Water damage repair · Lagos
Water Damage Phone Repair in Surulere, Lagos
Water and corrosion keep eating a logic board long after the phone looks dry. Bring it to our Lawanson workshop as soon as possible — do not charge it or force a restart — and we begin ultrasonic cleaning and board-level recovery.
VICFIX REPAIR SERVICES · Lawanson Bus Stop, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria · Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What's included
Ultrasonic board cleaning
Professional cleaning that removes corrosion cheap rice tricks cannot.
Board-level recovery
Shorted lines traced and repaired component by component.
Data-first recovery
Where possible we prioritise getting your photos and contacts back.
Written warranty
Every repair is covered by a written warranty on parts and labour.
Same-day turnaround
Most repairs are completed the same day at our Lawanson workshop.
Pickup & delivery
Free pickup and delivery on home service across Lagos, Nigeria.
Symptoms we see
- Phone will not power on after contact with water
- Screen shows lines, blotches or a dim image
- No sound, muffled calls or the mic not picking up
- Will not charge, or charges then dies
- Random restarts and heavy overheating
- Fogged camera lens or moisture under the glass
Common causes
- Rain, flooding and buckets — the most common cases we see in Lagos
- Toilet, sink and bathwater drops
- Drinks spilled across the phone on a table
- Sweat and humidity inside a gym bag or pocket over time
- Failed factory seals after an earlier repair with no reseal
Our repair process
- 1
Immediate power-down
We disconnect the battery first — current flowing through a wet board is what causes permanent damage.
- 2
Full teardown
The device is stripped, shields removed, and every connector inspected for corrosion.
- 3
Ultrasonic cleaning
The board is cleaned in a professional ultrasonic bath, removing corrosion that rice and hair dryers cannot touch.
- 4
Controlled drying
The board dries fully before power is reapplied, which is why this repair is not instant.
- 5
Rail-by-rail diagnosis
We test each power rail, repair shorted lines and replace corroded components.
- 6
Honest verdict and quote
You get a clear report on what is recoverable — including data-first recovery if that is your priority — before paid work begins.
How long it takes
24 to 48 hours for cleaning and diagnosis, because the board must dry completely before testing. Board-level repairs may take longer.
What you gain
- Corrosion stopped before it spreads and kills the board
- Real chance of recovering photos, chats and contacts
- Board-level repair instead of an expensive replacement phone
- Transparent assessment — no payment for unrecoverable work
VICFIX Assurance
Diagnosis is free, and completed water damage repairs carry a written warranty on the specific work performed. Liquid damage is progressive, so we explain any residual risk in writing.
Water damage symptoms
What to do before you reach us
Power the phone off, do not plug it in, and do not shake or heat it. Charging a wet board is what turns a cleanable phone into a dead one.
At the workshop we open the device, disconnect the battery, strip shields, run an ultrasonic clean, then diagnose each rail. We tell you honestly what is recoverable and quote before any paid work begins.
Prefer a brand-specific page? See iPhone repair, Samsung repair, Infinix repair, Tecno repair, Redmi repair or Android repair. Check the price list, track a repair, read about VICFIX, or visit us at Lawanson. Home service covers Yaba and Ikeja, plus Mushin, Ojuelegba, Maryland, Lekki and Victoria Island.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a water-damaged phone be fixed?
- Often yes, especially if it reaches us quickly and has not been charged while wet. Ultrasonic cleaning plus board-level repair recovers many phones.
- Does rice help a wet phone?
- No. Rice leaves corrosion inside and can add dust. Power the phone off and bring it in for professional cleaning.
- How long does water damage repair take?
- Cleaning and diagnosis usually take 24 to 48 hours because the board must dry fully before testing.
- Can you recover my photos?
- In many cases, yes. Tell us data recovery is your priority and we work toward that first.
Other repairs we handle
Screen Replacement
Cracked or black screen fixed the same day in Lawanson, Surulere. OLED and aftermarket options with a written warranty.
Battery Replacement
Restore all-day battery life with a premium cell fitted and health-tested the same day in Surulere, Lagos.
Charging Port Repair
Loose, slow or dead charging fixed the same day in Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos.
Back Glass Replacement
Cracked rear glass removed and replaced with a proper reseal, same day in Surulere, Lagos.
Face ID Repair
Face ID unavailable or 'Move iPhone lower'? We diagnose and repair TrueDepth faults in Lagos.
Tecno Repair
Spark, Camon, Pova and Phantom screen, battery and charging repairs in Lawanson, Surulere, with pickup across Lagos.
Book your repair today
Send your phone model and the fault on WhatsApp — we reply with a price and a same-day slot, in-shop in Lawanson or with free pickup anywhere in Lagos.