Common Issues
iPhone 5
When you’re in need of iPhone 5 water damage repair, rely on CPR Cell Phone Repair. At CPR, we specialize in repairing water damaged devices and will bring your device back to life, rescue your data, and replace any parts that may have broken.
Has your iPhone 5 gone for an accidental dip in the pool, fell in the toilet or gone through the wash? No worries, accidents happen and CPR is here to help.
There are a few things you can do before bringing your device to a professional repair team. Below are some Do’s and Don’ts for troubleshooting a liquid-damaged iPhone 5:
If your iPhone 5 has experienced water damage, do:
If your iPhone has experienced water damage, don’t:
Bring your water damaged iPhone 5 to CPR for fast and friendly service. Our technicians will open your phone, dry out the internal components, rinse the device of any debris, test the parts, and replace any permanently damaged parts.
Wondering how much it will cost? CPR offers a free, no-commitment estimate for all iPhone 5 repairs. Visit one of our conveniently located CPR stores today!
At CPR Cell Phone Repair, we’re able to fix a wide range of iPhone 5 problems. If your iPhone 5 is experiencing issues with the motherboard, we’re here to help.
The iPhone 5 logic board can cause an array of problems if it isn’t functioning correctly. Are you receiving an error message? Is your iPhone 5 overheating? Is it totally dead? Let the expert technicians at CPR help with a fast iPhone 5 motherboard repair.
iPhone 5 motherboard repairs can be complicated. A successful iPhone 5 logic board repair requires years of professional experience, quality parts and professional tools. But you can try to troubleshoot your issue before bringing it to a repair store.
Start with these simple iPhone 5 troubleshooting tips:
Soft Reset
This process restarts your phone safely, without disrupting or erasing the content. Your data is preserved. To soft reset:
Check for Low Memory
Low memory can cause slow device speed, power issues, and installation complications. To check this:
Update Software
Check that your iPhone 5 is running on the most recent software. There may even be an update that improves battery life.
Bring your broken iPhone 5 to CPR for fast and friendly motherboard repair. Worried about how much the repair will cost? Our certified techs can conduct a free, no-commitment estimate for all iPhone 5 repairs.
Plus, with same-day service, CPR can save your iPhone’s life while you wait.Visit one of our conveniently located CPR stores today!
When you’re in need of fast, professional iPhone 5 home button repair, rely on CPR Cell Phone Repair. Apart from the screen, the iPhone 5 home button is the most utilized element of the device, hence proper function is essential.
Is your iPhone 5 home button sticking, lagging or just plain unresponsive? These are common problems that many iPhone 5 users run into. If your Apple warranty has expired, it may be time to visit the professionals at CPR Cell Phone Repair.
Before you bring your iPhone 5 and its broken home button to a professional technician, here are a few troubleshooting tips to try:
Clean the Home Button
Dirt or sticky substances on or around the iPhone 5 home button could be the cause of your problems. Try using rubbing alcohol and a tissue or cotton swab to wipe on and around the home button.
Calibrate the Home Button
Enable On-Screen Home Button
Sometimes even the most valiant troubleshooting attempts don’t produce results. If you find yourself at a loss, bring your device to CPR. Our experienced technicians are happy to perform a fast iPhone 5 home button repair!
How much does it cost, you ask? CPR will give a free, no-commitment iPhone 5 repair estimate before we start any work. Find a CPR store near you today!
Has the camera of your iPhone 5 suddenly stopped working? For most of us, a working smartphone camera is essential. To get your broken iPhone 5 camera back to working optimally, bring it to the knowledgeable technicians at CPR Cell Phone Repair.
Some iPhone 5 camera problems are a result of obvious damage, and other times the camera just stops working, and it is unclear what the issue is. If you are having trouble with the rear or front camera on your iPhone 5, stop into CPR.
Before you bring your iPhone 5 to a repair service, here are a few troubleshooting camera tips to try:
Check the Memory Card—Make sure your memory card is properly inserted. To check, pull out the memory card and re-inserting it carefully to make sure it is in the correct position. Once you are sure it is firmly in place, test the iPhone 5 camera again.
Perform a Soft Reset – This process restarts your phone safely, without disrupting or erasing the content. Your data is preserved. To soft reset:
Update Your Software – Check that your device is running on the most recent software. If you recently installed a new app before the iPhone 5 camera stopped working, you might want to try uninstalling that app to eliminate it as the cause.
If you have tried the above suggestions, and your camera still does not work, the best option is to let a professional repair service, like CPR, look at your device. Bring your iPhone 5 to CPR and have our expert techs complete an iPhone 5 camera repair.
