SE keypad problem>>

[panacea_amc]

Yesterday nite, a cup of water fell over my SE W550i..I immediately dried it wid a cloth and left it under a running fan to dry up...Today mrning i see that sum of the buttons fail to function..I am advisd to go to the service centre..But b4 dat, shud i wait 4 sumtime to see dat if d keypad starts working again on its own...And how much will d service centr guys charge me for mending d keypad?
Thanks for the help.

 

[krazzy]

Let it dry completely for 2-3 days. Don't put in the battery and try to turn it ON till then. If after that the keypad still refuses to work then send it to the service centre.

 

[panacea_amc]

Thanks for ur reply...
but i have not switched it off ever since water fell on it...
today, i removed the battery and and dried in the sun..but of no avail...the keys are stll not working..

 

[krazzy]

It'll take some time to dry on it's own. If you are living in an area with high humidity then it'll take a ait longer. But till then don't put the battery in or try to turn it ON. It could cause a short circuit which could make things even worse.

Also I feel it is important to state here that no matter what happens and even if you completely run out of patience, DO NOT use a hair dryer to dry the phone. It would fry the ICs and then you'll be staring at a fat repair bill. Just let it dry on its own in shade. Don't put it under direct sunlight for long time as it would over heat and damage the display. If that still doesn't work then a trip to the service centre is inevitable.

 

[panacea_amc]

My fone is BACK.
this wat i did.
went to servicin centre>they calld me aftr 3 hrs> told me dat the internal circuit is gone.wud cost me 2k for to repair it. i said no thanks.wil do it later. went to my rum. n press d keypad. and it startd to work!
i guess openin the mobile helpd to dry up d watsoever moisture present.
and yes, i got it repaird free of cost.