Contents
- 1 How do I check my liquid contact indicator?
- 2 What color does the water damage indicator turn?
- 3 How do you check for water damage?
- 4 Where is the liquid damage indicator?
- 5 What do you call a liquid contact indicator?
- 6 Where is the liquid damage indicator on a cell phone?
- 7 Can a drop of water trigger a LCI?
How do I check my liquid contact indicator?
You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot. If it’s red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.
What color does the water damage indicator turn?
Android’s water damage indicators are typically found on the back of the battery. Look for a small white patch with a reddish pattern on it, or look for a pink patch. If your phone’s patch is still white with a reddish pattern, there is no water damage.
How do I know if my Samsung has a liquid damage indicator?
Inspect the SIM/MicroSD slot. Shine your flashlight into the SIM/MicroSD slot. If the device has been exposed to moisture, the LDI will be solid pink, purple, or red. Service is required. If the device has not been exposed to moisture, the LDI will be solid white or solid white with pink or purple Xs.
How do you check for water damage?
CHECKING FOR WATER DAMAGE SIGNS INSIDE YOUR HOME
- Water rings on the ceiling or walls pointing to a leak in the pipes.
- Soft or sagging spots on the floor, especially near the tub, shower, sinks.
- Cracked or warped tile, laminate or wood flooring.
Where is the liquid damage indicator?
SIM tray slot
The Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI) is located inside the SIM tray slot, below the SIM frame, and is visible when the tray is removed from the device. The microSD/SIM card door is located on the back of the device and in the lower-left (ensure that the top of the stand is rotated forward).
How long does a phone have to be in water to be damaged?
Do not charge the phone until you are certain it’s dry. Charging a device with liquid still inside it, or in the ports, can cause further damage. Apple suggests waiting at least five hours once a phone appears dry before charging it (or until the alert disappears).
What do you call a liquid contact indicator?
Liquid contact indicators are also known by other names such as water damage tape, water damage sticker, water contact indicator tape, liquid submersion indicator.
Where is the liquid damage indicator on a cell phone?
Check the liquid damage indicator on the phone or tablet. Your device has a LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator) strip inside its SIM or SD card tray that changes colors when your phone or tablet has been exposed to water or other liquids.
How can I tell if my iPhone has a LCI?
To find out if the LCI in your device contacted liquid, find your product in the table below and locate the LCI or LCIs in your device. To help you see the LCI, use a lighted magnifying glass and angle the light or the device until you can see the LCI.
Can a drop of water trigger a LCI?
Longer, but not extreme exposure of a device in a humid environment, can trigger a LCI. In theory water can reach the LCI (s), but still the electronics underneath it are not touched, for instance when a small drop of rain falls into the headphone connector.