Charging port check
A useful first check for charging issues and cable confusion.
Use this section to compare the main options first, then scroll for the detail, FAQs and related pages underneath.
Your phone has a cracked screen, battery problem, charging issue, water exposure, or performance slowdown.
The aim is to help you decide quickly whether the phone is worth fixing and how urgent the problem really is.
Call if there is water damage, battery swelling, or important data at risk. Otherwise compare likely price and repair value.
Start with the section that matches your problem, then use the linked guide, tool or service page for the next step.
How much does phone repair cost? iPhone screen replacements start from $99 (older models) to $249 (iPhone 15 Pro). Samsung screen replacements from $129. Battery replacements from $79. Charging port repairs from $89.
Should you repair or replace your phone? If the repair costs less than 40% of the phone's current second-hand value and it's under 4 years old, repair is almost always better value. Use our phone repair price estimator.
Cracked glass, broken LCD, or touch not responding. We replace screens on iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel, Oppo, and most Android brands.
Check screen damage →If your phone dies before lunch, struggles in the cold, or shuts off unexpectedly, the battery is failing. Most replacements take under an hour.
Check battery health →A phone that won't charge, charges intermittently, or needs the cable held at an angle usually has a worn charging port. We repair or replace Lightning, USB-C, and Micro-USB ports.
Charging fault check →Blurry photos, black camera screen, or broken camera glass. We replace both front and rear cameras on iPhones and Android devices.
Dropped in water? Turn it off immediately, don't charge it, and bring it to us. We clean and dry the board, replace corroded components, and recover data where possible.
Phones stuck in boot loops, apps crashing constantly, or software corruption after an update. We restore iOS or Android without losing your data where possible.
📱 Cracked screen or dead phone?
Most phone repairs completed the same day. We come to you across Melbourne's north.

The phone is under 3–4 years old · The fault is isolated (screen or battery only) · Repair costs less than 40% of the phone's current trade-in value · You have data you don't want to lose or re-setup
The phone is 5+ years old and no longer receives security updates · Multiple components are failing · Repair cost exceeds the phone's replacement value · The motherboard is damaged beyond economical repair
| Repair Type | Typical Cost | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone screen (12/13/14/15) | $149 – $249 | Same day |
| iPhone screen (older models) | $99 – $139 | Same day |
| Samsung screen replacement | $129 – $229 | Same day |
| Phone battery replacement | $79 – $119 | Under 1 hour |
| Charging port repair | $89 – $129 | 1–2 hours |
| Camera replacement | $89 – $159 | 1–2 hours |
Fixed-price quotes provided upfront. No fix, no fee applies to all phone repairs.
Answers to common phone repair questions — costs, options, and what to do before you book.

Recent local jobs around Melbourne's North include urgent phone repairs, device troubleshooting, and practical support for homes and small businesses across Melbourne's North.
“Fast, honest help when we needed it most — exactly what local service should feel like in Melbourne's North.”
Some customers already know the problem. Others just know something is wrong. These related pages help you move to the right service quickly without guessing.
We’re based in Epping and regularly help customers across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. If you are nearby and want fast, practical repair help, there’s a good chance we already support your area.
Not sure if we cover your suburb? Contact us and we’ll let you know the best next step.
Call or WhatsApp to find out whether the smarter next step is repair, recovery, upgrade or replacement before you spend money.
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These nearby pages can help if you want to compare options, check service areas or read practical advice before booking.
People often land here while helping a parent, client, staff member or household. These related pages may help too.
Many mobile repair customers search by suburb because they want a nearby option for screens, batteries, charging issues and water damage. These local pages connect the Melbourne hub to the northern suburbs where we most often help.
These pages strengthen the Epping and northern-suburbs pathway and help visitors land on the most relevant local page faster.
Local focus matters here because customers usually search for a nearby suburb first, then compare price, speed and trust.
Use these hub links to move from a broad Melbourne page into a more specific service, pricing or support page.
Use the school device support pathway when the issue involves a student device, back-to-school setup, parent buying help or a repair decision that affects everyday school use.