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Speaker Still Muffled After 24 Hours of Drying

Phone speaker still muffled after drying overnight? Learn how to identify mineral deposits, warped diaphragms, and permanent damage.

When water evaporates, dissolved tap water minerals (calcium, magnesium) and microscopic particles stay behind. These minerals dry into a stiff crust on the flexible speaker surround, preventing full cone excursion.