Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 K not sure if you guys can see what I mean (the dark splashes) I see it all the time at tho moment. I left my phone in my backpack at canine capers and as you know there was a little bit of rain and now there's water under my screen. The phone works fine so the water hasn't gotten into any components (I don't think) but any ideas on how I can get the water from under the screen? [ATTACH]49759[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]49760[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 umm [MENTION=1]Marc[/MENTION] or [MENTION=858]Sparks[/MENTION] ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 My honest opinion would be that if your asking the question then dont. Instead take it into a shop. I wouldnt take it into somewhere like vodafone or the likes though, find one of these places which sells second hand mobiles, covers etc usually found on markets and see if they can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 You think the screen needs to come off to be dried? my phone is like my right hand! Yikes! Tried the bag of rice and that didn't seem to help any Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramyeggs Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) How long did you try the bag of rice? You need to do this for like 3 days,and I would use a rubbermaid sealable container.... You could also use silaca packets,you can but them from Amazon. Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk 2 Edited June 19, 2012 by Jeramyeggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 When mine got wet I put it in the airing cupboard over night n that helped , it helped when my brother dropped his iPod in the dogs water bowl too Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 When you tried the bag of rice did you take the battery and sim card out first? For this method to work it will need to be left for approx 48 hours. It worked with my HTC Desire which had water dripping out of it when I took the back off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I put it in the rice over night but it's an iPhone [MENTION=2533]lebe03[/MENTION] so the battery etc doesn't come out also think I have just made this question redundant now because Iv dropped the stupid phone and shattered the screen!!! So looks like a new one is needed anyways Aaarrrggghhh Thanks to you all for your tips tho Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I suppose that's one way to get the water out by dropping it on the floor and shattering the screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Iv had to wrap the thing in cling film to stop the glass from falling out lol. It's still working tho so hoping that I can just get a replacement screen put on it oh so annoyed with my self!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Because it's an iPhone it would be a right pain to take apart... There probably is a way but I've never tried. You can get special pocket bags to dry out phones and they work brilliantly, im not 100% what they are called but when I get on my laptop ill take a look Sent from my GT-I9100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Look here - http://www.bheestie.com/ Sent from my GT-I9100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hubby bought a new screen and LCD display (I think it was an LCD display) from abroad on eBay and fitted it himself with these strange plastic tools that looked like fat blue toothpicks. It looked very fiddly to do, and personally you'd probably be better going down to your local Market stall and visiting the phone stall, they can usually help when things go wrong and are cheaper than your big high street companies (unless you have insurance on a contract phone of course!). Oh and the airing cupboard method works great for most electrical appliances bit i've never tried an iPhone as they're soooo exspensive I didn't want to risk overheating them and possibly damaging them further! Lol I'm a chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks everyone, I'm off tomorrow so I'll take a trip to the market I think. See what the phone man has to say. I'll keep u all posted Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 You can get the screens on ebay, emma is right. If you are looking through you can usually find ones that come with the tools to do it and the instructions you can get on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Emma and Marc but I think I'm too chicken to try that lol. With my luck I'd end up blowing the thing up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The first and only thing you should do is REMOVE THE BATTERY. Then you can decide on a plan of action. Drying naturally is an option (airing cupboard as stated). If you want to spend money then - yes let the phone man do it. however you cant sort it for nothing yourself. Its relatively easy to dissassemble if you follow instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff&&Kava Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I've always been told a bag of rice. I guess you keep your phone in the bag with rice and the rice will draw the water out. GL Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Jim but if you read further up the water is no longer an issue as I have smashed the screen by dropping the phone (obv not on purpose) plus it is an iPhone and therefore is not easy to take apart. I wouldn't have taken the phone in for the water issue but the smashed screen is a bit to advanced for my capabilities Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Jim but if you read further up the water is no longer an issue as I have smashed the screen by dropping the phone (obv not on purpose) plus it is an iPhone and therefore is not easy to take apart. I wouldn't have taken the phone in for the water issue but the smashed screen is a bit to advanced for my capabilities Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Oh right - sorry didnt see that bit. I would say though- have a go at a screen swap. just have someone with you to double check each step. If you get the instructions on utube its not that difficult. Screens only cost a few quid nowdays. I have done 2 now with success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I've just realised that I have a spare screen and kit if its any good to you. Which i phone is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 It's an iPhone 4s, Iv just checked my insurance and it is covered so I could claim but then I don't know how long I would be without my phone. The mobile man said a new screen from him would be £85!!!!!! Thanks Jim would the one u have be comparable? Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hope you get it fixed soon. I can't see the spots in your pictures though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_tinmois Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 It's an iPhone 4s Sorry - the one I have wont fit. However if you look at i phone specialist (i think its .co.uk) they will fix it for you for under £50 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrie-Nanook-Indy Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hope you get it fixed soon. I can't see the spots in your pictures though... Thanks, wasn't sure if it would work or not, I did a screen shot Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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