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pante
03-08-2009, 03:57 PM
today was a day my iphone almost died.
he felt down straight to the toilet. he was in the water for 2 seconds. and of course he didn't work after i took it out.

but thanks to my hair dryer... he WORKS! nothing happened!

whoa, i was lucky ;)

just wanted to share my story with you. :)
brewstermax
03-08-2009, 04:04 PM
today was a day my iphone almost died.
he felt down straight to the toilet. he was in the water for 2 seconds. and of course he didn't work after i took it out.

but thanks to my hair dryer... he WORKS! nothing happened!

whoa, i was lucky ;)

just wanted to share my story with you. :)

Check inside the headphone jack to see if the litmus paper turned blue. If not, you shouldn't have warranty problems in the future. If so, better hope that TA can help you troubleshoot.
pante
03-08-2009, 04:16 PM
first - what is the litmus paper?
second - no blue color ;)
brewstermax
03-08-2009, 04:22 PM
first - what is the litmus paper?
second - no blue color ;)

It's a small white piece of paper at the bottom of the headphone jack. Apple uses it to see if there was water damage. That's good though.
DHrox
03-08-2009, 04:26 PM
It's a small white piece of paper at the bottom of the headphone jack. Apple uses it to see if there was water damage. That's good though.

Yup. The litmus tests pH in different materials. It wil turn blue if it's basic, which water is around neutral so it should be blueish.
Kamazar
03-08-2009, 04:26 PM
It's a small white piece of paper at the bottom of the headphone jack. Apple uses it to see if there was water damage. That's good though.

The engineers at apple certainly aren't idiots.
Tennisking1o1
03-08-2009, 04:34 PM
You're lucky, although, for future reference, putting it in rice with a slow fan is much better than blowdrying it. I'm not exactly sure why, but people have had trouble after blwodrying their electronics, but then they're fine if they put them in rice. Worked for my Chocolate 3!
Fazzy
03-08-2009, 04:52 PM
Rice is extremely absorbent, and soaks up any water on your device.
pablo19
03-08-2009, 04:56 PM
I recommend licking it dry. maybe download the licking ice cream app first though. tasty tasty ;)
brewstermax
03-08-2009, 05:06 PM
I recommend licking it dry. maybe download the licking ice cream app first though. tasty tasty ;)

Umm. If you don't have anything productive to say. Don't say anything. This was potentially serious. But its not, so carry on
pablo19
03-08-2009, 05:08 PM
Umm. If you don't have anything productive to say. Don't say anything. This was potentially serious. But its not, so carry on

sooooooooo assuming you thought it was funny would be wrong, right?:rolleyes:
co0087
03-08-2009, 05:14 PM
today was a day my iphone almost died.
he felt down straight to the toilet. he was in the water for 2 seconds. and of course he didn't work after i took it out.

but thanks to my hair dryer... he WORKS! nothing happened!

whoa, i was lucky ;)

just wanted to share my story with you. :)
was there pi or poo in the toilette :confused: ?
Kamazar
03-08-2009, 05:26 PM
was there pi or poo in the toilette :confused: ?

whOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I do believe this thread has run its course :D
holdit
03-08-2009, 06:34 PM
i dropped mine in cereal and it works fine thank god
pablo19
03-08-2009, 06:43 PM
i dropped mine in cereal and it works fine thank god

milky cereal or just cereal?:eek:
CandyNJ66
03-08-2009, 06:59 PM
Rice is extremely absorbent, and soaks up any water on your device.

I would have never thought to do that. I'm going to remember this for future reference. :)
RtodaJ
03-08-2009, 07:26 PM
oh my god i have nightmares like that!
pante
03-09-2009, 05:09 AM
was there pi or poo in the toilette :confused: ?

no, thank god ;)
i have to say i was pretty scared, but i did everything to bring my black iphone life.
Mew2468
03-09-2009, 08:50 AM
no, thank god ;)
i have to say i was pretty scared, but i did everything to bring my black iphone life.

I'd be really sad if I dropped my iPod Touch in the toilet :(. I just won't use it there :p.
Adams Immersive
03-09-2009, 12:01 PM
Interesting. I didn't know you could see the liquid strip--but I peeked into my 3G's headphone jack with a flashlight and sure enough, I think I see it. Makes me worry about an accidental raindrop hitting at the right angle! I do use the iPhone for a few seconds in light rain sometimes, trying to end a call or whatever.

was there pi or poo in the toilette :confused: ?

Yes, always. Amounts too small to see. Thus, my advice to anyone else in this situation:

1. Use the rice-and-fan method to absorb the fecally-tainted water.

2. But DO NOT eat the rice afterwards. It had a very "off" taste that even soy sauce did not conceal.

3. I cannot overstate this: DO NOT eat the rice. Just let it go. Get some other rice for eating.

4. It's probably too obvious to mention, but important for safety: do not eat the fan either.
lalitearns
03-10-2009, 09:31 AM
today was a day my iphone almost died.
he felt down straight to the toilet. he was in the water for 2 seconds. and of course he didn't work after i took it out.

but thanks to my hair dryer... he WORKS! nothing happened!

whoa, i was lucky ;)

just wanted to share my story with you. :)

i must say you had a lucky day today.http://photosnag.com/img/3147/n09x0302vnsn/clear.gif