Water Damage Repair
Liquid-damaged phones and tablets checked, cleaned, and recovered wherever possible. We open the device, ultrasonically clean corrosion off the board with isopropyl alcohol, replace damaged parts, and test every function.
The sooner you bring it in the better — corrosion keeps spreading after the device dries, and salt water or sugary drinks attack the board faster than clean water. Most phones also carry a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) — a small sticker that turns from white to red on contact with liquid — which is how we confirm liquid exposure. Tech Genius handles water damage repair for customers across Manchester, CT and nearby towns, typically while you wait.
No — rice does little and wastes time. Power it off and bring it in fast; quick professional cleaning gives the best chance of recovery.
Often yes — even when the phone itself cannot be saved, we can frequently recover photos and contacts.
No — powering up or charging a wet device can short the board and turn a cleanable repair into a dead one. Leave it off and bring it in so we can clean the corrosion before it spreads.
Phones carry a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) — a small white sticker, often in the SIM tray, that turns red or pink once it touches liquid. A tripped LCI confirms exposure and tells us where to look for corrosion.
Tech Genius is a walk-in repair shop at 1131 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06042. Hours: Mon–Sat 11 AM–7 PM · Sunday Closed. No appointment needed — bring your device in or call (860) 869-1361 and we will have the part ready.
At a glance
- Walk inNo appointment needed.
- Free quoteYou get the price before any work starts.
- Same day on most repairsWe say up front if a part needs ordering.
- WarrantyOn parts and labour.
Questions we get asked
Should I put my phone in rice?
No — rice does little and wastes time. Power it off and bring it in fast; quick professional cleaning gives the best chance of recovery.
Can you recover my photos if the phone is dead?
Often yes — even when the phone itself cannot be saved, we can frequently recover photos and contacts.
Should I try to turn it back on?
No — powering up or charging a wet device can short the board and turn a cleanable repair into a dead one. Leave it off and bring it in so we can clean the corrosion before it spreads.
How can you tell my phone got wet?
Phones carry a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) — a small white sticker, often in the SIM tray, that turns red or pink once it touches liquid. A tripped LCI confirms exposure and tells us where to look for corrosion.