Yes, your apple watch is made for water exposure, although accidents do tend to happen. It could be an uncalled for dip into the pool or perhaps a laundry accident, and either one of these accidents will jeopardize your device with water damage. When your apple watch gets wet, taking instantaneous action could be the difference between saving it and having to get an expensive replacement. Here is what you need to do before it is too late.
1. Retrieve the Damage
Panic not; check to see whether your Apple Watch has really suffered damage. Many models like the Apple Watch Series 2 and all newer versions are water resistance, and withstand splashes or even swimming. However, that doesn’t mean they’re waterproof. Their exposure to or immersion in salt water, soaps, and detergents can still damage these sensitive gadgets.
If your watch displays any symptoms of behaving oddly, that is, showing unresponsive buttons or dimming screens, or muffled sound, it could have let water in. This means you need to react very quickly.
2. Switch Off the Device Instantly
If you believe that water may have seeped into your Apple Watch power, turn the device off without delay. This avoids electric short circuit frying up internal components. Hold the side button until a power off slider appears, then slide to turn off the device.
3. Remove the Accessories and Dry the Outside
Remove the watch band. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe it down. Make sure you concentrate on the speaker, microphone, and side buttons. Overheating can damage internal components, so don’t use hairdryers or direct sunlight.
4. Water Ejection Feature
If you have an Apple Watch Series 2 or later, Apple provides a built-in feature that lets you remove water from the speaker. Here is how to use it:
• Swipe up on your watch face to access Control Center.
• Tap the Water Lock icon (which looks like a droplet).
• Rotate the Digital Crown to blow out any water trapped in the speaker.
This function literally pushes out any trapped water using sound vibrations. Repeat the process if necessary.
5. Proper Air Dry
Put your Apple Watch in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place. Some have gone as far as putting their watches in a container full of silica gel packets (which absorb moisture better than rice) to speed up the drying process. Don’t use uncooked rice; small rice particles may get into the device, which can form another problem later on.
Let it air dry at least for 24-48 hours before trying to power it back on.
6. Testing and Monitoring
After drying, keep your fingers crossed and power your Apple Watch back with the hope that it has survived the incident. The display, buttons, touchscreen response, and the sound of the speaker should all be checked. If it works fine, then you are out of the woods; but if something is off, like doesn’t respond to buttons or sounds distorted, it might require some professional touch.
Conclusion
Water damage may cause serious trouble to your Apple Watch, but immediate action would prevent serious consequences. If your Apple Watch gets wet, switch it off at once and wipe it dry with a soft lint-free cloth. If you have an Apple Watch Series 2 or later, the Water Lock tool can be used to let out trapped water. Do not attempt to dry the watch by heating it, blowing air onto it, or shaking it, since all these actions may force moisture deeper inside.
If your watch still does not function, it is very important to see a technician with professional knowledge. The professionals at Fixerman Dubai provide water damage repair services to help diagnose your device in the best possible way, and restore the same. With the latest techniques, our technicians will assess the internal damages and provide the best-recommended repairs.
If left unattended, the damage would continue to worsen, leading to expensive repairs or permanent failure. For either minor exposure or total submersion, count on Fixerman Dubai to revive your Apple Watch. Reach out to us now for prompt, reliable, and hassle-free repairs. Rescue your Apple Watch before it becomes too late!
