How to best dry a water damage?

[UrbaneJean]

So it finally happened to me - my FP3 got a water damage:

It starts (vibration), but the display remains black. The display works on another FP3. I think I see some moisture inside (picture) - is there a chance to dry this? Should I just wait or is there a way to accelerate it without damaging the phone?

Any help is appreciated!

[urs_lesse]

You need a Torx T5 screwdriver to disassemble the core module – just two of these screws are holding the motherboard.

@urs_lesse

After this – If the three small modules (top, camera, bottom) are detached – you just need to lift out the metal shield and the motherboard.

[Meaghan]

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How to handle water damage

Since this happens again and again and there is a lot of useful info on the forum, but people usually read it too late I’ll gather it here in hope that you read it before this happens to you. This is a wiki so feel free to add info by editing the post. First things first: Turn off and take apart If your phone comes in contact with water and there is even the slightest chance that some droplets or moisture entered it then turn off the phone immediately. The fastest, and only in t…

[UrbaneJean]

Dear urs, dear Meaghan,

many thanks for the fast reply! I was looking for other posts regarding this topic, but couldn’t find the guide. Thanks again!