So my copy of Fire Red just went through the washing machine

[ulera]

It's been there for a few hours and it's still a little damp. What do I do! Is there any way to save my team (I haven't tested it yet)

P.S.  And no cracks about water being effective against fire. This is serious!

[famiac]

If there was no current running through that water just wait for the cartridge to dry and it will be just fine. Put it in a bag of uncooked rice for a day or two to completely dry it to be safe. Or you can open it up and dry it manually. Just make sure it's dry before turning it on.

[manuel]

Like Famiac said, let it dry completely before you do anything. Best thing would be to open it up and let it dry.

[ulera]

I would but I don't own a triwing screw.

[manuel]

Then try the thing with the rice that Famiac mentioned.
Put it in anything that draws moisture and leave it there for some time.

[petik1]

How about the save battery? That could have damaged something.

However, I know my copy of Super Mario Advance survived the washer even without being put in rice. But better do that anyway, to be safe.

[ulera]

Just tried it. It works fine!

[garyptaszek]

Just tried it. It works fine!

aww great!

WASHING MACHINE USED SPIN-CYCLE...

It had no effect...