- When your iPhone comes into contact with water, or any other liquid, the metal parts of your phone may become corroded. Corrosion is irreversible, and will degrade both the exterior and interior of the iPhone. You can often tell whether or not your iPhone is corroded by looking for rust or other discoloration on the dock and speakers, located at the very bottom of the phone. While mild degradation to the metal on your phone may not interfere with its functions, extensive damage to the dock or interior of the phone probably will.
- Your iPhone is equipped with two indicators that will alert you to water damage. If you are unsure about how severe the water damage is to your iPhone, check the dock connector and earphone jack for a red piece of plastic. If you see the red plastic, your phone has experienced serious water damage and may have problems functioning.
- While not a process recommended by Apple, it may be possible to absorb some of the water in your iPhone if you handle the situation immediately. Placing your iPhone upright into a plastic bag full of rice will encourage the water to drip out of the phone; the water is then absorbed by the rice. This method may not resolve severe water problems, but is worth a try for more minor contact with water.
- Water damage is not covered by the one-year limited warranty offered to all new iPhone owners. Because the warranty only protects you against defective parts or workmanship, water damage that you cause is not covered. Some water damage may not be repairable, but if the phone can be restored you must pay for the maintenance out of pocket.
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