{"id":3208,"date":"2025-09-11T10:07:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T08:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/what-to-do-smartphone-falls-in-water\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T10:07:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T08:07:58","slug":"what-to-do-smartphone-falls-in-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/what-to-do-smartphone-falls-in-water\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when your smartphone falls in water"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a smartphone accidentally slips into a sink, a puddle or a swimming pool, you need to act <\/span>without wasting time<\/b>. Acting quickly can really <\/span>limit the damage<\/b> and sometimes even <\/span>save the device<\/b>. Here are the right steps to take.<\/span><\/p>\n

React immediately: an absolute must<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your smartphone has fallen into water, <\/span>take it out straightaway<\/b>. <\/span>Switch it off<\/b> without delay to <\/span>avoid short circuits<\/b>, as moisture can cause irreversible damage. <\/span>Remove the case<\/b>, if you use one, as well as <\/span>all accessories<\/b>: earphones, charging cable, memory card. The aim is to <\/span>let the device breathe<\/b> to make drying easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Carefully dry and remove what you can<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take a soft cloth or some kitchen roll to <\/span>dry the entire surface<\/b> of the phone. Pay particular attention to the buttons (power, volume), the jack port, the USB connector, the speakers and the microphone. <\/span>A dry cotton bud<\/b> lets you reach the corners. If your device allows you to remove the <\/span>battery, SIM card or SD card<\/b>, do so gently without forcing it. Do not use hot air, but a <\/span>hairdryer on a cold setting<\/b> can speed up the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trap moisture with rice or silica gel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Next, place your phone in an <\/span>airtight bag filled with dry rice<\/b> or sachets of silica gel. These materials have <\/span>very effective absorbent properties<\/b>. Leave the phone <\/span>to rest for 36 to 48 hours<\/b> without switching it on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get it checked if necessary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if the device restarts, it may <\/span>show signs of malfunction<\/b>. It is advisable to <\/span>have it checked<\/b> so that any potentially damaged parts can be replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

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