I dropped my iPad on water and the sound isn’t working. I out it inr ice and now there is rice in the charging port. I need IMMEDIATE help!!

So I was in the pool, watching modern family. And then the water came up and most of my iPads left side got covered in water, so it wasn’t dropped, just really wet. I wiped it and everything was working BUT the speakers. I looked it up and saw that I could put it in rice. So I did. It did nothing, and now I have rice in my charging port. I need help for BOTH problems. Help immediately please!

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Dec 9, 2023 7:56 PM

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Dec 10, 2023 4:37 AM in response to iPadlover1234Haha

Water and electronics generally do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it will survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if it is allowed to get wet, or is submerged for any length of time.


If the worst should happen, speed is essential. If the iPad gets wet, it should be immediately dried with an absorbent towel - then set aside in a warm, dry location to throughly dry. If the iPad should be turned-off - and no attempt made to turn-on, use, or charge the iPad until you are absolutely certain that the iPad has fully dried out. Pay particular attention to the charging port.


Do not attempt to use rice as a desiccant - as this will do more harm than good. If you choose to use a desiccant to assist drying, only use silica gel granules.

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I dropped my iPad on water and the sound isn’t working. I out it inr ice and now there is rice in the charging port. I need IMMEDIATE help!!

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