Ipod Problems... (1 Viewer)

[DaveF]

Put the iPod in a baggie of rice for 24 hrs to dry it out. It's working normally again! ()

 

[Joseph DeMartino]

FYI, in case this kind of thing comes up again. The things that will generally screw-up small electronics like this when liquids are spilled on them are shorts due to electrical connections being made, corrosion from water and sticky residue when the liquid evaporates. (This applies to calculators, cell phones, MP3 players, even keyboards and mice.)

First thing to do is turn them off. Next is remove the battery, if applicable, or disconnect from power. Next find a container slightly lager than the object, drop the object into it, and fill with rubbing alcohol just to cover. The alcohol will displace the water, is less corrosive and evaporates faster. Agitate to help ensure the alcohol penetrates, let soak for a couple of hours, then remove from the bath. Remove the cover if possiible and diassemble the object as far as you fee comfortable doing. Let air dry for at lest 48 hours, longer if the cover remains on. This will ensure that everything, including any residual water, has time to evaporate. Reassemble, reconnect the power, and try again.

Regards,

Joe

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Originally Posted by DaveF /forum/thread/210528/ipod-problems/30#post_3647240

 

[DaveF]

I considered silica but I didn't have any available.

I was hasty in pronouncing full success. It's mostly working, but does not connect and sync consistently. But well enough to not spend $99 repairing it.

 

[Parker Clack]

Dave:

Did you try Joe's suggestion?

 

[Joseph DeMartino]

I considered silica but I didn't have any available.

You mean you don't save all the silica that comes with your electronics? I just assumed that everybody around here did.

Why, I have whole rooms filled with the stuff. (Comes in handy as a sandbag replacement during hurricane season.)

You might want to give that alcohol bath idea a try. There could be gunky residue in there causing problems.

Regards,

Joe