Common Tablet Water Damage Issues
Water exposure can cause your tablet to act up or stop working altogether—here’s what we often see after a spill.
Display not functioning
Moisture inside the tablet can short the display connector or damage the screen, leading to no image or flickering visuals.
Unresponsive buttons or touch controls
Water may affect the home button or touchscreen layer, making it difficult to swipe, type, or interact with apps.
Battery fails to charge
Liquid in the charging port or on the battery connector can block power flow or create dangerous short circuits.
How We Fix Your Water-Damaged Tablet
Our process is designed to safely assess, clean, and restore water-damaged tablets of all major makes and models.
Diagnose
We inspect the tablet’s screen, battery, and buttons for signs of water intrusion or power failure.
Disassemble & Dry
The casing is opened, and internal components are air-dried or gently treated with specialized equipment.
Clean/Replace Parts
Corroded or damaged parts like flex cables, speakers, or connectors are repaired or swapped out.
Testing & Verification
We test screen, sound, ports, and battery performance to ensure the device works like it should.
Bring Your Tablet Back to Life
No matter the brand or type, our trained techs can assess and fix your water-damaged tablet quickly, so you can get back to doing what you love—without breaking the bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely—if it’s brought in quickly. The key is acting fast. Water can start corroding internal parts within hours, so early diagnostics can often prevent permanent damage. Even if the tablet seems completely unresponsive, our technicians can frequently restore function with cleaning and part replacement.
It varies based on the device and how much water entered. Commonly affected parts include the display connector, charging port, speaker modules, and internal ribbon cables. If corrosion sets in, we may also need to replace logic board components or the battery to ensure safe use.
No. Plugging in a wet device can cause a short circuit or even spark damage to the charging system. If your tablet has been exposed to water, avoid connecting it to a power source. Bring it in for a professional evaluation instead to avoid causing more harm.
Our team carefully opens the tablet to dry components using controlled air and anti-static tools. We remove any corrosion and check circuits with diagnostic equipment. Once cleaned, the device goes through a full round of testing—including screen response, speaker quality, and charging—to confirm full recovery.