A waterlogged phone, "just bury it in a sack of rice, your phone is going to be just fine in the morning" now, this is the first unsolicited advice that walks into the room like an open invitation. Well, our first gut instinct will be to give it a try, What are we going to lose? Well, it doesn't work that way, phone in a rice sack is a myth as jack and the magic beans. Our smartphones need more phone repairs than a rice sack.So let's check How to fix a water damaged phone in 8 simple steps.
Whether you forgot to leave your phone at a dry spot when you went off to take a plunge or accidentally tossed it into the water, the first fear to cross our mind is, will it work again? Tech care is vital when it comes to any damage, whether you have it insured or not. Before trying on home remedies, the best advice is to do what is logical and realistic.
The first thing is first don't do your own experiments, and just in case you are not an expert in phone repairs. Leaving tech care to the expert is ideal as we don't have any idea if it is damaged or not in the first place. Also, if we further try our own handiwork and damage it. Well, sit tight, let's start with the basics on how to save your phone from being damaged further.
Juggling between whether to switch on or switch off the device
In case your phone is submerged in the water while off, make sure to leave it off. Switching on the device when it is wet could lead to damaging the internal electrical connection and further cause irreversible damage.
Don't press any key exception if it is to switch off the phone.
Pressing the key around could make it easier for the water to seep into the device.
Do not blow or shake the device
This can also help water seep into the device easily, further deteriorating the phone.
Don't take the phone apart into pieces
This could nullify any insurance or warranty the device is entitled to. So instead of doing something good, you could further damage the phone.
Don't cook or freeze your phone.
If we increase or decrease the temperature of the phone, it could lead to damage our phone excessively.
How am I going to fix a water-damaged phone" is the first question that pops into our mind. The answer is that unless you have expertise in fixing your smartphones, don't do anything by yourself. Since the devices that are available in the market might be technologically advanced and ahead of their time. But with advanced technology, there is also evolution in the hardware as it becomes more sophisticated, delicate, and unique, so it is better to take it to an expert phone repairs in Adelaide than to ponder around it ourselves.
If your phone was not switched off while it fell into the water, make sure to switch it off to prevent the internal phone connection from shorting and have more chance to repair it from the water damage.
Remove your phone case, memory card, sim card, and battery if detachable, as this could help dry up the phone quickly.
Use an absorbent cloth or tissue to wipe out any visible water by this, and you can decrease the spread of water to the nook and corner of the phone.
You can also suck out water using the vacuum cleaner, but first, do make sure to remove the sim card and memory card beforehand.
Now don't bake or dry your phone out in the sun. Store it in a more cool and dry space.
We suggest that if it gets wet, store it with silica and get packets that come with new products. Since silica gel packets tend to absorb the water quicker and easier. Firstly take a ziplock bag filled with silica packets and bury your phone in it for at least 24 to 48 hours. This is much more effective and safe.
Once it is fully dry, turn it on and if it still doesn't turn on alone, charge it and try again. Still, if it remains switched off, seek professional help to repair the phone.
So if it switches on, check if other functions like camera, speaker, screen, and microphone are working. Now, this might look like good news in the beginning, but our advice is to back up your device as it is working fine right now, water damage can slowly progress to internal corrosion inside the device so that it could work for a while. But it can also shut down at any moment.
One of the often asked questions by our customers is how we could protect our phones from water damage. Our advice will be the easiest one, opt for a water-resistant phone, and even if it is waterproof, make sure to invest in a waterproof case. This could decrease the chance of waterproof damage. If you are buying a new device, do pick up insurance for your phone this can help you cover damage expenses. Seeking professional help to fix your water-logged phone or any other service, contact us at 0424678000 or 088-261-0300 or visit us at Fix N' Talk Shop 2 located at Greenacres Shopping Centre, Next to Coles, 132 Muller Road, SA 5086.