Battery health in heat: habits that make it last
Heat is the biggest enemy of your phone and laptop battery. Five daily habits that keep its capacity, and the signs that it’s time for a new one.
Tips from the bench
Tips
Short tips from our technicians to protect your device from heat, water and data loss — and to know when it needs a repair.
Phone fell in water? Do this right away
The first minutes decide the phone’s fate. What to do, and what never to do — including the famous bag of rice.
Before a repair: a backup in five minutes
Most repairs never touch your data, but a backup protects you from any surprise. Quick steps for phones and laptops.
Signs your laptop needs a clean inside
A loud fan, a hot keyboard and sudden slowdowns: dust builds up inside a laptop faster than you think.
These tips are general and don’t replace a check-up of your device. If you see smoke or a swollen battery, unplug the charger straight away and keep the device away from anything flammable.