Our selection of unlocked iPhone 5C is so far only in the 16GB iPhones, but we have a selection of blue, yellow, white, green, and red. All the devices are grade A and unlocked.
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In general, smartphones are not waterproof, and iPhones certainly aren’t. They may survive you taking a phone call in the rain, but baths and toilets are a whole different matter.
It’s a simple and well-known fact that water and electricity don’t mix. Even the relatively low power levels provided by an iPhone battery are more than enough to cause catastrophic damage when a short circuit is created inside the device by the present of excess moisture. So an iPhone that has been submerged can be simply written off? Well, actually, no. Despite everything, all may not be lost.
The first thing you should know is that there’s no quick way to dry an iPhone. Drying a device that is designed neither to get wet internally, nor to be taken apart means that patience will be your greatest friend. The key is not to panic and to follow these fairly simple steps:
Under no circumstances be tempted to apply any source of heat to your iPhone in an attempt to speed the drying process. A radiator, hairdryer, oven or even direct sunlight could prove fatal as steam (you know, the stuff that happens when water is heated) will get where even water can’t, just making the problem worse. Not only that, but iPhones are no more heat proof than they are waterproof and are packed full of sensitive electronic parts that are susceptible to extreme temperatures.
After 24 hours, say a prayer and try turning the iPhone on. If it doesn’t work, you can try repeating the drying process but, in all honesty, the chances of recovery will be slim by that point. If, after a further 24 hours there’s still no sign of life, you might want to check your insurance policy.
If you are comfortable opening up your iPhone, either by removing the two screws on the bottom edge in the case of the iPhone 4 or later, or by way of the plastic phone case tool in earlier versions, then open up the case and remove the battery carefully, avoiding any short circuits.
At that point the rest of the components, including all ports and connectors can be removed and wiped carefully using Isopropyl Alcohol and a clean, lint-free or microfiber cloth.
Once done, place all parts of the iPhone in a closed Tupperware or other airtight container with several packets of Silica Gel and leave for at least 24 hours before reassembling.
Be aware that, although this method isn’t overly complicated, the components can be easily damaged, and should be treated with extreme care. If you are not happy to break your iPhone, then don’t use this method. At the very least, opening the case will invalidate your warranty.
Neither of these two methods is guaranteed, but they’re all you’ve got and they do in fact work for many people.
Either method is also as good a reason as any to start saving the Silica Gel packets that fall out of every box you open. Not only are they more effective than rice, they are reusable by simply putting them in a very low oven on a baking tray for an hour to dry them after they become saturated.
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Sometimes there is nothing to do but to give up. I hate to say it, but sometimes the iPhone just won’t come back.
Sometimes it will just be time to move on.
To see Max’s Deals Grade A Refurbished Phones, click here.
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Our selection of unlocked iPhone 5C is so far only in the 16GB iPhones, but we have a selection of blue, yellow, white, green, and red. All the devices are grade A and unlocked.
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We have the iPhone 4S in stock in both the refurbished 16GB version and the refurbished 32GB version. Both devices are Grade A and unlocked.
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A classic Android device and what one of the most popular devices currently on the market. This HTC one is still a big hit. Grade A Refurbished and unlocked.
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