Smartphones have become an important part of our daily lives. From communication, social media, work and entertainment to many other essential tasks, mobile phones are now used to perform numerous necessary activities.
In such a situation, if the phone suddenly falls into water or water spills on it, most people panic and, in haste, take steps that can cause even more damage to the phone. If this also happens to you, instead of panicking, immediately take a few precautionary measures.
First, turn off the phone
Immediately turn off the phone after it falls into water or gets wet. Even if the phone is still working after falling into water, avoid repeatedly tapping the screen or pressing other buttons. It is better to power off the phone immediately.
After that, keep the phone away from any source of electricity, because in the presence of moisture, electrical current can damage the internal components of the phone and can also pose a danger to you. If the phone has a battery that can be easily removed, take it out as well. Similarly, remove the SIM card and memory card from the phone.
How to dry the phone
After turning off the phone, carefully dry it with a soft and clean cloth. Wipe the water from the front and back of the phone, as well as from its edges. Also try to carefully remove water from the charging port and headphone port, but avoid inserting anything into the ports.
After this, place the phone in a dry and well-ventilated place and give it sufficient time to dry completely. Do not try to turn the phone on immediately, as even a small amount of moisture inside can damage its electrical components.
Silica gel can also be helpful
If available, the phone can be placed in a dry, sealed bag along with packets of silica gel. Silica gel has the ability to absorb moisture.
However, the method of using white rice to dry a phone is commonly known, but its success cannot be guaranteed. Rice particles can enter different parts of the phone and cause further problems.
Turn on the phone after it is completely dry
Only try to turn the phone on after allowing it to dry for an appropriate amount of time. If the phone turns on, monitor its performance for a few days. In particular, check the speaker, microphone, charging port and other important features. If the phone does not turn on, do not repeatedly try to switch it on. In such a situation, it is better to have it inspected by a professional technician.
Never make these mistakes
Do not shake the phone forcefully to remove water. Doing so can cause the water to spread further into the internal components of the phone. Similarly, do not try to dry the phone with a hair dryer, heater or any other source of heat. Excessive heat can damage the sensitive components inside the phone.
Remember, when trying to save a phone that has fallen into water, the most important things are to avoid rushing, turn off the phone and give it sufficient time to dry properly.