Did your phone fall into the water? It doesn't matter if you do it right away correct actions, so that it would work as before falling into the ill-fated liquid. Unfortunately, if a phone is in water, it loses its warranty, even if you bought it yesterday or today. Therefore, the resuscitation of a cell phone should be approached thoroughly, after The phone is wet.

After water enters mobile phone, he can still work for a while, but this does not mean that everything is in order, because negative consequences will affect him later.

1. If suddenly your phone fell into water, try to get it out as quickly as possible, because if the phone fell for a few seconds, then the water did not have time to seep to the deepest mechanisms, but if your phone is already more than an hour spin in washing machine, then most likely you will have to say goodbye to him, but it’s still worth trying to revive him.

2. After your phone got wet, it must be turned off immediately. Even if it still works, it's too early to judge the integrity of its functionality. All the buggies can come out later, when you have already forgotten about the phone falling into the water.

3. Immediately disconnect the battery (accumulator). After all, because of the water it can happen short circuit, as a result of which the microcircuits may burn out. If possible, disassemble it as much as possible. If you disconnect the battery immediately after dropping the phone into water, you can save the battery.

4. Then you need to remove the SIM card: if you store information about contacts on it, and if you can’t save the phone after it fell into the water, then at least you can save some of the data.

5. After all parts of the phone are disconnected from each other, carefully wipe them with paper napkins to absorb excess moisture. Then you need to leave the phone disassembled to dry. There is no need to dry your phone with a hairdryer, on batteries or in the sun; heating can damage the microcircuits and wiring in the phone. Place your phone in a warm, dry place. You should not turn on the phone before it is completely dry to make sure it is working. You can only harm him. If the phone fell into the water for just a couple of seconds, then about one day is enough to dry it. It is better, of course, not to touch the phone for a week, it will be more reliable.

Some popular advice says that if the phone falls into water, it should be immersed in alcohol, after first disconnecting the battery. The water will evaporate along with the alcohol, and the alcohol will clean the board of oxidation and salt contamination. Under no circumstances should you treat your phone with vodka or cologne: this aqueous solutions alcohol and you will only speed up the corrosion process.

People's advice also says that it is possible to dry a phone after it has fallen into water using rice. To do this, the battery and SIM card are removed from the phone, and the phone is placed in a container filled with ordinary rice. Rice absorbs moisture, and accordingly, the drying process of the phone speeds up. The phone should be kept in a container with rice for several days, and only then you can try to turn it on.

If your mobile phone has been in coffee, champagne, juice, beer, etc. then it is best, after you have separated all its parts, to rinse the phone with alcohol and then dry it.

And finally, the most useful advice is that if after you have dried the phone and it does not turn on, you should contact a specialist. Perhaps repairing your phone will cost pennies and you won’t have to buy a new one. And most importantly, it is possible to recover valuable information from your phone: contacts, photos and videos.

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It happens that the phone can sometimes fall into the sink or, even worse, into the toilet. A mobile phone can be forgotten in a jeans pocket that has been loaded into the washing machine, and sometimes it can get damaged due to someone's prank, such as being pushed into a swimming pool without warning. Got caught in the rain without an umbrella? Dropped your phone in your pet's bowl? Most likely, you will have to buy a new one, but if you act quickly, there is still a chance to save your mobile phone. This article provides some useful tips on how to revive a wet phone.

Steps

The phone must be removed from the water as soon as possible. Ports speakerphone, the hole for the microphone, charging, USB cable, as well as the gaps between the phone and the plastic charging cover allow water to flow freely in a few seconds. The phone must be removed from the water and turned off immediately, as water that gets into it can cause a short circuit.

If the phone was in the water for only a few seconds, then there may be no consequences. Even if you wash your phone in a washing machine, there is still a chance to save it. Before you buy new phone, it is worth trying all the methods described in this article.

• If your phone falls into water while connected to charger, then removing it from the water yourself can be dangerous. This requires the help of a professional who will take the necessary measures and do it safely (most likely, you will need to turn off the electricity to the entire house). Water is an excellent conductor of electricity, so rescuing your phone yourself may result in an electric shock. However, if the phone was not connected to the charger, then you can remove it yourself - this should be done as soon as possible.
• Don't panic. If you remain calm, you will do everything quickly and correctly.

1. Immediately after removing the phone from the water, you need to wipe it with paper towels or a soft cloth, then remove the cover from the phone and remove the battery. This is one of the most important points in the case of saving the phone. Many circuits inside the phone are not affected by moisture unless they are connected to a power source (battery) when they get wet.

