iPhones can be damaged in several distinct ways, and knowing which type you’re dealing with helps set expectations for the repair.
The most common type, ranging from a hairline crack to a fully shattered display. Touch responsiveness and display quality can degrade even when the phone still powers on.
On glass-backed iPhones, the rear panel can crack from a fall even when the front screen survives. This is a cosmetic and structural issue that also affects wireless charging in some cases.
Not caused by a single incident but by normal use over time. Symptoms include reduced runtime, unexpected shutdowns, and performance throttling.
Exposure to water or other liquids can cause corrosion on internal components, leading to issues ranging from a malfunctioning speaker to a completely non-functional device.
Physical wear, debris, or liquid exposure can affect the charging port or physical buttons, leading to unreliable charging or unresponsive controls.
The most serious category, often from severe drops or water damage. This can affect multiple functions at once and requires specialized board-level repair.
Our technicians handle these issues every day — see our full iPhone repair services.
Want your iPhone checked out? Visit your nearest CellPros — Ashlan Ave, Peach & Kings Canyon, or Tower District — for a diagnostic and same-day service on most repairs. Contact us to book.