Apple iPhones don't like water. Even if your iPhone have an IP rating for Water Resistance it is still only resistance and it can get damaged by liquid or moisture. Our charming weather can do it's magic and a spilled water bottles in the bags or backpacks don't help either.
If your iPhone has been exposed to water, you may experience a range of symptoms and they might be random. Some of the most common include: a blank or distorted screen; slow performance; difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices; battery draining faster than usual; speaker distortion or malfunctioning microphone; sluggish touch response or simply dead iPhone. Your iPhone can also get hot. It's better to turn it off as soon as possible and bring it to Hex for an iPhone Water Damage Repair to avoid further damage and bring back the full operation of your iPhone of choice.
Act quickly and decisively to save your water-damaged phone. Start by wiping the device off with a towel or placing it under gentle heat source - this will eliminate excess moisture. Do not bother putting your iPhone in rice; that's a myth, don't waste food.
There’s no guarantee your iPhone can be fixed, but at Hex we have the highest repair success rate in Edinburgh. From rescuing phones in water for days to devices that have gone through an entire washing cycle, and even those soaked with sugary beverages or dropped to the loo - we've seen it all! Our highly skilled component level repair Technicians are know in Edinburgh for being able to complete the repairs that a different ''expert'' tried to fix and gave up or made it worse.
For sure, however the most likely result , you'll be offered a new iPhone. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts with water damage. Because the entire unit must be inspected thoroughly for a correct diagnosis and repair, it can take longer than other technical issues.
Unlike any other repair there's no fixed price until we conduct full diagnostic and establish what work and replacement parts ( If any ) will be required. Upon completion of diagnostic ( aimed at 1-9 days dependent on complexity ) Hex will provide an exact repair quote. Our diagnostic service is FREE if you choose to go ahead with the repair. If you choose to not to proceed the cost of the diagnostic is £39 and it covers our labour.
All of our iPhone Water Damage repairs come with a 90-days peace of mind warranty.
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