Repair Your Drenched Mobile Phone and Camera Equipment


Nov 24th, 2011 Jerry McGahan

Cellular phones and cameras are fantastic devices due to the fact they can be taken just about all over. And that may be part of the problem. Imagine being at a seaside party and becoming caught up in the moment of the event along with your cell phone in your pocket and jumping in the water.

Electrical devices and water as everyone knows don't mix very nicely and your camera or cellular phone is likely to be completely spoiled. And it's once again time to buy a completely new one.

Knowing what to do should your hand-held electrical device get wet may help to prevent it from being totally ruined.

Act without delay and there's a possibility that the cellular telephone or video camera could be saved. First, its important not to try to test drive it by turning it on straightaway. It will short out which really be the end of it. Then it really will be time to obtain a new device. Instead, promptly remove the battery (as well as the SIM card or if its a camera then remove the storage device) and employ a clean cloth to dry off the i-phone inside and out. Better not use a hair dryer or anything else hot to dry it because you'll damage the electrical components.

To soak up any left over dampness, position the battery and phone in a plastic container packed with uncooked rice. Leave the cover off. This lets moisture content to leave. Allow it to sit for eight hours over-night to increase your odds of positive results.

In cases where the cellular telephone or digital camera had fallen in salt water then after removing the battery and SIM card flush it with fresh water. This can prevent salt crystals from forming.

For people who are on vacation, and don't wish to lose the chance to get that family photo, consider acquiring a relatively inexpensive disposable camera. They can be acquired from virtually any kind of convenience store or gas station along side road. The purchasing of a disposable camera or cell phone, yes there are places that sell disposable cell phones, can lessen the nearly uncontrollable desire to test your digicam or cellular telephone too early.

The next morning, put in battery, cross your fingers and power it up. Look forward to getting happily surprised. The above procedure does not work in very case but its better than not trying at all.

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