water damaged lcd screen fix made in china

So I got myself an XS Max some time ago, and around July last year it took a hit by water. On initial symptoms, the screen just started flickering and it became completely unresponsive, had to let it die out (battery drain). I left it the way it was after that for like 2 months, and tried to get a repair/replacement through an Apple Store. Funny enough, I got the chinese model (originally from Singapore), and they told me they could not replace it since it’s from China (first time ever hearing something like this). So I left it lying around for 2 months and then just tried charging it up and using it again, since I wouldn’t get any help anyway.

Surprisingly enough, it charged and started up fine, the only damage I could make out was broken FaceID, the mute toggle not working and a 1px vertical pink line. The phone was working fine (this was around August 19). A week ago, the screen went black entirely and wouldn’t work again, probably dead for good. Everything else still works 100% and even the digitizer still does, so I was able to use QuickPlay to make some data recovery. I opened up the phone and tried cleaning the inside and applying alcohol to remove corrosion, display still unfixed.

The display is broken after water damage, although it functioned for some time after the initial damage. Now the question is, is only the display broken or did something else (maybe onboard) cause the display issue? Should I replace the display or is the phone too unstable (other damages: FaceID, mute toggle dead, display had 1px pink line) after it aged almost a year after water damage and was used without being cleaned before for half a year?

Replacement parts would cost me around 400€ to get them, is it worth the investment on a water damaged 1 1/2 year old phone? (Alternative would be a new/other one)

This video exclusively unveils the secrets of the production process of China-made iPhone LCD screen Assembly replacements. Taking Tianma LCD screen as an example, REWA here presents how China factories deal with the laminating and assembling procedure of TM LCD screen assembly just after the LCM status.

You can get your phone touchscreen fixed if it gets damaged by water. It is frustrating to have an impaired touchscreen. However, you will have a clue on how to fix touchscreen not working after water damage. The phone touchscreen is responsible for receiving inputs from external touches. Water can find its way through the display screen when caught in the rain or a shower. Subsequently, the touchscreen is susceptible to damage from contact with the water.

you do not have to be extremely worried. The line below explains how to fix the damaged touchscreen. Read through the guides to understand what you need to know now.

The phone hardware is the visible part of your phone that can become spoiled by water. One of the phone hardware constituents is the touchscreen. If your touchscreen gets damaged by water, you should shop for a new replacement.

The phone screen is a delicate part that needs handling with utmost care. If your phone touchscreen is water-damaged, the entire screen of your mobile phone will be affected consequently. There’s no possibility that you can have your touchscreen working without a screen replacement.

The more your phone gets exposed to water, the more it becomes hard to fix. If your phone touchscreen is not working after water damage, relax, you can still get it repaired. Exposing the phone to water creates more harm to it.

Excess water contact with the phone corrodes the phone components. These components will further become harmed by corrosion. When your phone is water-damaged, avoid contact with more water.

One of the things you should do while your phone is on when damaged by water is to switch it off. If your phone is water-damaged, ensure the phone is not on. Other hardware components get damaged while you try to on the phone.

A liquid substance in the impaired part of the screen can create a circuit problem on the phone. The internal part of the phone will also be affected by the short circuit. If your phone is on, hold on to the power button to switch it off.

If your phone is water-damaged, it is time you remove your essential tools from the device. Items like your Sim card, the Memory card should remain ejected from the water-damaged phone. These items can become damaged or accumulate water inside the phone.

You can remove these inserted items by unplugging the slot from the phone side. Expose these parts to dry air if there are water drops on the spots. Also, ensure the removed piece is dry to avoid rust.

If you can remove the battery on your phone, do so without delay. Removing the power source from the phone stops the operation you are not able to control. In some instances where you cannot power off your phone when it is water-damaged, pulling out the battery stops the phone activity.

It is the best option to consult a phone repair service if you have repairs to be made on your phone. Phone repair service offers you an array of repairs that pertains to your water-damaged phone. While you cannot remove your in-built battery, they use advanced tools to do so at their store.

