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Apple Independent Repair Program UK – Watch this space :)

Are third party repairers finally being recognised by Apple?

What is happening?

Apple has recently launched an "Independent Repair Provider Program". Qualifying companies will have access to Apples genuine parts, tools, resources, diagnostic and service guides. This will support their out-of-warranty repairs for issues such as battery replacements and screen repairs.

Where is it happening?

The scheme will initially roll out in the US. However, Apple has already trialled this in the UK so it is highly likely that the UK will shortly be undergoing the same rollout. This is a good opportunity for the UK market as not only would it make Apple customers feel more confident with their repair it will also allow qualifying independent businesses to gain more customers.

When is it happening?

This is happening now. There have been trials of over 20 stores in the US and also some within the UK. This is not a rumour and it shows that Apple is serious about this implementation. If you are a US third party repair company I would suggest that you apply asap if this is of your interest. UK repair companies should keep an eye out for future news on this topic. Apply Here.

Why is it happening?

According to Jeff Wilkins, Apple's chief operating officer. “When a repair is needed, a customer should have confidence the repair is done right. We believe the safest and most reliable repair is one handled by a trained technician using genuine parts that have been properly engineered and rigorously tested.”

How is it happening?

This will be applicable to both big and small third party repair companies. In the US it is only available to established companies rather than individuals. There are various verification documents and from what we can tell the scheme will only be available to businesses operating commercially rather than residentially. To see more details of this program please see our source links below.

Sources used.

Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/apple-iphone-repair-broken-screen-fix-how-to-programme-new-a9083651.html

Apple: https://support.apple.com/irp-program

 

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Waterproof Devices – The Real Truth!

Are electronic devices waterproof?

Most newer devices boast to have waterproof functions - however this is quite misleading it seems. Whilst some newer devices are built to handle liquid better than previous models they are certainly not waterproof. 

So why do manufacturers say that they are?

Large manufacturers can be quite misleading with their marketing approach when promoting the waterproof function of their devices. The truth is no commercial mobile phone or tablet to date is fully waterproof. 

How is water resistance measured?

Water resistance is measured by its IP rating (Ingress Protection).  IP ratings take into account the level of resistance to dust and liquid. With regards to the liquid element of the rating this is scored from 1 - 9.

An IP rating of 1 would indicate a device that can withstand vertical droplets of rainfall falling onto its surface for 10mins. The amount of water corresponds to 1mm per min rainfall. That’s the equivalent of 10mm of water in 10 mins. A very tiny amount. 

A level 9 water resistance rating can withstand powerful water jets at close distances of 0.1 - 0.15m. This is also tested at high water temperatures above 70 degrees celsius. This is your highest electronic water resistance rating. 

How they get away with it?

The play is on the word waterproof. If a device has an IPX1 rating, legally this device is water resistance so you can market your product as being waterproof or water resistant. However as detailed above a device with an IPX1 rating can only withstand 10mmn droplets of water over a 10minute period on its surface. 

So you go to the beach or into the shower with your device, mislead that your device is waterproof.  Lo and behold your device stops functioning properly. You are now left shocked and confused. You even start to think the fault is unrelated to the fact that the device was immersed in liquid. 

Below is an  iPhone 8 that has come into contact with liquid. Waterproof according to the manufacturer so explain how liquid has penetrated through to the logic board?

iPhone 8 liquid damge repair
Unrecoverable iPhone 8 Logic Board.

What do I do if my device comes into contact with liquid?

Well first of all DO NOT put your devices in rice. The rice tale is a myth that I wish I could pull from every blog and video on the internet.

Take your device to a reputable repair company that has good experience and understanding with how to assess, diagnose and repair liquid damaged devices. I know of one called Gadget Rehab if you would like a recommendation.

Gadget Rehab has huge success rates (approx 80%) recovering data from liquid damaged devices and can often also recover the device itself depending on the extent of the damage. 

Lastly, read our blog Liquid Damage - The do's and the dont's. This will give you a firm understanding on what to do immediately after your device has been in contact with liquid. 

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Surface Pro Won’t Charge – Need a Surface Pro Repair Shop?

Gadget Rehab repair all surface pro models and can complete repairs such as surface pro screen replacement, surface pro battery replacement, surface pro battery indicator not working, surface pro plugged in discharging and much more.

Here we have a surface pro 4 that had an issue where the device would not charge. At times the multi-metre was showing pulsing voltage across the charging circuit. Having changed the charge port the same issue was present.

surface pro wont charge or power on

We ended up having to diagnose the surface pro motherboard and replace some board level components. We then tested the device again and got a steady 12 volts input to the board.

If you have a surface pro that requires repair give us a call on 01494534008 or complete our quote form online.

