Phone & Laptop Repair Glossary
Plain-English explanations of every term you’ll see on a repair quote in Singapore.
Know exactly what you’re paying for before you hand over your device.
Know exactly what you’re paying for before you hand over your device.
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Phone Repair Terms
Screen types, battery grades, water damage ratings and board repairs — the terms every repair quote uses.
Screen & Display
Screen types, AMOLED, ProMotion — the biggest factor in repair cost
Two very different repairs — which one you actually need
The touch layer — what it is and signs it’s failed
Why back glass costs what it does, and your options
5 causes of a black screen — and the force restart to try first
Why it stops working and when it can be fixed
Battery & Power
What the % means, OEM vs original batteries, when to replace
How cycles relate to battery life and degradation
OEM vs Grade A vs cheap aftermarket — the real difference
A safety issue — how to spot it and what to do immediately
Port fault vs cable fault — check this before coming in
Water & Physical Damage
What IP67/IP68 actually means — and what to do when wet
Board & Component Repair
What logic board repair means and when it’s actually viable
Parts & Quality
OEM, Grade A, aftermarket — what the grades actually mean
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Brand Repair Guides
What makes each brand different — display types, charging standards, fingerprint sensors and repair considerations for Singapore’s most popular Android brands.
V-series vs X-series, AMOLED types, FlashCharge specs and in-display fingerprint explained
Redmi vs Xiaomi explained, Note series display types, HyperCharge battery specs
Find X vs Reno vs A-series, SUPERVOOC charging speeds, curved vs flat AMOLED displays
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Laptop Repair Terms
Screen panels, battery health, charging ports, storage upgrades and why Singapore’s heat affects laptop performance.
Screen & Display
IPS, TN, OLED panels — what your screen type means for repair
5 causes of a black screen and how to tell them apart
Battery & Charging
Health check, signs to replace, swollen battery warning
DC jack vs USB-C — signs of a port fault and what to check first
Storage & Performance
Why an SSD upgrade makes old laptops dramatically faster
Why your laptop slows under load in Singapore — and how to fix it
MacBook
How your chip affects what repairs and upgrades are possible
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Graphics Card Terms
Refurbished GPU grades, VRAM, what the RTX numbers mean — everything you need before buying a graphics card in Singapore.
What tested & warranted actually means — and why it’s not the same as second-hand
How much VRAM you actually need for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K gaming
NVIDIA’s naming explained — ray tracing, DLSS, and why 30-series is the sweet spot
Refurbished vs pulled vs second-hand — what to ask before buying
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Console Repair Terms
PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch — what can actually be fixed and what each repair involves.
HDMI ports, joystick drift, cracked screens, disc drives — PS5, Xbox, Switch
Ready to get your device repaired?
4 outlets across Singapore — Westgate, AMK Hub, Bugis Village, Bedok Mall. Walk in, no appointment needed. Grade A parts, 90-day warranty.
