iPhone repair on Long Island (Massapequa, Syosset: buying, bankruptcy, closing)

[locatorjg1]

I need a place to fix an old iPhone. Someone told me about iKure in Massapequa. Anyone use them?

[ANM1982]

I've had a few friends get them fixed at a kiosk in the South Shore Mall. RadioShack also fixes them.

[kayo_michael]

ifixit has a pictorial step-by-step guide. It's what I followed and I replaced the charge port on my iPhone 4S in about 15 mins. I ordered my own parts and tools from ifixit also. I think it cost me about $50.

I called places nearby that specialize in this stuff for a quote, and it would have easily cost me double. You might get a peace of mind maybe, but they're basically just dexterous geeks. Typically no formal training or education in electronics. Forget about counting on them using genuine OEM parts or being authorized from the brands they work on, especially the ones in the mall. Still have a peace of mind?

Also, Radio Shack filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy recently, so I wouldn't count on a warranty of their work or after service support of any sort.

Good luck.

[Elke Mariotti]

Originally Posted by kayo_michael

Also, Radio Shack filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy recently, so I wouldn't count on a warranty of their work or after service support of any sort.

Good luck.

Chapter 11 is reorganization. They'll be closing a number of stores but the company will continue.

FYI, K-Mart filed for Chapter 11 several years back and ended up buying Sears - reorganization can be a good thing (of course no guarantees).

[kayo_michael]

Originally Posted by Elke Mariotti

Chapter 11 is reorganization. They'll be closing a number of stores but the company will continue.

FYI, K-Mart filed for Chapter 11 several years back and ended up buying Sears - reorganization can be a good thing (of course no guarantees).

I suppose some people can still put faith/trust in a shaky company that's going through a financial crisis.

Each to its own..

[MTAtech]

There are two that I know. One is in Bellmore, on the side street behind King Kullen on Sunrise Hwy. The other is right near the Syosset, LIRR station.