iPhone 3gs,4,4s Waterdamage Fix

 

 

BEFORE ANYTHING SHUT OFF PHONE

This is the first most crucial STEP!

It applies not just for iPhones but for any electronic device that encounters direct water contact.

The sooner you shut off the device the greater the chances are for you phone to be damag ed permanently.

After you have done the most important and crucial step in saving your iPhone you may do the following steps securely and patiently until it’s finally resolved.

 

STEP BY STEP

1) DO NOT TURN ON THE PHONE  until finishing all of the steps. Flipping on the iPhone when there is water inside may cause the phone to short circuit.

2) Take off your iPhone cover and then remove the SimCard.

3) Shake out any additional water.

4) Use a blow dryer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes and try to heat up the phone lightly so that any existing water can easily escape from the phone. Use low heat!

5) Stick the iPhone in a bag of uncooked rice and be certain that it is completely covered. Switch the rice each day. The uncooked rice will certainly soak up moisture and helps take out any additional water within the iPhone. Leave the iPhone in the rice for 48-72 hours for ideal results.

6) Take your iPhone out of the rice and confirm if it works. If it doesn’t work or if you feel excess water in the iPhone, repeat steps 4, 5, and 6. Keep the iPhone inside of the rice for another 4-5 days and check again redoing the process until the iPhone works correctly.

7) This process works best if your iPhone was in water under 30 minutes.

Well then let’s discuss Apple’s Policy for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s Water Damage:

Apple has defined the spots where the water indicators are found on their website. iPhone 3GS , iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are equipped with Liquid Contact Indicators at the base of the headphone jack. iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s models will also have an indicator on the bottom of the dock-connector housing. These indicators are set off and flipped PINK the moment they come in direct exposure to water or even a liquid containing water. The indicators are specially designed not to be set off by humidity and temperature changes.

If the pink indicator is visible, it indicates that your service for liquid damage is not included through the Apple one (1) year limited warranty or AppleCare Protection Plan (APP). However, you may switch your malfunctioning phone with a refurbished iPhone for $199 from the Apple Store compared to the full priced iPhone. Also, if you purchased your iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4 from Best Buy or used a credit card that offers protection/insurance on your iPhone, you might be able to get some money back or even the iPhone for free. Check all of the options prior to your decision to repurchase a new iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s.

Having your iPhone Professionally Restored at a Third-Party Store

If your sensors are pink and your iPhone is simply not working despite trying to dry the iPhone of all water, you can try and take it into a repair shop. They will ask for a small service fee to investigate the damage and then present you with an estimate of the price it will cost to fix the iPhone. You can make a judgment if you wish to work with them to fix it.

Prevention:

A great way to safeguard your iPhone from potential damage is to purchase a solid case.

Through tons of research i found these sites to have some of the best collections of safe and kool cases so your iPhone can be protected from water damage and much more.

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