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ckhhrryissAug 11, 2010
MacGyver anyone?
tyg10Aug 11, 2010
There had BETTER be duct tape in there.
I'll be right back!
tyg10Aug 11, 2010
Nope. No duct tape. I'm most disappointed. ;)
bukowskyAug 11, 2010
Duct tape works for everything...
brucealmightyAug 11, 2010
Duct tape and WD-40 can handle most repairs, depending on whether you want to stick or unstick something.
andrihbAug 12, 2010
I thought it was called duck tape. That's what the Mythbusters said anyway.
Closed AccountAug 12, 2010
General repair rules:
1) If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape.
2) If you can't duct it, f**k it.
emecksAug 11, 2010
rice work an absolute treat to dry out water, or indeed mint tea, damaged phones… just ask my missus ;)
particleman420Aug 11, 2010
can i have her phone number?
jeworldAug 11, 2010
Where are you manners dude?
Pics first.
dinglebuttAug 11, 2010
The only thing you need is a swift kick.
StrutThatAssAug 11, 2010
Or learn how to light a fire.
Most nerds on Digg will ask me what is fire.
juliusthecatAug 11, 2010
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orangerevelAug 11, 2010
Yes, dunking electronics in pure ethanol and then putting it in a hot over sounds like a fine idea!
areallygoodnameAug 11, 2010
Meh. Auto-ignition temperature of rubbing alcohol is 399C.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol
"Animal fat has an ignition point of ca. 287°C"
http://www.nafed.org/resources/library/UL300.cfm
Closed AccountAug 12, 2010
Plus, rubbing alcohol is essentially LCD cleaner. Good for cleaning electronics because it's not conductive like water. And, it evaporates very quickly.
juliusthecatAug 12, 2010
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areallygoodnameAug 11, 2010
I intentionally wash my electronics from time to time, pretty much every low voltage device except LCD screens, magnetic harddrives and batteries can take it.
The components come out shiny and dust free and become easier to solder. I've never had a component fail or rust after a wash. Forget the rubbing alcohol or kitty litter, I find simply drying them completely before use is enough.
/This is common btw. While soldering a lot of hobbyists have a cap of soapy water and sponge on hand to wash electronics that refuse to stick to the solder.
y0tsuyaAug 12, 2010
What I do with wet electronics is to take it apart as much as I can like the article says, but instead of sealing it I leave it on top of a constant heat source like a TV (because my TV's on all the time) and leave it there overnight. That accelerates the evaporation of water inside and the equipment should be usable again by morning. Works for me every time.
akazabamAug 11, 2010
So, if my phone gets wet, and the only thing I have on hand is kitty litter, what am I supposed to do if my cat proceeds to pee on it?
Closed AccountAug 12, 2010
Eat the pussy. Then go buy a new phone.
mywhitenoiseAug 11, 2010
Do these really work? I don't want to f**k up my LCD screen even further.
Closed AccountAug 12, 2010
Judging by that statement, it doesn't sound like you have much to lose.
onebeforezodAug 11, 2010
I've fixed soooo many headphone cables with electrical tape. Just cut and slplice another plug when the dreaded "loose plug" cut outs happen. Easy as pie. Fixed a pair of 150 dollar sonys I found in my old apt this way-the left cahnnel didn't work so the previous owner had just ditched them. Used for studio work now :D
jull1234Aug 12, 2010
Heh, I've used dry rice to revive a smartphone I left in a cargo pocket and put through the washer. The touchscreen doesn't work as well, but its generally fully functional.
bipolarruledoutAug 12, 2010
Weak.
badtzmartinAug 12, 2010
Petroleum Jelly on a scratched CD? Meh.