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What needs fixing?
Whatever the device, start by finding a repair shop near you.
- Phones: find a repair shop near you
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- Laptops: find a repair shop near you
- Desktops: find a repair shop near you
- Game consoles: find a repair shop near you
- Smartwatches & wearables: find a repair shop near you
- Earbuds & headphones: find a repair shop near you
- TVs: find a repair shop near you
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Call to confirm services. Services vary by shop. Call or message before you visit to confirm they can repair your device.
Common problems, explained
Plain-English articles on common repairs.
Cracked screen
A crack rarely means the device is finished. Screen replacement is one of the most common jobs a repair shop does.
Repair or replace a cracked screenWater damage
Power it off right away and skip the rice: it is a myth. Get it to a repair shop within two hours.
What to do after a spillWon’t charge
Five safe checks to try first, from the cable to lint packed in the port.
Check these 5 thingsBattery problems
Batteries wear out, and replacing one is a routine repair. If a battery is swelling, never press or puncture it.
Battery warning signsSlow computer
Slow often means clutter, a nearly full drive or too little memory. A cleanup or upgrade can make it feel new again.
What can be fixedLost data
Your files are very often still there. Learn what data recovery involves and how to avoid overpaying.
Data recovery explained
Why repair?
Repair saves money, keeps devices in use longer and cuts e-waste. Each figure links to the article it comes from.
$382
a year the average U.S. household could save by repairing its electronics instead of replacing them.
22.3%
of the world’s 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022 was documented as properly collected and recycled.
44%
lower yearly carbon footprint for a Fairphone 4 kept seven years, with two battery replacements, instead of three.
62%
of people replaced the whole device when its battery failed. Only 29% replaced the battery.
Repair or replace? Ask four questions first.
- Is the repair reasonable compared with the full cost of replacing?
- Does the device still do what you need it to do?
- Are parts and support still available for it?
- Is the rest of the device in good shape?
Right to Repair
You have the right to fix what you own
Right to repair means manufacturers make parts, tools and repair information available, so you, or an independent shop you choose, can do the work.
In 2026, new electronics repair laws took effect in Connecticut (July) and Texas (September).
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Our shops are community-based small businesses serving communities across the country, and every one is a member of the Tech Care Association, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association.
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The TCA publishes a Code of Ethics for members, covering basic prices, written invoices and only doing work you authorize.
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