{"id":5181,"date":"2020-08-07T07:48:37","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T14:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipartsrepair.com\/?p=5181"},"modified":"2020-08-07T07:48:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T14:48:37","slug":"why-you-should-fix-your-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipartsrepair.com\/why-you-should-fix-your-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Fix Your Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you own an iPhone and you\u2019re a human being, chances are you need a screen repair! Either you dropped your phone on the kitchen floor, your kid got a hold of it, or it fell out of your pocket \u2013 no matter the amount of \u201cUE\u201ds, Apple iPhones are known for easily cracked screens.<\/p>\n<p>Before you decide that you can live with your cracked iPhone 8 screen, consider these points.<\/p>\n<h2>It only gets worse<\/h2>\n<p>With one or two cracks in your screen, the problem will spread into a webbing of cracks that will soon hinder or halt the phone\u2019s use altogether. At this point, it might even be more cost-effective to purchase a new phone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2463\" src=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-1-1024x1024.png\" sizes=\"((min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px)) 480px, ((min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px)) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-1-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-1-480x480.png 480w\" alt=\"Broken iPhone Screen\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>You might run into other problems<\/h2>\n<p>As the cracks in your screen widen, they allow for water and grit to slip in. At this point, not only will you struggle to read your screen, now you\u2019ll also have to wrestle with water damage and malfunctioning beneath your screen. When you do take your phone into a repair shop, you could rack up quite the bill on a screen repair and a phone water damage repair.<\/p>\n<h2>It\u2019ll be harder to sell the phone<\/h2>\n<p>While you may not be thinking about trading in your old iPhone 5S for a new iPhone 11 just yet, the overall appearance \u2013 and hence, vendibility \u2013\u00a0 of your phone should be important to you. Unfortunately, the accrued damage may cause the costs of a phone screen repair to outweigh the benefits. At that point, finding a buyer ready to accept your overwhelmingly damaged phone might be too much of a headache.<\/p>\n<h2>It looks unprofessional<\/h2>\n<p>You might also consider that using an obviously cracked iPhone or Samsung Galaxy actually leaves a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theringer.com\/2017\/3\/29\/16036460\/cracked-iphone-screens-shame-apple-smartphones-9361069088d7\">negative impression<\/a>\u00a0with those around you. You can have the Maserati, the executive job, or even the perfect wardrobe. But a banged-up phone can still do some serious social damage.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you now understand how impactful your cracked screen can be. There are several ways you could protect your screen from further damage if it\u2019s already suffered some bumps and bruises. Or maybe you\u2019ve gone through a screen repair before, and you\u2019re wondering what steps you can take to prevent it happening again. Let\u2019s check out a couple of ways of doing that.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips on Safeguarding Your Smartphone<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2464\" src=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-2-1024x1024.png\" sizes=\"((min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px)) 480px, ((min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px)) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-2-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Repairs-2-480x480.png 480w\" alt=\"Screen Protector on iPhone\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Use a screen protector<\/h3>\n<p>While a screen case is great (we\u2019ll discuss that in the next section), investing in a screen protector is another one of the best ways you can safeguard your phone. You can avoid several coffees-worth of iPhone 8s screen repairs by simply purchasing a screen protector with your phone and having an experienced tech install it for you. Or, you can also install it yourself if you\u2019re confident in your skills. (But we highly recommend coming out to iParts and Phone Repair to have one of our guys give your phone the TLC it deserves.)<\/p>\n<h3>Invest in a quality screen case<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing says \u201cfix my phone\u201d like a cellphone without a case. Would you really purchase a brand new car and not park it safely in your garage? Similarly, a good quality phone screen case guarantees longer device life (and fewer heart attacks when you inevitably drop your phone again).<\/p>\n<h3>Make sure your phone repair shop offers a warranty<\/h3>\n<p>A long warranty for a repair is a vote of confidence for the repair shop\u2019s expertise. The longer the warranty, the greater chance your phone will stay repaired (and that you won\u2019t wake up with a different problem the next day). Besides what it says about your repair technician\u2019s work, a warranty also means extra security for you, your device, and your wallet. That\u2019s why\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ipartsrepair.com\/about-us\/\">iParts and Phone Repair<\/a>\u00a0offers a guaranteed warranty for your peace of mind.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2466\" src=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screen-repairs-3-1024x1024.png\" sizes=\"((min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px)) 480px, ((min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px)) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screen-repairs-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screen-repairs-3-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/quickfixiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/screen-repairs-3-480x480.png 480w\" alt=\"Expert Phone Repair Tech\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Although we certainly hope you never run into this issue, you might be in need of a screen repair already. Do yourself a favor and stop by iParts and Phone Repair for a fast, professional repair that won\u2019t leave you with more damage than you started with. We\u2019ll make sure you and your phone have a repaired, fresh start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you own an iPhone and you\u2019re a human being, chances are you need a screen repair! Either you dropped your phone on the kitchen floor, your kid got a hold of it, or it fell out of your pocket \u2013 no matter the amount of \u201cUE\u201ds, Apple iPhones are known for easily cracked screens. 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