   • To find out if your phone has actually been damaged by water, you need to check the indicator in the corner of the battery hole. It looks like a white square or circle, possibly with red lines. If it turns pink, this indicates that the phone is damaged by water.
   • To find out how to remove the battery and find the indicator, it is best to refer to the instructions that came with the phone.

2. Remove the SIM card. Some or all of your valuable contacts (along with other data) can be stored on the SIM card. For many, the safety of contacts is much more important than the safety of the phone itself.

   • SIM cards are quite resistant to water damage. However, it is worth removing it and wiping it dry, setting it aside and allowing time to dry until the phone itself is ready for use.

3. You need to turn off all peripheral devices, such as headphones, memory cards, as well as anything that can clog gaps, crevices and cracks in the phone (cases and protective films).

   It is better to use a soft cloth or towel. If at least one If a drop of water remains inside, it may destroy the phone by corroding the circuits or causing a short circuit. You need to wipe off as much water as possible to prevent it from penetrating inside the phone:

   • Gently wipe off any remaining water from the outside. There is no need to shake or turn the phone over to avoid water getting inside it.
   • When using towels - paper or not, you need to make sure that lint or wet paper does not clog small gaps and holes in the phone. Gently dry your phone, removing as much water as possible.
   • Rubbing water with alcohol helps the water evaporate quickly from the surface of the phone.

4. Use a vacuum cleaner. If you have a vacuum cleaner on hand, use it to blow out the water. To remove residual moisture, you need to blow off each part of the phone for 20 minutes.

   • This is the fastest method and can completely dry your phone in just thirty minutes. However, if contact with water was enough long, then this method is unlikely to help.
   • You should not bring your phone too close to the vacuum cleaner hose, otherwise static electricity will form, which is even worse for the phone.

5. Do not use a hair dryer to dry your phone. It may seem surprising, but use a hair dryer Not recommended (even not in the “gentle” mode). Using a hairdryer can blow moisture from the surface further into the phone, this is especially dangerous for electrical components hidden deep inside the phone. And if the air from the hair dryer is too hot, then its jet can melt some parts of the phone.

   • If moisture gets inside the phone, the chance of corrosion increases. individual elements and their oxidation, circuits that contain minerals are especially at risk. Ultimately, this may cause your phone to malfunction.
   • There is no need to blow air into the phone; on the contrary, a stream of air should blow out the water. From Bernoulli's law it follows that warm, dry air, moving quickly over the phone, reduces the static pressure of the compressed air, which will not allow all the moisture to be blown out of the phone. The main conclusion that follows from this is that you can spend several hours in a row trying to dry your phone with a hairdryer and not achieve the desired result.

6. Use a substance that can draw out moisture. An inexpensive option is to place the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. The rice will absorb any remaining moisture.

   • Effectively use products that absorb moisture. One of the best remedies is rice. You need to place the phone in a plastic bag and cover it with rice, then to create an airtight seal, the bag needs to be sealed (you can use a plastic container). Also included in materials that absorb moisture is silicone gel - often found in small bags in a box with new shoes, handbags, and so on. Moreover, those bags that have been stored in boxes with shoes or clothes for some time have probably already exhausted their absorbent properties. The phone should be left in the desiccant container at least overnight.
   • While the phone is drying, you need to turn it over from time to time so that the water that inevitably flows down has a better chance of finding its way out of the phone through all sorts of cracks and holes.

7. Place the phone in a sunny place to allow all openings of the phone to dry completely.

   The phone should be left on absorbent wipes or paper towels, even if it has previously been vacuum-dried or placed in a container of rice. This will help absorb any remaining moisture from the device.

   • It is worth checking the phone, placed in a container with absorbent material, every hour for the first 6 hours. If moisture has collected on the surface, you need to dry it again with paper towels or blow it with a vacuum cleaner.

8. Phone check. After at least 24 hours, make sure that the external appearance of the mobile phone is dry. It's worth checking all the ports, compartments and slots. If your phone looks dry and clean, you can replace the battery and try turning it on. Pay attention to possible strange sounds and noises that accompany the switching process; if there are any, this is a sign that the phone is not functioning properly.

   If the phone looks dry, but does not turn on, then it is possible that the battery has run out. If the phone turned on after it was charged, then the battery was probably damaged by water and should be replaced.

