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Water Damaged Phone

Sanity_Saviour · 2011-11-02 20:04:20

I have a Samsung Galaxy Europa which, as of last night was working perfectly until I accidentally dropped it in a pool of water. After airing it out and all that the screen is now blank but I can still use the phone( by knowing where all the apps are etc.) Is there any hope for the life of this phone? And is it under…

02-11-2011 8:04pm

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I have a Samsung Galaxy Europa which, as of last night was working perfectly until I accidentally dropped it in a pool of water. After airing it out and all that the screen is now blank but I can still use the phone( by knowing where all the apps are etc.)

Is there any hope for the life of this phone? And is it under warranty?

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#2 02-11-2011 8:25pm

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You could possiably get a new screen from ebay?

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#3 02-11-2011 9:57pm

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Try immersing it in a bowl of uncooked rice for a day or so- worked for me in similiar circumstances.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/4269047

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