Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in the USB port

Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by aaron695 on Saturday September 10, 2022 @08:43AM (#32790105)

Wonder if it can be used to void warranty like the analogue version - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_contact_indicator in non water resistant phones

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by chmod775 on Saturday September 10, 2022 @09:13AM (#32790307)

Since the phone is sold as being water resistant, it probably won't be.

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by MerelyMortal on Saturday September 10, 2022 @09:17AM (#32790334)

> non water resistant phones

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by alexwasserman on Sunday September 11, 2022 @02:11AM (#32797242)

iPhones are sold as water resistant, and it’s not covered under the regular warranty: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204104

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by chmod775 on Sunday September 11, 2022 @10:13AM (#32799779)

Those LCIs only turn red when water gets inside. On most iPhones these contact indicators appear to be behind the SIM tray.

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by MerelyMortal on Saturday September 10, 2022 @09:16AM (#32790329)

Not legally in the U.S., but most consumers don't know that.

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by gojomo on Saturday September 10, 2022 @10:56AM (#32791184)

Reference? (They can seemingly use 'water damage' as excuse to limit what kind of damage is repaired under the warranty, even if it technically isn't completely "voided" – see Apple's support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204104)

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by MerelyMortal on Saturday September 10, 2022 @11:39AM (#32791597)

Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.

They have to prove the water caused the issue, not that a sticker got wet. It's like "warranty void if removed" stickers - not legally enforceable.

https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/statutes/magnuson-m...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty...

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Re:Tell HN: My phone just told me to check for moisture in t... by zeroth32 on Saturday September 10, 2022 @10:16AM (#32790857)

Water resistant != water proof, there is very big difference.

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