Workshop Technical Posts

Diagnostic Scanner Tablets for Automotive industry break and need repair just like any other tablets. They are protected by tough rubber cases but also live in much tougher environments. We replace touch screens, LCDs, batteries and charging ports in all tablets including diagnostic tools such as Autel MaxiSys, MaxiTPMS, Launch and FCAR Modern workshops rely […]

This is the question we often get when our customers consider their options. In terms of cost, it is definitely cheaper to repair then to buy new iPhone. At the time of writing this, new base iPhone is about $1600 while three year old refurbished model is about $700. In terms of value for money,

You’re looking at an automotive ECU (Engine Control Unit) — the “computer” that controls key functions of a vehicle’s engine and sometimes transmission. The label shows identifying codes (e.g. DF10DMEE, P56040, 964, T0876) typically used by the manufacturer or parts supplier to identify this specific ECU model. The connector section on the left is where

HP Envy x360 with expanding battery, the problem common in both pones and laptops, any brands. We received HP Envy X360 with expanded battery and warped case caused by battery swelling. As a result of the swollen battery, the keyboard stopped functioning as well. Luckily, the case did not permanently deform but the keyboard needed

When a business upgrades its laptops, the old devices often get tossed aside, stored away, or disposed of without much thought. But did you know that improperly discarding old laptops can put your company at serious risk? Even if a laptop no longer boots up, the data stored on its drive can still be recovered.

We recently had an iPhone SE 2022 (3rd Gen) come into our workshop with a frustrating issue: the touchscreen was completely unresponsive. The customer had already tried screen replacements elsewhere — no luck. That’s when the real diagnosis began. Diagnosis: Touch Not Working Due to Broken Trace After ruling out the screen, connector, and software

We find ourselves spending lots of time diagnosing various devices. Some are easier than others. MacBooks for example are a breeze in comparison GPU cards. When GPU card is not performing or is intermittently performing, it can take lots of time to find the exact component that failed. We limit ourselves to 1.5 hours for

The surprising tun of events and how we used 16″ MacBook Pro to fix 13″ MacBook Air backlight issue. Story starts with the customer of course. They presented the liquid damaged MacBook Air to our store. The technician cleaned the liquid damage and managed to safely power on the MacBook. MacBook booted but the backlight

🕹️ Did you know what the inside of a PS Vita looks like? Under that sleek shell is a tiny world of circuits, buttons, and a whole lot of gaming magic — and yes, we repair it all. 🎮✨ Whether your PS Vita has a cracked screen, won’t charge, or just won’t turn on —

⚡ Did You Know? A faulty charging port is one of the most common phone or tablet device issues – and also one of the easiest to fix. If your tablet, iPad or iPhone isn’t charging properly, you might not need a new one – just a quick repair! Why Replace the Port Instead of

Broken Steam Deck Joystick? We Can Help! Has the joystick on your Steam Deck snapped off or come loose from the device? Don’t worry – this kind of damage is more common than you think, and it’s fully repairable. ✅ Clean, professional repair for broken or detached joysticks ✅ Get your Steam Deck back to

Could the ability to master your mobile devices help your quality of life or your career? Absolutely. Ten years of working with customers across multiple industries has shown us that individuals who are the most effective—who get things done and at the same time stay connected and efficient—are those who know how to properly manage

The Life Expectancy of Common Phone Batteries: What You Need to Know Your smartphone is your lifeline to the digital world, but its battery won’t last forever. Understanding the life expectancy of phone batteries—whether you own an iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Huawei, or Oppo—can help you make informed decisions about when to replace them.

How Liquid Damage Affects MacBook Components and How to Treat It Effects of Liquid Damage on MacBook Components When liquid enters a MacBook, it can cause severe damage due to electrical shorts, corrosion, and residue buildup. Here’s how it impacts different components: Logic Board (Motherboard) Damage Liquids cause short circuits by bridging connections that shouldn’t

Good news for common problem with iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max where screen goes all white or all green. Most shops would diagnose this issue as iPhone LCD problem and would recommend LCD replacement. However, it turns out that in some cases this issue is not caused by the damage to the