Will Apple replace my iPhone if it has water damage?

Will Apple replace my iPhone if it has water damage?

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by warranty. Service for the liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.

What do you do if your iPhone 4 gets wet?

Wipe it gently with clean material, paying particular attention to its switches, earphone and power ports. When drying inside these areas be extremely gentle as you don’t want to force further moisture into your iPhone. Shake the device gently for a while to try to get any remaining liquid out.

How can you tell if an iPhone 4 is water-damaged?

You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot. If it’s red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.

How much does it cost to fix an iPhone that got wet?

Average Water-Damage Repair Costs:

iPhone Model Average Repair Cost
iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s & 6s Plus $79.00
iPhone 7, 7 Plus $95.00
iPhone 8 & 8 Plus $105.00
iPhone X, XR, XS & XS Max $249.00 – $299.00

How do you fix an iPhone that got wet?

Many people swear by uncooked rice, advising owners to put their damp iPad or iPhone in a big bowl of the stuff (cover it completely) and leave it there for 48 hours or so. The rice will absorb the moisture effectively, and most of us have some uncooked rice in our homes (or can get hold of some fairly easily).

Can you fix a wet iPhone?

How to Fix a Wet iPhone with Rice. Placing your iPhone in a plastic bag filled with uncooked rice facilitates the evaporation process and can potentially fix the water damaged device.

What happens if you charge a wet iPhone?

If you charge your iPhone while the Lightning port is wet, the pins on the Lightning port or the cable can corrode and cause permanent damage or stop functioning, causing connectivity issues for your iPhone or accessory. Although you shouldn’t charge your iPhone when it’s wet, you might need to in an emergency.

How do you fix a wet iPhone 6?

Skip rice and go for silica gel or open air to dry your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s out. If you want to put your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s in something to remove the moisture you should try silica gel or one of the special packs that companies sell to absorb water from your iPhone.

What does Apple see when they run diagnostics?

Apple Diagnostics is a built-in test that helps detect what hardware components are causing the problem, and find system failures. The test checks RAM, power controller, logic board, battery, and other wireless modules. When referring to Mac hardware test, you might also hear about Apple Hardware Test (AHT).

How do you fix an iPhone that got wet and wont turn on?

8 best measures to fix liquid-damaged iPhone

  1. Remove its SIM card.
  2. Wipe its exterior.
  3. Place it in a dry place.
  4. Dry it with silica gel packets.
  5. Place it in uncooked rice.
  6. Use a hairdryer (if it has a cool wind setting)
  7. Ask some tech genius to dismantle it.
  8. Visit an Apple Store.