iphone water damage

wasifraza · 21-06-2008, 4:06 PM

hi my iphone got water damaged last week and now doesnt even switch on

ive tried drying it but stil the unit does not respond

anyone have any ideas what to do now regarding whether i should send it back to apple or something else

thanks in advance

jogon · 21-06-2008, 7:32 PM

Best to let it dry out completely before trying to switch back on. If you've tried switching it on before drying out it is probably knackered......

cashlessbond · 22-06-2008, 9:35 AM

Makes a pretty good door stop

cashlessbond · 22-06-2008, 9:36 AM

Couldn't resist that one. If it's under warrenty then of course try sending it back

dafinity · 24-06-2008, 9:28 AM

I htought i read that there was a small paper tab in the headphone jack that changed colour if it got water in it. There fore they will not swap under warranty!.. not sure if true or not,
Thanks
Russ

Matt_C · 24-06-2008, 9:55 AM

Warrenty or not - if you've got it wet, they won't replace it/repair it for free....

wasifraza · 25-06-2008, 5:03 PM

they wont even look at it as they told me that the phone has not been activated

is there any point in getting it fixed

neily1970 · 20-05-2009, 10:38 AM

somewhere on the apple site it states to replace an iphone out of warranty at a cost of £146.13 with a new or refurb model

heres a link....scroll down near bottom of page

Apple - Support - iPhone - Service FAQs

emelath · 20-05-2009, 11:11 AM

Unfortuatnley that is not the case for Italy as ours are unlocked.

It's 699 for a new phone! That's why I went elsewhere.

emelath · 20-05-2009, 11:12 AM

you did ask for advise? That is the only place I found that would even try to fix water damaged iphones AND has a good reputation.

neily1970 · 20-05-2009, 11:31 AM

sorry just noticed this is an old thread

agingderek · 04-10-2009, 8:38 AM

hi
my six month pay as you go iphone fell in the bath last night and does not work at all now.
can this be repaired at a cost at apple or o2.
thanks

chelsea.tone · 04-10-2009, 9:26 AM

Possibly replaced at cost

usenetz · 05-10-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agingderek

my six month pay as you go iphone fell in the bath last night and does not work at all now.
can this be repaired at a cost at apple

See the link provided above which states:

Quote:

an iPhone that has failed due to damage or liquid damage is eligible for Out-of-Warranty service - £ 146.13

Apple - Support - iPhone - Service FAQs

john

agingderek · 05-10-2009, 12:33 PM

well am in luck today
left phone in warm room for a few days and
this morning i pluged it in
and bingo
working perfect now

Simba · 05-10-2009, 1:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agingderek

well am in luck today
left phone in warm room for a few days and
this morning i pluged it in
and bingo
working perfect now

that is lucky mate!

Danny980 · 15-12-2009, 6:03 PM

Spoke with staff at the Apple Shop in Brent Cross yesterday about an unrelated fault.
The possibility of future moisture damage was mentioned and I was informed that with immediate effect if only ONE of the iphone's FOUR moisture indicators shows moisture, then Apple will treat it as fair wear and tear and covered by warranty.
The 3GS has four moisture indicators. One at each end and two under the screen.