What actually damages a phone after water exposure usually isn't the water itself — it's corrosion that develops afterward if the device is powered on while still wet, or moisture that sits on the board for hours before anyone deals with it. That's why timing matters more with liquid damage than almost any other repair: a phone brought in immediately, still powered off, has a meaningfully better chance of full recovery than one that's been switched on and off a few times to "see if it still works."
We're straightforward about outcomes here: liquid damage always carries some risk, and no repair shop can honestly guarantee full recovery in every case. What we can guarantee is a proper diagnostic process — ultrasonic cleaning, corrosion inspection, and board-level assessment — rather than guessing.
The type of liquid also matters more than people expect — plain water causes far less corrosion than sugary drinks, seawater, or anything with salt or acidity, which accelerate corrosion significantly. Telling us exactly what the phone was exposed to helps us assess the situation more accurately.
Water damage pricing depends entirely on how much corrosion has set in and which components are affected — this genuinely can't be quoted without inspecting the phone first. We assess it, explain honestly what we find including the realistic chance of recovery, and only then give you a quote. If the phone can't be recovered, we'll tell you that too rather than charging for false hope.
No — rice doesn't effectively draw out moisture from inside a sealed device and wastes valuable time. Power it off and bring it in as soon as possible instead.
No — charging a phone that still has moisture inside is one of the most common ways liquid exposure turns into permanent corrosion damage. Leave it off until it's been checked.
Honestly, no — outcomes depend on how much liquid got in, what kind of liquid it was, and how much time passed before the phone was powered off and brought in. We'll give you a realistic assessment, not a guaranteed promise.
Initial inspection is usually same-day; full cleaning and repair timing depends on what the inspection finds and how extensive the corrosion is.
Yes, significantly — sugary, salty or acidic liquids corrode components far faster than plain water. Tell us exactly what happened so we can assess the urgency and likely outcome accurately.