Why should you protect your cell phone from water and other liquids?

Extend the life of your electronic devices.

Our mobile phones and smartphones have become indispensable allies in our daily lives. They have become increasingly functional, and with them we perform more and more tasks. In this sense, these devices have come to accompany us everywhere, making them more vulnerable to environments that are incompatible with electronic components.

Environments with water or other liquids are especially a potential danger for mobile phones, and liquid damage is probably the worst of all those we've been addressing over the past few months on the iServices Blog.

Although many devices already carry water-resistance certificates, such as the IP68 present in several devices, the insulation or watertightness will be lost over time; whether through heat, dust or even prolonged use itself.

Rather than water or other liquid coming into contact with your device's electronics, the biggest danger lies in submersion. By submerging your phone in liquid, extra force is exerted, pushing water into your device.

Daily precautions for your mobile phone

In order to avoid liquid damage to your phone, you should pay special attention to the environment where you use your device most.

Think, for example, of your desk at work. Do you usually have bottles or glasses with water, tea or coffee in them? Consider keeping them a little further away to avoid accidents resulting in damage to your smartphone. Similarly, be careful about where you put your phone down, such as a kitchen countertop or a dining table.

Do you like to take your phone into the bathroom to listen to music while you shower? Reconsider this habit, as even moisture can create medium-term damage to your phone. Opt for water-resistant speakers.

If your phone has been dropped in water or come into contact with any liquid, please contact iServices. Do not attempt to switch on your device and visit our expert Liquid Damage Repair technicians as soon as possible for the best chance of repair. Visit us at an iServices shop near you.