Hi, I have a white iPhone 5 that has water damage that occurred over a year ago and the phone won't turn on...It went through the washing machine in late December. Do you think it will be able to get fixed?? Or shall I just get a new one??
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Lisa Tombs, that is a big depends. Open it up using these guides and check for corrosion damage. There might be plenty, which could make it impossible to repair. If it looks somewhat decent you could try and see what happens. Remove all the EMI shields and clean it properly using this guide. It was written for a 3G but all the points still apply to your phone as well. Once it is properly cleaned '''replace the battery" reassemble and re-evaluate. With a new battery and properly cleaned, you will have a good starting point should any further trouble shooting be necessary.
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