How to Safe Your Water Damage Cell Phone

Have you ever dropped your phone in a puddle, a sink, or a toilet? Most people believe that you have to purchase a new phone if it is water damaged. This may not be necessary if you immediately take the phone apart and
dry it out.

First, retrieve your phone as soon as possible and immediately remove the battery. The water will most likely cause electrical shorts when there is a power source.

Second, remove your SD card. Although these cards can withstand some moisture, you need to pat them dry. Lay the cards aside to allow them to air dry.

Then, you need to remove as much moisture as you can by shaking your phone.

After that, carefully towel dry your phone and remove any covers and plugs to open up as many gaps and crevices as possible.

Next, use a vacuum cleaner to suck any excess moisture out. Do not hold the vacuum too close to your phone, as this while cause static electricity. Hold the vacuum above each crevice for about twenty minutes. This method may have your phone working again in about thirty minutes. Do not use a hair dryer or place your phone in front of an air conditioner. These can force excess moisture further into the phone instead of removing it, eventually leading to component failure. If a vacuum is not available, you can hold the phone in front of a high velocity fan.

Afterward, draw out extra moisture using a desiccant product such as "Damp Rid". If this is not available, you can place your phone and battery in a bowl containing uncooked rice overnight. Then, lay your phone on towels. When you can feel moisture on the towels, use the vacuum again. Repeat these steps until there is no moisture evident on the towels (for about four to six hours).

Finally, put your battery back in and try to turn your phone on. If it does not power up, attempt to plug your phone into the charger without the battery. If this works, you will need a new battery. If it doesn't work, head to the cell phone store and explain your situation. Do not try to hide the fact that your phone has been wet.
Have you ever dropped your phone in a puddle, a sink, or a toilet? Most people believe that you have to purchase a new phone if it is water damaged. This may not be necessary if you immediately take the phone apart and dry it out.

First, retrieve your phone as soon as possible and immediately remove the battery. The water will most likely cause electrical shorts when there is a power source.

Second, remove your SD card. Although these cards can withstand some moisture, you need to pat them dry. Lay the cards aside to allow them to air dry.

Then, you need to remove as much moisture as you can by shaking your phone.
move your SD card. Although these cards can withstand some moisture, you need to pat them dry. Lay the cards aside to allow them to air dry.