I haven't dropped my cellphone in the bathtub lately, but next time I do, I will try Popular Mechanics remedy....Immediately cut the power and no matter how tempting, do not try to power up to see if it works! This is what will fry your phone. Remove the battery and use compressed or cool air to remove excess water. Never use a hair dryer! (this next step is my favorite) Bury the phone and battery in a bowl of uncooked rice overnite. There you have it - recipe for success!
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Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent
oh, the times I dropped my cell in a bathtun. well, just once, but did drop it once in the snow
Jun 16, 2008 01:38 PM
HomeSmart Realty, Elite Group Scottsdale, Arizona - Gilbert, AZ
Phoenix,Chandler,Mesa,Gilbert,AZ
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties - White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY Real Estate
Hi,
A few years ago I jumped in a pool with my cell phone in my pocket. I immediately disconnected the battery and gently heated the phone (In a frying pan) just so it was hot enough that I could still touch it.
I did that 2 -3 times and then left it overnight. I used it for 2 years after that.
All the best!
Jun 16, 2008 01:42 PM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties - White Plains, NY
White Plains, NY Real Estate
A1 Realty.Com - Newport, OR
I HAVE WASHED THE CELL PHONE IN THE WASHER AND THE OUT COME WAS NOT NICE" THE WIFE WAS MAD AS A COON DOG AND IT WAS HARD TO GET A REPLACEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURE. SO DO NOT DROP THE PHONE IN THE LAKE,STREAM, OR WATERWAYS,
Jun 16, 2008 01:43 PM
Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN
Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799
Does the phone really work after water? And does that really work? I've always just ordered another (4) waterlogs phones to date.
Have A Great Day
Jun 16, 2008 01:47 PM
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs
There are times you just do not know electrionics. FM radio was nicknames Fxxking magic for a reason and rice just shows why It was nicked named. Thanks for helpting others. I to have done similar. I had my beeper on my swimiming suit and I jumped into a pool. I took the battery out sat in the sun for 6 hours and turned it back on. It worked for another 3 years then i quit the company and it was still working.
Jun 16, 2008 01:49 PM
LPT Realty - Orlando, FL
LPT Realty
Hi Susan;
I cannot think of a better community to be part of than The Active Rain Community where you learn something new every day. Great post and I thank you for sharing such good information.
Jun 16, 2008 02:05 PM
RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS, Ventura County, California - Ventura, CA
No Ordinary Joe
I've heard of the same trick for getting digital cameras to work that have been in the rain.
Jun 16, 2008 02:05 PM
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"
what's the rice for, very cool...I'd like to see if that really works...not sure I want to put it to the test
Jun 16, 2008 02:38 PM
William Raveis Real Estate - Guilford, CT
Real Estate Agent, Guilford Connecticut
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