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Traizer reacted to falcaineer in I baked my phone
Yes, you read the title correctly. Don't believe me? Read on...
About a week ago, my (admittedly outdated LG G3) phone died on me. Out of nowhere, the screen went blue and the phone shut down. It wouldn't turn on, wouldn't take a charge. Nothing. It was D-E-D, dead!
While I forgot to get a picture of my phone, here's what it looked like:
So now what???
Dr. Google to the rescue! After a little research, I found this is fairly common with G3's. I came across multiple articles and videos describing how people applied heat to the motherboard as a fix action. Hair dryers, heat guns, and ovens, too. I thought no way that could work, but I'm not an electrical engineer. But the phone is essentially a brick, so what do I have to lose? Well, besides all the data I hadn't backed up in a little while.
Anyway, off to the kitchen!
Phone disassembled, motherboard laid gently on the cookie sheet. *No cooking spray applied.
Oven temp set at 350' (later reduced to 325', basically out of fear ), and timer set for 10 VERRRRYYYYYY LOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGG minutes.
A watched motherboard never broils...
Dinner's ready!!! It didn't really brown, that's just the lighting. I think.
Soooooo, did it work?
Phone reassembled...press power button........wait.........no blue screen.......wait..........Verizon startup screen!......wait.........
YES!!! I am back up and running, and - knock on wood - have been ever since. And there's even a little Adam's reflection on the home screen for your viewing pleasure.
I must admit I really thought I was being punked. But I'm not surprised at all to know there are plenty of smarter people than me out there. When in doubt, phone a friend!
P.S. Hat tip to @Norton who doesn't believe I'll get a new phone anytime soon. He's probably right.
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Traizer got a reaction from SVillalon in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer reacted to Liralen in Detailing bench
$69 is still a great price. If you are military you can get a 10% discount too...
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Traizer got a reaction from Liralen in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer reacted to Rich in Detailing bench
I still love my Adam's cart, but that's a great alternative. And hard to believe that price! Nice find!
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Traizer got a reaction from Rich in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer got a reaction from falcaineer in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer got a reaction from Black Bowtie in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer got a reaction from DetailedbyTate in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer got a reaction from 8675309'SS in Detailing bench
It's from home depot. Its a husky 31in 1 drawer mechanics cart. My store had a pallet of them marked at $40 6 weeks or so ago. I was at home depot the other day and they still have some...But I'm guessing someone messed up the price when snagged mine. I bought it just because it was $40, worked out better than I could've ever imagined. I really like the fold up side table, too.
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Traizer reacted to Rich in Admin, please delete
No problem buddy! Just give them a call! It's not opened or worn. They'll make it right for you. Adam's is always there for their customers.
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Traizer got a reaction from ZMAN024 in Admin, please delete
I agree, their customer service is amazing. Just don't want to put my mistake on them.
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Traizer reacted to falcaineer in Admin, please delete
Given their customer service, I wouldn't put anything past them. Give them a call.
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Traizer reacted to JVannozzi in Trunk Organizer
That’s for the mystery too. I just need the organizer. I’ll trade gallon throwback shampoo for it
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Traizer reacted to falcaineer in Sticker trade
You're welcome, Trevor, and thanks to you, too. Great collection you have there.
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Traizer got a reaction from falcaineer in Sticker trade
Just want to say thanks to Chris (Falcaineer) for the newest additions to my sticker collection. We did some trading a few days ago. Love adding more to my Adam's collection. He traded me the 4 single ones by themselves
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Traizer got a reaction from Rich in Sticker trade
Just want to say thanks to Chris (Falcaineer) for the newest additions to my sticker collection. We did some trading a few days ago. Love adding more to my Adam's collection. He traded me the 4 single ones by themselves
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Traizer reacted to Dan@Adams in Update: Phone System is Back Online 2/5/2018
Update: Phone lines are back up and running as of about 10:30 AM this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Jim, I'll have to speak with the Marketing Team to see if we can do some sort of contest for the grand opening of our new location. Stay tuned.
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Traizer got a reaction from mikesdrivingdirty in New member from Brooklyn Michigan
They are awesome, welcome
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Traizer got a reaction from Lee in Paint sealant topped with buttery wax.
I'm fairly new to Adam's, and very new to the site. I was always a was and wax with whatever guy until I found Adam's and discovered there was so much more to it. I'm hooked and always looking to learn more. This is my daily driver truck with paint sealant and then buttery wax after we got a good rain, love it!
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Traizer reacted to hot_h2o in Is this an old product or yet to be released?
Yes. I used the rubber and tire cleaner on my Weather Tech liners. Don’t. It turned them white. Too strong of a product.
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Traizer reacted to Rich in Is this an old product or yet to be released?
It's new. Not yet out, still in the testing phase, but I expect to see it soon. I have Weather Tech liners in my rides and this is one product I'm excited about.