Dropped your phone in water? Don't put it in rice — bring it to us immediately. Fast action is the difference between saving your device and losing it.
Open Monday–Friday 10AM–6PM • Saturday 10AM–4PM • Sunday Closed
Water damage gets worse the longer it sits. Corrosion starts forming on internal components within hours. The sooner you bring your device in, the better your chances of a full recovery. Do not try to turn it on. Do not put it in rice. Come straight to us.
Water damage is more complex than a cracked screen or dead battery. Liquid finds its way into every corner of your phone's motherboard, corroding contacts and shorting circuits. Home remedies like rice, silica packets, or hair dryers don't come close to what professional treatment can do.
At Pine Cell Repair in Sanford, NC, we use professional-grade ultrasonic cleaning and controlled drying to remove corrosion and restore function. We assess the full extent of the damage and give you an honest prognosis before any work begins.
Power off your phone right away. Do not try to use it, take photos, or check if it still works — powering on causes shorts.
Rice is a myth. It doesn't pull moisture from inside the phone and wastes critical recovery time while corrosion develops.
Heat can warp internal components and push moisture deeper. Never use a hair dryer, oven, or any heat source on your device.
Take off the case and remove the SIM card tray to allow some air circulation while you head to our store.
Never plug a wet phone into a charger. Electricity and water together will cause immediate and permanent damage to the board.
The sooner you get it to us the better. Corrosion starts within hours. Same-day treatment gives you the best chance of recovery.
We treat water damage on all major phone and tablet brands. Whether it was a toilet, pool, sink, or spilled drink — bring it in and let us assess it.
The sooner the better. Power it off, remove the SIM, and get it to us immediately — don't stop for rice.
We disassemble and inspect all internal components to map the extent of the water and corrosion damage.
We use ultrasonic cleaning and controlled drying techniques to remove corrosion and moisture from the board.
After treatment we test all functions and repair any components damaged by the water exposure.
We prioritize water damage cases. The sooner you're in, the better your device's chances of full recovery.
We use professional-grade ultrasonic cleaning — far more effective than any home remedy.
We give you an honest prognosis and upfront quote. If the device can't be saved, we'll tell you straight.
We do everything possible to recover your photos, contacts, and data — even from severely damaged devices.
Turn it off immediately. Do not charge it or turn it back on. Remove the case and SIM card. Skip the rice — bring it straight to us. Speed is everything with water damage.
Many water damaged phones can be saved, especially when brought in quickly. We use professional ultrasonic cleaning that far outperforms home remedies. Success depends on how fast we get to it and the extent of damage.
No — rice is a myth. It doesn't pull moisture from inside the phone effectively and wastes critical recovery time while corrosion spreads. Bring it to us immediately instead.
Water damage repair takes longer than standard repairs due to the cleaning and drying process. Many devices are ready within 24–48 hours. We'll give you a realistic timeline after our initial assessment.
Yes — absolutely. A phone that appears to work may have corrosion developing internally that causes failure days or weeks later. Getting it professionally cleaned now prevents bigger problems and potential data loss.
Pricing depends on the extent of the damage. We provide a full assessment and upfront quote before any work begins. Call us at (910) 420-5551 for more information.
Water damage gets worse with time. Get to us as fast as possible. We're at 401 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC — open Monday–Friday 10AM–6PM and Saturday 10AM–4PM.