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Why Rice Won't Save Your Wet Phone: The Truth About Liquid Damage Why Rice Won't Save Your Wet Phone: The Truth About Liquid Damage At FixLab Electronics, we often hear the same story: "I dropped my phone in water, so I put it in rice overnight. But now it won’t turn on." It’s a common belief that uncooked rice can fix liquid-damaged electronics. While this household myth has been passed down for years, it doesn’t hold up under real-world scrutiny. In fact, using rice could delay necessary action and cause even more damage. ``` Where Did This Myth Come From? The idea likely came from the fact that rice absorbs moisture. But here’s the catch: rice doesn’t absorb moisture fast enough or from the right places to prevent corrosion or short circuits in modern electronics. Think of it like this: dropping your phone in water is like soaking a sponge. Tossing it in rice is like setting the sponge in a dry room and hoping it drie...

    By FixLab Electronics – Longview, WA Whether you’re gaming on a PlayStation, streaming Netflix on your TV, or hooking up a second monitor to your laptop, HDMI ports are doing the heavy lifting. These tiny connectors carry both high-quality audio and video , but they’re also one of the most common repair issues we see here at FixLab Electronics. Why? Because HDMI ports are fragile , and once damaged, your device might not display anything at all. Here’s how to protect your HDMI ports , avoid unnecessary repairs, and know when it’s time to bring it to the pros. 💡 Why HDMI Ports Break (and How to Prevent It) 1. Frequent Plugging and Unplugging Every time you plug in or yank out a cable, you wear down the delicate pins and internal housing. Over time, this loosens the port, resulting in: No signal Flickering screen Damaged pins or cracked solder joints ✅ Pro Tip: Use an HDMI switch or extension cable if you need to change devices frequently. Plug into the e...