Dropped my iPhone in the Spa :(

[aussieducker]

in a bag of rice is the best trick, but leave over night then connect to charger to see if it will power up. if you're lucky then try and turn on.
good luck.

[JU5T1N]

the 3's are the easier model to work on.
here's a step by step.
instead of ordering the Irevive spray use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.

If the battery feels like its taken on water it will most likely die.
ebay is an easy way to buy all the replacement parts.

I've rebuilt SWMBO's from a 3g 16gb now countless times.
I started doing screen replacements then onto new battery.
Now the phone is pink and 3gs 32gb.

[Black Diamond]

the 3's are the easier model to work on.
here's a step by step.
instead of ordering the Irevive spray use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.

If the battery feels like its taken on water it will most likely die.
ebay is an easy way to buy all the replacement parts.

I've rebuilt SWMBO's from a 3g 16gb now countless times.
I started doing screen replacements then onto new battery.
Now the phone is pink and 3gs

ive never pulled one apart. Where do you get this stuff from and how do you use it?

[JU5T1N]

I've got something like this tool kit
they usually come with items when you buy...screens, batteries etc

[JU5T1N]

Some people just leave the phone off and submerge it in 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. (MUST BE 99-100%)
This will get rid of all the water and the Isopropyl Alcohol evaporates after draining for a few days
the brushing with the toothbrush in the clip is to ensure rust doesn't start

[Bird]

have you plugged it into the computer to see if it reads it?

[JU5T1N]

I'd at very least soak it the 99% Isopropyl Alcohol before this to remove the water instead of risking frying it.

[Skinnee]

Claim it on accidental insurance if you have it

[macca]

BD go with the rice, we were away skiing cup weekend and one of the guys went skiing with his phone in his pocket, my daughter suggested the rice so we tried it, left overnite and it worked. First time I have ever seen a phone saved once being in the Murray, then bugger me dead he falls out of the boat and in it goes again, and we revived it a second time. Yeah I know never put your phone in your pocket around boats, I know that but I guess he's a slow learner

[JU5T1N]

ive never pulled one apart. Where do you get this stuff from and how do you use it?

if you wish you can mail it to me & I'll do it unless your in Wodonga in the AM I'm doing a delivery there

[cheif carlos]

the 3's are the easier model to work on.
here's a step by step.
instead of ordering the Irevive spray use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol.

If the battery feels like its taken on water it will most likely die.
ebay is an easy way to buy all the replacement parts.

Yes cannot beat this

Get bottle of Metho, throw in bottle of metho-complete, for a couple of minutes to soak up water, let dry out for a couple of days, charge, and then turn on.

It may take a couple of more days for screen to dry out.Was told this by a electronics bloke worked and still working on a 5 year old ipod which my daughter put in cup of water. I know it is still working as I used it today.

forget rice nappies etc, metho will mix with water and help evaporate it and does not affect circuitry - seen it done on a desk top too. altough info was taken off computer then it was thrown in bin

Cheers

[WilSurf]

Geez it would be a sight for sore eyes, 2 fat hairy men in a steamin spa. Gorillas in the mist comes to mind 

Luckily his phone is drowned. 

[Matto]

Interested to see how you get on BD.

My suggestion would be to get a plastic tupperware container, fill with the aforementioned rice, and bury the phone in that. Leave the lid off the container, and sit it somewhere warm and breeze, such as on a window shelf. Leave it there for anywhere from a few days to a week. The longer you leave it, the more certain you are that the water has all gone. I've used this method very successfully on a whole range of PC gear. It ain't sexy, and it ain't quick, but it works.

Be careful using a hairdryer or any form of heat (oven, etc), as you risk turning the water to steam and forcing it deeper into the phone. Likewise hitting it with compressed air. Personally I wouldn't use isopropal alcohol/metho either - it can affect multiple things inside the phone. But it sounds like others have had good luck with this method, so it may be worth a shot.

Best bet would be to disassemble the phone as Justin's directed. How much effort you go to depends on whether you want to resurrect the phone, or just get it to fire up long enough to salvage the data.

Good luck!
Matto

[Black Diamond]

if you wish you can mail it to me & I'll do it unless your in Wodonga in the AM I'm doing a delivery there

thanks Justin ill give it a few days and see if it fires up and go from there 

John

[Black Diamond]

Yes cannot beat this

Get bottle of Metho, throw in bottle of metho-complete, for a couple of minutes to soak up water, let dry out for a couple of days, charge, and then turn on.

It may take a couple of more days for screen to dry out.Was told this by a electronics bloke worked and still working on a 5 year old ipod which my daughter put in cup of water. I know it is still working as I used it today.

forget rice nappies etc, metho will mix with water and help evaporate it and does not affect circuitry - seen it done on a desk top too. altough info was taken off computer then it was thrown in bin

Cheers

thanks Carlos if nothing else works it worth a shot. Like I said not too fussed about the phone, just the data on it 

[WilSurf]

Is the data an a SD card or the internal memory?

[Black Diamond]

Is the data an a SD card or the internal memory?

Didnt even know they had an SD card. Whereabouts?

[WilSurf]

I don't know, I don't own an Iphone.
My Android can have a SD card.

[JU5T1N]

theres no SD card.
'some' things get saved onto your phone card
mainly internal memory.

[Squalo]

BD I apologise for the topic hijack, but I have a question for Justin - my iPhone is a 3G and the mic has stopped working, I'm not particularly attached to the phone and am happy to chuck it in the bin and buy a dumb phone, but my kids like it... are there any simple things to check to resolve this?

Hope you get the data back BD.

[JU5T1N]

BD I apologise for the topic hijack, but I have a question for Justin - my iPhone is a 3G and the mic has stopped working, I'm not particularly attached to the phone and am happy to chuck it in the bin and buy a dumb phone, but my kids like it... are there any simple things to check to resolve this?

Hope you get the data back BD.

replace the charging dock port assembly. This gives you a new iPhone Charging Port, Dock Connector, Loudspeaker, Antenna Flex, Transmitter Mic.
Part cost depends on how soon you want it fixed. (ebay)
Qld = $21:10 delivered in 3 working days
NSW = $14:90 delivered in 3 working days
Hong Kong & China $5:99 delivered up to 6 weeks
or
you can buy a complete new back assembly that has new phone back, battery, on/off switch, mute switch, volume control, charging dock, microphone, speaker & only in the 3gs models gps for around $50

http://youtu.be/MZBAZq2PggY

If your not confident in doing this I can do it for you or if your just going to toss it out I will will take it for spare parts.

[Swaggie]

Generally if the electronic device is on when it hits the water it fries,If it was off use Metho,put it in a bowl and lay mobile in it,its the way to go as suggested before, it draws out the water..Then before you turn on,make sure you blow out the rest of water/condensation etc etc within the phone,making sure its bone dry..

Goodluck

[GGV8Cruza]

Any luck BD??

GG

[Black Diamond]

Any luck BD??

GG

going to try and fire it up tomorrow and see how I go,in the meantime I got myself a new phone

[WilSurf]

An Android?