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Computer Help and Support

steve2470

(37,457 posts) Mon Sep 14, 2015, 10:56 AM Sep 2015

question about cell phones getting wet [View all]

If you accidentally get your cell phone really wet, will it lose all audio and text capabilities or retain text capability ? I would think it would be totally ruined unless you can fix it somehow.

Thanks.

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question about cell phones getting wet [View all] steve2470 Sep 2015 OP

Take the battery out ChromeFoundry Sep 2015 #1

It entirely depends on TheJames Sep 2015 #2

I've had success soaking accidentally wet electronics in distilled water before thoroughly drying Fumesucker Sep 2015 #3

I would try alcohol Mnpaul Sep 2015 #4

I hate to be a nag but.... steve2470 Sep 2015 #5

See reply #2 for the "it depends" answer. ManiacJoe Sep 2015 #6

thank you! nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #7