How to Save an iPod from Water

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Remove the iPod from the water.. Power off your iPod if it's still on.. Remove your case, headphones and anything else attached to your iPod.

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Steps

1

Remove the iPod from the water.

Step 1

Remove the iPod from the water.

2

Power off your iPod if it's still on.

Step 2

Power off your iPod if it's still on.

3

Remove your case, headphones and anything else attached to your iPod.

Step 3

Remove your case, headphones and anything else attached to your iPod.

4

Get rid of any water on the outside of your iPod.

Step 4

Get rid of any water on the outside of your iPod.

5

Place your iPod in a bag filled with uncooked rice.

Step 5

Place your iPod in a bag filled with uncooked rice.

6

Wait at least 24 hours.

Step 6

Wait at least 24 hours.

7

Try to power on your iPod.

Step 7

Try to power on your iPod.

8

Remove the iPod from the water.

Step 8

Remove the iPod from the water.

9

Make sure the device is powered off.

Step 9

Make sure the device is powered off.

10

Wipe off any excess water.

Step 10

Wipe off any excess water.

11

Place the iPod in front of a fan.

Step 11

Place the iPod in front of a fan.

12

Wait for a day or more.

Step 12

Wait for a day or more.

13

Try to power the device on.

Step 13

Try to power the device on.

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