2A Electronics Service, Phone, Computer & Electronics Repair in Chicago

Expert cell phone, tablet, computer, and game console repair plus same-day device buyback in Chicago. Walk into our storefront at 4859 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 or call (773) 766-5814. 400+ 5-star reviews. Open Mon–Fri 10AM–6PM, Sat 10AM–4PM.

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Water-damaged phone, can it be saved in Chicago?

By 2A Electronics Technicians

Yes, 2A Electronics in Chicago saves 75–85% of water-damaged phones brought in within 48 hours. Ultrasonic cleaning + component-level repair starts at $99 for diagnostic and goes up to $349 for full restoration. Don't turn the phone on, bring it in immediately.

Time is critical. Within 6 hours: ~95% success rate. Within 24 hours: ~85%. After 48 hours: ~60%. After a week: ~30% (corrosion damage becomes permanent).

Do NOT put the phone in rice, it doesn't work and traps moisture inside. Do NOT charge it. Do NOT try to power it on. Bring it to 2A as-is.

Quick FAQ

Will my data be saved?
In 80%+ of cases yes, we extract data even if the phone can't be restored.
How long does it take?
2-5 days for full restoration. Diagnostic in 24 hours.

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4.9 / 5
470 Google reviews
30-Day Warranty
On every repair
Same-Day Service
Most repairs in 30 min
Premium Parts
OEM-grade only
Est. 2025
24,500+ repairs done
Real Humans
No phone trees