Cracked back glass is one of the most common faults we see at The Mobile People in Rochdale, and one of the most misunderstood. The phone usually still works, so many people live with it. Here is why that is a bad idea, and how the professional repair actually works.
Since the iPhone 8, Apple has used glass on both sides of the phone to allow wireless charging. The back panel is toughened, but it sits over a rigid frame, so a drop onto a corner concentrates all the force into a small area. Once a crack starts, normal handling spreads it.
Beyond appearance, a cracked back causes real problems. Glass splinters work loose and can cut fingers. Gaps in the panel let in moisture and dust, which threatens the internals over time. Wireless charging can become unreliable because the coil sits directly beneath the glass. And when you come to sell or trade in the phone, a cracked back can knock a serious amount off its value, often far more than the repair costs.
The back glass on most iPhones is fixed with extremely strong adhesive, and on many models the glass is not designed to come off at all. DIY kits rely on heat and prying, which usually leaves shards embedded in the adhesive, damage to the camera surround, or a bent frame. We regularly repair phones that arrive after a failed home attempt, and the job is harder and dearer than it would have been.
At our Rochdale centre we use a laser machine to remove broken back glass. The laser burns away the adhesive layer beneath the glass in a precise pattern without heating the battery or damaging internal components. The shattered panel then lifts away cleanly, the frame is cleaned up, and a new colour-matched panel is bonded in place. The result looks and feels factory fresh, and wireless charging works exactly as before.
Back glass repairs at The Mobile People start from £49 depending on the model, covering iPhone 8 right through to the latest Pro Max. Most are completed the same day. Every repair carries our 12-month warranty and no fix, no fee promise.
Walk into our shop in the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, or WhatsApp us a photo of the damage with your model for an instant quote. See our full iPhone repairs in Rochdale page for everything else we fix, or book your repair online now.
If your iPhone screen is cracked, smashed or completely unresponsive, the first question most people ask is: how long will the repair take? The good news is that at The Mobile People in Rochdale, most iPhone screen repairs are completed while you wait. Here is what to expect.
For the majority of iPhone models, a screen replacement takes between 30 and 60 minutes from the moment you drop your phone off. Our technicians carry out iPhone screen repairs every day and have the experience to work efficiently without cutting corners.
You are welcome to wait in the shop or nip out and come back. We will contact you as soon as your phone is ready.
Older iPhone models such as the iPhone 6, 7, 8 and SE range are generally the quickest repairs as the screen assembly is straightforward to access. Newer models including the iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 series take slightly longer due to additional components such as Face ID sensors and OLED display calibration, but are still typically completed within an hour.
You do not need to book in advance for most iPhone screen repairs. Simply walk into our Rochdale shop and we will assess your device and give you an honest quote on the spot. However, booking ahead through our online booking system means we can have parts ready for your arrival and minimise your waiting time.
We carry screens in stock for all the most popular iPhone models. In the rare case where we do not have your specific screen in stock, we can usually source it within 24 to 48 hours. We will always let you know before you commit to a repair.
The Mobile People offers same-day iPhone screen repair across all models. We serve customers from Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Bury, Bolton, Oldham and across Greater Manchester.
All screen repairs come with our 12-month warranty. If the screen develops a fault within 12 months of the repair, we fix it free of charge. We also operate a no fix, no fee policy, so you pay nothing if we cannot complete the repair.
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Your iPhone battery degrades over time and eventually struggles to keep up with daily use. The question is, how do you know when it is time for a replacement rather than just a charge? Here are five clear signs that your iPhone battery needs replacing, and what you can do about it.
If you are regularly plugging your phone in by lunchtime despite moderate use, your battery is no longer holding the charge it was designed to. A healthy iPhone battery should comfortably last a full day on normal use. When it no longer can, it is a strong indicator that the battery cells have degraded and need replacing.
You can check your battery health by going to Settings > Battery > Battery Health and Charging. A reading below 80% means your battery is significantly degraded and Apple considers it due for replacement.
One of the most frustrating signs of a failing battery is an iPhone that switches itself off even when the battery percentage is showing 20%, 30% or higher. This happens because a degraded battery cannot deliver the consistent power that the processor demands during peak performance moments. The phone shuts down to protect itself rather than drain a battery it cannot rely on.
Some warmth during heavy use or charging is normal. But if your iPhone regularly feels hot to the touch during routine tasks such as browsing or messaging, it could be a battery that is working too hard to compensate for its reduced capacity. Excessive heat can also accelerate further battery degradation, so it is worth getting this checked promptly.
If your battery percentage drops suddenly from 50% to 10%, or jumps up and down erratically, this is a clear sign that the battery can no longer accurately report its remaining charge. This calibration issue is caused by degraded battery cells and is not something that can be resolved with a settings change — the battery itself needs to be replaced.
A healthy iPhone should charge from 0% to around 80% within an hour using a standard 20W charger. If you notice charging taking significantly longer than it used to, even with the same cable and charger, the battery may be struggling to accept charge efficiently.
At The Mobile People in Rochdale, we replace iPhone batteries across all models from iPhone 6 up to the latest iPhone 15 series. We use high-quality replacement batteries and the repair typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. Every battery replacement comes with our 12-month warranty.
Pricing is clear and upfront before we start. We operate a no fix, no fee policy, so you never pay if the repair does not go ahead.
We serve customers from Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Bury, Bolton, Oldham and across Greater Manchester. Walk in or book online below.