2 dead strips

I have the very first iphone version (iPhone 2G). After few years of owning it I finally accidentaly dropped it. Most of the screen was white (but the glass was okay). I took it to a repairman. When I got it back the picture was fine (I could see everything), but bottom part of the screen was unresponsive to touch. It wasn't that big of a deal. But now it got a little bit wet. Not soaked in water, but it got some rain on it. So now there is a new dead strip, above the other one (there is a small strip between dead strips which works). Usually when phones get wet there is something big I think (entire screen doesn't work or something), but this is weird - because only a small part doesn't work. What should I do? I need to get rid of new strip, I'm fine with the old one.. Can I clean it and hope it will go away when I open it up? Also.. can the experts tell that it has gotten wet?

Thank you.

Peanutbutter said:

What should I do? I need to get rid of new strip, I'm fine with the old one.. Can I clean it and hope it will go away when I open it up? Also.. can the experts tell that it has gotten wet?

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You can try placing it in a bowl of dry rice and leave it sitting there for a day or two. This isn't full proof but the rice can act as a sponge and draw some moisture out of the phone. I have heard this helps if you are quick about it.

There is a small strip inside the phone which can be seen inside the 30-pin dock connector, that will change color if it gets wet. All cell phones have these strips (or circular pads) that change color to indicate water damage.

Did put it into rice, didn't do anything. I'm not sure I can see the strip from the bottom. I don't see any red though. But if I look on the top from the headphone jack then I can clearly see white.