 Power down -- If
your phone doesn't turn itself off when it gets wet, power it down
right away. Once the power is off, remove the battery.
Dry off -- Grab a towel or napkins to get as much excess
water off the phone as you can. Remove any skins, covers or
faceplates. If you have a flip phone, you should open it up so air
can reach the keypad.
Just a little patience -- Now comes the hard part. You should
leave a wet phone powered off for a day or two to give the internal
circuitry a chance to dry out.
Moment of truth -- Once you replace the battery, push the
"on" button. If the phone turns on, you can breathe a sigh of
relief. However, check your keypad. Keys that stick or don't work
all the time are signs of permanent damage. U.S. Cellular's phone
doctors say it will likely get worse with time. If you have phone
insurance, most policies require you to report the damage within 90
days of the incident.
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 Get technical -- U.S. Cellular service technicians might be
able to help. You should bring a wet phone to a service technician
as soon as possible.
Don't lose your contacts, too -- If your phone can't be
revived, your old phone's address book can be easily loaded onto
your new phone if you have "My Contacts Backup," a free service
offered to easyedgeSM customers.
U.S. Cellular is the nation's sixth-largest wireless service
carrier, providing wireless service to 6 million customers in 26
states. The Chicago-based company employs 8,000 associates and
operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customer needs
by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and
services, superior customer support, and a high-quality national
network.
[Text from
U.S. Cellular
news release |
