Guides

Practical write-ups on wet speakers, blocked grilles and telling a blockage apart from real damage.

The first ten minutes matter most. A full recovery routine, plus the four mistakes that turn a wet phone into a dead one.

Sound, soft brushes, tape and putty — what works on a clogged grille, and what you should never poke into one.

Five checks, in order, that tell you whether more cleaning will help or whether it is time for a repair quote.

A two-minute check that tells you whether your speaker is fine, blocked, or actually broken — and which side to worry about.