What exactly happens when your phone gets wet?
21 Sep 2021
If you own a smartphone there’s a good chance you’ve had at least one heart-stopping moment when your phone’s made a dive for a puddle or been on the receiving end of an unexpected splash.
How does the water enter your phone?
Every mobile has openings and ports that water (as well as dust and sand) can sneak their way into if you’re not careful. This includes the headphone jack, speakers, microphone and charging port. Some handsets, have covers for charging docks but this doesn’t make them waterproof. If you’re walking through the rain or in a splash zone try to keep these openings and ports covered.
Where does the water go?
Every mobile has openings and ports that water (as well as dust and sand) can sneak their way into if you’re not careful. This includes the headphone jack, speakers, microphone and charging port. Some handsets, have covers for charging docks but this doesn’t make them waterproof. If you’re walking through the rain or in a splash zone try to keep these openings and ports covered.
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How to tell if your phone’s officially water-damaged
Most smartphones have a liquid contact indicator – that’s just a small sticker that changes colour when it comes in contact with water, and you can usually find it next to the SIM slot . A quick look should tell you whether your phone has been water-damaged if the colour of the sticker’s changed. If this has happened get in touch with a certified technician for your brand of phone - they probably see water-damaged phones every day and chances are they’ve picked up some handy tips and tricks along the way that won’t break the bank.
