James ...Co-Founder & Senior Technician
James is the Co-founder and Senior Technician at Up Fix ,a startup company in July 2023 .He has vast experience in electrical/electronics engineering making him a qualified expert .Undertook Diploma in electrical & Electronics Engineering at Mount Kenya University .He also has certifications in varios IT fields ; Cybersecurity ,web development ,database management ,digital marketing .James has worked with various NGO's and companies in IT and Business Management .
Jakob...Co-Founder & Junior Technician
Jakob is a Co-founder at Up Fix .As a Junior technician he is responsible for running day to day operations .This includes sourcing and procurement of spares ,pick & drop of units ,advertising and marketing ,client follow-up ,workshop cleanliness .Jakob has completed training at SoteHub Nairobi and currently at Jodan College of technology in Thika continuing an IT Course .He has experience in phone repair and softwares .
SAMPLE SPARE PARTS FOR MOBILE PHONES
Displays
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): LCD screens are one of the most common types. They use a liquid crystal solution sandwiched between two layers of glass and require a backlight to display images.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode): OLED screens use organic compounds that emit light when an electric current is applied. They offer vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast ratios.
AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode): AMOLED is a specific type of OLED screen that uses an active matrix to control each individual pixel, resulting in better image quality and power efficiency.
Super AMOLED: This is a variation of AMOLED technology developed by Samsung. It integrates the touch-sensor layer into the screen, making it thinner and more responsive
Intergral Parts
These are the parts that come attached to he motherboard .They are mainly utility parts .
Cameras
Charging systems
Power flex cables
Volume up/down
Biometric sensors
Microphone/speakers
Chassis and housing
Battery
Batteries can be divided into 2 categories :
Removable Battery : Those that can be easily removed from the smartphone by the user.They were more common in older smartphones but have become increasingly rare in modern devices. Some older models from companies like LG and Samsung featured removable batteries .
Built-in /Non-Removable : These batteries are integrated into the smartphone's chassis and require professionals to replace .Most modern flagship smartphones, including those from Apple, Samsung, Google, and others, feature non-removable batteries.