What brand? The newer Motorolas that use a charging plug that looks kind of
like a fork on the end are notorious for having solder connections pull
loose inside. We've had it happen on a couple.

Or, does it use a different plug for a car charger vs. a home charger? If
so you can try the other to see if it makes a difference and that will tell
if it's a problem with the connector.

If you're using a car charger, check its fuse. All the one's I've seen have
them.

But since it got wet but worked once afterwards my best guess is the battery
has packed it in.

Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"


"Steve Koschmann" wrote in message
. ..
OK... not really on metalworking (metal content lithium ion battery???)...
but this group has so much technical info... just looking for ideas..

2 months ago, I dropped my 3 month new cell phone in the pool. Stupid
move, but hey s##t happens. Obviously phone was soaked.

Grabbed it out, pulled the battery out, let phone dry for a week. White
colored " tell-tale dot" inside phone is now red.. (this dot is used by
the phone companies to determine whether or not to honor warranties if the
phone gets wet)

After one week put the battery back in. Phone beeped and charged right
up. Phone worked fine.

This week, battery won't charge. Pulled battery.. no corrosion that I can
see. Crap.. and a business trip coming up. Need a cell phone

Cingular says buy a new phone (at full retail of course.) Not very
helpful at all.

Any ideas on what to do/check/.... or any phone repair places? Why would
it stop working after 2 months of really faultless operation?

I am willing to take it apart to see the circuit board... any tips? (No
big deal if I screw up.. I still need a new phone...)

Thanks...