| Model Apple Repair Cost | iPhone 6 / 6S $299 – $329 repair cost | iPhone SE (2nd) $269 repair cost | iPhone SE $269 repair cost | iPhone 5S/5C $269 repair cost |
|---|
How do you fix a water damaged iPhone 5s?
Is it worth fixing a water damaged iPhone?
Water damage is not worth fixing for something so small
. There could be water in all kinds of little crevices that will cause more corrosion over time.
How much does it cost to repair an iPhone 5s?
| iPhone 5 Screen repair (out of warranty) | iPhone 5s $ 129 | iPhone 5c $ 129 |
|---|
How much does it cost to fix a water-damaged iPhone XS?
| iPhone Model Average Repair Cost | iPhone 7, 7 Plus $95.00 | iPhone 8 & 8 Plus $105.00 | iPhone X, XR, XS & XS Max $249.00 – $299.00 | iPhone 11, 11 Pro & Pro Max $199.00 – $329.00 |
|---|
Is water damage fixable?
But there's no need to panic just yet—
there's a good chance that your water-damaged iPhone can be repaired
. Once your phone has gotten wet, it's critical not to charge it or put it in rice in a misguided attempt to dry it out. Instead, simply turn off your iPhone and call Gamers Warehouse in Tucson immediately.
What happens if iPhone 5s falls in water?
Wait for your iPhone to dry
Wait 24–48 hours for your iPhone to dry. And don't stick it in a bag of rice. Find a flat, open space to leave your iPhone instead. The space should be well ventilated and dry, like a windowsill or a bookshelf.
Is it too late to put my phone in rice?
Put the rice and phone under a desk lamp or similar mild heat source to encourage the evaporation process. Give it as long as you can.
Ideally you want to give it 48 hours or more, but at least leave it overnight if you can
. While some phones won't be revived no matter how long they sit in rice, the longer the better.
How can you tell if iPhone 5s has water damage?
You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by
removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot
. If it's red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.
Will Apple replace my water damaged phone?
Apple basically does not “fix” water-damaged iPhones
. However, it is up to the Apple technician to determine if that's the case … and, if it is, liquid-damage is not covered under the one year limited warranty and the phone replacement would come at full cost.
Can you save an iPhone after water damage?
Throw your iPhone into a Ziploc bag surrounded by rice
. Store it in a warm, dry place for 24 hours and cross your fingers. It doesn't hurt to throw your iPhone into rice while driving to the hardware store to get DampRid.
What do I do if I get my iPhone wet?
If your iPhone has been exposed to liquid,
unplug all cables and do not charge your device until it's completely dry
. Using accessories or charging when wet might damage your iPhone. Allow at least 5 hours before charging with a Lightning cable or connecting a Lightning accessory.
Does Apple still fix iPhone 5s?
Apple added the iPhone 5, which came out in 2013, to its list of “vintage and obsolete products” for the US. This means that
Apple will no longer repair the hardware for the iPhone 5
.
How can I get my iPhone replaced for free?
How do I know if my iPhone is repaired?
Head to Settings > General > About and look for the “Parts and Service History” section beneath the device's serial number
. If the section is missing, nothing has been replaced (not even the battery).
Does Apple insurance cover water damage?
Apple Care+ covers water damage with a $50 deductible
. See AppleCare+ for iPhone for more info. Regular AppleCare does not cover accidental damage such as water damage. Apple has recently introduced AppleCare+ for the iPhone, which covers up to two incidents of accidental damage, with a $49 service fee.
How much does water damage to a phone cost?
| Model Apple Repair Cost | iPhone X, XS. XS, XR Max $399 – $599 repair cost | iPhone 8 / 8 Plus $349 – $399 repair cost | iPhone 7 / 7 Plus $319 – $349 repair cost | iPhone 6 / 6S $299 – $329 repair cost |
|---|
Will a wet phone work again?
In a small number of cases swamped phones are able to dry out on their own over the course of days or weeks
. But it's not common. And while some newer phones are water resistant and can withstand a quick drop in a bucket or toilet, none are water proof.
Are iPhone 5s waterproof?
How do you dry out an iPhone 5s?
Dry out your iPhone with
uncooked rice
To get moisture out of the iPhone's interior, you need a desiccant. 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.
Is iPhone XS waterproof?
Water resistance is not new for iPhones, but when Apple announced the iPhone XS, it made big claims about just how resistant this phone was.
Its IP68 rating means it can survive a dunk of up to 2 meters (6.5 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes
compared to the 1 meter IP67 rating on the previous models.
Will my iPhone dry out on its own?
Do NOT put your iPhone in rice!
The best thing to do is to simply
leave the phone to dry by itself
. They say that time is the best healer, and that holds true for your iPhone as well. Still, there are some steps you can choose to take, depending on the iPhone model you have.
Can I dry my phone with a hair dryer?
Do NOT use a blow dryer
It is perfectly alright to use a blow dryer to dry your hair but
it's not a good idea to use a blow dryer to dry a cell phone
as it can actually force moisture deeper into the phone (which you don't want to do) and a blow dryer also produces heat which could damage parts of the phone as well.
How do you get moisture out of your phone?
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.
