What to do if your phone falls into water?

Here are 7 steps to take if your phone falls into water:

1. Quickly take the phone out of the water

First, you need to quickly take the phone out of the water as soon as possible to avoid water seeping deep into the device's components.

2. Tilt the connection ports down

Tilting the connection ports (charger, headphones, etc.) downwards allows water to flow out. Never turn these ports upward as this will cause water to flow back into the microprocessors, leading to short circuits and irreparable damage.

What to do if your phone falls into water?

3. Quickly turn off the phone

After “saving” the phone from the water, the user needs to quickly turn off the phone. This should be prioritized over checking the touch screen, screen, and keyboard, because when using the phone when it has just fallen into the water, it is easy for water to seep into the circuit board, causing a broken circuit.

4. Disassemble the phone

For phones that can be disassembled, the next thing to do is to disassemble each part so that any water that has seeped in can easily drain out.

5. Dry the outside of the device.

After removing the parts, use a soft cloth to dry the water on the phone.

This step is quicker and easier with normal water than with other liquids.

Note that when wiping, be gentle to avoid rubbing too hard, which can scratch and damage the device.

6. Dehumidify and dry the inside of the device

Leaving your phone in rice or a desiccant bag for a few hours to a day will help absorb the moisture inside and dry your device quickly. You can also use a vacuum cleaner with the right power to suck up the excess water on the device.

Note that when using a vacuum cleaner, you should use a specialized type instead of a regular vacuum cleaner. Avoid using a machine with high capacity, which not only does not have a dehumidifying effect but also damages the phone.

Leaving the phone in a ventilated place is also a simple but effective way to dry the phone. However, do not expose it directly to sunlight, this will cause the phone to overheat and break.

7. Turn on the machine and try it out

After completing all the above steps and when you are sure that the phone is dry, reassemble the disassembled phone parts and plug in the charger. Finally, turn on the phone and check the phone's features to see if they are normal.

The 7 steps above will only be effective if your phone has been dropped into water for a short period of time. If your phone has been submerged in water for too long, the best way is to take it to a reputable warranty and repair center. Do not try to fix it yourself at home or the situation will get worse.

Here are the steps you should take if your phone falls into water. Hopefully this knowledge will help you.

Dinh Trung (synthesis)

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