ipod touch went through the washing machine

[Stay Alive 305]

Originally Posted by rgoulter

the touch like cell phones has a water damage indicator in built which is normally a peice of paper that turns a color when exposed to water.

so warranty is void by default.

OMG!

I didn't know that!!!

That's ####ing crazy!

[DerekVOF]

FYI - http://www.hardmac.com/news/2007-10-12/#7316

[BlingPod]

i'm very sorry about my prior "advice". i have since edited my post. it won't happen again!!!

[Prozak]

Originally Posted by rgoulter

the touch like cell phones has a water damage indicator in built which is normally a peice of paper that turns a color when exposed to water.

so warranty is void by default.

I sold my gf's broken sidekick for $63 dollars. The phone still turned on though and the lcd was in working order along with the battery and charger. I see broken stuff being sold on ebay all the time.

[Dougfnj]

Originally Posted by pb7280

i got an ipod touch 16 gb and it went though the washing machine. it must of got roughed up a little because the back came off. it was stuckin my jeans pocket tho.everything else looks fine tho, like inside it the borads all intact and stuff. the paint chipped off on the edge but thats all. is there any way it will work again, and what is the best way to put the back back on? and if i need it fixed will apples warranty cover it, will i have to pay the 200$ reapir fee, buy a new one or take it to a reseller like the source? thx

The only other thing I could think of that might be of help is, did you purchase an accidental damage plan from the electronics store you purchased it from?

[1969azcj5]

I washed a nano and a motorola q and both came back to life. Put the iPod on the back of your tv, the part with the vents (assuming it is not a flat screen) this is dry constant heat. Leave it there for a week. Move it for one day to the top of the dryer while it is running, put it on top of a thin washcloth and don't let it get too hot. Then one day on top of the refrigerator. The combo of heat and vibration seems to work good luck

[n1philli]

[QUOTE=1969azcj5]I washed a nano and a motorola q and both came back to life. Put the iPod on the back of your tv, the part with the vents (assuming it is not a flat screen) this is dry constant heat. Leave it there for a week. Move it for one day to the top of the dryer while it is running, put it on top of a thin washcloth and don't let it get too hot. Then one day on top of the refrigerator. The combo of heat and vibration seems to work good lu

How long did it take you to figure this method out? lol I'd rather throw the damn thing away and buy a new one.

[pb7280]

ya i tried turning it on by plugging it in after a couple days and it owrked. but the problemis theres a watermark on the screen, but its starting to go away. One part of the screen dosnt work when you touch it, but that might go away also. The power button and wifi are also broken, wich i think is because they are both part of the back. the back also bent when it was in the wash, so i think that replacing the back is going to work. but where can i find a back.

[Touchmyipod]

Originally Posted by dlev11

Edited

Can we have a friggin' IQ test when people sign up to this site, or at least something that can gauge one's intelligence, I mean, WTF??? The dude above me is a MORON...again, can some mod get these type of posts out of here, I feel fraud brings down the forum. Little people with little thought. Again don't listen to the tool above me. Argh, and dude(OP) your touch is fried, buy a new touch, be careful with a $500 device next time, and do your own laundry.....

[pb7280]

Originally Posted by Touchmyipod

Can we have a friggin' IQ test when people sign up to this site, or at least something that can gauge one's intelligence, I mean, WTF??? The dude above me is a MORON...again, can some mod get these type of posts out of here, I feel fraud brings down the forum. Little people with little thought. Again don't listen to the tool above me. Argh, and dude(OP) your touch is fried, buy a new touch, be careful with a $500 device next time, and do your own laundry.....

actually its not that bad of an idea, just fix it up. its better than ur suggestion...

[DerekVOF]

Well, that's nice that his suggestion is useful - it's also fraud. And who pays for the fraud? We do in higher prices. Thanks so much.

If you're not smart enough to pull it out of your pants before they go into the wash, why should we pay for your mistake?

[Touchmyipod]

Originally Posted by pb7280

actually its not that bad of an idea, just fix it up. its better than ur suggestion...

I think myself and others already know all about you, but what you typed, enough said. Oh, I wish I can go through life without a brain or thought too, it would be a nice treat.

God, to be young and dumb again. Oh the days...

[dlev11]

Originally Posted by Touchmyipod

Can we have a friggin' IQ test when people sign up to this site, or at least something that can gauge one's intelligence, I mean, WTF??? The dude above me is a MORON...again, can some mod get these type of posts out of here, I feel fraud brings down the forum. Little people with little thought. Again don't listen to the tool above me. Argh, and dude(OP) your touch is fried, buy a new touch, be careful with a $500 device next time, and do your own laundry.....

LMAO! I wasn't serious. Just another suggestion in line with the other gems.

[Touchmyipod]

I'm actually happy your Touch is broken pb7280....it seems you needed a costly lesson. Again don't have your mom do your laundry.

[Touchmyipod]

Originally Posted by dlev11

LMAO! I wasn't serious. Just another suggestion in line with the other gems.

I hope it was a 'rib', because that kind of suggestion is just dumb....this kid should have to pay for his silly mistake. Although, I would love to see the whole scene of him trying to return it, with a sad puppy dog face....but then again, I am glad his touch broke, now the OP has learned a lesson....to dry clean!