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⟐ Answer edited September 30, 2010 at 11:01 am -0700

Thank you.

⟐ Answered December 22, 2009 at 3:09 pm -0700

⟐ Commented July 1, 2011 at 6:41 pm -0700

My iPod is an iPod Touch 3rd Gen with 64 GB.

It just got water damage.

After did the thing which I can do to remove the water, I try to turn on the power.

It seems to still work fine, but the screen of my iPod touch is very dark. I guess that the backlight is dead.

Do you have any idea what should I do?

I try to search the internet to find the screen replacement of 3rd Gen.

However, I found it is hard to find any place to sell it.

Can I use "2nd Gen of Screen replacement on my ipod? Or should i wait for a while?

Thanks a lot

⟐ Answered December 28, 2009 at 5:18 pm -0700

What should I do to fix this?

⟐ Edited January 10, 2010 at 3:19 pm -0700

⟐ Answered January 8, 2010 at 5:43 pm -0700

⟐ Answer accepted March 9, 2011 at 10:34 pm -0700

Additional detail: at first, the pod would run for a little while unplugged, now it shuts off immediately after being unplugged, even if the battery indicator reads full. also, sometimes the pod will go through a few aborted reboots when i plug in (many flashes of the apple over and over).

Will a new battery get me there, or does this look like more extensive damage?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2012 at 1:33 pm -0700

⟐ Answer accepted January 9, 2010 at 11:03 am -0700

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⟐ Answered October 12, 2011 at 6:34 pm -0700

I just received this iPhone 3G from a friend who dropped it in the water so she gave it to me to try to fix it. When I plug it into a computer or wall charger the phone just starts to vibrate. It does not turn on or anything. But the computer does recognize that the device is plugged in.

I read somewhere that it could be that the battery. Does anyone know what this is a sign of so I know what I need to repair to get it working?

⟐ Answered November 26, 2012 at 9:50 am -0700

I took the logic board and tried it in a friends phone and it worked fine. Do i need to do something special to make the battery work or what may be the problem?

I cant use either button top or bottom and have replaced the entire dock connector and battery.

⟐ Commented January 17, 2011 at 2:07 am -0700

I droped my IPhone 3G into water and now it won't start up. I really need to get my stuff (numbers, pictures, etc.) out of it. Can you tear it apart and get my info back? Can I tear it apart and get my info back? I already bought a new IPhone so all I want is the info in the old one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Lonnie

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⟐ Edited January 11, 2010 at 2:21 pm -0700

⟐ Answer accepted May 2, 2012 at 9:19 pm -0700

⟐ Answered January 24, 2010 at 9:36 am -0700

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⟐ Answered January 24, 2010 at 11:32 pm -0700

I dried it off as well as I could (wrapped it in a cloth towel and placed it over a low volume heating device for several hours). All evidence of moisture under the glass screen was then gone.

I then charged the unit for 12 hours and then tried to turn on the unit....to no avail.

Any chance I/you can fix this device...Apple does not address water damaged units as far as I know.

Thanks,

Art Duffy

(c) 508-733-6409

arthur.duffy@yahoo.com

⟐ Commented March 29, 2012 at 3:29 pm -0700

⟐ Answered May 18, 2012 at 10:22 am -0700

To make a long story short I need to replace my logic board in my MacBook Pro(Processor 065-8806 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). I have 2 questions:

1. I have a fair bit of experience replacing parts in computers so could I replace the board myself?

2. I cannot find the exact model number (065-8806) of the board but have found some similar boards (same speed, different model number). Can I use a different model number or do I have to fine the exact same one?

3. Can I put in another logic board with a slower processor?

Thanks for the info everyone!

-Dan

⟐ Commented March 24, 2011 at 12:20 am -0700

⟐ Answered February 17, 2012 at 7:01 am -0700

Thanks for your input!!!

Kevin

⟐ Answered February 4, 2010 at 11:40 pm -0700

⟐ Answered November 15, 2012 at 5:09 pm -0700

Any suggestions please,

Wayne

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⟐ Commented March 28, 2011 at 8:33 pm -0700

⟐ Answered February 10, 2010 at 3:26 pm -0700

⟐ Answered June 20, 2011 at 12:13 am -0700

when i dropped my devise at water i tried to switch it off

so i open all cable but the cable 3 is damage i broke the connector that attached to the board

also wifi is low signal?

any advise what to do?

⟐ Answered March 3, 2010 at 7:35 pm -0700

I am deserprate.. Much thanks

Rob

⟐ Edited November 3, 2010 at 3:03 pm -0700

My computer can boot with or without the power adapter and can be charged for about 20-30 minutes before the battery is suddenly no longer recognized, giving me the message "no batteries available". The computer continues to operate until I unplug the AC adapter, at which point the computer goes to sleep until the AC adapter is plugged back in.

ADDED NOTE: If I shut off the computer, remove the battery and put it back and then push the power button, the computer will turn on and operate as normal. The battery sometimes becomes immediately unrecognized when the AC adapter is plugged in and at other times takes 20-30 minutes.

The battery button tells mehow much the battery is charged and the battery in fact is still chargeable. The only problem is that after 20-30 minutes is that I get the "no batteries available" message. (the adapter light goes green at this point, btw)

I have already attempted to reset the SMC and I do not think that the battery is the problem. What do I need to do to fix this problem?

