Blackberry 8330 - Got Wet

Hi,
I have a Blackberry 8330 with Verizon Wireless, who so far have been unhelpful. It got wet. I was able to take the phone apart and clean up the area (where the battery makes contact with the actual contact points of the phone itself). I put in a fully charged battery (different one from the original) and all that happened was the red ligth when on at the top right corner. All I want to do is get the pictures off this phone, not the memory card.
Does anyone know if the pictures are able to be salvaged?
Thanks,
Larry

Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
If the BB will not boot up, no. But, you may yet have a chance...try this:
http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Got_Your_BlackBerry_Wet%3F
Given how much time has passed, there may be no hope.
Good luck!
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