Gadson Woodall
Gadson founded Mr Fix It after fixing his first iPhone screen on a kitchen table in 2018. He now runs two shops in Valdosta and McDonough and writes about what we actually see across the workbench — real costs, real fixes, no gadget-blog fluff.
Articles by Gadson Woodall
Selling Your Phone in 2026: What Refurbishers Actually Look For
Get more for your used phone. What refurbishers grade, why a $50 battery replacement can add $200 to trade-in value, and how to prep before selling.
PS5 HDMI Port Repair: Why Yours Broke and What to Watch For
PS5 HDMI ports are the most common failure we see. What causes it, why the adapter-board fix is not a real fix, and what a real repair actually looks like.
How to Pick a Repair Shop: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Hand Over Your Phone
The 8 questions every repair shop should be able to answer before you leave your device — warranty, parts, techs, data safety, and more.
Dropped Your Phone in Water? Here's Exactly What to Do
Phone fell in water? Follow this exact step-by-step guide. Rice is a myth. Learn the real first 60 minutes and when to see a repair shop.
Samsung vs iPhone Repair: What Owners Should Know First
Samsung and iPhone repairs are not the same job. See real cost differences, complexity rankings, and why shop experience matters more for Galaxy devices.
MacBook Liquid Damage Repair: What's Salvageable
Spilled water or coffee on your MacBook? See what Apple charges, what board-level repair actually costs, and what's salvageable from a Valdosta repair shop.
Is It Worth Repairing a Cracked iPhone or Should I Upgrade?
Cracked iPhone screen? Use this simple framework to decide between repair and upgrade, plus real trade-in ranges for popular iPhone models.
iPhone Screen Repair Cost in 2026: Apple vs Third-Party Shop
See real 2026 iPhone screen repair costs for Apple vs independent shops, including iPhone 11, 13, 15, and 16 Pro Max pricing and what to pick.