How much does it cost, you ask? CPR will give a free, no-commitment iPhone 5 repair estimate before we start any work. Stop into any of our conveniently located CPR stores today!
Having trouble with your iPhone 5 power button? Is turning your iPhone 5 on and off not possible anymore? This issue can be irritating because it prevents you from doing certain things on your phone such as taking screenshots, turning off your device or putting it to sleep.
While it could be a battery issue, it could also just be a broken iPhone 5 power button. Buttons on your smartphone experience wear and tear throughout everyday use. If you’ve accidentally dropped your iPhone 5, internal components of the power button can be loose or broken causing a connection failure.
There are a few things that you can try to fix the iPhone 5 power button before taking it to CPR Cell Phone Repair shop to be fixed:
Charge your iPhone 5 overnight and then try the power the power button again. If your cell phone still doesn’t turn on, then the issue could be a damaged power button.
To save any data stored prior to having it fixed at CPR, you might be able to power your iPhone 5 on by removing the battery and plugging it into the charger. After about five minutes, the phone might power on by itself. Taking this action lets you get any immediate information needed.
If DIY is your style, there are kits available for replacing the iPhone 5 power button. However, you run the risk of causing further damage to your smartphone. The other problem is that you could change the power button only to find out that the issue was actually a damaged battery. A professional diagnosis and repair by a CPR technician can minimize the risk of damaging your smartphone.
If you want an expert broken iPhone 5 power button repair, CPR specialists are here to help! We have the knowledge and experience to fix your device and bring it back to life fast.
How much does it cost, you ask? CPR will give a free, no-commitment iPhone 5 repair estimate before we start any work. Find a CPR store near you today!
An iPhone 5 is your gadget companion for life’s great adventures – from a cross-country road trip to accompanying you to your day job. You may use it to check the weather, scan the headlines, talk with friends and family, boast about new high scores, or for directions to get to a new restaurant. But what happens if you are counting on it and suddenly the battery dies?
You are certain that you charged your phone the night before, and yet the battery just didn’t last through the day – leaving you without your go-to method of communication, play, and information. If this happens on a regular basis, you may need iPhone 5 battery replacement. Read on to find out more.
The typical iPhone 5 battery life varies based on the activities it is being utilized to accomplish. For instance, it averages around 8 hours of talk time or 3G internet connection, or 10 hours of wi-fi or video playback. But it can last through 40 hours of audio or up to 225 hours on standby.
What does this mean? It means that when assessing your iPhone battery life, don’t immediately assume that it should last a week on a full charge. Take what you use it for and how often you use it into consideration. It may only last a day (or even less), but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad battery! You can take your device into a CPR store or an Apple store to test your battery’s capacity and verify if it is truly something that needs repair as opposed to a bad charging cable, port, or just overuse.
Depending on your chosen method of replacement (see the options below), you may pay anywhere from $50-100 for iPhone 5 battery replacement service. Apple offers battery replacement for $79, plus $6.95 shipping and appropriate state tax.
If you believe your battery is just wearing out from age and use, consider taking steps to extend battery life on a daily basis. Simple setting changes like turning down screen brightness or turning on auto brightness will save battery, as will disabling animations and dynamic background screens. Use common sense such as turning wifi and Bluetooth off when they are not in use.
A certain percentage of iPhone 5 devices may seem to have a shorter battery life or need to be charged more often. If this is the case for you and you bought your phone between September 2012 and January 2013, you may be eligible for the free battery replacement program. Check here for more information.
Otherwise, iPhone 5 battery is covered under the Limited One Year Warranty only if the defect is due to manufacturing. If you need to repair/replace the battery of your iPhone after one year or because of some accidental damage, you can submit a repair request or speak with an Apple Genius in store or online. The repair will take anywhere between 3-5 business days.
Apple will only a replace a battery that has fallen below 50% capacity. The same is true of many other smartphone repair stores. If you take your device into a CPR location, the technicians can give you a free assessment of your iPhone 5 battery capacity, as well as anything else that might be awry or causing you charging and battery life issues. (By the way, CPR provides all kinds of iPhone 5 repairs !)
If you get your battery replaced, ensure that it is a genuine iPhone 5 battery with high capacity. In other words, stay away from used batteries that sell online for cheap – there’s a reason that they are so inexpensive. Your best option is to buy a new battery through Apple or a trusted store like CPR which offers a limited lifetime warranty on parts.
For some, it may be a cheap alternative to learn how to replace an iPhone 5 battery. If you are considering this option, you must first understand how to remove a battery from the iPhone 5:
(Think carefully before you decide on this course of action. Opening up your device will nullify warranties that may still exist on your device. In addition, internal repairs are always best handled by experts like those at CPR so that no further damage comes to your device.)