If you have prepared for a screen replacement, how do you get the screen replaced? You can only get your water-damaged touchscreen replaced by a professional technician. Even better, you should consult an experienced repairer to make the replacement durable.

Where do you get a reliable repair and warranty for your phone? If your water-damaged phone is from TECNO, Infinix, or itel brand, you should consult Carlcare Service.

Carlcare Services is the official after-sales service provider for TECNO, Infinix, itel users. We specialize in high-quality and one-stop repair solutions for these brands. Moreso, you get up to a 30-days warranty after repairing your water-damaged phone screen repair at our official center.

The rumor that the China made iPhone LCDs can’t survive the upcoming iOS updates existed for quite a long time which aroused panic among repair shops. Many repair shops who want to use/have already used these screens to compete with authorized repair are wondering, will Apple brick these iPhone to kill the third party repair? We ETrade Supply don’t think so and here is why:

Do you still remember that users sued Apple for bricked iPhone due to "error 53"? The situation is almost the same except only few people have let their home button be replaced by third party repair shops. How many China made iPhone LCDs have been sold? We don’t have the exact number. However, from what we know, the number should be over 1 million pieces at least. Will Apple brick millions of iPhones just to kill third party repairs?

Same rumors for the 4/4S screen before. The OEM LCDs for 4/4s died out for quite a long time, all screens supplied were China copy one since 2 years ago. Not a case of bricked phone/unusable have showed for the updating to the new iOS system.

The most possible reason that this rumor has been created—is just to cut the price of the China copy iPhone LCD and more possibly-- the demand for it.

A week before the Apple event in March 2016, the rumor was “China made iPhone LCDs can’t survive in the coming iOS 9.3 updates”, the price of these LCDs dropped significantly and everyone was holding their orders, waiting to see the result. Within one week, the price has dropped around $10/pc. After people found out that they did survive, the price increased again and here came the rumor “the China made iPhone LCDs won’t survive the iOS 10 updates”.

Since last June, more and more repair shops have accepted the China made iPhone LCDs because less OEM screens are supplied. A large certain amount of demand of OEM iPhone screens has been moved the China made ones. The rumor that “the China made iPhone LCDs won’t survive the newest iOS updates” will sure bring some demand back to those crappy OEM screen which have been used for quite a long time/ refurbished for multiple times.

The rumor is “ALL the China made iPhone LCDs won’t survive the iOS 10 updates”, not only for 5 series. As we all know, there are already China Made 6 screens in the market. Those who stocked large amount OEM 6 screens will be happy to see people still paying high price for the OEM 6 screens for quite a long time.

The supply chain of cell phone replacement parts is sophisticated, unclear and without any standards, which make it look more like gambling. Find a reliable long-term relationship partner who can grow with you is the key to success for repair shops. If you have any questions regarding the China made LCDs, please leave your comment below!

A: No. Water damage repair extends to replacing all parts that are needed to get the device functional again. Unfortunately, we dot replace the sensor if it is not needed to make the device functional.

A: Yes, we can. We get phones that have been dropped in car oil, cooking oil, and even salt water. Many people believe that a phone that has been dropped in salt water is beyond repair because of the corrosiveness, but there is still a good chance for repair in many cases. Bring the device to us and let us assess the damage professionally.

A: One common mistake many people do is drying out their phones and assuming everything is fine when the phone starts working again. The biggest danger is the moisture that remains in the phone, as it causes gradual corrosion damage to the logic board and other parts, which will eventually make the phone fail. Bring in your device for professional service after it drops in water, even if you think it is working fine.

A: We will refund you fully and return your gadget. If you do not want the damaged gadget back, kindly inform us and we will put it into our recycling program.

A: Unfortunately not on water damaged devices because there are unforeseen issues that can arise from the water damage that was not detectable upon the initial diagnosis.

