Phone wet and won’t turn on? Here’s what to do with water damage (hint: putting it in rice won’t work)
by Ritesh Chugh for the Conversation from Technology | The Guardian on (#5GJ4B)
While many smartphones are advertised as water resistant', this doesn't mean they're immune from water damage
If you've ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilt liquid over it, you're not alone. One study suggests 25% of smartphone users have damaged their smartphone with water or some other kind of liquid.
Liquid penetrating a smartphone can affect the device in several ways. It could lead to:
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