Neither the Apple One-Year Warranty nor the AppleCare Protection Plan cover water damage repair for iPhone. You can decide to replace your iPhone device for
$60 to $180
, depending on the model. Or, if you have AppleCare +, the repair won't cost more than $79.
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 do you fix a water damaged iPhone 5?
Can iPhone 5 survive water damage?
There are no waterproof iPhones
. But there are water resistant ones. Since the iPhone 7, all new iPhones have had a water resistance rating of at least IP67. That means they should survive at a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Can you save an iPhone after water damage?
Grab a plastic bag, preferably a common zipper storage bag and fill it up with uncooked rice or alternatively, silica-gel packets. Place the iPhone in the plastic bag and make sure the device is fully immersed in the rice.
How do you fix a water damaged iPhone that won't turn on?
- Remove The Liquid From The Outside Of Your iPhone. …
- Remove The SIM Card. …
- Lay Your iPhone On A Flat Surface In A Dry Location. …
- Set Desiccants On Top Of Your iPhone. …
- Wait For The Water To Evaporate. …
- Try Turning Your iPhone Back On. …
- Back Up Your iPhone, If You Can.
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.
Does putting phone in rice work?
Multiple websites suggest sticking electronics that have been submerged in liquid in a bag of uncooked rice, to draw the water out. But that actually
doesn't work
and can introduce dust and starch into the phone as well, said Beinecke.
How do I know if my phone is water damaged?
- Corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging set, headset, SIM or memory port.
- Moisture under the display screen.
- Liquid Detection Indicator that has been activated.
Should you put iPhone in rice?
How do I know if my iPhone 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.
Is water damage covered by AppleCare?
All replies.
No, neither the original one year warranty nor the 2 year AppleCare+ extended warranty covers water damage
. However, AppleCare+ does cover up to 2 instances of hardware damage, including water damage, with a deductible. Water damage is not covered regardless of whether you have AppleCare or AppleCare+.
How long does it take for an iPhone to dry out?
You should still give the iPhone
at least 48 hours
to dry out completely, however.
How long should I let my iPhone dry out?
Allow
at least 5 hours
before charging or connecting a Lightning accessory. To dry iPhone, tap it gently against your hand with the Lightning connector facing down to remove excess liquid. Leave the device in a dry area with sufficient airflow.
Is iPhone really waterproof?
Just to be clear,
no iPhone out there is completely waterproof
. If you leave a phone in water or some other liquid for long enough, it's gonna die. For that reason, manufacturers tend to use the term “water resistant.” The International Electrotechnic Commission uses ratings to describe a device's durability.
How do you fix a black screen on a water damaged iPhone?
Power down you phone immediately and submerge it into a plastic bag or tub filled with rice
. The rice helps to draw the moisture out of the phone to help improve the display and prevent further corrosion due to moisture. Leave the phone in the rice up to 48 hours, depending on the extent of the water damage.
