Dropped your gadget in water, Rush to Kitchen

What is the next step that you would take if your expensive mobile phone or iPod gets wet in the rain or your drop it in a wash basin or a swimming pool? Since the warranty for most electronics does not cover water damage, what can you do to revive that wet gadget ? The answer is in your kitchen.


Here's the trick, power off the device (if it’s not off already) and try to completely cover the iPod or iPhone in a bowl of uncooked rice. Rice being a natural desiccant will help absorb the excess moisture. Let it dry for at least 24 hours and DO NOT try to charge the device. If your gadget has a removable battery, dry it separately to speed up the whole drying process.


Update:: You can safely carry your iPods, Blackberry Phones or the regular cellphones to the beach, swimming pool or even inside the shower without the fear that water will damage your gadget. There is this video demonstrates how to save that expensive Motorola smart phone from water inside a bath tub. All you need is a condom to protect your phone and once covered, you can even make and receive calls with the phone without leaving the tub.

Here is the video...