Does any one know where the water damage indicators are on the desire?
I believe there's one in the battery compartment. Should turn pink/red if it's come in contact with water. It's the big white sticker under the battery I believe.
There are usually some inside the phone too.
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No it's just I have bricked my phone so I have to send it back in.
But I work in very damp environment. And after hearing the stories with the Iphone, and their water tabs. So want to make sure they can't give me sh1t ;-0
There is one under the battery. One on the battery. One at the bottom of the phone hidden inside. Around the usb connector area.
That's all. I have opened my Desire many times.
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After having my Desire in pieces i noticed 1 additional water indicator hidden away and thought people may be interested in knowing.
There are the two visible one which are beneath battery contact pins and one on the actual battery. These two on mine were still white after dropping it in a drink!
The third is inside the actual handset located directly next to the usb port. Of which mine is completely pink.
Thought it might be interesting info for anyone else who manages to water/liquid damage their devices.
My battery indicator is completely pink, and I never ever dropped it in water or anything of sorts.
Some places have such a high level of humidity that the stickers just turn pink.
Also, taking hot showers with the mobile nearby will probably turn them pink too.
Am I imagining it or is my Desire giving me mini electric shocks?
It's just like a tingling sensation from around the edge of the phone. **Edit Anyone know what sort of multimeter I would need to test this and what settings I would use**
Should I take my phone back - I only got it last week?
Also the phone seems to heat up towards the lower quarter of the back under use - is this also normal?
Thanks
Coastline said:
Am I imagining it or is my Desire giving me mini electric shocks?
It's just like a tingling sensation from around the edge of the phone. **Edit Anyone know what sort of multimeter I would need to test this and what settings I would use**
Should I take my phone back - I only got it last week?
Also the phone seems to heat up towards the lower quarter of the back under use - is this also normal?
Thanks
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Electric shocks are not normal, warming up is.
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I know what you mean by the electric shocks. A buddy of mine had the exact same problem with his desire. He walked around for a week getting zapped as he wasn't sure if he was imagining it. Take it back to HTC. Your phone needs to be serviced.
does this only happen if the phone is connected via the USB port to some external device like a notebook or your AC adapter? Then it's normal.
Does this also happen if it's not connected to anything? Then it's not normal
Heat:
Yes, it's normal. The CPU with a small heat spreader is located at the bottom of the desire. And the CPU produces heat. The Desire can get really warm, so nothing to worry about.
This happens when it's not plugged into anything.
Thought I was going nuts but I don't think so - well no more than usual.
Anyone have any suggestions for testing this. I have a multimeter but have no idea what I should do with it! :-(
put your Desire on a wooden desk and touch it with only one finger on the bronze colored edge. Do you get a shock then?
Or do you only get a shock while holding it in your hand? Maybe because there's a high voltage between the edge and the USB connector?
set your multimeter to Voltage. Put one probe on the edge of the Desire (without touching the Desire with your finger or anything else), the other probe to the ground, e.g. a conductive heater or a blank heating pipe or the ground pole in your wall socket (but be careful ).
Measure both DC and AC voltages. Any high voltages? Something above a few mV?
Also measure the voltage between the casing and the USB socket frame.
My theory... metal casing + static charge = electric schock! Used to get these in clothes stores
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I can't get any reading of my multimeter but I must admit to not really knowing what I'm doing!
"Static" .....hmmm I wonder!
Well, it's gone to be examined! They may even send it to HTC to be tested!
Lady in the shop gave me that knowing "you're a looney" look!
When I mentioned it was more like a tingle than a shock she smiled and said "Maybe that's why they call it a 'Desire' "! Should have seen that one coming!
Maybe it is just me and static but as I haven't had it on any of my previous HTC phones there must be something with the design that amplifies it!
Just have to wait and see...
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Maybe it is just me and static but as I haven't had it on any of my previous HTC phones there must be something with the design that amplifies it!
Just have to wait and see...
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Well it would just be the metal rim around the phone and the electrons on your fingers...
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Have my phone back from Vodafone:
"They are pleased to say the fault has been fixed"
"One of our engineers has thoroughly tested your phone. The repair centre was unable to identify a fault with your phone.
"As part of the repair process we have given your phone a full internal service including upgrading the software as this is how many faults are fixed!
So - the fault that they couldn't find is now fixed and my phone has new spark plugs and fresh oil!
Don't you just love automated letters!
