Have you ever accidentally dropped your cell phone in the sink, or even worse - the toilet? Did you leave it in your pocket and run it through the washing machine and at times it's possible that your friends dunked you in a swimming pool just for the fun of it? Did you get beaten by the rain or did you forget and go swimming with your cell phone in your pocket?
Follow the steps outlined in this article to try to save your wet cell phone.
1. Take the phone out of the water as soon as possible. Ports for hands free kit, tiny hole for microphone, charging, usb cable connectivity and the plastic covers on cell phones even though they are tight but can freely allow water to enter the phone in just a few seconds of time.
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.
Your phone may not be too damaged if you take it out of the water right away. A longer period of immersion, such as being in the washing machine cycle, is more cause for alarm. It is still worth trying the following steps to attempt saving the phone, before giving up.
2. After removing the phone from water, quickly gather some paper towels or soft cloths to lay the phone on while you remove the battery cover and battery. This is one of the most important steps to saving it. Many circuits inside the phone will survive immersion in water provided they are not attached to a power source (battery) when wet.
3. Remove the SIM card if your phone has one. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) could be stored on your SIM. For many people, this could be more valuable and worthy of saving than the phone itself.
4. Remove all other peripherals such as ear buds, memory cards, as well as any phone cases or protective covers.Remove all plugs that cover the gaps, slots, and crevices in the phone to expose them to air drying.
5. Dry your phone with a soft rag or towel. If there is even one drop of water left inside, it can ruin your phone by corroding it and making the circuits corrode or short out. Obviously you need to remove as much of the water as quickly as possible, to prevent it from easing its way into the phone
6. Use a vacuum cleaner. If 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.
7. 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 .
8. 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.
9. Put your phone on a sunny spot to help the phone get rid of any water in very small places
10. Let the phone sit on absorbent towels, napkins or other paper.After removing the phone from the rice or desiccant (or if you were not able to use either method), place the phone flat on an absorbent material.
Remember that the goal is to evacuate all of the moisture and humidity from the device.
Test your 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. Check all the ports, compartments and in between crevices for any moisture or dirt. Wipe away any dust and dirt from the device and covers and insert the battery into the phone.
11. Attempt to power on the device, listening for odd noises and observing to see if the phone appears to function correctly.
12. Plug it into its charger without the battery if your phone is completely dried out, but still does not work. If this works, you will probably need a new battery.
If your phone works correctly after that saviour then Congratulations and most importantly save others cellphones by sharing this article. Cheek
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