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Phone got wet? Keep it off and get a diagnosis.

Liquid damage can change quickly. If it is safe to do so, power the phone down, keep it dry, and bring it in for assessment instead of trying to charge or heat it.

  • Power offWhen safe to do so
  • DiagnosisBefore repair decisions
  • DataRecovery options assessed
Powered-off smartphone being assessed after water exposure

What to do right now

A few careful choices can prevent additional damage before a technician can inspect the phone.

Avoid more damage

Do not charge it

Do not plug in the cable or place it on a charger while moisture may still be inside.

Get a diagnosis

Skip heat, rice, and disassembly

Do not heat it, take it apart, or rely on rice as a repair method. Bring it in for assessment.

What happens after you bring it in

01

We assess the device

We inspect the phone and explain the condition we find before recommending work.

02

We discuss recovery options

If photos, contacts, or other accessible data are a priority, we explain the possible next steps without promising an outcome.

03

You choose the path

You receive a clear recommendation before any repair or recovery work begins.

Act in the right order after water exposure

The safest next step comes from protecting the device first, then checking what the symptoms support.

  1. First

    Keep the phone off and dry

    Do not charge, heat, or put a wet phone in rice. Bring it in promptly for assessment.

  2. Next

    Document what the device still does

    Does it ring, vibrate, show a logo, get warm, or react to a charger? Those clues direct the diagnosis.

  3. Then

    Choose the repair or recovery conversation

    We explain what can be tested and what recovery options may be realistic before work starts.

Powered-off smartphone being assessed after water exposure
Before you choose a repair

What a water-damage assessment should clarify

Liquid exposure can affect a phone immediately or later as corrosion reaches charging, audio, camera, display, battery, and power components. The liquid, exposure time, whether it was charging, and what still works all shape the repair conversation.

  • What to tell ACPRTell ACPR when the phone got wet, whether it was submerged, and which functions changed afterward. If photos or business information are important, say so early so data access is considered in the plan.
  • What not to doKeep the device off and unplugged when possible. Do not heat it, bury it in rice, or repeatedly test it on a charger—those attempts can add damage before an inspection.
  • Your next stepCall (714) 202-6732, book a repair time, or contact ACPR with the exact model and symptom for a clear local repair recommendation.
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