[Kayleigh Fry]

Any tips on how to fix or draw the water out of the phone?

[jaj324]

Completey submerge it in a bowl of uncooked rice. Leave it for about 2 days.
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[Kayleigh Fry]

Does this work? i have had it in the airing cupboard over night, but no luck, lol

[berty6294]

As long as it has not been turned on, if you leave it submerged in rice you have a great chance for survival. The longer you leave it in the better chance of survival. I would do at least 3 days.

[Kayleigh Fry]

It has been turned on sice the damage!!!! i had it in the airing cupboard for a couple of hours then it turned on... now it wont turn on properly.... just get the htc screen

[berty6294]

It has been turned on sice the damage!!!! i had it in the airing cupboard for a couple of hours then it turned on... now it wont turn on properly.... just get the htc screen

Oh no. That's not very good! I don't think you waited long enough. Turn it off and leave it in rice for a few days and then try again.

[juanitoriv]

That's the old school "Phone in the Toilet" trick. The rice helps to wick out the moisture. Seriously, leave it a few days.

[njblackberry]

But once it has been turned on, more damage generally occurs.
You can try the rice in a bowl (or bag) - remove the SIM card - but it may be ruined.

[peacefulberry]

I once saved my laptop from water damage by using a fan. First I removed the battery (in your case the battery and SIM card). Then, I propped it open vertically, and turned the fan on high for at least 24 hours. Afterwards, it dried completely and its been working every since. There are many risks of water damaging an electronic device: short circuiting, electrocution, but also rusting out internal components (something alot of ppl forget.) I would definitely put it in front of a fan. Whatever you do, don't put it in a dryer or microwave! I know it sounds crazy, but some ppl don't know how dangerous that is. Anyway, pls don't plug it up until at least waiting 2-3 days. Pls be careful and hope it works out for you. :)

[Traci Dempsey]

I have recently done the very same with my Windows 8x phone! Submerged into the toilet! Has this worked out? Is there any hope? I have turned mine on and it only gets the logo screen, then just starts flashing white and constant low vibrate.....

[berty6294]

I have recently done the very same with my Windows 8x phone! Submerged into the toilet! Has this worked out? Is there any hope? I have turned mine on and it only gets the logo screen, then just starts flashing white and constant low vibrate.....

There's always a chance it will fix it. I can't stress enough, if your electronic has gotten wet, DO NOT TURN IT ON! There's like a 95% chance you've killed it after that! Rice it for a few days, hopefully it turns on after that!

[Microsoftjunkie]

Yes place in a jar of rice, and let it sit for at least two days. Then charge and cut on.