What to do if your phone or laptop gets wet in the rain? One mistake can ruin your expensive device..

Since the entry of the monsoon, it has been raining heavily in many areas of the country. In such a situation, getting wet in this rainy season becomes a big danger for our smartphones and laptops. After the phone and laptop get wet in the rain, people often panic and make some mistakes, due to which their expensive device gets damaged. Whereas in such a situation, you do not need to panic. If your phone or laptop gets wet, then you can avoid any major loss by taking some steps immediately. Let's know what to do if the phone or laptop gets wet...

Turn off the device
If your smartphone or laptop gets wet in the rain and is still on, then first of all, turn it off. If the laptop is left on sleep, then shut it down properly as well, because water can cause a short circuit in the device. At the same time, even if everything looks fine from the outside, do not make the mistake of turning it on quickly.

Do not charge, do not use
If you have come home drenched in rain, do not put the phone or laptop on charge immediately. Also, do not press any buttons on the device or try to turn it on. By doing this, water can go inside the device, which can cause even more damage. Some people even turn on their phone just to check whether it is still working or not, which often results in a lot of damage.

Remove the SIM, the memory card, and the case.
If the phone has gotten too wet in the rain, then first open its SIM tray and take out the SIM and memory card. Now dry them separately. Also, remove the cover or case of the phone so that the phone can dry quickly.

Wipe gently with a dry cloth.
Now, dry the phone or laptop thoroughly from the outside as well. For this, you can use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use devices like a hair dryer, heater, or microwave even by mistake. Using it can damage the internal parts of the device.

Let it dry for 24 to 48 hours.
If the device has become very wet, then keep it for at least 24 to 48 hours to dry thoroughly. For this, if you want, you can also keep your gadget in an air-tight box with silica gel so that the moisture dries up as soon as possible.

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