If the correct action is taken immediately, the phone can be saved completely. These steps are specially helpful for users who depend on their devices to study, gaming or work. This guide can protect your phone from short circuit, screen blackout or data loss.
Water damage can threaten the phone screen, battery or circuit, but with the right tips you can turn it on again. In India, where monsoon and humidity are common, such accidents occur frequently. In this article, we will tell some easy steps, which can protect your phone from water damage. These tips are essential for every smartphone user, especially for gamers and students whose phone is an important part of their lives.
Close the device first as soon as you get wet in water. Do not take risk even if it is IP68 water-resistant. Take out the SIM card, case, charging cable or any other accessory. Stir the phone lightly and take out the water from the charging port, speaker or headphone jack. This step prevents the circuit from being short. This is necessary for gamers, as their phone’s heavy processing can further increase damage.
Use a soft cloth or tissue to dry the smartphone. Clean the outer surface, buttons and ports lightly. Place the device in a rice box for 24-48 hours to absorb moisture. If silica gel packets are available, they are more effective. Do not use hair dryer or oven, as heat can damage the circuit. This tip is special for students, who depend on the phone for notes or online classes.
Do not try to charge a wet phone, as it can cause short circuit. If the battery is removable (which is not in most new phones), then remove it and dry it. Clean the charging port with a cotton bud and keep away from the charger for at least 24 hours. Professionals, for whom the phone downtime obstructs the work, can keep the device safe by following this step.
If the phone is not operational even after 24-48 hours, then go to the service center. There is a risk of rust or circuit damage due to water, especially in non-quarterproof phones. Professionals can clean the circuit and try to recover the data. Always keep the cloud backup of the data (eg Google Drive), so that the loss is reduced in such a situation. This step is necessary for gamers and students, so that their data remains safe.
