My iPod just went through the washing machine. Solved

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Hello,
my iPod Nano (latest generation) just went through the washing machine :(
I just retrieved it, it won't turn on but the computer recognizes it, iTunes recognizes everything.
The screen won't light up!
There's water inside!! What should I do?

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l'ex-charentaisdu86 · Accepted Answer

Since the components, when they get wet, are turned off, and thus water does not create a short circuit, if you turn it on immediately after it gets wet, the water that remains inside will fry the components.

This is certainly the best advice.

kyuusei · Answer

Hello

There's only one way, put it in a cloth and place the cloth on a radiator for at least 8 hours

The problem is the detergent, but since it's thicker than water, you have a tiny chance that it hasn't penetrated the iPod, so let the iPod dry and... pray

Good luck
--
Manga fan // overclocking & gaming fan // Long live rock!!

kyuusei · Answer

You can have it covered under warranty for a defective screen, the problem is that if they see any traces of detergent or anything else, they will refuse it.
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Manga fan // overclocking & gaming fan // Long live rock!!

Toms00007 · Answer

I believe they can see directly if the iPod has been in water or not (normally there is a white capsule at the bottom of the audio jack that turns blue when it comes into contact with water).

Heinzou · Answer

Finally, you know you could have just ended up with a huge downpour...

It's not easy to prove that it got wet...

A cotton swab to remove the detergent, don't forget to take out the cotton or else it won't work, it's obvious ;)

Otherwise, well done on the washing machine!

Kmystik · Answer

When I look, I see water nowhere ^^ XD
But in my opinion, I think there is some inside...
But even if we spill a little water, won't they take it back? Because at worst, I’ll just say I spilled a bottle!

godLike · Answer

Play the rain card ;)

Let it dry well, normally, all electrical devices can be submerged in water, as long as they are thoroughly dried (a few hours on a radiator with a towel, as mentioned above). Since the components, when they get wet, are turned off, the water does not create a short circuit; however, if you turn it on immediately after wetting it, the remaining water inside fries the components.

I tested it with a mobile phone and it works, I'm not telling others to do it but there you go ^^

Best regards.
--
You can fool 1 person 1000 times, but you can't fool 1000 people 1 time.

Kmystik · Answer

Alright ;) My dad is taking me to Carrefour tomorrow :DDD So let's hope he believes my lie lol

Kmystik · Answer

LOL Henzou !! At the same time, chocolate in liquid at 45° can be understood! It melts, LMAO.

Heinzou · Answer

LG Chocolate is a mobile phone! xD  Uncultured, aren't you!

Kmystik · Answer

I find it hilarious! I did it on purpose!! Who do you think you are!! I have it in white lol

Kmystik · Answer

They took it back without asking me anything :DDDDD lol but I have to wait 20 days :( That's not as good XD

kyuusei · Answer

It means they are sending it to Apple's customer service, hoping they won't refuse it there -- Manga fan // overclocking & gaming fan // Long live rock!!

Kmystik · Answer

;)

Toms00007 · Answer

Keep us posted ;)

l'ex-charentaisdu86 · Answer

I already have my Emtec 16GB USB stick that had all my main info, which went through the washing machine. I freaked out during the wash, and it came out unscathed. ;)

l'ex-charentaisdu86 · Answer

I’m not an expert, but since you’re putting it on a radiator, the water is going to evaporate inside your iPod, since it’s closed (case). So since it’s closed, you’re going to keep the same humidity level inside your iPod, so in my opinion, putting it on a radiator won’t change anything, except for heating up what’s inside.

l'ex-charentaisdu86 · Answer

If the openings are small, the water won't evaporate easily in my opinion.

laurette14320 · Answer

She came in well this water, it will surely come out!! Well, I hope. But for now, it’s been over an hour that my iPod has been in the heat but it still won't turn on :'(

l'ex-charentaisdu86 · Answer

I think it will take at least 12 hours for it to dry properly and that it might (very) possibly light up.

laurette14320 · Answer

Yes, thank you =)
But last night, as if by magic, it turned on and the music worked, even the earphones that had also gone through the washing machine worked =) The light works too!! I really didn't believe it after 2 days =/
But now, it works like before, even better lol =D These iPods are really great, they're already so practical and so ingenious, plus they're waterproof!! Honestly, I say BRAVO, for an iPod to work normally again after being submerged in water and soap for nearly an hour. That's impressive!! Apple is really very strong!! ;D But my iPod will probably stay with that tissue at the bottom (apparently, it doesn't block the contacts of the earphones) Cool!! Thank you & kisses
A++

alex · Answer

I have the same thing, but on top of that, it went through the machine at 1200 spins xD so it's a bit dead now. The worst part is that I can still listen to it, but the screen is black.

sexy-jimmy@live.ca · Answer

You put it in rice because rice attracts moisture.

