HELP! My Cellphone got wet!!!!

[NewWorldOrder]

I have an LG enV cellphone. I put it on the bathroom counter this morning, forgot it was there, and when I went to get it, it was wet all on the bottom. Well, now it's acting funny. I think it's the battery. It's fully charged, but it will just shut off, and the bars keep moving from fully charged to only 1 or 2 bars charged. Also, the down arrow key on the inside of the phone doesn't work right, and when I push the speaker button, after it turns on/off the speaker, my calendar pops up, and I have to clear it. It works fine when I put my husbands battery in, except for the arrow key and the speaker key.

Do I just need to let it dry out without using it, or should I take it in. I don't have insurance on it. And, no, I haven't told DH yet, he'll just get mad at me.

[No2Flesh]

1st I would see if you are eligible for a new free phone in your contract.
If not let it dry out and see if that helps. :dunno

[NewWorldOrder]

1st I would see if you are eligible for a new free phone in your contract.
If not let it dry out and see if that helps. :dunno

:lol2 I've only had this one since June.

[No2Flesh]

Mine got wet before and drying it out helped, same with the digicam.
I wouldnt be using it until dry, and would remove the battery.

[NewWorldOrder]

Ok. I have it on open on the kitchen counter, away from the sink, drying out. I took out the battery. I hope this does the trick. Thanks.

[No2Flesh]

PS: If your battery is fried switch with your husbands and then act innocent. :lol

[SumSam]

A hair dryer should help speed things up! :)

[NewWorldOrder]

I hit it with some compressed air, but the weird thing is, that it really didn't get all that wet. I went ahead and left it on, because at the time it was fine, but now it's not so fine. I don't know, it's drying right now, but I think I may have at least fried the battery. We'll see. Batteries are about $40, that's cheaper than buying a new phone.

[TomT]

Even a tiny amount of water will cause it to quit working - happened to me

Just let it air dry for several hours with the battery removed - it should be fine

[NewWorldOrder]

Well, OK. I'm taking your word for it now.

I'll let you know how it all turns out. And if it doesn't work right, Tom gets to buy me a new phone. :heh