How fast do I need to bring my wet iPad in?

Within 24 hours for the best result. Corrosion is silent - your iPad might still work the day of the spill, then die three days later as traces eat through. Faster cleaning, higher recovery rate. We pick up same day.

Should I put the iPad in rice?

No. Rice absorbs surface moisture but doesn't touch the corrosion already starting on the logic board. By the time you fish it out three days later, the damage is done. Ultrasonic cleaning is the only real treatment.

Is iPad water damage cheaper than iPhone?

Usually yes. There's more interior space, the components are spread out, and the ports are easier to access. Typical iPad water repair runs AED 450-1,200 versus AED 600-1,800 for iPhones.

What's the difference between fresh water and salt water?

Salt water is much worse. Salt and chlorine accelerate corrosion - within hours, not days. Pool water is similar. We handle both, but the success rate on Gulf-water cases is lower than on a glass of water spilled at the desk.

Can you save my data?

Often yes. If the storage chip survived, we can extract data even if the iPad doesn't fully recover. Data attempt comes first - before any parts are bought.

Are iPads water resistant at all?

No iPad has an IP rating. Apple does not advertise water resistance on any iPad model. Splash protection is incidental - not designed-in.

What if the iPad is beyond repair?

We tell you, with photos showing why. Diagnosis fee (AED 450) is the only charge. We can extract data to a USB drive at no extra cost if storage survived. No fix, no further charge.

Why is the warranty shorter on water repairs?

Honest answer: liquid damage can have delayed effects in areas we didn't open. We warranty the work we did for 30 days, but cannot guarantee the device's long-term reliability. Most water repairs we've done are still running years later - but we won't promise what we can't control.

iPad water damage

iPad Water Damage Repair Dubai

5.0215+ Google reviewsSince October 2004Concord Tower, Media City

Spilled drink, pool dunk, beach day gone wrong. iPads usually recover better than iPhones - there's more space inside and the ports are accessible. Bring it in within 24 hours.

FromAED 450

Timeline1-3 days

Message on WhatsApp 055 741 3706

Shafeeq, iPad board-level water damage

How much does iPad Water Damage Repair in Dubai cost?

Quick answer

iPad Water Damage Repair in Dubai starts from AED 450. Typical turnaround: 1-3 days. All repairs include a 30-day written warranty on parts and labour, free pickup and delivery across Dubai mainland, and same-day completion on most common services.

90-day written warranty
No fix, no charge
Same-day on common repairs

iPads are not water resistant. There is no IP rating on iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air or any iPad Pro - only the very latest accessories. The good news: there's more interior space than an iPhone, the ports are easier to flush, and the success rate when treated within 24 hours is around 80%. After 72 hours and corrosion sets in, it drops to about 50%.

Stop charging it now. Don't put it in rice - that does nothing for the corrosion already starting on the board. WhatsApp us, free same-day pickup, and we have it in the ultrasonic bath the same evening.

Read this first

• No iPad is waterproof. Not iPad, not iPad Pro, not iPad Air. Apple makes no IP claim on any iPad model.
• Time matters more than money. 80% success within 24 hours. 50% after 72 hours. By day five, mostly data-recovery cases.
• Don't charge it. Powering a wet board accelerates corrosion and can short components that would otherwise have survived.
• We may decline. If the diagnosis shows the cost approaches the iPad's value, we'll say so and refund minus the diagnosis fee.

iPads we repair - model-by-model pricing

Every line below includes parts, labour, and a 30-day written warranty. No diagnostic fee, no surprise add-ons.

iPad Water Damage Repair pricing by model
Model	iPad Water Damage Repair	Timeline	Book
Diagnosis + ultrasonic clean (no parts)	AED 450	1 day	Quote
Clean + battery replacement	AED 800	1-2 days	Quote
Clean + screen replacement	AED 950	1-2 days	Quote
Clean + charging port	AED 750	1 day	Quote
Board-level component repair (typical)	AED 1200	2-3 days	Quote
Major board rework (Pro, complex)	AED 1800	3 days	Quote

Final price quoted only after the ultrasonic clean reveals the actual damage. No work done without your approval.

Common iPad issues we see

The highest-volume tickets at the workshop. Match the symptom to find the typical fix and price.

iPad won't turn on after a spill

Most common case. Either the battery protection has triggered (recoverable) or short on the main board (board-level repair). Diagnosis after clean.

Screen has water marks behind the glass

Liquid is between the LCD layers. Cleaning won't remove it - display assembly replacement is the only fix. Often paired with a board clean.

Touch ghost-typing or unresponsive

Moisture trapped under the digitiser. Screen out, ultrasonic clean, often the original screen still works after.

Charging port reads water present

iPad detects moisture and refuses to charge. Port flush and dry. If port is corroded, replacement at AED 400 added.

Speakers crackle or are muffled

Water in the speaker chambers. Mesh cleaned in ultrasonic, often restored without speaker swap. Otherwise AED 250 for a new speaker module.

Pool / sea water exposure

Salt and chlorine are far worse than fresh water - corrosion starts within hours. Bring it in same day. We have higher success on freshwater spills than salt.

How the repair works

From WhatsApp to delivery. Each step has a fixed time estimate.

Stop using it now
Don't charge it, don't try to dry it with a hairdryer. Power off if you can. WhatsApp us a photo.
Free same-day pickup
Time matters. Driver collects within hours across Dubai mainland.
Strip & visual inspection
Battery disconnected first. Board pulled, photographed, water-damage indicators checked. You get the photos.
Ultrasonic bath
Board cleaned in 99.9% isopropyl in a heated ultrasonic tank. Removes corrosion before it eats traces.
Component test & quote
Board powered up under microscope. Failed components identified. Final quote sent for approval.
Repair + 30-day warranty
Replace what's broken, reassemble with fresh adhesive, full function test. Delivered with warranty card.

Warranty

30 days - written warranty on parts and labour, dated and signed.
Covers parts and labour on the components we replaced or repaired.
Does not cover delayed-onset corrosion in untouched areas - water damage can re-emerge.
Honest disclosure: liquid damage warranty is shorter than a clean repair because the device's long-term reliability cannot be guaranteed.
How to claim: WhatsApp the warranty card photo to 055 741 3706. Same-day collection, free of charge.

Lead technician on this job

Shafeeq

iPad board-level water damage · 12 yrs

Personally signs the QC checklist on every iPad job leaving the bench.

iPad Water Damage Repair vs Apple Store Dubai

Factor	MacBook Repair Dubai	Apple Store / AASP
Starting price	AED 450 (clean + diagnosis)	Often refused - quoted as whole-unit swap
Same-day pickup	Yes - speed matters for water	Drop in yourself
Board-level repair	Yes, microscope + ultrasonic	No - board swap or unit swap only
Honest success rate	80% within 24h, 50% after 72h	Often declined as 'beyond economical repair'
Data recovery first	Always - data attempt before parts	Whole-unit swap means data lost
Salt water cases	Handled - corrosion-aware process	Often refused
Warranty	30 days on the work performed	Limited / often none on liquid

Apple list pricing from apple.com/ae, retrieved April 2026. Comparison shown for transparency.

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iPad Water Damage Repair FAQ

Within 24 hours for the best result. Corrosion is silent - your iPad might still work the day of the spill, then die three days later as traces eat through. Faster cleaning, higher recovery rate. We pick up same day.