Water damage on iPod

Answer 1

The best way to fix water damage on an ipod is to act quickly.

Firstly, remove the SIM card and turn the device off and remove any cables. Use a paper towel or microfiber cloth to dry any water from the card. Next, use a hairdryer on a low setting to remove any moisture that has entered the iPod. It must be on a low setting as hot air can cause more damage to the electronics.

A good idea is to use rice to remove any further moisture from the ipod. Place the ipod in a bag and add a handful of rice. The rice will pick up any additional moisture that has entered deep inside the phone. Keep the bag partially open to allow the humidity to escape.

The device should be left in the rice bag for as long as possible. Usually 24 hours is enough, however, if there is still moisture present, add more rice and leave it again.

Most of the water should now have been removed from the device and will now be safe to replace the SIM card and turn it on. Things are usually back to normal, however, if not then your nearest Apple store will be able to help you further.

Answer 2

iPods can get water damage. They are similar to iPhones in that they are sensitive to moisture and contain a liquid water damage component within the device.

iPods like iPhones have a liquid contact indicator which activates when it comes into direct contact with a liquid. Usually this is water. It is located in the bottom of the headphone jack on the iPod.

It should be noted that a high humidity or large temperature change should not trigger the indicators. Apple's products are designed to work with specific environmental requirements as described by Apple.