Longing for a waterproof mobile? You already own one!

August 20, 2010

We have many Facebook pages and also have a deep impression in our heart longing for waterproof mobiles. Much are the chances of our mobile phones/iPod/iPad getting wet and we search for a remedy in all possible ways.

The rice trick for Wet electronic devices

The rice trick for Wet electronic devices

We all know, prevention is better than cure; So let’s better learn how-to save a wet mobile before we undergo such a situation.

Rice is not only nutritious and delicious but also has the capability of saving your wet electronic gadgets. All electronic gadgets, which is wet, can be recovered by following the instructions provided below:

  1. Switch off your wet mobile device [If not automatically switched off]
  2. Cover the iPod/iPhone/Blackberry completely with in a bowl of rice beacause Rice being a natural desiccant and will therefore help absorb the excess moisture.
  3. Leave it for at least 1 day to dry and remember NOT to charge the device meanwhile.
  4. If your device has a removable battery, then dry it separately in an other bowl of rice to speed up the drying process.

I tried the same with my Nokia 2630 and it did work. You must Give it a try, whenever your Ipad/Ipod/Iphone or any expensive device takes a shower. Thus, We may call all mobile phones are Waterproof! :P

Via: Labnol

Do let us know if you know any other remedy to save your wet and expensive gadget?

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    • http://www.techvorm.com Paritosh

      I have had a similar experience and instead of drying the phone in rice, i opened it up (battery) and placed it under the sun. Did wonders and now the mobile is in good shape!
      .-= Paritosh´s last blog ..SMSTweet- Send-Publish Tweets On Twitter Via SMS =-.

    • http://www.ipodtouch4.org/ Ipod Touch 4

      rice is a natural absorbent , nice homely way to fix any wet phone
      .-= Ipod Touch 4´s last blog ..Fresh Leaks – Ipod Touch 4 Images from China =-.

    • http://pratiba.co.nr/ Pratiba

      God tip :) Good you shared it! :)

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