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Memnoch30
29th September 2007, 11:00 PM
Well my 8525 appears to have a certain love for koi ponds or is a true samurai. I was taking some pictures at the Anderson Japanese Garden in Illinois and I take it out to txt a friend and it completely slips from my hand, flying close to 5ft towards the pond and in it goes. I took it out of the pond, took the battery and the sim card and dashed for the restrooms and put the hand drying blower on it until it dried.

I was thinking of letting it dry until tomorrow and try it out, but to be honest I don't have much hope, but I was still wondering if this has happened to anybody here and if there's anything I should try if it doesn't start or if I should do anything else before I start it up.

The thing is, just last night I stopped by my local AT&T store to ask about the Kaiser's release date. I was curious about the Kaiser although I wanted to hold out until maybe the next gen or something but I guess my phone got jealous and decided to commit suicide today.

I guess being in a japanese garden that was the closest to seppuku that my phone could do it itself to keep its honor.

Memnoch30
29th September 2007, 11:10 PM
Alright I couldn't wait and decided to give it a try. Everything works, I can even make phone calls, but the screen is white. I can barely make out traces of the image, but I can do everything, even browse the internet.

Any thoughts regarding how to fix the lcd? Don't want to open it up yet as it seems to be working, so I'll wait for some feedback. I can even post pictures if anybody wants to see what it looks like.

stevebonning
29th September 2007, 11:51 PM
Look at my posts in this thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305139&page=3) Mine took a bath, got the white screen, but after while recovered and is now my backup (insurance) phone. It also hit the water a second time and recovered well. I really love this 8525. I suggest you open it up, take the battery and SIM card out, and leave it for a good week or so, then try it. Worked for me!

Memnoch30
29th September 2007, 11:57 PM
Look at my posts in this thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305139&page=3) Mine took a bath, got the white screen, but after while recovered and is now my backup (insurance) phone. It also hit the water a second time and recovered well. I really love this 8525. I suggest you open it up, take the battery and SIM card out, and leave it for a good week or so, then try it. Worked for me!

Holy shit I just read your posts, damn impressive!!! That phone is certainly a fighter!