Dealing with a Wet iPhone

If you’re like most people with an iPhone, you depend on your device for everything from business to your social life. Your iPhone is probably an extension of how you live, and chances are that it’s always within reach. The idea of getting your iPhone wet might strike panic in your heart, but with iPhones getting so much use, it’s common for this kind of damage to occur, no matter how careful you are with your device. 

If you drop your iPhone in a puddle, knock your coffee all over the screen, or get caught in a downpour without a cover, all is not lost. Just because your iPhone has gotten wet doesn’t mean that you need to start shopping for a new one. Oftentimes, a skilled iPhone repair technician can get your device back to working condition, so you can get back to normal. If your iPhone is wet and you’re panicking about bringing it back to life, follow these steps to give it the best chance of making it through.

Turn Off Your iPhone

The first thing you should do if your iPhone gets wet is turn it off, even if you think that it seems to be acting normally. When you turn it off, you reduce the risk of electrical currents within the device interacting with water and causing shock or spark damage to components within the device. The longer you leave it on, the greater the risk that this kind of damage will occur. If your iPhone is working normally after getting wet, it could be a sign that internal components are not damaged, but leaving it on can allow that problem to happen hours later.

Disconnect Everything Plugged into the iPhone

For a similar reason, you should unplug anything that may be plugged into the iPhone, including the charger and any USB drives, mice, keyboards, monitors, and other accessories. These components can further increase the risk of damage caused by water and electrical currents. You should disconnect them even if the iPhone is turned off to protect both the iPhone and the accessories themselves.

Remove Your iPhone Case

Your iPhone case can drastically reduce the amount of water that enters the internal parts of your iPhone—some cases can even prevent any water from entering the iPhone at all. However, a case can also trap water close to the iPhone and make it more likely that the water will eventually enter the iPhone. When you remove the case, you allow any water that is trapped under the case to flow out and also create a pathway for water that is inside the iPhone to drain out and for air to dry out wet parts of the device.

Avoid Rice and Other Drying Materials

The first instinct that many people have when an electronic device gets wet is to put it in rice. Contrary to popular belief, however, this technique won’t save your device and can actually cause more harm. Skip the rice, oatmeal, cat litter, and other drying agents that people suggest. The best way to dry out your iPhone is to let air do the work.

Seek Repairs Right Away

If your iPhone gets wet, take it to a qualified repair shop as soon as possible. It’s best to get your iPhone checked out when it comes into contact with liquid before using it again, even if you think it wasn’t significantly exposed. Keep in mind that the repair team may ask what you spilled on the device, as some kinds of liquids cause more damage than others.

At Gamers Warehouse, our experienced repair team can restore your iPhone to working condition quickly and effectively. We offer a 90-day warranty on all of our work, and we keep most common parts in stock so we can provide fast service. Visit our repair shop in the Tucson Mall or call (520) 347-8506 for more information.

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