Truth: At Out of Warranty, repairs are completed in as little as two business days.

2. Myth: Cell phone repair is inconvenient.

Truth: With Out of Warranty’s convenient cell phone repair service, it only takes a few minutes out of your day to mail in a phone and we take care of the rest.

3. Myth: Cell phone repair is too expensive.

Truth: Depending on the model of the phone and the type of cell phone repair you need, the price at Out of Warranty can be as low as $35.

4. Myth: People who have cell phone insurance should not bother getting their phone repaired.

Truth: For many plans, a deductible applies that may be higher than the cost of the cell phone repair service! If your phone is not working as it should, it pays to explore your options. Cell phone repair may be less expensive than filing a claim.

5. Myth: Cell phone repair is not worth it if I can get a new phone from my cell phone service provider for free.

Truth: Sure, they won’t charge you up front. But if you read the fine print, you will find out that your service contract is often extended if you accept a free phone - sometimes by as much as two years. If you decide to switch carriers during that time or stop using a cell phone, you will have to pay a steep termination fee.

More importantly, Blackberries aren’t just for fun. An increasing number of companies strongly encourage their employees to have a Blackberry, and many even pay the bill. They recognize that the Blackberry is an extremely valuable business tool that keeps you constantly connected to clients, coworkers and information you need. As an invention, the Blackberry was groundbreaking and changed the pace of business every bit as much as the advent of the fax machine.

However, what happens if there is a problem with your Blackberry? Blackberry repairs take a while through the manufacturer - and if your product is out of warranty the expense can be significant. How long can you afford to wait? Luckily, OutofWarranty (www.outofwarranty.com) provides a fast, professional mail in repair service at very reasonable prices. The entire process takes a few days in most cases - not the weeks that are common with many manufacturer repairs.

No one wants to have to deal with having to get their Blackberry repaired but life happens. Screens can break or stop working, keys can stop being responsive, reception can start to go downhill - there are many issues Blackberries can have. Out of Warranty technicians have years of experience repairing Blackberries and many other phone models. Their focus is on performing a quality repair in a very reasonable timeframe. They know that Blackberry users depend on their phones every single day.

Here at Out-of-Warranty, we offer an alternative to lengthy and expensive manufacturer repairs. Our prices are reasonable and the turnaround time for many common repairs can be as little as two business days. Our experienced, trained technicians have been repairing cell phones of nearly every make and model for ten years, keeping thousands of phones out of landfills. Our team is familiar with phones from:

• Apple
• Samsung
• Motorola
• LG
• Blackberry
• Sidekick
• Palm
• Nokia
• Kyocera
• many other manufacturers

We make it our business to know how phones tick.

Our diagnostics team has the expertise to find out exactly why a phone isn’t working as it should. Every phone that enters our state of the art facility gets a ten point diagnostic workup. Our facility is equipped to repair:

• keypads (whether they stick or just don’t work altogether)
• LCDs
• charging ports
• antennas
• internal wiring problems
• and many other issues

Additionally, we have a dedicated water damage repair specialist who has been trained to salvage phones that have minor to moderate water damage. Should a phone need additional parts, our relationship with phone manufacturers and part suppliers allows us to offer top quality parts at reasonable prices.

1. Get a screen protector. A thin plastic film can be bought the exact size of your phone’s screen or you can cut it to size. They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Well the screen is literally your window into your cell phone. A screen protector will prevent the little scratches that tend to accumulate on an LCD screen over time. LCDs are often the most expensive part of a cell phone to replace, so it’s worth taking some precautions.

2. Don’t play rough. Try not to toss your phone around too much or let your kids play with it. Besides the potential for dents and scratches, phones are sensitive to shock. Having a designated place for your cell phone at the office, in the car and at home can really help with that. Cell phone cradles designed to protect your phone while you’re in the car or even to stabilize the phone while it is charging reduce the likelihood that your phone will fall and break – or end up getting stepped on. By the way, lots of purses are starting to have a special cell phone pocket. If you have one, use it.

3. Keep your phone away from moisture. Moisture can corrode a cell phone, causing it to behave strangely or even stop working altogether. A cell phone case will keep water away from your phone in style, but a sealed plastic sandwich bag will work in a pinch. It’s a great option for those days when you look out of your office window and notice that a previously sunny day turned into a rainstorm. Another tip: Get into the habit of keeping your phone off any table where drinks are. They tend to spill at the worst possible times.

4. Make sure you use a surge protector when you charge your phone. An unexpected electrical surge can wreak havoc on electronic devices – including your cell phone. Most of us already use a surge protector for electronics at home, but it’s important to have a travel surge protector too for when you’re on the go. As the boy scouts motto goes, be prepared.

5. Protect your phone from theft. Now that portable electronics have become so advanced and expensive, they have become very attractive targets for criminals. Ipods are a common victim, but so are cell phones. This site has some suggestions for precautions you can take and even what to do if your phone does get stolen.