Category: Tips and Tricks


  • Who Fixed Your Phone? Because It Wasn’t the Cobbler.

    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…

  • Repair v Replace – Is a £95 Screen Repair Really Expensive?

    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…

  • Xbox Power Supply  Repair in Market Weighton

    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…

  • iPhone Battery Cost Market Weighton 2026: Real Prices

    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…

  • How Much Does Phone Screen Repair Cost in Market Weighton? (2026 Prices)

    Real Prices Phone screen repair costs in Market Weighton costs between £40-£300 depending on your device, with quality repairs averaging £80-£150. I needed my iPhone 15 screen fixed fast, booked online with Mend My iPhone, paid £120, and walked out in under an hour with a working phone. That experience taught me something crucial: price…

  • Stop Getting Caught Out by Scam Emails: Slow Down and Actually Read

    We’ve all seen them.The “you’ve won something” email. The “urgent account issue.” The “click here now or else.” Some are laughably bad. Others are just convincing enough to trip people up—especially when you’re busy, distracted, or scrolling quickly. They are scam emails quite empliy. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:Most scam emails don’t rely on sophistication. They…

  • Dropped Your Phone in Water? Do These 5 Things Immediately

    Your phone just got wet. Stop. Act now. Moisture corrodes circuit boards within seconds. At Mend My iPhone, we see dozens of water-damaged phones in Hull every month. The ones that survive? The owner acted fast. 🚨 The Emergency Checklist (Do This NOW) 1. Power It Off: If it’s on, switch it off right away. Electricity and…

  • 10 Common iPhone Problems and How to Fix Them

    Based on our research from our customers over the years and more commonly what comes into our repair shop each day, here are 10 commonly reported iPhone problems that users often seek help and solutions for and at the end we will break each section down into more detail and offer self help solutions for…

  • iPad Screen Repair Pocklington: Cost & Where to Get Fixed

    Need an iPad Repair, Pocklington? (We’re Just 12 Minutes Away!) If you’re in Pocklington and staring at a cracked iPad screen, don’t face the traffic into Hull or York. We’re practically on your doorstep! Located just 7 miles away in Market Weighton, we’re a quick 10-12 minute dash down the A1079. Why Pocklington residents trust…

  • Phone Not Charging? Why 90% of Charging Issues are Simple Fixes

    How to Fix a Phone That’s Not ChargingWhen someone walks into my shop and says, “My phone isn’t charging,” they usually expect bad news. A dead battery. A broken charging port. A phone on its last legs.After 12 years repairing technology, and a lifetime of taking things apart and figuring out why they’ve stopped working,…