Tips & guides.
Straight answers from the people who fix phones every day.
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Ice fishing on Lake Simcoe? Keep your phone alive (and out of the hole)
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Cobourg, Brighton, Colborne, GraftonNo phone repair shop in Brighton, Colborne or Grafton? Your options
Articles
5 signs your battery needs replacing
Dying at 30%? Getting hot on the charger? Here's when it's time.
Water damageDropped it in water? Do this first.
Skip the rice. What actually helps in the first hour.
Buying guideRepair or replace? How to decide.
A simple rule of thumb for when a fix beats a new phone.
ScreensTempered glass vs. film: which protector?
What each one actually protects against, and which we recommend.
ChargingPhone won't charge? Check the port first.
Lint is the most common culprit. Here's how to tell.
Trade-inHow to get the most for your old phone
Five minutes of prep can add real money to your offer.
ScreensHow much does iPhone screen repair cost in Ontario?
2026 prices by model, what changes the price, and when it's not worth it.
ScreensGreen line on your Samsung screen? Here's what it means.
Why Galaxy screens get green or pink lines, and how to fix it.
Screens"Unknown part" message after an iPhone repair: should you worry?
What Apple's Parts and Service History message means and what it doesn't.
BatteryPhone won't turn on? Try these 6 things first.
Free fixes to try before you pay for a repair.
Buying guideNew, used or refurbished phone: which should you buy?
What the labels really mean and how to save without getting burned.
Buying guideUnlocked phones in Canada: what it means and why it matters
Carrier locks, the 2017 CRTC rule, and how to check your phone.
ScreensOEM vs aftermarket screens: what are you paying for?
OLED vs LCD replacement screens, explained without the sales pitch.
ScreensCracked back glass: is it safe to keep using your phone?
When it's cosmetic, when it isn't, and what the repair involves.
Data recoveryCan you get photos off a dead phone?
What's possible when a phone won't turn on, and what to do (and not do) first.
RepairsFace ID not working? What causes it and what fixes it
"Face ID is not available" usually means a hardware fault. Here's what's behind it.
RepairsWhat is micro-soldering, and when does your phone need it?
The repair behind phones that other shops say can't be fixed.
ScreensCracked glass or broken screen? How to tell the difference
Lines, black spots and dead touch mean more than a cracked top layer.