Wet iPhone? Don't panic. TechITAZ specializes in liquid damage diagnosis and repair. Serving Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and all of West Phoenix.
Get a Free Diagnosis →Yes — often. Modern iPhones from iPhone 12 onward have IP68 water resistance, but that rating has limits. Pool water, salt water, soda, and dropped-in-the-toilet accidents can overwhelm the seals. And older iPhones (11 and below) have much less protection.
The good news: water damage is frequently repairable, especially if you act quickly and don't try to charge the phone. TechITAZ uses ultrasonic cleaning and professional-grade corrosion removal to restore water-damaged logic boards.
iPhone water damage repair isn't like replacing a screen. It requires board-level work. Here's our process:
| Common Myth | The Reality |
|---|---|
| Put it in a bag of rice overnight | Rice does almost nothing — it doesn't absorb moisture from inside the phone and wastes critical repair time. Bring it to us immediately. |
| If it still turns on, it's fine | Liquid corrosion is slow. Your phone may work today and fail in a week as corrosion spreads. Early cleaning prevents future failure. |
| iPhones are waterproof | IP68 means water-resistant, not waterproof. Seal wear, pressure, and non-fresh water all reduce protection. Apple's warranty doesn't cover water damage. |
| It's cheaper to just buy a new phone | A new iPhone costs $800–$1,200+. Water damage repair often costs $100–$250. There's no comparison if the board is salvageable. |
Water damage pricing varies based on the extent of corrosion and what components need repair. Here's a general range:
We won't charge you for a repair we don't think will work. If your board is too corroded to save, we'll tell you upfront.
TechITAZ is based in Avondale and serves the entire West Phoenix metro. If you're in Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Buckeye, or Tolleson — you're in our service area. We offer meetup repairs and drop-off service throughout the West Valley.
As soon as possible. Corrosion starts forming within hours of water exposure. The faster you get it to us, the better the chance of a full recovery. Same day is ideal.
Yes, ideally. Corrosion continues to form even after the phone appears dry and functional. Many water-damaged phones die 2–4 weeks later as corrosion slowly spreads. A preventive cleaning now is far cheaper than a failed board later.
Standard AppleCare does not. AppleCare+ covers accidental damage including water, but it includes a deductible ($99–$149). A local repair from TechITAZ is often comparable or cheaper — and faster.
If we can't fix it, you don't pay for the repair. We'll return your phone in the same condition we received it. We may still be able to help you recover data even if the phone can't be restored to full function.
In many cases, yes. Even if the phone won't power on, we can often recover photos, contacts, and other data through board-level repair. Ask us about data recovery options.
Every hour matters with water damage. TechITAZ in Avondale is ready to diagnose your iPhone at no charge. If we can fix it, we will. If we can't, we'll tell you honestly — no pressure, no surprise fees.
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