The heat squeezes, the days are prolonged and the dives follow. The beach, the pool or even the late afternoon shower become conducive scenarios for small accidents with great consequences. One of the most frequent is that the mobile phone end up submerged, even for brief seconds. According to Marketeer, the idea that current equipment is prepared for this type of mishaps leads to more relaxed behaviors.
However, and despite water resistance certifications, the risks remain well present. A contact with even fast liquid can compromise internal circuits and cause irreversible damage over time.
Accidents increase in summer
According to the publication, technical assistance centers record a considerable increase in occurrences related to liquid entry during the summer months. Many of the complaints appear days after the incident, when they begin to notice the screen, sound or loading.
Among the most common errors is the urge to immediately turn on the mobile phone after the accident or try to dry it with a hair dryer. According to the same source, these actions, far from solving the problem, can aggravate the penetration of moisture in the components.
Also the use of rice as a method of drying, although popular, is increasingly advised by experts because it is poorly effective and even potentially harmful.
The most reliable trick may already be home
The most effective method is simple and affordable: put the phone off in a closed container with silica gel packages for at least 24 hours.
These small absorbent bags, often found in shoes or electronics packaging, are highly efficient in removing internal moisture. According to Marketeer, this procedure does not guarantee full recovery, but can make a difference between a small fright and a permanent damage.
If symptoms such as unexpected restarts or sound failures persist, it is best to seek specialized assistance for a complete technical assessment.
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The signs that should not ignore
The same source also warns that liquid damage do not always manifest themselves immediately. Internal oxidation can evolve silently even when the equipment looks functional.
Among the most common warning signs are the irregular brightness of the screen, intermittent sound, charger connection or anomalous behaviors during use.
Certifications do not guarantee invulnerability
Models with IP67 or IP68 certifications resist splashes and freshwater immersions, but are not prepared for contact with salt water, chlorine or steam. In these situations, brand guarantee may not cover the damage.
The protection of these equipment is tested under controlled conditions and with static freshwater. Outside this context, the risks increase considerably.
Preventing remains the best option
Prevention remains the best strategy. Using watertight covers and care to keep the equipment away from moist environments are simple recommendations that, according to the same source, help to avoid disappearances.
Avoid leaving your mobile phones in places like the bathtub’s rib, next to the pool or on the beach towel is halfway to avoid accidents.
The right answer at the right time
For those who transport their phone in the pocket of the bath or leave it over the towel on the beach, just a carelessness for the water to treat the rest.
And as, when it happens, knowing what to do, and what to avoid, can make all the difference.
Acting quickly without resorting to popular but ineffective solutions can be decisive to avoid larger losses.
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