With the release of Apple iPhone in 2007, one can agree with the fact that this device has revolutionized the way people use their cell phones. The modern aspect and the futuristic style of its features, iPhone managed to draw the gadgets fans' attention.
Many of these fans have even made a purpose out of renewing the apps of this device whenever a new one comes on the market. Plenty of things can be done through the use of iPhone, but one thing that one surely can not do with it is taking it for a swim in the pool.
But accidents happen, therefore you can never know when you want to make a phone call out there in the street on a rainy day and suddenly drop the device in a puddle of mud. If this occurs, you shouldn't be that concerned, and nor should you buy a new one.
The following do(s) and don't(s) will indicate you how to react with a wet iPhone:
* Things To Do with a wet iPhone:
1. Recuperate your iPhone from the mud or any other source of water you might have dropped it into. The thing is that you need to take your device to a dry place where you are given the possibility to run emergency iPhone repairs.
2. Turn off your device. This is necessary because the electric components and currents circulating through it could react to the presence of water leading to iPhone corrosion.
3. Make sure to remove the SIM card on the spot. With the use of the tool that came with the device upon purchasing or a paper clip press inside the hole that is placed next to the SIM card slot.
4. Proceed into wiping the iPhone with a dry and clean cloth. Do not use something that can scratch the device or its screen. Everything should be dried and to be more sure, use the vacuum that can suck out any left moisture. Especially in the slots.
5. Utilize silica gel or raw rice to remove better the moisture. Place the iPhone in a bowl with raw rice or place it in a bag that is filled with silica gel. Leave the device in there for more than 1 day. The rice and gel should have enough time to dry out the iPhone, removing the moisture.
* Things Not To Do with your wet iPhone:
1. Do not attempt to have it disassembled or opened. Water could penetrate into the parts of the iPhone which are more delicate and can easily break. Remember that you can not avail the warranty in this situation.
2. Do not dry the iPhone through the use of microwave, hairdryer or any other heating tools. The heat coming from these tools could melt the components incorporated into the iPhone.
3. Do not force into turning it on and try operating with it. You should wait until it is totally and surely dry.
4. Do not put the device in direct sunlight as this could cause problems over a large amount of time.
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