Check out our Microsoft Surface Pro repair price list 

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UK – Nintendo Switch Repairs Near Me

Nintendo Switch Repairs Near Me

Nintendo Switch Repairs UK

Have you searched Nintendo Switch repairs near me? Well look no further Gadget Rehab covers the UK for all Nintendo Switch repairs. Gadget Rehab has been repairing consoles for over 10 years and has a vast amount of experience with Nintendo switch repairs. Gadget Rehab is an independent repair company based in High Wycombe and is well trusted when it comes to repairing electronic goods. Our reputation has been mainly built on our knowledge and experience within the industry. We are a recommended Which? Trusted Trader so you can be sure your device will be repaired to the best standard and the service you receive will be excellent from start to finish. We offer both walk-in and postal services throughout the UK.

Why get a Nintendo Switch Repair?

The Nintendo Switch may have cost you in the region of £300.00 to purchase as a bundle in some cases this could have cost you even more. Repairs on the Nintendo Switch are very affordable and can be repaired quickly. When we say quickly, your Nintendo Switch repairs could be completed the same day it's received by us or in the worst case within 3 working days.

Nintendo Switch repairs as mentioned are very affordable. A common fault such as the charge port replacement can cost as little as £65.00 which is a fraction of the cost of buying a whole new replacement Nintendo Switch. Not only does this save you money it also helps protect the environment from unnecessary electronic waste.

Furthermore, The Nintendo Switch is a great handheld console, the fact that it is small makes it mobile and great for gameplay at home or when travelling is an added advantage to this console.

 

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Nintendo Switch Repairs we cover

Below we have provided a list of some of the Nintendo Switch repairs that we cover. There are many issues that can arise with the Nintendo switch so we have listed some of the common repairs only. If you have a Nintendo Switch that needs repairing you can call us on 01494534008 or get a quote online.

Nintendo Switch screen repair: Your screen is the window to your entertainment. When this is damaged this can interfere with your gameplay and also be quite hazardous if glass is exposed. Having a Nintendo Switch screen repair with Gadget Rehab is very affordable and currently costs as little as £90.00. It is always best to get a quote from us as prices can sometimes go up or down depending on demand and supply.

Nintendo Switch LCD repair:  The LCD on your Nintendo Switch is the display that you see. When this is damaged you may get only a section of the display working or you may have many verticle lines on the screen or even worst the display may go completely blank.

Nintendo Switch charge port repair: Charge port damage on your Nintendo Switch is a very common fault. When your charge port is damaged, either visibly or not it is quite important that you seek our advice as soon as possible. Continually trying to charge the device and trying to wiggle the connector to create a connection can cause even more damage to your device and more cost for you to repair it. Changing the charge port takes specialist skills as you need to have the advanced ability of microsoldering for this to be completed. If you contact us as soon as possible you would be looking at £65.00 for us to change the charge port.

Nintendo Switch battery replacement: Let's face it when we get a great console like the Nintendo Switch we are often glued to using it and it becomes your favourite pastime activity. Like with all electronic devices the battery starts to deteriorate over time. We usually recommend the Nintendo Switch battery replacement after 2-3 years depending on usage. If you are experiencing rapid battery drainage, Gadget Rehab can provide you with a Nintendo Switch repair for £80.00. This would be the full cost to replace the battery.

Nintendo Switch Fan Repair: Are you starting to hear your Nintendo Switch whilst playing games. The way the Nintendo Switch is designed you should not really hear the fan. There are some games that demand a lot more from the processor where you may find you hear the fan whirring at a high RPM however generally speaking you should not hear the fan. If you are hearing the fan on your Nintendo Switch then it may simply need a clean or a replacement of the fan. Let us investigate this for you. Our Nintendo Switch repair assessments are free of charge and we can provide a free quote once our assessment is complete and the issue is confirmed.

Nintendo Switch game cartridge repair: Have you come to our site for a Nintendo Switch repair to your games cartridge? Your games cartridge will often need to be replaced if you are experiencing an issue with the device reading your games cartridges. A Nintendo Switch repair to your games cartridge is usually very straightforward. We often have the parts available or can have the part ordered in from our suppliers on a next day service.

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Other repairs and Nintendo Switch software fixes: As mentioned there are a variety of repairs and issues that can occur with your Nintendo Switch. Don't worry Gadget Rehab repairs more than what is listed above. When it comes to a Nintendo Switch repair we have you covered. You can request a quote from us by using our online quote form. If you describe the issue(s) you are experiencing our team is well equipped to provide you with the most affordable solution for your Nintendo Switch repair and you will have your device back working in no time.

