Device Repair Glossary

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.

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💻 Laptop Repair Terms

Display, storage, motherboard, hinge and water damage terms for all laptop brands.

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🖥️ NAS & GPU Repair Terms

Graphics card, NAS storage and circuit board terms for GPU and NAS repairs.

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🔧 Desktop PC Terms

RAM, SSD, PSU, CPU socket, PCIe, form factor and upgrade terms for desktop PC repairs and upgrades.

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🎮 Nintendo Switch Terms

Joy-Con, drift, dock, charging port and screen terms for Nintendo Switch repair.

Browse all Nintendo Switch terms →


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.