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Your iPhone may look dry, but there may still be liquid inside. Use a SIM tool, straight paperclip, or pin to push the SIM tray out of the side of your device.
Remove the SIM card and carefully dry it. Now store it somewhere safe. Leave the SIM tray out of the iPhone to create a vent, allowing the liquid inside to evaporate.
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If your iPhone only uses an eSIM, you don’t need to worry about this step.
5. Wait for your iPhone to dry
You may have seen the “put it in rice” meme online… but from a practical standpoint, don’t put your iPhone in rice. Instead of fixing the problem you’re having, you could actually cause more damage — as we’ll discuss later.
Instead, you should find a flat, well-ventilated, dry, and airy space to dry your iPhone. For example, you could place your device on a bookshelf.
One important thing to remember is that you shouldn’t put your device in direct sunlight. So while a windowsill might be a good place to dry your iPhone, you should also consider where the sun is shining into your home. Choose a spot that has some shade. Ideally, you should wait 24-48 hours before trying to turn on your device.
Wait as long as possible without using your iPhone. Do not turn on your iPhone during this time. If you use your device while the components are still wet, you could cause irreparable damage.
Only turn your iPhone back on when you are sure it is dry. This will of course depend on the situation, as dropping your device at the bottom of a lake may take longer to dry than dropping it in the sink.
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