Water in the Galaxy

Samsung Water Damage Repair in Düsseldorf

A Galaxy has no opening through which water could get back out. Whatever gets in through the charging port or an aged seam stays behind the glued back glass and keeps doing damage there. That is why waiting it out is the worst option with a Galaxy.

Galaxy A56, front and back

Don't charge it

Not wirelessly either

Water stays inside

Back glass is sealed tight

Come in soon

Before corrosion sets in

Water damage

What is different about the Galaxy

The back glass traps the water

On a Galaxy, the back is glued across its whole surface. That protects against splashes, but once water is inside, it can no longer dry out. It spreads between the battery, the board and the charging coil and stays there. A Galaxy that still works after its swim has not been saved yet.

Wireless charging is no workaround

If the charging port is wet and the phone refuses the cable, the charging pad seems like the obvious choice. That is a mistake: wireless charging also sends current through the device and speeds up corrosion. Until the phone has been opened and cleaned, the rule is: no charging at all.

The indicator sits at the SIM tray

Samsung fits the moisture indicator in the SIM tray. We see it when we open the phone and tell you what it shows. That also matters for warranty questions, because Samsung excludes liquid damage from its warranty.

The A series is less protected

Not every Galaxy has the same protection rating. Many A series models are only splash-resistant or not protected at all. If you treat a phone like that the same way as an S model, water damage happens sooner than you would like.

From the shop

What people bring in

The typical sequence: the Galaxy falls into water, still works, and everything seems fine. Two days later the screen flickers, the battery drains faster and charging stops working. That is the corrosion that has been at work inside the closed phone.

We open the back glass, disconnect the battery and take out the board. It goes into an ultrasonic bath, which loosens corrosion and deposits from the gaps. After that, everything dries under controlled conditions, and we check component by component.

On a Galaxy, the charging port almost always suffers too, because it is the first way in. It often sits on a small daughterboard and can be replaced separately. We also take a close look at the battery and the charging coil.

After cleaning, we tell you what still works, what needs replacing and what it all costs together. If the board can no longer be saved, we talk about your data.

Galaxy water damage repair: typical cases
  • Galaxy dropped in the toilet or bathtub
  • Galaxy after swimming in the sea or the pool
  • Galaxy A model in the rain or while cycling
  • Galaxy with a drink spilled on the table
  • Galaxy that still switched on after going through the wash
Prices

What water damage treatment costs for a Samsung

The prices apply to the repair with the part listed, including fitting and VAT. Before every repair we take a look at your device free of charge. If we find a second fault, we tell you before we carry on. As of: 08.11.2026.

Water damage prices by model
ModelPrice
Galaxy S25 Ultra€99
Galaxy S25+€99
Galaxy S25€99
Galaxy S24 Ultra€99
Galaxy S24+€99
Galaxy S24€99
Galaxy S24 FE€99
Galaxy S23+€99
Galaxy S23€99
Galaxy S23 FE€99
Galaxy S22 Ultra€79
Galaxy S22+€79
Galaxy S22€79

Your model is missing, or it says “on request”? Then we'll gladly tell you the price in person. All prices by device and model

Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers: Samsung Water Damage Repair

My Galaxy still works after getting wet. Do I still need to come in?

Yes, and soon. The fact that the phone works only means that there has been no short circuit yet. The water sits behind the glued back glass and cannot dry out. It starts to corrode there, and the consequences show up days later. The sooner we open and clean the phone, the less damage is done by then.

Can I charge my Galaxy wirelessly after water damage?

No. Wireless charging sends current through the phone just like the cable does. If there is still moisture inside, every charge speeds up corrosion. Keep the phone switched off and uncharged until we have opened and cleaned it.

Why did my Galaxy get wet despite its water protection?

Because the protection rating applies to a new device and wears off over time. The adhesive seam of the back glass ages, a drop bends the frame, and salt water or chlorine attack the seals. On many A series models, the protection is lower anyway. That is exactly why Samsung excludes liquid damage from its warranty.

How much does it cost to repair Samsung water damage?

We give you the price for opening, cleaning and diagnosis upfront. Which parts are needed after that, we only see after the cleaning; with water damage, it is usually the charging port, the battery or the screen. You then get a price and decide whether you want the repair.

Your question isn't here? Call us on 0211 26134549 or send us a repair request.

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Don't charge it, don't wait. Come by, and we will open the phone and clean the board before corrosion sets in.

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