Liquid exposure? Power off and avoid charging.
Liquid damage can continue after the phone looks dry. Kemo Wireless can evaluate corrosion, power problems, display issues, and affected components without promising recovery.
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60-day repair warranty. Covers the work we performed when there is no new customer-caused damage to the repaired area.
Many common repairs are finished the same visit—timing is confirmed after inspection.
Common symptoms
- Phone became wet, submerged, or exposed to liquid
- No power, rebooting, heat, or unusual battery behavior
- Display, touch, camera, speaker, or microphone problems
- Charging stopped after liquid exposure
Pricing examples
Liquid damage is diagnostic-first, not a fixed repair package.
Diagnostic evaluation is free. The shop does not promise recovery or quote one universal water-damage repair because the liquid type, corrosion, affected components, and device condition must be evaluated first.
- A diagnostic evaluation comes before any repair recommendation or price.
- Cleaning, part replacement, board work, and data-related goals are separate possibilities; none is promised before inspection.
Popular models
Phones evaluated after liquid exposure.
- Current and earlier iPhone families
- Samsung Galaxy S, Z, A, and Note phones
- Google Pixel, Motorola, and OnePlus phones
- Other phones evaluated according to access, condition, and safety
Typical causes
Why liquid problems may appear later.
- Age, prior impact, or repair can weaken seals that once resisted moisture.
- Salt water, sugary drinks, and other contaminants can leave conductive or corrosive residue.
- Charging or repeatedly powering on a wet device can increase electrical damage.
Repair versus replacement
Repair, recover what is possible, or replace?
Liquid exposure is unpredictable. The decision depends on what can be safely tested, the extent of corrosion, data importance, and the cost of a reliable repair path.
Repair may fit when
- Damage appears limited, affected parts can be identified, and the repair path is practical.
- The phone or its locally stored data has enough value to justify the diagnostic risk and scope.
Replacement may fit when
- Corrosion affects several systems or the board cannot be made reliably serviceable.
- The likely repair scope exceeds the device's practical replacement value.
Customer perspective
“They'll fix the problems that others can't. Geniuses!”
— Gary, July 2026
Questions customers ask
Answers before you visit.
Should I put a wet phone in rice?
No. Power it off, do not charge it, remove the case, and wipe only exterior liquid before bringing it for evaluation.
Can you guarantee my phone or data?
No. Liquid-damage repair and data recovery cannot be guaranteed. The shop explains what can be tested and the risks after inspection.
Plan your visit
Bring the powered-off phone to Fruitvale.
Kemo Wireless is at 3332 International Blvd near Fruitvale BART. Tell the technician what liquid was involved and when exposure happened.
Walk in as soon as practical. Do not charge, heat, shake, or repeatedly test the phone on the way.
Supported devices
- Apple iPhone liquid-damage evaluation
- Samsung Galaxy water-damage diagnostics
- Google Pixel, Motorola, and OnePlus phones
- Other phones evaluated according to access and condition
Water resistance does not make a damaged phone risk-free.
Seals age and impacts can weaken them. Liquid can affect several circuits and corrosion can progress over time. Evaluation determines what is testable and whether repair is practical.
Before you visit
- Power the device off if it is safe and responsive.
- Do not charge, heat, shake, or place the phone in rice.
- Remove the case and wipe exterior liquid without opening the device.
Frequently asked questions
Should I put the phone in rice?
No. Rice does not remove internal contamination and can introduce dust. Power off and seek evaluation.
Can you guarantee the phone or data will be recovered?
No. Liquid damage is unpredictable, and neither repair nor data recovery can be guaranteed.
The phone works now—should it still be checked?
Liquid can cause delayed corrosion or intermittent faults. Avoid charging and consider evaluation.
What affects the repair decision?
Liquid type, exposure time, corrosion, affected parts, prior damage, and device value all matter.