iPhone 5S Repair Costs (got wet)

[Jay_A]

My phone managed to fall out of my pocket whilst cleaning the car, in to the bucket of water and has now developed intermittent signal issues.

Having never had to repair a phone before, does anyone have a rough idea how much it might be and where's the best place to send it?

Just what I need the day before my birthday!!!!

 

[Tom]

Probably will never work properly again.
Out of warranty replacement from apple is £206.44

People i know have used these guys before with mixed results. https://www.mendmyi.com/

 

[Goodj]

Just get as much stuff off of it as you can then chuck it straight in the bin.
Water damage can begin with a little issue then, much like rust, will spread to more components until it becomes properly, 100% knackered.
In the days of Nokia 5110s, you had a better chance of saving the phone, but much less likely now

 

[Tom]

Don't chuck it if you want to get an out of warranty replacement. They need the old one.

 

[Goodj]

Don't chuck it if you want to get an out of warranty replacement. They need the old one.

Ah, yeah, there is that.

 

[Jay_A]

Just realised I have it insured with my bank. They've accepted it as a claim and will turn it around in 3 working days. have to pay £100 excess which isn't too bad and certainly cheaper than a new phone.

Thanks for all the replies though guys.

 

[Goodj]

result!