Cell Phone Repair Irvine
Water Damage Repair
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Have you had that moment where you watch, in what feels like slow motion, as your cell phone falls into the pool, takes a dip in the lake, or goes for a swim in the ocean?
Was your iPhone or iPad knocked over into the toilet (oh no!) or was juice spilled all over it during playtime with the kids? Your first reaction can be to panic. Your next thought should be, “I need to get to Cell Phone Repair Irvine!” As we all know, water damage can do serious harm to your phone and all the information stored on it. Depending on your storage options, you may have backed up your phone on your computer or used cloud storage, or maybe you have a memory card in your device. No matter the storage, we want to help you save your phone and, most importantly, save all of the pictures, documents, and memories that your phone holds. First thing’s first when your phone gets wet at all: remove your phone immediately from the liquid and IMMEDIATELY remove the battery from your cell phone if it has a removable battery. Some older models of cell phones that do have removable batteries have an indicator located close to the battery that can turn red or pink if any contact with water is detected. Most phone warranties do not cover water damage, and carriers will use this indicator to identify if the phone came in contact with any liquids. Also, you can carefully remove the SIM card from your phone if you have one, along with anything else that may have been inserted into your phone. Don’t press any buttons at all on your phone if possible. Pushing buttons could provide routes for water to travel further into the internal components of your phone and cause further damage. Please note: it is NEVER safe to touch a phone that has become wet and is plugged into a charger. This poses a serious threat to your safety, and should not be attempted under any circumstances. As soon as the phone is removed from the liquid and powered off, put it into a bowl of rice as quickly as possible. This will draw out the moisture from your phone. Leave the cell phone in the rice for at least 24 hours, and keep it as still as possible. Moving the phone could cause the water to spread throughout your device, especially internally. Keep it powered off for as long as you can; wait at least 24 hours. Never use a hair dryer or anything similar to try to dry out a phone. This could move the water further into the phone. You CAN use a vacuum cleaner as long as the vacuum is held a reasonable distance away from the phone. You can also use an absorbent towel to try to get rid of some of the moisture. If you are experiencing problems with water damage to your smartphone, bring it in to us at Cell Phone Repair Irvine! Our technicians are experts at diagnosing the extent of water damage and the issues that can result from this. |
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We are all attached to our devices (phone, tablet or laptop) 24/7. You may feel that if you don’t have your phone attached permanently to your hand that you would miss out on so many important things. Not having your phone with you could cause you to miss a status update from one of your friends, a hilarious tweet from a co-worker, a video you're tagged in by your sister, a text message from your spouse, or an email sent by your boss regarding the pitch that you had made just a few minutes ago.
There are many crazy things we do with our phones to prevent that from happening. In order for us to stay updated, and not feel as if were are missing out, we take our phones with us wherever we go – in the kitchen, the bedroom and yes, even in the bathroom. So, when the inevitable happens, like dropping your phone in the toilet, what do you do?
Your first instinct would be to sink your hands into the toilet bowl, ignoring how disgusting it is, just as long as you can save your phone.You can worry about your hands later. Your phone is now out of the water, by this time the cost of having your phone repaired, or if need be, replaced, is running through your head in slow motion.
Water Damage
Liquid in your phone, or in any device for that matter, is never a good idea. This can cause serious damage to your phone, and all the information that you have stored on it as well.
This is why it is never a good idea to have an iPad lying around when you are having a pool party with friends, or using it to watch videos while you do the laundry. It will most likely end up needing a visit to the repair shop if you are not careful where you place it. The thought of having to take your phone to a cell phone repair shop, and missing phone calls, and those other important messages while it’s getting repaired really makes you cringe.
Accidents do happen! It is always best practice to back your device up - either through the cloud or a manual backup. Saving your stuff in the cloud is an option available for everybody to use. Although, many people still prefer to have their data nearby – within the palm of their hands i.e. saved on their phones or tablets.
Another cost efficient option is to make sure that your phone is fully backed up on your computer. This will be very helpful especially if an iPhone repair or iPad repair is required, and your specialist tells you that the data cannot be retrieved. If you backup your phone, you won’t be subjected to banging your head against the wall, or telling yourself over and over again, “I should have backed it up”. We don’t want you to have to do that, so just go ahead, right now, and back it up. You’ll be happy you did.
How to save your phone from a minimal water mishap?
There is a long list of reasons people come to visit Cell Phone Repair Irvine. Water damage is one of the most common reasons. Having much experience in this area, we are prepared to help you out.
First off, don’t panic! Take a deep breath in, and assess the situation.. If it was just a minimal spill, immediately wipe the liquid off from your phone, and leave it for a while to dry itself up. If you have a vacuum cleaner nearby, you can use that to dry up your device, as long as it is held a reasonable distance away from your phone. Another option would be, to use an absorbent towel to try, and get rid of some of the moisture retained on your phone.
