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Water Damage Repair

Dropped it in the sink, the pool, or got caught in the rain? Don't panic — and don't charge it. We're water damage specialists: board-level cleaning, microsoldering and data recovery for phones, tablets and laptops. The sooner you act, the more we can save.

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Water-damaged phone board recovery at iFix Brunswick

💧 Got a wet device? Do this now

  • Turn it OFF immediately
  • Do NOT charge it (this causes the worst damage)
  • Do NOT put it in rice — it doesn't work
  • Dry the outside, leave it off
  • Bring it to us ASAP — time matters

Diagnosis is always free.

Free diagnosis

Water damage — how pricing works

Every water-damaged device is different, so we start with a free diagnosis, then quote before any chargeable work. Indicative starting points below.

Device
Diagnosis
Repair / recovery from
iPhone
FREE
from $129
Samsung / Android
FREE
from $129
iPad / Tablet
FREE
from $149
MacBook / Laptop
FREE
from $199
Data recovery (any device)
FREE
from $149

Indicative placeholders for this draft — final pricing depends on the damage and is always quoted up front.

What we recover

Liquid damage we deal with daily

Water, coffee, juice, salt water, the toilet — we've seen it all, and saved most of it.

Won't turn on

Dead after a spill? Often recoverable with board-level cleaning.

Won't charge

Corroded charging circuit cleaned or repaired so it powers again.

Screen issues

Lines, flicker or black screen after water — diagnosed and fixed.

No sound / mic

Water-killed speakers and microphones repaired or replaced.

Corrosion

Microscope cleaning of corrosion before it spreads & kills the board.

Foggy camera

Moisture behind the lens cleared, camera modules replaced if needed.

Boot looping

Phone restarting after water? We trace the short and repair it.

Data recovery

If it can't be saved, we rescue your photos, contacts & files.

How it works

Our water damage process

1

Bring it in fast

Powered off, not charging. Time is the biggest factor in recovery.

2

Free diagnosis

We open it up, assess the corrosion, and tell you honestly what's recoverable.

3

Clean & repair

Ultrasonic & microscope cleaning, microsoldering and parts as needed.

4

Test & data

We test thoroughly and prioritise getting your data back to you.

Why iFix

Why we're the water damage specialists

Board-level

In-house microsoldering.

Proper cleaning

Microscope & ultrasonic.

Data first

We prioritise your files.

Since 1999

25+ years of recoveries.

Questions

Water damage FAQs

My phone got wet — what should I do right now?
Turn it off and do NOT charge it — powering a wet device is what causes most permanent damage. Don't put it in rice (it does nothing and pushes debris in). Dry the outside, leave it off, and bring it to us as soon as possible. The sooner we clean the board, the better the chance of full recovery.
Can you really fix a water-damaged phone?
Often, yes. Water damage is one of our specialties — we open the device, clean corrosion off the logic board under a microscope, and repair or replace damaged components. Even when a device can't be revived, we can usually recover your photos and data.
Will I lose my photos and data?
Our priority is saving your data. In many cases we restore the device fully. If it's beyond repair, we attempt data recovery to rescue your photos, contacts and files from the storage chip.
How much does water damage repair cost?
Diagnosis is free. The repair cost depends on what the liquid has damaged — sometimes it's just a clean and a part, sometimes board-level microsoldering. We always quote you before doing any chargeable work.
How long does it take?
Water damage repairs typically take longer than a screen swap because the board needs careful cleaning and testing — usually a few days. We'll give you a realistic timeframe after the free diagnosis.

Book your repair
in under a minute.

Walk in or book online — most repairs are done while you wait. Apple-Certified, repairing since 1999.

Find us

Drop in — we’re directly opposite McDonald’s and the entrance of Barkly Square

95 Sydney Rd, Brunswick — easy to reach, walk-ins always welcome.
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Make sure you’re in the right placeWe’re directly opposite McDonald’s and the entrance of Barkly Square.✗ We are NOT inside Barkly Square.✗ We are NOT the “Second Hand Phones” shop.

🕑 Opening hours

● Hours
Monday – Friday10:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday10:30am – 3:30pm
SundayClosed
Public holidaysClosed
iFix Repair shopfront at 95 Sydney Rd, Brunswick📍 iFix Repair · 95 Sydney Rd

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