Professional Device Repairs

Water Damage Repair in Cirencester, Newmarket & Southampton

Whether dropped in a sink, caught in torrential rain, or splashed with coffee, liquid ingress requires immediate professional attention. The biggest danger with water damage is not just the initial short circuit, but the insidious chemical corrosion and mineral deposits that continue oxidising sensitive copper tracks and microchips beneath motherboard heat shields long after the device appears dry. At i Repair Centre, our workshops in Cirencester, Newmarket and Southampton are equipped with ultrasonic chemical cleaning tanks specifically designed for electronics restoration.

Do not put your wet device in rice — rice does not stop mineral oxidation and leaves fine starch dust inside ports and speakers. Instead, power the device down immediately, remove any case, and walk in to one of our shops as quickly as possible. Our technicians strip the device down to bare board components, remove EMI metal shields, run the logic board through pure anhydrous isopropyl alcohol ultrasonic baths to strip salts and corrosion, inspect circuit traces under microscopes, and replace damaged SMD capacitors or power filters. We prioritize rescuing your photos, contacts, and personal data whenever possible.

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Pricing & Turnaround Times

Indicative price guide & turnaround

Fixed quotes are confirmed before opening your device. Diagnosis is free with our no fix, no fee promise.

Service / Model Guide Price Typical Time Warranty
Emergency Liquid Damage Diagnostic & Ultrasonic Bath From £30 24–48 hours Free if unfixable
Smartphone Board Corrosion Treatment & Component Repair From £55 1–2 days 90-day warranty
MacBook / Laptop Liquid Damage Board Repair From £89 2–3 days 90-day warranty
Critical Data Extraction from Liquid Damaged Devices From £75 1–3 days No data, no fee

Available Repairs

Specific services in this category

Screen replacement on workbench

Water Damage Repair

Don't panic — expert cleaning and repair can often save liquid-damaged phones.

Same day – 1–3 days 30-day warranty
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Tested battery replacement

iPhone Water Damage Repair

Liquid damage diagnostics and board-level recovery where possible.

1–3 days 30-day warranty
From £59.99 Learn more

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Does putting a wet phone in rice actually work?

No, this is a dangerous myth. Rice absorbs moisture very slowly from ambient air, not from inside sealed phone crevices. Meanwhile, electricity and minerals combine to eat away motherboard solder joints. Fast disassembly and ultrasonic cleaning is the only reliable treatment.

Can you save my pictures and files from a water damaged phone?

In the majority of liquid damage cases, memory chips (NAND storage) remain intact even if the display or battery is destroyed. Our primary focus is bringing the motherboard into a stable state to extract all personal data safely.

What should I do immediately after dropping my phone in liquid?

1. Turn the power off immediately and do not try turning it back on. 2. Do not plug it into a charger. 3. Dry the outside with a towel. 4. Bring it to our Cirencester, Newmarket or Southampton shop immediately.

What if my device cannot be saved?

We operate on a transparent no fix, no fee diagnostic policy. If the board is irreparably scorched and cannot be revived for data or use, you do not pay for labour.

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