MY DS told me that when he removed the Nextel 730i cell phone from his pocket, it was dripping and the display screen was filled with water. They removed the battery quickly, blew dry it and let it air dry all night. When I picked up the phone today, I let it sit in the warm, dry sun. The battery was almost fully discharged by the time I reloaded the battery. I charged it up and everything works, including the Total and Direct Connect features. I think we dodged a bullet. I am wondering if, by the time he fell in the pool , the battery was pretty low. That may have saved the circuitry. Just wanted to let you know that it SURVIVED!!