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HELP! My K750i got wet! |
Robbw850i
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2 days ago my K750i fell down the toilet don't ask how, it was in there for a few seconds (3-4) before i pulled it out. It had already been soaked through, i pulled out the battery, memory card, and sim, and dried it out as soon and as quickly as possible, i followed some instructions on the internet on what to do when your phone gets wet, i followed the procedure, taking out the battery, sim and memory card and put it in my airing cupboard, it has remained there for 2 days straight now.
I didn't know at the time but i should of taken off the cover of the phone to let it dry fully, i have not yet tested it to see if it working, but my main worry is the battery. on one of the ends the panel which is usually white is slightly red, will it work in my phone of damage it?
How long do you recommend i leave it for?
I'm really desparate to know because it is the only phone i have and i need to know whether to order any parts/components.
Please help!
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BobaFett
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bring it in a service and ask for sonic bath, thats the best chance...
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Robbw850i
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anyone else have any suggestions?
sorry BobaFett what is a sonic bath, how much money and where would have the service, the local SE shop?
I want to work out how much the total amount of all the repairs will come to so i can decide whether to get a new phone or fix this one
i really need some help.
cheers
rob
[ This Message was edited by: robK750i on 2007-02-20 17:51 ] |
BobaFett
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no offence, but after 2 days what other solutions are u waiting for? to use a hairdryer etc is pointless, first it has to be checked by experts, what aorts are damaged or not. is there any independent mobile shop or se service in your near?
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Robbw850i
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yes, a sony center, suppose i could just buy a new battery, but i will have to pay for repairs, water damage is not included in the warranty. |
BobaFett
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yes, u have to pay, but u better do it asap, otherwise u ll have a dead fone and a new one would costs more then to repair it, but who knows...
anyway, visit them and keep us updated. good luck
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Sammy_boy
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The red part is simply the moisture detector sticker, you can try your battery in your phone to see what will happen, it shouldn't damage it any further (Just don't sue me if it does!)
You've done the right think by pulling the battery out and letting it dry for a couple of days, I'd try it now to see what happens. Let us know if it's been resurrected!
btw, if it doesn't work, it could well just need a new battery. Try a mate's battery if your's doesn't power the phone up to check.
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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Robbw850i
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cheers evry1 yesturday i turned it on and it seemed to be working fine, but maybe an hour later the joystick and volume buttons stopped working. The joystick up and right control wouldn't work at all, on the menu, but when i go into my media player they work fine. would i be able to update the software would this fix my problem?
The volume buttons don't work anywhere, apart from that the phone is fine and working. but gets jammed from time to time.
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Neo-Tech
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@robk750i-Your phone got wet, now corrosion will wear every single part-out on the phone. So therefore you probably need to get a new phone |
Robbw850i
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yeah things already seem to be going wrong, it was working ok yesturday for a few hours but then the volume buttons stopped wokring then the up and right directions on the joystick stopped working. Today i only turned it on a few times, the first time it worked fine, i turned it off after my use.
A few hours later i tryed turning it on again and the backlight comes on it rumbles as it should then the backlight turns off then on and off and on repeatedly with the phone rumbling. I needed to take out the battery to turn it off as the on/off button was unresponsive.
anyone know if it worth getting the damage fixed or should i get a new phone?
any ideas i would be very grateful |
shockk
Joined: Jan 19, 2005
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Don't bother trying to get it fixed. There could still be moisture left deep inside your phone's components. Would you risk trying to get it fixed and end up with a completely dead phone weeks or months later? Think twice.
A new phone might cost a lot, but think of it as something that you have no choice but to get.
Perhaps a chance to upgrade to a better phone (K800i?).
[ This Message was edited by: shockk on 2007-02-21 16:04 ] |
BobaFett
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@rob did u visited se service?
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Robbw850i
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just rang them a minute ago, the lady on the phone didnt even ask how the problem arose, or how i did it, jst waht the problem was.
I'm posting it off tomorrow should get it back by next week.
Cheers everyone you've all been a great help.
Rob |
BobaFett
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lets hope its not too late, wish u all the best and good luck 
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Robbw850i
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yep me too,
cheers
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Posted: 2007-02-20 18:19