Age, use, settings, and defects are all aspects to take into consideration when assessing if you might need any phone battery replacement. You may choose to live with a battery at a lower capacity, talk with an Apple store Genius, or even try to figure out how to replace an iPhone 5 battery yourself with our DIY guide.
If you need help making this decision, CPR is here to help! With stores across the country and in Canada, you can walk in and get a free consultation to discover if your iPhone 5 battery is at high capacity or if it needs repair. They will also provide you with an estimate that you can compare with Apple’s iPhone 5 battery replacement service and cost. Forget the hassle of doing the repair yourself and potentially further damaging your device. With CPR, you will get personal service and have your phone back in your hands and running smoothly again within a day or two. Find a store near you today!
Tired of skipping your fingers across a shattered iPhone 5 screen in a vain attempt to maintain its functionality? You sit idly in the park, wishing you could take a photo of the ridiculously cute dog walking past – but your camera is busted from having dropped and cracked the front face of the phone a few days ago. And you can’t even use the touch screen to text your friend about the dog, because that is broken too. You are pretty much limited to looking at the dog as it passes and then glaring at your iPhone 5.
It shouldn’t be this way; you paid your hard-earned money for that snazzy smartphone in your pocket. But to fix your broken iPhone 5 screen seems like a daunting task. Let us make it a little less daunting for you by hashing out the comparative costs, time frames, and risks of your iPhone 5 screen replacement options, including a DIY guide!
The cost of iPhone 5 screen repair fluctuates based on the service provider, device age, and if a warranty exists. Here is a quick cost comparison between three of the best iPhone repair providers :
As recently as last year, Apple was charging upwards of $400 for patrons who had cracked an iPhone 5 screen. Thankfully, they reduced the fee to $129 as the out-of-warranty cost. What if you have a warranty that covers iPhone 5 screen repair? Apple Care + covers two incidents of accidental damage with a $79 service fee.
Geek Squad may be an Apple-certified repair location, but if you don’t have a valid warranty, your iPhone 5 glass replacement is going to cost you more than even Apple itself will charge. How much? Around $200, depending on whether your iPhone 5 display assembly alone is damaged, or if the damage extends to other components.
Do away with the hassle of expired warranties and weighty cracked iPhone 5 screen repair fees, not to mention a 3-5 day turnaround time. Cell Phone Repair offers a free device assessment and estimate before you ever commit to paying, leaving your options open to try a DIY repair or consider trading your phone in for a refurbished new smartphone! And if you do decide on any type of iPhone 5 repair with CPR, the expert technicians can usually have your device back to you in working order in less than 24 hours.
If you are considering a DIY approach to fix your broken iPhone 5 screen, you will first need the correct parts. Cost, without labor factored in, depends on the parts that are being replaced. The screen is technically made up of two components: an LCD and a front panel/digitizer. Many kits that come with cell phone glass replacement parts will have both of these, sometimes even in one single combined easy-to-replace unit for between $40-60.
If accidental damage has caused the broken screen, parts you need may go beyond just the screen itself. The home button, front camera, earpiece speaker, and LCD shield plate are all features that may have encountered collateral damage. It is good to have these parts on hand to fix the iPhone 5 broken screen by your own, and luckily they don’t cost too much extra. This type of kit only costs a few extra dollars, ranging from $50-70.
If you feel confident enough, you can choose to perform a DIY repair on the iPhone 5 cracked display assembly. Keep in mind that you will nullify any warranty on your device by tampering with it. Up for the challenge?! Follow the steps given below:
Whether you are leaning toward iPhone 5 screen replacement by Apple or a DIY fix, know your options and the extent of the damage first! A great place to start is CPR, where qualified technicians can inform you about how deep the damage in your phone goes – perhaps having affected your camera, speaker, and other components beyond the cracked glass.
Worried about paying too much or further damaging your device by attempting the DIY approach, CPR can bring life back to your phone. Getting repairs from any CPR location ensures fast, affordable service. No stress. No mess. And you can get back to taking photos of silly park pooches!
In addition to being able to repair nearly any small electronic gadget that comes through our doors, and being able to complete most repairs in less than two hours, we also guarantee the quality of our workmanship and the quality of our parts for a full 6 months!
What does it mean for you?If, at any time during our limited lifetime warranty period, the original repair fails because of the quality of the part we installed or the workmanship in repairing the device, we will fix it for FREE. No questions asked. Can’t beat a guarantee like that!
All CPR Stores are independently owned and operated. As such, not all stores may offer the same warranty.