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Top 10 Tips to Rescue Water Damaged iPhone or iPad

The iPhone revolutionalized not just the mobile phone market but changed how we use phones and the internet. Today we heavily rely on our iPhone to access the internet, use social media, listen to music and even store, process and send important documents. So, when your iPhone falls into water or water spills onto it, the water does not just damage the devices, it damages your whole being with it. However, the good news is that if water gets into your iPhone it does not mean the end for you. You can still rescue your water damaged iPhone by applying a number of tips. Here are the top 10 tips to rescue a water-damaged iPhone.

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1. Turn it Off

If water spills onto your iPhone or it accidentally falls into water the first thing you should do once your retrieve it from the water is to turn it off. If it is already off then don’t turn it on. The truth is water conducts electricity and the worst part is if the water that came into contact with your iPhone was salty water it is a good conductor of electricity. Leaving your iPhone on after the incident will result in more damage because the water will conduct electricity and end up short-circuiting important components of the phone. However, by switch it off immediately you control the damage by stopping electric flow in the devices. This saves your phone from damaging its internal parts.

2. Remove the External Casing and the SIM Card

An iPhone or iPad is a very valuable device for most people. For this reason, many people buy an external casing to protect their prized iPhone from external damage. In case the iPhone falls into water the next steps you should take after turning it off is to remove the external casing. This will create room for you to be able to wipe off all the water. After removing the casing make sure that you remove the SIM card. Use a paperclip to remove the SIM card trey.

3. Wipe off the Water

It is only natural if water spills onto your iPhone or iPad you should wipe the water off at the earliest opportunity you get. The same things should happen when your iPhone or iPad falls into water. Use a soft towel to wipe the water off the external body of your prized iPhone or iPad. Do this with a lot of care and without applying too much pressure to avoid further damage to the device. Wipe all around to ensure that there is no water or moisture left.

4. Place the iPhone or iPad in a Warm Dry Place

You need to dry the iPhone or iPad and get rid of moisture and water droplets from both the exterior and the interior of the device. The best way to do this is to place the iPhone or iPad in a warm and dry place to enable the water to evaporate. If it is during the day in the summer place the iPhone or iPad near a window in the direction of the sun. It should not be exposed to the sun but in a place to receive the warmth from the sun. If it is during the winter or at knight then consider placing in on top of your television if the television is on or under a burning lamp. These should provide sufficient warmth to cause the water to evaporate.

5. Use Silica to Dry the iPhone or iPad

Other than letting the iPhone or iPad dry in a warm and dry place you should take further measures to ensure that all the water both inside and outside dry up before attempting to put the phone or iPad on. One of the best ways to remove moisture from the iPhone or iPad is the use of silica gel packets. You can get these silica gel packets from the boxes you used to buy electronics or alternatively you can check your local stores if they are available. Place a few silica gel packets on a flat surface, place your iPhone or iPad on top and then cover your iPhone or iPad with some more packets. This will help absorb more moisture leaving your iPhone or iPad dry.

6. Use Uncooked Rice to Dry your iPhone or iPad

Other than dry uncooked rice, the hair dryer is another great device that you should use to remove moisture from your iPhone or iPad. If your iPhone or iPad got submerged into water, then you should consider using the hair dryer to remove any water that got inside. This is especially important because no other drying method can do the job better. It is important to be extra careful when using a hairdryer. Turn the dryer to low power and then slowly blow over your iPhone or iPad focusing in orifices and other places that could have let water deeper into inner parts. The warm air should push moisture out of iPhone or iPad leaving it dry as it can be.

8. Dismantle the iPhone or iPad

Once you have used several drying methods such as the drying in a warm place, silica packages, dry rice, and the hairdryer, try to turn on your iPhone or iPad. If it does not turn on, then you should consider taking the phone apart. Use the manual to dismantle the iPhone or iPad and be careful in doing so that you don’t damage anything. Once you remove the casing and larger parts such as the battery you should dry the iPhone or iPad again to ensure that all the moisture on the inside dries up. You can then assemble it and try switching it on again.

“This step should be performed by an expert like PC Expert Services. We highly recommend not to take your iPhone or iPad apart if you do not know how. Please submit the drop off form at PC Expert Services and bring in your iPhone and iPad for further repair.”

9. Take it to an Expert

If after trying all the tips above your phone or iPad still has a few issues then the only logical thing to do is to take it to PC Expert Services. This is the safest way to get the problem resolved.

“Please bring in your iPhone or iPad to PC Expert Services. We highly recommend not to take your iPhone or iPad apart if you do not know how. Please submit the drop off form at PC Expert Services and bring in your iPhone and iPad for further professional repair for your iPhone or iPad.”

10. Buy a waterproof case

Once the problem is resolved, then it is time to take care of the future. This can be done by getting a new waterproof case for your iPhone or iPad. The casing will help prevent water damaging your iPhone or iPad should it fall in water again in future.

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