Articles about phone and electronics repair
Amazfit GTR 3 battery replacement through the bonded display
We replaced the battery in an Amazfit GTR 3. This model must be opened through its strongly bonded AMOLED display, making the repair unusually delicate. The original screen was removed safely, the battery replaced and the watch restored to full working order.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 screen magnet replacement
The rotating display on this DJI Osmo Pocket 3 would no longer stay in its working position. We diagnosed the display assembly, replaced the damaged retaining magnet and tested rotation, touch control, image orientation and camera operation.
ASUS ZenBook 14 swollen battery replacement
The battery in this ASUS ZenBook 14 had swollen badly and started forcing the chassis apart. We safely opened the laptop, removed the deformed pack, installed a compatible replacement and tested charging, battery operation and overall stability.
TomTom Rider 550 backlight repair without replacing the display
The display backlight failed on this TomTom Rider 550 motorcycle navigator. Diagnostics found corrosion on two backlight LEDs and the display connector. We opened the multilayer module, replaced the damaged LEDs and restored the original screen.
Nintendo Switch controller stick drift repair
This Nintendo Switch controller was moving the cursor by itself because of stick drift. We desoldered and opened the joystick module, cleaned its contacts and restored accurate control without replacing the module.
Samsung Galaxy Watch after water: corrosion and a partial board repair
Under the microscope, this Samsung Galaxy Watch board was covered in severe corrosion. We replaced multiple damaged chips and rebuilt part of the circuitry, but the heart-rate sensor could not be fully restored. An honest look at a difficult water-damage repair.
Bluetooth speaker battery replacement
The speaker used to play all day, now it dies in an hour or only works on the cable. Why batteries go first, why a cheap replacement is risky, and what a proper job looks like.
Fitbit Sense after water: reboots and drain
The watch got wet, and a week later it started rebooting and losing a full charge in a day. Under the microscope we explain why leakage current is to blame, and what a proper water damage repair involves.
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro water damage: corrosion under the button
A 10 ATM watch stopped responding to a button press after swimming. Here is the corrosion under the microscope, how the repair goes and what not to try at home.
AirPods Max Won't Turn On โ Power Controller Replacement
These AirPods Max showed no signs of life and would not turn on. Diagnostics revealed a fault in the power circuit, and replacing the power controller restored the headphones to working condition.
Motorcycle headset repair: common Cardo, Sena, Interphone and other model faults
Why a motorcycle headset stops charging, loses connection, crackles or fails to detect the microphone, and which assemblies can usually be repaired.
What to do when a device has already been through a bad repair shop
After a poor repair attempt, the issue often becomes more complicated: stripped screws, glue residue, missing parts and new faults appear.