Huawei MediaPad T3 fell into the water: what to do?

Whether in the bathroom or in a swimming pool, sometimes your Huawei MediaPad T3 falls into the water. That said, just because a phone has fallen into the water doesn’t mean it’s dead. Indeed, it is possible to restart a Huawei MediaPad T3 that has been dropped in water. To get there, it is crucial to follow certain steps. People often have bad reflexes and this is what can damage the Huawei MediaPad T3. We will first see the steps to follow after the Huawei MediaPad T3 fell into the water. We will see in a second opportunity the common mistakes that most people make.

Steps to follow when your Huawei MediaPad T3 falls into the water

In order to recover your Huawei MediaPad T3 while it is running, we suggest you follow the steps below.

Do not try to turn on the Huawei MediaPad T3 again after taking it out of the water

The first thing to do in case the Huawei MediaPad T3 falls into the water is to turn off the mobile. In fact, when it hasn’t turned off, just turn it off. If it is already off, do not try to turn it back on at this time. And yes, when the Huawei MediaPad T3 is on and wet, it is possible that you make a short circuit and therefore toast the mobile.

Remove removable components

Once the Huawei MediaPad T3 is out of the water and turned off, it will need to be fully disassembled. This means that, if possible, the case, SIM card, SD card and battery will need to be removed. Once this is done, dry all of these items and proceed to the next step.

Vacuum the water that is in your Huawei MediaPad T3

With the help of a straw you will have to suck the water out of your Huawei MediaPad T3. All you have to do is stick the straw in areas like the buttons and vacuum. Once you think you have sucked all the water out of the Huawei MediaPad T3, you can start drying it.

Dry the Huawei MediaPad T3

The fourth step is to dry the mobile. To do this, we suggest putting it in front of a fan for several hours. Avoid using methods that heat the phone as this can damage it. When you are done, we suggest leaving the Huawei MediaPad T3 in rice for 20-40 hours. Therefore, the rice will absorb the moisture left on the Huawei MediaPad T3.

Reassemble the components and turn on the Huawei MediaPad T3

Once you have completed the above steps, your Huawei MediaPad T3 should be dry. So now you can try to turn on the Huawei MediaPad T3. If that doesn’t work, we suggest waiting a few more days or taking the Huawei MediaPad T3 to a repair shop.

What not to do when the Huawei MediaPad T3 falls into the water

There are a number of things that you should not do in case your Huawei MediaPad T3 has been dropped in water. The first thing is to try to turn on the mobile again right after. It can break the Huawei MediaPad T3. Secondly, it is strongly contraindicated to use a heat source to dry the Huawei MediaPad T3. In fact, solutions such as the oven or the hair dryer heat the components and can damage them. Finally, to remove the water from the mobile, do not shake it. In fact, it could also damage the Huawei MediaPad T3.