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That Time an iPhone Survived a Toilet…But Not the Drop After

Water damage isn’t the end of the world — unless you also smash the screen after.


Let’s paint a picture.

You’re in the bathroom, doomscrolling, minding your business. Suddenly — plop. Your iPhone has just taken a swan dive into the toilet.

Panic. Quick grab. Disinfect. Pray.

Shockingly, it turns back on. Victory dance! You survived the toilet incident. But then, later that day, you casually fumble it on the driveway. Screen shatters into a million pieces.

Congratulations, your iPhone is now both water-traumatized and glass-exploded. Double whammy.


Why Toilets Aren’t Phone-Friendly

iPhones may brag about water resistance, but toilets aren’t exactly “lab conditions.” The second water seeps into ports, speakers, or chips, the clock starts ticking.

And sure, your phone might look okay right after its dip. But trust us — water has a sneaky way of coming back to haunt you. Corrosion builds up, circuits misbehave, Face ID fails. You’ll be texting like normal one day, then boom — black screen of doom.

That’s why iPhone water damage repair is a thing. Because water doesn’t announce when it’s done wreaking havoc.


Why the Drop After is Worse

As if water damage weren’t enough, many people celebrate their phone “surviving” the splash only to drop it hours later. That one crack can be the straw that breaks the logic board’s back. Suddenly you’re not just dealing with a soggy iPhone — you’ve got a cracked screen too.

We’ve seen this exact combo more times than we can count. Customers proudly walk in saying, “It survived the toilet!” as they hand over an iPhone that now looks like it went three rounds with a hammer.


Rice Isn’t a Repair Strategy

Let’s kill this myth once and for all: tossing your iPhone in a bag of rice is not a fix.

At best, rice absorbs surface moisture. At worst, you end up with starch dust inside your charging port. (Yum.)

The truth? You need actual water damage repair by people who know how to clean, dry, and test the delicate guts of your phone. Think of us as surgeons for soggy smartphones — minus the lab coats.

Your Phone Isn’t a Side Dish

Sticking your iPhone in rice doesn’t fix it. It just makes your phone look like dinner. (And no, Uncle Ben’s can’t resurrect Face ID.)


What to Do if Your iPhone Takes a Swim

  1. Turn it off immediately. Don’t “just check” if it still works. You’re frying circuits every second it’s on.
  2. Skip the rice. Seriously. Step away from the pantry.
  3. Bring it to us ASAP. The sooner we get inside and treat the phone, the better your odds.

We’ll inspect, clean, and get your device back to life if it’s saveable. And if your screen also cracked in the process? We’ll handle that too with a quick screen replacement.


Water + Screen Cracks = Trouble

Here’s the kicker: a cracked screen makes water damage way worse. That broken glass is basically an open invitation for liquid to sneak deeper inside. You’re not just risking a glitchy display — you’re risking the whole phone shorting out.

So if your iPhone has cracks and took a swim? Don’t wait. That’s when things spiral fastest. Good news: we do iPhone repair for both screen and water issues in one go.


Common Symptoms of iPhone Water Damage

  • Screen ghosting or flickering
  • Audio muffled or non-existent
  • Phone won’t charge
  • Random shutdowns
  • Green lines of death across your display

Sound familiar? Bring it in before your “toilet survivor” turns into a “permanent paperweight.”


Real Talk: Fixing Beats Replacing

Yes, new iPhones are shiny. But do you really want to spend $1,500 just because yours went for a dip? In most cases, repairing your current phone is a fraction of the cost and saves you the headache of transferring all your data. Plus, less e-waste = good karma.

And when it comes to water + screen combos, a proper repair gives your phone the best chance to live a long, crack-free, drip-free life.


The Bottom Line

Water damage isn’t an instant death sentence. And a cracked screen isn’t either. But the combo? That’s when you need professionals, fast.

Skip the rice, skip the panic, and let us work our magic. Whether it’s water damage, screen repair, or both, Barrie Screen Repair is here to make your iPhone whole again.

Two Strikes, Still Not Out

Toilet + driveway might sound like a fatal combo, but don’t panic — we’ve brought back phones in worse shape. Think of us as iPhone paramedics with better jokes.

Because honestly, your phone deserves better than a rice bath and a shattered screen funeral.

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