The biggest mistake you can make when trying to save a water-damaged phone, headphones...

There are times when you need to remember that "patience is the most important virtue of man".

Unexpected incidents can happen to your electronic devices at any time. Take your phone to the toilet and accidentally drop it into a sink full of water (or something even more “horrifying”)? Spill a bottle of water on your precious headphones? On your expensive laptop?

Not all electronic devices that get wet can be saved.

No problem. Many of us know the “first aid”: immediately unplug/turn off the device, remove the battery (if possible), soak up the water, dry it, leave it in a dry place, and/or place it in a sealed bag of rice to absorb the moisture.

But unfortunately, in many cases, even when users have performed these "standard" steps, their phones and headphones still "die". Of course, not all electronic devices that get wet can be saved, but many, many people have and will make a basic mistake that causes phones and headphones that could have been saved to eventually "die".

What you did wrong: Not waiting long enough. Some people are impatient and dry their electronic devices, causing serious damage to components such as the speaker membrane, microphone or lithium battery. It should be noted that the battery of electronic devices when exposed to high temperatures from the dryer, at least in terms of lifespan, can be damaged, at worst, it can swell or even explode, causing injury.

But the most common case is that users put the device in a bag of rice or leave it in a dry place for just a few hours and then turn it back on to check. We understand your impatience - anyone can imagine the feeling of anxiety when they have just dropped their belongings in water. But if there is still water inside, the phone and headphones will definitely be more damaged when turned on. At this point, 90% of the time it cannot be saved.

Be patient and leave your unfortunate item in a rice bin or in a dehumidifier for at least 1 or even 2 days to be safe.

The advice here is to be patient and leave your unfortunate item in a rice bin or in a dehumidifier for at least 1 day or even 2 days to be safe. Waiting an extra day to make sure your beloved phone doesn’t die, is it still worth it?

So when should you not be patient? The answer is when you accidentally spill soup, energy drinks, or any other salty/corrosive liquid. If this happens, you should quickly turn off the machine, shake off and dry the liquid, and quickly take it to a repair shop.

According to Young Knowledge