Screens, batteries, charging ports, water damage and turnaround times — what actually goes wrong, what it takes to fix, and how long you will be without your device.
It depends on three things: your exact model, whether the damage is the outer glass or the display underneath, and whether there is secondary damage from using it cracked. A current flagship costs more than a three-year-old mid-range handset. Start your repair to get an instant quote for your specific device.
You can, but it usually costs more later. Glass dust works into the digitizer and turns a straightforward glass job into a full assembly replacement. A crack also breaks the seal that keeps moisture and dust out, so the next spill or rainy day can finish it off.
Yes. Back glass is a separate job from the screen and is common on modern phones, which use glass on both sides. Ask when you drop off and we will quote both if needed.
On most devices yes, provided the repair is done properly and the original components are transferred correctly. Some models pair components to the logic board at the factory, so we will tell you upfront if your model has that limitation.
The tells are a phone that shuts down while still showing 20-30% charge, percentage that drops in sudden jumps rather than gradually, or a device that gets noticeably warm doing very little. On iPhone, check Settings › Battery › Battery Health — below 80% and it is due.
Usually not. Nine times out of ten it is compacted pocket lint packed into the charging port, which is a quick fix. Forcing the cable is what bends the contacts and turns it into a real repair, so stop pushing and bring it in.
Yes, and you should not delay. A swollen battery pushes the screen away from the frame and is a genuine fire risk. Stop charging the device and bring it in.
Yes — iPads, other tablets, MacBooks and other computers all come through the same bench.
Power it off immediately and do not plug it in. Electricity moving through a wet board is what destroys circuits. Take the case off, remove the SIM tray, shake gently with the ports facing down, and bring it in the same day. Liquid damage is a race measured in hours.
No. Rice does not draw moisture out of a sealed device. All it does is delay you for three days while corrosion spreads, and it leaves starch in your ports. Skip it.
Yes. This is the most common version of the story. Corrosion develops over days and weeks, so the failure usually shows up long after the incident. Getting it checked while it still works gives you far better options.
Sometimes fully, sometimes only far enough to recover your data. It depends how long the device was wet, what the liquid was, and whether it was powered on afterwards. We will assess it and tell you honestly what we think is achievable.
Most repairs are completed the same day because we keep most parts in stock. Common jobs like screens and batteries are often much faster than that. Parts that need ordering will take longer, and we will tell you before you commit.
Every repair, and every device we sell, carries a 6-month warranty. If something is out of the ordinary after your repair, we take care of it. Restrictions apply — ask us and we will explain exactly what is and is not covered for your job.
Most repairs do not touch your data, but back up before any service work as a matter of course. If your device will not power on and the data matters, say so when you drop it off so we approach the repair with that as the priority.
Yes. We cannot properly test a repaired device that will not unlock, and nobody can bypass activation lock. Bring your passcode and your Apple or Google account details.
iPhone, Samsung across the S, Note, A and J series, and every other smartphone brand. Also iPads, tablets, MacBooks, computers and other devices.
Yes — PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. HDMI ports, overheating, disc drives and power faults are the usual suspects.
Two locations. Camp Creek at 3630 Marketplace Boulevard, Suite 810, East Point, GA 30344 — 404-786-9187. And Fayetteville at 178 Pavilion Parkway, Fayetteville, GA 30214 — 404-889-5524.
Yes. We handle iPhone carrier unlocking and Samsung Galaxy unlocking. Note that carrier unlocking is different from iCloud activation lock, which only the original owner can remove.
Tell us the device and the fault — we will tell you the cost before anything starts.
