Phone Repairs While You Wait
You can walk into Fone4U in Bray, Ballina, or Sligo without booking, and most phone repairs are done while you wait. A typical iPhone screen takes about an hour, an iPhone battery 30 to 60 minutes, and most Samsung screens and batteries are done the same day. We check your phone first, tell you the price, and only start when you say so. Every repair comes with a 6-month warranty on the work.
We also repair tablets, laptops, MacBooks, and game consoles. Laptops and consoles usually take 1 to 3 working days.
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How long does each repair take?
Typical repair times for common devices and problems.
| Repair | Typical time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone screen repair | About 1 hour | Cracked, black or unresponsive screens |
| iPhone battery replacement | 30 to 60 minutes | Fast draining, random shut-offs, a "Service" message |
| Samsung screen repair | Same day for most models | Galaxy S, A, Z Flip, and Z Fold |
| Samsung battery replacement | Same day for most models | Fast draining or a swollen battery |
| Charging port repair | About 1 hour | Not charging, a loose cable, or slow charging |
| Water damage repair | We check it and give you a time. | A phone that's been in water |
| Laptop and MacBook repair | 1 to 3 working days | Screens, batteries, keyboards, and charging |
| Games console repair | 1 to 3 working days | PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch |
Older or less common models can take longer. We give you an exact time when you drop the device in.
What happens when you walk in?
We check your device.
We look at the phone and tell you honestly what's wrong.
We agree on the price with you.
You hear the price before we start, so there are no surprises.
We only start when you say so.
If you'd rather not go ahead, you don't have to.
We do the repair.
Most are done while you wait or shop nearby.
We test it with you at the counter.
For a screen, we check touch, Face ID, the camera, and the speakers with you. For a battery, we test charging.
You get a 6-month warranty on the work.
If something we fixed goes wrong, bring it back to any of our three shops.
How much does a repair cost?
It depends on your model and the repair, so we don't publish a single price list. Tell us your model in the shop or on WhatsApp, and we'll give you the price before we start. If you want to be sure the part is in stock, message your model first.
Get a Repair QuoteRepair or replace?
Consider repairing your phone
If your phone is otherwise in good shape, a repair is usually the better value. A new screen or battery can make an older phone feel like a different phone. If the phone is very old, or needs several repairs, compare the repair quote with the price of a refurbished phone.
Common problems and what to do
A cracked or unresponsive screen
A cracked screen is the repair we do most. Bring it in and we'll fit a new screen and test everything with you. A screen repair doesn't touch your data, and we don't reset the phone. If you'd like to understand more, read our guides to smartphone screen repair in Ireland and why an LCD must be repaired even if the glass isn't broken.
A battery that doesn't last
Common signs are a phone that drains fast, shuts off with charge left, runs slowly, or shows "Service" or a figure below about 80% under Battery Health. We can check it for you in store. Read our guides to iPhone battery health and replacing or upgrading your iPhone battery.
Some newer iPhones show a message about the battery after any replacement done outside Apple. The battery works normally, and we explain what you may see before we start.
If a Samsung battery looks swollen or bulging, stop using the phone and read our guide to Samsung battery swelling.
A phone that won't charge
Try a different cable and charger first, in case it's a faulty accessory. If it still won't charge, or the cable feels loose, bring it in and we'll check the charging port. A charging port repair takes about an hour.
A phone that's been in water
The first hours matter most. Switch the phone off, don't charge it, and skip the bag of rice, because rice doesn't dry the inside of a phone and can leave dust in the ports. Bring it in as soon as you can. We open it, clean and dry the board, and tell you honestly what can be saved and what it will cost before we go any further.
Water damage isn't always fixable, but acting quickly gives you the best chance of getting the phone and your photos back. Because water damage can keep causing problems, the warranty depends on what we repair, and we explain it before we start. See our tips to prevent water damage.
Samsung, tablet, laptop, and console repairs
Samsung
We repair Galaxy S, A, and Z Flip and Z Fold screens and batteries, and most are done the same day. See our guides to Samsung phone repair services and Galaxy S24 Ultra repairs.
Tablets
We repair iPads and Android tablets. See common tablet problems and how the pros repair them.
Laptops and MacBooks
Screens, batteries, keyboards, charging, and more, usually in 1 to 3 working days.
Games consoles
PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, usually in 1 to 3 working days.
Before you visit: a quick checklist
A few simple things to prepare before bringing your device in.
Back up your phone if you can. Most repairs don't touch your data, but a backup is a good habit before any repair.
Be ready to unlock it, so we can test the phone with you at the counter.
Note the symptoms. When did it start, and does it happen all the time?
Take off the case if it has one.
Message your model on WhatsApp if you want us to check if a part is in stock first.
Student discount
€10 off
Students get €10 off any repair, including laptop and MacBook repairs, in any Fone4U shop with a current student card. The discount is in store only, with one discount per purchase, and it can't be combined with other offers.
Student Discount DetailsRepairs for businesses and schools
Have several devices to fix? We do bulk repairs for phones, tablets, and laptops, with VAT invoices and one contact for your business or school.
Business and SchoolsOur three repair shops
Visit your nearest Fone4U repair shop.
Bray
Address
27 Main St, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 X6V2
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9.30am–6.30pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
Ballina
Address
Tolan St, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 XT02
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9.30am–6.30pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
Sligo
Address
19 Grattan St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, F91 P2WK
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9.30am–6.30pm, Sun 12pm–6pm
In Sligo? Read our guide to phone, tablet, and laptop repairs in Sligo.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our repair services.
Get your phone fixed
Walk into your nearest shop in Bray, Ballina, or Sligo, or message us on WhatsApp for a quote. See all our repairs.