“Original” screens are those containing LCDs manufactured for Apple. “Copy” screens are compatible replacements entirely designed and manufactured by third-party companies not associated with Apple.

LCD display panel can have poorer resolution (i.e. looks “coarser”), worse brightness, contrast and vibrancy and reduced refresh rate amongst other problems.

Changes in specification from original can result in battery and performance issues. Certain badly-engineered screens could even damage the backlight circuitry.

Customers who bring their iPhones to us for a screen repair are offered two choices of replacement- an original or a “copy” screen. The most common response is “Is there a difference- and which one would you recommend?”

Originals are those screens containing LCDs that were manufactured for Apple. So-called “copy” screens are compatible replacements, but designed and manufactured entirely independently by third-party companies, typically in China.

Our answer is simple- the original screen is the one we’d go for ourselves, every time. Some people think we make more money on them, but this isn’t the case. We recommend originals because they’re far higher quality and the price difference is fairly small.

We’d rather only fit original screens. The only reason we don’t is that many people will shop around and choose purely on price. As such, we need to offer the cheaper copy screens to remain competitive and avoid losing these customers. In some cases, they didn’t even know there was a difference in the first place- especially since it’s not in some shops’ interest to draw people’s attention to the issue!

This may well be the worst copy screen we’ve ever come across. As a result, the unfortunate customer has ended up paying twice to have their screen replaced- we’re sure that had they been properly informed, they would have chosen an original in the first place.

While the difference in price between copies and originals can vary across devices, it’s generally around £10 – £14 extra to have an original screen fitted. This really isn’t a lot considering the improved quality and reliability.

We compare our prices to our competitors- and we know that we come out of it favourably. While we have to offer copy screens to remain competitive, we always advise customers to go for the original.

When you’ve spent- directly or indirectly- several hundred pounds for an iPhone with a Retina display, it doesn’t make sense to replace it with a lower-quality screen that can make a £400 phone look like a £40 one! Not only that, but you’re likely to have fewer issues, and a longer-lasting screen.

Many- if not most- don’t even acknowledge the existence of copy screens, let alone explain the difference to the customer. Hardly in their interest to do so if they only fit cheap, low-quality copies. Some of them can hardly be blamed- they know so little, they’re not even clear on the differences between OEM, non-OEM and copy displays themselves! Others can be more deliberately misleading… and some outright lie.

Generally, these shops are looking for the cheapest price on replacement screens.. When offered a copy at a half or a third of a price of the original, they’re going to go for that. That might be fine if they offered the customer a cheaper price- what we disagree with is selling “supermarket beans” (i.e. the copy screens) at “Heinz beans” prices!

Heading towards the “blatantly fraudulent”, we’re aware of companies that shamelessly fit copy screens while claiming them to be original. Worse, they’ll take your broken original screen and sell that to a recycler for more than they paid for your copy!

Apple tightened up their supply chain around 2015, which reduced the number of screens available for repairs and increased their price dramatically. A lot of companies went bankrupt, and Chinese manufacturers responded by making their own “copy” screens from scratch. At first, these weren’t much cheaper than the Apple ones, but the price soon fell.

We should be clear that- despite the name- “copy” screens aren’t direct copies of the Apple originals. Rather, they’re compatible replacements that have been designed from scratch and- as a result- vary in some respects that have an effect on usability and quality.

One of the most important differences between an original and a “copy” screen is how the digitizer (touch sensor) is designed. Apple has it manufactured as part of the LCD itself, whereas the copies have it on the glass.

Although there are only a small number of manufacturers of the bare LCDs themselves, these are then bought by countless other companies who add the remaining components needed to turn these into a complete working screen. As a result, you could easily end up with an LCD from the best “copy” manufacturer, but the digitizer/touch (as part of the separately-manufactured glass) from the worst.

There are countless digitizers out there, and you can only take the supplier’s word that the quality is good. Many ship good ones at first, then switch to cheaper parts to make more profit. This is particularly bad with the iPhone 6S and 6S+, since Apple moved the chips responsible for touch processing onto the LCD itself. As a result, you’re not just getting a copy screen- you’re getting copy chips too.

