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RussDogg
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hey guys and girls i put my phone throuh the wash (accident) ive put it in the sun and ive figured out that the battery is fried. the positive terminal is black so i think it must of short circuited or something

im going to buy a new battery but will this fix it
any ideas. not sure if the battery works or not . the the phone wont turn on?
29/10/2007
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LegenD
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The most likely thing... and I know you're gonna hate me for saying this, but - even if you get a battery, it won't fix the phone. Because it will not charge the battery through the charger. I had a similar issue, however, I did not have any water fall on my mobile... I did buy a new battery only to have it die on me. All because the phone itself was messed up.

In this case, I would say, yes, your mobile is a goner and going through the effort of buying a new battery is not worth it. Unfortunately, you will need to get a new phone.

My phone had to go into repairs and what not for over 2 months and it was very close to the end of it's one year warranty. They then tried to tell me it was water damaged. However, they gave in, when no fault was found with it.

I hope you have better luck than I did.
29/10/2007
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RussDogg
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could i ring sony and tell them it just stopped working and get them to fix it how much would it cost?
29/10/2007
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LegenD
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They will ask you to send it in. In which case, they will then figure it out. Is is still within warranty? Well, water damage still voids warranty. I don't know... you could try a new battery, but I know it won't work. Because it didn't for my phone and it was hell to get the money back (because I was recommended to buy a battery from the shop assistant).

But like I said, you could try and give Sony a buzz to find out if that would help. But I would highly doubt it.
29/10/2007
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RussDogg
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where can i find there number
29/10/2007
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Shocker
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If your phone was off when it got wet, it should be fine when you turn it on, ONCE ITS DRY. It works with ****ty old technology, ike a tamagotchi etc, because if there is no current going through the phone, how can it short curcuit. (Only thing i've ever learnt from my electronics teacher)
29/10/2007
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LegenD
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Well, I agree, but with water on electrical parts... the two just don't go together.

Sony's number? It should be in their manual of the phone.
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RussDogg
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well it was on
i didnt say if it was on or off
29/10/2007
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LegenD
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Argh, don't bother russ, it's a goner... (plays funeral song)
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simmsy
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RussDogg said: could i ring sony and tell them it just stopped working and get them to fix it how much would it cost?


how dare you even think of lying to sony! they made the psp and ps3
29/10/2007
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abuu91
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It's really likely that the water will corrode the insides of the phone away if not correctly dried with special electrical equipment drying stuff. You might also have gotten water inside of the LCD screen on it too. Best doing as Legend says, save money and just try to send it back or get a new one.
29/10/2007
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LegenD
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Oh yes, and there is the point that Simmsy raises... how could you russ?! How could you EVEN think of such a thing!

GASP... SHOCK... HORROR...lol
29/10/2007
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WC_Loc
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Get some jump cables and attach one to a car battery and the other to the part of the battery that powers the phone.
29/10/2007
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RussDogg
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WC_Loc said: Get some jump cables and attach one to a car battery and the other to the part of the battery that powers the phone.


are u serious ;0
29/10/2007
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WC_Loc
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not really but you never know, it might work.
29/10/2007
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camlew2
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Even if u did get it to work (Which you wont because its buggered) after being through water the speaker wont work or the mic
29/10/2007
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RussDogg
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ok ill sell on ebay for a doller
29/10/2007
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robbo414
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yes i can see it now: dazzle your friends with this limited edition non working phone, trick to believe its real, then when they say can i use it throw it at them and run! lol
29/10/2007
333! only half evil!
mrmilomannowra
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yeah i did the same with my old nokia moblile, it would be history, ps it pays to check pockets when washing...
31/10/2007
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LegenD
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Ok ok, I think he gets the message... Russ, can I lock this thread? It seems to have served its purpose. Let me know.
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RussDogg
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yep sure thanks legend dogg
31/10/2007
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hmmnodice
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put it in a bowl of rice
31/10/2007
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Geez hmnodice, stay on topic... lucky I'm in a good mood today!
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