how to remove water from phone speaker

How to Remove Water from Phone Speaker (Quick Fix Guide)

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Sometimes accidents happen, your drink spills, rain hits your phone, or your phone falls in the sink. In this guide, we are going to take you step-by-step through the process of a water-damaged phone, as well as address the most frequently asked questions by users.

Step 1: Act fast- Get out of the Water as soon as Possible

The faster you do it, the higher the possibilities of salvaging your phone.

  • As soon as your phone gets into the water, get it out.
  • Don’t press any button, it pushes water inside the phone.

Step 2: Turn Off the Phone

  • Switch off the phone immediately.
  • If your phone is switched off already, don’t turn it on for analysis. Is it working or not?
  • Remove all cases or covers.

Step 3: Remove SIM, Memory Card, and Accessories

  • Take out the SIM, memory card, and headphone.
  • Separate them, clean them with a cloth to wipe.
  • In case the battery is exchangeable (when you have an old phone), remove the battery.

Step 4: Dry the Exterior

  • Put on a microfiber cloth or a tissue paper and wipe the outside slowly.
  • Do not shake the phone, as it may release water into the interior of the phone.
  • Avoid the use of a hairdryer when at a high temperature (it may burn parts).

Step 5: Absorb Internal Moisture

Forget the old rice trick- In some cases, it doesn’t work well. Instead of trying:

  • Put silica gel packets (found in shoe boxes or when buying electronics). Place it in the sealed bags with your phone for 24 to 48 hours.
  • A phone-drying kit may be purchased online to get more successful results.

Step 6: What You Should Avoid

  • Don’t plug your phone into a charger.
  • You should not push any buttons that are on the phone.
  • No alcohol, cleaning liquids, or vacuum.

Step 7: Wait Patiently

  • Allow the phone to dry for a period of 24-48 hours.
  • The more time to give, the higher the chance of recovery.

Step 8: Test the Phone

  • After drying, reinsert the battery(or connect the charger if non-removable).
  • Then, power it on.
  • After all the processes, check the phone screen, microphone and speaker, and the charging port of the phone. Is it all working or not? If not, then contact the professional.

Common Problems and Fixes After Water Damage

Phone Doesn’t Turn On

  • Try charging your phone with different cables.
  • In case it is still dead, then the motherboard may be destroyed- professional repair is needed.

Speakers Sound Muffled

  • There can still be moisture entrapped.
  • Try our speaker cleaning tool (higher frequency sound should drive out water).
  • Gently tap the phone with the speaker facing down.

Charging Port Not Working

  • Blow gently with cool, dry air
  • Remove moisture/ dust with a stick(cotton buds) wrapped with cotton.

Screen Flickering or Lines Appearing

  • It is an indication of an internal short-circuit.
  • Leave the phone off and seek professional repair.

Camera Foggy or Blurry

  • There can be moisture trapped behind the lens of the camera.
  • Leave the phone in a sealed bag with a silica gel for another 24-hour period.

Long-Term Prevention Tips

  • Whenever you are close to water (pools, beach, or in the rain), a waterproof case should always be used.
  • Silica gel packets should be carried in your bag all the time.
  • Never charge your phone if it’s even slightly wet.
  • When the frequency of water accidents is high, phones with an IP67/IP68 water-resistant rating are to be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans. It is like water and phones do not mix. The phone does not fare very well at hanging out with rice. Rice will absorb a little bit of water content and may leave dust in your phone. Much better is silica gel.

Ans. For at least 24- 48 hours, do not turn on your phone. The more you avoid it, the safer you are going to be.

Ans. There might be corrosion or moisture in the connection of the battery. After the battery is damaged due to water, in case the battery gets drained too quickly, you might have to change the battery.

Ans. Most brands do not cover water damage, unless the phone is marketed as waterproof.

Ans. Your two primary options after water damage, repair or replace. The cost of repairs may not be according to the value of your phone if it is an old model. In the case of newer phones, professional repair is pretty advisable.

Final Thoughts

The options for repairing a water-damaged phone are dependent on the speed of action and the way one dries the phone. Act on the steps below, avoid these errors, and in most instances get your phone back. Should problems persist, do not cause even further harm to it; go to repair it from a professional.

  • Power Off Your Phone.
  • To the extent achievable, battery.
  • Let us have the SIM card smashed off then.
  • Grip the back cover and wipe the interior with the help of a soft cloth.
  • Switch the phone on and allow it to dry for a minimum of 24 hours, even with signs of it being dried.
  • Till the point the phone is completely dry ( at least 72 hours), do not charge it.
  • Neither dry it with heat.
  • You are in no way to press the phone or shake it.
  • DO NOT make them spread in rice.