Are you interested in a DIY guide for cell phone repair? Many people want to know how to fix any problems they have with their cell phone without having to send it to their service provider and pay a fee, many times hefty fee. However, cell phone repair does not have to be that difficult and it is something you can do on your own if you just have some supplies and a little know how. An ultrasonic cleaner may prove helpful if you are trying to clean your cell phone or at least clean the parts that are dirty and that may be submerged in water. Ultrasonic cleaners work by creating lots of small bubbles that collapse and form quickly to scrub all the places on your cell phone that you couldn’t possibly clean yourself. All the little edges and parts that can’t be cleaned by hand can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner!
Of course, you may be interested in repairing a broken antenna, faceplate, screen, keys, or any other number of things. If this is the case then you need to evaluate the problem and see how much the replacement parts will cost you. In many cases you can find generic replacement parts that will work perfectly with your cell phone and also save you a lot of money. If the parts cost more than replacing the phone with a new cell phone then there really is no point in repairing the phone yourself. Only when you can repair your phone for significantly cheaper than you can replace it should you give it a try.
Now, if you need a new antenna because yours broke or it doesn’t’ work simply look for a replacement antenna on the Internet. Auction sites like eBay are great places to find these parts for cheap. Many times they will also include instructions on how to install the replacement piece. If you don’t have directions just search the web and you will find the directions you need. There are plenty of other parts available for your cell phone and you just need to search for the piece you need. Make sure you search for replacement parts that are compatible with the make and model of phone you have. Otherwise you may buy a part that doesn’t work and that won’t work at all. Once you have the replacement parts and the instructions then you are ready to start repairing your very own cell phone. Good luck!
By: Natalie Aranda
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A DIY Guide for Cell Phone Repair April 30th, 2010
How Do I Look Up a Cellphone Number? April 29th, 2010
A big question out there today has to do with how to look up someone’s cellphone number. With more and more people turning to their cellphones as their only phones, the need increases for you to be able to find someone’s cellphone number. With a bigger need out there for a way to locate cellphone numbers it is amazing that it can still be so confusing to actually locate them. If you find yourself lost and confused when it comes to where to start to locate that cellphone number then you are definitely not alone. Many people find themselves at a loss and don’t know where to begin when it comes to finding that cellphone number.
There are actually a few ways that you can go about finding a persons cellphone number. Some of them are free, while others will cost you a fee. Of course, the free ways will not get you quite the results that the way that will cost you money. However, they can be worth a shot because they do work some of the time.
One free way to try to locate that cellphone number is to make use of the search engines on the Internet. You just do a search of the persons first and last name that you are trying to locate the cellphone number for. It this doesn’t pull up any results then you can try searching on a free cellphone registry. These registries still only provide positive results about fifty percent of the time, but there is no fee involved with trying them.
The last way that you can go about looking for that persons cellphone number is to use one of the national cellular phone registry web sites. While they do require a fee from you, they are also your best bet at actually obtaining that cellphone number that you are trying to find. Plus, you will be able to continue to use the registry to find other cellphone numbers in the future. This way you will have access to a more dependable means of searching for cellphone numbers in the future. It’s a handy service for you to have access to if you find yourself looking for a lot of cellphone numbers, this way you will know where to go for the best results the next time you need to find someone’s cellphone number.
By: Gary P. Thompson
Cell Phone Plans That Make Sense For Seniors March 10th, 2010
For many seniors, the typical cell phone plans available via major US cellular providers are ill suited to their needs. This is particularly true for those who no longer work and have adult children who are no longer in their household. As calling plans have matured and consumers have begun to increasingly rely on their cell phones, the typical plan includes hundreds of minutes of talk time that some seniors simply won’t use.
For these individuals there are options however. The first and most obvious option are any of the plans offered by Jitterbug, maker of the uncomplicated senior friendly cell phone. Jitterbug offers a variety of cell phone plans which are certainly less complicated and perhaps more appropriate for those needing fewer minutes of talk time. All of the Jitterbug plans eliminate the complexity of varied billing that is dependent upon time of day and location, as all calls are billed the same. Minutes rollover for at least 90 days and there is no contract to bind users if they choose to opt out at any time. One of the plans offers users a pay-as-you-go option at 35 cents/minute; a fairly high per minute rate but one that can still save money for those that have limited calling needs. There are also a number of monthly plans. For instance, a user can select a 150 minute plan for only $30/month or if they dislike monthly bills they can choose an annual plan. In fact, a user is able to select add-on-minutes only which roll over for an entire year and can cost as little as 15 cents/minute.
Another option for seniors who have more restricted calling needs is the AT&T Senior Nation 200 Plan. By committing to a two year agreement, users can get 200 anytime minutes, 500 night and weekend minutes, and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling. The fact that there are no roaming or long distance charges does make the plan a bit simpler and the $29.99/month fee is certainly more affordable than the typical plan. Calls beyond the plan limit do however incur a higher rate; at 45 cents/minute.
Verizon Wireless offers an equivalent plan through their Americas Choice 65 Plus Single Line Plan. It too provides 200 anytime minutes, 500 night & weekend minutes, and unlimited in network calling. Like its AT&T competition, this plan is available for $29.99/month for users who agree to a 2 year contract. For senior couples there is also an appropriate option; the Americas Choice 65 Plus Two Line Plan. This plan provides 450 shared anytime minutes, 1,000 shared night & weekend minutes and costs $59.99. Just as the Jitterbug plans require users to use a Jitterbug cell phone, these Verizon Senior plans require the use of Verizon’s Coupe cell phone which is designed with larger buttons and an easy view screen.
Certainly, pay-as-you-go phones are another option for avoiding cell phone plans that commit the user to large bundles of minutes. However, for seniors who want a predictable bill, the consistency of a plan, and a phone that is for general use versus “emergency only”, the above options are the primary choices at this time.
By: Christine Peppler
