If your iPhone won't turn on after coming into contact with water, it can be one of two things; either the iPhone has short-circuited, or the water has damaged or corroded some internal components and compromised the circuit. Both can be irreversible if the phone isn't looked at by an iSmash technician.
Fill a plastic zip-top bag with silica gel packets and bury the phone in the bag. Leave your phone in the bag for 24–48 hours. After you've allowed your phone to fully dry, switch it on. If it doesn't turn on right away, charge it fully and try again.
Many people swear by uncooked rice, advising owners to put their damp iPad or iPhone in a big bowl of the stuff (cover it completely) and leave it there for 48 hours or so. The rice will absorb the moisture effectively, and most of us have some uncooked rice in our homes (or can get hold of some fairly easily).
Of course, all models of iPhones can be fixed after suffering water damage. Water enters different iPhone models in different ways, and can affect some parts more than others. We can replace any affected parts, and try to get your iPhone up and running.
If your iPhone won't turn on after coming into contact with water, it can be one of two things; either the iPhone has short-circuited, or the water has damaged or corroded some internal components and compromised the circuit. Both can be irreversible if the phone isn't looked at by an iSmash technician.
Do not -- we repeat, do not -- use a blow dryer; the heat can damage the phone. If you have a phone or a gadget with a cover that comes off, take it off, and take out the battery, the SIM card, and anything else that can easily be removed. Dry all those things off.
Even if you get your phone to work, the water can cause permanent damage to your phone, especially the battery. It may crater in a few months or even overheat. Don't use a blow dryer or other heat source to try to dry your phone.
A) Leave Your Phone to Evaporate.
Just leave the phone somewhere for 1 – 2 hours to let it dry up. Moisture will naturally evaporate within a few hours when you place your phone in an open room with a warm temperature. If you're on a typical warm day, put your phone by the window to catalyze the drying process.
The good news is yes, wet cell phone repair is possible.
To identify if your device has water damage, review the following: Corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging set, headset, SIM or memory port. Moisture under the display screen.
You can expect to pay between $45 and $599 for professional water damage repair. The wide range is due to multiple factors: Extent of damage: It's much cheaper if your iPhone simply needs to be dried, but if internal components are damaged, you'll need to pay for replacement components and their installation.
Mobile. Apple has unveiled its new generation of iPhones and like previous iterations, the iPhone 14 can withstand water-resistant conditions. A resistance of 6 meters deep for 30 minutes, you can rest a little easier if you drop your phone in the toilet or the pool.
In many cases, water damage will dry on its own within a few weeks. However, just because the water dries out doesn't mean you should ignore it. If you don't address water damage immediately, it can lead to mold growth and other problems with your home.
Leave your phone in an airtight container full of silica gel packets (those small packets you get inside new shoes and bags), or another drying agent. These help absorb the moisture.
Use Silica Gel Packets (Not Rice)
Instead, use silica gel packets. They are used in packaged and boxed products (such as shoes) to absorb moisture, and can do the same for your phone. Place a few silica gel packets under your phone and on top.
Most iPhone and iPod devices are equipped with Liquid Contact Indicators (LCIs) that you can see from the outside. An LCI will activate when it contacts water or a liquid containing water. The indicator's color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red.
Leave your iPhone in a dry area with some airflow for up to a day. You can try again to charge or connect a Lightning accessory throughout this period. It might take up to 24 hours to fully dry.
Once you pay for AppleCare+, the deductible for an accidental damage incident is $299. This means on a 15″ Macbook Pro, the cost to address liquid damage winds up being $679, and on a 12″ Macbook, the cost to address liquid damage is around $549.
Whether you have a liquid damaged iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max, we're here to do everything we can to bring your broken phone back to life. At your local CPR store, we'll open your device, flush out any debris, dry the device, and test internal components.
Online (requires you to verify your serial number and run a remote diagnostic) At an Apple Store (inspection of iPhone and proof of purchase are required) By calling 800-275-2273 (requires you to run a remote diagnostic and provide proof of purchase)