Water Damage, Data Recovery & Unlocking
Liquid damage is a race against corrosion, not against the water. The moment a device gets wet, the residue left behind starts eating the board — which is why the single most useful thing you can do is switch it off, leave it off, do not put it in rice, and get it to us quickly.
Our liquid-damage process is a full teardown, an ultrasonic clean of the board, and component-level repair of whatever the corrosion has already taken. We cannot promise a rescue on every device and we will not pretend otherwise, but devices written off elsewhere come back to life here more often than you would expect.
Alongside that we handle data recovery from devices that no longer boot, software and OS repair for phones stuck in boot loops, network unlocking so a handset works on any carrier, and a full bench diagnostic if you just want to know what is actually wrong before spending anything.
What we fix & what it costs
Pick a repair to book a slot, or walk in and we will confirm the price before starting.
Prices for these repairs depend on the exact device and fault, so we quote them on the bench after a free diagnostic rather than publishing a number we cannot stand behind.
How it works
Reserve a slot online in under a minute, or walk straight into 454 Kingsland Road. No appointment needed.
We check the device in front of you and confirm the price before any work starts. No surprises added later.
Most repairs are done the same day. Everything is tested end to end and covered by our repair warranty.
Walk into 454 Kingsland Road, book online, or send us a WhatsApp with the device and the fault.
Why Smart Fix Plus
Water Damage, Data Recovery & Unlocking FAQs
My phone went in water — what should I do right now?
Switch it off if it is still on, do not charge it, and do not put it in rice. Rice does nothing about corrosion, which is the part that actually kills the board. Bring it to us as quickly as you can — hours matter far more than days here.
Can you guarantee a water-damaged phone will work again?
No, and anyone who does is guessing. Liquid damage can affect several components at once and corrosion carries on developing after the original spill. We clean, diagnose and repair what we can, and we tell you honestly what we find at every stage.
Can you recover photos from a phone that will not turn on?
Often yes. If the storage itself is intact, a device that will not boot is usually still recoverable. Bring it in for a diagnostic and we will tell you what is realistically retrievable before you commit to anything.
Do you unlock phones to other networks?
Yes. We handle network unlocking so your handset works on any UK or international carrier. Bring the phone and the model details and we will confirm what is possible for that device.
How much is a diagnostic?
Our device diagnostic is free. Bring the device in and we will tell you what is actually wrong with it and what it would cost to put right, before you spend anything. You are never obliged to proceed with the repair afterwards.
Areas we serve
We are on Kingsland Road at the Dalston/Haggerston border — walkable from Dalston Junction, Haggerston and Dalston Kingsland, and on the 67, 149, 242, 243, 76, 56, 38 and 30 bus routes.