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Current version by Corry, Aug 7 2012

Title:

The Right Way to Fix Water Damage?

Text:

Hiya,

I just got an iPhone 3GS off of eBay with water damage. It hasn't come here yet, but it doesn't look bad from what I've seen. I've read a lot about it, but somebody says do one thing, while another guy says to do another. So I ask:

I use rubbing alcohol with at least 90% concentration, right?

What kind of brush do I use?

Do I just clean it off, or do I dunk it in a pool of the alcohol? Or do I clean it then dunk it? If so, for how long?

Once its clean, how do I dry it? I've read hairdryer yes, an no. Sunlight yes, and no. Can someone clarify on the best practices to cleaning this damage up?

Thanks!

Device:

iPhone 3GS

Tags:

how to, water, water damage

Status:

open

Accepted Answer:

Original post by Corry, Jul 22 2012

Title:

The Right Way to Fix Water Damage?

Text:

Hiya,

I just got an iPhone 3GS off of eBay with water damage. It hasn't come here yet, but it doesn't look bad from what I've seen. I've read a lot about it, but somebody says do one thing, while another guy says to do another. So I ask:

I use rubbing alcohol with at least 90% concentration, right?

What kind of brush do I use?

Do I just clean it off, or do I dunk it in a pool of the alcohol? Or do I clean it then dunk it? If so, for how long?

Once its clean, how do I dry it? I've read hairdryer yes, an no. Sunlight yes, and no. Can someone clarify on the best practices to cleaning this damage up?

Thanks!

Device:

iPhone 3GS

Tags:

how to, water, water damage

Status:

open