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oldshep · 13-06-10, 10:50 AM

has anyone got any tips on how to save my phone,from the breakers yard. last night i knocked it into a glass of water, managed to get it out in a minute or so (i was slightly pi**ed) put it upright overnight to drain but can't get it to work, can any one give me a few tips or do i just bin it? it is a nokia5800d, got lots of photos of the baby on i've not had chance to save or download and that is my main worry, they are priceless, heres hoping cheers guys and gals.

G77 · 13-06-10, 10:59 AM

you should have got the battery out as soon as you could. you might have been able to save it then. if you've left the battery in it overnight when its been wet you've prob fried it

oldshep · 13-06-10, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by G77

you should have got the battery out as soon as you could. you might have been able to save it then. if you've left the battery in it overnight when its been wet you've prob fried it

yes got it out straight away, just drying it with the wifes hair dryer thanks muka. she'll kill me if i lose them pics of the baby. i blame england myself, for drawing!! once again thanks.

G77 · 13-06-10, 11:32 AM

you might be lucky then.

after you've dried it off, i'd leave it in a warm dry place for a good two or three days before trying it again.

if it was just water well you'll be ok, if it was coffee you would have needed to dunk it in distilled water a good few times untill the water comig out of the phone ran clear.

quavis · 14-06-10, 08:22 PM

i saw a guy on a stall once when he was given a mobile that had been swimming he took it apart used some lighter fluid and set it on fire...
after it cooled and he put it back together it worked fine...
ok im not saying burn it but take it somewhere they have a clue..

if you have a memory card in the phone maybe thats where the baby pics are?

regards dave

bigchap · 15-06-10, 05:28 AM

If its got wet already, then this i am about to tell you won't hurt,
please don't blame me if it dosen't try this at your own risk,
Apparently, if you drop it in "Distilled water" obviously without the parts that you can take off like battery and battery cover etc, and let it dry naturally, or slowly over a radiator (towel on radiator and leave it over the radiator) it is supposed to work!
It has something to do with the water being distilled already??
May be worth a try if you have nothing to lose, haven't tried it but have heard from several people that it is supposed to work,
Good Luck

13-06-10, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
oldshep Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: liverpool area Posts: 54 Thanks: 34 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	phone in water. has anyone got any tips on how to save my phone,from the breakers yard. last night i knocked it into a glass of water, managed to get it out in a minute or so (i was slightly pi**ed) put it upright overnight to drain but can't get it to work, can any one give me a few tips or do i just bin it? it is a nokia5800d, got lots of photos of the baby on i've not had chance to save or download and that is my main worry, they are priceless, heres hoping cheers guys and gals.

13-06-10, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: phone in water. you should have got the battery out as soon as you could. you might have been able to save it then. if you've left the battery in it overnight when its been wet you've prob fried it __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

13-06-10, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: phone in water. you might be lucky then. after you've dried it off, i'd leave it in a warm dry place for a good two or three days before trying it again. if it was just water well you'll be ok, if it was coffee you would have needed to dunk it in distilled water a good few times untill the water comig out of the phone ran clear. __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

14-06-10, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
quavis monumental excorsist Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 54 Thanked 364 Times in 260 Posts	Re: phone in water. i saw a guy on a stall once when he was given a mobile that had been swimming he took it apart used some lighter fluid and set it on fire... after it cooled and he put it back together it worked fine... ok im not saying burn it but take it somewhere they have a clue.. if you have a memory card in the phone maybe thats where the baby pics are? regards dave

15-06-10, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigchap Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 68 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: phone in water. If its got wet already, then this i am about to tell you won't hurt, please don't blame me if it dosen't try this at your own risk, Apparently, if you drop it in "Distilled water" obviously without the parts that you can take off like battery and battery cover etc, and let it dry naturally, or slowly over a radiator (towel on radiator and leave it over the radiator) it is supposed to work! It has something to do with the water being distilled already?? May be worth a try if you have nothing to lose, haven't tried it but have heard from several people that it is supposed to work, Good Luck

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