Protection for water

[pkabia]

HI guys!
i gat a dhd that im pretty scared of water damaging because of my job as a plumber...

i wanted to make it as "waterproof as possible so i was looking for a case that would protect the volume buttons and the little opening between the screenglass and the original casing
is it a glue/solocone (ish) thing i can smear between the screen glass and the casing?
got any tips?

 

[pkabia]

HI guys!
i gat a dhd that im pretty scared of water damaging because of my job as a plumber...

i wanted to make it as "waterproof as possible so i was looking for a case that would protect the volume buttons and the little opening between the screenglass and the original casing
is it a glue/solocone (ish) thing i can smear between the screen glass and the casing?
got any tips?

50 views and no answers? common guys!

 

[mat_1_uk]

ok as daft as it sounds when working near water or dust i put mine in a ziplock sandwich / freezer bag. I can still have phone conversations etc
its not the perfect answer i know but the peace of mind is a big plus

 

[paul c]

ok as daft as it sounds when working near water or dust i put mine in a ziplock sandwich / freezer bag. I can still have phone conversations etc
its not the perfect answer i know but the peace of mind is a big plus

That's the best idea I can think of. There are a few cases out there but they're not exactly respectful of the form factor

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proporta-BeachBuoy-Waterproof-Case-Desire/dp/B0046NLDDA

Anyway, Google is your friend: "waterproof case desire hd"

 

[panyan]

ok as daft as it sounds when working near water or dust i put mine in a ziplock sandwich / freezer bag.

great idea!

 

[Evostance]

ok as daft as it sounds when working near water or dust i put mine in a ziplock sandwich / freezer bag. I can still have phone conversations etc
its not the perfect answer i know but the peace of mind is a big plus

This.

I put mine in 2 when I went kayaking.

Got hit by a wave and the phone was fine. Can't say everything else in the bag was though

 

[pkabia]

aww i get ig guys! but isnt it a chase that covers atleast the volume buttons?

because dirt is always finding its way up in there

 

[Jacob1369]

Here are alternatives:

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5486&t_mode=des (also posted above)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BeachBuoy-Waterproof-Case-HTC-Desire-HD-/120654122004 (same sh*t, different brand)

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...-Desire-HD/Product.html?ptsl=1&ob=Price&fb=0#

http://www.buybits.com/product/9264.aspx
(just remove the mount)

http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-2600-Water-resistant-Crushproof-Black/dp/B003DXJ5UM (might fit the DHD)

http://www.htcphones.net/wavetooth-helps-to-protect-htc-desire-hd-in-water/ (strange looking but flexible with bluetooth)

Or use an Otterbox Defender series and do the following mods (I'm planning to do the same):

1. Cover the mic, front and rear speaker holes with:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/394637624/waterproof_fabric_speaker_mesh.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/422671911/waterproof_speaker_fabric.html

2. Seal the polycarbonate with a thin layer of waterproofing silicone of sorts... (not too crazy about this idea though...)

Optional:
Use Zagg Invisible shield layer on the phone and make the polycarbonate fit (not sure if it will) and it should add another layer of protection. (just dab powder between the phone display and the built in silicone so it won't stick together in an ugly way)

Hope it helps!

Something to look forward to:
http://www.murata.com/new/news_release/2010/0608/index.html

You should be all set

 

[sj89]

Originally Posted by mat_1_uk View Post

ok as daft as it sounds when working near water or dust i put mine in a ziplock sandwich / freezer bag.

great idea!

You can use with BT Headset then you don't have to take out the desire from the bag/ziplock. Worst case scenario you damage your BT headset

 

[pkabia]

Thank you dude. But i didnt want my phone so look like a school sience project either
I was just wondering if there atleast was a normal looking case that atleast covered the volume keys

And maybe the little crack between the original case and the screen glass





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[Jacob1369]

I'd go with the defender...

Or this:
www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd4-hkr4htace.htm

Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

 

[Hawks556]

I'm using the Case Mate Tough Case, it covers the volume and power buttons and 3/4 of the gap between the screen and aluminium housing. The gap is left uncovered at the top of the screen where the speaker is. It isn't meant to be waterproof but it gives some protection against splashes.

 

[lance989]

I have an otter box commuter series..long story short I thought I lost my phone to find it face down in a puddle...working perfectly. Get any otter box man u got regret it. Defender series is bulky but its up to you.