Translations:Water damage/3/en
Large numbers of gadgets end their life in water. Even if only for a few moments, this can do irreparable damage. To summarise, your priorities should be:
- Quickly remove as much water you can with a towel or whatever else is to hand.
- If the water may have got into openings such as the charging or headphone sockets, vigorously shake it out.
- If the device still seems to be working to any extent, switch it off. If you possibly can, remove the battery.
- Place it in a warm dry place such as an airing cupboard for 24 or 48 hours with any removeable covers off or battery compartment open.