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How to Start an iPhone repair business?

I am looking to start an iPhone repair business in my city . I was wondering if you could give my any tips on which models and problems you encounter the most so I have an idea of what parts I should buy beforehand. Thank you for reading this!

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I stock all parts for all devices from I3 to the I 5, when someone brings you a broken device and you cant tell them you can take care of them the same day they will go to the shop that can, then the trick will be to understand how many of any part you need to keep on hand and no when to reorder more without running out, to cover your rear stock more than you need, starting up your business you want a good word being spread about you so overstock !

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Screens, screens, screens, backs (iPhone 4, 4S) batteries, dock charging ports, screens.

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The people I know who have been successful at this (and they REALLY have been successful!) focus mostly on iPhone 4 and 4S repairs, then 3GS repairs, then i5 repairs. Since the iPhone 5 is still less than a year old, many people are covered under Apple Care, so most repairs need to be done on older devices. Screens are BY FAR the most prominent repairs. Most of your clients will have shattered their screens.

If you intend to stick with this business idea for awhile, you really can't go wrong with stocking up on 4S, 4, and 3GS screens (with the most repairs likely coming from the 4S). i5 screens are good to have, but they are more expensive, and as I said earlier, may not pay off as much.

As for other repairs, the most common ones will likely be as follows (in descending order):

iPhone 4/4S Rear Panel

iPhone 4/4S Battery

iPhone 3GS Battery

iPhone 4/4S Home Button

iPhone 4/4S Dock Connector

Ideally, you would have every part in stock, but realistically, stocking up on screens, rear panels, some batteries, and a few home buttons and dock connectors should get you through 95% of your initial customers. As you learn more about the demand, you will quickly be able to adapt and purchase the right parts at the right time.

Best of luck! Happy Fixing!

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhon...

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