Indicator of liquid damage on Android devices and iPhones is usually a pink or red color. To check for water damage, remove the SIM or SD card tray and take a look inside the slot. Open the back cover where your mobile phone battery is located and you'll be able to see a small white or square dot. The size of the dot will depend on the type of mobile phone.
This dot is called a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) and it will turn completely red when it comes into contact with water or a liquid containing water. It is not activated due to changes in humidity and temperature that are within the product's environmental requirements. Water damage is one of the most common repairs seen at Forever Wireless. Every scenario is different, but there are plenty of options available to an experienced technician.
The first step is to assess the damage both physically and through a history provided by the client. If a phone has been in water for a long period of time, it's most likely toasted. However, devices that have been in contact with water for a short period of time and that have been in rice or have tried to dry out are a much better scenario for obtaining a positive result. If you find that the LCI has turned red, discolored, or stained, then you probably have a water-damaged cell phone in your hands.
Apple's one-year limited warranty doesn't cover repair service for damage caused by liquid, but you may have rights under consumer protection law. North Georgia Cell Phone Repair offers expert evaluation and repair services for mobile phone problems. It's important to read the fine print and check the level of resistance your phone can withstand before it's susceptible to irreversible water damage. Water resistance only implies that the device can withstand some exposure to water before substantial damage occurs.
Unfortunately, not only can water damage cause your phone to stop working temporarily, but it can also void the warranty, unless you have purchased protection against accidental damage or additional warranty coverage. Just because your iPhone is water resistant under certain conditions doesn't mean it won't affect your device. Continuous exposure to water can cause damage over time, and other liquids, such as coffee or soft drinks, can also damage your phone. When your smartphone is wet, water quickly enters the device in a variety of ways and causes serious damage.
