Stuck with a wet phone that just dropped in a pool? Happens! But we’ve got you covered. Follow the guide to know what are the immediate things that you can do to save your phone as well as its battery as it is at risk of being damaged. In today’s guide, we will discuss the best ways to get liquid/water out of the charging port of a phone. Let’s get started.
What should be my immediate response to a wet charging port?
Your immediate response should be to dry out the port and the phone as much as possible. Since the water has already entered the phone, it is better if we get it out of the body as soon as possible to minimize the damage. Follow the steps given in the next section of the guide to know the right moves.
Ways to get water out of the charging port
There are several risk-free ways of getting the liquid or water out of the charging port of a phone. Go through these to get your solution –
Switch the phone off
As the first step to dry the charging port, switch the phone off. This will reduce the risks of further damage to the phone and ill-functioning that can happen if the phone stays on during such a situation.
Wiping the phone
As soon as you notice water on and inside the body of the phone, your first action should be to wipe it off. Use a clean and absorbent cloth for that and make sure you get all the water that is visible and inside the areas where the cloth reaches.
Dab the phone
Dab the phone on a thick cloth or even the palm of your hand to get the water out from the charging port. Keep doing this for a few minutes as small droplets may take time to trickle out of the body.
Keep it exposed to air
Keep it resting in an area where there is air. Yes, ventilation is necessary for the phone and its charging port to dry out perfectly. It is better if you keep it close to an open window or even on a slab where there is a constant ebb and flow of air. But keep it away from direct sunlight as it is harmful to the body of any phone for prolonged hours.
Things to avoid
While we have discussed the dos, it is time to discuss the don’ts as they are equally important here.
- Keep the phone away from direct sunlight.
- Do not thrust the phone inside a pile of cotton a sack of rice, or anything dry that you feel like.
- Do not insert objects inside the port, including any charging pin until it is fully dry.
- Do not use a blow dryer to dry the inside of the charging port as it may heat it up.
This will be enough for you to be successfully able to dry out your charging port. If the phone stops working or malfunctions after this, kindly see a technician for professional assistance.
