One of the things that make a handphone owner cringe is dropping the iPhone into water. It could be a case of carelessness or ignorance to allow such an event to happen. Beyond the shock and curses, one must quickly get it to the repair shop for a good salvage if possible, especially when the model is new and expensive.

Steps to recovery

It may not be easy to locate an iPhone repair expert immediately when the gadget is submerged into water. But a cool and calm head would lead one to check on the severity of the situation before locating the first iPhone water damage repair technician.

The extent of damage by water on an iPhone is dependent on the length of time it has been submerged into the waters. The gadget's functionality can be resumed without problems if it is ‘rescued' almost immediately when it falls into the water. One can check by turning it off and on to check on its functionality.

Any iPhone submerged into water would automatically shut down. A longer period of submergence should have the repair expert take a look at it than any self check or meddling.

Natural response

When an iPhone is dropped into water, a natural response would be to take out the SIM card and dry it with the rest of the components. Many consumers would quickly use paper towels or tissues to soak up any possible water from their gadget. Others may even try the hair dryer to blow dry the circuitry.

Others may attempt self help methods such as placing grains of uncooked rice or silica gel packets in the iPhone to soak up the moisture. Consumers should consider taking the iPhone to an experienced and skilful repair technician than try to handle the situation personally if one is not too well versed with the restoration of functionality on the gadget.

Professional assistance

When the iPhone has been in the water for some time, it is best to get it to an experienced and skilled iPhone water damage repair technician as soon as possible without switching it on again. It is best to leave the checking and restoration works to the expert than try to ‘revive' the iPhone.Although self helps may seem plausible, a lot of circuitry may still be impacted without the proper and thorough cleaning and checking. The professional iPhone repair technician is more knowledgeable and experienced with such repairs besides having the right tools and resources to handle the situation better and more effectively.