Who doesn't fear the prospect of a heavy downpour soaking the smartphone
in the pocket. Or water, tea or coffee accidentally spilling on to your
gadget.And the inevitable can happen no matter how much care you take. Don't panic. Just follow this simple guide:
1. Check your battery sticker
Handset
warranties do not cover water damage. To find out if the phone is water
damaged, check your battery and the battery receptacle. Manufacturers
place tiny stickers that are usually white, but change to pink or red on
contact with moisture inside the phones.
2. Switch off the handset immediately
2. Switch off the handset immediately
First,
switch off the handset immediately. Then, quickly place it on some
paper towels or soft cloth. Remove the battery, the sim, memory card and
gently dry those. Essentially, remove all add-on accessories –
including headphones – that cover ports and slots to expose them to air.
3. Wipe your phone thoroughly
3. Wipe your phone thoroughly
Wipe
your device thoroughly with a soft cloth. If possible , use a small
vacuum cleaner to draw the water out of the phone. Be careful not to
hold the vacuum too close to the device. Do not use a hair dryer.
4. Keep the phone in a bowl of uncooked rice
4. Keep the phone in a bowl of uncooked rice
Place
your handset in a dry plastic bag or an air-tight container with a
desiccant such as silica gel (often found with new shoes and
electronics). You can also purchase 5gm sachets online and from
electronic stores. Keep a stash handy this monsoon. Alternatively, bury
the phone in a bowl or bag of uncooked rice overnight. Rice draws out
the moisture.
You can keep phone in rice for 24 to 72 hours and then try if it works.
5. Wait for 24 hours before restarting your phone
You can keep phone in rice for 24 to 72 hours and then try if it works.
5. Wait for 24 hours before restarting your phone
Wait
for at least 24 hours or longer. Check that your device – ports,
compartments and crevices are clean and look dry. Power up the device.
If your phone does not boot, remove the battery and head to your nearest
service centre.
6. Don't Blow dry
6. Don't Blow dry
Do not use a hair dryer on it. Using a hair dryer may force moisture further inward toward the crevices, reaching the electrical components deep inside the phone. And if the hair dryer air is too warm, it could further damage the device
