Repair Tips & Advice

Practical guides from the team at MTM IT — helping you get more from your devices and know when it's time to call in the experts.

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6 September 2026 PS5

Why Your PS5 Overheats — And Why a Clean Won't Fix It

A loud PS5 that throws thermal warnings or shuts down mid-game usually isn't dusty — it's the liquid metal. Here's what's actually happening inside, and what a proper repair involves.

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19 May 2025 Advice

How to Choose a Phone Repair Shop (And What to Avoid)

What to look for when choosing a phone repair shop — parts quality, warranty, price transparency, and the warning signs that suggest a shop will do poor work.

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5 May 2025 iPhone

How to Back Up Your iPhone Before a Repair

Step-by-step guide to backing up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer before dropping it off for repair — so your data is safe whatever happens.

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21 April 2025 PS5

PS5 HDMI Port Repair: Everything You Need to Know

PS5 not displaying on TV? Here's why the HDMI port is a common PS5 fault and what to do about it.

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14 April 2025 iPhone

Why Your iPhone Battery Is Draining Fast (And How to Fix It)

The most common reasons your iPhone battery is draining quickly — and what you can do about each one.

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7 April 2025 Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Screen Repair: Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about Samsung Galaxy screen repair — cost, parts quality, what happens to fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay.

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31 March 2025 MacBook

5 Most Common MacBook Faults We See (And How We Fix Them)

The most frequent MacBook problems we repair at MTM IT — including faults that other shops often say are 'not fixable'.

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17 March 2025 Advice

Repair or Replace? How to Decide When Your Phone Is Broken

A practical framework for deciding whether to repair your current phone or buy a new one — covering cost, age, software support and more.

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3 March 2025 Water Damage

Phone Got Wet? Here's What to Do Right Now

The steps to take immediately after your phone gets wet — and the myths to ignore. Speed matters.

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24 February 2025 Battery

5 Signs Your Phone Battery Needs Replacing

How to tell if your phone battery is failing — and what to do about it before it causes bigger problems.

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10 February 2025 iPhone

How Much Does iPhone Screen Repair Cost in the UK?

A straightforward guide to iPhone screen repair costs in the UK — by model, what affects the price, and what to look out for when choosing a repair shop.