Quick action is needed when it comes to saving laptops and mobile phones from further water damage. Here are some helpful tips on how to prevent these equipment from being damaged further.
If your cellphone is water damaged:
* Remove it from the source of water and shake off excess water. Grab your cellphone quickly because if you leave it lying around in the source of water for more than 20 seconds, the water will seep inside.
* Do not put it inside a microwave or dry it with a hair dryer. People often commit this big no-no when they are faced with this situation. Exposing your cellphone to direct heat will damage it more and might cause it to short circuit.
* Turn off your water damaged cellphone and remove its batteries immediately.
* Dry your phone using a towel or paper towel. Let the phone sit on absorbent towels or paper. Replace the towel or paper every 4 to 6 hours. Remember that all traces of moisture and humidity should be expelled.
* Wait for one day of drying after testing your phone.
* If the water damage is extensive. Place it inside a zip lock bag and bring it to a cellphone repair professional in order to have it assessed. The professional will evaluate the extent of the damage and suggest tips on how to solve the problem.
On the other hand, if your laptop is water damaged:
* If water or any other liquid spilled on your laptop, shut it down quickly, remove its batteries and unplug it from the electricity source. If the water reaches the electrical circuits inside the laptop, it might short circuit.
* Turn your laptop upside down to prevent the water from reaching more internal parts.
* Use paper towels to remove excess water from the laptop.
* Examine your keyboard; tilt it on one side to get rid of any liquid that might be trapped.
* Use a clean, slightly damp piece of cloth to clean the screen.
* If you know how to disassemble your laptop, then do it. You can inspect the internal parts in order to assess the extent of the water damage. Take out the hard drive and remove as many drives as you can. If you do not know how to do this carefully, you can enlist the services of a professional to disassemble the laptop.
* If your laptop is damaged by a liquid other than water, you can use distilled water to rinse it. Using distilled water is more favorable than tap water because it will not leave any particle in the laptop that can cause more damage.
* Let your laptop dry. You can do this in two ways; you can either dry it naturally or dry it using light heat. If you want your laptop to dry naturally, you can prop it up and leave it for 24-48 hours in a dry place so that air can circulate for faster drying. If you want to use light heat in drying your laptop, you can place it in a shelf above your radiator. Do not place it under direct sunlight. You can also use a dehumidifier for faster drying.
Remember that cellphones and laptops are made with delicate materials so exercise caution in dealing with these equipment.
