The iPhone is arguably the most stylish, popular, and dynamic smartphone in the market today. If you have one, then you paid good money for a high-quality product. No matter how great the iPhone may be, it’s still susceptible to breaking down and needing repair. Users will find themselves at the inevitable crossroads: Either deciding to spend the money on professionals or trying to repair the iPhone themselves.

If you’re going to attempt repairing your iPhone, you’ll want to make sure you weigh the pros and cons before cracking your iPhone open. If you aren’t really confident in your technical, electronic, or dexterous skills, you should think about biting the bullet and paying for a professional to repair your iPhone. However, if you’d like to try your luck and repair your iPhone yourself, here is a list of pros and cons to consider before taking the plunge.

Pros to Fixing Your iPhone Yourself

Saves you money - Though you may have to buy the correct equipment and iPhone parts, you could still end up saving more money overall by repairing your iPhone yourself. After all, most of the repair cost will go to the labor than the actual parts needed.

Saves you time - By fixing your iPhone yourself, you limit the amount of time you’d be without your iPhone. You won’t have to worry about getting your iPhone to the repair center (whether you leave it there yourself or have to send it in), and the moment your iPhone is fixed, it’ll be in your possession.

DIY iPhone Repair is Easier than You Think

Do-it-yourself iPhone repair is probably much easier than your think.

• First there is plenty of online help. Chances are high that the problem you’re facing with your iPhone isn’t entirely unique to you. A quick search online will reveal guides or stories of people who have fixed a similar problem. Many of these even include step-by-step procedures, videos, or images to walk you through the process.

• Second, many professional iPhone repair service companies offer an array of products, services, tools and parts. These companies also offer advice, including dos and don’ts. By taking you time, and using the resources they offer, you can feel more confident in your repair abilities.

Sure, tons of people out there have iPhones, but how many can say they’ve actually fixed their iPhones themselves? Your friends (unless you hang out with iPhone repairers) are sure to be impressed by how you managed to go into your iPhone and fix whatever was causing your phone problems.