The performance specification (power drain, etc.) of most copy screens isn’t identical to the originals. As a result, they can drain the battery more quickly and mislead the operating system which was optimised for the original screen design.

It’s even possible that this mismatch could damage your backlight. We do a lot of subcontracted repairs for less-experienced shops, and get backlight repairs in almost every day. We’ve had cases where we fixed the circuit, fitted the new copy screen to test it, and had it break the circuit again!

Copy screens can disrupt the touch ID fingerprint reader. With the 6S, 6S+, 7 and 7+, the home button- part of the 3D touch- is part of the screen assembly. Frequently the home button flexes on aftermarket designs don’t work properly and stop the touch ID working- annoying if you use it to unlock the phone or log in to your bank.

We’ve seen many lift away from the frame that holds them in place. This usually results in the flex cable getting torn, and the screen needing replacing. You don’t even need to have dropped the phone- this often happens through general everyday wear and tear.

That brings us to another major issue with the copies. When you drop an Apple original, the glass often breaks, but if the LCD itself is intact, you can continue to use it until it’s fixed. With the copies, the touch/digitizer is on the glass and stops working when that’s broken. Even worse, the LCD itself is more likely to break due to the thinner and more fragile glass.

We’re not convinced this will happen, since Apple recently changed their repair policy to accept iPhones with third-party screens. However, it is possible that copy screens could be stopped from working via an iOS update, since those make a number of security checks.

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A while back I was sitting around and wondering what to do with my dead laptop. I knew the mother board was fried but everything else was still in working condition. As a result, I decided to make an external monitor from my dead laptop and proceeded to do the research to find out if this was possible. Below is what I discovered. Unfortunately, there was no way to use the motherboard"s VGA connector. The VGA connector on a laptop is used to connect to an external monitor. In any case the VGA connector is output only and wouldn"t work for an external screen. As a result, I found that I needed to buy a controller board for the LCD screen, to make it work as an external monitor. This was the main cost but was still less than half the cost of buying an external monitor.

Step Two. To Remove the LCD screen from the laptop, you will need to remove the screws. There are rubber pads on the front of the LCD screen to protect it when the laptop lid is closed. Behind the rubber pads are the screws. Find and remove all the screws holding the front plastic frame on the laptop lid. Keep track of the pads and screws as you will need them to reassemble everything.

Step Three. Remove the plastic frame from the LCD screen. Here is where you need to be careful. The screws are not the only thing holding the plastic frame on the LCD screen! The plastic frame is snapped into place. Carefully pry loose the frame from the LCD screen. Pry it loose gently. Try to keep it as close as possible to the LCD panel while you are prying it loose because you may also find that you need to slide it to the left or right to completely remove it from the laptop. There is a small protrusion of the plastic frame where the hinge is. Because of this protrusion you need to slide the frame, in this case, to the right, to detach it from the laptop.

Step Four. Locate and remove the screws holding the LCD panel to the laptop. These are located on the bottom. The screws are attached to a small metal hinge. this is the component that is attached to the keyboard frame.

Next you will need to remove the LCD screen. Note that there is a cable attached. This is the LVDS cable. It is best to take apart the rest of the laptop and unplug it from the keyboard. However, the cable can be cut at the bottom. Take care not to cut the two wires going into the inverter (that"s the slim circuit board at the bottom.

Once the LCD panel is removed, you can remove the LVDS cable and unplug the inverter at the bottom. Unplug the inverter from both ends. Do not cut it. The LVDS cable is taped to the back of the LCD screen at the top. It is the flat cable running up the back. Remove the tape and slid the cable down. Since you need to buy an LCD controller board, you will no longer need the LVDS cable the laptop came with or the inverter. At this point you should just have an LCD screen with a pair of wires coming out of it.

