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What should I do if I spilled water on my charger?
What to Do if Your Laptop’s Power Cord Gets Wet
- Be extra careful. If you’re still plugged in at either end, you’re liable to be electrocuted by a wet power adapter.
- Turn off the power.
- Unplug.
- Get the adapter away.
- Dry it out.
- Wait.
- Decide if it’s usable.
Can you still use a charger if it got wet?
Really, this is no big deal. Cables get wet all the time, and as long as you take care of cleaning any gunk off and drying them before using them, you’ll have no problems. If it’s a USB-USB (or USB-lightning) phone charging cable, you can probably just dry it off and it’ll be fine.
Can I wash my charger?
The cord is a non-issue, and the charger is probably ok too. Your clothes should be fine. If they were cheapo dollar store cords or chargers, who knows what trace chemicals are in those fakes, so all bets are off there. For peace of mind, just wash your clothes again.
How do you dry a wet charger?
If the port or charging cable is wet, turn off your phone. Then set it on a flat surface to dry at room temperature. If the port or charging cable has debris inside, gently tap it against your hand, port down, to remove.
How do you dry out a phone charger port?
Put Your Phone in Front of a Fan, or Leave it to Dry Naturally. If you want to speed up the drying process of your phone’s USB port, we recommend placing it in front of a fan or even near an open window (if you’re sure it’s not going to rain!).
How do you get water out of a charger port without rice?
Dry out the phone (and especially the ports) in front of a fan. Leave your phone in an airtight container full of silica gel packets (those small packets you get inside new shoes and bags), or another drying agent. These help absorb the moisture. Do not charge the phone until you are certain it’s dry.
How do I get water out of my charging port fast?
Compared to just leaving it to dry on the dining table, a fan is concentrated, the air is dry, and it is consistent, so all parts of the charging port get dried faster. Placing your android device or iPhone in front of a fan after using cotton wool or dry cloth actually works better.