May 9, 2024
By: AvantikaAvoid the impulse to frantically shake your phone or hit buttons in a panic, as tempting as it may be. Anxiety can exacerbate the problem by allowing water to seep deeper into the apparatus or resulting in more harm.
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Do not turn on your phone right away if it has been wet or submerged in water. Trying to switch on a wet phone might damage internal components irreversibly by short-circuiting them. Rather, turn off the appliance and continue drying.
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Although using a hairdryer, microwave, or oven to fast dry off your phone would seem sense, these heat sources can really cause more harm than good. Overheating can permanently destroy delicate components by warping or melting them. Opt for safer drying techniques like air drying or desiccants like rice or packs of silica gel.
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Attempting to remove water droplets from your phone by shaking or touching it a lot will endanger internal circuitry and components even more. Instead, to remove extra moisture without endangering the phone further, gently pat it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
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Even though you might be tempted to solve the problem on your own by disassembling your phone to dry it out, most users don't advise doing this. The intricate internal workings of modern smartphones make them delicate objects that must be handled carefully with the right equipment and knowledge.
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