Keep track of the plastic front frame and the plastic backing. You will need them to resemble the LCD screen. On the other hand, you have different fingers, just kidding. On the other hand, you can buy a picture frame and put the LCD screen in the picture frame.

Here is a picture of the LVDS cable and the inverter detached from the LCD screen. Since we will be buying an LCD control board these cables will not be needed again.

Next, once you have removed the LCD panel. Flip it over and look for a model number on the back. You will need this model number to order the correct LCD controller board. I went to E-Bay and found one for $42.00. I bought the LCD controller board and then received an email from the seller requesting the model number of the LCD screen and manufacturer. This is because each controller board is flashed, (programed to run a specific LCD) I gave him my model number, LP171WX2 A4K1 and told him it was made by LG Phillips. Since the board was coming from China, I received my order about 2 weeks later. Due note to buy one with a power cord! The LCD controller board has the VGA input connection which allows you to connect it to another computer and use it as a second monitor or as a back up in the event the one on your working computer goes out.

The LCD controller board is real easy to connect. It comes with all the required cables, except a VGA cable which you will need, in order to connect your LCD to another computer. You can buy a VGA cable from Best Buy or a computer parts store.

The LCD control Bard comes with all the cables except the VGA cable which you will have to buy. Once you have received your kit, proceed to connect it to the LCD screen. Plug the LVDS cable into the LCD panel where you removed the original from. The two wires at the bottom of the LCD screen that were connected to the inverter need to be unplugged from the old inverter and plugged into the new inverter below. Then, plug the power in. Make sure that the LCD control board is not sitting on anything conductive, like metal or it will short and fry. Next connect the VGA cable to the LCD control board and plug the other end of the VGA cable to another computer. Make sure the computer is on before you plug in the VGA cable. At this point you should have the same image that is on the computer you plugged the VGA cable into, on the LCD panel.

Next, I attached a 4 inch section of two by four on the outside back of the laptop lid. I needed this in order to attach my stand to the LCD screen. I used 5 screws and screwed them in place from the inside. I did splice and extend the cables going from the LCD controller to the inverter it came with just to have a little more room.

Originally, I built a nice wooden stand for my LCD panel but was not satisfied with it. So, I took a broken florescent desk lamp and dremeled off the section holding the florescent tubes, leaving enough metal to screw on to the two by four on the laptop lid. Before attaching the stand, I drilled four holes in the metal to make it easier to screw it on the two by four.

Next you will need to attach the LCD controller to the laptop lid. To do this, screw in a few sections of wood from the inside of the lid. Then on the outside of the lid attach the LCD control board. Place the wood in an area where the control board can reach.

Next you will need to find all those screws you have been saving and reassemble the LCD screen. I also added some surgical tubing to the top springs for added strength.

By the way a store bought swing arm half the size of this one, I found, cost around $400.00. If you choose to use a swing arm like this one, go with the one that has a magnifier on it and dremel off the magnifier leaving enough metal to attach to your LCD lid. You need one of this caliber to hold the LCD screen. Swing arms with the light attached are not strong enough.

Since I was asked about the web cam, I though Should add it to the instructable. There is a nice instructable here at this site showing how to convert a web cam from an LCD screen: http://rntmns.com/2011/02/rebirth-of-a-webcam/

I"m so glad I found this... I have a nearly identical HP laptop that you used and recently noticed that it was overheating and too much work to fix up, but the big beautiful display works great and I was sadly thinking I"d be better off selling it rather than dissecting the entire thing to fix its overheating issue.

Actually, you can do One better. You can salvage the RAM, the Wireless card, the Batteries, the charger, the hard drive, the DVD disk player and sell them to people that need them on E-bay and Still keep the LCD screen for yourself.

