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Guides: help with phones, iPads and laptops
Good advice and guides from our workshop in Odense and Nyborg – about screens, batteries, water damage, charging and much more.
PC8 Nov 20266 min read
Slow computer? What you can do yourself – and when it needs a repair
Is your computer slow? Here are 7 things you can try yourself, when it needs a repair, and…Read the guide →
Samsung5 Nov 20264 min read
Moisture detected on your Samsung? How to get it charging again
Does your Samsung say "Moisture detected"? Learn what the message means and what you can do before getting…Read the guide →
iPhone5 Nov 20264 min read
How much does an iPhone battery replacement cost? Prices and signs of a worn battery
See what an iPhone battery replacement costs at ITech-Rep, and how to check for yourself whether the battery…Read the guide →
Good advice4 Nov 20265 min read
Phone got wet? What to do now – and what a water damage diagnosis is
Phone got wet? Switch it off, don't turn it on to test it, and don't charge it. Here's…Read the guide →
PC3 Nov 20265 min read
Laptop or computer won’t turn on? What to check first
If your laptop or PC won't turn on, start with the power: charger, wall socket and cable. Let…Read the guide →
iPad3 Nov 20265 min read
Why won’t my iPad charge?
iPad won't charge? Check the cable, charger and charging port, charge for 30 minutes and force restart –…Read the guide →
iPhone3 Nov 20266 min read
My iPhone won’t turn on
iPhone gone black and won't turn on? Check whether it's off or just the screen, charge it, do…Read the guide →
iPad3 Nov 20264 min read
iPad Unavailable
Does your iPad say "iPad Unavailable"? See why it happens, how to unlock it from the Lock Screen…Read the guide →
iPhone2 Nov 20265 min read
Cracked iPhone screen – what should you do now?
Cracked your iPhone screen? See what to do right now, how to tell if it's just the glass,…Read the guide →
Samsung2 Nov 20265 min read
Lines or a black screen on your Samsung – what should you do?
Green line or black screen on your Samsung Galaxy? See what causes it, what you can test yourself,…Read the guide →
iPhone2 Nov 20263 min read
Repair or sell your old iPhone? How to work it out
Should your old iPhone be repaired or sold? See what to check: age, condition, battery and damage.Read the guide →
PlayStation2 Nov 20263 min read
PS5 no picture? How to tell if the HDMI port is broken
Black screen on your PS5? Try these simple checks with the cable, the TV and Safe Mode before…Read the guide →iPhone2 Nov 20264 min read
How much does an iPhone screen replacement cost?
The price of an iPhone screen replacement depends on the model, the screen quality and the damage. See…Read the guide →
Good advice14 May 20264 min read
How do you apply a tempered glass screen protector correctly?
Apply tempered glass without bubbles: clean the screen, remove every speck of dust and press from the middle…Read the guide →
iPhone7 May 20263 min read
Make your iPhone battery last longer
Avoid heat, turn on Optimised Charging, keep iOS updated and don't run the battery flat. See the habits…Read the guide →
Good advice4 May 20263 min read
Stop your charging cables breaking – tips and good advice
Pull the plug, not the cable, avoid sharp bends and coil it loosely. See why charging cables break,…Read the guide →
iPad21 Apr 20263 min read
Common iPad faults
Cracked screen, worn battery, charging problems, an unresponsive screen or freezing software. See the common iPad faults, what…Read the guide →
iPad21 Apr 20263 min read
iPad charging slowly – causes and fixes
iPad charging slowly? It's usually a weak charger, a worn cable or lint in the port. See the…Read the guide →
Good advice14 Jul 20253 min read
Your phone’s battery drains fast
Phone battery draining fast? Learn the signs of a worn battery, other common causes, and how to check…Read the guide →
iPad14 Jul 20253 min read
How does an iPad get water damage?
How iPads typically get water damage, what liquid does inside them, and what you should – and shouldn't…Read the guide →
iPhone14 Jul 20254 min read
The most common ways an iPhone gets water damage
Toilets, spills, rain, steam and swimming: the most common causes of iPhone water damage, why water-resistant isn't safe,…Read the guide →
PC27 Jun 20253 min read
Common laptop damage
The most common laptop faults – screen, spills, battery, charging port, hinges and overheating – how to spot…Read the guide →
iPhone27 Jun 20253 min read
The most common iPhone damage
The most common iPhone damage – screen, battery, charging port, back glass, camera and water – how to…Read the guide →
iPhone25 Jun 20253 min read
Why does your iPhone battery drain so fast?
iPhone battery draining fast? Check Battery Health and the iPhone settings that use the most power – and…Read the guide →
iPad25 Jun 20253 min read
Why is your iPad screen not responding?
iPad screen not responding? Find the cause, try a force restart and other fixes yourself, and see when…Read the guide →
iPad25 Jun 20253 min read
Why won’t your iPad update?
iPad won't update? See the common causes – old model, storage, Wi-Fi or battery – what you can…Read the guide →
Good advice27 May 20254 min read
Why does my phone get hot when charging?
A little warmth while charging is normal. See why phones and tablets get hot when charging, how to…Read the guide →iPhone15 Nov 20243 min read
iPhone getting hot
Why your iPhone gets hot – apps, charging, sun, software or a worn battery – how to cool…Read the guide →
iPad15 Nov 20243 min read
iPad keeps restarting
An iPad that keeps restarting usually has a software fault, a faulty app or too little storage. Try…Read the guide →
iPhone23 Oct 20243 min read
How to stop your iPhone from restarting
An iPhone that keeps restarting is usually down to software, a faulty app or a worn battery. Here…Read the guide →
Good advice23 Oct 20243 min read
iPhone frozen
A frozen iPhone is usually caused by an app, a software fault or full storage. Start with a…Read the guide →
Good advice18 Aug 20233 min read
How to protect and look after your smartphone
A good screen protector, a sturdy case and a little care go a long way. Our tips for…Read the guide →Good advice2 Jun 20233 min read
Right to repair and sustainable electronics repair
Right to repair means you should be able to get your electronics repaired instead of buying new. What…Read the guide →
Good advice6 May 20233 min read
How ITech-Rep helps you with your PC
ITech-Rep repairs laptops and desktop PCs in Odense and Nyborg: slow PCs, blue screens, startup faults, viruses and…Read the guide →
Good advice3 May 20232 min read
Mobile emergency alerts in Denmark: the test on 3 May 2023
Denmark tested its new mobile emergency alert system on 3 May 2023. What it is, and how to…Read the guide →
Good advice18 Apr 20233 min read
Repairable computers: 5 popular series
What makes a laptop easy to repair? We look at five popular series – MacBook Pro, Dell XPS,…Read the guide →
Good advice17 Apr 20233 min read
From hobby business to established electronics shop on Funen
ITech-Rep started in 2008 as a small home-based business. Today we have three shops on Funen – two…Read the guide →
Good advice14 Apr 20233 min read
How a professional iPhone repair works at ITech-Rep
An iPhone repair at ITech-Rep follows five steps: diagnosis, price, part replacement, testing and a final check before…Read the guide →
Good advice14 Apr 20233 min read
