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Smartphone repair
Replacing phone screens or batteries at home, with parts and online guides, for individuals.
How to get started
- Practise on an old phone with iFixit's free guides.
- Buy a precision tool kit and good-quality parts.
- Offer a few simple repairs (screen, battery) at a fixed price.
- Test each phone in front of the client or with a checklist.
Skills needed
- DIY
- Computing
Tools and equipment needed
- DIY tools
Good tips
- Specialise in two or three very common models at first.
- Postal repairs let you work for clients who live far away.
Watch out for
- A badly fitted part can damage the phone: start with your own devices.
- Lithium batteries are dangerous if punctured: work carefully.
Rules to know
France
The simplest status is the micro-entreprise: platform income must be declared, even small amounts.
Belgium
You usually need self-employed status, which can be held alongside a job.
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.