Hello, forum
I recently dropped my Nexus 4 in water. The battery was screwed, so I took it to the LG service center. They replaced the battery, but that didn't help, though it did shut off the red light. The phone showed no response at all. So, I just purchased the battery from them (no international warranty) and have decided to clean up the logic board properly. Would anyone recommend using rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol) for that? I have the whole thing disassembled and am waiting for the rubbing alcohol.
Please help. I'm getting a bit desperate here.
Regards
Raptor
UPDATE: I cleaned the motherboard up properly with 70% isopropyl alcohol. I let it dry up properly and wiped it clean using lint free microfiber cloth. I then packed it back up to check for boot, but nothing. I've left the phone connected to the charger. What should I do? Any help?
Have you considered ordering a replacement mainboard?
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naenee said:
Have you considered ordering a replacement mainboard?
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I did consider that. Here in India, the LG service center is charging almost $200 for it. It's available for around $100 online, but I'll have to wait for my brother to get it in December.
raptor402 said:
I did consider that. Here in India, the LG service center is charging almost $200 for it. It's available for around $100 online, but I'll have to wait for my brother to get it in December.
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Hi raptor402!
Seems we both share the same problem. I too got my Nexus drenched in rain and the mainboard is screwed. LG service center (here in India) quoted INR 11k for the board. $100 is an amazing price. Would you please share the link?
We could consider shopandship if getting it from the US is a problem. Please let me know what you did if you have already solved the problem.
Thanks.
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So my room mate's Droid 2 got a little water damage.. The phone wont power on at all and gets hot if the battery is left in it.
Obviously a broken phone.. however the water damage indicator on the phone is not showing that it has been wet..
so my question is: How possible would it be that I could take the phone into Verizon and play stupid to try to get it replaced..?
My room mate has already called Verizon and got a new D2global sent to her and has no use for the old broken D2.
any input or advice is much appreciated thank you
1. Check, how old is your device (maybe garantee?)
2. Before you do anything, you should make sure, that the inside of the phone is dry. Therefore I advice to lay the phone on a little bit warm heater (not hot!!) without the battery (maybe this does the job already...).
3. If not, play silly at your seller...
... if phone doesn't start after drying, you should start it without the battery (with charging cable)... maybe just your battery is dead.
thanks for the reply. I have tried all the drying tricks.. even gone as far as taking the phone apart and inspecting the hardware.
im more just concerned about Verizon's policies and procedures.. if there happens to be any VZ reps or employees listening...??..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073929
*cough* I'm not advocating fraud
If your roommate got another phone sent to her as a replacement for the original that was dropped in water, then they will expect the defective device to be sent back. If it was an upgrade (meaning she paid money and/or agreed to a contract extension) then there is no expectation of VZW receiving any device back. After 5 days of her have the replacement they check for the device that is expected and charge the account full retail price (prolly around 6 hundies). That being said, if it isn't on any account, its not covered by warranty. Your best hope is to let it dry out completely (about a week or so in a dry place) and then try again to use it. Liquid damage will show in other places and they don't go only by the indicator sticker.
Play dumb.
Play dumb
Play dumb : ))
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starscream86 said:
thanks for the reply. I have tried all the drying tricks.. even gone as far as taking the phone apart and inspecting the hardware.
im more just concerned about Verizon's policies and procedures.. if there happens to be any VZ reps or employees listening...??..
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Thank you Bornthor, for your comment. You are correct; if the original device was replaced via the warranty, or via the Equipment insurance program, it does need to be returned within 5 days of receipt. If it is not returned, then the line will be charged a non-return fee. This fee is based upon the full retail cost of the device, which is over $500.00. Upon receipt of the replacement, a free shipping label was included, in order to return the device with no out-of-pocket cost.
I would strongly recommend not using this device on a different line, since your roommate will be charged for it. Once the charge is on the line, it cannot be removed until that same specific device is returned.
I hope this information is helpful for you. Have a great day!
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I accidentally laid my droid2 face down on a wet nightstand a while back (after a long night of drinking). Woke up with water under the screen. I had an old broken droid2 laying around and I was able to transplant the motherboard from the wet one into the old screen/keyboard assembly. You might try doing something similar with the d2g if nothing else works.
Good luck!
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Lol.. did you think you got a free phone?...
I know that if you take the phone into the store and have them make a warrenty exchange they wont charge you. The tech needs to inspect the phone befor it is exchanged. If you play dumb at this point and they dont pick up that there was water damage then your going to be ok. Yes when you call in then send the phone in, theres a good chance that you will be charged, and its bull how much verizon charges for these phones now.
I've been told that placing phone with water damage in a bag of rice overnight helps remove moisture from the phone. Just make sure your remove the battery and the cover from the back. Hope that helps somewhat.
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Hey there fellas,
So my brother's atrix lcd recently died, so I bought a replacement. Must've not been my best that day, because, while disassembling, I severed his digitizer cable! I was thinking it might be replaceable, but no-one sells the cable online. So if any of you happened to have a broken digitizer with an intact cable lying around, and is in the mood of helping a fellow atrix owner, I'd gladly pay the postage for you to send it my way I live in Portugal.
Also, feel free to discuss the feasibility of this endeavor
Cheers!
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I have one broken digitizer,but i am not sure u can take the flex cable-i think it is glued or something like that. I dont need it,its laying around for nothing...
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Same here. If you cover the shipping ill sent it to you.
