How to Handle a Broken Screen: Solutions and Prevention Tips

How to Handle a Broken Screen: Solutions and Prevention Tips

A broken screen can be a frustrating experience, whether it’s on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. In this blog, we’ll explore quick solutions for dealing with a broken screen and offer tips on how to prevent future damage.

 

Understanding the Impact of a Broken Screen

– Visual Impairment: A broken screen can make it difficult to view content clearly, affecting your ability to use the device effectively.

– Touch Sensitivity Issues: Cracks can interfere with touch sensitivity, making it hard to navigate apps or type messages.

– Potential for Further Damage: Leaving a broken screen unrepaired can lead to more severe internal damage over time.

 

Quick Solutions for a Broken Screen

1. Assess the Damage:

– Determine the extent of the damage. Is it just a crack, or is the screen completely shattered?

– Check if the device is still functional despite the damage.

 

2. Temporary Fixes:

– Screen Protector: Apply a screen protector to prevent further cracking and to hold the glass together temporarily.

– Clear Tape: Use clear tape over the cracks to prevent glass shards from falling out and to maintain touch functionality.

 

3. Professional Repair Services:

– Same-Day Delivery: At Fix ‘n Go, we understand the urgency of getting your device back in working order. That’s why we offer same-day delivery for screen repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine.

– High-Quality Products and Services: We use only the highest quality parts for screen replacements, backed by our expert technicians who guarantee reliable and professional service.

– Consider the cost of repair versus replacement, especially for older devices.

 

Preventing Future Screen Damage

– Use a Protective Case: Invest in a sturdy case that offers screen protection to absorb shocks from drops.

– Avoid Extreme Conditions: Keep your device away from extreme temperatures and moisture, which can weaken the screen.

– Be Mindful of Handling: Handle your device with care, avoiding placing it in back pockets or precarious positions.

 

Conclusion

Dealing with a broken screen doesn’t have to be a hassle. By understanding the impact, exploring quick fixes, and taking preventive measures, you can ensure your device remains in top condition. For professional repair services, visit Fix ‘n Go at 2725 N Pine Hills Rd, Suite B, Orlando, FL 32808, where we offer immediate diagnostics, same-day delivery, and high-quality products and services.

Charging Port Got Damaged or Facing Other Issues?

Charging Port Got Damaged or Facing Other Issues?

Is your phone not charging? Discover the potential reasons and prevention tips with Fix ‘N Go.

Are you facing difficulties in charging your phone? You might be encountering issues related to dirt, cables, charging dock, or even the charging port of your device. Don’t worry, at Tecnovedades, our store located in Orlando, Florida, we are here to provide you with solutions and offer tips to prevent these problems in the future.

Problem Identification: Before visiting our store in Orlando, we suggest performing some basic checks. Try using a new charger and ensure it is working correctly. Additionally, check for any residues or obstructions in your device’s charging port. If, despite these checks, your phone still won’t charge, there may be a more serious problem. In that case, our team of professional technicians will be happy to assist you at our store.

Why Charging Ports Get Damaged? The charging system of mobile devices is frequently used, resulting in natural wear and tear on charging ports. However, there are also other factors that can cause damage to these ports. Here are some of them:

Incorrect cable insertion: By inserting the cable into a MICRO charging port incorrectly, such as attempting to connect it upside down, there is a risk of damaging the charging port. At Tecnovedades, we recommend paying attention to the correct orientation when connecting the cable. Additionally, we offer high-quality chargers to ensure safe and efficient charging for all your devices.

Exposure to water: Although some devices promise water resistance, it’s important to note that it doesn’t make them completely waterproof. Exposing your phone to water can cause damage to the charging port and other internal components, affecting its functionality. We recommend keeping your devices away from water as much as possible to avoid potential issues.

Lack of care in dirty environments: Environments filled with dirt or dust can be detrimental to the charging ports of your devices. The accumulation of dirt in the port can hinder proper cable connection and, over time, lead to damage. Regularly cleaning the charging port with care and following the manufacturer’s instructions is recommended to prevent any possible damage.

At Fix ‘N Go, we prioritize the proper maintenance and functionality of your mobile devices. We handle each of these problems with professionalism and provide reliable repair services at our Orlando store.

Please remember that during the charging process, it is advisable not to use the phone as it can not only affect your device’s performance but also pose a potential health risk.

We hope these tips are helpful. Feel free to visit our Fix ‘N Go store in Orlando, Florida, if you need assistance or have any additional questions.

A ‘Liquid detected in connector’ message appeared on my iPhone.

A ‘Liquid detected in connector’ message appeared on my iPhone.

You don’t need to drop your phone into water, sometimes ambient humidity is enough for this message to appear: this is how you can proceed safely.

Regardless of the fact that since the generation of the iPhone 7, Apple’s phones have some resistance to water, even if you use them as if they weren’t water-resistant (no, I don’t take them with me bare in the swimming pool or beach, and neither in the shower), from time to time you get a bit of a scare. I usually carry my iPhone around my neck and also in my hands, and it won’t be the first or the last time that one of the scariest messages appears on my screen: ‘Liquid found in the Lightning/USB-C connector.’

The first consequence of this message is that you can’t charge the phone and, in case you are charging it at that moment, Apple strongly recommends disconnecting the charging cable and leaving it for a few hours to dry. Throughout my life as an iPhone user, this has happened to me a few times and beyond the cold sweat, I’ve learned not only how to get it to dry, but also what to do and what not to do.

To charge or not to charge? There’s a trick to keep your iPhone battery going.

I insist: I don’t go into the water with the iPhone, and I’ve never even had an accident where, for example, a wave sweeps my towel away taking my phone. Sometimes it’s enough to have the phone exposed to the open air where there’s humidity, or directly when it’s raining, for a warning message to show up. And the worst part is that you usually find out when you’re about to charge your iPhone because the battery is low.

Even so, Apple usually offers the option of an emergency charge. That is, even though it recommends that the device (or the connector) dry out before charging, it allows you to supply power to it with the cable at your own risk. If there is humidity inside the connector and we insist on electricity passing through, the process could corrode the part or directly damage the device permanently. When in doubt, I don’t take the risk.

I have a plan B: I don’t like wireless charging very much (in short, it seems inefficient to me), but I always have my wireless charger handy for charging just by placing it on the pad. This leaves the connector area free to continue drying, but the iPhone’s battery gets filled without damaging components, which allows me to continue using it.

How to remove moisture from the connector safely.

 

From that moment on, I’ve bought myself some time: I have the iPhone fully charged and I under no circumstances, plug the charger into the socket. There are many methods to dry a phone: with rice, with alcohol, and there are even those who risk applying heat (spoiler: better not to), but for me, the former methods are impractical.

After all, rice might dry it out, but you can’t prevent a grain or dust getting into some slot. In that scenario, I prefer to place it vertically, with the charging port facing downwards so the water can drop by gravity and place a couple of silica bags next to it.

Given that in my case it is usually due to sporadic exposure to humidity or a drop of water and not because it has fallen into the water directly, we are talking about small amounts of liquid, something that is generally solved with a little patience and holding the mobile in a vertical position with the port at the bottom, shaking it a bit or giving it a few gentle taps.

I also keep the phone upright so that the water falls by gravity and place a kitchen paper underneath, which helps me to dry the charging cable plug. After leaving it to dry in a dry area away from direct sunlight for a while, I try again with the same cable or another one, as you never know if the problem might be in the cable.

Finally, I also turn it off completely in case it is a technical problem and to avoid functioning with humidity, and usually after a while, I can charge the phone as usual.