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11-11-2008, 08:11 PM
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mobile phones & water!
My teenage son inadvertently had his phone dipped into a pool the other day.
It showed no obvious sign of damage but didnt work so he took it back to the dealer Lo and behold there is a little round sticker (1/4inch") in the battery compartment that changes from white to pink when there is moisture in the phone. So now he has a nice looking phone that doesnt work. Regards to all |
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11-12-2008, 08:03 AM
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You didn't kow that these type of devices do not like water too well? Have you tried to get a replacement? Just curious but what kind of phone is it?
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11-16-2008, 04:21 AM
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Nokia N71
Its my sons phone so I am letting him sort it out As i said it looks OK but the white spot turned pink told them it had moisture in it. (I am looking for a replacement spot) |
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11-16-2008, 10:21 AM
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they wont touch it. No phone company covers water damage. He might as well cough up the full price
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11-20-2008, 09:50 AM
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I dropped my phone in the bathtub. Of course, it stopped working. I took it apart and sprayed it out with a choke/carb clearner. I let it set with the battery out and the phone open for a few days. It dried out and works find now. No quarantees, but it might work for you.
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11-21-2008, 10:09 AM
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All he has to do is call and say he lost it. My daughter just dropped hers in the Toilet of all places, and that is what I plan on doing. We do have a replacement coverage that I pay for every month, so that might help as well..
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12-14-2008, 04:17 PM
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If you buy insurance on the phone it would be covered right?
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12-14-2008, 06:30 PM
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Doubtful, unless it covers physical abuse.
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12-15-2008, 02:59 PM
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Just had my daughter phone replaced under our extended warranty. Told them she dumped it in the toilet, all it cost me was $50.. |
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