Step 1
Understand what GSM repair really is
Learn what a GSM repair technician actually does, what types of repairs exist and what realistic expectations you should have at the beginning.
Read: What is GSM repair? →Start Here – GSM repair for beginners
This is your starting point if you want to learn GSM repair. No advanced jargon, no pressure – just a clear path from zero to your first safe repairs and, later, a small repair service if you want.
Your learning path
You don’t have to learn everything at once. Follow these steps in order and come back here whenever you’re not sure what to do next.
Step 2
Prepare tools, workspace and budget
Before touching a client’s phone, you need a basic set of tools, a safe workspace and a clear understanding of your starting budget.
Open the starter checklist →Step 3
Practice safe first repairs
Start with simple, low-risk repairs that help you build confidence: basic screen swaps, battery changes and simple diagnostics.
See recommended first repairs →Step 4
Work with parts and distributors
Learn how to choose suppliers, what “grade” means for LCDs, how to compare prices and how to avoid common traps with cheap parts.
Browse the distributors directory →Step 5
Treat it as a small business
When you’re ready, think about pricing, guarantees, dealing with customers and how to grow from “occasional repairs” to a structured service.
Learn business basics for repair shops →Read these beginner articles first
These pages are written in simple language and assume that you are starting from zero. Save them and come back when you need a refresh.
What is GSM repair?
Overview of the GSM repair world: types of devices, typical problems, which skills matter and what a normal learning curve looks like.
Open article →How to start a small GSM repair service
From hobby to paid repairs: minimum setup, legal basics, how to find your first clients and how to avoid burning out.
Open guide →Starter checklist: tools & budget
A practical checklist you can print or keep on your phone: tools, consumables and optional upgrades with rough price ranges.
View checklist →Common mistakes beginners make
Learn from other people’s mistakes: underpricing, ignoring ESD, bad communication with clients and more.
See the mistakes →FAQ for beginners
Short answers to the most frequent beginner questions about tools, warranty, training, costs and difficulty.
Read FAQ →Ask questions in the Community
If you’re stuck, you don’t have to guess alone. Use the Community to ask specific, practical questions and learn from technicians who already solved similar cases.
- Tag your question as beginners to get more targeted answers.
- Include photos and details about the device and symptoms.
- Update your question with results so others can learn too.
Learn step-by-step in the Academy
The Academy is where you find structured content: basics, tutorials and business topics. Combine it with the Start Here hub and Community to build a solid foundation.
- Basics: tools, safety, first repairs.
- Tutorials: step-by-step guides for common repair jobs.
- Business: pricing, customer communication, working with suppliers.