Unexpectedly got soaked with seawater on vacation with my nexus in my pocket. First of all, out of all of us two cameras, a Samsung midrange android phone, and one of those brick like old Nokia phones all were casualties - only my nexus 4 survived. I think that is pretty impressive.
anyway, it didn't make it through unscathed. The mic does not work and also the gyroscope is pretty wonky. everything else appears intact.
as this was water damage I'm assuming no warranty will cover it. my question is what's the best option at this point and how much is it going to cost?
send it to Google / LG for repair? Try one of these cell phone stores that claim they can repair broken phones? Try and find the part and fix it myself? or just buy a new phone? what's going to be the cheapest?
I would recommend to sell it. The phone is water damaged. Even if you send it to LG or take it to shop to repair mic or gyroscope; other problems will appear sooner or later.
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Yep, I'd say get a little bit more money and just get a new one. Keep the old one as a paperweight or something. hahaha
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Yep, I'd say get a little bit more money and just get a new one. Keep the old one as a paperweight or something. hahaha
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I figured that's probably the best option. Is there no way to tinker around and try and replace the mic with parts that are available on eBay or something until I get together enough cash for another nexus?
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I figured that's probably the best option. Is there no way to tinker around and try and replace the mic with parts that are available on eBay or something until I get together enough cash for another nexus?
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There is. Just follow
and replace as necessary. Not sure how long the parts will last. There is a chance that the motherboard would just burn off one day.
My mic has failed too (as well as a portion of my digitizer ugh) and I have decided to order a mic from ebay for $15, I've already opened the N4 up and its super easy to replace so I would say replace it and while your in there look for any corrosion (will look white and chalky) and clean it off with a q-tip and 99% isopropyl alcohol
Water damaged MIC, ordered replacement usb charge port from ebay for £12. Using the video posted, I was able to successfully replaced my fault MIC, phone is working as per normal.
I ordered one from eBay but it looks different from the original. You guys think I should install or send it back? This one has two antenna connections but the original only has one.
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please help me i dropped my lg g2 in snow while wanter under too it remained about an hour untill i found it i took out the sim slot and the back cover dried for 3 days with every possible ways rice and silica and left in sun too after i made sure its dry tried to charge it but it wont charge at all and no response whatever from the device can anyone help me. can i unscrew it all and clean it with alcohol or something else.:crying:
don't you have insurance ??????
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please help me i dropped my lg g2 in snow while wanter under too it remained about an hour untill i found it i took out the sim slot and the back cover dried for 3 days with every possible ways rice and silica and left in sun too after i made sure its dry tried to charge it but it wont charge at all and no response whatever from the device can anyone help me. can i unscrew it all and clean it with alcohol or something else.:crying:
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I dropped mine in a toilet and luckily its still working. Probably better than before
What carrier are you with. For example with At&t you can try bringing it to a warranty repair store and if its under a year of ownership they will help you even maybe replace it with a refurbished one.
thanx
thank you for replying but insurance doesnt cover water damage besides i am not in the us i am in jordan middeast
nothing we can do.
it was under water or snow for over an hour. its a goner.
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I dropped mine in a toilet and luckily its still working. Probably better than before
What carrier are you with. For example with At&t you can try bringing it to a warranty repair store and if its under a year of ownership they will help you even maybe replace it with a refurbished one.
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Lol better than before? Does poo water make the phone have superpowers?
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yousefjj said:
thank you for replying but insurance doesnt cover water damage besides i am not in the us i am in jordan middeast
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Lame. The TEP for verizon covers all of that stuff now. Sorry for your bad luck man
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You can try ripping it down and soaking it in as close to 100% alcohol you can get. Give it a little clean down shake, let settle, repeat a few times, let dry 24-48 hours (remaining traces well dry fast) and see if it powers up. Slim slim chance, but worth a try. If your insurance covers lost phones...
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Lol better than before? Does poo water make the phone have superpowers?
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Possibly, but I wouldnt recommend it.
If you need to fix S5 LCD
$155 (without service)
http://shop.brando.com/Samsung-Gala...Display-with-Touch-Panel_p11093c0308d059.html
$289 (with service)
http://www.gophermods.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Screen-Repair-p/01-522.htm
$289 (with service)
http://www.ubreakifix.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-glass-lcd-replacement/
I am thinking, should I fix by by my own, or let shops to do it..
S5 looks easier to open than before..
http://www.techrepublic.com/article...makes-repairing-a-cracked-screen-much-easier/
Anyone did before? Any advise?
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If you need to fix S5 LCD
$155 (without service)
http://shop.brando.com/Samsung-Gala...Display-with-Touch-Panel_p11093c0308d059.html
$289 (with service)
http://www.gophermods.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Screen-Repair-p/01-522.htm
$289 (with service)
http://www.ubreakifix.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-glass-lcd-replacement/
I am thinking, should I fix by by my own, or let shops to do it..
S5 looks easier to open than before..
http://www.techrepublic.com/article...makes-repairing-a-cracked-screen-much-easier/
Anyone did before? Any advise?
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Yeah, all the tear down videos showed that it's easier to replace S5 LCD screen. If you want to save money, you can choose to DIY, but you should prepare complete tools and must have items such as the front screen adhesive besides an original LCD screen. You can do it as the guide paying attention to the details such as flex cable. The last, because of DIY, so you'd better regard your phone a none waterproof device any more to avoid risk.
I bought myself an insurance fot the phone from the start (25$/year) I was riding my bike on highway, the phone fell off and shattered into pieces. They got me a new phone in 72 hours. Lucky me.
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I bought myself an insurance fot the phone from the start (25$/year) I was riding my bike on highway, the phone fell off and shattered into pieces. They got me a new phone in 72 hours. Lucky me.
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That's a cheap insurance...where did you get it from?
Just found one more link teaches how to replace
http://www.etradesupply.com/blog/how-to-replace-cracked-samsung-galaxy-s5-screen/