Common Phone, Computer, Tablet & Console Repairs

Most Common General Issues

Whether your device has a cracked screen, water damage, overheating, charging or sound problems, or another issue altogether, let our professional expertise save you from a few sleepless nights — and maybe even prevent you from spending hundreds of extra dollars!

SmartPhoneS

Common Issues on Smartphones

Screens, batteries, charging, water damage

Computers

Common Issues on Computers

Displays, batteries, viruses, hard drives

Open laptops on a desk for CPR common computer and laptop repair issues

Tablets

Common Issues on Tablets

Cracked glass, batteries, display faults

Two tablets showing front and back for CPR common tablet and iPad repair issues

Consoles

Common Issues on Game Consoles

No video, power faults,
disc drives, storage

Black game console and controller for CPR common game console repair issues

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Smartphone with cracked glass screen before repair at CPR

Cracked Glass Replacement

Smartphone Repair

A cracked screen only gets worse — and sharp glass can cut fingers or let moisture in. Learn your repair options and what to do first.

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Game console HDMI port being repaired for clear video output

HDMI Port Repair

Game Console Repair

No picture, flickering video or a signal that cuts out usually means a damaged HDMI port, not a bad TV or cable.

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Tablet with cracked glass screen before glass-only repair

Tablet Screen Damage (Glass Only)

Tablet Repair

If the glass is cracked but the display underneath still works, a glass-only repair may be all you need. Learn how to tell.

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Technician repairing a cracked laptop screen at CPR

Laptop Screen Repair

Computer Repair

Cracks, flickering, black screens and dead pixels all point to display damage. Learn what's repairable and what needs replacing.

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Tablet opened for battery replacement at a CPR store

Tablet Battery Replacement

Tablet Repair

Charging slowly, draining fast or not holding a charge overnight? Learn the signs your tablet battery has reached end of life.

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Technician inspecting a smartphone charging port for repair

Charging Port Repair

Smartphone Repair

If your phone only charges at a certain angle or won't charge at all, the port is usually the culprit, not the cable. Here's how to tell.

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Game console being diagnosed for power issues at CPR

Console Power Issues

Game Console Repair

A console that won't turn on, shuts off mid-game or clicks without starting has a power fault. Learn the common causes.

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MacBook Pro opened for battery replacement service

MacBook Pro Battery Replacement

Computer Repair

A swollen battery or a MacBook that dies unplugged means the battery is at end of life. Learn the signs and what's involved.

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Game console disc drive being repaired by a technician

Disc Drive Issues

Game Console Repair

Grinding noises, discs that won't load or eject, and read errors all point to disc drive failure. Learn what's repairable.

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Water Damaged Tablet

Tablet Repair

Liquid spreads fast inside a tablet. Learn the first steps to take, what to avoid, and how water damage is treated.

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Water damaged iPhone being assessed by a CPR repair technician

iPhone Water Damage Repair

Smartphone Repair

Dropped your iPhone in water? What you do in the first few minutes matters most. Learn the right steps, and the myths to avoid.

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MacBook Pro with damaged display ready for screen replacement

MacBook Pro Screen Replacement

Computer Repair

Cracked display, backlight failure or lines across the screen? Learn what a MacBook Pro screen replacement involves.

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Tablet showing LCD display issues with distorted screen

Display & LCD Issues

Tablet Repair

Lines, dead pixels, discoloration or a black screen point to LCD damage rather than cracked glass. Learn the difference.

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Game console hard drive being replaced for storage issues

Storage & Hard Drive Issues

Game Console Repair

Corrupted saves, long load times, install failures or a full drive. Learn when it's stored and how it's fixed.

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Wet smartphone with water droplets needing water damage repair

Water Damaged Phone Repair

Smartphone Repair

Liquid damage doesn't always show up right away. Learn the warning signs, what not to do, and how CPR treats water damaged phones.

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MacBook Pro logic board being replaced by a repair technician

MacBook Pro Logic Board Repair

Computer Repair

A MacBook that won't power on or randomly shuts down may have logic board damage. Learn how board-level repair works.

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Computer Battery Replacement

Computer Repair

If your laptop only runs plugged in or drains within an hour, the battery is worn out. Learn when replacement is the right call.

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Speaker Replacement & Repair

Smartphone Repair

Muffled, crackling or silent audio usually points to a blocked or failing speaker. Learn how to diagnose it and when it needs replacing.

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iPad Mini with cracked screen prepared for replacement

iPad Mini Screen Replacement

Tablet Repair

Cracked or unresponsive iPad Mini display? Learn what's involved in a screen replacement and what to expect.

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Technician removing viruses and malware from a laptop

Virus & Malware Removal

Computer Repair

Pop-ups, sudden slowdowns, browser redirects and unfamiliar programs are classic infection signs. Learn how to clean it up safely.

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iPad Pro motherboard being repaired by a technician

iPad Pro Motherboard Repair

Tablet Repair

An iPad Pro that won't power on or charge may have motherboard damage. Learn how board-level repair works.

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Technician testing battery health on a mobile device at CPR

Battery Problems (All Devices)

Smartphone Repair

Phone, tablet or laptop. Learn how batteries fail, the warning signs to watch for, and when a battery needs replacing.

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MacBook Pro keyboard being replaced at a CPR repair store

MacBook Pro Keyboard Replacement

Computer Repair

Sticky, repeating or dead keys are common MacBook keyboard failures. Learn what causes them and how they're fixed.

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MacBook Air opened for hard drive replacement

MacBook Air Hard Drive Replacement

Computer Repair

Running out of space or seeing signs of drive failure? Learn what a hard drive replacement involves and how data is handled.

