Water Damage + Cracked Screen

Water Damage + Cracked Screen

I managed to score an ipod at a theme park for $2 ($1 for two attempts). I dropped it and cracked the top of the screen, but it worked just fine. That is, until I was ironing and listening to it at the same time. I got water on it and in the crack. I put it in rice and it seemed to work. Eventually, the screen became unresponsive and now it will not even turn on. What could be the problem, and how can I solve it? I don't want to have to take it apart unless i absolutely have to.

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bert [Entry]

"herbiefreak, sorry to hear about your misfortune. There are plenty of other people on here who experienced the same. Just do a quick search under water damage. Anyhow, number 1 advise. DO NOT TURN IT ON UNTIL IT IS ABSOLUTELY DRY. Give it plenty of time to dry out. Leave it in uncooked rice for a couple of days ( I like to always make sure that it is guaranteed to be dry) you may even have to change some of the rice if it gets to moist. Since you do not want to open it you may have to try to turn it on, WHEN you are CERTAIN that it is dry. Now if it does not turn on you will probably have to open it up. My first step then would be to replace the Battery. The iPod batteries do absolutely not like water and can react volatile with it. If and when you have to open it iPod Touch 2nd Generation Repair

I would try and use some isopropyl alcohol and a little soft brush and try to clean the logic board with it. My concern is always corrosion of the components that might lead to failure at a later date. But start with the battery first if you have to. Good luck to you"

bert [Entry]

thanks. I've done all that, turning it on and all. It did work, and that's what my issue is, up until taking it apart. I will try that. thanks again.

bert [Entry]

Not yet. I've still got to get one, and a. new charger.

bert [Entry]

uhhhh my iPhone screen i severely cracked and i accidentally dumped it into the swimming pool i took it out immediately and dried it off ofcouse and turned it off its in rice bag now.....is it possible it would be fine T.T oh godddd

bert [Entry]

Did u do this to your cracked phone or just water because I wanna know how to do it with cracked screen