iphone 4

[steveo]

I have one that has had a good dousing in gin and tonic and now won't turn on. What's the thinking? Is it now just a paperweight or is there hope? Does anyone know a Mr. Fixit?

[Applespider]

Most likely, it's now a paperweight - particularly if it was on when it landed in the G&T since it's probably short-circuited.

You can try drying it out by putting it into a bowl of dry rice and sticking that on a radiator for a day or so but it's most likely toast. My sister tried that with her iPhone but three days later admitted defeat and bought a new one.

Good luck!

[Huguenot]

If it really was G&T (and not, for example the loo or sparkling mineral water) the prognosis is poor - there's lots of corn syrup that will be left behind from the tonic even if you suck the water out with rice.

Corn syrup is a good conductor, and although absorption might extract some water and reduce conductivity, enough will probably be left gumming it up to render it inert.

Definitely worth a try though.

[ianr]

For any remaining gunge you really need to have a look at any system components, especially circuit boards, and to try gently swabbing off any deposits with isopropyl alcohol. Even then, largely a matter of luck as to whether any permanent damage hasn't been done. To increase your odds after such accidents, always remove the battery immediately. I'd be inclined to also wash the thing out with purish water at that stage.

[JohnL]

iPhone, remove battery. You're having a laugh :)

ianr Wrote:

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> For any remaining gunge you really need to have a

> look at any system components, especially circuit

> boards, and to try gently swabbing off any

> deposits with isopropyl alcohol. Even then,

> largely a matter of luck as to whether any

> permanent damage hasn't been done. To increase

> your odds after such accidents, always remove the

> battery immediately. I'd be inclined to also wash

> the thing out with purish water at that stage.

[ianr]

No, just not familiar with some areas of consumption. I've only recently done a small upgrade from a Nokia 1100. I assume from what you say that the iPhone's got a built-in battery -- it must at least surely be replaceable? -- but my advice was general anyway.

[Huguenot]

It's a simple job for the iPhone 4, but needs a bit of fingertip control and jewel lees screwdrivers.

Here's the best example: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57565724-233/how-i-replaced-my-iphone-4s-battery-for-$8/

[????]

I'd have another Gin & Tonic

[polla2256]

Dont worry you did youself a favour as now you can buy anandroid, even a waterproof one (sony experia)

[Annette Curtain]

I reckon you're fekked steveo.

Personally, i'd use it to stir the G&T from now on.