About Water Damaged Devices and How to Fix Them

If your iPhone, iPod, or other electronic devices has got wet, you know that water damage can put your device out of commission pretty easily. In some cases, the cost of getting your liquid damaged device fixed can come out more than the cost of getting a new one. In other cases, water damaged devices can be fixed for a reasonable price and can even be really cheap. Here is the lowdown of what can be fixed cheap and what can't. Let's dive in.

First off, lets talk about what CAN be fixed if exposed to water/liquid damage:

• iPod Video/iPod Classic - If your iPod Video or iPod Classic has been exposed to moisture and has received some sort of liquid or water damage, you might just be safe. These models of iPods consist of multiple parts that can be easily replaced by one of our professional repair technicians. More than likely we would be able to repair your water damaged Video or Classic no problem! First, however, we would need to evaluate your iPod with one of our free iPod Diagnostics so we can give you a repair quote.
• iPhones - All models of iPhones can usually be repaired after receiving water damage, but this must be evaluated on a case by case basis. Like the iPod Video and Classic, iPhones consist of parts that can be swapped out for good ones by one of our technicians. If, however, your iPhone has been fully submerged in water, chances are that the logic board in your iPhone has been exposed to moisture and corrosion has begun to take place. If the logic board is damaged, the cost of the repair can get quite pricey, especially if other parts need to be replaced on your iPhone. The logic board is the main circuit board in the iPhone that runs the operating system and stores all data on the iPhone. Logic boards are not typically too expensive to replace on its own, however, coupled with other parts that need to be replaced, the cost for repair can get quite0 high. If you are unsure, you can always send in your iPhone for a free diagnostic.

Next, here are some special cases for liquid damaged devices:

• iPod Nano's - This is an interesting case. iPod Nano's are very small, and typically consist of less parts than other iPods like the iPod Video or iPod Classic which means that if it gets water damaged, more than likely all the parts in the Nano would be affected. If the logic board has been affected by water damage, the cost of getting the Nano fixed would more than likely be close to the cost of buying a new Nano. So, if you have a Nano that has been exposed to a large amount of moisture, or has been completely submerged in water, chances are the iPod Nano would not be worth repair. If, however, moisture has gotten into just the headphone jack, that could be fixed relatively cheap.
• iPod Touch's - Another interesting case. The iPod Touch is an amazing device, and one of the more expensive iPods you can buy. Let's start here, the most important (and most expensive) part of the iPod Touch is the logic board. If the logic board somehow got wet, it would need to be replaced. With the iPod Touch, the dock connector is part of the logic board, so if the dock connector got wet, the logic board is damaged. So be careful not to get any water in there! Long story short, if you are confident that the logic board did not get totally wet, then your iPod Touch will be fixable for a relatively cheap price.
• iPads and Notebooks - Let's just hope that you didn't drop your iPad or Notebook in a pool! These devices are a special case. We can certainly fix these if they receive water damage, but they have to be evaluated on a case by case basis. To do so, order one of our free diagnostic services for the iPad or Notebook. We will give you a repair quote within 24 hours of receipt.

Keep in mind, if you left your device out in the rain for a long time or if it fell in a pool, things might not be looking too hot.

We hope that this little guide has helped you out. Still have questions? Did we not mention a particular model? Well, we are here to help. Please contact us at any time.