So it's looking like it must be a static issue! Guess I'll just have to live with it!
cooooool....
Hi all,
My GF has a G2. A few days ago she put it in her cup holder in her car. There was a few mm of water from a degraded fast food cup in the cup holder. She told me that the water might have reached the earphone.
We let the phone dry out for 48hrs and put the battery back in. Initially it worked for about 6hrs with no problems but when she came home from work the phone would only boot into the bootloader. Once in the bootloader I can not select any options nor turn the phone off. Taking the battery out is the only option, but when it's put back in we go back to the bootloader.
I have attached a picture of the bootloader screen. You can see there is some striation on the bottom of the screen. This striation is at the opposite end from where the phone touched the water.
1. is the striation normal? (think I know the ans to that one but...)
2. Can I try anything to get the phone up and running?
3. Would it be worth a warranty replacement call? The White dot behind the battery is still white, but I think the screen could be a give away to water damage.
Looks like water trapped under the screen. Water could have run from one end of the phone to the other, especially if you held it back upright while water was still inside. Or it could have re-condensed in a different spot from where it was submerged.
If water is still trapped under the screen, its obviously not completely dry. I would try to dry it more, you can try the trick of placing the phone in a bag of uncooked rice, or chemical dessicant packs (like the kind some items come packed with that say "do not eat") to help pull the water out of the phone. 2 days does not seems like enough time, if you just tried just air drying it without one of these tricks. Power off until you are more sure the phone is dry, or you are just doing more damage.
Rice is your best bet right now. It can work wonders.
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Rice trick is your best bet. Might be too late now. Should have never turned it back on, and if it was on at the time, should have shut it off immediately till you consulted xda. At least you will know for next time! Good luck! Fyi you didn't need to blur that stuff out.
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Put it under a 100w lamp or.under something warm, leave for 24hrs
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Hi,
I know there is a lot of information on the Internet about Water Damage, but i can't seem to find out what's going with my device.
Here's what happened: i went for a run with my phone stuck to my arm by a rubber band. When i got home i found that the sweat of my arm had damaged the phone: it didn't want to turn on and the water damage stickers are red. I dried the sweat of the back of the phone with a towel (it wasn't much) and i was able to turn it up for an hour or two and it seemed fined, only the battery indicator was crazy (exclamation mark). I wasn't able to charge my battery as well. The indicator led is crazy as well (when i try to charge my battery it blinks orange, green and so on).
The phone itself seems fine is the battery that cannot charge and seems damaged causing the phone to turn off frequently. What do you think? Should a buy a new battery or a new phone?
(sorry for my bad english)
1: don't run with the phone. Two: try with another battery, the battery seems broken.
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If phone is still damp put it in a bowl of dry rice, it will remove any excess moisture.
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That phone is not designed to be used that way, you should use an external casing that's not connected to your skin and as such less likely to be sweat damaged. (i.e.: belt clip of sort).
The suggestion to place into a jar of rice for a day or two is typically a good way to draw out any moisture, the main thing you DO NOT want to do is attempt to power it on or charge while humidity still exists inside the device.
I bought a new battery and the phone works just fine, only the old battery was damaged. Thanks for the help.
This is more of a question about sweat
I didn't want to make another thread about sweat damage, so i figured I might as well ask here. I have a problem where it seem that my touch screen collects moisture inside my pants pocket. One time at the mall i stood watching a football game for like an hour, when i took out my phone the screen was completely soaked like i gave it a good spray with a spray bottle. I think the problem is that the phone is warm so it causes me to sweat more? Funny thing is I feel warm but it doesn't seem like i was sweating, yet screen still collect alot of moisture.
The phone is working fine, no sign of any water related damage and that incident been about 2 weeks ago. My real question is, anyone got any recommendation as to how to carry my phone to prevent any further water exposure?
So I got a friend that just bought a brand new HTC One M8 about 2 weeks ago and his dumb*ss accidentally left the phone outside while it was pouring rain. Here's over here tripping out cause he already put the phone in a bag of rice and left it there for a day and the phone still won't power on. He says when he plugs the phone in, a red light blinks and the battery icon stays on. Is there any way it can be fixed or if HTC can replace/repair the phone?
Water damage is water damage. Something is almost always broke from water. If it won't turn on, his is obviously toast.
As far as warranty, usually only insurance or extra coverage of some sort will cover water. Not usually the basic barebones coverage. He may be out of luck.
I know, crappy . But water is merciless.