I just dropped my phone in water — what do I do RIGHT NOW?+
Three rules in order: (1) Take it out of the water, dry the outside with a towel — do NOT shake the phone. (2) Do NOT turn it on, do NOT charge it. Doing either while moisture is inside causes shorts that turn a recoverable phone into a dead one. (3) Do NOT put it in rice — it does nothing useful and the rice powder enters the ports. WhatsApp us a photo on a different phone, then bring it in to the closest SPR branch. Every hour the water sits inside, corrosion progresses.
Where can I repair water-damaged phone near me in KL or Selangor?+
SPR has 16 walk-in branches across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor — Kepong, Uptown Damansara, Puchong Kenari, Sri Petaling, Taman Segar, Setapak, Mahkota Cheras, Pandan Indah, Ampang, Mid Valley, IOI City Mall, Sungai Wang, Maluri, Equine Park, Taipan USJ, and Kuchai Lama. Walk into the closest branch — no appointment needed for water damage triage. We treat fresh water-damage cases as urgent walk-ins.
How much does water damage repair cost?+
Pricing depends on three things: (1) how long the phone was wet, (2) what kind of water (fresh, salt, chlorinated, sweat), (3) which components corroded. Free in-branch diagnosis under microscope tells us what's actually damaged before any quote. No fix, no charge — if we can't recover the phone, you don't pay for the attempt.
Is rice or silica gel actually a good idea?+
No to rice — at best it removes some surface moisture, at worst rice powder or starch residue gets pulled into ports during drying. Silica gel is slightly better but still doesn't reach the moisture that's already inside next to the board. Neither stops the corrosion that's actively forming on the board metals while the phone sits drying. Professional ultrasonic cleaning of the board is the real fix.
Apple / Samsung refused warranty because the water indicator turned red — can you still help?+
Yes. The water-damage indicator (the small red dot inside the SIM tray, or near the charging port on Samsung) being triggered only voids manufacturer warranty — it doesn't change anything for SPR. We diagnose and repair the actual fault, not the indicator. Many of our water-damage customers come to us specifically after Apple Store turned them away.
How long does water damage repair take?+
Fresh fresh-water cases brought in same-day: often 1–4 hours of cleaning, then a quick component swap if needed. Saltwater or chlorinated-pool exposure: 24–48 hours due to extra cleaning passes. Long-exposure dead phones: up to a week, including diagnosis and parts ordering. We tell you realistic timing on the in-branch quote, not after.
What if my phone can't be saved — can you at least recover the photos?+
Yes — even when the phone itself is past saving, the storage chip is often still readable. We offer data recovery as a separate service: we extract photos, contacts, messages and other personal data and transfer them to your replacement phone or a USB drive. Quote based on phone state, transparent before any work. iPhone storage is integrated into the board, so success rate depends on board condition.
What's the difference between fresh water, saltwater, and pool water?+
Fresh water (toilet, sink, drinking water) is least corrosive — recovery odds high if brought in fast. Pool water (chlorine + chemicals) is more aggressive and leaves residues that need extra cleaning. Saltwater (sea, sweat soak) is the worst — salt continues to attack metal board components for days even after the phone dries. The route and timing differs for each; we tell you which case yours is.
Do you also repair water damage on AirPods, Apple Watch, and tablets?+
Yes. AirPods washed in laundry, Apple Watch worn into a hot tub, iPad caught in tropical rain — all repairable depending on time-since-exposure and water type. AirPods specifically: bring them in dry, do not charge, do not return them to the case. WhatsApp us the model and the situation for triage.
What warranty do I get on water damage repair?+
Water damage repairs carry a shorter warranty than standard repairs — typically 1 to 3 months on the specific repair we performed (e.g. charging port flex, speaker assembly), because corrosion can progress invisibly even after cleaning. We're transparent about this on quote. Standard 6-month warranty applies to any new parts we install during the repair (battery, screen, port flex).
