Did you leap into a pool of water with your phone in your pocket? Have you ever misplaced your phone while doing laundry or washing dishes? Alternatively, did you find yourself caught in a downpour without a parachute?...CONTINUE READING
Your photos, documents, and the actual components of your phone can all vanish if your phone is destroyed. However, unless you are currently facing one of these scenarios, there’s no need to dwell on it too much! This article will explore several practical steps to take if your phone ends up in water.
First and foremost, it’s crucial to retrieve your phone from the water as soon as possible. Failing to do so will result in more water infiltrating your phone, and the greater the water damage, the more harm it will cause to your device.
Subsequently, you should power off your phone. When exposed to water, phones often shut down automatically. If this doesn’t happen, it’s essential to manually turn it off to prevent what we call a “short circuit,” which can further damage the internal components. If the power button doesn’t respond and your phone allows it, remove the battery promptly.
Take out your SIM card, memory card, headphones, and any other accessories you may have attached. Removing the phone’s case or cover is also necessary.
Eliminating these components can help prevent or minimize moisture buildup, thereby reducing the risk of damage. (Remove the SIM card, memory card, headphones, and accessories, then clean and dry them.)
Wipe your phone down with a cloth or towel to disinfect it. Only the surface moisture on the phone is taken into consideration. Shake the phone vigorously to remove excess water droplets (but be cautious not to drop it). Place the phone inside a plastic bag and use a vacuum cleaner to suck the air out of the bag, extracting moisture from the device’s interior.
As a follow-up step, put the phone in an absorbent material like a bowl of rice or a cloth. In some cases, uncooked rice can absorb moisture from the phone and draw it into the rice. Leave your phone in a container or bowl of rice for at least two days to ensure it dries completely before attempting to use it again.
Once you’ve completed all these steps, try turning your phone on. If it doesn’t work, it may have sustained damage. Conversely, if it powers up successfully, the situation is likely to improve..<<CONTINUE READING>>
