Accidents & repairs
iPod got wet
Got wet, dropped in water or went through the washing machine? Pick what happened and your model to see what to do first, then the likely damage and what each fix costs.
What exactly happens?
- Got wetAlso searched as gets wet · water damage · water damaged · water damage repair · fix a water damaged · fix water damaged · repair a water damaged · dry a wet
- Dropped in waterAlso searched as fell in water · i dropped my iPod in water · fell in toilet · dropped in toilet · fell into water
- Went through washing machineAlso searched as washing machine · washed in washing machine · in washing machine · got washed in washing machine
- Got wet and won't turn on
- Screen dark after getting wet
- Not sure — free diagnostic
Which iPod do you have?
Most common causes, by model
Act fast: unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD, then let it dry completely before you turn it on again (Apple). Ideally the iPod is opened right away and dried properly inside: otherwise corrosion can develop and ruin the logic board, so we recommend the free diagnostic.
Free checks first
- Unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Let it dry completely before you turn it on again.
iPod Classic (A1238) got wetiPod Classic 6th Gen (A1238) got wetiPod Classic 7th Gen (A1238) got wet
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
Replacement Battery
Standard · 2000mAh extended
iPod Video (A1136) got wetiPod Video 5th Gen (A1136) got wet
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
30GB 5G · 30GB 5.5G Enhanced · 60GB 5G · 80GB 5.5G Enhanced
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
iPod 4th Gen or iPod Photo (A1059 and A1099) got wetiPod 4th Gen (A1059) got wetiPod Photo (A1099) got wet
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Replacement Battery
iPod Mini (A1051) got wetiPod Mini 1st Gen (A1051) got wetiPod Mini 2nd Gen (A1051) got wet
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Replacement Battery
iPod 3rd Gen (A1040) got wetiPod 3rd Gen (A1040) got wet
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Dropped in water
Also searched as fell in water · i dropped my iPod in water · fell in toilet · dropped in toilet · fell into water
It fell into water: a sink, a toilet, a pool or a drink.
Free checks first
- Unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Let it dry completely before you turn it on again.
iPod Classic 6th and 7th GeniPod Classic 6th GeniPod Classic 7th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
Replacement Battery
Standard · 2000mAh extended
iPod Video 5th GeniPod Video 5th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
30GB 5G · 30GB 5.5G Enhanced · 60GB 5G · 80GB 5.5G Enhanced
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
iPod 4th Gen and iPod PhotoiPod 4th GeniPod Photo
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Replacement Battery
iPod Mini 1st and 2nd GeniPod Mini 1st GeniPod Mini 2nd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Replacement Battery
iPod 3rd GeniPod 3rd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Went through washing machine
Also searched as washing machine · washed in washing machine · in washing machine · got washed in washing machine
It went through the washing machine.
Free checks first
- Unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Let it dry completely before you turn it on again.
iPod Classic 6th and 7th GeniPod Classic 6th GeniPod Classic 7th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
Replacement Battery
Standard · 2000mAh extended
iPod Video 5th GeniPod Video 5th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
30GB 5G · 30GB 5.5G Enhanced · 60GB 5G · 80GB 5.5G Enhanced
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
iPod 4th Gen and iPod PhotoiPod 4th GeniPod Photo
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Replacement Battery
iPod Mini 1st and 2nd GeniPod Mini 1st GeniPod Mini 2nd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Replacement Battery
iPod 3rd GeniPod 3rd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Got wet and won't turn on
If it stopped working when it got wet, the logic board is the most likely fault (corrosion).
Free checks first
- Unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Let it dry completely before you turn it on again.
iPod Classic 6th and 7th GeniPod Classic 6th GeniPod Classic 7th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
Replacement Battery
Standard · 2000mAh extended
iPod Video 5th GeniPod Video 5th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
30GB 5G · 30GB 5.5G Enhanced · 60GB 5G · 80GB 5.5G Enhanced
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Thin · Thick · 2000mAh extended
iPod 4th Gen and iPod PhotoiPod 4th GeniPod Photo
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
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Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Replacement Battery
iPod Mini 1st and 2nd GeniPod Mini 1st GeniPod Mini 2nd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery
Replacement Battery
iPod 3rd GeniPod 3rd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
-
Next most likely
Battery damaged by water
Water can damage the battery: it no longer charges or holds a charge. A new battery fixes it.
Replacement Battery (All Capacities)
Screen dark after getting wet
The screen stays dark after it got wet: most likely the logic board, but the screen itself is possible.
Free checks first
- Unplug every cable, turn it off and slide the Hold switch to HOLD. Let it dry completely before you turn it on again.
iPod Classic 6th and 7th GeniPod Classic 6th GeniPod Classic 7th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Screen has failed
If the iPod still plays music or shows up on a computer but the screen stays dark, the screen has failed or is not properly connected to the logic board.
Replacement Screen (LCD Display)
Replacement LCD Screen
iPod Video 5th GeniPod Video 5th Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
30GB 5G · 30GB 5.5G Enhanced · 60GB 5G · 80GB 5.5G Enhanced
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Next most likely
Screen has failed
If the iPod still plays music or shows up on a computer but the screen stays dark, the screen has failed or is not properly connected to the logic board.
iPod 4th Gen and iPod PhotoiPod 4th GeniPod Photo
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
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Next most likely
Screen has failed
If the iPod still plays music or shows up on a computer but the screen stays dark, the screen has failed or is not properly connected to the logic board.
Replacement LCD Screen (2" Grayscale)
Replacement LCD Screen
Late 2004 to early 2005 · Mid-2005
iPod Mini 1st and 2nd GeniPod Mini 1st GeniPod Mini 2nd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Screen has failed
If the iPod still plays music or shows up on a computer but the screen stays dark, the screen has failed or is not properly connected to the logic board.
Replacement LCD Screen (1.67" Grayscale)
Replacement LCD Screen (1.67" Grayscale)
iPod 3rd GeniPod 3rd Gen
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Most likely
Corrosion on the logic board
Water left inside corrodes the logic board: the iPod won't turn on, won't charge, or acts up. A corroded logic board needs replacing.
Replacement Logic Board
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Next most likely
Screen has failed
If the iPod still plays music or shows up on a computer but the screen stays dark, the screen has failed or is not properly connected to the logic board.
Replacement LCD Screen (2" Monochrome)
Not sure — free diagnostic
Mail us your iPod and we test it and send you a free repair quote. If you don't like the price, we ship it back at our expense.
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