Having a problem with your cell phone is incredibly frustrating. In a time where so many things are completely reliant upon access to our phones, a simple mechanical or electrical issue is enough to completely throw us off course for days. That’s why many people pay so much for phone repairs; they simply are necessary to our daily lives.
The problem: as phones become more powerful and complex, they have more things inside them that can break. This also makes them more expensive to repair, with the average cell phone repair bill costing hundreds of dollars. What exactly can go wrong with your smartphone? How much would it cost to repair?
Cracked Screens
A cracked screen is one of the most common issues with any phone. Whether you dropped it, banged it into something, or had something fall on it, your phone screen is very prone to cracking. Cracked screen repairs can cost between $300– $650 depending on the phone, its screen size, and the extent of the damage behind the screen.
Liquid Damage
Moisture and liquid damage can be the death of your phone. In the best of cases, it can damage some internal components that need to be replaced. When this happens, the repair bill can be as low as $250 and as high as $400. This can depend on whether the phone was fully submerged for some time or simply had something spilled on it.
Charging Port Failure
If something hits your phone while it has a charging cable plugged into it, the port can become damaged. In the most extreme cases, some internal components can also become damaged as well. If the issue is not with your charger, and is indeed a problem within the charging port, the repair can cost up to $200.
Battery Issues
If your phone is refusing to turn on or hold a charge for long periods of time, the most likely issue is that something is wrong with the battery. Battery issues should be taken care of as soon as possible, as they can lead to swelling/exploding batteries, which can be dangerous as they pose a fire hazard. If you need to have your battery replaced, expect to pay between $75 to $150.
Button Failure
Touchscreen malfunctions and broken home buttons can be the result of many underlying issues with your phone, and the repairs for them can be all over the map depending on what type of phone you are using and what exactly is wrong with it. These issues often require extensive diagnostics, which up the repair bills because of the time it takes to identify precisely what the issue is.
Whatever the Issue, Make Sure You Can Afford It!
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