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Water & Liquid Damage Issues and Repairs

CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers suffering from water and liquid damage issues. Visit one of our convenient locations in Calgary, Vancouver, Lethbridge, Red Deer, or Fort McMurray to clean internal corrosion, repair shorted circuits, and get your device back up and running.

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Common Phone Water and Liquid Damage Issues

What to Do If Your Phone Has Water or Liquid Damage

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Dropped phone in water

When your device experiences severe liquid damage—such as going completely dark, looping endlessly, or refusing to turn on after being dropped in water—it is often a sign of underlying hardware corrosion. This critical issue typically occurs when moisture penetrates the internal housing and causes microscopic shorts across the motherboard's sensitive power rails. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to accurately clean the internal corrosion, repair the affected circuits, and get your device back up and running.

Spilled coffee on iPhone

When your device experiences a severe liquid spill—such as becoming completely unresponsive, getting stuck in a boot loop, or suffering from a distorted display after having coffee spilled on it—it is usually a sign of underlying logic board corrosion. This critical issue happens when the acidic and sugary elements in the liquid accelerate the oxidation of internal components and cause microscopic shorts across sensitive power lines. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to clean internal corrosion, repair shorted circuits, and get your device back up and running.

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Phone getting hot after water damage

When your device begins to overheat rapidly after liquid exposure—such as burning up while charging or getting hot to the touch even when idle—it is a clear sign of a severe electrical short on the motherboard. This dangerous issue occurs when water or liquid residue bridges sensitive power rails, causing the battery to discharge excessive current into damaged components. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to accurately clean out internal corrosion, replace damaged micro-components, and get your device back up and running safely.

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Ultrasonic logic board cleaning

Ultrasonic logic board cleaning uses advanced sound waves and specialized chemical solutions to safely strip away hidden corrosion trapped beneath microscopic micro-chips that standard manual cleaning cannot reach. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers suffering from liquid damage, using professional ultrasonic equipment to clean the motherboard, restore damaged circuitry, and get your device back up and running.

Corrosion removal and repair

When your device experiences severe liquid ingress, leaving behind a destructive buildup of oxidation and rust on the internal circuitry, immediate intervention is critical. This destructive issue happens when moisture triggers a chemical reaction on the motherboard, causing minerals to bridge sensitive micro-components and create severe electrical shorts. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to meticulously remove corrosion, rebuild damaged circuit traces, and get your device back up and running.

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Shorted capacitor replacement

When your device becomes completely dead or refuses to turn on after physical damage, a liquid spill, or a power surge, the culprit is often a shorted capacitor on the motherboard. This critical hardware issue occurs when a tiny capacitor fails internally and bridges a major power rail directly to the ground, blocking electricity from reaching key chips. CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to detect the shorted component using thermal imaging, replace it with precision micro-soldering, and get your device back up and running.

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Logic board chemical bath

A professional logic board chemical bath is essential for reviving a device after severe liquid damage. It uses advanced ultrasonic tanks and specialized solutions to strip away hidden corrosion trapped beneath microscopic chips—residue that standard manual cleaning cannot reach.CaseMogul offers fast, reliable diagnostic and repair services for both phones and computers to safely perform chemical baths, clean the circuitry, and get your device back up and running.

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EEPROM Data Recovery

The EEPROM chip holds unique cryptographic keys that pair your specific CPU directly with the NAND storage. During severe logic board damage, preserving this chip is absolutely vital; without its original security data, your storage remains permanently encrypted and unreadable. CaseMogul's advanced EEPROM data recovery safeguards these critical keys, allowing our team to decrypt and rescue your data during complex board transplants

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Water damage data recovery

Water damage can cause phones to stop turning on, lose important files, or develop serious motherboard and storage failures. Liquid exposure may short internal components, damage power circuits, corrode connectors, or affect the memory chip where your photos, videos, contacts, and documents are stored. Even if the device no longer powers on, professional recovery methods may still restore valuable data. Case Mogul offers fast, reliable water damage diagnostics, motherboard repair, and data recovery services for phones and computers to safely recover important information and restore device functionality whenever possible.

Repair FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any upfront fees +

No, we do not charge a fee to diagnose your phone. We'll always do a free diagnostic for your device and confirm cost and timing with you before proceeding. There is never any obligation to repair your phone.

How long will it take to repair +

repair times depend on type of repair as well as availability of parts. While we stock most replacement parts, sometimes they are backordered or a specialty item. Phone repairs can range from 1-hour to a few days. We also have an online portal that you can use to track your phone's repair progress. Book a no-obligation quote to find out more.

What is your Warranty on repairs? +

Peace of Mind: Bring your phone back for any parts or labor related issues and we will fix it at no additional cost. Our Certified Repairs are backed by an industry-leading Limited Lifetime Warranty, so you can have peace of mind.

‡Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to select repairs made solely by CaseMogul only. CaseMogul has the right to refuse any warranty claim due to, but not limited to customer action or inaction. The Limited Lifetime Warranty waives select repair costs only and does not include shipping to CaseMogul locations, or any other additional costs. Battery repairs, charging port repairs, and iPhone motherboard repairs carry a 90-day repair warranty. Conditions and terms may change without notice.

Can I trust your repair techs ? +

We have more certifications and can fix more issues on more devices than other repair shops. We are a globally certified repair shop and have been in business for over 10 years. Our staff and techs go through training and ensure privacy, accuracy and quality in every repair.

Will I ever be charged more than I was quoted? +

No, we will always give you a call ahead of time to get a confirmation before we proceed with any additional work.

Repair Capabilities

In-Store Experience

Repair Experts

Count on Us

Advanced Motherboard Repair

Advanced Motherboard Repair


Most repair centers stop at minor repairs. At CaseMogul, our certified technicians are trained in BGA CPU replacement, microsoldering, and fine-pitch component repair.

When others say it’s beyond repair, we go beyond!

Expect the Best Phone Repair Experience

Expect the Best Phone Repair Experience


Here's what to expect when coming to CaseMogul. Every CaseMogul has a similar layout for an easy shopping experience so everyone can conveniently find what they’re looking for.

Take a quick tour to see what you can expect at any of our locations!

See Why We Are The Experts

See Why We Are The Experts


At CaseMogul, we know your phone is more than just a device—it’s your connection to the people and moments that matter most.

We thrive on helping you with anything and everything to stay connected to what truly matters.

From phone protection, phone repair, and any and every phone inquiry we’re always happy to help!

Trust is Important

Trust is Important


For over 10 years, CaseMogul has been your leading brand for phone accessories and repairs. With over 16 locations and counting in Alberta and British Columbia, we are here to help keep you on what is truly important, staying connected and making memories.

From our products, repairs, and warranties, we show you why many of our customers trust CaseMogul.

We'll repair your phone when others can't.

We're a globally certified team with an industry leading warranty. We'll repair your phone faster and for less than you think.

We'll repair your phone when others can't.

We're a globally certified team with an industry leading warranty. We'll repair your phone faster and for less than you think.

No problem goes undiagnosed at CaseMogul. We can fix smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles and other electronic devices. There's a reason why other repair shops come to us in a pinch.

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What People Are Saying About Us

4.9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8,875 reviews) Combined Average Google Rating For All Locations


Mail-In Repairs

Send us your device and we will fix it and return it to you in 5-10 business days. Our technicians typically do same-day repairs. Then your device will be tested, sanitized and couriered back to you. Remember to back up your phone data before you send it in. 

Step 1: Contact us for a quote

Step 2: Ship your device according to our shipping instructions

Step 3: We send your device back with a tracking number

MAIL-IN A REPAIR