How to Fix Water Damaged Phones

On a slightly cloudy afternoon, I left for home a bit early from office. I had reached halfway through and the rain gods decided it was time to bless the earth with a passing shower. By the time I reached home, I was soaking wet. I was cribbing about my condition, and suddenly I got the shock of my life. I realized that my mobile phone was in my pocket. I hurriedly pulled it out of my jeans pocket. It was soaking wet and gave an impression as if it was breathing it last. 'No!' I screamed. My cell phone is my life and without my darling I will be lost. I had to provide it with an emergency treatment that will help save its life. Many insurance companies do not cover accidental water damage. Alas! Mine too, did not cover water damage. I was frantically thinking how to fix my phones and immediately struck with an idea. I called up a friend who knew a lot about mobile repair. Picking up a few cell phone water damage repair tips from him, I decided to incorporate them on my phone.

Fixing up the Phone
There are several ways of fixing water damaged phones. But, first, you need to turn off your cell phone immediately. If it is off, do not turn it on. This is because when you try to switch it on, the water may cause a short-circuit that may damage your precious phone. Once you have done so, rip apart your phone. I don't mean ripping upon the phone in literal sense. What I mean is remove the cell phone battery and dismantle your phone completely. Be very, very careful when dismantling the phone. Remove SIM cards, memory cards, etc. If you can, remover the front and well as back panel of your phone as well. Touch screen mobile users do not try to do so, until and unless you have the right tools. Even then, try at your own risk.

You must be wondering how does dismantling help in repairing water damaged phones. Well, if your phone is pulled apart, more air will be able to reach the inner corners of your phone. This will help in drying your phone better. Then, with the help of a blotting paper, tissue paper or even a thin cotton clot, wipe off each and every corner of your mobile phone. Make sure you reach as many places as you can and wipe off water.

Next, you need to take your phone and its various dismembered body parts near a table fan or bring a hair dryer near it. Use the air from either of the appliances to dry off the phone. This is will help you get rid of water in the hard to reach places and even inside the circuit. But remember, never ever keep the hair dryer near the phone for too long or too close. It should be kept at a distance such that if you place your hand in front of the dryer, the hot air won't burn your skin. You cannot allow the dryer to be too close as it will roast the inner parts of your phone. The phone circuit is very delicate and will be easily damaged. Even the service centers won't be able to save the life of your phone, once the circuit is burned. You can place try the air treatment for about 20 min at the top. If it does not work, you can try fixing water damaged phones by the tips in the next paragraphs.

You tried the blower remedy that did not work. So, you can use a vacuum cleaner to suck out the remaining moisture. Place the vacuum cleaner hose near each accessible area of the phone for about 10 minutes. Within half and hour your phone will be completely dry. Then, assemble the phone and try restarting your phone. If it works fine, then congratulations. You have just managed to save your phone. However, if your phone had been in water for more than couple of minutes, I would not recommend switching it on so soon. Patience is a virtue, when it comes to repairing water damaged phones.

You need to place a badly soaked phone in a warm closet between your clothes. Even place them near a warm cupboard or cabinet near a boiler or heater. However, exert caution. Never ever place your phone over a radiator, heater and even microwave. This is a really bad idea, unless you want to roast your water damaged phone to death. So, to be on the safe side keep it wrapped in a soft towel or napkin in a warm, dry place like near a window sill. Again, do not place under direct sunlight. Place the phone upside down, that is the screen facing the floor. So, after about a couple of hours your phone maybe completely dry. To be on the safe side, do not switch on your phone for the next 48 hours. Allow it to dry off completely, before assembling it again. This will be a safe choice for a really, badly soaked phone.

Cell Phone Water Damage Repair Tips
You can try the following cell phone water damage repair tips as a quick fix solution. If your phone has been in water for less than couple of minutes, then you can try these tips. But, keep in mind the basic tips of fixing water damaged phones. You have to switch it off and dismantle it. Then try the following cell phone water damage repair tips.

• Take a zip lock pouch and add a handful of rice to it. Then place your cell phone into the bag of rice. You see, rice acts as a natural desiccant and will help remove any moisture present within the phone. Thus, drying your device quickly and safely. You can let the phone remain in the bag overnight for better results.
• You can take a cotton swab and dip it in alcohol. By alcohol I do not mean acetone. Never ever use acetone. This is because it has a corroding action that will damage your phone LCD screen. So, you dip the swab in alcohol and rub it along the phone. It will help get rid of any moisture due to spilled soda, sugary drinks, etc. You can power on your phone once the alcohol dries up.
• You can even use desiccant bags or silica gel to dry off the moisture in your phone. All you need to do, instead of rice, place silica gel in the zip lock bag. Then place your phone in the bag and seal the pouch. Allow it to stay with silica gel overnight. The water will dry up from your phone, leaving it in a working condition.

If your mobile phone does not start-up after 24 hours of trying all the above fixing tips, then bid farewell to your phone. If you still feel there are chances of it recovering, then take it to a service center. They may be able to tell you how to fix a phone with water damage. I was able to save the life of my darling by trying a few of the above repairing tips. Do not lose hope, if you accidentally drop your phone in water. Just try the above cell phone water damage repair tips and avoid spending money on a new phone.