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I am looking to get rid of my LG Voyager (VX10000) which I "fried" by spilling coke all over it inside of a purse. I want to make sure that no one will be able to get any information from the phone if they are able to get it working after I sell the phone for parts. Can you tell me, is there anyway to make sure info. will not be taken from the phone after it is sold. The phone will not turn on whether plugged into the wall or unplugged.
If the phone is broken and won't turn on, then there is no way for anyone else to get any information on it. How are you going to sell it, if it's broken? I would strongly recommend that you trash the phone (destroy it) since there's no reason to sell a damaged phone. The parts themselves don't contain the information, so I wouldn't worry about that. Plus, anyone who would be buying the phone for parts probably wouldn't care about the information on the phone. Honestly, I wouldn't sell it for parts, I would trash it completely. That's just my opinion, but I hope it helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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