Guigui · Answer

And when he goes through the washing machine and then the dryer, is it the same thing that needs to be done?

bilal_49100 · Answer

dude, it's over, I went to the Tunisian guy and he told me to go buy another one.

bilal_49100 · Answer

I had the same thing happen to me with my iPod Nano and my iPod Touch. I'm unlucky, I know it's dead.

manuela · Answer

Il a pris le l'eau et ne marche plus, l'ordi le reconnaît pas, les casques sont morts je crois !!! Que faire ?

ama29 · Answer

My iPod Nano went through the washing machine and it won't turn on anymore. I've only had it for barely 2 months. Is it still under warranty?

yOshii 9494 · Answer

I accidentally put my iPod in the washing machine and now it doesn't turn on anymore even iTunes doesn't recognize it anymore (it's an iPod shuffle, last generation (the tiny one)) I really need help thank you in advance

chichititino · Answer

My iPod went through the washing machine, luckily on a cold wash. When I saw that, I was of course disgusted! So I let it dry for 4 to 5 days and it works perfectly now :) There's just a few little water spots on the screen when I tilt it, but nothing serious.

chichititino · Answer

My iPod went through the washing machine, fortunately on a cold wash. When I saw that, I was obviously disgusted! So I let it dry for 4 to 5 days and it works perfectly :) There are just some small water stains on the screen when I tilt it, but nothing serious.

SY?D?L Thomas Brondeau sur facebook. · Answer

You're going to the store. But I think you still have the warranty. I have an iPod Shuffle, it also went through the wash, I plugged it in and it still works.

Tina · Answer

I got an iPod, but it went through the washing machine and it doesn't work anymore except when it's plugged into the computer... But it's a gift I received and I don't have the warranty, and I don't dare tell my uncle that it's not working anymore! What should I do?

potetoz92 · Answer

too bad if I had your iPod in front of me I would do it quickly actually in the iPod there is only one cable that doesn’t resist water actually and I know how to fix it

Info29 · Answer

My iPod went through the washing machine and the dryer! I thought it was dead, but it turned back on by itself. The screen was white because there was water inside, but I let it dry in the sun and the wind, and it went back to normal, it just lacks a bit of sound, but I found another way to adjust the volume (you have to go to settings, then music, and finally maximum volume, and you can finally adjust your sound! Thank you, and I hope my advice will be helpful to you, and good luck.

gigi199596 · Answer

Hello everyone,
My iPod Nano 5G also went through the wash but only for half an hour. I placed it on the radiator. Fortunately, it was turned off and locked. I will let it dry for two days on the heater and then I will put it in a bag of dry beans.

Have a nice day everyone and let's pray, but I'm reassured by your messages since iPods are a bit water-resistant, but mine had the headphones unplugged :(

Well, we'll see. I'll keep you posted!

Bye

yanortheman · Answer

For the old generation, with the roulette, you just had to put it in a bowl of rice for 3 to 4 days, even if you had plugged it into your computer right after drowning it, the screen was black, but you eventually ended up finding the iPod as good as new and all clean... For the new generation with touch technology, I'm afraid the backlighting function might be fried... We will be able to confirm in two days which of the two models is tougher.

lespacwe · Answer

For your information, my iPod touch went through a full washing cycle, 45 minutes plus the spin. I instinctively checked to see if it turned on but nothing happened. I put it in a bag full of rice for 24 hours, and the next day, seeing that there was no more condensation on the screen, I tried to turn it on again, nothing. I plugged it into the wall and boom! It resurrected! Thank you for making such sturdy products, APPLE!!

bydeul · Answer

mine has gone through the washing machine, there is a mark, like water inside the screen, but otherwise it works.

My iPod just went through the washing machine.

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