Is it possible to fix Face ID after water damage?

I'll clarify. The components for Face ID are considered security devices. Like Touch ID, they're "paired" to the logic board. If they were damaged, simply replacing them wouldn't fix it since the components would need to be reset to the logic board, and only Apple provides the security equipment to do that.

TonyMay wrote:

The device hasn’t been destroyed. After 15 hours at 2 metres deep in a Swiss lake the only thing not working is Face ID surprisingly.

Specifically, Apple won't fix it in any way other than via a complete service replacement. I don't believe that 3rd party shops have any options to repair Face ID.

It may work, but if Face ID was affected by water, there's likely physical evidence of that. It could be one of the liquid contact indicators turning color or signs of water damage to the Face ID components. In that case Apple won't offer any repair options, including battery replacement.

The device has been destroyed by the water and can't be repaired.

Take it to a recycle center.

Apple doesn't repair water damaged iPhones. Schedule an appointment at a Genius Bar or the nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider.

Mac_slide wrote:

Yes it's possible however until Apple is sued it's not probable

They don't want you to repair it they want a replacement.

They will not much the phone and 3rd party people don't have the needed support to actually repair a repairable phone.

Sorry!

Sure. It makes things a lot simpler for Apple to turn everything into a few simple repairs and everything else done as a service replacement. It might cost them a bit more for warranty/AppleCare because Apple doesn't actually repair boards or components that are fused. But then they might make it up with service replacements.

However, it seems that Apple completely scraps a device after liquid damage.

Yes it's possible however until Apple is sued it's not probable

They don't want you to repair it they want a replacement.

They will not much the phone and 3rd party people don't have the needed support to actually repair a repairable phone.

Sorry!

In addition to what others have said, water damage is progressive. Your phone may be fine for a time, but will eventually fail.

~Lyssa