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DLB
Citizen
Username: Messyartist
Post Number: 73
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 8:52 pm: | 
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I left my cell phone in my pocket, and it got washed. 
I took out the battery and am letting it dry. There is water visible under the LCD screens. It won't turn on. Is there a way to fix the phone? It is an LG VX 5200.
Please Help!! |
Lizziecat
Citizen
Username: Lizziecat
Post Number: 1271
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
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I think it's pretty much a goner. |
CJH
Citizen
Username: Christel
Post Number: 37
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 9:17 pm: |
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I agree with lizziecat. I've seen phones go through much less water exposure and not live to tell the tale. |
Indi
Citizen
Username: Indi
Post Number: 29
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:07 pm: |
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I dropped a phone on the snow and immediately picked it up. Too late, it was dead. Yours was in the washing machine. It's time for you to check out the latest models! |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2224
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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Sadly, these delicate little cell phones shrivel up and die at the merest suggestion of moisture.
Do you have insurance on your phone? I have had insurance ever since my son took a phone of mine and deftly tore it in half.
The good news is that there are some really, really cool models on the market now. Good luck!!! |
akb
Citizen
Username: Akb
Post Number: 431
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 10:40 pm: |
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Call your provider even if you don't have insurance - Virgin replaced mine for half off (no insurance). |
meluga
Citizen
Username: Meluga
Post Number: 88
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 11:19 pm: |
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Mine fell out of my pocket into a stream in the Reservation. Ended up buying a replacement on eBAY and then had it programmed using the phone by Verizon. |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 2337
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 11:36 pm: |
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Let it dry out overnight before giving up - you never know. My old Motorola flip phone fell off the vanity into...you guessed it...the toilet. Believe it or not, I took it apart and let it air out and it was fine the next day - although the display was never the same.
Let the jokes begin! |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1063
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 11:38 pm: |
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Was the reception Sh*tty?
J.B. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2228
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 12:16 am: |
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I would be really pissed off! |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 277
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 7:58 am: |
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Rich dropped his Razor phone in a can of paint. It is working as we speak. |
Joan
Supporter
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7598
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 8:15 am: |
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You have nothing to lose by trying to dry it out as Debbie suggested but it is probably a good idea to check out the new models as a back up plan. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 8029
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 8:43 am: |
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When I killed my Verizon phone a few years back, they sold me a replacement of the same model for $50. There were no programming or start up charges and I didn't have to buy a new travel charger for a new model so it was a much cheaper alternative to starting with a new model. |
Nancy - LibraryLady
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 3572
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 8:57 am: |
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Ebay is your best bet, once your ascertain that it really is a goner. LilMissLL dropped hers in the potty as well, but it dried out and continued working (albeit without the display). Your carrier will reprogram the new (ebay) phone to have your number. Just make sure the one you buy is from your carrier. |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5782
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 9:07 am: |
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If you sign a new contract, you may be able to upgrade your phone for free. Unless you have insurance on the phone you may have to pay the full price depending on your plan. It happened to me a few years ago, and $250.00 later.. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11813
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 9:14 am: |
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When LittleK's Verizon LG phone stopped working last winter they replaced it for a $50 charge, after a fair amount of hassle. They supplied a rebuild phone, minus battery and cover and we had to return the old phone, minus battery and cover prepaid by Verizon. |
Morrisa da Silva
Citizen
Username: Mod
Post Number: 468
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 9:40 am: |
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Can you hear me now ? "glug glug glug"
Sorry, not so helpful.
Check your plan, i believe some plans were offering insurance for replacement of phones. Kind of what Greentree said for about 50 bucks. I declined insurance on my plan but hey you may actually have it. |
HKing
Citizen
Username: Hking
Post Number: 9
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 3:49 pm: |
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I spilled a bottle of water in my purse (yes, super smart) and it soaked my motorola flip phone. I took it apart as much as I could and let it dry.
It still didn't work. I recharged it. Still didn't work. Then, I switched batteries with my husband, it worked! So, I ordered a new battery for $9 online and my phone works fine now.
So, I'd give it some time and try a few things unless you really depend on it and are desperate to replace it. |
catmanjac
Citizen
Username: Catmanjac
Post Number: 278
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 4:25 pm: |
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Sadly, I heard on the news a little while ago that a young woman dropped her cell phone while walking above the Jersey City viaduct to the Holland Tunnel last night. She tried to retrieve it along the steep rocks, and fell to her death. |
scribbler
Citizen
Username: Scribbler
Post Number: 128
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 6:15 pm: |
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Don't give up! My son left his in a pocket and it got washed. After a few days of drying out it worked fine. The LCD (or LED, whatever) was never quite the same though. |
FlyingSpaghettiMonst
Citizen
Username: Noodlyappendage
Post Number: 180
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 7:15 pm: |
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Teen Falls to Her Death Trying to Retrieve Cellphone
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- Authorities on Wednesday said a teenage girl who fell at least 50 feet to her death the night before did so accidentally while trying to retrieve her cell phone.
Officials said 17-year-old Danielle Venhorst's body was found at the base of a cliff on railroad tracks that run parallel to State Highway, also known as Route 139, just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Photo taken from Venhorst's profile at My Space.com
Her boyfriend, who was the only witness, told police the girl dropped her cell phone and fell while trying to get it.
The two were each drinking a beer while talking on the cliff's ledge, which is not protected by a fence, said Edward DeFazio, Hudson County prosecutor.
``It appears to be an accident, like she just lost her balance,'' DeFazio said.
Venhorst died of blunt force trauma ``consistent with a fall,'' he said.
Venhorst's boyfriend was not under the influence of alcohol when police questioned him later. However, the investigation is ongoing, DeFazio said. |
DLB
Citizen
Username: Messyartist
Post Number: 74
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 8:49 pm: |
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After letting the phone dry out I can make and receive calls, but the main LCD screen is dead. The front LCD screen works fine. There is also water visible under the screens. |
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