More often than not, accidents can happen. One of the most common mishaps involving smartphones is a water-damaged iPhone. Whether it’s a spilled drink, a slip into a pool, or an unexpected rain shower, water can wreak havoc on your precious iPhone. However, all hope is not lost when your iPhone takes an unexpected dive. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind if your device takes a nap with the fish.
Act Quickly To Protect A Water-Damaged iPhone
If your iPhone hits the water, time is of the essence. As soon as you manage to get the phone out of the wet situation it’s found itself in, power it off immediately to prevent the chance of the phone having a potential short circuit. The longer you leave your iPhone powered on after getting it wet the more the risk of irreparable damage grows. This is important to make sure you fix your iPhone.
Don’t Panic And Don’t Make Mistakes
No matter what happens, resist the urge to shake or blow the water out of the iPhone. These actions can actually force liquid seeping into the phone and cause some serious damage to the circuits. Similarly, avoid using things such as a hairdryer or placing the phone in an oven or a microwave to dry the phone. The excess heat on the phone can cause your phone to melt or overheat the phone’s battery and cause it to explode. In the event that the phone is wet, use a very dry and soft cloth ad lightly pat the water-damaged iPhone till it’s fully dry.
Disassemble The Phone And Remove The SIM
If you are on the technically savvy side of things, and you’re comfortable with it, carefully remove the SIM card tray and the back panel of the phone (For iPhones that have a removable back panel). This allows any water trapped in the phone to escape more effectively from the phone. However, keep in mind that disassembling your phone might void your warranty so it’s a good idea to proceed with caution if you elect to open up your phone.
Avoid Rice at all costs.
A few years ago there was a myth that went around claiming that if you got your phone in water, you could soak your phone in rice and as a result would cause the water to drain out of your phone soaking into the rice. While it continues to be a common remedy, it’s not the most effective solution to a water-damaged iPhone. The better options would be to elect for silica gel or another specialized water-absorbing product. Silica gel is designed to absorb moisture and can be found in most packaging materials. Place your phone in a container with silica gel packets for 24 hours and watch the magic.
Seek Professional Help For A Water-Damaged iPhone
If all other efforts fail to dry your water-damaged iPhone, it’s time to seek professional help. Apple and authorized service providers have experience in dealing with water-damaged devices. They can take your phone apart and assess the extent of the damage, and attempt repairs. While this option might have cost it’s the most viable option to salvage your device and ensure that your device is free of all complications moving forward. However, if all else fails, you can always reach out to us if Apple’s repair services can be harder on your pocket.
Conclusion
Facing a water-damaged iPhone can be distressing. However, with prompt action and the right techniques you can increase the chances of saving the phone. Remember, the key is to be swift and avoid doing anything that can damage the phone. Everything you do is a crucial step in salvaging the phone before anything goes wrong. Be sure not to do anything that can compromise the phone.
