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Old 02-13-2011, 10:20 AM #1
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Default Just put my cell phone through the washer.
It's clean. But (surprise!), it doesn't work.

Duh!

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Default Oh No!
Hubby lost his recently. Probably in a snow bank. Got him a new one on ebay pretty cheap compared to what the phone provider wanted. Got one brand new so I was confident there were no issues with it.
They say the most common water issue with a cell phone is people dropping it in the toilot!!
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Let it dry out completely and then try it again.
works for my keyboards when they get spilled on and rinsed off - but they don't usually go they a whole wash cycle with detergent...soo maybe , maybe not..
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pull out the battery, then drop it into a bag of rice (uncooked) this will help wick away the moisture. Allow it to sit for at least 24 to 48 hours before trying to turn it on. I hope it works for you.

I did that once, and it was ruined.
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I'd do the rice thing, but I would leave it a lot longer that 48hrs. I'd give it 5 or 6 days.

But, maybe you're ready for an upgrade in phones? If it were me, I'd be out getting an iPhone or an Android. Maybe I'll go try to wash clothes now?
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