{"id":3732,"date":"2019-11-07T14:45:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T14:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2019-11-09T14:48:13","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T14:48:13","slug":"how-to-do-cell-phone-repairs-on-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/how-to-do-cell-phone-repairs-on-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Cell Phone Repairs on Your Own"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s not much worse than a busted phone. And although only a few people had cell phones two decades ago, almost everyone has a smartphone now. That makes broken phones a reality that most people will have to face at some point because all cell phones break down eventually.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there are some cell phone repairs<\/a><\/u> that you can do on your own. We\u2019re going to describe how to fix a common problem that is easy to attend to, and how to reset your cell phone if software glitches or app problems have cropped up.<\/p>\n

Get Yourself a Tech Kit<\/h3>\n

A tech kit is a must-have for any budding DIY cell phone repair enthusiast. You can order these kits offline from Amazon, and they typically include multi-headed screwdrivers that are magnetic, so you can keep track of your screws. They offer other helpful tools that you can use to pry open your phone or tinker around under the hood.<\/p>\n

Fix a Broken Battery (On a phone where you\u2019re allowed to)<\/h3>\n

First things first. Some broken batteries will have to be brought to a cell phone repair shop because they are welded onto the body of the phone. Still, many phones allow you to replace the battery itself.<\/p>\n

One of the most common issues that phone owners battle is broken batteries. Carefully open up your phone and take out the battery (if your phone allows you to). Set it on a flat surface. If it looks bloated and can\u2019t lay flat on the table or counter on where you placed it, it has probably gotten damaged or too old.<\/p>\n

Another clue that you need to fix your battery might be a charge that runs out quickly, or the inability to charge your phone.<\/p>\n

The first thing you will want to do is buy a new battery for your phone. It\u2019s important to choose one made for your phone\u2019s make and model specifically. If you don\u2019t you can end up damaging your phone because each make and model has its own power rating, or the battery just won\u2019t fit because the batteries come in different sizes.<\/p>\n

If you can, buy batteries where you purchased your cell phone (at the OEM store). If you can\u2019t, do some online searching to find out which battery will be suitable as a replacement.<\/p>