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Water Damage Repair in Fullerton, CA
Liquid damage is a time-sensitive repair. The initial contact rarely kills a device outright — the corrosion that follows over the next hours and days does.
The sooner a device is opened, cleaned and dried properly, the better the odds. That said, liquid damage is genuinely unpredictable, and we will not promise a result we cannot control.
We do not publish repair prices. A technician confirms your exact price by text and email before any work starts.
Trained repair technicians
Including a certified advanced repair technician
Warranty varies by repair
Coverage confirmed with your quote
Same-day on many repairs
Depending on parts and device condition
No surprise pricing
Your exact price texted before we start
After Liquid Contact
Devices We Take In
- iPhone, Samsung and other phones
- iPad and Android tablets
- MacBook and Windows laptops
- PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles
What The Process Looks Like
- 1
Immediate teardown
The device is opened and the battery disconnected to stop current flowing through wet circuitry.
- 2
Cleaning and corrosion treatment
Boards and connectors are cleaned, corrosion is treated where it has already formed, and components are inspected under magnification.
- 3
Staged testing
The device is powered up in stages so we can see what recovers and what does not.
- 4
Findings and options
You get a clear picture of what works, what is damaged and what — if anything — is worth doing next.
What To Do Right Now
Power the device off and leave it off. Do not charge it, do not press keys or buttons to test it, and do not apply heat from a hairdryer or oven. Rice does not dry the inside of a device — it just delays cleaning. Bring it in as soon as you can.
Turnaround
Liquid-damage work starts with a diagnostic and typically takes several business days, because cleaning, drying and staged testing cannot be rushed.
Warranty
Liquid-damage work carries no warranty. Corrosion can keep spreading after a device is cleaned and cause later failures we cannot control, and we confirm this before starting.
Warranty varies by repair and part quality and is confirmed with your quote. See the full warranty policy.
What Our Technicians Check
- Liquid contact indicators and the corrosion path through the device
- Board condition under magnification before any power is applied
- Shorted rails and components that would damage a new part if fitted first
- Whether data is still readable, which is often the customer's first priority
Repair Options We Can Offer
- Cleaning and corrosion treatment of the board and connectors
- Replacement of individual corroded components or connectors
- Data-first approach when recovering files matters more than restoring the device
Realistic Turnaround
Liquid work is not a same-day repair. It starts with a diagnostic and cleaning stage, and can take several business days depending on how far corrosion has spread.
Warranty for This Repair
Liquid-damage work carries no warranty, because corrosion can keep causing failures after the device is running again. We confirm this with your quote before starting.
When Diagnostics Apply
Every liquid-damage request is quoted for both diagnostic tiers. Standard diagnostics cover normal plug-and-play testing; advanced diagnostics cover no-power, liquid and board-level faults and typically take a couple of days. Either approved fee applies toward the repair.
We do not publish repair prices. A technician confirms your exact price by text and email before any work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does rice work?
No. Rice absorbs some surface moisture but does nothing about liquid and residue already inside the device, and the delay lets corrosion progress.
My phone still works after a spill — should I bring it in anyway?
It is worth having it looked at. Residue left inside continues to corrode contacts, and failures weeks later are common.
Can you save my photos?
Data recovery is often the priority in liquid cases and we treat it that way, but we cannot guarantee recovery. It depends on the condition of the storage and the board.
Why is there no warranty on liquid damage?
Because corrosion damage is ongoing and unpredictable. A device can pass every test at pickup and fail later from damage that was already spreading.
My phone got wet but still turns on. Should I bring it in anyway?
Yes, and sooner is better. Corrosion continues after the device dries, so a phone that works today can fail weeks later. Early cleaning gives the best chance of keeping it.
Why is liquid damage not covered by a warranty?
Because we cannot control corrosion that has already started inside the device. We are honest about that before we begin rather than after.
Can you get my photos off it even if the phone cannot be saved?
Sometimes. Data recovery is a separate effort from restoring the device, and results depend on the storage and board condition. Tell us data is your priority and we work in that order.
Does rice help while I wait for an appointment?
No. Rice does not remove liquid from inside the board. Power the device off, do not charge it, and bring it in.
Related Services
Data Recovery
Photos and files from dead, broken or liquid-damaged phones, computers and drives.
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Micro-soldering and logic-board diagnosis for no-power, charging IC and connector faults.
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Standard and advanced testing that identifies the real fault before any repair is approved.
Learn MoreA Short Drive From Fullerton and North Orange County
One shop, one bench in Fullerton. This is an in-shop repair service — we do not offer mobile or mail-in repairs. Most customers are about 10 minutes away. Many common repairs can be completed the same day when parts are available; call ahead to confirm.
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Our shop — walk in on W Chapman Ave
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Not sure if we cover you? Call or text (714) 805-9745 and we'll tell you straight.
Visit the Shop
137 W Chapman Ave Suite B, Fullerton, CA 92832
Mon–Sat 9am–8pm · Sun 9am–6pm