However, please do take note, do NOT use a hair dryer or anything similar to dry out the phone. This could move the water further into your phone, and will cause more damage to it.
Give it a good 12 to 24 hour drying out period. Once dried, try to switch it on and see if it will power up. If it does, great! Have a quick browse to see if you can still open up documents, or stored media files. Since water has seeped in the device, there is a possibility that some of the circuits, cords, etc. may rust or corrode. If this happens, immediate action should be taken. Better be safe than lose your data right? We would recommend visiting a mobile phone repair shop like Cell Phone Repair Irvine, to check if there were other internal components that got damaged. No appointments necessary, just drop by our repair shop, and our team of professional technicians will assist you.
When your phone takes the plunge
Most of the water damage customers we have are... moms. Mothers, if you have little ones, you sadly know this to be true. Your visits often include not only one device needing repair, but two, or three. No doubt having curious toddlers running around the house, always looking for things that they can throw into the litter box, or dip into their bowl of cereal, often leads to your iPhone, iPad, or it could be both, being the victim.
So if on your next playdate, one of mom’s phones get plunged into the pool, or a glass of juice, Cell Phone Repair has some emergency tips on what to do to avoid making a bad thing worse.
First, remove your phone immediately from where it was submerged. Quickly open it and remove the battery, that is, if it can be done. Some older models of cell phones have an indicator located close to the battery that will turn red, or pink if any contact with water is detected.
Most phone warranties do not cover water damage, and carriers will use this indicator to identify if the phone came in contact with any liquids. That being the case, they will probably advise you to visit a cell phone repair shop to assess your device. However, most of the manufactured phones do not have removable batteries anymore which is why going to a third party cell phone repair company may be your best option.
Though these touchscreen devices have less open parts (example the keypad), the internal components are still not safe from water. For an example, if an iPad gets submerged, the most common repair that needs to be done is an iPad screen repair. Water can go in the corners of the iPad screen, the charging side, the home button, the power and volume buttons. So make sure that you do not press these instead wipe them carefully.You would not want to add to the list of things that could damage your device further.
Second, carefully remove the SIM card from the phone. Phones like Samsung, allow media storage cards to be installed. If you have this kind of card in your phone, remove it as well.
When our device gets wet, be it a phone, digital camera or iPod, we would normally wipe off any liquid, or remaining residue, and try turning it on to see how bad the damage is. DO NOT DO THAT.
Unintentionally, pressing any buttons on your phone can provide routes for the water to further spread. As much as possible, water should be contained. If the water spreads into the internal components of your phone, further damage could happen. A short circuit could happen leading to a very costly cell phone repair.
As soon as you can visibly see that most of the water or liquid has been wiped off, put your phone into a bowl of uncooked rice. The rice will help draw out the moisture from your phone. Leave the mobile phone in the rice bowl for at least 24 hours and make sure that you keep the phone as still as possible. Keep it in place where no one will touch or shake it. Moving the phone can cause for the water to spread. Also, keep your phone switched off during this entire process.
We are glad to have our customers who have tried this little tip give us feedback of success. We have seen this work for one of our most recent customers when her iPhone got submerged in water. You might have guessed it, courtesy of her adorable two-year old son.
The next time your child accidentally plunges your iPad in the tub, do not fret. The step by step procedure can also be applied to your tablets.You may need a bigger bowl, and more uncooked rice for your tablet to dry.
Electricity and Water: Not a Perfect Combination
We all know that electricity and water do not mix well. What can you do when it happens?
Let us say, after watching a cooking show, you decide to whip up a romantic dinner for your husband. Unfortunately the battery of your tablet is close to dying and the ingredients and recipe are saved on it. No problem, you grab your charger, place it right there on the countertop, and start preparing for your dish. Next thing you know, the boiling water is going everywhere. You regrettably see your tablet covered in boiling water, and then...lights out.
Please note: it is NEVER safe to touch any electronic device that has become wet and is plugged into a charger. This poses a serious threat to your safety, and should not be attempted under any circumstances.
However, you can not let it charge when it’s all wet, so make sure that you remove it from the charger. Do so by using a cloth and do it quickly. Once done, try the tip for “Drying Out Your Device” mentioned above.
What to do now?
After following the recommended drying process, try switching it back on. When you see the screen light up, or the sound of the welcome message of your tablet, feel free to let out a big sigh of relief! Even though the device seems to be alive, and good, we would still recommend bringing it in for a check-up by one of our water damage specialist. You’ll want to make sure all the water and moisture has been dried up, and that no other phone repair needs to be carried out.
If you were unsuccessful in reviving your device to life, give us a call at 949-344-2292 to set an appointment with us. We have a great team of specialists that can work on your device. Don’t want to wait, just drop by our store, and one of our cell phone repair specialist will fully inspect your phone. When it comes to water damage, the extent of the issue is beyond face value. Repair shops need to look at it closely, and we do that for you.
