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Originally posted by djrlewis:I think I know the answer but just in case any of you amazing guys can help -
iPhone went in the washing machine for 2 minutes last Friday. Took sim card out, been in rice/heat ever since (not too hot).
Absolutely nothing from screen at all. Zero. Nilch. Nada.

Any hope?

I would say that is the end of your iPhone. It is very likely that moisture has got into your phone and hit the battery where it swells.

I don't even think it is repairable in that situation. You'd be very lucky if it were to be repaired. Do you have any phone insurance that you took out with your provider? Or could you claim it on your house insurance?

djrlewis

11 years

Originally posted by germcevoy:Doesn't sound good if its ready need this long. Was it switched on as it went in to the machine?

Yes, sadly. Left it in my work trousers *Face palm*

I have insurance, was just trying to avoid using it. I might ring Orange and see if there's anything they can do.

Thanks for the replies guys

Yogi

11 years

Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]

OUCH.

My bet is that it has died, sadly for you. But good luck. Leave it rest in rice (lots of) and best of lucks. I went into the sea with a phone and a camera and both survived after a week drowned in rice. The phone was a Nokia though

Ten years ago my mother had a Samsung phone that fell into the well and was left there for 8 months. When we pulled it out, it was for about 24 hours on the heat, and worked perfectly for another year or two. I swear, this is a true story. O.o

EDIT: Here it is - unbreakable: http://www.gsmarena.com/siemens_m35i-94.php

Risto

11 years

That was from the age mobile phones were designed to call and take a hit. Now if you just look too harsh at your phone the screen will crack!

Although I must say my old Lumia 800 looks really well for a 2 year old phone! The Lumia range is very durably made, it may not contain 'premium' materials (read scratchy aluminium), but its much more appropriate for a phone!

My guess about Dan's phone is that it wont work, it *could* be fixeable if lets say only the battery died. Even when you get it too work, issues caused by water damage will resurface eventually.

LikeASong

11 years

Originally posted by Yogi:[..]

Ten years ago my mother had a Samsung phone that fell into the well and was left there for 8 months. When we pulled it out, it was for about 24 hours on the heat, and worked perfectly for another year or two. I swear, this is a true story. O.o

EDIT: Here it is - unbreakable: http://www.gsmarena.com/siemens_m35i-94.php

EIGHT months?! My God. Viva the old phones!!

Andrew_C

11 years

just discovered i can play gameboy games on Android.

Hello childhood!!!!

germcevoy

11 years

Aaahhh ffs Google. Nexus 5 in red is HOT!!!

MacStripey

11 years

edit: solved it, never mind

KieranU2

11 years

Is anyone an audio expert there? Or knows a lot about audio?

I just done a phone interview and it has went pear-shaped. I was admittedly under-prepared and used an app to record the phone call. Unfortunately the other end, which is needed most for the content, is very quiet – to the point where it is almost unlistenable. I need this asap so I can write it up as I need to get it back to a PR of the band I interviewed. Is there anyone who can work on it and see if they can bring some of the sound out? It would honestly be much appreciated. I'd buy you a drink but I suppose we would be a bit far away.

Cheers.

jofice

11 years