How should I handle a Galaxy S26 that detects moisture in the charging port?
I accidentally left my Galaxy S26 on the bathroom floor while taking a shower, and now it warns me about moisture or water in the charging port. This…
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What should I do after my Pixel 9 Pro was briefly dropped in the bathtub?
My girlfriend dropped her Google Pixel 9 Pro in the bathtub for about two or three seconds. We initially put it in rice for a few minutes, then…
What should we do after a Pixel 9 Pro was briefly dropped in the bathtub?
My girlfriend dropped her Google Pixel 9 Pro into the bathtub for about two or three seconds. We initially put it in rice for a few minutes, then…
Should I get a second opinion after my phone suffered water damage?
My phone was left out in the rain for a while. First, the keyboard became extremely laggy, and then the screen stopped turning on completely. A repair shop…
Can a Bluetooth adapter survive a washer and dryer cycle?
I accidentally left my Insignia Bluetooth universal adapter in the pocket of my shorts. It went through the washing machine and then made it into the dryer before…
Can My MP4 Player Survive Being Dropped in Water?
My Majestic BT8488 MP4 player was exposed to water. I closed it and wiped it with a piece of paper, but after turning it on, the screen glitched…
Can a Bluetooth Adapter Be Salvaged After Going Through the Washer and Dryer?
I accidentally left an Insignia Bluetooth universal adapter in my shorts. It went through the washing machine and then made it into the dryer before I noticed. Now…
Is $1,500 a reasonable price to recover photos from a water-damaged iPhone 16?
My wife accidentally took her iPhone 16 into a pool for about five minutes. She removed it and let it dry for roughly two hours, then plugged it…
Can a 9-year-old Apple Watch be saved after suddenly dying in the pool?
I have an Apple Watch Series 2 that is roughly 9.5 years old. Its battery has been weak for a while, but it normally still worked. I wore…
Is My Apple Watch Series 2 Beyond Repair After Dying in the Pool?
My Apple Watch Series 2 suddenly stopped working after I wore it during an aquafit class. The class lasted about an hour, and the watch was only a…
Found My DJI Osmo Action 4 After Four Months Underwater—What Should I Do Before Powering It On?
Four months ago, I lost my DJI Osmo Action 4 while canyoning. It landed in a pool roughly 2–3 meters (6–10 feet) deep, and I couldn't recover it…
Can My DJI Osmo Action 4 Still Work After Four Months Underwater?
I lost my DJI Osmo Action 4 while canyoning about four months ago. It fell into a pool roughly 2–3 meters deep, and I couldn't recover it at…
My Samsung Galaxy A10 Got Wet and Now the Audio and Buttons Are Acting Up
My Samsung Galaxy A10 was working normally until it was exposed to rain. Since then, I can't hear anything through the earpiece, videos have no sound, and during…
How should I safely clean a phone that fell into a dirty toilet?
I dropped my Motorola Edge 60 Neo into a dirty toilet. I immediately removed the case, powered the phone off, and rinsed it with water. It is currently…
Accidentally Damaged a Leased Company MacBook—Who Should Pay for the Repair?
Yesterday, water leaked into my work bag while I was traveling home from the office, despite the bag being covered, and reached my company's leased MacBook M3 Pro.…
How should I safely clean a phone that fell into a dirty toilet?
I dropped my Motorola Edge 60 Neo into a dirty toilet. I immediately removed the case, powered the phone off, and rinsed it with water. It is now…
Spilled Vodka on My ThinkPad—Can It Still Be Saved?
I accidentally spilled about 30 mL of 40% vodka on my five-year-old ThinkPad. It shut down roughly a second after the liquid reached it, and I immediately turned…
Does Keeping a PC Plugged In Protect It From Static Electricity?
I like leaving my window open at night, but rain sometimes blows inside. I'm considering covering my PC to protect it from water, though I'm worried that the…
How should I dry a water-spilled keyboard safely?
My cat knocked a cup of water onto my A4Tech keyboard. It's my only keyboard, so I'm hoping to get it working again by tomorrow. What's the safest…
iPhone 16 Pro Only Charges Intermittently After Getting Wet—Will AppleCare+ Cover It?
My iPhone 16 Pro was dropped a few months ago and got a dent, so I'm concerned the water-resistant seal may have been compromised. Last week the phone…