   If connecting to the charger also did not help turn on the phone, then you should contact the place where it was purchased. Perhaps specialists can repair it. But there is no need to hide the fact that it was damaged by water - the phone still has indicators that show the cause of the malfunction. The more detailed the circumstances are, the easier it will be for specialists to identify the breakdown and fix it.

   Do not try to disassemble the phone yourself. Leave this to the professionals, as such experiments can lead to short circuits or poisoning from harmful chemicals contained in some elements of the mobile phone.

   • If the phone turns on, but does not work properly, then it is likely that moisture has damaged some elements. Remove all covers, battery, memory cards and SIM card– you may find corrosion. Then it needs to be cleaned off the surface of the affected parts using a clean, dry brush or toothbrush. There are many instructions on YouTube on how to do this correctly.

9. Buy a protective phone case. This case will protect your phone from damage during falls, as well as from water ingress. For touch screen phones protective film- necessity!

• Moisture is primarily dangerous for the internal circuits of the phone. If you manage to turn off your phone before the water reaches them, then most likely you will be able to save it!
• Sometimes in stores you can find kits designed to resuscitate a wet cell phone. It is better to purchase one in advance so as not to waste time when an emergency occurs.
• If the phone has been damaged by salt water (for example, dropped into the sea or ocean), then it is necessary to wipe it with clean water so that salt crystals at least do not remain in the battery connector.
• Never vacuum a wet object. You may get an electric shock.
• Excessive heat may damage your phone. Most phone instructions warn against leaving the device in a car in the summer or exposing it to any other heat. The most important thing is to dry your phone before charging it. Using a vacuum cleaner, you can dry your phone in just 20 minutes; you need to blow air from all sides of the phone, constantly turning it.
• You can use a vacuum chamber if you can find one, for example in schools and universities. Of course, it is unlikely that everyone can use the training equipment, so arrangements will need to be made first. In such a chamber, water will “boil” even at room temperature after sufficient time has passed, and therefore will evaporate, even if it is not heated. This method will work if you keep the phone in the camera for at least 30 minutes. This way, those parts that are difficult to access will also dry out.
• Since in this case the phone cannot be repaired under warranty, you can try to disassemble it into parts to dry them more efficiently. Buy special screwdrivers and prepare a dry, clean toothbrush. Spray all parts with compressed air spray and/or a vacuum cleaner for a few minutes and then put the phone back together.
• It is very important to continue to dry your phone from time to time, even if it seems that it is already quite dry. This is wrong. Placing your phone in front of a running heater or fan for an extended period of time will help dry it more efficiently. You need to overcome the desire to use your phone to check calls, messages or just play. It should be left alone to dry for several hours.
• Alcohol treatment of the phone is useful - you need to remove all parts (battery, SIM cards, etc.) and put the phone face down in a container with a small amount of alcohol. This won't damage your phone, but will help dry it out and evaporate moisture.
• Another option is to keep the phone at body temperature for several hours. That is... closer to the body.
• Take your phone with you if you plan to fly on an airplane. Very dry interior air is great for drying your phone.
• When using compressed air, direct the jet Not at a right angle, and with some inclination, and aim at the cracks, connectors and gaps. If the phone is cold, then it needs to be warmed up, since cold air can create excess moisture, which condenses on the elements inside. This process must be accompanied by other methods, that is, the use of a vacuum chamber or vacuum cleaner. Follow all instructions on the compressed air container label as the contents may be toxic.
• When placing your phone in rice, you should remove the cover, take out the battery, and put them in the same container, but separately.

Warnings

• Do not expose your phone to prolonged heat if you do not want its individual elements to melt.
• Remember that the manufacturers of most modern cell phones include a water damage indicator that changes color depending on the presence of liquid inside the phone. This helps determine the cause of the phone breakdown, because if the phone does not work due to being in water, They will refuse to repair it under warranty. An exception may be additional insurance for your phone against exposure to water. It is worth noting that damage indicators only change color in very high humidity conditions.
• Do not place your phone (or any other electronic or metal-containing object) in a microwave oven. This will damage not only the phone, but also the microwave.
• Do not heat the battery; it may leak or explode. Lithium-ion batteries sensitive. If you use a hair dryer, be sure to remove the battery before drying your phone.
• If you use alcohol, be sure to do it outside. However, you should not apply heat in any form to the phone. Do not insert the battery until the smell of alcohol has completely disappeared.
• Even if the phone was dried, the water could have time to damage the internal elements, subjecting them to corrosion. The phone's components are located so compactly inside the phone that even one drop of water is enough to cause a short circuit.
• To dry your phone, you need to disassemble it as much as possible. Cell phones, as a rule, are waterproof, so they can be used during light rain. But on the other hand, this means that water, once inside the phone, has little chance of finding its way out of the phone.
• The faster it is removed from the water and turned off, the higher the chance of saving your phone.
• Do not leave your phone wet for a long period of time. Dry it as soon as possible.
• Do not turn on your phone until you are sure it is dry. This may cause a short circuit.

