2 mo. ago • 94%

What is the best thing to do when you drop an AirPod down the drain briefly and are able to get it quickly?

I've cleaned/sanitized and let it dry and everything. The audio seems fine and I'm playing that audio track that dislodges the water with sound.

Anything else I should do? Rice etc?

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Don’t do it again
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Put it in rice overnight. It will attract asian people who will fix it right up.

For real though, don't put it in rice. Small rice particles can get stuck in your device and cause damage.

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- I laughed and immediately felt bad about laughing.
  
  But you're right about rice. A better solution is to use a silica packet. A good argument for keeping some handy instead of throwing them out.
  
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  But if I use my silica packets for that, how will I season my rice?
  
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  I knew those coulda been good for something lol. Its a while until I need new shoes tho
  
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don't listen to the people telling you to put it in rice. putting it in front of a fan will have a much better drying effect. ancient people didn't preserve stuff by putting it in rice

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- You’re right. Not even a grain of rice anywhere near Tutankhamun, or the AirPods he was wearing.
  
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  The best artists/empires steal
  
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I'm a repair tech and all you really can do is try to shake as much water out as possible and blow as much water out as possible. It's not just water that's a problem, it's minerals are too. The largest priority after liquid damage is to remove as much of the liquid, and when possible, rinsing individual parts with distilled water thoroughly. You do not have that option with air pods so your only bet is to attempt to rid as much water as you can. Afterwards just run a fan next to it in a dry place.

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- They turned out ok, never wearing them anywhere near any sinks again.
  
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  Whenever I'm passing a grate or manhole, I always hold onto my phone and keys. Nothing's ever happened, I'm just way too paranoid
  
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Aren’t newer versions of the device waterproof? Though, you may be using a version that didn’t have that feature yet.

Rice method.

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Rice wouldn't hurt. Draw any moisture out.

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- If you have any silica packs, these work better.
  
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  These are a terrific inexpensive item to keep on hand in general. I bought some food grade packets off of Amazon and I use them in many of my kitchen dry goods and homemade spices.
  
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  Oh, that's an interesting idea! I'm going to start saving them when they are in packages just in case of this sort of scenario.
  
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- Apple themselves have said putting it in rice can actually damage the hardware. Don't do it.
  
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  This is news to me. Do you have a link? I can't imagine how rice would damage electronics and would appreciate more info.
  
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I would also suggest you get a Shokz next time

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- Shokz are game changing, I love mine so much
  
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Regret wasting all that money on something thats loss was inevitable, then go find a $10 pair of wired ear buds.

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- People can live their lives how they choose, friend. It’s not for you or I or anyone to dictate to them what to do and feel.
  
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- Haven’t lost either pair of the gen 1 or gen 3 I own. Accidents happen, let people enjoy the things they want when it doesn’t affect you in any way.
  
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