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Tech Direct

Fast Repairs & Sales for Phones, iPads, Tablets, & Laptops. Local Drop-In or Nationwide Mail-In Service. Rated 5 Stars on Google. 12-Month Warranty Guaranteed!

06/06/2026

😬📱 A Very Bad Day For This iPhone 17 Owner…

This iPhone 17 was just one week old when disaster struck — the customer accidentally drove over it 🚗💥

At first glance, you might think it’s “just a broken screen”…

Unfortunately, the damage went much further than that.

Along with the smashed display, the impact caused serious motherboard damage, which is where the phone stores and processes all of its data.

When a motherboard is damaged:
❌ The phone may not power on
❌ Data can become inaccessible
❌ Repairs become far more complex
❌ In some cases, the device may not be economically repairable

This is a good reminder that modern smartphones are incredibly advanced pieces of technology, and a heavy impact can damage far more than what you can see on the outside.

It’s also why we always recommend keeping:
☁️ iCloud backups enabled
📸 Photos backed up regularly
📱 Important data synced whenever possible

A cracked screen can usually be repaired… a damaged motherboard is a very different story.

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Need advice, diagnostics or repairs? Drop us a message and we’ll be happy to help 👍

05/06/2026

🔋📱 Battery Replacements – Fast, Affordable & Warranted

If your phone is dying quickly, needing constant charging or struggling to last the day, a new battery could be all it needs 👌

Using the iPhone 11 as an example:

💷 Battery Replacement – £50
✔️ Parts included
✔️ Labour included
✔️ 12-month warranty included

⏱️ Most battery replacements completed in around 1 hour

The iPhone 11 is still a fantastic, usable phone today, and a battery replacement is often a much cheaper option than upgrading to a new device 💰📱

✔️ OEM quality batteries used
✔️ Fully tested before return
✔️ Proper adhesive fitted
✔️ 12-month warranty for peace of mind

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue for a quote 👍

03/06/2026

📱🔧 Need Your Phone Repaired?

Cracked screen? Battery not lasting? Charging issues?

We offer fast, reliable repairs on iPhones, Samsungs, iPads, MacBooks and more 👌

✔️ Most repairs completed in around 1 hour
✔️ 12-month warranty on repairs
✔️ Quality parts used
✔️ Walk-ins & bookings welcome
✔️ Friendly, honest advice

Why replace when you can repair? 💰📱

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue for a quote 👍

02/06/2026

📱🔧 iPad 9th Gen Touchscreen Replacement – £75

Dropped your iPad and cracked the touchscreen? We can get it looking like new again 👌

💷 £75 – including parts, labour & warranty

⏱️ Around 2-hour turnaround

✔️ New touchscreen fitted
✔️ Fully tested before return
✔️ Warranty included
✔️ Professional repair with no shortcuts

The iPad touchscreen is carefully removed and replaced before being reassembled and tested, ensuring everything is working exactly as it should 👍

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue and we’ll get you sorted 👌

01/06/2026

🛡️📱 Tempered Glass Screen Protectors – In Stock Up To iPhone 17!

Protect your phone before it needs a screen repair 👌

We stock tempered glass screen protectors for iPhones up to the latest iPhone 17 models, with many Samsung and other popular devices covered too.

💷 Just £10 fitted

✔️ Professionally fitted while you wait
✔️ Helps protect against scratches and cracks
✔️ Crystal clear finish
✔️ Smooth touch response
✔️ Much cheaper than a screen replacement!

And don’t forget…
🆓 FREE with any screen replacement repair

A screen protector is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to protect your device 👍

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model or pop in and we’ll get one fitted while you wait 👌

31/05/2026

📱🔧 Taking Apart The Latest iPhone – Just Because We Can 👌

Today’s challenge? Removing the screen from an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Why? Because staying up to date with the latest devices is an essential part of being a repair technician.

The newest iPhones are packed with:
✔️ New adhesives
✔️ New internal layouts
✔️ New repair procedures
✔️ Tighter tolerances than ever before

One of the most important skills is being able to remove the screen safely without damaging it.

A screen removal might sound simple, but on a modern flagship device it requires:
🔧 The correct tools
🔧 The correct temperature
🔧 Patience and technique
🔧 An understanding of how the device is assembled

Learning these procedures now means we’re prepared for future repairs such as:
✔️ Battery replacements
✔️ Charging ports
✔️ Internal component repairs
✔️ Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Continuous learning is a huge part of this industry. Every new device brings new challenges, and keeping up with the latest technology ensures we can continue offering professional repairs when customers need them 👍

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

For repairs, technical support or just friendly advice, drop us a message 👌

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28/05/2026

📱🔧 Local Phone, Tablet & Laptop Repairs

Need your device sorted quickly and properly? We’ve got you covered 👌

✔️ Cracked screens
✔️ Battery replacements
✔️ Charging issues
✔️ Water damage diagnostics
✔️ iPads, MacBooks & more

⏱️ Most repairs completed in around 1 hour
🛡️ 12-month warranty included
📦 Parts in stock for popular models
🚶 Walk-ins & bookings welcome

Friendly, patient help also available for:
☁️ iCloud & backups
📧 Email setup
🔑 Password & Apple ID issues
💻 General tech support

📍 Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue and we’ll get you sorted 👍

26/05/2026

☀️📱 Hot Weather & Your Phone Battery

With the warmer weather here, it’s important to look after your phone battery 👌

Heat is one of the biggest things that can affect battery health over time.

Leaving your phone:
❌ In direct sunlight
❌ On a hot dashboard
❌ Under pillows or blankets while charging
❌ Charging in very high temperatures

…can all put extra stress on the battery.

Signs your battery may already be struggling:
🔋 Draining quickly
🔥 Phone getting unusually hot
⚠️ Battery swelling
❌ Random shutdowns

If your battery is already weak, hot weather can often make the problem much worse.

💷 Battery replacements available from £50 depending on model

✔️ OEM quality batteries used
✔️ Fast turnaround
✔️ 12-month warranty included
✔️ Fully tested before return

Sometimes a fresh battery is all your phone needs to keep going strong 👍

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue and we’ll get you sorted 👌

24/05/2026

📱🔧 We’re Open Bank Holiday Monday – 10am–1pm

Need a quick repair over the bank holiday? We’ve got you covered 👌

✔️ Cracked screens
✔️ Battery replacements
✔️ Charging issues
✔️ Same-day repairs available

⏱️ Most repairs completed in around 1 hour
🛡️ 12-month warranty included
🚶 Walk-ins & bookings welcome

📍 Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message with your model and issue and we’ll get you sorted 👍

23/05/2026

📱🔧 Another Busy Day Of Repairs Completed 👌

Today’s jobs included:
✔️ iPhone screens
✔️ Samsung screens
✔️ Battery replacements
✔️ Rear housing repairs
✔️ Charging issues & more

From older models to newer devices, we’re carrying out fast, same-day repairs every day ⏱️

Most jobs completed in around 1 hour 👍

✔️ 12-month warranty included
✔️ Quality parts used
✔️ Repairs done properly — no shortcuts
✔️ Walk-ins & bookings welcome

📍 Working from Porthleven & Pisky Cove, Praa Sands

📞 07913 122656
🌐 www.techdirectstore.co.uk

Message us with your model and issue and we’ll get you sorted 👌

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1 Forth Scol
Porthleven
TR139GA

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Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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