Cell Phone Water Damage Repair
Cell phones can become damaged by water from rain, going through the washing machine or being dropped in water. Even humidity and condensation can damage a phone. There are some basic repairs you can do to try and fix a cell phone that gets wet.
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Removal
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Upon realizing the phone has become wet, you should immediately remove it from the water. Damage to a cell phone can occur within 20 seconds.
Battery
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To repair a phone damaged by water you should remove the battery from the device as quickly as possible. This will help prevent the circuit board from being ruined.
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Drying
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Another action you can take is drying the cell phone off with a soft cloth. The phone can also be put near a device that gives off warm, dry air, such as a hair dryer, to dry it out.
Set Aside
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Keeping the cell phone off and leaving it out to dry for a few days uncovered and with any protective case and the battery removed, will allow it to dry out.
Water Absorbing Products
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Another tip for repairing a wet cell phone is to place it in a baggie or cup with rice or silica. These products absorb the moisture in the phone.
Alcohol
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Placing the phone in an alcohol solution removes water, too. The phone should be completely covered by the alcohol and it is helpful to shake the container a little. Be sure to use a denatured alcohol that is made only with methanol. This process of drying is best used on a phone that has been dropped into saltwater or coffee.
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