iPad Pro 11" Water Damage - Logic Board Repair
Photographer's iPad Pro 11" fell in swimming pool. Extensive water damage with corrosion on logic board. Ultrasonic cleaning, micro-soldering repairs, and component replacement saved RM 4,200 device.
The Transformation
Before & After Results
iPad Pro submerged in swimming pool for approximately 30 seconds. Would not power on. Heavy corrosion on logic board connectors, charging IC, and display connector. Customer had 2 years of wedding photography work on device.
iPad Pro completely dead after pool submersion
Heavy corrosion on logic board from chlorinated water
Charging IC shorted - device drawing 0.3A with no boot
Critical client wedding photos not backed up to iCloud
Apple refused repair - quoted RM 4,199 for out-of-warranty replacement
Performed complete logic board ultrasonic cleaning to remove chlorine and mineral deposits. Micro-soldered new charging IC, replaced corroded display connector, and repaired damaged power rail. Successfully recovered all data.
Logic board restored with ultrasonic cleaning and micro-soldering
All components tested - Face ID, cameras, speakers working
100% data recovery - 2 years of wedding photos preserved
Charging and power management fully functional
Device running iOS 17 smoothly with no issues
Repair Process
Step-by-Step Timeline
Emergency Water Damage Triage
Customer brought iPad in Ziploc bag with rice (which we don't recommend). Immediately opened device to prevent further corrosion. Disconnected battery and photographed all corrosion points for repair planning.
Complete Disassembly
Removed display, cameras, speakers, and all components from logic board. Documented each connector for reassembly. Protected Face ID module in anti-static bag as it cannot be replaced.
Ultrasonic Cleaning - First Pass
Submerged logic board in ultrasonic cleaner with 99% isopropyl alcohol for 15 minutes. This removes chlorine, minerals, and corrosion residue from between chips. Changed solution 3 times until clean.
Microscopic Inspection & Damage Assessment
Under microscope at 40x magnification, identified damaged components: U3100 charging IC with corrosion, J4900 display connector with green oxidation, and P3100 power rail trace damage.
Micro-Soldering: Charging IC Replacement
Used hot air station at 350°C to remove corroded U3100 charging IC. Cleaned pads with solder wick. Micro-soldered new SN2501 charging IC using low-temp solder paste and reflow.
Display Connector Replacement
J4900 connector pins were corroded beyond cleaning. Desoldered entire 50-pin connector and replaced with new component. Each pin hand-soldered under microscope to ensure perfect connections.
Power Rail Trace Repair
Found broken trace in P3100 power rail feeding main CPU. Used 38AWG jumper wire to bridge the break. Applied UV-cure solder mask for insulation and protection.
Power-On Test & Component Verification
Connected power supply in current-limited mode. Device drew normal 0.07A in standby. Connected display and battery - iPad booted to lock screen! Tested all components systematically.
Data Recovery & Backup
Customer unlocked iPad. Immediately backed up 87GB of photos to Mac via Finder. Verified all 2,340 photos and 45 videos intact. Customer emotional seeing wedding photos thought lost forever.
Final Assembly & Quality Assurance
Reassembled iPad with new adhesive. Tested Face ID (working), rear cameras (working), speakers, microphones, and charging. Ran full diagnostic suite - all systems operational.
Dr. Alex Wong
Lead Micro-Soldering Specialist
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"Every repair I complete is done with the same care and precision I'd want for my own device. Your trust is my responsibility."
— Dr. Alex Wong
Sarah Chen
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
"I'm a wedding photographer and my iPad Pro has 2 years of client work. I dropped it in the pool and it died instantly. Apple said it's not repairable and wanted RM 4,199 for a replacement. Dr. Wong spent 2 days doing micro-soldering on the logic board and recovered EVERYTHING. All my photos are safe. I cried tears of joy. Worth every sen of the RM 1,299. He literally saved my business."
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