iPhone water damage (slightly different)

jw515 · 12-10-2009, 8:37 PM

Hi guys,

I dropped my iPhone 3GS 32gb in the toilet for about 2 seconds. Don't ask me why or how... I'm dealing with emotional trauma.

What I am asking is how to deal with it. It still seems to work fine EXCEPT that the backlight doesn't work. I have put it in a bowl of rice and and have heated the bowl with a hairdryer. Is there anything else I should be doing and if the backlight does not work within the next week what is the next step? I have had a severely damaged iPhone 3G fixed with an ethanol bath but it cost £90 and I'm wondering if there is anything I can do?

I really hope someone can help. While I am posting this I will be checking for help on the forum. I do understand several people may have had this problem but I feel mine is slightly different as the backlight is the only malfunction so far!

Thanks.

I-Am-Special · 12-10-2009, 9:26 PM

Hi, it is easiest to change the LCD, they are available for around £60 online.

They are quite easy to change too!

dannius · 12-10-2009, 9:30 PM

Am I the only one who is wondering what was in the toilet at the time?

OP have you put it in the airing cupboard overnight in said bowl of rice?

chelsea.tone · 12-10-2009, 9:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannius

Am I the only one who is wondering what was in the toilet at the time?

OP have you put it in the airing cupboard overnight in said bowl of rice?

jw515 · 14-10-2009, 8:23 PM

One night in a bowl of rice periodically heated by a hair dryer and we are back in business!

dekoded · 14-10-2009, 8:56 PM

Interesting!

I had read that it's best to submerge electronic items in isopropyl alcohol which is supposed to drive out any water and then let the item dry out naturally?

Don't think I would like to try it with my iPhone though