In modern society, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, when a mobile phone accidentally falls into the water, we tend to fall into a panic. Although today's mobile phones, especially Apple phones, have a certain amount of waterproof performance, this is not a permanent guarantee. Over time, the waterproof performance of the phone will gradually deteriorate, so when the phone gets into the water, we must not take it lightly. This article will detail the emergency treatment steps after water ingress your phone to help you minimize your losses.
First, immediately take out the mobile phone, it is urgent.
When a phone accidentally falls into the water, our first reaction should be to quickly fish the phone out of the water. This step is crucial because the longer your phone is immersed in water, the more likely it is that moisture will seep into the inside of your phone, leading to more serious damage. Therefore, we need to get the phone out of the water as soon as possible to minimize the damage of moisture to the inside of the phone.
2. Shut down the power immediately and cut off the power supply.
After fishing out the phone, we need to do the shutdown operation immediately. In the case of previous mobile phones, we could directly remove the battery and thus achieve a power outage. However, for current phones, especially iPhones, we can't remove the battery directly. Therefore, we need to press the power off button immediately to turn off the phone. This step is also very critical because once the phone is powered on, moisture can cause short circuits and damage to the phone's internal components.
After shutting down, we also need to be careful not to try to charge or turn on the phone. Some people will take a fluke after the phone gets into the water, thinking that the phone has dried up, so they try to turn it on or charge it. However, this practice often leads to more serious consequences. Because even though the surface of the phone looks dry, there may still be residual moisture inside. Once powered on, this moisture can cause damage to the components inside the phone.
3. Wipe off the water and deal with the water stains on the surface.
After shutting down, we need to wipe the water stains on the surface of the phone as soon as possible. At this time, we can use paper towels, cotton swabs and other tools to gently wipe the surface of the phone and absorb the moisture. During the wiping process, we need to be careful not to push too hard so as not to push the water stain into the deeper part of the inside of the phone.
In addition, we also need to remove the SIM card of the mobile phone in time and other accessories, such as mobile phone cases, headphones, etc. If these accessories are not removed in time, they may hinder the evaporation of moisture, causing the inside of the phone to be damp for a long time. At the same time, after we dry the surface water stains, remember not to shake the phone. Shaking the phone may allow moisture to spread inside the phone, further exacerbating the damage.
Fourth, send it for repair in time and seek professional help.
While we've followed the steps above, it's probably just a matter of treating water stains on the surface of your phone. When it comes to water stains inside our phones, we often can't deal with them ourselves. Therefore, after the mobile phone gets into the water, it is best to take the mobile phone to a professional repair shop for testing and repair.
Professional repair shops have advanced testing equipment and experienced repair personnel, who can conduct a comprehensive inspection of the mobile phone, find out the location of water ingress and possible damage. Then, according to the specific situation, they will disassemble, clean, dry and other treatments on the phone to repair the damage to the phone to the greatest extent.
In short, when the phone gets into the water, we need to stay calm and follow the above steps for emergency treatment. At the same time, we also need to note that although today's mobile phones have a certain amount of waterproof performance, this is not an absolute guarantee. Therefore, when we use our mobile phones, we also need to pay attention to water and moisture resistance, and avoid putting the mobile phone in a humid environment. Only in this way can we ensure the safety and normal use of the phone.