My phone fell in water yesterday and now it won't turn on. I immediately dried it with a towel and put it in rice, but no luck after 24 hours. What are the proper steps for phone water damage repair? Should I try opening it myself or take it to a professional immediately? Looking for advice from anyone who's dealt with this successfully.
For phone water damage repair, rice doesn't actually help much despite the common belief. It can even make things worse by getting starch particles in the phone. Better to use silica gel packets if you have them, or just leave it in a dry, warm place with good airflow.
Don't try to charge a wet phone! That's the worst thing you can do for phone water damage repair. It can cause short circuits and permanent damage. Even if it seems dry, wait at least 48 hours before attempting to charge or turn it on.
If you're comfortable with electronics, you can open the phone and use isopropyl alcohol to clean corrosion. But for phone water damage repair, I'd recommend a professional unless you have experience. Water can cause corrosion that spreads over time even if the phone seems fine initially.