Phone Repair Glossary Singapore — Terms Every Phone Owner Should Know

📱 Phone Repair Terms

Screen & Display

Understanding what type of screen your phone has — and what a repair actually involves — helps you compare quotes and avoid paying for more than you need.

• OLED vs LCD
  Screen technology explained — why it matters for repair cost
• Glass Repair vs Full Assembly
  Two very different repairs — which one you actually need

Battery & Power

Battery terms you’ll see on every repair quote — what they mean and when replacement is genuinely necessary.

• Battery Health
  What battery health % means and when to replace

Water & Physical Damage

What IP ratings actually mean, and what happens inside your phone when water gets in.

• Water Damage & IP Rating
  IP67, IP68 explained — and what to do when your phone gets wet

Board & Component Repair

The most misunderstood repairs — what motherboard and IC repair actually involves.

• Motherboard Repair
  What logic board repair means and when it’s viable

Parts & Quality

Not all replacement parts are equal — knowing the difference protects you from poor repairs.

• Grade A Parts
  OEM, Grade A, aftermarket — what they actually mean

💻 Laptop Repair Terms

Screen & Display

Laptop screens have more variety than phone screens — panel type, resolution, and connector all need to match for a repair to work correctly.

• Laptop Screen Repair
  IPS, TN, OLED panels — what your screen type means for repair
• Laptop No Display
  5 causes of a black screen — and how to tell them apart

Battery & Charging

How to check your laptop battery health, when to replace, and what to look for in a replacement.

• Laptop Battery Replacement
  Health check, signs to replace, swollen battery warning
• Laptop Charging Port
  DC jack vs USB-C — signs of a port fault and what to check first

Performance & Cooling

Why Singapore’s heat causes laptops to slow down — and what the fix actually is.

• Thermal Throttling
  Why your laptop slows under load — and how to fix it

Ready to get your device repaired?

Now that you know the terms, here’s where to go. Certified Phone Repair SG has two outlets in Singapore — Westgate (Jurong East) and AMK Hub (Ang Mo Kio). Walk in, no appointment needed.