Water Damaged iPhone

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Water damage is one of the most common iPhone repairs after cracked display. It’s surprising how many people’s iPhone get water damaged. Yet it is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable issues. It can affect any part of your iPhone from motherboard to battery. The water that gets into your iPhone can cause the failure of the iPhone display and battery, together with the logic board. We, at Mac Tech Service, are experts in water damage diagnostics and recovery, which is why you can save money on replacements as well as avoid data loss. And no, putting uncooked rice on the iPhone with water damage doesn’t fix it.

Indications of Water Damage

• Screen flickering or discoloration
• No power or boot loop
• Charging issues
• Speaker or microphone failure
• Corrosion inside the charging port or SIM tray

The Steps of Our Recovery

1. Immediate Disassembly – To stop the process of both corrosion and short circuits, the device is removed from its casing.

2. Component-Level Cleaning – The component is cleaned ultrasonically and safe solvents are applied to it to remove moisture and residue.

3. Damage Assessment – Each non-functional is tested to understand which elements can be reused or replaced.

4. Repair and Restoration – We do replacement of the parts that are water-damaged and perform installation and check for system full functionality.

      Commonly Asked Questions

  1. Q: What should I do immediately after water exposure?
    A: The device must be powered off, do not charge it, and drop it off as soon as you can. Avoid rice at all costs, it’s useless and can cause more corrosion.

  2. Q: Can you recover data from a water-damaged iPhone?
    A: Yes, most of the time. If there is no major damage to the logic board, we will be able to fetch your data.

  3. Q: Is water damage covered under Apple warranty?
    A: No. There is only one exception where Apple’s warranty doesn’t cover liquid damage. Our service provides a cheaper solution for you.

  4. Q: How long does water damage repair take?
    A: The repair time depends on the extent of the damage and can range from 1-3 days. We give you a detailed estimate after the diagnosis.