Not only is a working device important, but we also know that there is a lot of essential data stored on your device - be it a phone or tablet. You might have been awake all night just to organise your calendar, and task list. Maybe you were editing photos of your son’s first birthday on your tablet before the whole incident came about.
Cell Phone Repair Irvine believes in providing quality service to all our customers. We do everything to ensure that when you leave our store, you will have a smile on your face, and a perfectly functioning phone, or tablet in hand.
How do we accomplish that?
Once you drop by our shop, our specialists will have a look at your device, and give you an initial report of the assessment. Our specialist will also explain where your device is damaged, and what parts can be repaired, or replaced. If you choose to have us do what we do best, that is get your tablet, phone or other device in tip top condition, we will get started on it right away. Once completed, we can assure you that you will be walking away with a device that looks and works like it did when it was brand new.
Didn’t find the brand of your phone on our list? We love going the extra mile for our customers and we will do our best to assist you with your concerns. Walk-ins are welcomed. Our goal is to ensure that your phone repair needs are met so you can get on with the more important things in life - family and friends. The next time you have your precious device damaged by water, or any other sort of liquid, remember, Cell Phone Repair Irvine can help you!
There are many crazy things we do with our phones to prevent that from happening. In order for us to stay updated, and not feel as if were are missing out, we take our phones with us wherever we go – in the kitchen, the bedroom and yes, even in the bathroom. So, when the inevitable happens, like dropping your phone in the toilet, what do you do?
Your first instinct would be to sink your hands into the toilet bowl, ignoring how disgusting it is, just as long as you can save your phone.You can worry about your hands later. Your phone is now out of the water, by this time the cost of having your phone repaired, or if need be, replaced, is running through your head in slow motion.
Water Damage
Liquid in your phone, or in any device for that matter, is never a good idea. This can cause serious damage to your phone, and all the information that you have stored on it as well.
This is why it is never a good idea to have an iPad lying around when you are having a pool party with friends, or using it to watch videos while you do the laundry. It will most likely end up needing a visit to the repair shop if you are not careful where you place it. The thought of having to take your phone to a cell phone repair shop, and missing phone calls, and those other important messages while it’s getting repaired really makes you cringe.
Accidents do happen! It is always best practice to back your device up - either through the cloud or a manual backup. Saving your stuff in the cloud is an option available for everybody to use. Although, many people still prefer to have their data nearby – within the palm of their hands i.e. saved on their phones or tablets.
Another cost efficient option is to make sure that your phone is fully backed up on your computer. This will be very helpful especially if an iPhone repair or iPad repair is required, and your specialist tells you that the data cannot be retrieved. If you backup your phone, you won’t be subjected to banging your head against the wall, or telling yourself over and over again, “I should have backed it up”. We don’t want you to have to do that, so just go ahead, right now, and back it up. You’ll be happy you did.
How to save your phone from a minimal water mishap?
There is a long list of reasons people come to visit Cell Phone Repair Irvine. Water damage is one of the most common reasons. Having much experience in this area, we are prepared to help you out.
First off, don’t panic! Take a deep breath in, and assess the situation.. If it was just a minimal spill, immediately wipe the liquid off from your phone, and leave it for a while to dry itself up. If you have a vacuum cleaner nearby, you can use that to dry up your device, as long as it is held a reasonable distance away from your phone. Another option would be, to use an absorbent towel to try, and get rid of some of the moisture retained on your phone.
However, please do take note, do NOT use a hair dryer or anything similar to dry out the phone. This could move the water further into your phone, and will cause more damage to it.
Give it a good 12 to 24 hour drying out period. Once dried, try to switch it on and see if it will power up. If it does, great! Have a quick browse to see if you can still open up documents, or stored media files. Since water has seeped in the device, there is a possibility that some of the circuits, cords, etc. may rust or corrode. If this happens, immediate action should be taken. Better be safe than lose your data right? We would recommend visiting a mobile phone repair shop like Cell Phone Repair Irvine, to check if there were other internal components that got damaged. No appointments necessary, just drop by our repair shop, and our team of professional technicians will assist you.
When your phone takes the plunge
Most of the water damage customers we have are... moms. Mothers, if you have little ones, you sadly know this to be true. Your visits often include not only one device needing repair, but two, or three. No doubt having curious toddlers running around the house, always looking for things that they can throw into the litter box, or dip into their bowl of cereal, often leads to your iPhone, iPad, or it could be both, being the victim.
So if on your next playdate, one of mom’s phones get plunged into the pool, or a glass of juice, Cell Phone Repair has some emergency tips on what to do to avoid making a bad thing worse.
