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Paul Walsh

Founder and repair technician

I'm Paul Walsh, and I run The Repair Works on my own. Every repair that comes in is diagnosed, fixed, tested and packed by me personally, on my own bench.

I've been repairing electronics for over 25 years. Before The Repair Works I built, ran and sold getitrepaired.co.uk, a mobile phone and tablet repair business, and later founded and sold WeBuyTek, a phone trade-in company. So I've seen the repair and recommerce trade from both sides of the counter.

The articles on this site come from hands-on repair work: the faults these devices are known for, what's worth repairing and what honestly isn't, and when you're better off going back to the manufacturer. If I can't fix something, or it isn't worth your money, I'd rather tell you before you post it.

Every mains appliance that leaves here is PAT tested, and every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty.

Articles by Paul Walsh

Which Samsung Galaxy A Phones Still Get Security Updates?
Samsung Galaxy
Which Samsung Galaxy A Phones Still Get Security Updates?
Which Galaxy A models Samsung still updates, which have stopped, how to check your own phone, and what it means if yours is no lon...
4 min read · 29 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Won't Turn On? What to Try Before a Repair
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy A Won't Turn On? What to Try Before a Repair
A dead Galaxy A isn't always broken. The charging and force-restart steps Samsung recommends, and how to tell a battery or port fa...
4 min read · 29 Sep 2026
Genuine vs Copy Samsung Batteries: What's the Difference?
Samsung Galaxy
Genuine vs Copy Samsung Batteries: What's the Difference?
A copy battery can look identical to a genuine Samsung one. Why the difference matters for safety and battery life, and what to as...
3 min read · 29 Sep 2026
How Long Does a Samsung Galaxy A Battery Last?
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How Long Does a Samsung Galaxy A Battery Last?
Most Galaxy A batteries start to show their age after two or three years. What Samsung's ratings say, how to make yours last longe...
4 min read · 29 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Screen Replacement Cost UK: Every Model
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Galaxy A Screen Replacement Cost UK: Every Model
Samsung's own screen prices for every Galaxy A from the A05s to the A57, what independent repairers charge, and why some models co...
5 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Battery Replacement Cost UK
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Samsung Galaxy A Battery Replacement Cost UK
Samsung charges a flat £79 for a Galaxy A battery. What independent repairers charge, how to check your battery first, and what a...
4 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Charging Port Repair Cost UK
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Samsung Galaxy A Charging Port Repair Cost UK
Samsung doesn't publish a charging port price. What independent repairers charge for a Galaxy A, why the port is a separate board,...
4 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Repair Service vs an Independent Repairer: Which Should You Use?
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung Repair Service vs an Independent Repairer: Which Should You Use?
Samsung or an independent repairer for your Galaxy A? Warranty, prices, genuine parts and the fingerprint calibration issue, compa...
4 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Is It Worth Repairing a Samsung Galaxy A? Model by Model
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Is It Worth Repairing a Samsung Galaxy A? Model by Model
Updates left, repair cost and what the phone is worth: an honest, model-by-model look at when a Galaxy A repair is worth it and wh...
4 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Not Charging? Cable, Port or Battery
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Samsung Galaxy A Not Charging? Cable, Port or Battery
Before paying for a repair, check the cable, the port, the moisture warning and battery protection. Then how to tell a port fault...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
How to Check Battery Health on a Samsung Galaxy A
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How to Check Battery Health on a Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung's built-in battery check lives in the Samsung Members app. Here's how to run it, what the three results mean and what to d...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026
Samsung Galaxy A Battery Draining Fast? What to Check
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Samsung Galaxy A Battery Draining Fast? What to Check
Most fast drain on a Galaxy A comes from an app, a setting or weak signal, not a worn battery. How to find the cause, and when a n...
3 min read · 28 Sep 2026

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