Ever experienced something like this before? Luckily I haven’t but after reading this, I’m sure I’ll not worry too much as I know the solution of it. However, the doubt is still there. I guess, I need to do some experiment to prove that this is true! Should give it a try with my iPod Nano then. Kidding!
What is the next step that you would take if your expensive mobile phone or iPod gets wet in the rain or your drop it in a wash basin?
Such accidents are not very uncommon. Adam Curry once dropped his iPhone in the toilet. Venadium went for a swim while the iPod was still in his pocket. Leo Laporte did something similar to his cell phone. Virgo soaked his iPod when a bottle of Diet Coke fell over his trousers.
Since the warranty for most electronics does not cover water damage, what can you do to revive that wet gadget ? The answer is in your kitchen.
Power off the device (if it’s not off already) and try to completely cover the iPod or iPhone in a bowl of rice. Rice being a natural desiccant will help absorb the excess moisture. Let it try for at least 24 hours and DO NOT try to charge the device.
If your gadget has a removable battery, dry it separately to speed up the whole drying process.
This home-remedy is cheap and worth giving a try before you rush to the Apple store for a replacement.
Ernesto Londoño successfully managed to fix his wet BlackBerry phone after he left the device soaked overnight in a bowl of uncooked rice.
Source : http://www.mandarch.com/index.php/2008/04/dropped-your-mobile-phone-or-ipod-in-water/
I never tried, but this tip will be handy 4 all of us ...
Thanks,
Sra1
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| Author: srinivas 21 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating:  Points: 2 |
Hi sraOne,
Thanks for posting the Valueable suggestion..
Even My mobile also dropped in water .. let me try this therapy for my mobile..
regards,
Srini....
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| Author: Aromal 22 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 2 |
Thanks for the advice!
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| Author: Sra1 27 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
thanks 4 responses .. pls share with others ..
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| Author: Sra1 28 May 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
please share .. it is useful for some ..
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| Author: b.thirumaya prabhu 04 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 2 |
nice solution
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| Author: Sra1 04 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
thank you..
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| Author: Syed 18 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 2 |
That's Good , but ihaven't Dropped my i-phone anywhere, because of teh price i paid for it
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| Author: prakash 18 Jun 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating: Points: 2 |
whether this trick will work if any damage in pcb?
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