My ipod 7gen went through washing machine - plugged it into computer but totally dead. HELP

I didn't think of drying it out as had been spun at 1800 revs !!!! I plugged it into computer which recognizes it but screen is blank/black - no sign of life. That was about a week ago. Is it terminal ? Would be v. grateful for any suggestions. Only 3 weeks old !!!!!
Many thanks

So really it is terminal and i just have to buy new one, which I could do online as live in deepest Devon with no Apple Store nearby.. What a pain. Teach me to Google a problem first before just trying to solve it myself.
Many thanks for your help

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Warranty does not cover damage, only defects. Putting it through the wash cycle is not a defect.
Time for a new IPT, most likely. Some credit cards offer damage coverage, perhaps home owners/renters insurance (although the deductible is likely higher than the value of the IPT).

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The 90% would dry it fine but risk damaging the iPod. Also since the outer glass and LCD screen a re bonded as one unit it would be hard for the alcohol to get in and then then be able to evaporate. It would seem that the bonding between the outer glass and LCD screen has an unbonded are that let the water in. The washing machine action is great at getting the water in through that unbond area. But it would tke a lot of time for the it to evaporate through the unbond area.

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I'm hoping someone can help me fix my husband's iPod.
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