Did your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS get soaked? Well, that hurts and we understand it too. It arises to everyone, but this is how we've saved many phones during our hands-on experience. It's our in depth guide as to what you should do to get rid of the water and the other available choices if that does not work.
Apple's Policy for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 Water Damage:Apple has specified the place that the water indicators are located. To examine the image of the water indicators' location, please see the website below for more detail. iPhones are built with Liquid Contact Indicators in the bottom of the headphone jack. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 models in addition have an indicator at the base in the dock-connector housing. These indicators are set off and flipped PINK the moment they come in direct exposure to water or a liquid containing water. The indicators are designed not to be triggered by humidity and temperature changes. See the image of the water indicators at the author's website. If the pink indicator is visible, it means the service for such liquid damage is not covered by your Apple one (1) year limited warranty or AppleCare Protection Plan (APP). However, you may change your malfunctioning phone for a refurbished iPhone for $199 from the Apple Store instead of the full priced iPhone. Also, in the event purchased your iPhone from Best Buy or used a credit card that offers protection/insurance on your iPhone, you may be able to get some money back if not a new iPhone totally free. Check all of your options just before you repurchase a new iPhone.
Getting your iPhone Professionally Repaired from a Third-Party Store: If your sensors are pink and the iPhone is not working even after trying to dry the iPhone of all water, you can try to take it into a repair shop. They will charge a small fee to appraise the damage and then provide you with a quote of precisely how much it will cost to fix the iPhone. You can figure out if you want to work with them to restore it.
Our Guide to Follow Along For Your Water Damaged iPhone: 1. SHUT DOWN YOUR IPHONE IMMEDIATELY! 2. DO NOT TURN ON YOUR iPHONE until completing all of the steps. Flipping on the iPhone when you have any water in your phone may cause the phone to short circuit. 3. Remove your iPhone cover and then take out the SimCard. 4. Shake out any extra water. 5. Use a blow dryer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes and make an attempt to heat up the phone slightly so that any existing water is able to escape out of the phone. Use low heat! 6. Place the iPhone in a bag of uncooked rice and be sure that it's completely covered. Change the rice each day. The uncooked rice will absorb moisture and can help remove any additional water out of the iPhone. Keep the iPhone in the rice for 48-72 hours for best results. 7. Take the iPhone out from the rice, and verify to see if it works. If it does not work or if you see more water in the iPhone, redo steps 4, 5, and 6. Keep the iPhone inside of the rice for another 4-5 days and check again redoing the steps until your phone functions correctly. 8. This step-by-step method is ideal generally if the iPhone was in water for less than 30 minutes. If the process does not work after multiple attempts...
Prevention: One way to guard your iPhone from future damage is to purchase a reliable case. It's important to get a case that has all-side protection.
Apple's Policy for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 Water Damage:Apple has specified the place that the water indicators are located. To examine the image of the water indicators' location, please see the website below for more detail. iPhones are built with Liquid Contact Indicators in the bottom of the headphone jack. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 models in addition have an indicator at the base in the dock-connector housing. These indicators are set off and flipped PINK the moment they come in direct exposure to water or a liquid containing water. The indicators are designed not to be triggered by humidity and temperature changes. See the image of the water indicators at the author's website. If the pink indicator is visible, it means the service for such liquid damage is not covered by your Apple one (1) year limited warranty or AppleCare Protection Plan (APP). However, you may change your malfunctioning phone for a refurbished iPhone for $199 from the Apple Store instead of the full priced iPhone. Also, in the event purchased your iPhone from Best Buy or used a credit card that offers protection/insurance on your iPhone, you may be able to get some money back if not a new iPhone totally free. Check all of your options just before you repurchase a new iPhone.
Getting your iPhone Professionally Repaired from a Third-Party Store: If your sensors are pink and the iPhone is not working even after trying to dry the iPhone of all water, you can try to take it into a repair shop. They will charge a small fee to appraise the damage and then provide you with a quote of precisely how much it will cost to fix the iPhone. You can figure out if you want to work with them to restore it.
Our Guide to Follow Along For Your Water Damaged iPhone: 1. SHUT DOWN YOUR IPHONE IMMEDIATELY! 2. DO NOT TURN ON YOUR iPHONE until completing all of the steps. Flipping on the iPhone when you have any water in your phone may cause the phone to short circuit. 3. Remove your iPhone cover and then take out the SimCard. 4. Shake out any extra water. 5. Use a blow dryer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes and make an attempt to heat up the phone slightly so that any existing water is able to escape out of the phone. Use low heat! 6. Place the iPhone in a bag of uncooked rice and be sure that it's completely covered. Change the rice each day. The uncooked rice will absorb moisture and can help remove any additional water out of the iPhone. Keep the iPhone in the rice for 48-72 hours for best results. 7. Take the iPhone out from the rice, and verify to see if it works. If it does not work or if you see more water in the iPhone, redo steps 4, 5, and 6. Keep the iPhone inside of the rice for another 4-5 days and check again redoing the steps until your phone functions correctly. 8. This step-by-step method is ideal generally if the iPhone was in water for less than 30 minutes. If the process does not work after multiple attempts...
Prevention: One way to guard your iPhone from future damage is to purchase a reliable case. It's important to get a case that has all-side protection.
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