The Fix in College Park

Looking for phone repair on Baltimore Avenue in College Park, MD 20740?

The Fix is a dedicated repair store at 7404 Baltimore Ave #200, College Park, MD 20740, conveniently located right on Baltimore Avenue. We repair phones, tablets, computers and game consoles under one roof. Many phone and tablet repairs are same-day, often taking less than 30 minutes.

That covers the everyday faults: a cracked screen, a battery that quits before dinner, a port that will not take a cable, a camera that has lost its focus. You bring the device, tell us what it is doing, and we take it from there.

Why bring your phone to The Fix in College Park?

We find the actual fault before we replace anything.

A black screen is the clearest example. From the outside it looks like the screen has died, and a new screen is the biggest part and the biggest job on a phone. Sometimes that is the right call. Sometimes it is not. A loose display connector, a torn flex cable or a battery too weak to boot the phone can all produce the same black screen. Reseating a connector costs far less than a new screen.

The second reason is that damage rarely arrives alone. One bad fall onto concrete can crack the front glass, split the back glass and knock the camera out of line in a single moment. We look at the whole device, list everything we found, and handle the lot in one visit, so one accident stays one repair.

And you leave knowing which part was replaced, which part was fine, and why.

What phone repairs can you get at The Fix in College Park?

Screens come first. An iPhone 17 with a cracked screen, a Galaxy S25 with lines running across the picture, shattered glass after a drop on the stairs: all of these are screen replacements once the diagnosis confirms the panel is the fault. The same goes for unresponsive touch, where half your taps disappear, and ghost touch, where the phone registers taps you never made.

Batteries wear out with age. An iPhone 14 that lasted a full day when it was new can end up with its battery draining fast by lunch, or with a sudden shutdown at 20%. That is normal lithium wear, and a new battery brings the phone back to a full day. A swollen battery is a different matter. If the case looks bulged or the glass has started to rise, stop charging the phone and bring it in, because a swollen cell should come out soon.

Charging problems split two ways. Sometimes the port itself is worn and needs a proper charging port repair. Sometimes it is only debris in the port, pocket lint packed tight at the bottom, and careful cleaning brings charging back without any new part. A Galaxy A-series phone or a Pixel 8 that only charges at one angle could be either, and the diagnosis tells us which.

Back glass is the other side of a drop. On an iPhone 15 Pro, cracked back glass often comes with a damaged camera lens cover, which leaves photos hazy or streaked with flare. We replace the glass and the lens cover so the camera sees clearly again.

A muffled speaker, an earpiece you can barely hear, or a microphone that makes you sound far away usually traces back to a blocked mesh, a worn speaker or a damaged audio flex.

Water damage needs the fastest response of all. Liquid inside a phone starts corrosion on the board, and a phone that will not power on after a spill has the best chance when it is opened and cleaned early rather than left to dry on its own.

What other devices can The Fix in College Park repair?

We repair tablets, laptops and game consoles as well as phones.

Tablets get carried everywhere and dropped on hard floors, so the faults look a lot like phone faults at a larger size. We replace iPad Pro screens after a fall, fit new batteries in an iPad Air that no longer lasts through the day, and repair loose charging ports on both.

On computers, we work on MacBook batteries, keyboards with dead or sticky keys, charging faults and screens, along with Windows laptops that have slowed down, overheat or refuse to start. Timing on laptop work depends on the fault and the model, and you hear what to expect once the diagnosis is done.

Game consoles come in with their own set of problems. A PlayStation 5 that runs hot and shuts itself down, an Xbox Series X whose disc drive will not read, a Nintendo Switch that stopped charging.

What parts and accessories does The Fix in College Park carry?

We pick high-quality parts model by model, so a new screen feels and responds like the one you had and a new battery carries you through a normal day.

Part choice matters most on screens. The panel sets the brightness, the color and how the glass feels under your thumb, and a well-matched panel keeps the phone feeling like itself.

For protection after a repair, we carry phone cases and screen protectors, including privacy screen protectors that darken the screen for anyone looking from the side. We can fit a protector for you in the store, lined up and free of bubbles, so a freshly repaired screen starts its second life protected.

How does a repair work at The Fix in College Park?

A repair here moves through the stages below.

• Stage 1: You tell us what the device does. Not what you think is broken, but what you have noticed: when it started, whether it was dropped or got wet, or whether it simply got worse over time.
• Stage 2: We run a diagnosis. The diagnosis is free, and it tests the parts that produce the symptom you described, so the answer comes from the device rather than a guess.
• Stage 3: You hear what we found and what the repair costs before any work begins.
• Stage 4: We complete the repair and check touch, charging, sound and cameras before the device goes back to you.

If any stage is unclear, ask. Explaining the repair is part of the job.

Where exactly is The Fix in College Park, MD 20740?

The Fix is at 7404 Baltimore Ave #200, College Park, MD 20740, in Old Town College Park on the Baltimore Avenue (US 1) corridor. The easiest marker is College Park City Hall: the store sits directly across Baltimore Avenue from it.

