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Guides & honest advice

Straight answers from the team at Royal Tech — what to do when a phone, laptop or console goes wrong, what repairs really involve, and how to buy well. No scare tactics, no made-up prices.

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A games console controller board held in a repair vice
Console repair27 October 2026·6 min read

Console Not Showing on TV? HDMI & No-Signal Fixes for PS5 and Xbox

PS5 or Xbox powering on but the TV says 'No Signal'? Work through the cable, port and settings checks first — then learn the signs the HDMI port itself needs repair.

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A phone battery removed during inspection on a repair bench
Battery27 Oct 2026·6 min read

Phone Battery Draining Fast? 9 Checks Before You Replace It

Battery dying by lunchtime? Run these nine checks first — settings, apps, signal and battery health — and find out whether you ...

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Close-up of a cracked iPhone screen
Dublin27 Oct 2026·6 min read

iPhone Screen Repair in Dublin: What Affects the Cost?

Why does one iPhone screen cost more than another? Model, screen type, damage depth and part quality explained — plus the quest...

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A phone opened and inspected on a repair bench
Buying guide26 Oct 2026·6 min read

Buying a Pre-Owned Phone: What to Check Before You Pay

The complete pre-owned phone checklist — IMEI, locks, battery health, screen, cameras and the questions to ask any seller — so ...

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Inside a smartphone — storage and components
Buying guide26 Oct 2026·5 min read

How Much Phone Storage Do You Actually Need?

64GB, 128GB, 256GB or more? Work out your real storage number from your photos, apps, WhatsApp and downloads — and never pay fo...

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Two phones held side by side, comparing a new phone with a pre-owned one
Buying guide26 Oct 2026·6 min read

New vs Pre-Owned Phone: Which Should You Buy?

New phone or pre-owned? The honest comparison — warranty, battery, updates, price and risk — from a Dublin shop that sells both...

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Preparing a smartphone for trade-in at Royal Tech
Data privacy27 Aug 2026·6 min read

How to Prepare Your Phone for Trade-In

Trading in your phone? Back it up properly, sign out of everything, remove locks the right way and wipe it safely — the complet...

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Technician assessing whether a smartphone is worth repairing
Device care27 Aug 2026·6 min read

Is It Worth Repairing Your Phone? A Practical Checklist

Repair or replace? Work through this honest checklist — age, battery, storage, damage and what you actually use your phone for ...

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Safely drying a smartphone after liquid damage
Device care27 Aug 2026·6 min read

What Should You Do After Liquid Damage to a Phone?

Dropped your phone in water? Act fast: power off, do not charge it, skip the rice myth, and get it assessed. A Dublin repair te...

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