What you will need

• Materials that absorb moisture (rice or packets of balls, such as those found in new shoe boxes, noodle packages, etc.)
• Towels, paper towels
• Vacuum cleaner
• Bowl
• Sealed bag or container (optional)
• Cotton fabric

A lot can be done through carelessness. Particularly at risk mobile devices, with which people now practically never part. They get dropped often. And it’s good if the phone fell on a soft surface. Even if you fall on the asphalt, there is a chance that nothing bad will happen. But if the device fell into a puddle, or did not even fall, but got wet in some other way, this is already unpleasant. In such a situation, you need to act quickly, without hesitation. Therefore, it is necessary to know the sequence of actions. What to do if water gets into your phone?

What not to do?

There are some strange methods, such as sticking the device in a bag of rice, which will draw out all the moisture. They also advise to completely fill the phone with alcohol. What to do if water gets into your phone? Definitely do not follow such advice. All this is ineffective, and later it will become clear why.

The most dangerous liquids for phones are sea water, water with washing powder or, attention, jam. Yes, they drop it on him too. Liquids that contain alkali, salts, and so on are also dangerous.

Even if the water that gets into the phone is distilled and does not allow electric current to pass through, the debris that is sure to be inside every device can lead to unpleasant consequences. What to do if water gets into your phone? Immediate action must be taken immediately. After all, even if you dry the device without disassembling it, then over time all the tracks on the board will still oxidize and collapse. After a month, irreparable problems may begin. A recessed phone will still work, but it won’t last long.

So, what sequence of actions is needed? What to do if water gets into your phone? And you need to do the following:

• Remove the back cover and remove the battery.
• Shake off any visible drops.
• Find a dry rag or towel.
• Remove the housing and remove all liquid inside the device.
• The board must be washed with alcohol.
• Do the same with all other metal parts (this can be done with a brush or in an ultrasonic bath).
• Let the device dry for at least 12 hours.

Detailed description of actions

Do not hesitate for a second to remove the battery! What to do if water gets into your phone? You need to get it out of the water if it falls there, since even a couple of seconds is enough for a significant amount of moisture to get into the holes for headphones and memory cards. It’s even worse if it’s water with washing powder. So housewives should put their phones away while doing laundry. The battery must be removed as quickly as possible, as a short circuit may occur. During the disassembly of the device, the SIM card and storage are removed. All this should be placed on a dry towel.

Disassembling the phone

Many users will of course carry the recessed device into service center, but not all craftsmen do high-quality equipment repairs. Especially if it's a wet phone. Some do only part of the repair, after which the device can work for no more than a month. Therefore, it is better to understand this issue and do everything with your own hands. After all, the user himself will treat his gadget much more carefully than a master who does not care about other people’s property. And with their “help” you can easily and irretrievably lose all valuable information.

First, on the Youtube website you need to find instructions for disassembling exactly the same phone model as the user. The video will show everything: from the type of latches to the number of cables. Touch devices have fewer nodes.

What tools will be needed?

• Set with small screwdrivers, asterisks or hexagons. This depends on the specific model.
• A sharp scalpel, a pick, or some thin plate that can be used to pry off parts of the device body.

Everything needs to be done slowly, very slowly and carefully. It is necessary to carefully disconnect all cables, speakers, etc.

Cleaning from the inside

This process is probably the most painstaking. It is better not to use cotton wool here, because it leaves too much lint. It is better to choose cotton fabric or napkins.

Solvent must not be used under any circumstances! In order to wash the device board, you can take ordinary ethyl alcohol from the first aid kit. After all, he is available.

We need to put the speakers, microphone and display aside for now. Then they can only wipe the contacts. There is no need to wipe the outside of the case with alcohol, as this can leave streaks and stains that will ruin appearance devices. The board itself can be dipped in alcohol. All impurities and oxidations are cleaned from it. If you do not do this immediately and efficiently, then after a while it will be too late and you will need to solder it. If there is one, after cleaning the board with a brush, you can dip it in it.

