If your iPhone screen stopped working after getting wet — flickering, black, lines or dead touch — act fast: power it off, don't charge it, and dry it properly (skip the rice). The screen itself is often replaceable from £18.66, but water can also affect the logic board, so diagnosis matters. Here's the right order of steps.
What to do first (in order)
- Power it off and keep it off — running a wet phone risks short circuits.
- Do not charge it. Charging a wet port is the most common way water damage becomes permanent.
- Dry the outside and gently shake water out of the ports; leave it in a warm, dry place with airflow.
- Skip the rice — it's a myth. Rice doesn't pull moisture from inside the phone and can leave dust and starch in the ports. Silica gel packs are better, but airflow and time matter most.
- Wait 24–48 hours before powering on.
Screen or logic board?
| After drying... | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phone works, only the display is faulty | Water-damaged screen | Replacement screen |
| Black screen but rings/vibrates | Failed display, board OK | Replacement screen |
| Won't power on, no signs of life | Board corrosion | Board cleaning / repair |
| Boot loop or random shutdowns | Board damage | Professional board repair |
Direct answer: if the phone powers on and works but the screen is faulty, a replacement screen fixes it. If it won't power on at all, the logic board likely has corrosion and needs professional cleaning before any screen swap.
The replacement screen you need
If the fault is the display, fit a new one matched to your model — screens start at £18.66 (iPhone 15 incell). See the iPhone screen cost guide for your model.
Why buy your iPhone screen from Supreme Phone Parts?
- UK stock, dispatched from the UK — no long overseas waits.
- eBay Top Rated seller — trusted by UK repairers and repair shops.
- Trade & bulk pricing available for repair businesses.
Frequently asked questions
My iPhone screen stopped working after water — is it fixable?
Often yes. If the phone still powers on and only the display is faulty, a replacement screen fixes it. If it won't power on, the logic board may need cleaning first.
Should I put my wet iPhone in rice?
No — rice is a myth. It doesn't remove internal moisture and can leave dust in the ports. Power off, don't charge, and dry with airflow and time (silica gel helps).
How much is an iPhone screen replacement after water damage?
From £18.66 for the screen if that's the only fault; board repair is separate if the phone won't power on.
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