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Help: ipod been in washing machine

bonnie_2
bonnie_2 Posts: 1,463 Forumite
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Is there anything that will make it work. Daughter must have left it in pocket.
My life will be murder when she gets home from school.
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  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    You could try taking it apart as much as you can/dare to and leave it in the airing cupboard for at least a day. Could still be ruined after that though.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • Moneymaker
    Moneymaker Posts: 1,984 Forumite
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    It's unlikely to work ever again.

    Anyway, DON'T try to switch it on. That's certain to kill it completely. Best bet is to remove the stainless case (not easy!) and disconnect the battery. Leave it in a warm dry place for at least a week before reassembling. See
    http://www.ipodbattery.com/slimipodinstall.htm

    http://www.ukipodrepairs.com
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    Otherwise it's professional repair (which may end up being uneconomical) or a new one/replacement.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • OK_Sauce
    OK_Sauce Posts: 988 Forumite
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    Sorry to be pessamistic but I did the same with a mobile phone. It was switched on at the time and therefore 'live' It never worked again. The only saving grace for the ipod was that if it wasn't switched on at the time it may work by thoroughly drying it out in an airing cupboard.
    "...IT'S FRUITY!"
  • rjm2k1
    rjm2k1 Posts: 651 Forumite
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    What kind of ipod? You may be able to claim on your house insurance.
  • bonnie_2
    bonnie_2 Posts: 1,463 Forumite
    can you believe it, dried it out on radiator, charged it up and it works. Hey presto.
  • amcluesent
    amcluesent Posts: 9,425 Forumite
    >and it works.<

    Was it playing Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round":rotfl:
  • Aiadi
    Aiadi Posts: 1,840 Forumite
    bonnie wrote:
    can you believe it, dried it out on radiator, charged it up and it works. Hey presto.
    Did you actually remove the cover to dry it or not?
    Do I want it? ......Do I need it? ......What would happen if I don't buy it??????
  • bonnie_2
    bonnie_2 Posts: 1,463 Forumite
    No i didn't.
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    amcluesent wrote:
    >and it works.<

    Was it playing Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round":rotfl:

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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