A practical checklist for photos, authenticator apps, documents, browser data, passwords and cloud sync before handing over a device for repair. Most ordinary hardware repairs are intended to preserve customer data, but no repairer can guarantee data on a faulty device. A backup is especially important before software work, storage work, liquid-damage diagnosis or any repair where the device is already unstable. Verify that important photos, videos and documents exist somewhere other than the device. Do not assume a cloud icon means the latest copy has completed uploading. Check from another device or browser where possible before erasing or resetting anything. Two-factor authentication apps, passkeys and locally stored recovery codes can be harder to replace than ordinary files. Confirm that important accounts have a recovery method before a major phone or computer repair. Keep passwords private and use the repair intake process if temporary access is genuinely needed. Desktop folders, downloads, email archives, browser profiles and specialist software can live outside the folders a customer normally thinks of as “documents.” A full backup strategy should reflect how the computer is actually used, especially for business or study work. A failing drive, liquid-damaged board or phone trapped in a boot loop can become worse with repeated updates, restores and forced restarts. When the only copy of important data is at risk, recovery strategy should take priority over ordinary troubleshooting. This guide is general information, not a remote diagnosis. Stop using a device that is swollen, smoking, hissing, excessively hot or otherwise unsafe. If your question is not here, call, email or message the team. It is not intended to, but faulty devices can fail unpredictably, so a current backup is still recommended. No. Do not send passcodes or passwords in ordinary enquiry messages. Agree a controlled method only if access is necessary for specific testing. No. Walk-ins are welcome at Union Street and Gloucester Road. Booking helps the team prepare and gives you a preferred time. The website records a preferred slot. The team confirms availability after checking the fault, parts and workshop capacity. Eligible repairs include the warranty stated on the booking or invoice for the fitted part and related technical fault. New impact, liquid damage and unrelated faults are excluded. Most hardware repairs do not intentionally erase data, but data can never be guaranteed on a faulty device. Back up important information whenever possible. Questions to ask about diagnosis, parts, timing, warranty, data and collection before authorising a repair. A realistic guide to same-day repairs, diagnosis time, part availability, workshop queues and final quality checks. A practical guide to finding iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, iPad, MacBook and Windows laptop model information before requesting a repair quote. A better repair decision starts with the right information, not just a price. The complete model or model code helps the team check the correct part, expected repair route and availability before you travel. A useful quote explains the known work, part choice and what could still change after diagnosis. Extra work should not be added without authorisation. Maintain a current backup where possible and avoid sending passcodes or passwords through ordinary enquiry messages. Your booking reference and invoice make aftercare, warranty questions and future repair history much easier to understand. Book an assessment, message the team or walk in at either Bristol shop.
What to Back Up Before a Phone, MacBook or Laptop Repair
Back up irreplaceable photos and documents first
Remember authenticator apps and account recovery
Computers may hold local desktop and application data
If the device is already unstable, stop experimenting
Questions about what to back up before a phone, macbook or laptop repair
Will a normal screen or battery repair erase my data?
Should I give my passcode in a WhatsApp message?
Do I need an appointment?
Is the selected time guaranteed?
What warranty applies?
Will I lose my data?
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Know the exact model
Understand the quote
Protect important data
Keep the repair record
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