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Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:18 PM

OH $H*+!!! i was washing my face and my phone buzzed and went in the water cus the sink was full of water!! and now its not turning on!!! it was only in for like 2 seconds!! thats it!!! oh!!! DAMNIT!!!! does anyone know what to do?????? im PANICING!!!! i dried it and stuff and i took out the battery and dried it somemore and put it back in but idk wat to do now!! does anyone know if itll work again??? it was only in the water for 2 seconds! please tell me someone knows!!

5th Mar 2009, 09:24 PM

have you tried CPR?

RaRa · 5th Mar 2009, 09:26 PM

My phone dropped in the toilet...twice.

It made it safely the first time...but the 2nd time it was gone. :/

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tazz

have you tried CPR?

HA HA HA you are sooooo funny!

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RaRa

My phone dropped in the toilet...twice.

It made it safely the first time...but the 2nd time it was gone. :/

wat did U do?

5th Mar 2009, 09:29 PM

Try taking out the battery and letting it dry over night

RaRa · 5th Mar 2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

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Originally Posted by RaRa

My phone dropped in the toilet...twice.

It made it safely the first time...but the 2nd time it was gone. :/

wat did U do?

The first time, nothing....The 2nd time it was already gone. The phone wouldn't stop vibrating. I heard it's best to take out the battery and wrap it in a towel until it dries.

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:30 PM

ok. aahh. first i get my phone taken away in class and now i drop it in water. i am so unlucky with phones this week

Bryan44 · 5th Mar 2009, 09:33 PM

I dropped mine in a glass of water. I took out the battery and left it out over night to dry and it worked the next day.

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GaDude89

I dropped mine in a glass of water. I took out the battery and left it out over night to dry and it worked the next day.

yay thank you!

starfish · 5th Mar 2009, 09:40 PM

Yes take the battery out and let it sit for a couple of days.

If the phone still does not work it could be that some mineral deposits from the water have bridged a couple of pins on an IC leaving it in a weird state. The solution in this case is oddly enough more water. You take the phone apart and wash the circuit boards in distilled water. Of course you need someone handy with electronic repair to do this, as some of the phones are nearly impossible to take apart.

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by starfish

Yes take the battery out and let it sit for a couple of days.

If the phone still does not work it could be that some mineral deposits from the water have bridged a couple of pins on an IC leaving it in a weird state. The solution in this case is oddly enough more water. You take the phone apart and wash the circuit boards in distilled water. Of course you need someone handy with electronic repair to do this, as some of the phones are nearly impossible to take apart.

ah. wat?

**Maddy** · 5th Mar 2009, 09:42 PM

Put it in a bowl of dry rice, that can sometimes help mop up the water.

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by firecausesburns

Put it in a bowl of dry rice, that can sometimes help mop up the water.

really?

**Maddy** · 5th Mar 2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

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Originally Posted by firecausesburns

Put it in a bowl of dry rice, that can sometimes help mop up the water.

really?

I haven't had to do it myself, but my sister has and said it worked really well. Give it a try, it can't hurt and it could help a lot.

Sarah · 5th Mar 2009, 09:49 PM

Kenko · 6th Mar 2009, 05:17 AM

As others said remove the battery and let it dry for a long time (like a couple days).

The more you can open it up, the better (removing battery cover, faceplates, etc)

My brother dropped his phone in the sea and he first took it apart, rinsing it with fresh water, and let it dry. The phone worked but unfortunately the battery was fried.

xequar · 6th Mar 2009, 06:21 AM

Question-Did you try powering up the phone right away?

If you did, you're hosed because you fried the phone.

If you ever do drop a phone into water, you have to let it dry for a couple of days before you even TRY powering it up again. Otherwise, you'll fry it. Electricity and water mix far too well for electronics to handle.

Sarah · 6th Mar 2009, 07:11 AM

yes!!!! I Works!!! Im So Happy!!!

xequar · 6th Mar 2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

yes!!!! I Works!!! Im So Happy!!!

Wow, that's very, um, yellow... (that color is yellow, right?)

Seriously, I'm glad to hear it worked!

5th Mar 2009, 09:18 PM	#1
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	My Phone Dropped In The Water!! OH $H*+!!! i was washing my face and my phone buzzed and went in the water cus the sink was full of water!! and now its not turning on!!! it was only in for like 2 seconds!! thats it!!! oh!!! DAMNIT!!!! does anyone know what to do?????? im PANICING!!!! i dried it and stuff and i took out the battery and dried it somemore and put it back in but idk wat to do now!! does anyone know if itll work again??? it was only in the water for 2 seconds! please tell me someone knows!! __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

5th Mar 2009, 09:24 PM	#2
tazz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! have you tried CPR?

5th Mar 2009, 09:26 PM	#3
RaRa We we we so excited Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 21 Posts: 7,439 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! My phone dropped in the toilet...twice. It made it safely the first time...but the 2nd time it was gone. :/ __________________ Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? Oh now I'm comin' home again Maybe we can start again

5th Mar 2009, 09:29 PM	#6
Myke Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! Try taking out the battery and letting it dry over night

5th Mar 2009, 09:30 PM	#8
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! ok. aahh. first i get my phone taken away in class and now i drop it in water. i am so unlucky with phones this week __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

5th Mar 2009, 09:33 PM	#9
Bryan44 Dork Full Member Gender: Male Location: Georgia (the state) Posts: 2,065 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! I dropped mine in a glass of water. I took out the battery and left it out over night to dry and it worked the next day.

5th Mar 2009, 09:40 PM	#11
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! Yes take the battery out and let it sit for a couple of days. If the phone still does not work it could be that some mineral deposits from the water have bridged a couple of pins on an IC leaving it in a weird state. The solution in this case is oddly enough more water. You take the phone apart and wash the circuit boards in distilled water. Of course you need someone handy with electronic repair to do this, as some of the phones are nearly impossible to take apart. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

5th Mar 2009, 09:42 PM	#13
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: - Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,704 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! Put it in a bowl of dry rice, that can sometimes help mop up the water. __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

5th Mar 2009, 09:49 PM	#16
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! ok __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

6th Mar 2009, 05:17 AM	#17
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! As others said remove the battery and let it dry for a long time (like a couple days). The more you can open it up, the better (removing battery cover, faceplates, etc) My brother dropped his phone in the sea and he first took it apart, rinsing it with fresh water, and let it dry. The phone worked but unfortunately the battery was fried.

6th Mar 2009, 06:21 AM	#18
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! Question-Did you try powering up the phone right away? If you did, you're hosed because you fried the phone. If you ever do drop a phone into water, you have to let it dry for a couple of days before you even TRY powering it up again. Otherwise, you'll fry it. Electricity and water mix far too well for electronics to handle. __________________

6th Mar 2009, 07:11 AM	#19
Sarah my mind just blanked Full Member Gender: birth certificate says im a F(w/e tat means) Orientation: bisexual(more guys than girls) Out Status: people who hav asked Location: the place around where i am Age: 17 Posts: 527 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: My Phone Dropped In The Water!! *yes!!!! I Works!!! Im So Happy!!!* __________________ "Walk Proud and we will walk with you. Stumble and we will lift you up" stilsurchin, EC member,I don't know if they thought of it on their own or heard it from someone else, but who ever said it is very thoughtful and insightful

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