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Most of us are very careful to keep our cell phones dry, and cell phones aregenerally made to withstand some minor water exposure. The problem comes when youcompletely immerse a phone in water. At that point, you face the question, “Howcan I fix my cell phone - it got wet!”Over the past ten years or so, cell phones have become very popular communicationdevices because of their convenience and portability. However, along with thissurge in popularity there have been many incidents of people accidentally droppingtheir cell phones into various bodies of water or other liquids. If this happensto you and your cell phone gets wet, you may think at first that it is damagedbeyond repair and dread the cost and hassle of replacing it. But with someresourceful thinking, in many cases it is possible to save a wet cell phone if youtake action quickly enough.Once a cell phone gets wet, several methods are available for attempting to dry itout and revive it, but there a few things that you should always do firstregardless of which method you choose. The most important of these is toimmediately get the phone out of the water and remove the battery. This willdisconnect the electrical power source, thus preventing any further possibility ofshort circuit damage and increasing your chances of a successful cell phoneresurrection. If you have a SIM card, this should be removed also - you may beable to save your data.If your cell phone got wet in salt water, you need to take extra care to fix wetcell phone. Some experts suggest that after you remove the battery, you rinse itand the phone in clean distilled water to wash away any salty residue. Thisprevents additional corrosion of your phone.The next step is to get as much water as you can out of the phone and dry off allvisible liquid with a cloth or paper towel. If your cell phone has any othereasily removable parts besides the sim card, these can be dried separately. Thenyour main task is to make sure that the internal parts of your phone arecompletely dry so that you do not cause a short circuit when you reconnect thephone’s power supply. This is the part that will require the most patience andthinking, as there are several methods that I have used to successfully dry outand fix my wet cell phone. Here are a few that I have come across in my research: 1. Wait it out. Yes, it’s boring and will take a while, but this is probably thesafest method overall. Just let the phone sit out in a dry place for at leastthree days while the water evaporates. A variation on this that might speed up thedrying process slightly is to leave the phone on top of a low heat source such asa television or cable box.2. Put the phone in a bowl of dry rice. Many people have had success with thisone, and it makes sense because uncooked rice can absorb a lot of water. For mostcell phone models, you won’t have to worry about the rice grains getting inside ofthe phone. The following video provides a quick one-minute demonstration of howthis is done.3. Instead of the rice, you can use other desiccating materials such as silicasand or even cat litter. Although these things can dry quickly, they may containgranules that are small enough to get inside of the phone. In this case, you canuse a covering such as a sock or pantyhose to prevent this.4. Compressed air cans such as the kind that are useful for dusting off keyboardsand other computer peripherals can be used for faster drying. Just make sure thatyou hold the can straight and not too close to the phone because these pressurizedcans can release a very cold liquid that could potentially cause freezing damage.5. Many people like to use a hair dryer, but it is important to use a low heatsetting if possible. If the air is too hot, it could overheat some of the phone’sparts and wind up doing more harm than good.
 
6. Instead of heating it up, some people like to cool down their cell phones byputting them in the refrigerator. Although this seems counterintuitive, mostrefrigerators have a dehumidifying effect that will draw moisture out of the phoneand speed up the drying process. However, it should not be placed in a freezerbecause this can damage the liquid crystal display.7. If your cell phone gets wet while you are far from home but still have avehicle nearby, you can place the phone on the dashboard and let the sun dry itout. By keeping the vehicle’s doors closed, the greenhouse effect can work in yourfavor. You might even think that global warming isn’t such a bad thing after all.8. If your phone was dropped in something other than plain water, such as saltwater or another liquid that contains mineral deposits, this can complicatematters because the residue left behind after drying will remain inside the phoneand could cause problems later. In these cases, you can use a rinsing solution ofdistilled water or methyl alcohol to remove the contaminants first beforecompletely drying.All of these methods will require some patience, but after you’re sure that thephone is completely dry, you can try to activate it with a charger and see if itworks. In many cases, you may find that the original battery will not workanymore, but the cost of replacing the battery should be much lower than replacingthe whole phone.If you still cannot fix your wet cell phone after drying it out for a week ormore, chances are that it was submerged for too long and sustained too muchdamage. In these cases, it is possible to still salvage some money out of the dealby trading in your cell phone for recycling. Meanwhile, if you do find out thatyou need to buy a new phone, you can purchase one here from TMI Wireless. Theyhave some good deals on cell phone services, including free phones, free shipping,and a wide variety of carriers. Here are two other relevant services that youmight enjoy:Reverse Cell Phone Lookups: This is a simple search engine that allows you to findthe owner of any cell, mobile, or unlisted phone number. It includes informationon the person’s name, current address, carrier, and location if available.Inspirational SMS Messages: This is a nice little service that sends motivationaland inspirational quotes to your cell phone each day. It is available anywhere inthe world, can be configured to your specific time preferences, and is free ofannoying advertising.Another Tweaks To Fix My Wet Cell PhoneHow Can I Fix My Cell Phone- It Got Wet?Did your cell phone get wet and start malfunctioning, or quit altogether? Don'tworry, here's an easy answer for you. Your phone is an amazing device, but if itgot wet it will need your help, and fast. You can do this fix at home, and ifstill doesn't work, don't worry, I'll show you where you can get a new one forfree. Now let's see if we can get your cell phone working again!This fix works about 75% of the time:1. Be careful. Remove the battery as soon as humanly possible, so nothing shortsor heats up. Do not turn on the phone or try to charge it, this can make it worse!2. Dry the battery with a clean towel and set it aside. You won't put it back inthe phone until later.3. Get another dry towel and shake out any water from your cell phone, and dry itas good as you can.4. If the cell phone has a sim card, remove it and set it aside with the battery.5. If your cell phone was submerged underwater, smack it against a dry towel toget the wet out. Then blow out the water with compressed air, or a hair dryer onCOOL for about 15 minutes. If it got wet from just rain, there may not be a lot ofwater and you can skip this step.
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My cell fell in water and once i realized i took it out placed it in a microwave then suddenly there was a spark so i took it out and placed it in the microwave taking the battery out, i am still waiting a few more hours before i try to turn it on, what are my chances? please your urgent answer will be much appreciated

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