iPhone 13 (Red)
The phone was dropped into swimming pool.
There was visible water inside the back camera.
The front screen was removed and motherboard taken out to have an inspection and diagnose.
1) There was visible water all over inside of the iPhone 13. An iPhone 13 is supposed to be water tight, but this one has a big scratch on top right corner, which damaged water resistance.
2) The motherboard was inspected under microscope and the situation was not too bad with only some rust on surface of some components. Thanks to extra protection for the motherboard, essential components didn’t seem to be damaged by water.
3) All buttons in this phone were water damaged. Lots of rust was found around them.
4) Face ID seemed to be damaged. It’s not a must to be fixed. Just leave it.
2. Diagnosis
The motherboard was diagnosed and could power up successfully, with the screen blank though.
3. Conclusions:
Our technician was quite sure the phone can be saved. We decided to order all replacement parts online and see what would happen.
YES!
below were what we did:
1) screen replaced
2) back camera replaced
3) rust inside the phone cleaned, especially those around the buttons
iPhone 13 water damage (back camera)
iPhone 13 water damage (Face ID)
Top right corner of the phone body was damaged, that's why it's not water tight
iPhone 13 screen water damaged
outside of the motherboard rusted
