If you were unlucky and your device has been water damaged? Do not worry! However, for sure it is a damage that needs immediate action.
What exactly is the damage?
The danger that lurks if your device gets wet is the motherboard's oxidation, which is an irreversible damage. That is why the time between the accident and the arrival of your device to our store is critical. However there are some things that you should definitely do, to facilitate its rescue.
Immediate actions:
- Switch off the iPhone, to slow down the oxidation of the logic board.
- Remove excess water moisture without using extreme heat (hairdryer, microwave etc), that may overheat it.
- Wrap it with absorbent paper ( kitchen paper )
- If it has been dropped into the sea, rinse it immediately with plain water.
Troubleshooting:
If your iPhone has been water damaged, bring it to one of our stores as soon as possible, to raise the chances of a successful repair.
Water damaged iPhone 3G reparation cost
The cost of the water damaged iPhone repair depends on if the device is repaired and on how many spare parts will be needed in case that it has suffered further damages.
Initially we perform the necessary control to find out if the restoration of water damage is possible.
Come to the nearest iRed store
We are waiting you in one of our stores, because immediate addressing of water damage rises the chances of successful repair up to 70%!