Genius! As an honorary "Red neck" (U.K. chapter, it"s a good thing, honest) I"m putting your application in the post. You have given me the three screens I need for my simpit plus a lot of peripherals that I hadn"t even considered. Thanks.0

Thanks for this instructable. I recently came upon some discarded laptops with either had bad screens or nonfunctioning everything else. I may be able to mix and match to get a usable machine out of the pile of junk!0

I checked ebay for the LCD control Board and all I did was punch in " LCD control Board for a LP154W01(A3)" , That"s my model number. You, of course, use your"s. ebay came up with the correct one for $25.00 and it has all the imputs you could want. This is good today, 2/11/19. Have fun folks!

i have a similar lcd panel to yours. infact 3 of them! they"re so easy to work with and doesn"t need a backlight controller LP154WH4 TLA1 except the lvds cable sold separately. I"ve build one and runs on

Nicely done and very informative!! However unfortunately, by the time you add the cost of the LCD Controller card, various parts and time you could have bought a new inexpensive monitor.

it really depends on what kind of display your laptop came with. I recently had a laptop that featured a 4k OLED screen and If I add the price up of the controller kit and materials (depending how you are going to make the stand) it would actually in my case be cheaper to make that an external monitor because, quite frankly 4k is pretty expensive and I don"t want to degrade to a lower resolution. in said laptop the motherboard died so I just scavenged everything including the LCD which I have just lying on my desk. so I might even consider trying this.0

Maybe the apartment above yours has sprung a water leak. Or perhaps your teen tripped in the living room, spilling soda all over the TV. Either way, now your TV is wet, and it’s not working like it used to. Learn what to do if your TV got wet and how to know when it’s time to shop for a new one.

A small spill or minimal condensation on your TV may not cause irreparable damage as long as the water doesn’t reach the primary power sources. But even just a small amount of water on the circuit board can lead to permanent TV damage and short-circuiting.

Start by unplugging the TV. Then, wipe up the water with a non-abrasive cloth to avoid scratching your screen. Give your TV plenty of time to dry, and ensure that every drop of water has been wiped up so that it doesn’t soak into your television.

If your TV has sustained heavy water damage, it’s likely beyond repair, and you may need to replace or upgrade your television. However, any attempted repairs should be done by a professional.

If you have a water-damaged TV screen, you’ll likely know pretty quickly once you’ve turned it on. A water-damaged LCD screen is usually not repairable, as water can settle between the layers of the liquid crystal display and can be very difficult to dry. In this situation, consider replacing your water-damaged TV with a new one.

Your TV’s remote control may be a little more forgiving of water damage than your television. If you’ve spilled water on your remote, quickly remove the battery cover and batteries. Then, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to wipe all the water off the remote. If the water spill was minimal and doesn’t appear to have gotten inside, wiping it and setting it out to dry should be enough.

If there was a big spill or the remote was submerged in water, it likely has internal water damage, making it less likely to continue working. Remove the battery cover and batteries, wipe the remote down, and place the remote in a zip-top bag filled with dry rice. Let the remote sit for 1-2 days before removing.

Replacing a water-damaged TV remote may not be as big of a deal with tons of universal and replacement remotes available. But a water-damaged TV is a different story!

Although drying procedures for smartphones, music players, cameras and tablet PCs vary in certain ways, for the most part you would follow the same process for any of them upon major contact with water or other liquid:

Remove the battery.As the power source, this is more likely to be damaged by water than the actual device, especially if the item was on when contact was made with the water.

Remove any peripherals and set them aside to air-dry. This is especially true for very small devices as there’s not a lot you can do beyond this. Headphones, in particular, are tiny, but extremely water resistant, even capable of surviving multiple trips through a washing machine and dryer.

Look for signs of water damage. In the case of phones, manufacturers have placed a liquid damage indicator on the inside near where the battery sits. It’s normally a clear or striped pattern; if it’s a solid color (usually red or pink), you may have water damage.

Pat-dry the outside. Use a soft cloth towel to dry off the exterior of the unit. Do not use the towel on any lenses or screens as this can scratch them if dirt or sand particles are in the towel fibers. Instead, use a lens or microfiber cloth for these items.

