It’s a huge inconvenience to spill water on your phone, or to have it fall in the rain, especially when water harms the speaker. A speaker that gets waterlogged can sound muffled, or worse, stop working altogether, which can be a real buzz kill for your audio. Well, fortunately, there are some easy ways to clean and dry your mobile speaker, in order to help you return it to its former glory.

 

In this guide, we are going to take you through how you can clean water from your portable speaker as well as give you some handy tips that will help you to avoid water damage again. If you can not fix the issue, be sure to check out Fix My Speaker, where you can get more information for common mobile speaker problems.MaximizeBox Gravity- Speaker Box and Mobile Site Solutions

 

Shut Your Phone Down ASAP

 

The first step to take when water gets in your mobile speaker is to shut off your phone. This minimizes the possibility of shorting anything out, or damaging any of the internal components. Water and electronics aren’t a good mix — and so, taking prompt action is crucial.

 

Dry the External Surface

 

After turning the phone off, dry your phone with a lint-free towel, keeping the phone dry after that is super important and should be pat, not scrubbed. Concentrate on the speaker grille and its immediate vicinity. And don’t use paper towels or tissues, which can leave fibers behind (or get stuck in the speaker).

 

Rice or Silica Gel Method Go Rice Or Silica Gel Method

 

When you drop your phone in the sink or spill water on it, your first instinct is to dry it off as quickly as possible, but it might be better if you simply turn it off and let it dry naturally. And please, for the love of all that is holy, stop putting your phone in a bowl of rice. The rice serves as a desiccant, soaking up any moisture. But a better option is to use silica gel packets (the little packets you get in new shoes or electronics). Not only does silica gel dry your device much faster than rice, it is also less likely to leave behind any residue.

 

To do this:

 

Seal your phone with silica gel packets (or uncooked rice) in a Ziploc bag.

 

Let it stay there for at least 24-48 hours to give the moisture enough time to completely dry out.

 

While this approach may work to dry out moisture in your speaker, it is not a surefire solution to deeper water damage. If you are still having sound issues, keep going with the next steps or getting in touch with a Clean My Speaker expert.

 

Gently Shake Your Phone

 

After you let your phone dry for at least a day, shake it. Then press it against the speaker and gently tap to shake out any excess drops. The sound is supposed to get back to normal if you’ve removed enough moisture. Make sure you do this carefully though; you don’t want to drop your phone or shake it too hard and cause more damage.

 

Brush with Soft Brush or Toothbrush

 

If you still see buildup of water in the speaker grille, you can use a soft brush or an unused toothbrush to clear out dust and water from the small areas. Tread lightly around the speaker otherwise you risk damaging some more delicate internal components. Scrub the speaker grille pretty hard, but not too hard.

 

Try Compressed Air

 

If you have a can of compressed air, you can give the speaker a final blow to amplify the water. Position the can upright and blow short bursts of air around the speaker grille, but keep the nozzle several inches away. This is effective in blasting water from narrow crevices without having to break them.

 

Check the Sound

 

Finally, revert back to the position, turn your phone back on, and test your speaker’s sound quality. If it still doesn’t function properly, internal damage could be to blame and you should consult a pro. You should not worry, just go to Fix My Speaker and you are guaranteed to get expert advice on how to fix that mobile speaker.

 

When to Call a Professional

 

In some cases water, can cause permanent damage to your speaker’s internal components. If you have done these things and your speaker still is not working, it may be time to call for service.

 

If your phone has experienced more serious water damage, you’ll want to take it in to see a technician. Fix My Speaker guide is an excellent place to find professional repair services and get materials. Through their website, they provide troubleshooting suggestions, repair tricks (including how to solder a cell phone speaker), and lists of repair services.

 

Preventative Measures to Take to Avoid Future Water Damage

 

Accidents are accidents, but it’s never a bad idea to try to prevent water damage from occurring again. Here are some helpful tips:

 

1 -Waterproof Case: Buy a decent waterproof case so you can avoid situations where your phone taking risks trying to avoid falling water.

 

Keep Your Phone Dry: Make sure you don’t use your phone near water when you can help it, be it at the pool or beach, or rainy weather use.

 

Employ a Speaker Protector: There are also such thing as a speaker protectors, which are speaker covers, that keep water out.

 

By being cautious on these fronts, you can help to guarantee that your phone’s speaker will stay in top form for many years to come.