HT3302 My iphone is water damaged but the liquid contact indicator hasnt been triggered, can my iphone be saved?

My iPhone 5 got water in it but the liquid Contact Indicator hasnt been triggered and the iPhone wont turn on, can my iPhone still be saved?
thanks

the only purpose the liquid indicator is there is to show apple that it had water damage
I have saved an ipod touch and an iphone 4 by putting them in an open bowl of uncooked rice right away and places it on a radiator or heated floor without trying to turn them on first
left them there 48 hours and they came back to life it's hit or miss really

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    I am sorry to learn that your phone has some water damage smreyn! Liquid damage can cause many different issues, including inability to recognize chargers and accessories. Do you have insurance on your phone? If you do, you can get a replacement very soon! Just submit your claim at this link http://bit.ly/07CrqPK
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