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iPhone 7 with damaged screen prepared for screen replacement

iPhone 7 Screen Replacement

Smartphone Repair

Cracked or unresponsive iPhone 7 display? Learn what's involved in a screen replacement and how long the repair takes.

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Computer memory and hard drive components during an upgrade

Memory & Hard Drive Upgrade

Computer Repair

A slow computer often just needs more memory or a faster drive, not a replacement. Learn which upgrade actually helps.

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iPhone 12 undergoing water damage inspection and repair

iPhone 12 Water Damage Repair

Smartphone Repair

Water resistant isn't waterproof. Learn what liquid exposure does to an iPhone 12 and the steps to take before damage spreads.

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Home Button Replacement

Smartphone Repair

An unresponsive or sticky home button can make your phone frustrating to use. Learn the common causes and repair options.

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Laptop showing a start-up error caused by hard drive failure

Start-Up Error & Hard Drive Issues

Computer Repair

Boot loops, error messages and blue screens usually point to drive or software failure. Learn how to diagnose the cause.

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Screen Damage

Smartphone Repair

Cracks, dead pixels, black spots and unresponsive touch are all screen damage, but they don't all mean the same repair.

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Technician transferring data between two computers

Data Transfer

Computer Repair

Moving to a new computer? Learn how to transfer files, photos and settings safely without losing anything along the way.

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iPhone SE with cracked display ready for screen replacement

iPhone SE Screen Replacement

Smartphone Repair

Cracked iPhone SE display? Learn what a screen replacement involves and how quickly CPR can turn it around.

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Technician repairing a cracked iPhone screen at a CPR store

iPhone Screen Repair

Smartphone Repair

Cracked, black or unresponsive iPhone screen? Learn what your repair options are and how to choose the right one.

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iPhone battery being removed during battery replacement service

iPhone Battery Replacement

Smartphone Repair

Dying by lunchtime or shutting off at 30%? Learn the signs your iPhone battery is worn out and what a replacement involves.

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Damaged cell phone camera lens before replacement repair

Cell Phone Camera Repair

Smartphone Repair

Blurry photos, black screen or a cracked lens? Learn whether it's the lens, the module or software, and how it gets fixed.

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Smartphone with shattered back glass housing before repair

Back Housing & Glass Damage

Smartphone Repair

Shattered back glass isn't just cosmetic, it can expose internal components. Learn your options for back housing repair.

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Technician recovering data from a damaged smartphone

Phone Data Recovery

Smartphone Repair

Photos and contacts on a damaged phone usually aren't gone for good. Learn what's recoverable and what to avoid doing first.

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Power Button Repair

Smartphone Repair

A stuck, loose or unresponsive power button is a common wear-and-tear failure. Learn what causes it and how it's repaired.

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Close-up of a smartphone USB port during replacement repair

USB Port Replacement

Smartphone Repair

Loose connections, slow charging or a port full of debris. Learn how to tell a dirty port from a damaged one.

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Smartphone headphone jack being inspected for repair

Headphone Jack Repair

Smartphone Repair

Crackling audio, one-sided sound or headphones that won't stay connected usually mean a worn or damaged jack.

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Technician repairing a cell phone antenna for signal issues

Cell Phone Antenna Repair

Smartphone Repair

Dropped calls and weak signal in places that used to work fine can point to antenna damage, not your carrier.

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iPhone displaying Error 53 message on screen

iPhone Error 53

Smartphone Repair

Error 53 can lock you out of your iPhone entirely. Learn what triggers it and what your recovery options are.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 opened for battery replacement

Galaxy S20 Battery Replacement

Smartphone Repair

Fast draining or swelling battery in your Galaxy S20? Learn the warning signs and what a replacement involves.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 during battery replacement service

Galaxy Note 20 Battery Replacement

Smartphone Repair

If your Note 20 no longer holds a charge through the day, the battery is likely worn. Learn the signs and next steps.

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Console Repairs

We Fix Game Consoles Too

PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo — not just phones. If your console won't display, won't power on, or won't read a disc, bring it into your local CPR store for a free diagnostic.

No video output

Won't power on

Disc drive failure

Storage errors

PlayStation and Xbox consoles with controllers for CPR game console repair common issues

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What's Wrong With Your Phone, Computer, Tablet or Console?

Most Common General Issues

Browse Issues by category

Cracked Glass Replacement

HDMI Port Repair

Tablet Screen Damage (Glass Only)

Laptop Screen Repair

Tablet Battery Replacement

Charging Port Repair

Console Power Issues

MacBook Pro Battery Replacement

Disc Drive Issues

Water Damaged Tablet

iPhone Water Damage Repair

MacBook Pro Screen Replacement

Display & LCD Issues

Storage & Hard Drive Issues

Water Damaged Phone Repair

MacBook Pro Logic Board Repair

Computer Battery Replacement

Speaker Replacement & Repair

iPad Mini Screen Replacement

Virus & Malware Removal

iPad Pro Motherboard Repair

Battery Problems (All Devices)

MacBook Pro Keyboard Replacement

MacBook Air Hard Drive Replacement

iPhone 7 Screen Replacement

Memory & Hard Drive Upgrade

iPhone 12 Water Damage Repair

Home Button Replacement

Start-Up Error & Hard Drive Issues

Screen Damage

Data Transfer

iPhone SE Screen Replacement

iPhone Screen Repair

iPhone Battery Replacement

Cell Phone Camera Repair

Back Housing & Glass Damage

Phone Data Recovery

Power Button Repair

USB Port Replacement

Headphone Jack Repair

Cell Phone Antenna Repair

iPhone Error 53

Galaxy S20 Battery Replacement

Galaxy Note 20 Battery Replacement

We Fix Game Consoles Too

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