Only me Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 My ds had his Nintendo DS sitting on his desk. Next to it on the dresser was an unopened bottle of bubbles that I bought him a few weeks ago. He was cleaning his room today and realized that the bubbles had leaked and the ds was sitting in a pile of bubbles. I immediately took the game out of it and dried it out as well as I could but it is obvious that there is still some liquid in the place where you put the game. Would it be better to just let it dry naturally or should I try to stick something like a Q-tip in it to try to dry it. If I do that I'm afraid that it would leave behind residue and make it not work. Any suggestions? DS is very upset. He always takes very good care of his things and this was just a freak accident. It also ruined a pile of baseball cards and a few other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Don't turn it on. I turned my cell phone on while it was wet and it fried it. Others have let them dry out and they have worked well. I have to say I read your title as drying out your DS as in DARLING SON! :lol::tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Heh heh.... I thought you had a waterlogged boy on your hands! You should leave it sit until it dries out by itself. DO NOT turn it on. Bad, bad things happen when you turn on wet electronics to see if they still work. Ask me how I know...... and please don't mention the Palm Pilot or TV remote to dh. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Unfortunately he already turned it on right away so I'm hoping that he didn't ruin it. He turned it off right way but I'm not sure if it was too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Well, wait a few days and then try to turn it on and see what happens. I hope it still works! Those little buggers are expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaZ Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Ok....we've have washed one and a couple of GameBoys. Let it dry out over a couple of days. They recharge the battery. It will probably work. All of ours have, even after gogin through a complete wash cycle. I am worried about he soap solution though. Ours always get through the rinse cycle before they are discovered. If it doesn't work, you can get it reapired by Nintendo for about half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 LOL! My first thought was that your son was very wet (or had a serious alcohol problem). I'm so glad that is only the electronics that got wet! It sounds like you've already gotten good advice on that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2sing Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I learned a lot on this post. I actually thought it was a question about ETOH detox! I looked as I have a friend that needs help with this, so I LOL at the answers. SO glad it is not what I thought. Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Heh heh.... I thought you had a waterlogged boy on your hands! Me too, especially since I just finished drying my girls off after they played in their wading pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 No clue about a DS but feel free to ask me about wet kids. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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