Is it possible to fix a wet cell phone or is there no way to do so? These are the only choices that are available
Your smartphone is submerged in water. Panic sets in and you think, “Have I lost all my photos? WhatsApp? And other data?” At that moment, doubt creeps in: is there a solution or can we start looking for a new phone? Don’t worry, all is not lost. Although water and electronics are enemies until the end of time, 70% of wet phones can be fixed if you act quickly and avoid classic mistakes like the famous rice trick.
Although many modern smartphones have IP ratings, this does not mean that they are 100% waterproof. And for those that do not have this protection, the risk is greater as people trust more in the resistance of their phones. So, if you find yourself in a situation where your mobile phone is wet, it is time to act quickly and well. Let's see what you can do to save it and when it is better to abandon it. Of course, time is running out. Liquid damage is a tricky thing: even if it seems to work, corrosion can appear days later. We tell you what to do in the first 10 most important minutes of your mobile phone, when it is worth repairing it and why some models, like the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, are more survivable than others.
First Aid: Do's and Don'ts
Water is a conductor and can burn out electrical circuits instantly. So the first thing you will do is these steps:
- Do not connect it to a power source; it causes an electrical short circuit.
- Disassemble everything you can.
- Remove the cover.
- Remove the SIM card and SD card (your data will be safe).
- Do not try to open it! Unless you are an expert.
- Urgent drying: Do not use microwaves (absolute danger) or hair dryers (danger to mobile phone). Direct heat will melt adhesives and damage screens. Instead, use a microfiber cloth (like those used for eyeglasses) to absorb any liquids on the surface.
- What if it still doesn't work? Here are other options.
- Ultrasonic cleaning in a specialized workshop: Some workshops use isopropyl alcohol baths and ultrasound to remove residues without damaging components.
- Replacing damaged parts: This may be the battery, charging port, or screen.
- Motherboard: If the liquid has reached the “central core” of the phone, the cost of repairing it will be almost as much as the cost of buying a new phone. In these cases, consider whether it is worth it, but the reality is that it may have also affected the rest of the components, and it may end up breaking later, even if you repair the motherboard.
Of course, if you have the repair done in a technical service, most of the time you can be sure that you have a warranty for the repair and that it is really good and reliable