Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken iPhone?

When your iPhone takes a tumble and the screen shatters, or the battery barely lasts till lunch, you face a tough decision: pay for a repair or bite the bullet and buy a new phone. Here is how to decide.

When You Should Repair

1. It's a Newer Model: If your phone is less than 3 years old, repairing it is almost always the more economical choice. A $150 screen repair makes much more sense than a $1,000 new phone.

2. It's Just the Battery: Batteries degrade. It's normal. If the only issue is that your phone dies quickly, a simple battery replacement (usually under $100) will make the phone feel brand new.

3. You Are Happy with the Performance: If the phone still takes great photos, runs your apps smoothly, and does everything you need, there's no reason to upgrade just because of physical damage.

When You Should Replace

1. The Phone is Obsolete: If your iPhone is no longer receiving iOS updates from Apple, it's becoming a security risk. At this point, it's better to invest in a new device.

2. Severe Motherboard Damage: If the phone was run over by a car or suffered catastrophic water damage, the repair costs might exceed the value of the phone itself.

3. You Need New Features: If you've been longing for a significantly better camera, 5G connectivity, or a larger screen, a broken device might be the perfect excuse to finally upgrade.

Not sure what to do? Bring it to TechPoint LLC for a free diagnostic. We'll give you an honest quote so you can make the best decision for your wallet.