Your iPhone XS Max dropped in water and no longer turns on, and you find yourself unable to use it? Even if it is not possible to turn it on directly after the accident, this does not mean that your device will remain permanently lost. Indeed, a number of manipulations can save your iPhone XS Max, if they are done quickly enough. We will therefore detail with this article the actions to be taken in the event of immersion in a liquid of your iPhone XS Max.
What you should never do when your iPhone XS Max has just come into contact with a liquid
It will be normal to want to try to restart your iPhone when it has just fallen into the water. However, it is not recommended at all. Indeed, immediately after the incident, it will not take under no circumstances restart your iPhone XS Max . You don't have to charge it either. We will discover a list of other steps that are not recommended:
- Do not open your iPhone XS Max
- Do not use heat sources such as microwaves or hair dryers as an example
- Do not put your iPhone XS Max on charge
As soon as you observe that your iPhone XS Max has dropped in water, you will need to at once the switch off for' avoid any short circuit.
Dry your iPhone XS Max in case of immersion in a liquid to try to restart it
Begin by drying your iPhone XS Max using a dry towel et lint free . Wipe sufficiently all the holes of your device. It will then be essential to wait at least 24 hours before restarting your iPhone XS Max. You can then place your iPhone XS Max in a bag containing rice or else silica gel . The rice can also be replaced by semolina, oatmeal or any absorbent natural that you can find in the market.
Problem starting your iPhone XS Max after falling in water: deoxidation of your phone
In the event that your iPhone XS Max has fallen into the water and then refuses to turn on, you will have to meticulously clean the many components found in your device. It is therefore a question of cleaning the motherboard of your iPhone XS Max with a agent deoxidizer and a small soft brush.
If your iPhone XS Max has been dropped in water and it no longer turns on, try the ultrasound bath
Si your iPhone XS Max has taken on water and you find yourself unable to use it, you can use the procedure of the ultrasound bath , which involves cleaning the electrical components of your device that have been oxidized following a fall in water, to then allow your iPhone XS Max to be repaired. A quality ultrasonic cleaner will cost approximately 40 euros, and will allow you to avoid oxidation of the various components of your iPhone XS Max.
Apple Support for problems starting your iPhone XS Max after water infiltration
If you cannot get rid of the water contained in your iPhone XS Max following immersion in a liquid, go to a Apple Store or contact the Apple after-sales service and an expert will then take over and tell you the steps to follow.
If you are ever looking for other information on your iPhone XS Max, we invite you to consult the tutorials in the category: iPhone XS Max.
