Make that Wet iPod Work Again Now!

It seems too silly a thing to happen but it does happen--the iPod gets ruined because it got wet. Some may have forgotten about the device and tossed it into a mess of clothes, threw everything into the washing machine, and presto! The device was wrecked. Or, some folks used it by the pool or beach. Then it fell off by accident and dived into the water.

In fact, merely spilling liquid on the keyboard or screen can do serious damage. But the good news is, sometimes wet iPods can be salvaged and made to work again with a few steps. So, make that wet iPod work again!

The Moment It Gets Wet

How to fix iPods, especially when they get wet, often depends on attending to the problem at once, to contain the problem before it goes out of hand. The moment it gets wet, turn the device off pronto. Basically, damage happens the moment electricity flows through wet parts of the device. Though these devices are compact and intact so that water seepage is hardly possible, still it’s better to make sure by turning them off the moment they get wet. That’s the first aid, as it were, of how to fix iPods. It minimizes damage extent and can possibly make that wet iPod work again before wetness gets deeper into its system.

It also helps to immediately wipe off the water and expose the device directly to a turned on electric fan. Let it dry for some 24 hours. If rain got the gadget slightly wet, it would need some hours to dry off. When it seems that the iPod has dried enough, and then turn it on to check for any damage.

Soaked in Water

The gadget being soaked in water is worse. And recoverability rate depends on how long it has been soaked. Chances are, the iPod will need a major repair or the owner will have to buy a new one. Just in case it is still remediable, let it dry for a day or two and then try turning it on to check for damage.

Use the Warranty

Every iPod—in fact every gadget and appliance—has a warranty. However, warranties seldom cover damage by water. There is no harm in trying though. After drying and testing if it can be turned on and work normally, bring the device to the local branch of the manufacturer with the warranty certificate—whether it works or not. Make sure to tell the repairmen what really happened. That can simplify things.

Never open the iPod itself and tinker with its parts to try to repair it. Let the authorized experts do it. Also, the owner should never decide himself or herself whether the device is damaged or not. Use the warranty to find that out.

In case no warranty is available (or the warranty does not cover damage by water), make sure to still bring it to the manufacturer or its authorized branch. The maker is the best option to do any needed repair on a particular gadget. Chances are, they can make that wet iPod work again because they know its make and operation, being its maker. Other repair outfits may just experiment with the device and make things worse.

If for some reason the manufacturer cannot fix the gadget, the owner still should not attempt to tinker with it. Find a relevant technician who knows how to fix iPods.

Extreme Emergencies

If in case no technician is available and use of the iPod is urgent, try the rice trick. Take the device apart and remove the battery. Wipe the separate parts gently with cotton applied with some alcohol. The parts are then placed carefully in a plastic bag with a handful of uncooked rice grains. Allow for at least 2 days then re-assemble the parts and check if the device is working.

Charlie is a free lancer writer of http://www.mightyguide.net/