Is Water Damage Repairable on Smartphones?

Dropped your phone in water? Don't panic — but act fast. Many water-damaged phones can be repaired, especially if you take the right steps immediately. Here's what you need to know.

What to Do Immediately After Water Damage

• Turn it off immediately — if it's still on, power it down. Don't press any buttons.
• Do not charge it — charging a wet phone can cause a short circuit.
• Do not put it in rice — rice is a myth. It doesn't work and can introduce dust.
• Call us right away — the sooner we treat it, the better the recovery rate.

The Truth About Rice

The "put it in rice" advice is outdated and ineffective. Rice doesn't absorb moisture from inside the phone's components. Professional ultrasonic cleaning and drying is far more effective. Every hour you wait reduces the chance of recovery.

What Happens During Water Damage Repair?

Our certified technician will: disassemble the phone, clean all components with isopropyl alcohol, dry everything thoroughly, test all functions, and replace any damaged components. Most water damage assessments take 30 minutes.

What's the Success Rate?

Success depends on: how quickly you acted, how long the phone was submerged, whether it was in salt water or fresh water, and whether you tried to charge it. Phones treated within 1–2 hours have a much higher recovery rate than those left for days.

Water Damage Repair Cost in Eastern Ontario

Water damage diagnosis starts from $49 at Mobile Fix Near Me. Full repair cost depends on the extent of damage. No fix, no fee — you only pay if we successfully repair your phone.

Phone just got wet? Call +1-438-462-3477 now — we serve all of Eastern Ontario with emergency same-day service.