Can A Water Damaged Phone Be Repaired?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The good news is

yes, wet cell is possible

. And yes, iDropped can fix any water damage that happened to your phone. But first, try these methods to stop any further damage to your phone.

How do you fix a water damaged phone that won't turn on?

Fill a plastic zip-top bag with silica gel and bury the phone in the bag. Leave your phone in the bag for at least 24-48 hours. After you've allowed your phone to fully dry, switch it on. If it doesn't turn on right away, try charging it to see if that makes a difference.

How do you know if your LG v20 has water damage?


The Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI) is located beneath the battery in the battery compartment

. Simply remove the battery to view the LDI. The battery also has an LDI located on the edge with the metal contacts.

Is it too late to put my phone in rice?

Put the rice and phone under a desk lamp or similar mild heat source to encourage the evaporation process. Give it as long as you can.

Ideally you want to give it 48 hours or more, but at least leave it overnight if you can

. While some won't be revived no matter how long they sit in rice, the longer the better.

How do I dry out my LG phone?


Use a cloth or paper towel to dry out everything as much as you can

. Just make sure you don't mess with the phone too much. Gently dry everything out without moving things around too much. All this water can make its way inside the phone, which isn't good news.

How do you fix a phone that has been dropped in water?

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