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Hi all, Dunked my phone in a pool after a screen replacement - moisture seeped in through a small break in the adhesive sealer. I was able to crack open the phone and get all the moisture out with one exception - inside the main camera module itself. It seems that the camera module’s ability to move somewhat compromises its water integrity, and as such I can see some small bubbles on the inside of the module itself. Here’s a handy dandy pic.
I’ve already run a fan over the camera module for several hours, but no luck. I’ve also wiped it with a microfiber - it’s definitely inside the module itself. Anything to be done here? The rest of the phone works fine, except for the TrueDepth Camera which is borked. I can live without Face ID for a few months while I wait for the 14 to come out, but a camera right before a big vacation… unless I can fix it I might have to shell out the $200 insurance deductible.
From a repair tech’s perspective, I would just order a new module. Luckily you should be able to order one directly from Apple and have it programmed so you won’t have an “unknown part installed” message. https://selfservicerepair.com/home I’m not sure if you intentionally took your phone swimming, but typically after the device has been opened, you can’t trust the liquid resistant seal, even if you do replace it. I don’t even trust it brand new out of the box.
