A Guide On Ways To Carry Out Successful Flood Restoration On Your Mobile Phone
Most people that hear the phrase flood restoration will associate it with the process of clearing excess water from a flooded property. However, the phrase can also relate to the process of drying out a mobile phone after it has been subjected to excess water. Mobile phones that are subjected to water can be flooded just like properties are, with the flood restoration being aimed at getting the phone working again. Read on to learn five hints that may help you get your mobile phone fully operational again following water damage.
Eject the battery
Your first step should always be to remove the battery from the phone. Trying to turn the phone on can be a mistake as the presence of a charge could cause damage to the circuit board if it is wet. Replacing the circuit board is the most expensive part of the phone and will cost you almost as much as buying a new phone.
Drying out the components
You should now give the phone components some time to naturally air-dry. This can be done by removing items such as the SIM cards, memory cards, case and fascias. Placing the phone and all of its bits in a warm dry place will speed up the drying process, with airing cupboards and boiler rooms being a good idea. Alternatively you can place the phone near a radiator, but never too close as overheating could cause damage to the phone.
Pressurised air can
The flood restoration process is made difficult by the fact that; unless we start removing screws and taking the phone apart, we can’t get to all of the water. A good way of solving this problem is to use a pressurised can of air, which you can spray down the nooks and crannies and that will force out excess water. Using a hairdryer on a cool temperature setting is also an option and will serve to create an airflow through the phone.
The bag of rice trick
If you are still having problems getting the phone to work then it may be time to reach for the rice. Open up a bag of rice and place your phone in the centre of it, before sealing back up and leaving for a couple of days. This trick often works due to the fact that the rice draws water out of the phone and soaks it up.
Patience is a virtue
Always remain patient when trying flood restoration on your phone. Most phones will eventually work following water damage, but it can take some time for them to fully dry. So you may want to consider either buying a cheap phone to put you on, or perhaps borrowing one from a friend or relative.
