It is inevitable that people will spill liquids on iPods, accidentally throw them into the washer, or somehow find them in the swimming pool at the end of a party. Anyone who somehow gets his/her iPod wet will be happy to know that there are several ways to get it working again.
No matter how an iPod gets wet, there are ways to minimize the damage. The first way is to turn the iPod off. Most electronic devices get damaged when electricity flows through their wet components. The good news about most iPods is that they are ruggedly built and there is very little space for water to collect. If coffee or water is spilled on an iPod, shut it off and wipe it quickly before the liquid has a chance to penetrate the device.
Now that the iPod is off, the immediate danger is over. Start the drying process by allowing the device to dry for at least 24 hours. However, if the device got wet in the rain for a short time, a couple of hours should do the trick. Wait a day before turning on devices that are absolutely soaked, that is, submerged in a pool or deposited in a washing machine. If the unit does not work or works partially, there are three options to get it working again:
- Exchange or let Apple repair it.
- Try to repair it via the “Rice Method.”
- Send it to a specialist who fixes water damaged iPods.
Exchange or Let Apple Repair the iPod
iPods come with a warranty. In addition, many consumers opt for an extended service agreement as a precaution. However, it should be noted that the Apple warranty does not cover water damaged iPods. If the user bought an extended warranty from a third party, they will have to find out whether it covers water damage. Some sneaky iPod owners wait for their unit to completely dry out then try to return it to an Apple store or outlet. These persons might be able to get a replacement or the iPod repaired free of charge. However, Apple employs smart technicians and assistants who may be able to figure out how the iPod got damaged.
Try to Repair the iPod Via the “Rice Method”
Since the warranty does not cover water damage, try to fix the unit by opening it up and trying to dry it out completely. One way to totally dry out the iPod is by using the Rice Method. Although it is not guaranteed to work, it is well worth a shot.
The Rice Method
Take the iPod apart as best as possible by opening it up, removing the battery, and gently wiping the parts with a cotton swab and alcohol. Once all the parts have been separated, put them in a plastic bag with dry, uncooked rice. Leave these items in the dry rice for about 24 to 48 hours. It is also a good idea to keep the bag in a dry, warm environment. Once the time has elapsed, put the iPod back together and see if it works.
Send the iPod to a Specialist Who Fixes Water Damaged iPods
If Apple is not an option for fixing the iPod or if the Rice Method did not work, there are businesses out there that specialize in repairing iPods – even water damaged ones. Two specialists to contact are methodshop.com and rapidrepair.com. The chances of success depend on the degree of water damage that the iPod has suffered, but if the iPod is easily fixed, it is well worth the money and effort.
mi padre a metido mi ipod en la lavadora lo primero que izo fue intentar encenderlo, despues le dio con el secador del pelo , y mas tarde lo conecte al ordenador pero nada aora estoy intentando con el truco del arroz, POR FAVOR QUE ALGUIEN ME DIGA K PUEDO HACER POR FAVOR POR FAVOR POR FAVOR
Hello,
I dropped my Ipod touch in the toilet and tried turning it on directly afterward. It did not work and I plugged it into the charger and still didnt work I did each of these things several times trying to see if it would work. Is it bad if I tried charging and turning it on several times and if it is what do I do and what will happen to the ipod?
I did the exact same thing but in the swimming pool. I turned it on as soon as I realized I was swimming with it in my pocket. The screen lit up but when I touched the unlucky thing it wouldn’t work. So I put it in the sun to dry. It felt extremely hot so I bring it inside and started charging it. After a while it came up with it was too hot on the screen so I un-plugged it and started charging it again. After a while I un-plugged it and asked my techno mate what to do. He tried pulling it apart to no avail and then went on about how much he hates apple
I have no idea what to do now. He says I probably fried the circuits by plugging the charger in. And my iPod is probably long gone, I have not yet tried the rice method but I don’t think it will work. 
right my sister was listening to her ipod and dropped it in the sink! we had it in a pot of rice for 3 months now and i was wondering how to actually open it up? (apple said it might help) x
hey guys.
my ipod went through the washer, and had water trapped in the screen and when shaken it would start dropping out of the pñugs for both charger and earphones.
what i did was leave it for almost 24 hours, screen down under a regular desklamp, about 2 cm from the bulb.
it got pretty warm and i removed it every once in a while so it wouldnt fry the circuits, but after 12 hours the water started disappearing from the screen and also when shaken, no water came out.
after a day, when i pressed center button, all it did was ask for power. but i suggest you leave it until all the water is gone before connecting it to the charger.