Disaster! How to Salvage a Wet Gadget

By PC World Video Jun 2, 2009 1:00 AM

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Ever dropped a cellphone in the sink, or your i-Pod in a swimming pool? PC World takes you through a few simple steps you can take to try to resuscitate soaked gadgets.

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