Worried about your iPhone, Android during monsoon? Here’s what to do
The monsoon season has arrived and it is great to get relief from scorching heat. However, it might not be great for our gadgets as water may get into them. So, even though your iPhone or Android and other electronic devices may be water resistant, care has still to be maintained. If this is worrying you, here are some quick tips and tricks to keep your devices safe from monsoon rain.
Electronic devices are vulnerable to damage in rain, even if they come with waterproof or splash-proof ratings. If you’re heading outside always make sure to carry a waterproof Ziplock pouches for your gadgets to prevent them from getting wet in rain.
Apart from keeping your gadgets in a waterproof bag to avoid direct exposure to rain, always carry silica gel packets in your laptop bag. It is a great absorber of moisture and keeps your bag moisture free. Also, keep changing the silica gel packets after they change color completely.
1. Switch off the smartphone quickly and remove the cover or screen protector to remove all the excess water that may be around the device.
2. Wipe the phone with a clean and dry cloth properly. Make sure to wipe all the parts of the phone by removing the cover and tempered glass. Doing this may help save your smartphone.
3. Remove the SIM card slot after completely wiping and drying the phone. This will protect the SIM or memory card from getting damaged.
1. Don’t plug in or charge your phone when it’s wet, not even to check if it is working. This may cause a short circuit and it also has electric shock risk.
2. Don’t use a hair dryer to dry your phone as this can damage your phone’s internals. For instance, the hot air falling directly on the display can damage the internal wiring, and can even melt it and end up
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