Recently damaged your iPad somehow, and now you need to get it fixed? You might be asking yourself – DIY vs. Professional iPad repairs: What’s the best choice? There are considerations on both sides, but for us, there is a clear winner in 99% of cases.
If you want to find out which option we think is best and why, keep reading. We will cover everything you need to know, and hopefully lead you towards the less painstaking decision.
For more information, FAQs, or if you want to get your iPad repaired, why not get in touch? In the meantime, we have articles for you to learn more, including everything you need to know about iPad screen repairs, the best solution to water damage on your iPad, and troubleshooting tips for when your iPad won’t turn on.
The Level of Damage is Important to Consider
Before you jump into a decision, you should always consider the level of damage to the iPad first. If there is minor damage, there’s a better chance of things going well if you do a DIY repair, but more extensive damage will always benefit from the device being taken in to the professionals.
At imFixed, we offer a range of repair services for iPad, including:
- Water damage
- iPad screens
- Cameras
- Power buttons
- Software issues
With our skilled repair technicians and warranties, you can get any device repaired with us for a reasonable price, and enjoy peace of mind. We offer mail-in options for anyone who doesn't live nearby, or you can book an appointment to drop your device off for professional, quality services. Whatever your needs are, we can meet them at imFixed.
DIY vs. Professional iPad Repairs: What’s the Best Choice
No one wants to have to book a repair for an iPad repair. We all know it’s expensive, and it can be a pain, but what other options do you have? This might make you ask yourself that all-important question of DIY vs. Professional iPad repairs: What’s the best choice?
There are pros and cons of both, but the cons of DIYing an iPad definitely outweigh the pros in our experience. Let’s look at the details below, and you can make your own decision on the matter.
Professional Repairs Use Quality of the Repair Parts
There is some variation in this, so we always encourage you to look into a repair shop before taking your device to be fixed there. Many repair shops will use parts that are lower quality than your device, which can negatively impact your experience using the device.
For example, it’s common for third-party screens to have lower definition or the screen to become tainted yellow. When quality Apple parts are used, this will not be the case, and your device will work perfectly – as if it never needed a repair in the first place.
These quality parts are not always easy to come by if you want to do repairs yourself. Not only that, but they can also be very expensive to source. So, relying on a trusted repair shop for your needs will usually be your best bet.
Professional Repairs Have Unmatched Expertise
If you want to rest easy knowing that your iPad is in safe hands, look no further than professional repairs for all your repair needs. The technicians at trusted repair shops (like us) are experienced and skilled in this area, and we know what we’re doing.
Unless you have had extensive training and experience on repairing an iPad and all the various faults that can occur within it, you will almost certainly be better off letting professionals handle all the repairs. With all the little moving parts and complex tech within these devices, wandering fingers and screwdrivers will do more harm than good.
When you’re working with professionals, you also get the added benefit of inside information and guidance on any other issues that your device might be experiencing. To an untrained eye, there could be issues that are easily overlooked.
Professional Repairs Save You Time
Finally, the third major benefit of opting for a professional repair service for an iPad that needs repairs is this: you save time!
If you have ever tried to repair something as complex as an iPad or iPhone before, you will know just how long it can take to do even the simplest things. Because of the complexity of all the pieces, every screw you take out needs to be put back, and not only do you need to remember where everything goes when you put it back together, but you also need to make sure to be gentle while you do it.
All of these things can add up in no time. A job that might take a skilled repair technician an hour can take you six or more – and no one has that amount of time to waste. So, if you want to save time and keep doing what’s important to you while we fix any issues on your iPad, getting a professional repair is the way to do it.
Are There Any Benefits to DIYing iPad Repairs?
Like anything, there will also be benefits to trying to do a DIY repair on your iPad – but these are few and far between in most cases. A lot of the issues are around skill and experience, and when you try to take on a repair job without either of those, you can do more harm than good in no time.
With that being said, let’s have a look at the benefits of DIYing iPad repairs, because it’s not all bad!
Here are a few benefits of going down the DIY path for your repairs:
- You get experience in learning repairs
- You can work on your own schedule rather than making an appointment
- If you are skilled with tech repairs, it can be a quick process
You Might Save Money
Note here that we say ‘might’. This is because it’s very easy for things to go wrong when you try to repair technology yourself with no experience or knowledge in the area. More often than not, trying to DIY an iPad repair will only make the issues worse.
With that being said, if you do have experience in repairs and technology, then DIYing an iPad repair could go very well. Though, it will still depend on what the repair is and the level of damage, as some repairs are more challenging than others.
Let imFixed Help You With Your Tech Needs
Repairs can be challenging, and we understand this better than you might think. However, with how much devices cost already, it makes sense to choose the option that ensures that you will be handed back a working iPad when all is said and done.
It can be tempting to try and save some money on a repair like a screen repair and do it yourself – and it is possible – but only do this if you understand how quickly things can go wrong. In the end, you can easily end up losing money through a failed repair that renders the device useless, and you will need to purchase a new one.
So, DIY vs. Professional iPad repairs: What’s the best choice? Rather than going through the pain and financial turmoil of trying to repair an iPad, MacBook, or anything else yourself, we will always recommend bringing it to professionals like us at imFixed.
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