How to save a wet MP3 Player, Cell Phone, Camera, PDA, etc.

Step 6 Dry (High Risk)

I've been told these do work. Although like I said before, I'd highly recommend the simple spread and dry over any of these, but seem to work for some people so it's worth mentioning:

--Blow drier--
Dry for 5-15 min on a lower setting (Low, Cool, Warm).
Pros: Fast, evaporates using heat.
Cons: Heat issues, higher chance there's still water in it, lower chance of recovery
Risk: Medium

--Oven--
Set on the rack for 30-60 minutes at a fairly warm temperature (70F-100F)
Pros: Fast, evaporates using heat.
Cons: Heat issues, higher chance there's still water in it, your roommates preheat to 475 and make cookies, lower chance of recovery.
Risk: Medium-High

--Dry in the sun/On the sidewalk--
Set in out on the sidewalk for 30-60 minutes.
Pros: Fast, sun helps evaporate
Cons: Heat issues (especially screen issues), rain.
Risk: High

--Freezer--
Set in the freezer for a day
Pros: No heat problems, cold temps can help a little to pull the water out
Cons: You face a good chance of just freezing the water in your device, only to have it melt and ruin it later.
Risk: Very High

Comments

[jcreitz]

Use compressor or compressed air to thoroughly blow everything out of the insides.  Depending on the conformation of the device, ie. airflow, you can cut your drying time from 7 days to a day or less.  Risk: low

[thebriguy]

make sure your compressor has a water catch on it/line drier. Otherwise it may spit water :-(