Herkimer Radio Service

When you pulled your clothes from the washing machine, did your cell phone come out with them? First, do not put it in the dryer. The best thing to do is call us. We will tell you what to do before you bring it in for a diagnostic inspection and damage report.

The circuit board of a cell phone has analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion chips that translate the outgoing audio signal to digital and the incoming signal back to analog.

Under no circumstances should you clean your phone using alcohol, benzene, or thinner. These substances are likely to damage the touch-functionality of the screen. Also, avoid using abrasive sponges, cloths, pads, or paper towels; they can scratch the display. Don’t forget, regardless of what cleaning substance you use, never apply it to the screen. Just put it on the cloth, and wipe away.

Repairing, thus reusing, our cellular devices is one way to contribute to an eco-friendly lifestyle. Lengthening the use of your phone for a minimum of four years could potentially reduce the impact it has on the environment by around 40 percent.

Cell phones that incur water damage need to be brought in as soon as possible to give them the best chance for repair. The problem with water is that it can damage the delicate circuitry within a cell phone, leaving it badly damaged or even inoperable.