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what do i do if my phone doesn't work because it got wet?

I dropped my phone in the pool like 4-5 days ago so i just figured my phone was done for. it doesn't work at all. i have a htc desire and im with us cellular, the thing on the battery that turns red when it gets wet is red. so can i get it replaced or im just kinda screwed, what can i do?

Update:

i already tried the rice thing but it didn't work, i think its because i didn't know about it until yesterday when my brother told me so i think i waited to long. Any other suggestions?

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  • 10 years ago

    You can try submerging it in a bowl of White rice and leaving it there for a couple of days then try to turn it on. I've actually seen it work my brother dropped his in the pool as well it worked. The rice draws out all the moisture in it of course there's a chance it won't work but it wouldn't hurt to try.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    You need to try Silica Gel Packets to dry out your phone. There was a good article on associatedcontent.com that explains how to dry a wet cell phone, iPods, or any electronics. You need to place your phone in a zip lock bag with Silica Gel Packets. Silica Gel will remove all the moisture from the phone and its components, something air drying will not do!

    Just Google "Silica Gel Packets" and you will find several companies selling these products. There is also a web site called: http://www.silicagelpackets.co.uk/ that has them.

  • 10 years ago

    Try putting your phone in a container of rice over night, make sure the battery is out and that the phone is fully covered..sounds dumb but it actually works...if it doesn't work then go to the phone shop and see what they can do

  • Viva
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    if you drop your phone in water you need to put it in a bucket or container with rice...the rice helps but im not sure it will work five days later...sorry but i think you need to get a new one but next time remember the rice trick ...good luck!

  • 10 years ago

    If you have insurance, make a claim. If you don't, you're going to have to pay full price for a new phone.

    Source(s): 14 years of cell phones
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