Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 fell into the water: what to do

Whether in the bathroom or in a swimming pool, from time to time you drop your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 in the water. However, just because a laptop has fallen into the water doesn’t mean it’s dead. Indeed, it is possible to restart a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 that has been dropped in water. To achieve this, it is important to follow certain steps. People often have bad reflections and this is what can damage the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. We will first see the steps to follow after the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 fell into the water. We will discover in a second opportunity the classic mistakes that most people make.

Steps to follow if your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has fallen into the water

If you want to be able to recover your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 while it is running, we recommend that you follow the steps below.

Do not try to turn the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 back on after it comes out of the water

The first thing to do in case the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 falls into water is to turn off the laptop. Indeed, if it has not turned off, just turn it off. Once it’s off, don’t try to turn it back on for now. In practice, if the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is on and wet, it is possible that it has a short circuit and thus toasts the laptop.

Remove removable components.

Once the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is out of the water and turned off, it is necessary to fully disassemble it. This means you will need to remove the case, SIM card, SD card and battery if possible. When you’re done, dry all of these items and move on to the next step.

Suck the water out of your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

With the help of a straw, you must suck the water that your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 contains. To do this, simply stick the straw in areas like the buttons and vacuum. Once you think you have sucked all the water out of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, you can start drying it.

Dry the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

The fourth step is to dry the laptop. To do this, we recommend putting it in front of a fan for a few hours. Avoid using solutions that heat the laptop, as this can damage it. When it is well, we recommend leaving the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 in rice for 24-48 hours. This way the rice will absorb the moisture left in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

Reassemble the components and turn on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

As soon as you have completed the steps above, your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 should be dry. So now you can try to turn on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. When this does not work, we recommend that you wait a few more days or take the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to a repair shop.

What not to do if the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has been dropped in water

There are several things to do in case your Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has been dropped in water. The first is to try to turn the laptop back on immediately afterwards. This can break the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. Secondly, it is extremely contraindicated to use a heat source to dry the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. In fact, solutions such as the oven or the hair dryer heat the components and can damage them. Finally, to get the water out of the laptop, don’t shake it. In fact, it could also damage the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.