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So I threw my jeans in the bathtub to soak overnight regretfully unaware that my W810 was still in the pocket. Yes, I cried like a school girl when I found it absolutely water logged the next morning. Obviously lifeless I pulled out the battery, sim, and memory card and left it to dry over a fan for about a week before trying to power it on again. Dead... nothing!
So my question is, before I up and pool together Xmas funds and spring for a new one (heard they're only like $300 now) does anyone know if it is possible to have it repaired or is it a total loss?
[ This Message was edited by: Spindizzy on 2007-12-06 08:19 ]
[ This Message was edited by: Spindizzy on 2007-12-06 09:39 ]
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:17:59
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quite possible a total loss, but try spraying the mainboard (but avoid the mic as it seems to kill them) with WD40 or contact cleaner, let it soak for a min or two then dry off and try the phone.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:19:25
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@Sammy
Thanks, I didn't try opening it up as I thought I'd screw it up further. Don't I need a special tool as I thought they didn't look like regular screws if I remember right?
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:23:17
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indeed, that is a tragedy, mate...
looks really dead to me with that overnight soak. you could try sammy's advise but don't expect too much. you need special screw drivers to open up and disassemble your W810i... i guess, the price is lower than what you've quoted. why not try looking for other models as well in the process?
so sorry to read about your W810. such a great phone.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:29:32
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You'd need a Torx T6 screwdriver, which you can pick up for next to nothing on Ebay, an electrical shop may stock them too possibly.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:34:26
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Use this as an opportunity to get another W810. There are plenty of good deals out there right now.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:35:14
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i think it mite just work if ure lucky, try n dry it nicely with a hair dryer....
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:39:01
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Went digging around in the tool drawer and as it turns out I happen to have one of those T6 tools. Gave them a twist but the phone didn't seem to separate or open up that easily and without seeing a how to dissassemble guide I decdided I shouldn't go prying apart at i twithout having a clue what I was doing. I do love the phone however as it seems the newer Walkman's did away with the flash which I found necessary for quality shots. Looks like I'll head over to SE's site and see for sure what they're going for. I would really prefer to replace it before it's phased out. They went and got rid of the T610 before I had the chance to replace that one a while back and that was a real classic, my first favorite.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 09:47:35
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Ahhhhhhhh man, got on the SE USA site where I originally ordered the phone from and it showed it as $299 but when I went to investigate further it turns out it's no longer available. I am beyond bummed. You know how you get attached to a phone. I mean the newer W890 looks cool and all but why would they make a great phone without the flash? Does anyone else know of a reputable in the states to order from that may carry discontinued models?
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Posted: 2007-12-06 10:38:13
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shanespencer Posts: > 500
On 2007-12-06 10:38:13, Spindizzy wrote:
Does anyone else know of a reputable in the states to order from that may carry discontinued models?
You could try
here.
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Posted: 2007-12-06 10:40:46
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