water damage iphone 3gs, help

[mikie64]

hi just got a.3gs everything works ,connect to itune,make the right noise went usb is connected,it evens show the green battery sign,,....but the phone will not charge..[.it not the dock port] any help?

[Canker_Canison]

It can still be the charge port, but more than likely the battery needs replacing.

Just to explain, the charge port is connected to the main board by a ribbon with a push connector. It's more than likely there's residue & corrosion on that connector.

Take the phone apart, buy some 99.9% IPA off ebay. Get the wife's toothbrush & scrub the board socket & the ribbon connector. Remove the metal covers & scrub what you can with the IPA. Do not touch the digitizer or LCD with the IPA, just the connectors if needed.

Dry it with a hot air gun or hair dryer.

Put it back together & try it again.

Videos are available on taking the 3GS apart on you tube.

Still no joy, order a battery. If the current battery is swollen it will need replacing no matter what.

[mikie64]

thanks mr canison .up and running now..but the misses wants words with you,,,,,,,