My phone was left out in the rain for a while. First, the keyboard became extremely laggy, and then the screen stopped turning on completely. A repair shop tested it and said the damage went beyond the screen, so replacing the display might only make it work for a day before failing again. After they removed the replacement screen, I took the phone home and noticed it had started working again. It is still slow and the display looks discolored, but I can use it. Could this recovery be temporary, or might the damage be less severe than the technician thought? Would getting a second opinion be worthwhile?
3 Answers
Back up everything immediately while the phone still works, including photos, contacts, and any important app data. Water damage usually does not heal, and corrosion can continue spreading inside the phone even after it powers back on. You can get a second opinion, but it is safest to start planning and saving for a replacement.
The fact that it came back on does not necessarily mean it is fixed. The lag and discoloration suggest the liquid affected more than just the display, so replacing the screen alone may not solve the problem. A reputable repair shop could inspect it again, but there is no reliable way to predict how long it will last.
Treat the phone as temporary and avoid relying on it as your only copy of anything important. Make a backup now, then arrange a replacement when you can. A second opinion may confirm whether any board-level repair is possible, but liquid-damaged phones can fail suddenly.
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