Cell Phone Repair Service in Hawaii

Cell Phone Repair Service in Hawaii:

Save Money on your Monthly Smartphone Bill!

“Cell phones” are now sophisticated handheld computers that act as our personal assistants and not just portable telephones (if you are interested in how they evolved see: From Telephone to Smartphone: A Long Way in a Short Time!). They cost $600-900 new but because their costs are subsidized by the service providers they are “hidden” in our monthly bills and “affordable” new devices (typically $200) are used as an enticement to sign expensive service contracts. Regardless of what they are called, these contracts include significant cost and financing fees for our new smartphones that are billed as monthly service charges. They are equivalent to leasing an automobile and exchanging it for a new one every two years. While this system has its advantages, it is also the most expensive for us and possibly the most profitable for the service providers. Insurance fees just add more hidden expenses and we still end up paying a significant deductible if we have to use our insurance, not to mention the hassle of trying to make a claim! (See also: Cell Phone Insurance?) All this adds up to a big bill each month!

Today’s smartphones are reliable and can take some abuse before they stop working. In fact, they are so dependable that we take them for granted and are always surprised and dismayed when they break. Unfortunately, most of us are still naïve and confused about what to do next when it happens to us. We have been conditioned to think that our only choice is to go back to the dealer or service provider and trade our broken device for a new replacement, typically at substantial cost and inconvenience and ultimately with the requirement of signing a new expensive “lease”. We wouldn’t trade in our car every time it has a problem but we don’t mind doing it with our smartphones because we see it as our only option or we think it is our “best” option. It’s time for us to become better informed and to think this through again!

The current system evolved because there was no such thing as Cell Phone Repair Service in Hawaii or anywhere else. Cell phones began as “throw-away” devices and we all accepted that, especially since every new model added revolutionary features like MP3 players, cameras and higher resolution displays. Today, however, when “retina” displays, HD video cameras, MP3 players and many other features come standard on most of our smartphones, automatically upgrading them to the newest model may not be the best choice. Now that quality repair service is available in Hawaii, we have other options.

The professionals at MobileREMEDIES® Cellphone/electronic repair can almost always repair or refurbish your smartphone, restore your data and give you a warranty on parts and labor, all for a fraction of the cost of a new device. It is hassle-free and can often be done while you wait or run a short errand! They can also offer you a refurbished smartphone upgrade of your choosing at a significant savings and still provide you with a 1-year warranty that is identical to the manufacturer’s warranty on a new device. All of this is independent of any service contract and requires no new commitment of any kind. In other words, your service provider has no leverage to make you sign a new contract and suddenly you have the power to negotiate monthly fees. BYOD pricing (“Bring Your Own Device”), with or without a contract, is now available to savvy smartphone users from all major service providers and can generate significant monthly savings. Over a typical 2-year contract period, these savings add up and can put hundreds of dollars back in your pocket!

At MobileREMEDIES®, with locations on Maui and Oahu, you get a free diagnostic evaluation and an estimate of the repair costs and time required. If they can’t fix your device, you pay nothing for the attempt. You also always get a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. In addition to cellphones, they also repair iPads and all other tablet PC’s as well as iPods, game systems (Xbox, PlayStations, Wii, etc.) laptops and desktop computers. They also provide web services for individuals and small businesses, buy broken devices for cash or in-store credit and sell refurbished devices with a 1-year warranty. You can also find them at iPhone repair Hawaii, iPad repair Hawaii, iPod repair Hawaii and Xbox repair Hawaii. You may also go to www.mobileremedies.com or call 1-800-867-5048.

SUMMARY:

Your current cell phone service contract almost certainly contains hidden charges to cover the costs of financing your smartphone. When your device stops working give some serious thought to getting it repaired or upgrading to a refurbished device at a reputable repair center here in Hawaii rather than trading it in for a new one. You can typically do this for a fraction of the cost of a new device and recover your data as well, sometimes while you wait or run a short errand! If your device looks, feels and functions like new without being tied to a service contract you will suddenly have access to BYOD pricing (Bring Your Own Device) with all major service providers lowering your monthly service fees and saving you big bucks each year. At MobileREMEDIES® Cellphone/Electronic Repair centers you get a 1-year warranty on parts and labor and if they can’t fix your device, you pay nothing for the attempt. It’s time to take advantage of all your options!

Part 1 - (Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 1: CAN I Repair My Own Cell Phone?)

Part 2 - (Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 2: SHOULD I Repair My Own Cell Phone?)

Part 3 - (Cell Phone Repair Service in Hawaii)

Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 2: SHOULD I Repair My Own Cell Phone?

Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 2:

 SHOULD I Repair My Own Cell Phone?

