milliamp.com Releases Top Ten IPOD IPHONE Repairs List

In an effort to educate the masses, the leader in IPOD repair milliamp.com has released a new list of common repairs that they see day in and day out for Apple’s most recent IPOD and IPHONE models.

IPOD and IPHONE repair is more popular than ever, and if you are having issues with your device, then it is helpful to know that expert repair services are readily available.

Here are the top 10 choices in IPOD and IPHONE repair to keep your device running smoothly without having to invest in a new one (listed from most common to least):

1.     Broken Screen/Digitizers: It is incredibly common for the glass to shatter or crack on your IPOD or IPHONE, but it can be professionally replaced. This is also a solution if the touch function on the screen of your IPHONE or IPOD TOUCH is not working correctly.  The IPHONE is an especially fragile device, and this is an affordable repair option so that you do not have to invest in a completely new device. This is quite a common repair, and it is also a necessity if a broken screen is obstructing you completely from using your device.

2.     Dead (or Dying) Batteries: If you are having an issue with the battery life of your device, you can easily replace the battery without having to buy a new IPOD or IPHONE. Depending on your model, you can also receive a a home IPOD battery replacement kit at an even more affordable cost. Often times, if you are experiencing issues with your device, it may only need a simple and inexpensive battery replacement.

3.     Broken LCD’s: Replacing the LCD on an IPOD or IPHONE takes skill and care, especially since these devices are so easy to damage and break. If you have a broken LCD on your IPOD or IPHONE, then you will be experiencing a blotchy, blank, or inky screen. Instead of throwing in the towel and buying a completely new device, you can easily get this part replaced, or you can even purchase the part by itself to issue your own repair.

4.     No Sound from Headphone Jack: If you are having issues with no sound or distorted sound from the headphone jack of your device, then that is going to interfere with the enjoyment of your phone or music. It is quite simple to replace this part, and it will immediately improve your quality of sound in listening to your IPOD or IPHONE. If you do have a damaged headphone jack, it can cause audio or hold switch issues that can be easily fixed with a replacement part. This is something that needs to be issued by professional technicians to protect your device.

5.     Took a Dunk (Water-Damaged): Water damage may seem like the worst thing that can happen to your IPOD or IPHONE, but it does have the potential to be repaired. Oftentimes, this damage will cause the need for a new logic board to bring your device back to life. This type of damage is something that needs to be assessed by a specialized technician to determine whether or not your IPOD or IPHONE can be saved, or if it needs to sleep with the fishes.

6.     Worn Charging Port: The charging port on your IPOD or IPHONE can wear down, causing your IPHONE or IPOD not to be recognized when you plug it in. This will keep your device from being charged so that it goes dead, meaning that you will not be able to use your IPOD or IPHONE at all. This worn down charging port can be easily replaced with a new charging port by skilled technicians.

7.     Scratched/Dented Backplate/Faceplate: Even if there is no intrinsic damage to your device, your IPOD or IPHONE can easily become scratched, dented, or worn down on the faceplate and backplate. You can replace your faceplate or backplate with a new part that is completely free from scratches so that it will look brand-new again. You can also purchase these parts by themselves to change them out on your own at a lesser cost. Faceplates and backplates come in a number of different colors, so you can replace them even if you just want to change up the look of your device.

8.     Non-Responsive Off/Hold Switch: This is a problem that is easy to fix, and it sometimes will call for the replacement of the headphone jack or logic board of your device. A non-responsive hold switch can be caused by a bad logic board, and it also can be caused by a bad headphone jack because the headphone jack assembly includes the hold switch. This is something that can be professionally assessed to determine what needs to be replaced so that your hold switch will work correctly.

9.     Logic Board Issues: A damaged logic board in your broken IPOD or IPHONE can have a number of symptoms. Some of these symptoms include your IPOD or IPHONE not turning on, a dead device, a hot device, your device being unable to charge, iTunes not recognizing your IPOD or IPHONE, your device producing no sound, and numerous other issues. This is a problem that needs to be assessed by professional technicians to completely replace this logic board. If you are having any mysterious issues with your device, it is best to get them assessed in case your IPOD or IPHONE needs a logic board replacement.

10.  Dust Under the Screen: As annoying as this may be, it is easy to fix! For a low price, you can get the dust underneath the screen of your IPOD or IPHONE professionally cleaned so that you can see clearly again. Once you get dust trapped underneath the glass of your IPOD or IPHONE, it's hard not to be distracted by it. Luckily, this is an easy problem to remedy with a professional cleaning.

The bottom line is that IPOD and IPHONE repair is more popular than ever, but you do need to go to the professionals. All of these IPOD repair options are quite affordable, and they are a much better choice than buying a new IPOD or IPHONE altogether.

More information about IPOD and IPHONE repair services can be found online.

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