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Alta was left in a pocket in the dryer (it did not go through the wash). Can it be saved?

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‎12-21-2021 19:53

‎12-21-2021 19:53

My Alta HR was left in a pants pocket and spent some time in the dryer (it did not go through the wash). Can it be saved?

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‎12-21-2021 20:06

‎12-21-2021 20:06

You tell us.  Does it still work?

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎12-23-2021 05:19

In response to JohnnyRow

‎12-23-2021 05:19

I once had a zip that survived an entire wash and dry cycle.

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‎12-23-2021 06:19

‎12-23-2021 06:19

@j73  all you can do is clean all the connectors and see if it works. These devices can't handle extreme heat, so that might be a concern. Like @JohnnyRow posted - does it still work?

 

@SunsetRunner  the Zip is not the same as the Alta HR. The Zip had a button battery and the Alta HR has a built in battery that can't be replaced. 

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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‎12-23-2021 14:02

In response to Odyssey13

‎12-23-2021 14:02

I'm well aware that Alta is very different than the Zip. Actually i own both an Alta and an Alta HR, still working (although the second has very poor battery after a very good and honorable service) but are now retired. My comment was only to praise the robustness of the Fitbit trackers also considering that luckily @j73 Alta got "only" the dry cycle. So I'm hopefully positive it's still working.

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