Replace Warranty Dots

[willy101]

Hey,

I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet. it still works (and the toilet was clean) but the white dot you can see after taking out the battery and looking above the serial code is now red. Is there any way to replace that dot? Are there any other water indicators? My device is under warranty and I want to get it replaced.

 

[neotekz]

there is another water indicator in your battery. you can try to find the water indicator sticker on ebay. i have no idea if they have the exact one.

 

[willy101]

I have replaced my phone at least 3 times and they always send me my phone first and then I send mine. Do you think they'll check the water indicators and fine me?

also anyone have a picture of a battery with the indicator? Mine is white with red lines dunno if that's cause it's wet or if it's always like that

 

[ifalldownalot]

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[CaelanT]

I have replaced my phone at least 3 times and they always send me my phone first and then I send mine. Do you think they'll check the water indicators and fine me?

also anyone have a picture of a battery with the indicator? Mine is white with red lines dunno if that's cause it's wet or if it's always like that

They will see it has been in water from the indicators, and then you will be billed full retail for a new phone. My ex tried this herself..............yeah, she peed a little when she got the bill. If you are under contract, they will suspend your service if you don't pay for the replacement. She said FU to AT&T when this happened and changed carriers right away.

 

[95rr900]

That's usually the first thing they ask, probably the first thing they check !

Btw, no such thing as a clean toilet...lol!

Sent from my MB860 using xda premium

 

[willy101]

the cool thing is it works aside from some memory hiccups and the random alarm going off.

gps and internet work great lol i'll check ebay and let you know

so only 2 indicators right? 1 on the phone and 1 on the battery?

also would this work? http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Cell-Phones-quotI-Got-Wetquot-Indic/?ALLSTEPS

Or maybe i can order a new phone and then swap the stickers then send them my busted phone?

 

[Alaq]

the cool thing is it works aside from some memory hiccups and the random alarm going off.

gps and internet work great lol i'll check ebay and let you know

so only 2 indicators right? 1 on the phone and 1 on the battery?

also would this work? http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Cell-Phones-quotI-Got-Wetquot-Indic/?ALLSTEPS

Or maybe i can order a new phone and then swap the stickers then send them my busted phone?

I had a problem like yours before, except my Atrix was "damaged" by rain... Everything worked, but I just wanted to get it replaced, so what I did:

1. Ordered this: WATER DAMAGE INDICATOR STICKER FOR HTC DESIRE Z A7272
This is the replacement for the HTC G2, it's the largest water damage sticker size out there. Atrix is 6mm, G2 is 4mm. It works because only 2mm is shown on the Atrix, so that leaves 2mm for error.

2. When it gets to you follow this guide till step 6.

3. On the back cover that you took off you will find the red sticker. Peel it off. Take the HTC sticker and place it so that the white side is facing the right way, the sticky side won't be touching anything.

4. Apply a small piece of tape on the sticky red side to keep it on the casing. Check that you did a good job, and put the phone back together.

5. Get it replaced under warranty!

 

[willy101]

Thanks guys cheers

 

[Dillsnik]

I wonder if you could just use like a plain white sticker, like from an address label or something

 

[willy101]

the only thing i'd be worried about is that they might try getting it wet

 

[barry99705]

You guys do know insurance fraud is a felony right?