Mail-In Repairs | Tech Reviver

Mail-In Repairs

Mail-in repair is available for common, lower-risk repairs such as screens, batteries, charging ports, cameras, speakers, and similar part-level work. We do not currently offer motherboard-level repairs through mail-in service. If you need advanced data recovery, we recommend DriveSavers. Make sure to use our partner code: DS59649 for a special discount!

We review every mail-in request before shipment to make sure the repair is a good fit and to avoid unnecessary delays or issues.

Important safety note

Devices with swollen batteries should not be shipped. If your device has a swollen battery, frame separation, overheating, puncture damage, smoke, or other battery safety concerns, contact us first. Mail-in service is not available for those devices.

1. How It Works
1

Request approval

Start with the quote form first. Please do not ship anything until we review the request and send instructions.

2

Shipping label provided

We will create the shipping label on your behalf, invoice you that amount, and email you the label upon payment.

3

Inspection and quote

Once the device arrives, we inspect the device, confirm the repair scope, check for hidden damage, and provide or confirm the final repair quote.

4

Repair and return

After confirmation, the repair is completed, tested, and shipped back by USPS with tracking. Return shipping is added to the final invoice, which must be paid before the device is shipped.

2. Shipping Requirements
Customer shipment to us

What is required

  • Use a rigid box, not a soft mailer.
  • Pack the device securely so it is protected and cannot move around inside the box.
  • Take clear photos of the device before shipping in case the package is lost or damaged.
  • Do not ship without approval first.
  • Include the required mail-in form or a clearly written note in the package. Missing information may increase wait times.
Responsibility and limits

Inbound shipping responsibility

  • Customer assumes responsibility for packing quality, shipment risk, and condition documentation before shipment.
  • If the device is not packaged properly or its condition is not documented before shipment, we are not liable for shipping damage, loss, or condition disputes.
  • Devices that do not meet our safety or shipping guidelines may be refused and returned.
3. Inspection, Quotes, and Timing

Condition on arrival

Device condition is determined based on inspection and photos taken when the package is opened. Hidden damage, prior repair damage, or additional faults may affect the repair and final pricing.

Estimates and timing

Mail-in quotes are estimates until the device is inspected. Mail-in repairs are not guaranteed to be picked up, inspected, or repaired immediately unless specifically communicated in advance.

Diagnostic fee

If a repair is declined, not approved after inspection, or found to be outside the original request, a diagnostic fee may apply. Typical diagnostic fee is up to $40 depending on the situation.

4. Return Shipping
Shipment back to customer

What we do

  • Return shipping is added to the final repair invoice.
  • The final repair invoice must be paid in full before the device is shipped.
  • We package the device for return shipment and provide tracking.
  • We document condition before return shipment with photos.
  • Signature service may be added for higher-value devices or repairs.
Tracking and delivery

USPS updates

  • USPS is our normal mail-in carrier so the process stays consistent with our PO Box setup.
  • If we generate the label, tracking is already tied to the shipment.
  • USPS tracking updates can also be received by email, text, or the USPS app.
  • Once a package is handed to the carrier, delivery timing and handling are outside our control.
5. Scope of Mail-In Service

Good fit for mail-in

  • Screen replacements
  • Battery replacements
  • Charging port repairs
  • Camera, speaker, and similar part-level repairs
  • Customers outside our usual mobile service area

Not currently offered

  • Motherboard-level or micro-soldering mail-in repairs
  • Advanced board-level data recovery
  • Mail-in service for devices with swollen batteries
  • Unsafe, severely damaged, or non-compliant shipments
6. Before You Ship

Include

  • The device only, unless we request an accessory for testing.
  • A printed mail-in form or written note with your name, phone number, email, return address, and issue summary.
  • Your quote or request number if one was provided.
  • Back up important data before shipping. Data loss is always a possibility with damaged electronics.

Do not include

  • Cases, chargers, cables, SIM cards, memory cards, or extra accessories unless requested.
  • Loose batteries or damaged battery packs.
  • Any device with a swollen battery.
  • Devices with prior damage may have a higher risk of additional failure during repair.

Ready to start a mail-in repair?

Start with the quote form first. Please include “mail-in” in the notes when submitting your quote so we can route it correctly and send approved USPS shipping instructions or a generated label if accepted.