The Washing Machine and the Droid X

**Site D** · 12-27-2010, 05:02 PM

Took advantage of the two for one deal on the Droid X earlier this month. Set one up for me and one for my son. He came home the other night and decided to do some laundry after work. After a short while he couldn't find his phone, put two and two together and then checked the washing machine which was by then completing the cycle. So we put in rice for two days, but still some water in it. I took it apart and got the remaining water out. Cleaned up the screens and put it back together. Turned it on and the bootloader came up. Where do I start this when my PC doesn't recognize the phone on the USB connection. Can I reprogram the original system or should I just root it now? Any help appreciated. See attached picture for bootloader screen.

**broadwayblues** · 12-27-2010, 05:05 PM

I would try this:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/moto...tml#post491460

The fact that you can get back to the bootloader is a good sign.

Good luck!

**Heisenberg** · 12-27-2010, 05:51 PM

Exactly what's in the thread already posted. I bricked my phone the other
day and got the bootloader. Did the SBF using RSD lite as well and got it
working fine again.

**karmiccalamity** · 12-27-2010, 06:53 PM

did the water damage stickers on the battery and under the the battery door change colors? if they and still white and red id just send it back before the 30 days are up

**Site D** · 12-27-2010, 07:00 PM

The disk is red under the battery door. I can swap the battery with my phone.

**Johnly** · 12-27-2010, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by karmiccalamity

did the water damage stickers on the battery and under the the battery door change colors? if they and still white and red id just send it back before the 30 days are up

I assure you, they are toast.

**karmiccalamity** · 12-27-2010, 07:11 PM

haha just checkin

if you have insurance the phone could just "fall" out the car window

**Site D** · 12-27-2010, 07:58 PM

Yeah, I know, I have a new DX for parts only for sale, lol. I tried RDS Lite 4.9 with sbf file but still no sign of life. I wil take it by Verizon and see if they can flash it. If not, I think the boy will have to go back to his BB.

**Johnly** · 12-27-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by karmiccalamity

haha just checkin

if you have insurance the phone could just "fall" out the car window

LOL! If the stickers did survive that I would "GASP" : ) My daughters iPod shuffle survived a wash and a dry without rice, so anything is possible

**albertdc** · 12-27-2010, 08:05 PM

That bites! I guess no insurance, right? For others, this would be covered by the Asurion insurance plan, right?

**Site D** · 12-27-2010, 08:41 PM

No insurance, never needed it in the past, both very careful with our phones usually. Thanks for everybodys help.

**Smitty_82** · 12-27-2010, 08:48 PM

I hate to see this happen, I've had insurance since my wife's friend dropped my old EnV into a cup of Gatoraid, lol.

**Site D** · 12-27-2010, 08:51 PM

True, never needed it in the past. Oh well, time to break out the BB to activate. Thanks for the help.

**Smitty_82** · 12-27-2010, 08:57 PM

Make sure you call VZW or go online to have the MEID on the BB added back to that number. You can't just activate with *228. Found that out the hard way when a had to get a replacement.

**racinwarrior** · 12-27-2010, 09:14 PM

how much you want for it

**themusicmonkey** · 12-27-2010, 09:55 PM

Try the bag of dry rice trick to if you haven't already. Stick it in a bag of uncooked rice and this will help absorb any moisture you may have missed.

**broadwayblues** · 12-28-2010, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by themusicmonkey

Try the bag of dry rice trick to if you haven't already. Stick it in a bag of uncooked rice and this will help absorb any moisture you may have missed.

The OP said he did that for two days and still had water in it, but letting it sit in rice for a couple more days can't hurt it.

Maybe try to flash it again after a couple of days. Who knows?

**2010 ZR1** · 12-28-2010, 12:37 AM

Phone has 1 year manufacturer's warranty, but since he took it apart, he probably killed the stickers. If not, then just say it died while using it in the rain waiting for a ride, pos and all that and get a new one.

**Johnly** · 12-28-2010, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by 2010 ZR1

Phone has 1 year manufacturer's warranty, but since he took it apart, he probably killed the stickers. If not, then just say it died while using it in the rain waiting for a ride, pos and all that and get a new one.

For real dude. He prolly hacked them into shreds.....the washer was never considered a water mark.

**jellomania** · 12-28-2010, 07:29 AM

If it's still within the first 30 days of purchase then you can still as insurance to the phone

Originally Posted by Site D

No insurance, never needed it in the past, both very careful with our phones usually. Thanks for everybodys help.

**WAldenIV** · 12-28-2010, 09:13 AM

I think you need to use RSD Lite 4.8 with the X. I don't think that 4.9 works with the X.

**Site D** · 12-28-2010, 07:40 PM

I tried 4.8 first, gave me a big FAIL at the end of the update. Then tried 4.9, still the same. Used 2.3.15?, 2.3.320 and 2.3.340 sbf's, still no change. Maybe the X requires a different combination to make it work. I don't know if he updated the phone to .340, I know I got the OTA the day after I got mine activated.

**wildman** · 12-29-2010, 05:28 AM

I am confused, which 2.3.340 SBF are everyone reporting? All sites I have seen keep talking about 2.3.15 or the leaked 2.3.20. What link are everyone using that has been verified for 2.3.340 OTA?

**dmcman73** · 12-29-2010, 08:32 AM

I would add the insurance to the account and wait about a week or so then call in for a claim. You'll pay about $50 or $60 out of pocket but at least he'll get a new phone. Tell the insurance company you dropped in the lake while ice fishing or something...

**p08757** · 12-29-2010, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by dmcman73

I would add the insurance to the account and wait about a week or so then call in for a claim. You'll pay about $50 or $60 out of pocket but at least he'll get a new phone. Tell the insurance company you dropped in the lake while ice fishing or something...

I think you need to have the phone make a call or use data AFTER you add the insurance before you can file a claim.

I think the OP's son may have to go back to the BB.

After the CES and some of the new phones are announced and released, I'm sure there will be a glut of used Android phones on Craigs List and such. He may be able to pick one up for around $200.00 give or take....