Use “gentle heat.”You can speed up the drying process by putting the device in a location that gets a moderate amount of heat, such as near a television or the dashboard of your car. Do not place the battery on a warm device. Do not use high or direct heat such as from a hair dryer or in the oven as this will damage the unit (especially the LCD screen).

You may notice discolored areas on the LCD screen to your camera or smartphone. If you’re lucky, it’s an indicator that there’s still some water in the unit. The device is safe to use at this point, however. If the screen does not return to normal within a couple days of use, you have permanent damage.

If the unit powers up but isn’t acting 100 percent normal, odds are there is still some water inside the unit. The device should not be used. Resume drying activities as noted earlier or perform the following::

It never hurts to prepare for the worst, especially when it comes to protecting your electronics against unexpected moisture. There are several ways to waterproof your technology “just in case:”

Buy a waterproof case or bag. This sounds obvious, yet many people forget that the carrier their phone or laptop came in may not be designed for submersion. Cases tend to come in three categories: standard, rugged and heavy-duty. Keep an eye on the submersion factor, a gauge of how many feet underwater the case will stay waterproof for at least 10 minutes. Standard items tend to survive only a few feet; heavy duty can tolerate 100 feet or more.

Opt for a waterproof product. If you haven’t bought your electronic device yet, carefully consider this option. Cameras, in particular, offer a lot of choice in this department. Expect, however, to pay 10 percent to 20 percent more for the water-resistant of the device.

Use zippered plastic storage bags.This truly low-tech option keeps your device safe from water and other environmental hazards such as sand, dirt or dust while still giving you full use of the keys. Not a great option for larger units such as tablets or laptops as they don’t make bags big enough. The idea is to keep the phone or music player in the bag until you need it, but you can operate the device from within if need be. In this case, forget about using external mics or headphones and prepare for a lot of background noise as the bag shifts while you talk on the phone. Even without the background noise, sound quality through the bag will still be marginal.

Vacuum seal your device.A step up from mere zippered bags are products that offer special-fit, airtight bags designed specifically for iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle and similar products. These items leave the headset/headphone jack available for easy access, and are reportedly waterproof in many cases for at least 10 feet under water, but can cost $60 or more, which can seem pricey compared to a $2 plastic bag.

Put on an “invisible shield.” You may have seen these products in kiosks at shopping malls as well as on television: a plastic, custom-fit cover that is glued to your phone, laptop, camera, e-reader or other device. Designed primarily to resist scratching, it does offer some protection against moisture such as raindrops or sweat. But it won’t be as effective if your camera ends up in a water fountain, for example.

Waterproof the device. If you decide after purchase that having a waterproof item is a good thing, you can manually safeguard against moisture with paint-on nano-coating products that claim to be undetectable once applied and offer protection for the life of the device.

No, the water damage service includes all parts and labor required to the get phone back to fully functional condition but does not include water damage sensor replacement.

Due to its high cost, The logic board is the only part in the device that is not included in the water damage service. If the logic board has been irreversibly damaged, we will not be able to repair it and you will be refunded.

Absolutely. Through the salt in salt water is very corrosive and can be very damaging to electronic devices, there is no reason to not send in your device in for a water damage repair. Our success rate on salt water damage is lower than that of a device that has been dropped in other liquid but there is still a good chance that is can be repaired, and if it cannot you will pay nothing so there is nothing to lose.

First and foremost, do not attempt to turn the phone on as that can cause a serious short circuit. Next send the device in for our water damaged service. Our chance at repairing the phone increases substantially the sooner we receive it.

Though the device can sometimes begin working again on its own after water damage, it is very uncommon and not a likely outcome. It is more likely that corrosion and residue deposits will begin to form on the logic board making the repair process more difficult. We recommend sending the device in as soon as possible even if it is still wet as our chance at repairing the device increases substantially the sooner we receive it.

