We all completely understand that electronics and water do not go well together. While an Apple Watch is water resistant, getting it wet can still affect its water-resistant properties. This is why you must take quick action if you accidentally spill water on your watch or drop it in water.
More often than not, you can eject the water out of your watch completely and have it all safe and sound. But to be on the safer side, you can take it for an Apple Watch repair. Here’s what you can do to keep your watch safe after water damage.
- Shut down the Apple Watch
- Remove the watch bands
- Shake it off
- Eject water
- Place the watch in silica gel
- Take your watch for repair
Let’s move forward and see each of these steps in depth.
Fixing a Wet Apple Watch
Follow these steps one by one to get your damaged Apple Watch fixed.
Shut Down the Apple Watch
Before anything else, you need to quickly shut down the watch after removing it from the water. Once it’s turned off, take a soft, lint-free cloth and wipe the watch thoroughly. Do not rush to turn it on immediately; this may lead to a bigger mishap.
Once the cloth has soaked all the water, place your watch in a warm place for a while. When you think the water is all gone, you can try turning it on. If it works, that’s really good for you, but if it doesn’t, there’s more you need to do.
Remove the Watch Bands
When any electronic device gets wet, you should consider removing as many of its parts as possible. This is essential to prevent the water from reaching its core. However, when an Apple Watch gets wet, you can possibly only remove the watch bands.
Though it may not help much, it still counts. Behind the Apple Watch band is a hidden connector from where the water can seep into its core. Removing the band helps dry out the water, thus preventing damage to the internal components.
Shake it Off
The trick is to shake the watch to remove as much water as possible. When doing this, pay special attention to small holes and crevices. Shake the watch, blow air into it, or place it in indirect sunlight or at any warm spot. Do your best to get rid of water from the watch.
Eject Water
If you didn’t already know, the Apple Watch comes with a Water Lock feature that helps protect the watch from water damage. Water Lock is meant to be turned on during heavy physical activity to avoid letting sweat get into the watch. Even if you forgot to turn it on, there is still a way to eject moisture from a water-damaged Apple watch.
- Open the Control Center on your Apple Watch.
- You will notice a Water Lock icon; tap on it.
- Then, you will find a blue water droplet icon located at the top of the screen.
- Once you tap it, turn the Digital Crown to eject water from the watch.
Place the Watch in Silica Gel
Another way to soak moisture from the Apple Watch is to place it in a jar full of silica gel beads. Its moisture-absorbing properties help dry out water-damaged devices. While uncooked rice is also an option, they are typically not recommended, as small particles may enter the watch, leading to more damage.
- Take an empty jar and fill it with silica gel beads.
- Wrap the Apple Watch in a lint-free, soft cloth and place it inside the jar. Cover the jar with the lid.
- Leave your watch in the jar for a couple of days.
- After a few days, take your watch out of the jar and see if it’s working.
Take Your Watch for Repair
Even after trying all the above-mentioned tricks, if your wet Apple watch fails to turn on, you may need to take it for a repair. While Apple doesn’t cover water-damaged watches under warranty, you can take your watch to a nearby yet reliable repair shop for a quick fix. The professional technicians at these shops know their job and will help you get your watch back to its original condition.
Conclusion
The moment water spills on your Apple Watch is truly heart-wrenching. Luckily, some built-in mechanisms and a few other tricks can help save the Apple Watch. You can shake off the watch and use a water eject feature to get moisture out of it. If none of these work, you still have the option to take it at watch repair services. This is definitely going to work in your favor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I drain water from my Apple Watch?
When the Water Lock is on, you simply need to press and hold the Digital Crown on the side of your Apple Watch until it appears Unlocked on the display.
Can I put my Apple Watch in rice if it gets wet?
Though rice can soak up humidity and prevent many products from being damaged by water, it’s not recommended to put your Apple Watch in water. More so, Apple restricts putting any of their devices in rice as small particles can further damage them,
Can a water-damaged Apple Watch be repaired?
Apple does not cover accidental damages under its warranty, and water damage is also accidental, so you cannot get your watch repaired through Apple.
