My phone fell into the pool the other day and now, being completely dry, it only works when its charging. ?

Question

Will the rice method work even if I can't take my phone apart because the screws are extremely small? And if it will, how long should i do it for because im only like 17 and my mom is gonna FLIP because ive only had this phone for like a week. :(

Answer 1

If the unit was turned on and in use and was then submerged

and stopped working, it's likely there is some damage which

will require repair.

It's possible that any piece of electronics will continue

to work following exposure to water, as long as it wasn't

turned on when it was exposed to liquid. Also, the sooner

it dries out, the better your chances, as the enemy is

rust or oxidation which will alter the nature of the

circuitry. Newer electronic components use materials that

are less likely to rust, as such, but oxidation can still

occur.

Obviously, submersion for an extended period would be

worse than dropping it in a sink for a very short time,

or just getting it wet in the rain. You didn't give

specifics, so I'll try to cover all the bases.

If it were easy to open, I would recommend accelerating

the drying-out process by using a hair dryer at low heat,

Put it in a zipped  bag full of uncooked rice for  overnight.It will help you in drying the cellphone.

Given that you can't open it, I would recommend letting

it sit in a warm, but not hot, place. Excessive heat is

another enemy of electronic circuitry. I would let it

sit for as long as possible before using it again - up

to a week or more. If the water dries completely, it

may leave deposits, such as calcium or mineral deposits,

especially if you're in an area where the water is 'hard'.

Such deposits -may- be enough to create variations in

circuit parameters that could create problems with the

electronic functioning of the unit. These deposits may

also cause some 'grittiness' in the function of moving

parts, but that's more likely to be temporary.

Before you leave it to sit, I'd recommend shaking it

at various angles to remove any major deposits of water.

Shaking it is not really the right phrase, as I don't

mean to suggest shaking it like a can of spray paint.

Rather, you should hold it at arm's length and move

your arm rapidly in an arc or a circle, using centripetal

force to cause any standing water to be expelled.

Holding it in different positions in your hand will

allow the water to 'try' different routes to exit the

unit. Depending on how much water this technique

produces, you can also get a good idea of how wet it

was and is inside, and how long you should let it sit

before attempting to use it. Using this method will

not 'jolt' the unit, as actually shaking it would.

If the unit hasn't dried out in a week's time, any

residual water is capable of causing shorts and some

kind of permanent damage. On the other hand, the

voltage used by the unit is not very high, and might

not produce problems, even if some moisture remains.

Given the option, I would test it first with a battery

before using an AC adapter to see if its charging or operating it , which would provide higher

levels of potentially harmful current in the case that

there is a short of some kind.

If you wait it out and let it dry, it may function with

no problems. If it fails to function after that time, or

if you'd just prefer to have it disassembled, checked

out and professionally dried, there are companies that

specialize in that but with a price. You do all this and even after that it wont start then contact your service centre.As they are only people who can make it working(Hopefully). So buddy try it and best of luck.

Answer 2

If you bought it from the store you might be able to return it.  Usually they give you 30 days.  But really this happened to me (I have the LG Chocolate 2) and it fell in a pool 2.  What I did was I took the battery out and I put it completely up (if your phone is flip have it flipped open or if its slider slide it up) and i left it by a vent or air conditioner.  After a day or so it worked while on the charger too. I took it into the store and they gave me a new battery and it worked fine.  Try to get a new battery if the rest doesnt work.  But eventually I had to get a replacement phone.