Washed my iPod

korme · 04-14-2008, 07:52 PM

It was in my pants.

The warranty reads it doesn't cover water damage, but how exactly would they know it was that type of damage, couldn't I just say that it just stopped working?

And yes, I realize I am an idiot.

MikeVic · 04-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Is it clean now at least?

Pyser · 04-14-2008, 07:59 PM

i washed my cell phone once. let it dry out for a few days and it was fine again

not sure it will work with an ipod, but may as well try it and hope

then buy another cuz you know you cant live without one

cartman · 04-14-2008, 08:00 PM

There is a sensor in them that turns a particular color when it comes in contact with water.

Marc Vaughan · 04-14-2008, 08:20 PM

I've been out cycling in the florida downpour with mine before and had it pack up from getting water logged ... after it dried out for a few days it always recovered hopefully yours will also.

korme · 04-14-2008, 08:59 PM

Ok. I will obviously wait and see.

The only thing that worries me is I still didn't even notice after a thorough wash, and only until I heard something clanging in the dryer after about 10 minutes did I go "oh shi".

Flasch186 · 04-14-2008, 09:03 PM

just dry it out completely before turning it on....

lordscarlet · 04-14-2008, 09:37 PM

I poured a full glass of water in my macbook.

General Mike · 04-15-2008, 07:11 AM

A couple months ago, my iPod fell in the toilet. I had the AppleCare extended warranty, and I didn't get a hassle about it. Just filled out a form on the website, got a box to send my old iPod back in a day and a half later, and had a new iPod by the end of the week.

wishbone · 04-15-2008, 10:06 AM

Put it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour. That will help it dry faster. I did this with a gameboy my son played with in the bathtub (no batteries) and it worked fine.

chesapeake · 04-15-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

There is a sensor in them that turns a particular color when it comes in contact with water.

I found this out the hard way when my cell phone and I went swimming in Vegas last year. Under the battery, there is a small disc monted there that turns from white to dark pink when it gets wet. It is the first thing that sales folks are instructed to look at when getting an electronic gadget returned for breaking down.

SnDvls · 04-15-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishbone

Put it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour. That will help it dry faster. I did this with a gameboy my son played with in the bathtub (no batteries) and it worked fine.

But leave the door open to the oven too FYI

dann · 04-15-2008, 03:01 PM

I washed my iPod once and it worked fine once I let it dry out for a few days. Battery life seems to have diminished, but it works.

Maple Leafs · 04-15-2008, 03:14 PM

Is it the traditional white, or did you end up getting one of the blacks?

MikeVic · 04-15-2008, 03:35 PM

awesome post ML.

korme · 04-23-2008, 01:09 AM

So after a few days of half-heartedly pressing the power button hoping it'd turn on after countless days to dry and the "oven trick" to no avail, a lightbulb kicked on today. "What if it is just dead?" Well, yeah, it was. As soon as I plugged it into the charger it started charging and is working. I don't know if the battery is hurt, because it's still sitting on the charger but atleast I don't have to go buy a new one.

THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S REPLY

Axxon · 04-23-2008, 01:38 AM

Got it dirty on a hot summer night,
wash my iPod, wash my iPod,
was no towels or cleaner in sight,
wash my iPod, wash my iPod,
put it in gently, put in my cash
the button labeled hot I managed to mash
now my music player has quit playing trash!
wash my iPod, wash my iPod,
W-A-R-S-H my iPod

M GO BLUE!!! · 04-23-2008, 04:47 PM

My old girlfriend blew up an ipod nano by putting it her sports bra and jogging.

She didn't tell them that boobie-sweat was the culprit in its demise, but got a new one!

Kodos · 04-23-2008, 04:58 PM

What a way to go!

cthomer5000 · 04-23-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

What a way to go!

we should all be so lucky

Galaxy · 04-23-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyser

then buy another cuz you know you cant live without one

The iPod/MP3 may be the best innovation since the PC.

korme · 04-23-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

The iPod/MP3 may be the best innovation since the PC.

I don't know how I went so long without one. But without a car hookup, I don't know how much play it'd get... though when I move I'm buying a Bose/iPod to be my main soundsystem.

04-14-2008, 08:00 PM	#4
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04-14-2008, 09:37 PM	#8
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04-15-2008, 03:14 PM	#14
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04-23-2008, 01:38 AM	#17
Axxon Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Got it dirty on a hot summer night, wash my iPod, wash my iPod, was no towels or cleaner in sight, wash my iPod, wash my iPod, put it in gently, put in my cash the button labeled hot I managed to mash now my music player has quit playing trash! wash my iPod, wash my iPod, W-A-R-S-H my iPod __________________ There are no houris, alas, in our heaven.

04-14-2008, 07:55 PM	#2
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Is it clean now at least?

04-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#3
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	i washed my cell phone once. let it dry out for a few days and it was fine again not sure it will work with an ipod, but may as well try it and hope then buy another cuz you know you cant live without one

04-14-2008, 08:20 PM	#5
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	I've been out cycling in the florida downpour with mine before and had it pack up from getting water logged ... after it dried out for a few days it always recovered hopefully yours will also.

04-14-2008, 08:59 PM	#6
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Ok. I will obviously wait and see. The only thing that worries me is I still didn't even notice after a thorough wash, and only until I heard something clanging in the dryer after about 10 minutes did I go "oh shi".

04-15-2008, 07:11 AM	#9
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	A couple months ago, my iPod fell in the toilet. I had the AppleCare extended warranty, and I didn't get a hassle about it. Just filled out a form on the website, got a box to send my old iPod back in a day and a half later, and had a new iPod by the end of the week.

04-15-2008, 10:06 AM	#10
wishbone High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hillsboro OR	Put it in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour. That will help it dry faster. I did this with a gameboy my son played with in the bathtub (no batteries) and it worked fine.

04-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#13
dann n00b Join Date: Dec 2003	I washed my iPod once and it worked fine once I let it dry out for a few days. Battery life seems to have diminished, but it works.

04-15-2008, 03:35 PM	#15
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	awesome post ML.

04-23-2008, 01:09 AM	#16
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	So after a few days of half-heartedly pressing the power button hoping it'd turn on after countless days to dry and the "oven trick" to no avail, a lightbulb kicked on today. "What if it is just dead?" Well, yeah, it was. As soon as I plugged it into the charger it started charging and is working. I don't know if the battery is hurt, because it's still sitting on the charger but atleast I don't have to go buy a new one. THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S REPLY

04-23-2008, 04:47 PM	#18
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	My old girlfriend blew up an ipod nano by putting it her sports bra and jogging. She didn't tell them that boobie-sweat was the culprit in its demise, but got a new one!

04-23-2008, 04:58 PM	#19
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	What a way to go! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

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