Can I still hand this into verizon?

I was taking out the piece of my iphone 5s to see if it was water damaged and e piece got stuck so when I finally got it out the sticker in the phone had called out and the cloth that tells you if it was water damaged had been ripped and then I lost the piece of the phone. If I hand it in will I get in trouble? I'm willing to buy the new phone but I was just wondering

If you've got the money to buy a new one.$650 then go ahead. Neither Verizon or Applestore want your soaked phone. Don't need it. They won't take it. They can't repair it. They don't do water. Just put it in a drawer and move on. Best luck.

If it looks like it has never been opened and you pealed the red sticker off you may have a chance. Do NOT tell them that you opened it up. It must look like it has never been opened. Worth a shot, the worst they can do is just say no sorry.