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02-25-2006, 02:12 PM #1
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Best way to dry a wet cell phone?
The best way is to not be a dumbass and drop it in the pool in the first place.
So it was underwater for about 45 seconds while I ran and got the skimmer and fished it out. I immediately disassembled it, took out the battery and dried it with a hair dryer for about 10 minutes. I was worried I was getting the phone hot so I stopped after it got too warm.
Anybody know the correct procedure to dry them out? I've read where you bake it in the oven @ 125 degrees for 5 hours, charge it til it's fully charged and then turn it on.
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02-25-2006, 02:14 PM #2
You got me, mine never worked right again so end up having to get a new one.
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02-25-2006, 02:14 PM #3
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Stick it in a bag of rice and seal the bag...leave it there for 24 hours.
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02-25-2006, 02:54 PM #4
soak it in running alcohol, then let it dry in pieces. let it dry then it should be okay
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02-25-2006, 03:17 PM #5
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My nokia's always seemed fine just letting them dry at room temp.
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02-25-2006, 05:24 PM #6
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Originally Posted by Mr. CarelessAndImprudent
what does the alcohol do, dry the water?
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02-25-2006, 05:27 PM #7
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the best thing to do regardless is wait, people don't wait to turn them on and see if they work and when it's wet you sure don't help the problem turning it on. Nothing special is needed really, just time. Make sure to leave the battery off though
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02-25-2006, 06:23 PM #8Originally Posted by Sarge
I would shake off as much water as possible and give this a shot. Be careful of plastic bags that create static because that will fry your fone too.
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02-25-2006, 06:26 PM #9
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don't try to turn it back on whatever you do....that can ruin it....just let it set out in pieces until it looks like it could be dry prolly a few hours....put it back together and turn it on....if it doesn't work you left it in the water too long
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02-25-2006, 07:28 PM #10
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i hit it with the hair dryer again. i think i'll wait til morning to try to turn it on or maybe after 24 hours or so. I don't have a bag or rice and I'm in the middle of a job and cant go get any right now...
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02-25-2006, 07:35 PM #11Originally Posted by Motrv8d Steve
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02-25-2006, 08:42 PM #12
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i didn't get it too hot, i had it on warm
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02-25-2006, 09:48 PM #13
Take it apart and spray the board down with contact cleaner.
If it does not work after you put it together you will have to sign a new contract.
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02-25-2006, 09:51 PM #14
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02-25-2006, 10:24 PM #15
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i just found out from my gf that we carry the insurance so I think i might be covered if it doesn't work.
I'm gonna try it tomorrow...
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02-26-2006, 01:23 AM #16
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02-26-2006, 06:26 AM #17Originally Posted by Mr. CarelessAndImprudent2002 Street ET Champion New England Dragway
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02-26-2006, 06:39 AM #18
open it and set it out in the sun and wind for a couple of days... works wonders
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02-26-2006, 07:15 AM #19Originally Posted by Mr. CarelessAndImprudent
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02-26-2006, 08:42 AM #20
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Originally Posted by Mr. CarelessAndImprudent
what's all this excitement about "violins in the street?"
oh I meant "violence" in the street.
...nevermind...
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