Drying out a mobile phone

[BigonaBianchi]

I left the bike at home today and went hiking again over the south downs. My altura nigh vision jacket failed to keep the driving rain out and I got a proper soaking, my phone included. It has completely stopped and I can see water inside behind the screen!
If I put the battery in the phone locks into constant vibration mode but the screen doesnt fire up.

I'm trying to dry it out over the radiator...any other tips on drying it out?Or should I just bury the dam thing ?

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Put in in a jar of rice.. The rice absorbs the moisture

http://www.motherwouldknow.com/jour...-can-save-your-iphone-and-your-tech-life.html

 

[ScotiaLass]

Put in in a jar of rice.. The rice absorbs the moisture

And leave it there for a few days!

 

[welsh dragon]

Get some granules that they use to dry condensation on your windows. Put some in a box and put your phone into it as well. Close the box and leave for 24 hours.

 

[PaulSecteur]

If its that wet its probably kaput.
But if you are an optimist try removing the battery and leaving them in a bowl of rice to draw the moisture out for a week.

You may need to change the rice after a few days...

Edit: beaten to it.

 

[Peteaud]

Put in in a jar of rice..

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This will tempt a Chinese person into the house, they are great at fixing phones

 

[TissoT]

Take the back off and put a hair dryer on a cool heat .. leave it for 15 mins or so

Should take the moisture out !

 

[Venod]

I put one in the airing cupboard for about a week, completely dried it out, it was still working but had moisture on the inside of the screen, it might be worth a try.

 

[classic33]

Remove the battery, to prevent shorting. Do not use a hair dryer or other source of heat to speed up the drying.

 

[pplpilot]

I always put my rice in a jar of phones to dry it out...

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Silica gel will absorb water excellently
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LARGE-DEHUM...id=1390766762&sr=8-1&keywords=silica+gel+bags

 

[slowmotion]

Get the battery out sharpish! If it's been through the wash or into seawater, take off the case and rinse it thoroughly under a tap. Then put it in a jar of rice and stick it in the oven overnight at 50C or slightly less. A lot of circuit boards are rinsed in clean water and dried in ovens during manufacture, so there's nothing to worry about.

BTW, the reason for getting the battery out is to prevent electrical short-circuits which might damage semiconductors, and to prevent electrolytic corrosion of the copper tracks etc.
<geek mode off

 

[nappadang]

I know it's a bit late but it really is worth investing in a phone bag. I use a xxs karrimor dry bag which costs a few quid. Leave a little air when sealing it and your phone floats too.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Another vote for rice and the airing cupboard, BUT, seeing as you've already put the battery in and turned it on you might have FUBAR'd it now

Definitely worth a try though.

 

[slowmotion]

I know it's a bit late but it really is worth investing in a phone bag. I use a xxs karrimor dry bag which costs a few quid. Leave a little air when sealing it and your phone floats too.

This brand of Ziploc bags is the Kippers' Knickers.