Do
- Power it off and leave it off
- Dry the outside and remove a case or cover
- Keep it upright and still
- Bring it in as soon as you can, the sooner the better
Water damage
My device got wet
If your device has been in liquid, the first hour matters. Power it off, keep it off, and get it to us quickly. Liquid leaves deposits that keep corroding inside after the outside feels dry, so fast treatment gives the best chance of recovery. With liquid damage no outcome can be promised, and we are honest about that before any work.
Reopens 10:00
Nationwide repairs — Collection & Return anywhere in Ireland
Independent by choice, Irish-owned since 2007 1,000+ Google reviews, 4.5 stars
Do not charge a device that has been in liquid, and do not try to turn it on. That is when most extra damage happens. Power it off, keep it upright and still, and bring it in as soon as you can.
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What you might be seeing
Dropped in water, or splashed
Any contact with liquid counts, even a short one. The first hour matters most.
Acting strangely after getting wet
Glitches, restarts or odd behaviour after liquid. Corrosion may have started inside.
Screen marks or flicker after liquid
Discolouration, patches or flicker following a spill. The display may be affected.
Will not charge or turn on after liquid
It stopped charging or powering on after getting wet. Do not charge it, bring it in.
Speaker, mic or camera stopped after a spill
One part failed after liquid. Corrosion often affects specific components first.
Seems fine now, but was recently wet
Working today does not mean it is safe. Corrosion can develop over hours and days.
Likely causes, and what to do
Do not
- Do not charge it or plug anything in
- Do not press buttons or try to turn it on
- Do not use heat, a hairdryer or an oven
- Do not put it in rice, it does not draw out corrosion
Often treatable, but no outcome can be promised
Liquid damage is often treatable, especially when treated quickly, but with liquid no result can be guaranteed. We run a diagnostic, treat the corrosion, and test what we can, then give you an honest picture before you decide. Because corrosion can continue after a repair, liquid damage repairs are not covered by the 12-month warranty, and we explain that clearly before any work begins.
The repair that usually fixes it
We confirm the exact repair and price on the repair page for your model. Pick what matches your situation.
iPhone? Book the liquid damage assessment
Choose your iPhone model and book the ultrasonic assessment and treatment for your device.
iPhone liquid damage by modelLiquid damage first aid and next steps
What to do in the first hour, what not to do, and how we treat corrosion.
Liquid damage first aidStart with a diagnostic
We open, inspect and treat corrosion, then give you an honest picture. The fee is credited if you proceed.
How diagnostics workData at risk?
Liquid can affect data. Here is how we handle your data during a repair.
How we keep data safeKnow the price before you decide
Assessment
The exact price is confirmed before any work begins — complex faults carry a €30 diagnostic, credited toward your repair.
One price, either way
Walk-in and prepay-online prices are identical. Collection and return adds a flat €30 per shipment, round trip.
No surprises
The price shown is the price paid, confirmed before work begins. No additional paid work is carried out without your approval.
Exact prices are on the repair page for your model. Choose your device below to see them.
Why ExpressTech
Independent by Choice.
Not tied to a manufacturer service queue, which is why we identify your device properly before we order, and agree the price before we start.
Irish-owned since 2007 · 1,000+ Google reviews at 4.5 stars.
The price is agreed first
You get the price before any work begins. If we find something else, we stop and tell you rather than adding it to the bill.
What it costs to find out
The exact price is confirmed before any work begins. Complex faults, including liquid damage, no-power, intermittent faults and logic board issues, carry a €30 diagnostic fee. If you go ahead with the quoted repair, the €30 is credited in full toward the repair cost. If the device cannot be repaired, no repair charge applies beyond any agreed diagnostic or assessment fee.
Turnaround you can plan around
It depends on the device. The exact time is on the repair page for your model, and we confirm it before work begins.
The warranty
Corrosion can continue after treatment, so liquid damage repairs are excluded from the 12-month warranty.
Parts you can trust
Genuine Manufacturer parts available for many repairs. We’ll clearly explain the available quality choices before work begins.
Your data stays yours
We do not access your personal data during standard hardware repairs.
Fully tested before collection
Before your device comes back to you, we test the repaired function and the key functions around it.
Still not sure?
Book a diagnostic
If the cause is not clear, a diagnostic finds it. The fee is credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
All of Ireland
Based in Dublin. Repairing for all of Ireland.
Walk in without an appointment, or we collect and return anywhere in Ireland.
Walk in, Dublin 2110 Baggot Street Lower. No booking needed.Collection & ReturnNationwide door-to-door courier, €30 flat round trip, fully insured and tracked.Post it yourselfPost your device using your own courier. Our packing guide keeps it safe.
Fully insured
Covered door to door, both directions.
Fully tracked
You can see where it is at every stage.
Returned to your door in 3 to 4 working days
Collection Monday to Friday, anywhere in Ireland.
Packaging guidance
A short guide so it travels safely, whichever way you send it. Read the guide →
For organisations
Business & Education
Fleet devices, invoicing and procurement that fits how your organisation buys.
Schools & universities
iPad and device fleets for education
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Business
SME and enterprise fleets: laptops, phones, tablets
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Public sector
Audit-ready procurement
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IT companies
The repair team behind your SLAs
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VAT invoices standard. PO acceptance for business, schools and public sector. Asset-tag tracking and per-device repair reports. Direct invoicing to the account, with no minimum device count.
Common questions
Does putting it in rice work?
No. Rice does not draw corrosion out of a device, and the delay while you wait gives corrosion more time to spread. The better step is to power off and get it treated quickly.
Should I charge it to check if it still works?
No. Charging a device with liquid inside is when most extra damage happens. Keep it powered off and unplugged until it has been treated.
Is liquid damage covered by the warranty?
No. Treatment can restore function, but corrosion can continue afterwards, so liquid damage repairs are excluded from the 12-month warranty. We explain this clearly before any work begins.
Can you save a water damaged phone?
Often, especially if it is treated quickly, but no outcome can be promised with liquid damage. We run a diagnostic, treat the corrosion, test what we can, and give you an honest picture before you decide.
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Dublin Repair Centre
Monday – Thursday8:00 – 18:00
Friday8:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
SundayClosed
110 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
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Collection & return — anywhere in Ireland, same price
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