iPhone Water Damage Repair in Phenix City, Alabama

Why rice does not work

The rice trick is the most persistent myth in phone repair. Rice absorbs some ambient humidity from the air around the phone, but it does nothing about the liquid already sitting on the logic board — and while the phone sits in that bowl, corrosion is eating the contacts. Starch dust also finds its way into the ports and speaker mesh.

What actually saves a water-damaged iPhone is fast disassembly and proper cleaning. Every hour of delay lets corrosion spread further across the board.

River, pool, or drink? It matters.

Living near the Chattahoochee, we see a lot of river and pool rescues, especially in summer. Fresh water is the most survivable. Chlorinated pool water and salt water are far more aggressive. Sugary drinks are the worst of the group — the sugar hardens into a conductive film across the board and demands a thorough ultrasonic clean.

Tell us what your phone went into when you drop it off; it changes how we treat the board.

Can my photos be recovered?

Often, yes — even when the phone will not power on. If a board can be brought up long enough to boot, we can usually get you to a backup. We are always straight with you about the odds before you commit to anything, and we never charge you for a recovery we could not deliver.