Yes. Though only one function may not be working, it could be caused by a variety of things. For example, if your home button is not functioning properly, the issue may be caused by the home button flex, the lower dock connector assembly, the Logic board, or any combination of the three since the phone was water damaged. If the device has not been water damaged, a home button issue is almost always caused by the home button flex, however since the phone has been water damaged, standard rules do not apply. This why we offer a water damage service specially tailored for water damaged devices.

Water damage repair generally takes between 24 and 72 hours to complete depending on the level of damage. This estimate can vary however depending on the extent of the damage to the logic board and other components.

If we are unable to repair your water damaged device for any reason, your payments will be refunded minus the cost of return shipping and your phone will be returned. If your device could not be repaired and you do not want the phone back or do not wish to pay for return shipping, we will be happy to recycle the device at our repair facility.

Our water damage repair service includes a 1 year warranty on the parts fixed or replaced during the course of the repair. If you experience any issues caused by the parts we’ve replaced on your device within 1 year, you are covered.

iPhone screen repair: 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13, 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12, 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, XS Max, XS, XR, X, SE Gen 2, 8/Plus, 7/Plus/SE, 6/Plus/s, 5/s/c!

People have told us that our prices are way lower than the Apple Store! An iPhone X screen replacement is $80 less with Smart Tech than the Apple Store. We use the same quality screens and do the repair in 15 minutes instead of hours or days. Same warranty and same quality without the hassle.

Some of our customers have told us that they received a quote from their insurance that was significantly higher than our price. With insurance, you also have to back up your phone, wait days for a phone to be shipped to you, and be out of a phone for 3-5 days in some cases. Insurance companies use the lowest-quality refurbished parts that will not work the same and will break easier. This puts you in a position to spend even more money and have more hassle down the road. Smart Tech uses better parts, comes to you and fixes your phone in 15 minutes! Same-day immediate service is available. It"s really a no-brainer that Smart Tech is your BEST option for any and all iPhone repairs.

Smart Tech iPhone Repair fixes your broken screen in 15 minutes. With Smart Tech, there’s no waiting in a crowded store—we come to you, wherever you want, whenever you want.

Smart Tech drives to wherever is most convenient for you—work, home, Starbucks, McDonald"s, sporting events, etc—so you don"t have to worry about missing any of your work meetings, kids" games, or even just have to waste time waiting. Whistle while you work, and we"ll whistle while we fix your cracked or broken iPhone screen.

People in the Milwaukee area who broke their phones used to have three options: live with it, get a new iPhone, or drive to a brick-and-mortar shop to get their cracked screen replaced. Not anymore. Now, you can call Smart Tech, THE ONLY iPhone REPAIR COMPANY IN MILWAUKEE THAT DRIVES TO THE LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING TO MAKE REPAIRS MORE CONVENIENT FOR YOU, THE CUSTOMER.

When you choose Smart Tech as the company to replace your iPhone screen, you"re getting quality replacement parts. Places like tech shops and mall kiosk stations have bigger profit margins on their screen replacements because they use cheap materials, off-brand Chinese imitations.

People often show us their iPhones after going to these places, and what we see is baffling. They have rubber bands holding their screen to the phone because, after only a few weeks, the screen has peeled off. That"s what happens when you use an inferior repair service. If it doesn"t peel off, it doesn"t work as well. Bad touch. Bad color. Break easier. The works.

Now, you can call Smart Tech, the anywhere iPhone repair people. Our iPhone screen repair services are superior to other companies in Milwaukee for a few reasons:

WE ONLY WORK ON iPHONES. If you needed heart surgery, would you go to a surgeon who works on all body parts? Or would you go to a cardiovascular surgeon? Don"t go to a phone repair shop that fixes Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, HTC, Sony, LG, Blackberry AND iPhones. Smart Tech is your best option for iPhone repairs in the Milwaukee area. Stay right where you are. WE COME TO YOU.

Screen doesn"t always respond or work the same (almost all of the other companies fixing iPhones in the area use low-quality, non-Apple parts—we use OEM high-quality parts)