The Myths: what not to do with a water-damaged phone
Put it in the microwave or oven
Unless you enjoy baked electronics or a possible explosion, this is not the route to take.
Dry it with a hair dryer
This trick holds huge potential for cooking your phone’s interior while blasting the water more deeply into the system.
Head to Google for a quick and easy fix
While Google answers may be fast and fabulous for things like Photoshop shortcuts, there is no quick and easy fix for a water-damaged phone, period.
Place it in a bag or bowl of rice
Surrounding the phone with rice won’t draw moisture out the interior. It can actually make things worse by slowing down the vital drying process required for salvation.
The Truth: what to do immediately
Don't shake it or mess with the power button
Shaking your phone or pushing any buttons can make water spread more deeply into the phone’s interior. Don’t try to turn it on or off.
Take the phone apart if possible
Place the disassembled components in a cool, dry place.
Leave your phone alone overnight
Test your phone in the morning by powering it up to see if you were able to save it.
Your final step for long-term functioning
Even if your phone turns on and seems to function properly, taking it to an authorised repair shop is a wise idea. Phones that don’t turn on at all may still be salvageable by the experienced repair technicians at Dr Phone Repairs, while those that appear normal may still have water or issues hiding inside.
Trade wet-phone worry for peace of mind. Visit Dr Phone Repairs in Pran Central today.