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iphone 3gs wet - options

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  • 19-06-2010 2:37am
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    maninblack
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭


    hi all,

    I was away on holiday recently and unfortunately managed to leave my iPhone in my shorts pocket while I sat on the beach. I got a little bit wet, but by no means soaking. It was only later on when I reached into my pocket that I realised I had the phone in there. It was semi-damp, but by no means wet.

    Ever since, it constantly displays a 'this accessory is not made to work with iPhone - switch to Airplane mode?' error message every few minutes. also, the volume just adjusts itself when it feels like it and the earpiece crackles up when I receive a call.

    What are my options on this one? Is it repairable, or is it basically fooked for good if water got inside and shorted something? Any recommendations for a repair centre with competent employees?? Btw, phone purchased August 09.


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    Bicky
    Registered Users Posts: 878 ✭✭✭Bicky


    Hello maninblack,
    I wet my iphone and had the same problem with the annoying message 'this accessory is not made to work with iPhone - switch to Airplane mode?'
    I searched online and this happens because the jack at the bottom of the phone has been damaged. I used an ear bud to clean out the jack and to my amazement the error message stopped.
    If you look at the centre of the jack you should see a small round spot. It will be pink if it has been water damaged. I contacted apple at the time and they said they would replace the phone for 220 euro but i was within the warranty at the time. Give them a call, its worth a shot.


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    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Get a bowl of dry rice. Bury the phone deep down inside the rice, and the rice will draw out any moisture.


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    kjl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,127 ✭✭✭kjl


    Bicky wrote: »
    Hello maninblack,
    I wet my iphone and had the same problem with the annoying message 'this accessory is not made to work with iPhone - switch to Airplane mode?'
    I searched online and this happens because the jack at the bottom of the phone has been damaged. I used an ear bud to clean out the jack and to my amazement the error message stopped.
    If you look at the centre of the jack you should see a small round spot. It will be pink if it has been water damaged. I contacted apple at the time and they said they would replace the phone for 220 euro but i was within the warranty at the time. Give them a call, its worth a shot.

    You could also replace the dock connector and ear speaker.

    Not a huge problem, You could do it in an hour with the right parts.


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