A crack in the screen, a broken microphone or a battery that has had its best time? High time to fix your phone! There is a good chance that he will be ready for his second youth, so you don’t have to buy a new smartphone. But what do you have to pay attention to during a telephone repair? What can you do yourself and what is more sensible to have it repaired?
Phone repair and warranty, how does that work exactly?
There is a chance that your phone broke under the warranty conditions. You are then entitled to a free repair by the manufacturer. We discuss all the ins and outs about this in our article about telephone guarantee. Is there a small crack in the housing or is there something small? Maybe phone repair is not necessary because you can disguise this by refreshing your phone. Sometimes a defect or crack is unfortunately too large and a telephone repair is the only solution. You can have this done or, if you are handy, do it yourself!
Phone repair, what can be repaired?
Whether the defect of your phone is covered by the warranty or not, the following parts can be repaired in most cases.
Broken screen
Is there a large crack in your screen or is the display no longer responding well to your touch? The screen of a smartphone can be replaced. The screen panel, the touchscreen and the protective layer over the screen are renewed. Extra advantage: almost the entire front of your phone is like new. And with that, your phone immediately looks a lot ‘younger’!
Defective microphone
‘What do you say? I do not hear anything. Hi, are you there?’ Is this how your conversations with others have been going lately? Then it seems that the microphone in your smartphone is broken. Your phone will still work fine, only nobody can hear you during a phone call. Fortunately, the microphone can be replaced with most smartphones.
Camera gift
Do you like taking photos, but your phone doesn’t see anything anymore because the camera is broken? Rest assured: a broken camera can also be repaired. You then replace the camera module with a new one. Often this is not such a complicated procedure and the repair is done in no time.
Battery to the buttons
If the battery of a phone is empty within the shortest time after charging, it is probably broken. The solution for a telephone with replaceable battery is then simple: you buy a new battery yourself and place it on the telephone. Unfortunately, most modern phones no longer have an easily replaceable battery. However, you can also simply replace this battery. The telephone must be opened for this. You can then take out the broken battery and replace it with a new one. The battery runtime is just as good as when you just bought your phone!
What cannot be repaired?
Sometimes a smartphone is too damaged to be repaired. Too many small parts will be permanently broken. This is often due to one of the following reasons.
Water damage telephone
Has your phone fallen into the water and does it stop working afterward? Then you have water damage. The disadvantage of this is that several parts are broken. Often these are not large parts, but rather small transistors and tiny parts that ensure that, for example, the energy from the battery reaches the processor. It is then not possible to find out exactly where the defect is, which means that a telephone is actually ‘beyond repair’ .
Extreme fall damage
Even with extreme fall damage, a telephone can often no longer be repaired. This happens when you drop the phone off the balcony for example. Does he not do it afterward? Then many small parts are crushed, broken or perforated. It is then difficult or impossible to find out what exactly is on the inside of the telephone. In that case, it is better to buy a new phone than to have it broken.
I have my phone repaired, what should I look out for?
A repairman has the necessary tools and the knowledge and skills to quickly and properly repair your smartphone. Before you have a phone repaired, it is smart to pay attention to a few things.
Find a good phone repair shop
In many cities and towns, there are phone repair shops where you can go. It is always good to see what the experiences of others are beforehand. You can often find reviews on the internet, for example on Google Maps or on Facebook. This way you have a better picture of the qualities of such a repair shop.
Keep control
Found the right store? Beautiful! Time for the next step. Do you know exactly which part of your phone is broken and needs to be replaced or made? Then clearly state this to the repairer. This way you know for sure that no other parts will be replaced that are not possible. You thus keep control over the costs of the repair.
What does a telephone repair cost?
Also, try to get a price indication in advance of what the repair costs. This varies per defect. Of course, the material costs are included in the repair costs. One part is more expensive than the other. Labor costs are also part of the labor costs, just like sometimes the inspection costs.
I do the telephone repair myself, what do I need?
Are you a handy jack-of-all-trades with two right hands and have you often repaired electronic devices successfully? Then, of course, you can also try to make the phone yourself, if you dare! Moreover, it is quite fun to do and it is cheaper than when you have it repaired. Bonus: if you are doing well, you can also do it for others and earn extra money! Please note: if you do your own tinkering on the phone, the warranty on your device will expire.
The right tool
For a phone repair online you need the right tools. And no, the standard screwdrivers in your toolbox don’t help you. You need tiny screwdrivers for smartphones. With the repair kit, you have everything you need to repair your phone yourself. This set also includes suction cups that you need to physically open most phones.
Order parts
With only the right tools you are of course not there yet. You must also order the parts you need to repair the phone. You can find the most replaceable parts of popular phones on AliExpress. Once you have it, the repair can begin!
View tutorials
Well, you now have the right tools and the necessary parts to get started. The real work can begin now, but how do you repair a telephone properly? That can be quite complicated. Fortunately, there are all sorts of instructional videos on YouTube in which you can see how you can repair the phone. The iFixit website is also recommended. Here you will find very clear instructions on how to repair popular smartphones.
Prevention is better than cure
Has your phone been repaired? Great, then you can use it again and you don’t have to buy a new phone for your Sim Onlysubscription. Tip: take a case for your phone. This way you protect it better against possible fall and water damage. For example, telephone repair may not be necessary at all next time. Such a case pays for itself. Saves a few more cents in the future!
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