362 1510 Technology Networking & Telecommunications Cell Phones true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:09:11 -0800 /system/videos/5/62/03/362.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, electronics, computers, cellular, phone, cellphone, cell, wet, water, dry, out, fix, technology How To Fix a Wet Cell Phone http://www.howcast.com/videos/362-How-To-Fix-a-Wet-Cell-Phone http://www.howcast.com/videos/362-How-To-Fix-a-Wet-Cell-Phone/edit approved 111 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=362"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=362" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 43 Chris_Davis http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/Technology.How_to_Fix_a_Wet_Cell_Phone_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 20767 false false false 9059 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/23.jpg Remove battery Remove your phone’s battery. Many circuits inside the phone will survive if they are not attached to a power source when wet.

]]> 9060 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/31.jpg Remove sim card Consult the manual to remove your phone’s Sim card, which stores the phone’s data and allows it to connect to your service provider. Sim cards can survive water damage.

]]> 9061 3 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/42.jpg Dab w/ towel Dab the phone, battery, and Sim card with a towel, then set the last two items aside.

]]> 9062 4 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/49.jpg Dry with blow-dryer With your blow-dryer set on low (or the cool air blast), dry your phone, getting as much water out of the unit as possible.

]]> 9063 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/58.jpg Seal with silica gel packs Place your phone, battery, and Sim card in the plastic container with the silica gel packs. These absorb moisture and can be found in packaging, craft stores, or online. Allow the container to sit sealed for three days.

]]> 9064 6 73 Tip If you don’t have access to silica gel, place your phone in front of the air conditioner—the cool air can help dry out moisture.

]]> 9065 7 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/81.jpg Test battery If your phone does not work after three days, plug it into its charger without the battery. If this works, you will need a new battery.

]]> 9066 8 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/362/90.jpg Call everyone Call up everyone to explain why you haven’t returned calls in three days.

]]> 9067 9 97 Fact The first cell phone, introduced in 1984, weighed two pounds, offered a half-hour of talk time per charging, and retailed for nearly $4,000.

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