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Nowadays, a cellphone is one of the top things people can not survive without. Having a cellphone is just as natural as breathing and people carry them around like hand extensions. For most people, a cellphone is a communication device, an organizer, a calendar, a map, a gaming console and sometimes, a saving grace when you’re sitting next to someone you don’t particularly like. However high tech a mobile device, it is not without its weaknesses. It is susceptible to spills, falls, the washing machine and the occasional cellphone swallowing crocodile. Just when you think your life is over, we’ve covered common cellphone problems and tips to help you save and revive your cell. As for the crocodile, you’re on your own.
Water damage – This is perhaps the most common cellphone killers of all. Maybe you dropped it in the swimming pool, accidentally tossed it in the washer with your jeans or spilled some soda on it. All is not lost, Time to do cellphone CPR. Quickly turn off your cellphone, remove the SIM and battery, gently wipe with absorbent cloth and place it in a deep dish or plastic bag of rice. Yes, rice! It doesn’t matter what kind, just have enough to cover the cellphone. It may sound strange but rice will absorb most of the moisture from your waterlogged device. Once completely dry, put it back together and turn it on, if it doesn’t work, you may need to replace the battery. You can also dry it in the sun but take care not to expose it too much; it can overheat and melt smaller plastic parts. Microwaving, of course is not an option.
Scratched Screen – If you have a phone with gorilla glass, good for you! But for non-scratch resistant display screens, nothing cramps your touch screen’s coolness factor than a long, horrid gash. There are two ways you can deal with this. First, use a pencil eraser, preferably a clean one that has not been chewed on. Use the pencil eraser to literally erase the scratch. If that does not work, get some petroleum jelly on a soft cloth and gently wipe it on the scratches.
Stuck Trackball – Having your trackball play dead on you is very irritating especially when you’re in a hurry to look for a contact. Trackballs get stuck because of dust and debris. For a quick fix get a q-tip, dip it in rubbing alcohol and use it to clean the gunk around the trackball. You can also pop it out and clean all the way under the surface.
Busted Keypad – Just like the trackball, gunk on the keypad can make it sticky and non-functional. Use compressed air from a can or a pressurized air duster to blow out the dust between the keys. You can also use a vacuum cleaner, set it to low and use it to suck dirt stuck between the small crevices of the keypad.
Frozen phone – OK, so we don’t literally mean “frozen”, but sometimes no matter how careful you are, your cell just refuses to cooperate and freezes for no particular reason. Before you call tech support, try rebooting your phone by turning it off, removing the battery, putting it back together and turning it back on. If you have a USB cable, try connecting it to your computer for a boost. Most cell phones like Nokia, iPhone and LG have software that you can download on your computer for synchronization, tech support and troubleshooting. Try that out before you contacting technical support.
If you find that you are always having these problems with your phone consider buying a cellphone guard to protect your cellphone from anything but a cellphone-swallowing croc.
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Great tips My Tech Team but since you can not remove the battery on an iPhone you are pretty much screwed in the water damage case for this particular phone.
Yup got my iPhone 3Gs wet and there was no saving it, glad I had insurance and now own the iPhone 4.