Plain-English articles from the nonprofit Tech Care Association: what breaks, what it costs, and when to repair instead of replace.
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Is It Fixable? How to Tell Before You Buy a New One
A console with no picture, a laptop lid that flops over, or a phone that took a swim may not be the end of…
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Phone Won’t Charge? 5 Things to Check Before You Buy a New One
It is late, your phone is at four percent, and the charging bolt will not appear. Before you price a replacement, know this: a…
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How to Find a Good Tech Repair Shop Near You
Cracked phone, dead laptop, or a console that won't read discs? Every community has skilled repair pros who can fix it, most people just…
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What Happens to Broken Phones? Meet the People Who Give Tech a Second Life
Ever wonder what happens to broken phones? A new video series introduces the repair pros, refurbishers, and recyclers giving tech a second life. Watch…
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Swollen Battery Warning Signs: The 30-Second Check to Do Now
A phone that rocks on a flat table, a lifting screen, a case that stops fitting. These are swollen battery warning signs, and catching…
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