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Determine the Damage
If your iPod or digital camera just stopped working one day, don't just assume it's finished. As we reported a few weeks ago, many gadgets are returned without being truly broken. Sometimes, a flaky gadget can be attributed to a loose battery or an improperly inserted wire, so check the your owner's manual or the manufacturer's Web site for troubleshooting tips, or just poke around the Internet. Sites such as Fixya.com or answers.yahoo.com feature reports about or solutions to common problems folks have with their gadgets, but a quick Google search with the gadget name and the problem in the search field often yields some of the most exact answers. Also, give the manufacturer a call -- chances are they've heard about a gadget's issue before, or, if you're lucky(or friendly), a replacement device (even after the warranty has expired). Of course, if you put your iPhone in the microwave, this step doesn't apply.
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsDLMJun 26th 2008 2:38PM
My son's Zune died after he had it only a few months. We contacted Microsoft who replaced it free of charge. It's well worth it to contact the maker to see if the item qualifies for a no charge repair or replacement.
dlmangosJun 26th 2008 4:43PM
If you drop your phone in liquid, before buying a new one dry it off, take out the battery and try putting both your phone and the battery in a bag of rice for 24 hours. It worked for mine! It's as good as new. Make sure you cover them completly.
conorAug 2nd 2008 3:47PM
i droped mine into the bay.
AndyJun 29th 2008 6:25PM
There are any number of reasons a manufacturer will replace a new product. Check with them first...If that doesn't work, there other avenues to pursue in order to get yout item repaired or replaced,.
PinkGeekJul 3rd 2008 1:06PM
When my notebook got switched off after getting heated up, I was looking online for solutions and found out FixYa. The site is really cool. I was responded by one of the experts in few hours. Pretty Cool!
rich mullJul 25th 2008 11:37AM
aol has the nerve to run a post about a newspaper not spelling its name right, and then does the thing about fix or can it. if you read it is full mistakes in it, kinda like the pot calling the kettle black, but then i've come to expect such from aol.