From the repair bench

Stories, fixes and better technology decisions.

What came into the workshop, what we learned and how to get more useful life from the devices you already own.

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14 Sep 2023 · HAD-GROUP

Other Parts Of Our Group. Part 1 – HAD-COPY.

You know us for device repairs, but there is far more to the HAD group. First, meet the workplace print and office equipment specialists at HAD-COPY.

14 Jul 2023 · iPhone repair

A sudden pull on the lead, a dropped iPhone and a badly cracked screen—followed by a same-day repair at our Selby workshop.

12 Jul 2023 · Apple devices

A long-term Apple user tried moving to a Huawei P20 Pro. The hardware impressed—but living across two ecosystems proved more complicated.

29 Jan 2022 · Apple device repairs

This iPhone 8 Plus fell from a fairground ride. The screen, home button, charging connection and logic board all needed attention.