iPad Water Damage Repair Singapore
Spilled a drink on your iPad, or it went into the pool? iPads have no water resistance rating, so liquid reaches the board quickly. We clean, repair and recover water-damaged iPads of every model.
💧 From SGD $49 | 1-5 Days | Free Diagnosis
⚠️ Just got it wet? Do this now:
- Power it off straight away. Don’t check whether it still works.
- Don’t charge it. Power through a wet board causes short circuits.
- Skip the rice. It doesn’t draw liquid out of a sealed iPad and wastes time.
- Bring it in as soon as you can. Hours matter more than days.
Water-damaged iPad?
iPad Water Damage Repair | BreakFixNow
Unlike recent iPhones, no iPad model is rated for water resistance. Coffee, juice and pool water get past the screen edges, speaker grilles and ports and start corrosion on the logic board within hours. Singapore’s humidity keeps that corrosion going even after the iPad feels dry. That is why an iPad that “seems fine” after a spill can fail a week later.
At BreakFixNow we open the iPad, inspect the board under a microscope, and clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner to remove residue from under the chips. Then we repair or replace whatever the liquid has damaged. You get a full diagnosis and quote before any repair work starts.
iPad Water Damage Repair Pricing
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | Free | Same day |
| Water damage cleaning and repair | SGD $49-299 | 1-5 days |
| Data recovery & transfer | SGD $49-99 | 1-3 hrs |
| Board-level (motherboard) repair | SGD $149-399 | 3-5 days |
*The price depends on how far the liquid travelled and which parts were damaged. Screens, batteries or charging ports that need replacing after cleaning are quoted at our normal prices.
How We Repair a Water-Damaged iPad
- Disconnect the battery – first, so no current flows through wet circuits.
- Inspect under a microscope – we map where the liquid went and which components show corrosion.
- Ultrasonic cleaning – removes residue from under chips where a brush can’t reach.
- Repair and test – we replace damaged parts or repair the board, then test charging, display, touch, audio and Wi-Fi.
Common Faults After an iPad Gets Wet
- Won’t turn on or charge – corrosion on the charging port or the charging circuit.
- Lines, patches or ghost touch – liquid behind the display. See iPad screen repair.
- Muffled or crackling speakers – residue in the speaker grilles.
- Battery draining or swelling – see iPad battery replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my iPad waterproof?
No. Apple doesn’t give any iPad a water resistance rating, so even a small spill can reach the logic board.
How much does iPad water damage repair cost?
iPad water damage repair costs $49–299 depending on how much damage the liquid caused. Diagnosis is free, and you get a quote before any repair starts.
Can you recover my photos from a water-damaged iPad?
Often, yes. If the board can be brought back to a working state, we can recover and transfer your data. The sooner the iPad comes in, the better the chances.
Does Apple’s warranty cover water damage?
No. Apple’s limited warranty doesn’t cover liquid damage. AppleCare+ covers accidental damage, including liquid, for a service fee, so check your coverage first.
My iPad got wet but still works. Should I bring it in?
Yes. Residue left behind keeps corroding the board, and the iPad can fail days or weeks later. An early clean is much cheaper than a board repair.
Related iPad repairs and terms
- iPad Repair Singapore – all iPad services, prices and outlets
- iPad Charging Port Repair
- What is corrosion?
- What is an ultrasonic cleaner?
- What is water damage?