Tips to quickly handle wet, water-damaged electronics

(Baonghean.vn) - Electronic devices are very sensitive to water and humidity, however, not everyone knows how to preserve and give "first aid".equipment during prolonged rainy days.

Cellular phone

When a mobile phone gets wet, wiping it dry with paper or a towel will only temporarily dry the surface; using a hair dryer with heat can damage plastic parts and the battery, easily causing a short circuit or more serious damage when the phone is turned back on.

To avoid short circuit, it is necessary to remove the battery quickly to keep the circuit boards safe. After drying, do not reinstall it immediately, leave it in a dry place for at least 24 hours to remove any condensation.

When the screen is still dim, there is still moisture, do not install the battery or plug in the charger.

Laptop

If your laptop gets wet, the first thing you need to do is immediately unplug the power cord, turn off all connections you are using such as the Internet, wifi and other connections on the laptop.

You need to remove the optical drive, hard drive, battery, use a soft cloth to dry both sides of the battery. Dry the screen with a soft cloth if it gets wet to avoid scratches.

If the keyboard is wet, use a cotton swab to clean it. Do not disassemble it as it can easily damage the keys and cause an electrical short.

Components can be dried in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. If using a dryer, dry at the lowest temperature, dry for 2-3 minutes, then stop, let the device cool down and repeat until completely dry. After 24 hours, restart the device.

Be sure to use the battery first to see if it works, then plug it in.

TV

During long rainy days, the moisture in the air is high, so the TV is damp; when plugged in and turned on, it can cause a short circuit or blow the fuse inside.

For safe use, you should close the door, turn on the air conditioner or use a dehumidifier to dry the TV before use; you can use a dryer to dry the outside of the TV.

During use, users should be careful not to place the device in closed, humid places such as inside a TV cabinet or too close to the wall.

Camera

First, consider how serious the problem is with your camera: how much water has it gotten in? Is it completely submerged or just a few drops of water? The more water your camera is exposed to, the more damage it will do.

Leaving the camera off is the most important thing to do when it gets wet; turning the camera on could completely damage the camera's electrical system.

Place the camera in a well-ventilated, dry place with the front covers and shutters open. This will allow air to enter the camera and help remove moisture slowly. Or use a hair dryer, but be patient and do not use the dryer on high speed.

You can place the camera in a box filled with desiccant or rice. If the camera has only been exposed to a little water, leaving it in the box overnight should be enough.

After drying the camera, you should replace the battery if the camera still does not work./.

Ngoc Anh

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