From the University of Maryland campus, head southeast from McKeldin Mall toward Baltimore Avenue. The store is 0.41 miles from the Mall, an easy trip on foot between classes. If you know The Hotel at the University of Maryland, the store is 0.42 miles south of it along the same avenue.

Coming by train, the College Park-U of Md Metro Station on the Green Line is 0.54 miles southeast of the store, which makes the trip easy from DC and the surrounding suburbs without a car.

Look for suite #200 once you reach the building.

How does College Park weather affect your phone?

College Park swings between hot, humid summers and cold winters, and both extremes are hard on phones.

Cold slows the chemistry inside a lithium battery. On a freezing morning, a phone with an older battery can drop its charge sharply or switch itself off, then recover once it warms up indoors. Heat does the opposite kind of damage. A phone left in a hot car or charging under a pillow in July ages its battery faster, and that damage does not reverse.

Humidity adds a third problem. Moving a cold phone into a warm, damp room can form condensation inside the case, and moisture that settles near the charging port or the speaker slowly corrodes the contacts.

Keep the phone in an inside pocket in winter, out of hot cars in summer, and let it reach room temperature before charging.

What can you expect when you visit The Fix in College Park?

You can expect friendly, efficient service and a real conversation about your device before any quote.

We ask how the fault started, look at the device with you, and explain what we see.

Heavily damaged devices get a proper look too. A tablet with a smashed screen, damaged sensors and a broken home button can often be brought back to working shape, so it is worth a diagnosis before you give up on it.

What do people ask about phone repair at The Fix in College Park?

How long does it take to repair an iPhone 16 screen at The Fix in College Park?

An iPhone 16 screen repair is often same-day, and many are finished in less than 30 minutes. The time depends on whether the replacement screen is in stock, whether the drop also bent the frame, and whether the front sensors need to be moved across carefully to the new panel.

How much does it cost to repair a Galaxy A16 screen at The Fix on Baltimore Avenue?

A Galaxy A16 screen repair costs more or less depending on the replacement screen assembly for that model and how far the damage goes. A crack limited to the glass is one repair. A panel that also shows lines or black patches, or a frame bent at the corner, adds parts and labor.

How much does it cost to repair an iPhone 12 battery at The Fix near McKeldin Mall?

Two things set the cost of an iPhone 12 battery repair: the battery part for that model and the condition of the phone around it. A worn battery on its own is a simple swap. If the battery has swollen and pushed against the screen or housing, those parts may need attention too, which changes the total.

How long does it take to repair a MacBook screen at The Fix in College Park?

How long a MacBook screen repair takes depends on the model year, the size of the display assembly and whether that part is on hand. Some MacBook screens are replaced as a full lid assembly, which is a bigger job than a panel alone.

How much does it cost to repair an iPad Air screen at The Fix across from College Park City Hall?

For an iPad Air screen repair, the cost comes down to the generation of the iPad Air and whether the glass and the display underneath are fused together or separate. Damage to the frame or the camera area can also add to the repair. The diagnosis shows exactly which parts are affected before you decide.

How long does it take to repair a Pixel 9 charging port at The Fix in College Park?

Repairing a Pixel 9 charging port takes longer when the port has to be replaced, and how much longer depends on how it is built into the phone. Replacement means opening the phone with care to protect the screen and the seals.

How much does it cost to repair water damage on a phone at The Fix in College Park?

On a phone with water damage, the repair cost depends on how long the liquid sat inside, what the liquid was and which parts it reached. A quick splash of clean water may only need a board cleaning. A soak in salt water, coffee or soda can also reach the screen, battery or charging port, and each affected part adds to the repair.

Can I walk in to The Fix near the College Park-U of Md Metro Station without an appointment?

You can walk in without an appointment. Come straight off the train and hand the device over for a diagnosis.

How much does it cost to repair Galaxy S24 back glass at The Fix in College Park?

A Galaxy S24 back glass repair costs more when the crack has also damaged the camera lens covers or the frame beneath the glass. Glass alone is the simpler repair. Chipped lens covers or a dented frame add parts, and we check all three before giving you the price.

Is my data safe during a phone repair at The Fix in College Park?

Screen, battery and charging port repairs do not require access to your photos, messages or files, and your storage is not touched during them. For some tests we may ask you to unlock the phone so we can check touch or the camera. Keeping a recent backup in iCloud or Google is a sensible habit for any device, repair or not.

How long does it take to repair a PlayStation 5 at The Fix in College Park?

Repair time for a PlayStation 5 depends on the fault. A damaged HDMI port, an overheating console and a disc drive that will not read each involve different parts and different amounts of work.

How much does it cost to repair a Nintendo Switch at The Fix on Baltimore Avenue?

Nintendo Switch repair costs depend on which part has failed and which Switch model you have. A cracked screen, a charging fault and a worn Joy-Con stick are separate repairs with separate parts, and the OLED model uses a different screen from the earlier Switch models.