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W800 in washing machine. |
viewfinder
Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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From: UK, Herts/Bucks
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Like an idiot, I just washed my 3 monh old W800...
Like a bigger idiot, I have no insurance (in 10 years of mobile ownership, I've never needed it).
Where's the best/cheapest place to get a replacement without breaking the bank?
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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Try taking the battery out and taking the phone apart as much as you dare, and leave it to dry somewhere warm for a couple of days, you may get lucky and be able to salvage it, but take the batt out ASAP as it's the current from that which wrecks phone electronics after contact with water!
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jcwhite_uk
Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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As it is 99% beyond repair I would look for a second hand one from the market place here or ebay.
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Try taking the battery out and taking the phone apart as much as you dare, and leave it to dry somewhere warm for a couple of days, you may get lucky and be able to salvage it, but take the batt out ASAP as it's the current from that which wrecks phone electronics after contact with water!
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Yeah, I've done that. It was only in the machine for about 5 minutes before I realised.
It's currently wrapped in tissue and sitting on top of a radiator, but I don't hold much hope. |
BobaFett
Joined: Jan 06, 2004
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From: Kamino (wish it would be Lund)
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u can turn to any of the sellers here with trust, for more details check this topic:
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=82664
hope u ll find soon a cheap w8 again. good luck.
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Burgaz
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I really wouldn't put it on a radiator as it might get a lil too hot! Try leaving it in your airing cupboard overnight! |
machuca_622
Joined: Dec 06, 2005
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From: paraguay
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i think it will work again, my uncle's 6230 fall in to the swiming pool 2 times, and worked again |
BobaFett
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if once a fone gets wet, no chance to repair it. its ca 90% that it dies, mostly the fone dooesnt turn on anymore or step by step the features wont work.
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Topscooby
Joined: Dec 11, 2004
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From: The 'Sunny' South Coast, UK
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The advice that Sammy_boy gave is spot on.
Also, the longer you can leave it for without replacing the battery the higher the success rate of it working again.
On 'The Gadget Show' they completely submerged a V800i and then took the battery out and let it dry fully...the phone powered up and worked without fault.
Good luck fella! |
viewfinder
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Thanks all... fingers crossed... |
Sammy_boy
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Sounds like you powered it off and took the battery out pretty soon after the accident. The sooner you do something like that, the better the prognosis. If you hadn't, the phone may well have worked for about a week or so, then either start playing up or just turn off and never turn back on as the corrosion took effect.
Let us know how you get on anyway! 
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k4yt3k
Joined: Oct 09, 2005
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The best way to save your phone is to insert the mainboard and all electronics in container filled with alcohol and leave it for couple of hours. Then wash it with destilated water and leave to dry for few days or if u're very impatient, dry it using hair dryer. I save in that way few mobiles:) Good luck:) |
BobaFett
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http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=82809&start=30
in this thread there is a response of sE according washed mobile
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Minister
Joined: Sep 25, 2005
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Hey, I'm sorry to hear all this but at least your situation is better than the boy who said he "flushed it down the toilet". Nevertheless, he has an easy way out by not expecting a miracle since his phone is gone eternal.
All the comments are helpful here, but from my experience, that phone is already in a deep coma, and will temporarily revive (perchance) to make matters worse in the long run.
Anyway, all the best.
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batesie
Joined: Feb 13, 2004
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if it was switched on when you put it in the wash, its DEAD. if it was off before hand you might be lucky if you dry it out.
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