Water Damage Stickers for Smart Phones and other Handheld Devices
Discoloration on a cell phone water damage indicator is a foolproof method of narrowing down the root cause of on a malfunctioning personal device. These stickers, which are located inside the hardware of a device, will turn a different color when exposed to water or other moisture. A wide selection of these stickers for various smart phones and devices is available on eBay.
What types of devices will these stickers work on?Cell phone water damage repair stickers can be used in the repair of almost any cellular or mobile device. These are installed by the original equipment manufacturer to determine whether various repairs to a damaged phone will be covered by warranty. Supported models include:
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X Max
- Samsung Note 8
When repairing a client's phone from moisture damage, a cracked screen, or broken button, you'll always want to check the inside for the current status of the water damage indicator sticker. If it's discolored, you can be sure that the phone has come into contact with water in some capacity. Always replace these stickers before finishing any repair job to help guarantee your work. These newly installed stickers will help you determine whether a device is returned due to additional damage or other causes. They also protect you and your company from false claims due to misuse or mishandling. A client who has just picked up his phone may return, claiming that the device is malfunctioning again due to a bad repair job. In this case, you can view the device's interior, and if the liquid damage indicator is changed, you can determine that the damage was in fact due to moisture.
Where is the water indicator sticker located on the device?The location of the phone's water damage sticker varies by device and manufacturer. Samsung water damage indicator stickers are placed in a variety of spaces. Phones with a removable battery will often have the sticker placed at either end cap. Many phones with a removable cover will have the sticker placed in the bottom corner on the inside. The note 8 water damage sticker has a location inside the SIM tray, adjacent to the power button. For iPhone and other iOS devices, you can find one of the iPhone water damage stickers inside the SIM tray. The location is meant to be convenient and visible for repair techs to easily identify whether a device has come into contact with moisture or not.