First, remove your phone immediately from where it was submerged. Quickly open it and remove the battery, that is, if it can be done. Some older models of cell phones have an indicator located close to the battery that will turn red, or pink if any contact with water is detected.
Most phone warranties do not cover water damage, and carriers will use this indicator to identify if the phone came in contact with any liquids. That being the case, they will probably advise you to visit a cell phone repair shop to assess your device. However, most of the manufactured phones do not have removable batteries anymore which is why going to a third party cell phone repair company may be your best option.
Though these touchscreen devices have less open parts (example the keypad), the internal components are still not safe from water. For an example, if an iPad gets submerged, the most common repair that needs to be done is an iPad screen repair. Water can go in the corners of the iPad screen, the charging side, the home button, the power and volume buttons. So make sure that you do not press these instead wipe them carefully.You would not want to add to the list of things that could damage your device further.
Second, carefully remove the SIM card from the phone. Phones like Samsung, allow media storage cards to be installed. If you have this kind of card in your phone, remove it as well.
When our device gets wet, be it a phone, digital camera or iPod, we would normally wipe off any liquid, or remaining residue, and try turning it on to see how bad the damage is. DO NOT DO THAT.
Unintentionally, pressing any buttons on your phone can provide routes for the water to further spread. As much as possible, water should be contained. If the water spreads into the internal components of your phone, further damage could happen. A short circuit could happen leading to a very costly cell phone repair.
As soon as you can visibly see that most of the water or liquid has been wiped off, put your phone into a bowl of uncooked rice. The rice will help draw out the moisture from your phone. Leave the mobile phone in the rice bowl for at least 24 hours and make sure that you keep the phone as still as possible. Keep it in place where no one will touch or shake it. Moving the phone can cause for the water to spread. Also, keep your phone switched off during this entire process.
We are glad to have our customers who have tried this little tip give us feedback of success. We have seen this work for one of our most recent customers when her iPhone got submerged in water. You might have guessed it, courtesy of her adorable two-year old son.
The next time your child accidentally plunges your iPad in the tub, do not fret. The step by step procedure can also be applied to your tablets.You may need a bigger bowl, and more uncooked rice for your tablet to dry.
Electricity and Water: Not a Perfect Combination
We all know that electricity and water do not mix well. What can you do when it happens?
Let us say, after watching a cooking show, you decide to whip up a romantic dinner for your husband. Unfortunately the battery of your tablet is close to dying and the ingredients and recipe are saved on it. No problem, you grab your charger, place it right there on the countertop, and start preparing for your dish. Next thing you know, the boiling water is going everywhere. You regrettably see your tablet covered in boiling water, and then...lights out.
Please note: it is NEVER safe to touch any electronic device that has become wet and is plugged into a charger. This poses a serious threat to your safety, and should not be attempted under any circumstances.
However, you can not let it charge when it’s all wet, so make sure that you remove it from the charger. Do so by using a cloth and do it quickly. Once done, try the tip for “Drying Out Your Device” mentioned above.
What to do now?
After following the recommended drying process, try switching it back on. When you see the screen light up, or the sound of the welcome message of your tablet, feel free to let out a big sigh of relief! Even though the device seems to be alive, and good, we would still recommend bringing it in for a check-up by one of our water damage specialist. You’ll want to make sure all the water and moisture has been dried up, and that no other phone repair needs to be carried out.
If you were unsuccessful in reviving your device to life, give us a call at 949-344-2292 to set an appointment with us. We have a great team of specialists that can work on your device. Don’t want to wait, just drop by our store, and one of our cell phone repair specialist will fully inspect your phone. When it comes to water damage, the extent of the issue is beyond face value. Repair shops need to look at it closely, and we do that for you.
Not only is a working device important, but we also know that there is a lot of essential data stored on your device - be it a phone or tablet. You might have been awake all night just to organise your calendar, and task list. Maybe you were editing photos of your son’s first birthday on your tablet before the whole incident came about.
Cell Phone Repair Irvine believes in providing quality service to all our customers. We do everything to ensure that when you leave our store, you will have a smile on your face, and a perfectly functioning phone, or tablet in hand.
How do we accomplish that?
Once you drop by our shop, our specialists will have a look at your device, and give you an initial report of the assessment. Our specialist will also explain where your device is damaged, and what parts can be repaired, or replaced. If you choose to have us do what we do best, that is get your tablet, phone or other device in tip top condition, we will get started on it right away. Once completed, we can assure you that you will be walking away with a device that looks and works like it did when it was brand new.
Didn’t find the brand of your phone on our list? We love going the extra mile for our customers and we will do our best to assist you with your concerns. Walk-ins are welcomed. Our goal is to ensure that your phone repair needs are met so you can get on with the more important things in life - family and friends. The next time you have your precious device damaged by water, or any other sort of liquid, remember, Cell Phone Repair Irvine can help you!