Not sure what your technician means? Every repair term used at BreakFixNow — defined clearly, in plain English, with links to the right service page. Browse by device type below.
📱 Phone Repair Terms
Screen, battery, logic board, water damage and software terms for iPhones and Android phones.
📲 iPad & Tablet Terms
Laminated screens, ProMotion, Apple Pencil, Smart Connector, swollen batteries and Activation Lock.
💻 Laptop Repair Terms
Display, storage, motherboard, hinge and water damage terms for all laptop brands.
🖥️ NAS & GPU Repair Terms
Graphics card, NAS storage and circuit board terms for GPU and NAS repairs.
- GPU & Display
- NAS & Storage
- Board & Chip
🔧 Desktop PC Terms
RAM, SSD, PSU, CPU socket, PCIe, form factor and upgrade terms for desktop PC repairs and upgrades.
🎮 Nintendo Switch Terms
Joy-Con, drift, dock, charging port and screen terms for Nintendo Switch repair.
Why we built this glossary
When your screen cracks or your laptop won’t boot, the last thing you need is a technician throwing jargon at you. Every definition here is written by the BreakFixNow team — the same people who do the actual repairs — so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you hand over your device.
Not sure where to start? Book a free diagnosis and we’ll walk you through everything in person.