It happens, a phone gets covered in water and stops working. Water can short different circuits in the phone, causing erosion to the different electronic components of the phone. Immediate action is necessary when a cell phone becomes wet so irreversible damage does not occur and to get the cell phone working once more.
Anyone will tell you, water is not good for a phone, it will cause corrosion. Ocean water, due to the salt content, and pool and tap water because of the chemicals contained, including chlorine. Corrosion can cause severe damage.
Though it is the first idea of many individuals when their cell phone gets wet, it is highly advocated by electronic specialists to not use a hair dryer on a cell phone that got wet. Though the thought is that the heat will dry the phone, in actuality, the heat will cause increased corrosion to already damaged parts. And to make matters worse, too much heat will cause a battery to explode or leak.
No matter how tempting it is to try to turn a cell phone on after getting wet, ignore the urge. The battery will short, causing permanent damage. The first step is actually to remove the battery from the phone. The next step is to take out the SIM card. The SIM card stores important information, like phone numbers. Even if an individual needs a new phone, they will still have the stored information.
After these items are removed, put the cell phone in a bag that can be closed. Electronic technicians advise individuals to put silica packets in the bag to absorb remaining moisture. If an individual does not have silica packets, they can use uncooked rice.
Some individuals actually put their cell phone on a shelf in a refrigerator. It seems counterproductive, but the refrigerator will eliminate water still inside a phone. The phone should be put in for twenty-five minutes and then taken out for ten minutes. This should be repeated for a few hours a day for two to three days.
Some individuals go to an electronics professional to have their phone looked at. They will examine the phone, locate the damage, and estimate if it can be repaired. If it can, first evaluate repair prices to a new phone to see which one is less expensive. In some situations, the damage is so severe; it is actually cheaper to purchase a new phone.
The most important thing to remember if a cell phone gets wet is not to panic or try to find a quick solution to fix the phone. Many individuals believe that once the phone is wet that it is totally broken and will have to spend hundreds of dollars on a replacement phone. Just be patient, as sometimes the phone only needs to sit for a few days to dry and then it will work again.
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