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Water-Damaged Phone Repair in Merced, CA
Turn it off, don't charge it, and bring it in as soon as you can.
Water, pool, toilet or a spilled drink — the faster a wet phone gets to us, the better the chance of saving it. Corrosion starts inside within hours, and charging a wet phone can short the circuit board. Don't put it in rice; turn it off and bring it to ART & FIX at 1034 W. 18th Street.
We open the device, clean corrosion from the board and connectors, and replace the parts that were damaged. When the board itself is affected, we do board-level repair in-house. Water damage takes longer than a screen repair; we'll give you a free estimate and a time frame first.
What we fix
- Phones dropped in water or the pool
- Spilled drinks and coffee
- Corrosion cleaning
- Phones that won't turn on after water
- Board-level repair
- Liquid-damaged tablets
Questions
Water Damage Repair in Merced: FAQ
Should I put my wet phone in rice?
No. Rice doesn't remove water from inside the phone and wastes time while corrosion starts. Turn it off, don't charge it, and bring it in.
Can you save a phone that won't turn on after water damage?
Often, yes — especially when it's brought in quickly. We'll inspect it for free and tell you what it needs.
How long does water damage repair take?
Longer than a screen or battery repair because the board has to be cleaned and tested. We'll give you a time estimate when you drop it off.
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Other repairs we do in Merced
Serving Merced, UC Merced and nearby Atwater, Winton, Livingston, Planada, Le Grand, Los Banos, Chowchilla.
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Call first
Need water damage repair today?
Call us with your model and the problem. We'll give you a free estimate and have the part ready when you arrive.