Ran my iphone through the wash

[GOTSVT?]

Just spent $179 for a new 5 after dropping mine and shattering the screen
The third party insurance company is a joke

 

[ff500]

I got it sitting in a bag of rice, I'll give it a few days. Worst case is I'll change back to my i4. Sucks I paid over $500 for it, its the 64gb.

 

[LogiWorld123]

Take the battery ou.....


oh yeah LOL

 

[thepizz]

I got it sitting in a bag of rice, I'll give it a few days. Worst case is I'll change back to my i4. Sucks I paid over $500 for it, its the 64gb.

Not sure why you wouldn't try Apple...worst case they say no.

 

[usaf_eagle]

The purpose of my post is that apple will absolutely know that it was drenched in water. They have indicators for that exact reason.

 

[LogiWorld123]

The purpose of my post is that apple will absolutely know that it was drenched in water. They have indicators for that exact reason.

That's why you drop it in the Geeks water and blame him.

 

[canibus]

Most likely ****ed. Take it in, u might get lucky. If not try another apple store. They're everywhere now.

 

[ZIMxxZUM]

Id say no

 

[o2k]

Take the battery ou.....


oh yeah LOL

Lol! So not helpful.

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[o2k]

The purpose of my post is that apple will absolutely know that it was drenched in water. They have indicators for that exact reason.

Or some of us have gone through is before and know what were talking about.

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[DaleM]

I ran my iphone 5 through the wash. It had the otter defender cover on it, and when I call it, it vibrates but the screen is black. I can't power it down because there's no screen. Is there any hope for it!

Just buy a new one and chalk it up to not paying attention. It is your fault and you should pay. Did you have washer insurance or the "not so smart" coverage? If not, it is on you.

 

[Sapperstang]

And this is why I use a waterproof phone. I've had people question my choice not to have an Iphone. When it can be underwater without damage I'll buy one.

 

[Mr. Mach-ete]

:dw:

:lol: LOLZ I was thinking the same.

 

[01greycobra]

This. Apple and cheap arent ever in the same sentence.

Unless they're speaking about their stock price



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[CobraBob]

Apple techs can be really nice. There are water indicators inside of every phone. High humidity can set them off.

Go to a store and plead your case. If it got wet then it's a ticking time bomb for completely breaking at some point.

It might depend on the Apple Store you visit. I can tell you, though, that ours in Hartford isn't flexible with water damage. I was there recently and a woman brought her daughter's iPhone for a replacement or repair. The Apple rep checked the water indicators right away and found they had changed color, indicating water damage had occurred. He told her she would have to buy a new phone.

I hope the OP can get some remedy. Otherwise it's going to be expensive to replace it, unless he is eligible for an upgrade. The iPhone 5 is selling for around $500.00 on eBay. That will drop a bit when the 5S is launched.

 

[WireEater]

Just spent $179 for a new 5 after dropping mine and shattering the screen
The third party insurance company is a joke

If you know how to remove small screwes and unpin cables you can fix a cracked screen for 20-30$. It just involves about 40 minutes and patience. Actually, I have someone coming over tonight and I am replacing the screen and back on her 4S.

 

[BlueSnake01]

This is why I like the Best Buy protection. You can pay a one time fee of $180 and it can cover you on just about anything (except for lost/stolen). Also, you have unlimited replacements.

 

[WireEater]

Squaretrade has good warranties too. I usually decline store warranties and buy one from them. Cheaper and most of the time better.

 

[HEMIHUNTER]

Well did you give it a dry cycle after? Need to get rid of all that moisture!

Kidding - if the rice trick doesn't work. Find a local repair guy, they are usually cheaper than apple.

This worked for me when I had the 3gs.

 

[o2k]

Squaretrade has good warranties too. I usually decline store warranties and buy one from them. Cheaper and most of the time better.

Square trade is awesome.. I had used their accidental damage protection before.. No fuss claim..

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