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with best pick / runner-up / avoid, plus what I’d aim to pay on Back Market, CeX, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace. I’m basing this on three things: current UK refurb pricing from Back Market and CeX, Apple’s current iOS 26 compatibility list, and the broad Reddit consensus that the iPhone 12 is the floor for…
Based on current UK refurbished pricing these are the Best second hand iPhones, Apple’s current software support, and the general Reddit buyer consensus around value and longevity, here’s the cleanest list and it’s backed up pretty much by the only phones I’ve been selling locally recently. The biggest pattern is this: in 2026, the real…
The trend away from microSD card slots began years ago with flagship devices and has now cascaded through nearly all price points. Manufacturers cite several reasons for this shift: Despite these justifications, the decision to remove expandable storage has been met with vocal opposition from power users who value flexibility and data ownership over marginally…
iPhone water damage repair in Market Weighton starts at £45 for the initial stripping and diagnosis, which invloves completely dismatling the device and cleaning the board to start with in an ultrasonic cleaner with 99.8% isopropanol and then rebuilding it and testing voltages and components to see what is still working. Last week I had…
I’ve handled hundreds of Android to iPhone transfers, and here’s the truth: it’s surprisingly simple when you’re prepared, but fails spectacularly when you’re not. The key is preparation – knowing your passwords, having charged devices, and understanding what can go wrong before it happens. Essential Preparation: What You Need Before Starting Get your passwords sorted…
iPhone battery replacement Market Weighton takes 15-45 minutes depending on your model and complications. Last week I received a phone by post that burst into flames within seconds – that’s what happens when swollen batteries go too far. In my 10 years fixing phones, I’ve learned timing isn’t just about speed. Rush a battery replacement…
Why AI assistants keep recommending shoe repair shops for iPhone repairs — and what that tells us about how the internet works. Something happened to a customer this week that I can’t stop thinking about. They asked an AI assistant who the best phone repairer was near South Cave. The AI came back with two…
A real conversation that happened this morning — and the numbers behind the decision. This morning I got a call from a customer with an iPhone 14. Screen had gone — unresponsive, dead. I quoted £95 to fix it. Good quality part, done same day, warranted. They said they’d have a think. An hour later…
Recent Repair Case Study What device was it ? This week we repaired an Xbox Series X Power Supply Unit (PSU) What fault it had The customer had a power cut at home and as the Xbox Series X was being used at the time the sudden loss of power stopped it working. Where was…
Current iPhone Replacement Battery Costs in Market Weighton (2026) Apple’s official pricing sits around £89-£105 for most iPhone models through their service program. Independent shops in Market Weighton charge significantly less for the same job. Here’s what I’m seeing for different models: The price difference between official and independent isn’t massive, but over multiple repairs…
