What the symptoms may tell you
Water resistance can decline with wear or earlier repairs. A phone that appears to work immediately after a spill may still develop faults later.
Safe checks to try first
- 1Disconnect cables and move the phone to a dry area; follow Apple's model guidance for the alert.
- 2If safe, turn off a visibly wet or malfunctioning device and note the liquid and time of exposure.
- 3Check that a backup exists before considering any later repair or replacement.
What to avoid
Do not charge while wet, use rice or external heat, insert objects in the connector, or repeatedly power-cycle a failing phone.
Next step
Describe the exposure and symptoms before any appointment. Important data may warrant a specialist recovery assessment.
What I can help with
Liquid-damage recovery and board cleaning are outside the advertised repair service.
Further guidance: Apple liquid-alert guidance.
Reviewed 3 October 2026. General guidance; diagnosis and parts depend on the exact device and its condition. This page does not confirm a booking or repair.