How carefully do you handle your iPhone? Is it safe? Even with the best care, it’s common for the phone to develop problems now and then. While the best way of fixing it is taking it to an iPhone repair professional, sometimes you might not have the money to do so. In other cases, you might not have a professional in your area. In such a scenario, you don’t have a way out other than fixing the device on your own. To help you out, here are tips on how to repair your appliance on your own:
Cool it down

If your iPhone overheats, it is highly advisable to remove the battery or switch off the phone immediately. You can also decide to keep it without case till it cools down.

Use Rice to recover a wet iPhone

In the unlikely event that your iPhone falls in water, then this is a trick that will be very helpful. Use a bag of rice and keep it in there for one or two days. iPhone experts also recommend that you massage stuck pixels using your fingers if your screen is experiencing issues due to moisture.

Replace a Scratched screen

If the screen becomes shattered or has too many scratches, then buying and replacing a new screen would only be appropriate. Some of the screens are easy to replace thus all you need to do is purchase the screen and place it on your phone. You should note that some screens are difficult to replace. In such a case you should take the phone to a professional.

Replace a dead battery

As time goes by, the battery may hold less charge than a healthy battery does or become inactive. A weak battery can result to problems. To avert the problems, you should replace your old battery with a new one.

Fix unresponsive buttons

Sometimes, your button may get stuck and become unresponsive. In such a case you should repair iPhone by dabbing a small piece of cotton in alcohol then rub it over the button.
Loose charging points

A scenario may occur where your charger may not fit. This is usually due to a loose micro-USB port. You should get rid of the dirty material using linen fabric or cotton using a sharp toothpick.

Conclusion

With the use of these tricks and tips, you will be able to prolong the life of your iPhone and also reduce costs that come with taking your phone to a mobile phone repair company.