Quality and Warranty

Gadget Rehab takes pride in the work that we do. We repair all devices although they were our own devices, ensuring the best quality at all times. We use genuine parts or the best available quality parts with all our Nintendo Switch repairs. Having over 10 years' experience we know how important quality is for our customers. You want your device repaired but you do not want an inferior product in return. We understand this fully and have a list of UK trusted suppliers who we get our parts from. We never deviate from this list unless the company is fully vetted and boarded by our senior management team. This approach has meant that we have developed great relationships with our suppliers and can assure customers of the quality of our parts and repairs. We are so confident with our workmanship and the parts we use on Nintendo Switch repairs that we provide a 12 month warranty on all Nintendo Switch repairs.

Nintendo Switch Repairs Near Me

Sometimes it can be hard to find trusted electronic repair shops in your local area. You may have searched for Nintendo Switch repairs near me but there is no one offering the service or their reputation is making you a little hesitant. Don't worry, we cover both walk-in and postal services throughout the UK for all Nintendo switch repairs. Our main office is in High Wycombe however if you are further afield and would like to use our service for your Nintendo Switch repair you need not worry.

How does the postal service work?

The postal service is an excellent choice for customers that are outside our local area. Customers choosing the postal service for their Nintendo Switch repair can opt to receive a safe and secure package including a returns label, which you can simply take to your local post office. This service is only £10.00 and includes us returning your device to you.

Alternatively, you can choose to send your device in yourself and we will return the device back to you without any postal fees included in your repair.

There is also a DPD collection option where we can arrange for DPD to collect from your home or work address. This is a great option for those customers who cannot leave the house or have busy work schedules. With this service, you will need your own packaging. This service also cost £10.00 to arrange.

Nintendo Switch repairs UK turnaround times

Gadget Rehab offers a Nintendo Switch UK service so no matter where you are located within the UK you can get your Nintendo Switch repair completed quickly. Most of the customers that have used our service for Nintendo Switch repairs have boosted on how quick the repair was done stating it was quicker than getting it done with Nintendo themselves who often have lead times of 2 weeks plus.

Most of our Nintendo Switch repairs are completed on the same day service. If you book ahead you are also almost certain to get your Nintendo Switch repaired on the same day it arrives with us. It does depend on the fault with the device however all of the common faults we have listed above would usually be covered on the same day service. In the worst-case scenario, we will have your Nintendo Switch repair completed within 3 working days.

The same rule applies to customers using our postal service. We will repair the device on the same day it arrives with us and you should then receive the device back on the following working day.

 

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Want to sell your Nintendo Switch?

Never sell your faulty Nintendo Switch if your intentions are to buy another one refurbished or used. Seek professional advice from us first. It is always better to repair the device you own and know the history than to actually sell it to buy another used or refurbished one. However if you are selling because you would like to upgrade your device or no longer use your Nintendo switch, our partner company Finito Mobile buy these devices both fully working and faulty.

The Finto Mobile website is very easy to use and you can get an instant quote based on the condition of your Nintendo Switch. Their service is also very good and as a partner company, we recommend them for recycling of mobile phones, tablets and consoles. Finito Mobile

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Exclusive to Wycombe District – Free Call Out Electronic Waste Collection

Gadget Rehab and GR Phones are now trying to support Wycombe district with WEEE recycling of Smartphones and Tablets. We will offer same day payments for items of value. We buy faulty and fully working devices and give free impartial advise on electronic recycling for devices that have no or little value. 

 

Visit our store or request a visit to your home or local work address. 

Walk In: A staff member will assess your device and offer you a quote in store. You will then be paid on the same day via bank transfer (usually 2 hours). 

Call Out: We will come to your home or work address to assess your device. We will then offer you a quote and arrange payment with you before leaving with your device. Call out radius + 7 miles from our store. 

Postal: If you live outside of Wycombe district or outside our call out radius you can use our postal service. We will give you an indication of your devices value beforehand and then send you a prepaid postal slip to take to your local post office or Royal Mail collection point. Once received we will assess your device and make payment on the same day it is received. 

Our guarantee:

  • Secure data destruction.
  • We guaranteed to beat Mazuma Mobile and most other online recycling companies.
  • Same day testing and payment within 24 hours of receipt.
  • An extra £5.00 given for liking the Gadget Rehab and GR Phones Facebook page.
  • We buy faulty and fully working devices.

 

To request a call out or postal service give us a call on 01494 534 008 or visit our High Wycombe store in Cressex.

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Quick Terms: *If we cannot purchase your device due to there being little or no value we will give you free impartial advice as to where your electronic waste can be recycled local to you.  You are under no obligation to sell your device after receiving a quote from us. Payment to your account will act as settlement for your device(s). You are required to remove any pass codes or iCloud/account locks from the device prior to us purchasing and assessing your device. Any data left on the device will be wiped and you will not be able to retrieve this unless it has previously been backed up. If faults are not as initially described you may received less value than the original quoted price, in such case you will be re-quoted. For full terms please see our website or call a member of staff on 01494 534 008. 
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DJI Mavic Pro – Drone Crash Repair – Drone Repair UK

Project Drone DJI Mavic Pro repair started @ Gadget Rehab following an accident with a tree branch.