Alcohol drying

After bathing, the board is wiped dry with alcohol. This must be done extremely carefully. Once the liquid has evaporated, no dissolved substances should be deposited on the parts. Alcohol dries very quickly, but moisture can remain under the microchips.

After all the above operations, you can assemble the phone and try to start it. Everything should work. This should save you nerves and money.

If, nevertheless, the phone does not work, then you can’t do without visiting a service center. The main thing is to choose a good master. Recommendations from other people should help with this.

Water in the sensor

Sometimes it happens that water gets into the phone screen. What to do? In most cases, it needs to be replaced with a new one, since even small droplets are undesirable. The cost of the screen is not very high, and you can find it in specialized stores. You can also ask for repairs there.

If you decide to replace it yourself, you need to do the following:

• Disassemble the device.
• Separate the sensor itself from the screen. If there is a sticky layer, it can be wiped off using a cotton swab soaked in nail polish remover.
• Install a store-bought sensor.

Attention, before you buy it, you need to make sure that the problem is not in the connector or cable, since often the contacts simply deteriorate due to corrosion.

It also happens that water gets into the phone speaker. What to do in this case? There is no choice here: you just need to change it to a new one. The speaker can no longer be restored. What if water gets into the phone’s camera? What to do then? It’s fifty-fifty here: either when disassembling and drying, the moisture in it will completely dry out, or the particularly sensitive elements will refuse to work and you will have to take the device to a service center, where, most likely, they will say that the camera needs to be replaced.

These steps will help if your mobile phone falls into water. What to do if this happens? The main thing is not to panic. If everything is done correctly, then within a day there will be no consequences left. But it is best to be careful and make sure that your mobile phone does not end up near sources of moisture.

Today, gadgets have become an integral part of the life of any person. Any purchase of a new smartphone makes us feel joy and happiness, and when the smartphone accidentally falls into water, beer or other liquid, we begin to panic and worry.

In today's article we will tell you what to do if your phone falls into water and what steps to take.

As you know, in most cases the phone can be saved, and the liquid environment has a significant influence on this. For example, if a phone is dropped into water with high alkalinity, the chances of success are minimal.

The best chance of successfully resuscitating a phone is when it falls into running water.

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So, let's look at how to save a phone that has fallen into water. Firstly, if touch phone falls into water, turn it off immediately. After turning off the phone, remove the battery, memory card and SIM card. This step will also prevent your phone from shorting out. If your phone comes with a non-removable battery, turn it off using the on/off button.

Figure 1. If your touch phone falls into water, remove the battery as quickly as possible.

These were the first steps to take if your touchscreen phone fell into water. Now you need to dry all the accessories and the smartphone; we will talk about ways to dry a smartphone below.

How to dry a touchscreen phone that has fallen into water?

It's worth noting that you should not use your phone, headphones, or your phone's USB port until all components are completely dry.

Below we will give ways to dry a phone that has fallen into water, beer or other liquid.

Method 1. How to dry a touch phone in rice if it fell into water or got water in it?

To dry the outside of your phone, you can use a paper towel or soft cotton cloth.

Figure 1: A paper or alcohol wipe works great for absorbing water in tight areas of the phone.

You can use dry rice to dry the inside of your phone. Take a medium sized bag, fill it with rice and put your phone in it. It is very important that the rice completely envelops the phone

Figure 2. Dry risk perfectly absorbs moisture, which will allow you to rid your smartphone of water in a matter of days.

Method 2. How to dry a touchscreen phone in silica gel if it fell into water or got water in it?

Besides rice, you can use silica gel to dry your phone. Silica gel bags are used in shoe boxes.

Figure 2. You can find silica gel packets in a shoe box.

Method 3. How to dry a touchscreen phone on a battery if it fell into water or got water in it?

Many people will ask, is it possible to dry a phone on a battery? Definitely yes.

This is perhaps the easiest way to dry your phone, but still risky. For example, if you simply put all the phone's components on top of the battery, the battery may swell and need to be replaced. Thus, the telephone and battery It is best to wrap it in a towel or thick cloth.

Method 4. How to dry a touchscreen phone with a hairdryer if it has fallen into water or water has gotten into it?

Never try to dry your phone with a hairdryer. The reason for this is that the hair dryer blows hot air, which causes the circuits in the phone circuit board to melt.

Figure 1. If you do decide to dry your phone with a hair dryer, be very careful and keep the hair dryer at a distance of 30 cm.

How long should you dry your phone after falling into water?

