SubscribeHow to Fix a Wet iPod
Posted on Jul 05, 2008 under iPod Tips |So you decided to jump into the pool with your iPod on? Maybe your were listening to it while doing your business, then got up and it slid right into the toilet? Well, there is still hope for your iPod. Give your iPod the best chance with these tips:
Do not attempt to turn your iPod back on right away
It’s not so much the water that damages electronics, but the short that can happen if you power them on when they are still wet. Keep it off until you know it’s totally dry.
Remove all peripherals from the device
Take the case off, headphones and any other items that might be attached to your iPod.
Use a vacuum
Take then handheld part of a vacuum cleaner and run it around the device. Try to get as much of the water out of it as possible. DO NOT use an item like a blow dryer. That will only force air into other areas of your iPod and may cause more damage.
Leave the device in a well ventilated area
Place the device face up in an area where the water will evaporate out of it. What I like to do is put it in front of a low running fan. Leave it there for at least 3 days, longer if it’s really saturated.
by Nate, on July 14 2008 @ 3:02 pm
First mistake a lot of people make once they realize that their iPod has just landed into a full bathtub is attempt to turn it on to see if it still works. That’s a really bad idea. So is taking it apart, shaking the water out, storing it next to heat, etc. What you should do is lay it on it’s back (the metal) in a dark, very very dry room-temperature place.
this will keep any liquid that may be inside away from the circuitry boards (which is in the front of the unit) while a dry dark place will allow eventual vaporization of the moisture. (Turning it on may cause a short circuit, shaking it could cause a hard drive failure, sunlight or heat could cause the moisture to irritate the microchips and cause corrosion on the inside, while attempting to open it may allow more moisture inside and spread the problem further.) Let it sit there for several days before attempting to test the device. Most likely, severe soaking will cause the battery to fail completely and the LCD screen (which is very sensitive to moisture) to go bad. Don’t worry too much, though! Repairs of this nature are relatively inexpensive and you may get lucky with no permanent damage.
Nate
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by animal, on July 24 2008 @ 2:29 am
my i touch’s screen light wont turn on and the battery only last a little