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Nintendo Switch USB-C Port ReplacementWhy Nintendo Switch USB-C Ports FailOne of the most common failures on the Nintendo Switch is the USB-C charging port. The main culprit? Playing while on the charger. The stress from constant movement, tugging, or charging cable weight can loosen the port over time, eventually breaking pins or damaging solder pads.How Complicated Is the Repair?Replacing the USB-C port on a Nintendo Switch isn’t a beginner-friendly job. It’s rated as “difficult” by iFixit, and with good reason. The
Read MorePlayStation 5 Repair ServicesAt Bull City Mobile Repair we specialize in PlayStation 5 repairs and cover the most common issues that keep consoles from working properly.HDMI Port ReplacementA damaged HDMI port is one of the most frequent failures. Bent pins, loose connections, or complete breakage can stop the console from displaying. We remove the faulty port and install a brand-new replacement using precision soldering (microsoldering).Front & Back USB ReplacementsUSB ports often wear out from constant use. Controllers may stop charging
Read MoreWhy PS5 HDMI & USB Ports BreakPlayStation 5 consoles are tough, but their HDMI and USB ports can still get damaged. In most cases, the problem doesn’t come from normal use. Instead, it happens because of accidents like:Tripping over the cable – A pet or family member walks by and pulls the console.Knocking the PS5 over – Happens often when traveling or moving the system.Leaving cables plugged in during travel – Inside a backpack or bag, the plug bends and damages the port.Forcing
Read MoreWhy We Choose Aftermarket iPhone BatteriesWhen you replace an iPhone battery at a repair shop, you might notice a message pop up that says:“Apple cannot verify this phone has a genuine Apple part.”This happens because Apple serializes their parts. Any time you replace a battery, screen, or camera, Apple’s system checks the serial number. If it doesn’t match their database, you get that message — even if the part works perfectly.But here’s the thing: we prefer aftermarket batteries for a few very
Read MorePixel 6a Battery Update: What Pixel 6A Owners Should KnowAt Bull City Mobile Repair in Durham, we’ve had a lot of calls lately about the Google Pixel 6a update and what it means for battery life. So, here’s a quick FYI — nothing too techy, just the basics you need to know.Pixel 6a Battery Throttling — Safety FirstGoogle recently pushed out a mandatory Android 16 update for the Pixel 6a. Once your phone has gone through around 400 full charge cycles, the update automatically
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