The phone began to drift...
The phone began to drift...
I visited a pool party this weekend and discovered my phone in the water. It had been out of my pocket before I changed into swimwear, and it was still working when I retrieved it. After returning home, I disconnected the back glass, subframe, speaker assembly, and removed the screen and battery connectors. The device has been drying for a few days. I’m uncertain what to do next—maybe it’s beyond repair. I’m hoping it doesn’t need a full replacement since I’m considering spending around a hundred dollars on a new one. It appears to be a Samsung S10+.
You might consider exposing it to sunlight for a day or using a toaster oven on the lowest 'warm' setting (around 125°F) for an hour to remove excess moisture. The issue is that pool water is chlorinated, which can damage metal over time. If it’s not completely dead, it may not last long and you should anticipate replacement or be prepared for unexpected failure. For best results, rinse with distilled water to eliminate any remaining minerals or chlorine.
Place it in a ziplock with dry rice for a few days to remove moisture. Then cross your fingers.