(Some advice from the professionals at MobileREMEDIES®)

 (If your real question is “CAN I Repair My Own Cell Phone?” then read Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 1 first)

Inevitably in today’s world each of us at one time or another, will find ourselves staring at our cracked or non-functioning cell phone wondering what to do next. What about do-it-yourself smartphone repair? It makes good sense to consider all of the options so why not? In Part 1 we looked at the feasibility of doing just that and listed a number of recommendations to help increase our chances of success.  We concluded that while it definitely is not for everybody, it might be possible for some of us. Before making a final decision however, it is worthwhile looking at some of the reasons why we may wish to consider professional repair services instead.

1.- Repair technicians have taken apart and re-assembled smartphones identical to ours multiple times and already know where the “rough spots” are and what parts are fragile or “stubborn”.  They already know the order that must be followed in removing and replacing modules.

2.- Repair centers have sophisticated workstations with special lighting and magnification as well as sets of tools specifically designed for repairing these devices. They also have access to “test housings” which are smartphones identical to yours into which they can install and test individual components from your device quickly and easily.

3.- Professionals usually can make an accurate diagnosis of the problem because they see the same issues over and over again every day. They can also refine or change the diagnosis during the repair if they discover something unexpected, by using the test housings.

4.- Repair centers have parts in-stock for all of the common smartphones and have access to suppliers who can obtain less common ones quickly. If an unexpected part is found defective during the repair, a replacement may be only a few steps and a minute away!

5.- It is often possible to get our smartphones fixed while we wait or run a short errand for less than our insurance deductibles.  Quality repair centers also give a warranty on parts and service, some as long as 1-year, similar to that on a new device.

So, should I repair my own cell phone? The final answer is “probably not”. While it could be gratifying and might be the start of a new career, it may not be the best choice. Most of these comments about smartphones apply equally to other small electronic devices.

In any case, before taking the plunge it costs nothing to check out cell phone repair Hawaii online and call one of the reputable cellphone/electronic repaircompanies.

At MobileREMEDIES®, with locations on Maui and Oahu, if they can’t fix your device, you pay nothing for the attempt. You also always get a 1-year warranty on parts and service. In addition to cellphones, they also repair iPads and all other tablet PC’s as well as iPods, game systems (Xbox, PlayStations, Wii, etc.) laptops and desktop computers. They also provide web services for individuals and small businesses, buy broken devices for cash or in-store credit and sell refurbished devices with a 1-year warranty, similar to a manufacturer’s warranty on a new device. You can also find them at iPhone repair Hawaii, iPad repair Hawaii, iPod repair Hawaii and Xbox repair Hawaii. You may also go to www.mobileremedies.com or call 1-800-867-5048

← Do-it-Yourself Smartphone Repair Part 1: CAN I Repair My Own Cell Phone?

Forgot to back-up your data? All may not be lost!

We all use electronic devices to store data in today’s world and we all know how vulnerable that data can be if a device fails. So, of course we back-up our data on a regular basis, right? Uh, yeah, of course we do? The fact is that unless we set up an automatic back-up system that takes care of itself without requiring our intervention, we often put it off or forget about it about it until it’s too late. Our intentions are good but our device has worked so well for so long that we become complacent. Our data is never as valuable as it is when we realize that we no longer have access to it!

In the past, a broken device usually meant replacement with a new one without any chance of recovering our hard-earned data. Today, however, our small electronic devices including smartphones, iPods, iPads, laptops and game systems (PS3, Xbox, WII etc.) can usually be repaired and our data recovered, often at a fraction of the cost of a new replacement. The increased use “flash memory” or solid state memory and improvements in hard drive technology have made data recovery much more reliable than it used to be.

If you’re a gamer you may have your progress from a number of your favorite games saved on the device’s internal drive along with your gamer profile. Not everyone backs up his or her games online and if your device overheats and suddenly displays flashing colored lights you can replace it, but your access to that data is gone. In today’s world you can search Xbox repair Hawaii or PS3 repair Hawaii and with the right professionals can usually have your own device back within a few days with your own data intact and a 1-year warranty on the repair that is as good as the one that comes with a new device!

You may have collected some very special music playlists or movie clips on your smartphone, iPod or iPad that you customized to suit your tastes or accumulated some precious photographs or videos that you can’t replace. Yes, of course, you should have backed these up and perhaps meant to do it for a long time, but when a device fails it doesn’t take any of this into consideration. Before, we had no choice but to live with our mistakes. Search iPhone repair Hawaii or iPod repair Hawaii or iPad repair Hawaii before you consider replacing your device with a new one. Professionals can often repair your device AND restore your data for less than your insurance deductible!

So, don’t just accept the notion that because you forgot to back up your data that it is automatically lost when your device fails. If you search cell phone/electronic repair Hawaii you will find reputable locations where you can ask questions and get help with all of your electronic needs. At some repair centers, there is no charge if they can’t fix your device! Remember, it costs you nothing to make a few calls and to get professional advice.

Part 1 - (Cell phone repair Hawaii) 

Part 2 - (Tipsfor Finding Third party Services for Your IPod and Ipad)

Part 3-  (Save Money by Repairing your Mobile Device) 

Part 4 - (Forgot to back-up your data?  All may not be lost!)

Part 5 -  To be continued....