How To Save Your Smartphone From Water Damage?

Have you ever accidentally dropped your cell phone in the sink, or even worse – the toilet? Getting your cell phone wet usually means you have to replace it, but sometimes if you’re fast enough, you might be able to save the phone! Follow these steps to try to save your wet cell phone.

Take the phone out of the water as soon as possible.

Grab your phone quickly, and turn it off immediately, as leaving it on can cause it to short circuit – if it has been in water, assume it is waterlogged whether it is still working or not.

Quickly gather some paper towels or soft cloths to lay the phone.

Remove the battery cover and battery, leave it on some papaer towels or soft cloths.

Remove all other peripherals. 

Remove all plugs that cover the gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone to expose them to air drying.

Use a vacuum cleaner.

You want to try to suck the liquid out of the inner parts of the phone, try using a vacuum cleaner if there is one available.Remove all residual moisture by drawing it away with a vacuum cleaner held over the affected areas for up to 20 minutes, in each accessible area.

Do not use a hair dryer to dry out a phone. 

Contrary to common advice, it is not recommended that you use a hair dryer (even on the “cold” mode). Using a hair dryer may force moisture further inward toward the crevices, reaching the electrical components deep inside the phone. And if the hair dryer air is too warm, it could further damage the device.

Use a substance with a high affinity for drawing out moisture. 

An inexpensive option is to place the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight, Rice Krispie cereal, or just cover the phone in paper towels. The rice might absorb some remaining moisture.

Test the phone. 

After you have waited at least 24 hours, or longer if needed, check to see that every area of your cell phone is clean and looks dry. If this works, you will probably need to take your phone to repair.