How to fix a water-damaged phone

How to fix a phone that has water damage

How to fix a phone that has water damage:

  • How to fix a phone that has water damage- Remove the phone from water
  • Keep the phone upright to reduce the soaked water
  • Do not turn ON the phone if the phone is on, turn OFF the phone immediately to prevent short circuits
  • Remove accessories: take off phone accessories like, phone cases, screen guards, SD cards, SIM cards, etc.
  • Gently pat the outside of the phone with a soft cloth to remove any visible water droplets.
  • Dry the phone: Take the phone outside facing directly under sun to dry, if they is no sun, find a bag of rice and bury the phone overnight deeply or in the middle of the bag of rice making sure that grains of rice covers all parts of the phone (The rice soaks all the liquid in the phone) Be careful how you bury the phone in the bag of rice to prevent rice particles from entering the phone holes.
  • If the phone is loose, disassemble the phone (if possible): If you’re comfortable with disassembling your phone, remove the SIM card tray, battery, and any other removable components. This will help to dry the internal components more effectively.
  • Use a fan or hair dryer: Gently blow air around the phone using a fan or hair dryer on a low setting. Avoid direct heat or hot air, which can damage the phone’s internal components.
  • After the drying processes: When you are sure that the phone is dry, power on the phone to check if it is damaged. If the phone is damaged, take the phone to a phone engineer or repairer to check what damaged.

PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE:

To minimize the risk of water damage to your phone:

  • Use a waterproof phone case: Invest in high-quality waterproof phone case that can protect your phone from splashes or drops.
  • Avoid exposing your phone to water: Be mindful of your surroundings and avoid exposing your phone to water or moisture.
  • Maintain your phone
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