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Repair information and guides for the fifth generation of iPhone. Model: A1387

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Dropped in toilet with a lifeproof case on

So, I knocked my phone into the toilet with the lifeproof case on. The phone actually got sucked up into the toilet and as I had my whole arm up there, I opened the little flap door over the dock as I pulled it out. I immediately took the case off, dried it off. Phone wouldn't turn off. I blew out out water I could which was about a few drops. I placed it in the dryer on the shoe rack- on the air/low setting for a few hours. It worked fine through all, but the battery would drain down and I would have to charge it a couple times through the day. I got a battery kit from Ifixit.com and replaced that-the old battery had some bubbling under it.

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The battery lasts longer now, but seems to drain faster now.

I have opened it up, alcoholed with a q-tip what I could and I feel dried it out well. I noticed no corrosion inside as I had to wait for the kit to open it for about a week.

It seems to take longer to charge.

The water sensor in the headphone jack is still white.

I think the water sensor in the docking port is gone--I see no red or white.

It connects to my computer fine and I backed up the phone.

There seems to be a lot of lint in the docking port.

What can I clean/replace to get me back to good at this point?

Are there other water sensors inside that I should look at?

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apkitz, the main thing here is your water damage. You may not have any corrosion (yet) but you may have some short circuit. The very first thing I suggest is to properly clean your phone. Use this guide to clean your iPhone. It was written for a 3G but all the points apply to your phone as well. These guides will help you disassemble your phone. Check for broken, missing or charred components. Once cleaned, you can consider replacing your dock connector. I am not sure what "calibrating the battery means. Never done it..... Hope this helps, good luck.

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The dock connector may be having issues. The battery should be calibrated.

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Can the dock issues cause the battery to delete like that? How do you callibrate a battery?!

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