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⟐ Answer accepted December 29, 2010 at 8:42 am -0700

⟐ Answered February 18, 2010 at 1:33 pm -0700

⟐ Answered February 23, 2010 at 1:24 am -0700

If anyone can tell me what seems to be broken on it, so I can buy replacement parts and/or if its even salvageable that would be great.

other info:

iTunes tells me sometimes "data cannot be read on device" and the backlight flickers on briefly when I unlock the iPod touch.

⟐ Commented October 1, 2010 at 4:40 am -0700

Situation

- washed iPod (extra rinse => at least it was clean of soap)

- did NOT attempt to turn it on

- dried using salt in a bag for 3 days

- flickered to life on charging

- functioned (minus g-sensor) for 2 days

- froze unresponsive until dead

- recharged, functioned for 2 hours, froze unresponsive

- no longer detectable by iTunes, and remains without vital signs - I fear the worst

Tried:

- forced detection by iTunes

- toggling all buttons

- reset

- jiggling cable (futile)

Question:

Can my iPod be saved? If so, what can I do? I'm willing to take it apart as a last resort to try to clean it or check for corrosion damage, but I would prefer someone more experience do this (I saw how tricky the breakdown was for an experienced tech).

The long:

I'm one of the lucky ones who washed their 5G nano, but I did take a few steps to try to salvage it. Note that the iPod was not on when it was immersed in water, or did I turn it on after I found it direlect on the bottom of my washing machine. I put the unit in a sealed bag with (don't judge me) dry oatmeal mix and a beef seasoning (not for flavour - the seasoning has a salt base) since I didn't have uncooked rice, dessicant packs, or even pure salt. I pinned it on my corkboard and had a 40W lamp on it for 3 days to add some low heat. After doing this, I tried turning it on, and it was lifeless (since I'm sure the battery shorted in the water). I plugged it into the computer, and nothing happened. After about 5 minutes of searching how to beat the iPod warranty system for water damage, I noticed the screen flicker and suddenly iTunes found the device. After charging and synching, the iPod was completely functional with the exception of the gravity sensor. It remained this way for two days, and then suddenly it froze during an app, screen on, and wouldn't respond (I did not try a reset) until after it died and was recharged by the computer. I again tested functionality, and it did the same thing but only lasted for about two hours this time before freezing screen-off and seemingly on hold. Now it isn't picked up by iTunes, nor can I reset the unit directly. Further fruitless things I've tried: button mashing, increased button pressure, toggling the hold switch, resetting, forced detection by iTunes (failed to detect), and even jiggling the synch cable in the iPod's slot thinking it might somehow help.

As a final note: By helping me save this iPod, you are indirectly saving my life. This was a christmas gift from my girlfriend and I've killed it by mid-February. She might kill me by mid-march. Kidding, but help is appreciated! :)

⟐ Answer deleted April 21, 2012 at 11:04 am -0700

⟐ Commented June 17, 2012 at 8:20 am -0700

I need to know what could have gone broken.

And which part is responsible for the TOUCH at the iPod Touch.

PS: I've managed to restore my iPod and it seems to be wokring, but the touchscreen isn't. I can put music on it and it plays (voice control works too).

⟐ Answered March 12, 2010 at 9:12 am -0700

I have no "physical" damage on the unit. the display has a dead zone about 1/2" wide, on the left side, which crazily worked this past week for ca. 5 days then went back to non sensitivity again - this was after the battery ran totally dead so the unit had been shut down previously.

The power button physically functions, but nothing registers when pushed, so I can´t turn it on and off.

What should I do with this unit?

I could open it up, but is it a matter of connections or something else. - What do you think?

My suspicion is actually that the mother board is okay, as the GPS and other stuff seem to work okay.

I´d be grateful to get some insight on this.

Thanks in advance, and thanks for this usefull website!

Best Regards from Sweden,

Luke

⟐ Answered March 13, 2010 at 8:44 am -0700

my other half kindly went behind my back and bought me a iPod shuffle for Christmas, its my only source of music within my bus journeys and that so please could some one help.i dont normally take apple things apart because they normally void the warrenty, but i dont think apple will take the blame for my mum washing my iPod

plz plz plz someone help

i will be ever so greatful

thank you

joe

⟐ Answered January 28, 2011 at 7:15 pm -0700

⟐ Answered January 26, 2012 at 8:27 am -0700

Thanks,

Matt

⟐ Edited November 7, 2010 at 3:06 am -0700

3-4 days later, it is dry and works fine. I can watch video, listen to music, connect to internet, and play game with the responsive touch screen. However the back light no longer works. The screen became dark and almost impossible to read it under the sunlight. Also now, it doesn't read any of the SIM card.

Obviously because it is because of water damage, the guarantee doesn't work. I can't afford the service charge. Please help! Any suggestions are welcome.

⟐ Commented October 7, 2010 at 11:51 am -0700

⟐ Answered April 4, 2010 at 11:10 am -0700

Additional info: I can plug in an external monitor and get a fine image.

Updated question: Can't find a repair guide for fixing the backlight or replacing the inverter board/cable on the MacBook Air. Anyone know of one? Thanks!

⟐ Answered June 12, 2012 at 10:47 am -0700

I went fishing Easter weekend. Unfortunately, my iPhone 3GS drop into water........ I took it out of water immediately, but not quick enough :-(

After few day, I tried to turn on it, no luck, plug it to charger, I could see the charging showing on screen but no backlight, also, none of the button or touch screen working, except the home button but with very low sensitivity.

Pls help, which part should I replace to restore full function of my iPhone.

If you need more details to work out the problem, pls let me know. Thanks

Conwell

⟐ Answered March 2, 2011 at 2:38 pm -0700