In most cases, owners who drowned their phone note that their device worked properly after 3-7 days. Again, you need to consider how your phone fell into the water and how long it was there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you do if your phone falls into water and no longer charges or the battery does not work?

Surely you have noticed that after the phone fell into the water, it stopped charging or sometimes a notification appears that headphones were connected to the phone. This problem usually disappears after drying the phone for a long time.

Of course, we cannot deny the possibility that the connector for charging the phone has become unusable. But before you contact a smartphone repair service center, it is best for you to thoroughly dry your smartphone and try to charge it again.

Figure 1. If after a long and thorough drying of the phone it does not charge, then the problem may only be in the USB cable or charging connector.

Why doesn't the screen or sensor of a phone that fell into water turn on?

After dropping your phone into water, the touch screen may not respond to your touch for a long time. The reason is that the sensor has many layers, and liquid got into one of them. In this case, you need to place the smartphone in a glove or wrap it in a scarf, and then place it on the battery. If the problem is not resolved within 2 weeks, then your only option is to contact the service center.

In this article we will tell you what to do if your phone falls into water. Information on at the moment is relevant because for almost all smartphones that are not IP67 or IP68 rated, moisture can cause serious damage. In this case, water begins to flow inside the case, hitting the board, processor and causing short circuits.

First steps to save your phone

If your phone falls into water, you should not panic; it is better to try to remove it from the liquid as quickly as possible. After all, the longer the phone is in water, the greater the likelihood of damage to the motherboard components. Most people in such a situation will immediately begin to press all sorts of buttons to check the functionality of the phone, but this absolutely cannot be done to avoid a short circuit.

However, if the smartphone has a non-removable battery and remains on after the dive, then the first thing you need to do is turn it on using the power button, and if the battery is removable, then immediately remove it from the phone. Along with the battery, you also need to remove the SIM card and memory card. Next, wipe the phone and its removable parts with a dry cloth and make sure there are no liquid residues.

Under no circumstances should you try to dry your smartphone with a hairdryer, nor should you blow into the phone or shake it, as such actions may cause water to get into other components of the device. You can get rid of moisture inside your phone using the following 5 methods.

Isopropyl and ethyl alcohols

For many years, isopropyl and ethyl alcohols have been available and inexpensive products that have been used to clean radio circuit boards. As mentioned earlier, the main reason for device failure is corrosion of the motherboard elements, and isopropyl alcohol contains chemical elements that help prevent this corrosion and remove moisture. Also, their modern analogues are water-based cleaning fluids; such liquids are not conductors electric current, and their evaporation occurs instantly.

The fact is that when water turns into ice, its molecules have less conductive effect due to the increase in the distance between the molecules, which prevents a short circuit.

If the phone does not turn on the first time, then try repeating the procedure again, and after several attempts your phone will most likely turn on.

However, if you keep your smartphone in the refrigerator, you can get the opposite effect and make the situation worse.

Drying your phone with absorbents

The method is already familiar to many, as it is very popular on the Internet. One of these substances is rice. It's no secret that rice absorbs moisture, and in theory, submerging your phone in a suitable container of rice should do the same trick for it.

This method has an undeniable advantage, since it eliminates the possibility of carelessly turning on the device while you are inside it. large quantity moisture. However, this method does not guarantee complete restoration of the smartphone, because the water contained can cause oxidation of the contacts and elements of the device’s motherboard and, as a result, lead to negative consequences.

Compressed air

The main purpose of this method is to try to speed up the drying process. The best option in this case is a cylinder with compressed air inside. Such cylinders are often used when cleaning hard-to-reach components, motherboards computers and laptops from dust.

To implement this method, pass air using a balloon through various openings of the phone: speakers, microphone, charging connector and audio connector. Cleaning should be focused on the charging port, as it is closest to the battery compartment, which will give you more room for air to move.

Remember that this method This is more of a preventive measure and will not allow you to remove moisture as effectively as possible.

Synthetic dehumidifiers

This solution provides a quick and easy way to rid your phone of water that has gotten into it. On the vast expanses of well-known Internet sites, there are many similar accessories for small electronic devices.

Synthetic desiccants are hermetically sealed plastic bags with special granules inside that effectively absorb moisture. The only disadvantage of this method is the cost. In our countries, such accessories are not in great demand, and not everyone would dare to pay 1,200 rubles for them.

Also remember that none of the above methods is a guarantee that your phone will be completely restored. And if first aid for your smartphone is unsuccessful, contact a repair center. We wish that such troubles do not arise in your life!