If your phone has been submerged in water, there’s a good chance it’s toast. But if you act fast, you might be able to save it. So, how to fix a wet phone?
- First, take the phone out of the water as quickly as possible. If it’s still on, turn it off immediately.
- Next, remove the SIM card and any external memory cards. This will help keep them from getting waterlogged.
- Then, remove the battery if possible. If your phone is sealed shut, you won’t be able to do this, but it’s still worth trying.
- Once the phone is disassembled as much as possible, rinse it off with clean water. Then, use a vacuum cleaner with the hose attachment to suck out as much water as possible from the various crevices and openings.
- If you have a rice jar, dump a small amount and bury your phone in the rice. The rice will help absorb the moisture from the phone.
- Leave the phone in the rice for 24 to 48 hours, then check to see if it powers on. If it does, congratulations! Your phone has been saved. And now you know hot to fix a wet phone!
If your phone is still wet and won’t turn on, it’s time to take it to a professional. A phone repair shop may be able to fix it, but the phone is likely beyond repair at this point.
