Almost always worth it
- Battery replacement: one of the cheapest repairs, and it makes an older phone feel new again.
- Charging port: often just a clean, or a small part.
- Screen on a phone under four years old: far cheaper than replacing the phone.
Check software support
Phones stop getting security updates after a few years. Apple typically supports iPhones for many years, and Samsung and Google now promise up to seven years of updates on their recent flagship phones. If your phone still gets updates, it's usually worth repairing.
Compare the cost with the phone's value
If the repair costs more than half of what the phone is worth second-hand, it may be better to replace it. We'll always give you an honest view before you decide.
Don't forget the hassle
A repair keeps your phone exactly as it was, with your apps, photos and settings. No transferring data or learning a new phone.
Ask us
Call 01788 226425 or book online with your model and the problem. We'll tell you the price and whether we think it's worth it.
Quick answers
Is it worth replacing the battery in an old iPhone?
Usually, yes. It's one of the cheapest repairs and fixes slowdowns and shutdowns caused by a worn battery.
Do you buy broken phones?
Ask us when you call. If a phone isn't worth repairing, we can tell you your options.
Written by the technicians at Rugby Phone Repair Hub, who repair phones at customers' homes and workplaces across Rugby every day.
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