Liquid inside a console can cause immediate shorts, corrosion and faults that continue developing even after the outside looks dry.
What you do in the first few hours matters, whether the affected device is a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch or controller.
What to do immediately
Why a console can fail later
A liquid-damaged console may appear to work initially and then develop faults later. Residue can remain on the motherboard and corrosion can continue around power circuits, connectors and small components.
Typical symptoms after liquid exposure
How professional diagnosis works
The device is inspected for evidence of liquid entry and corrosion, then affected areas are assessed electrically. Some cases need cleaning and minor component work; others involve connectors, power circuits or more extensive board-level repair.
Because liquid damage is less predictable than a straightforward port replacement, iRestore uses a separate liquid-damage diagnostic process and explains the findings before additional work is agreed.
UK-wide liquid-damage console repair
Use our console repair hub to choose your device, or book diagnostics if the exact fault is unknown.
Stop powering the device on and let us assess the damage before corrosion or secondary faults spread.
