What should I do if my phone gets soaked in water and cannot be charged? Full analysis of popular solutions across the network
Recently, the problem of mobile phones being unable to charge due to water damage has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many users have suffered internal damage to their phones due to accidental spilling of liquids or improper use in rainy weather. This article will provide you with structured solutions based on hot discussions and technical suggestions from the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Emergency treatment steps after the mobile phone is flooded with water

The following is the emergency handling process that netizens have tested to be effective:
| steps | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Turn off the power immediately | Press and hold the power button to force shutdown | Prevent short circuit from burning the motherboard |
| 2. Disassemble accessories | Remove the SIM card, SD card and phone case | Prevent oxidative corrosion |
| 3. Surface water absorption | Wipe surface moisture with a lint-free cloth | No paper towels or towels allowed |
| 4. Drying treatment | Put it in a rice jar or use desiccant | Avoid using a hair dryer to bake at high temperatures |
2. Analysis of common causes of abnormal charging
According to data from the digital maintenance platform, failure to charge after water intrusion mainly involves the following component failures:
| Faulty part | Proportion | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Charging interface oxidation | 42% | Charging intermittently |
| Battery protection board short circuit | 35% | No charging response at all |
| Mainboard power IC is damaged | 18% | Accompanied by fever or abnormal prompts |
| other reasons | 5% | Requires professional testing |
3. DIY repair method (risk warning: need to operate with caution)
Three self-rescue solutions shared by popular video platforms:
| method | Tools required | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol cleaning charging port | 95% medical alcohol + toothbrush | 68% |
| Rice is dried for 48 hours | Sealed bag + uncooked rice | 55% |
| Reset battery connector | screwdriver set | 32% |
4. Professional maintenance suggestions
If the above method does not work, please note:
1.Official after-sales service: Most brands provide water intrusion detection services, but they may refuse warranty due to "man-made damage"
2.Third party repair: Choose a store with a good reputation and refer to the average repair price:
| Maintenance items | price range |
|---|---|
| Charging interface replacement | 80-150 yuan |
| battery replacement | 120-300 yuan |
| Motherboard repair | 400-1000 yuan |
5. Preventive measures (top 3 hotly discussed on the entire network)
1. Sales of waterproof mobile phone cases increased by 210% weekly (e-commerce platform data)
2. Nano waterproof spray becomes a new internet celebrity product
3. A new "liquid damage insurance" option is added to the insurance service
Summary:Mobile phones need to be dealt with within 72 hours after being flooded with water. The corrosion rate of the motherboard of models that have not been repaired for more than a week is as high as 89%. It is recommended to try the drying method first. If it still cannot be charged, it should be sent for repair as soon as possible to avoid secondary damage.
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