topic Re: Water damage in Other Devices

Water damage

Amanda1 — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:26:32 GMT

I dropped my Google Pixel 2 in water last night, seemed fine but now won't charge so I assume the water has damaged the charging port. Maybe too late to try the rice method now. Has anyone had this issue and if so can it be fixed?

Re: Water damage

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:51:14 GMT

@Amanda1 I think the phone is dead in the water. You may need to get a new phone or see if the manufacturer can repair

Re: Water damage

MI5 — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:15:22 GMT

Water damage can be really weird. Sometimes won't effect anything and others a complete total loss. Get it looked at by a qualified phone repair shop and they will be able to assess it accurately.

Re: Water damage

viridis — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:36:30 GMT

I'd suggest cutting out any middle man and going straight to google.
Not sure on warranty legnth but I do know the pixel 2 has an IP 67 rating and should be fine with a little water..

Re: Water damage

Bambino — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:20:36 GMT

@Amanda1 Do you have insurance on the phone? Some homeowners contents policies cover phones. If I were you, I'd be taking a look to see if you have a policy. If you don't, I'd be looking at how much I have in the bank to buy a replacement.:smileysad:

Re: Water damage

b4u2 — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:27:11 GMT

they say if you put it in rice then should help.

Re: Water damage

Amanda1 — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:56:38 GMT

I put it in rice and it's all good now! 🙂

Re: Water damage

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:07:30 GMT

Good news all round then