How to fix water-damaged iPad headphones?
Unfortunately, iPad/Apple headphones are not water resistant! However, if your iPad is water damaged, we got your back! Read on to learn more about saving your iPad from water damage, especially if your iPad thinks headphones are plugged in after water damage.
Can an iPad be fixed after water damage?
For a long time, water damage has been known to be a regular issue with iPads. Your gadget could be severely damaged by water.
iPad water damage can be due to either dropping your iPad in a body of water or simply spilling water or any liquid on it!
The corrosion of the battery is the main cause of failure, which takes time to occur.
Water damage can appear on your iPad in the form of a dysfunctional screen or a variety of other flaws or technical challenges.
If water residue can be seen behind an iPad screen, a camera lens, or your headphones are plugged in, this might be a dangerous thing… but don’t worry everything has a solution!
Here’s how to check for water damage on your iPhone XR.
Why does my iPad think headphones are plugged in after water damage?
There are two reasons why the iPad thinks that the headphones are plugged in when they are not!
1. Internal system damage
The iPad may think it is still connected to the headphones after being dropped in water because the internal system of the iPad could be damaged from the fall so it’s sending random and faulty messages.
2. Water is trapped in
The iPad may think it is still connected to the headphones after being dropped in water because the internal system of the iPad could be damaged from the fall so it’s sending random and faulty messages.
How to dry the water in the iPad headphone port?
Don’t panic, you can easily dry out the water from the port with a few simple steps!
Get a Q-tip
This method is easy and the tool you want is available at home!
Get the Q-tip and then wrap the fibers tightly around the Q-Tip stick (this step is necessary to ensure that the fibers you are inserting into the iPad port do not stick).
Carefully, insert it into the headphones’ port and twirl it a few times to remove any water residue. To get the swab tip to fit, you may need to remove some of the Q-Tip swabs and re-wrap them.
Use a toothpick
If the Q-tip method doesn’t work, use the toothpick as it is thinner and can reach deeper.
Wrap a tissue or a piece of cotton around the toothpick and remove any other liquid residue that may still be lingering.
–Don’t use or insert anything metal in your iPad as it can cause damage!
Approach an expert
If the above two steps didn’t repair your water-damaged iPad or you can’t fully adhere to the steps, you can better approach a professional to help.
In this step, Phone Repair & More would gladly help, as our team has dealt with many water-damaged gadgets and we can easily repair the issue.
The Dos and Don’ts
DON’T use a hairdryer, a space heater, or any other source of heat to dry off the liquid. An iPad can be severely damaged by excessive heat.
DO leave your iPad for at least 24 hours (preferably 48 hours) for your iPad to rest. The iPad should be propped up with the home button at the bottom.
If there is any water in the iPad, it most likely got into the home button, lightning port, or bottom speakers.
FAQs
How do I fix the sound on my iPad after water damage?
Switch off your iPad and start wiping off any liquid you can see, once it is dry, leave it to rest for at least 24 hours.
Then, the next day, open it again, go to sound settings and check if everything is working then test the sound.
How do I restore the sound on my iPad?
Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times.
If you don’t hear anything or the speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is darkened, your speaker may need to be repaired.
Why can’t I hear any audio on my iPad?
In this case, you may need to restart your iPad.
To restart your iPad, after a few seconds of holding the Power and Home buttons, swipe Slide To Power Off.
After a few seconds, press and hold the Power Button again to turn your iPad back on.