Gadget Rehab recieved this DJI Mavic Pro shortly after the incident. Unfortunately a little CPR or band aid could not ressurect this one.

The left wing had broken and the front camera mount plate was snaped from the elastic support. Leaving this patient needing quite extensive surgery.

However we were hopeful.

Gadget Rehab ordered the original parts from a supplier on our approved suppliers list and we had a good idea what was needed to get this one back up and running.

We got to the stage of disassembly when we thoroughly realised the extent of the damage and the further work that would be required to get this one flying again.

This drone cost over £1000.00 brand new. Therefore despite the extent of the damage it was still very economical to get this repaired rather than replaced.

Parts Required: Gimbal Yun Vibration Damper Mount Plate and Replacement Motor Arm Front LEFT With LED (Pilots Left!).

Requirments for repair: Various Precision Tools, Micro-Soldering Cababilities, Parts, good understanding of electronic dissassembly and reassembly and alot of old fashioned patience.

Gadget Rehabs Repairability Rating: We would give the Mavic Pro a 3/10 for repairabilty. Whilst these DJI Mavic Pro Drones are very well designed and of high quality  it certainly needs a professional to complete repairs on it properly.

The average person may find it difficult even if following the best YouTube DJI Mavic Pro repair guides or iFixit guides. Moreover micro-soldering is required.

Take a look at the damage and internals within the image below. We will shortly be uploading an in flight video to our Facebook Page. We completed the work on this repair for less than £170.00 and within 5 working days.

The customer will be happy to have this back in full working order again.

DJI Mavic Pro.

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iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, XS, XS Max Back Glass Repair and Replacement

Have you cracked the back glass on your Apple iPhone. Apple iPhone devices from 8 upwards have the been fitted with glass on the front and back glass. Not to worry we have the cure and can have your iPhone looking fresh again within no time.

We complete these repairs on a same day service so you wont be without your device for too long. Prices start from £90.00 so get in touch and have your devices looking great again.

iPhone X back glass repair

Check our back housing prices by clicking here or click on the get quote button below.

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Does your Macbook battery need changing?

How to check your Macbook battery health.

Is your Macbook battery not lasting as long?. Typically the average user can expect their Macbook battery to last 2 years. After which you may start to notice that the battery does not perform as optimally as it did before.

The good news is. Batteries can quite easily be changed in your Macbook and at very affordable prices. So please do not give up on your Macbook just because you're not getting the 10 hours that Apple promised you when you first purchased it.

To check your battery health on your Macbook navigate as follows. Click the Apple icon on your destop (top left). Find and click "about this mac". Find and click "system information". Search for power. You should then see something similar to the image below.

Macbook Battery Health Check
Macbook Battery Health Check

A device will have 80% of its capacity once it has reached 1000 cycles. By Apples standards your battery is actually categorised as consumed once it reaches 1000 cycles. See Apples Blog.

At Gadget Rehab we would not advise to take Apples advice for gospel by change your battery when it reaches 1000 cycles. Especially if it is still operating OK  at this cycle level. However if you are experiencing battery related issues and your cycle count is over 1000 it may be best for us to have a look into this for you.

Another good indicator is the battery condition status. This should say normal however if you notice any other warnings then it may be best to have a professional look into this for you. Even if the count is showing less than 1000.

If you feel that your Macbook could do with servcing or you require your battery to be changed. Please give us a call on 01494 534 008 or get a quote online.

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Gaming PC Repair UK

Today we had a Vibox PC in for repair where the power supply had failed.

There was a bang and some smoke on the pretest as a result of the failed components on the power supply.

Having experienced this surcharge we decided it was best to quote the customer for a new power supply rather than trying to fault find and repair the existing one.

Vibox Gamers PC Repair

Anyone that has changed a power supply on a PC will know how long this takes. Especially when the previous build has poor cable management.

It took our technician from start to finish just over 2 hours including testing to get this sorted. It now starts perfectly with no smoke, bangs or surcharges.

Our service includes cleaning all components and applying new thermal paste. If you have a PC that requires repair, whether it is used for gaming or general use. Give us a call on 01494 534 008 or complete our quotes form.

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Dre Beats Headphone Repair UK

Don’t dispose of your Dre Beats/Beats by Dre headphones when they become faulty. Common faults they develop include blown or failed speaker, no output, general wear and tear, headphone jack repairs.

At GadgetRehab High Wycombe we can complete these repairs via a postal or walk in service.

Beats Headphone Repair.

Depending on the fault most repairs will cost between £36.00 – £60.00. If you are unsure of the fault or need your Dre Beats Headphone repair to be diagnosed we can do this for £18.00.

Give us a call on 01494 534 008 or get a quote via our website.

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