Wet Cell Phone Repair
Cell phones have revolutionized the world of communication and with that said, it has made some of us more susceptible to damages. People who have cell phones can't imagine their lives without them. No matter where we go, a bar, restaurant, shower, work, or school, our cell phones are right there with us. But at times, we can be a little careless with them as well, like dropping them from time to time. Let's say for instance, dropping the cell phone in the sink, bathtub, beer mug, or worse... in the toilet. My husband had left his cell phone in his jean pocket and ran it through the washer (a classic error in getting the cell phone wet). It usually happens to many of us and the frustration of replacing the phone can really make matters worse. But it doesn't have to be like that. You can actually opt to get your cell phone repaired.
How, you ask? Well, it's not like getting the cell phone wet means it's dead forever or that it can't be fixed. Plus, when you have other options to bring your phone back to life, then why even bother toying with the idea of getting it replaced? If you can't fast, you can definitely save your phone before it gets fried (short the circuitry out). When the cell phone is wet and on at the same time is what makes the whole mess. So if you can, try turning your cell phone off before the short circuit and you might just be able to get your "now" wet phone repaired, looking as good as new.
How to Fix a Wet Cell Phone
It's no surprise that replacing a fried cell phone can be a pain and like me, most you may not even be able to afford this. So instead of waiting and losing your chances in saving yourself money and your phone, take a look at the following steps on how to dry out a cell phone.
- Remove your cell phone from water (sink, toilet, bathroom, wherever) immediately. Acting quick is the most critical part.
- The next critical part is to save the battery. Immediately remove the cover on the back of your phone and take the cell phone battery out. Doing so will ensure as little damage as possible to the battery.
- Once the battery is out, hold the phone in one hand and shake it vigorously to get the water out. Take few sheets of paper towel and press them down over the phone. If your phone has a cover on top (accessory), remove it as well.
- The next step is to remove your phone's SIM card (if it has one). You need to do this before your phone dries. Perhaps some information may be lost, you can at least save some of it by taking the SIM card out.
- Even though we used paper towels to suck the water/moisture from the mobile phone, we need to be thorough. Cover your phone in desiccant gel pack or a bowl of rice (yes, this is not a typo). Both these techniques can easily help absorb excess moisture from your cell phone. Just keep it completely covered with either one for about 3 hours.
- Place the vacuum cleaner hose at least 4 inches away from the phone and turn it on. Although vacuuming won't completely dry a wet phone, repairing it in such a manner will eliminate big spots of water damage.
- Let your phone sit for a couple of days before you turn the power back on. Hopefully, following all these steps will be enough to bring your phone back to life.
