Water splash on ipad screen

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Water splash on ipad screen

So I was drinking my water and then it made a big splash on my ipad screen. My ipad was standing upright so the water ran down and was hold back on the screen by the case. I quickly wiped it off. I was having my screen protector on, there's no sign of water leakage into ipad's speaker as it sounds completely normal after the accident. The touchscreen still works fine, and the ipad's screen looks normal - no water leakage, no marks. However I'm still worried that it may risk water leakage. I'm I in paranoia? It has been 1 day btw. Part of myself believe it's just normal splashes, but the other believes it may risk water leakage through the gap between ipad's screen and aluminium frame (actually there's no gap as I just bought my ipad for 2 month, but I would say that as I don't know how to describe this spot)

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Nov 8, 2025 4:04 AM

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Nov 8, 2025 6:43 AM in response to Usagimunchmunch

As described, if your iPad is still working as expected, all should be okay.

Water and electronics generally do not make happy bedfellows. Your iPad is not designed to be water resistant. While it will survive being splashed with water if immediately dried, it will almost certainly suffer irreparable damage if it is allowed to get wet, or is submerged for any length of time.

If the worst should happen, speed is essential. If the iPad gets wet, it should be immediately dried with an absorbent towel - then set aside in a warm, dry location to throughly dry. The iPad should be turned-off - and no attempt made to turn-on, use, or charge the iPad until you are absolutely certain that the iPad has fully dried out. Pay particular attention to the charging port.

If you need to seek assurance that the iPad is okay, a visit to the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will provide opportunity for the technicians to test and assess your iPad damage:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Nov 8, 2025 4:14 AM in response to Usagimunchmunch

Lots people kept telling me my ipad has the water inside ;( and it worries me. Honestly right after the accident I didnt think too much and kept using it for 4 hours straight (40% battery drain, which is normal as I was using goodnotes). I charged one, and nothing abnormal happened.

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