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Use Rice to Absorb Excess Moisture in Electronics

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Date: 05/19/2009 Topic: Repair > Electronics (Small) > Cellphones  
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If you ever have the misfortune of dropping your cell phone accidentally in water immediately take it apart. Pat gently with paper towels to get the excess water off. Put enough rice in a bowl to cover the cell phone pieces and place plastic wrap securely over the bowl. The rice will absorb the moisture overnight! It may save you having to replace the cell phone!

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By Pattie from Bridgton

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By louel53 (624) Contact
My son put his cell phone in front of the fan of his playstation; it blows hot air. The moisture evaporated in no time. Phone works fine.

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By JustPlainJo (453) Profile Contact
Yep, since most fully-loaded cell phones cost a minimum of $250 and even basic models usually cost around $100, this tip could really save someone a fortune!

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By southeastgeorgiapeach (126) Profile Contact
I also put a few grains of dry rice into my salt shakers to keep the moisture out and keep the salt flowing smoothly. Never thought of using it for other moisture problems. Thanks for sharing.

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Tip: Use Rice To Absorb Excess Moisture In Electronics

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Oops, you dropped your cell phone in a puddle? Don't panic. Before you run out to buy a new one, try this trick. Put the phone in a bowl of uncooked rice overnight. The rice absorbs the water and much of the time the phone will work!

By Julie from Gardner, MA

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RE: Use Rice To Absorb Excess Moisture In Electronics

I've always heard that if you drop something in water, to not use it until it's fully dry. Just dry the best you can, take the battery out and leave it set until the insides are totally dry. Then, replace batteries and turn on. You have a better chance of it working with no residual problems than if you used it before it dries completely. (08/30/2008)

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