Damage Control

Phone battery replacement in Austin, TX

Dead by lunch, shutting off at 20 percent, or not holding a charge? A new battery usually fixes it. Damage Control replaces batteries in iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and other phones, plus tablets and laptops, anywhere in the Austin metro. In-stock battery replacements are generally done the same day.

  • Same day for in-stock batteries
  • Free diagnostic and quote
  • 90-day warranty on parts and work
  • Curbside pickup and return

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Signs you need a new battery

  • Drains fast or dies early in the day
  • Shuts off suddenly with charge left
  • Slows down or restarts when you use it hard
  • iPhone Battery Health shows Service, or capacity under 80%
  • Gets hot while charging
  • Swollen: the screen lifts or the back bulges

Swollen battery? Stop charging it and stop using it. A swollen battery is a fire risk. Keep it away from heat, don't press on it, and tell us it's swollen when you request the repair.

How it works

  1. Request it here

    Tell us the device and what's wrong. Photos help but aren't required.

  2. We pick it up curbside

    At your home, your office or a spot like a coffee shop. We never come inside.

  3. Free diagnostic and quote

    You get a clear quote before any paid work. Say no and you owe nothing.

  4. We bring it back

    Curbside again. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.

Request a battery replacement

Tell us about your device and we'll get back to you with next steps and a quote.

Phone, email or both: we need at least one way to reach you.

Curbside only: our technicians meet you outside and never come in. No exact address needed yet. Something like “home, near Mueller” works, and we'll pin down the spot when we reach out.

Device 1

Please don't include your unlock code. If we need it, we'll ask at pickup.

    We'll reach out by phone, text or email. No spam, ever.

    Battery replacement questions

    How long does a phone battery replacement take?

    In-stock phone battery replacements are generally done the same day. If the battery has to be ordered, we'll tell you when to expect your phone back before we start.

    How do I know if my battery needs replacing?

    On an iPhone, open Settings, then Battery, then Battery Health. A Service message or a maximum capacity under about 80% means it's time. On Android, fast drain, sudden shutdowns or swelling are the usual signs. Not sure? The diagnostic is free.

    Is a swollen battery dangerous?

    It can be. Stop charging and using the device, keep it away from heat and don't press on it. Tell us it's swollen when you request the repair, and we'll handle it carefully.

    Do you replace tablet and laptop batteries too?

    Yes: iPads and other tablets, and MacBooks and other laptops. Tell us the model and we'll quote it.

    Repair terms, the short version

    • Free diagnostic. You get a quote before any paid work, and owe nothing if you decline. No fix, no pay.
    • Back up your data. Repairs and resets can erase it, and we aren't responsible for data loss.
    • Your unlock code. We may ask you to remove it or share it with us for the repair. A shared code is purged from our system once the repair is complete. Never put it in a form, email or text: we'll ask at pickup.
    • Damage it already has. Opening a device can expose or worsen existing damage (cracks, liquid, swollen batteries, earlier repairs). We aren't responsible for those failures. Liquid-damaged repairs carry no warranty.
    • Payment is due when we return your device. Can't or would rather not pay for a finished repair? We'll take our parts back out and return your device as close as we can to how you gave it to us.
    • 90-day warranty on our parts and work. New drops, cracks and liquid damage aren't covered.
    • Unclaimed devices. Arrange the return within 30 days of our “it's ready” message, or a $5/day storage fee may apply. After 75 days and a final notice, an unclaimed device is considered abandoned and may be recycled or sold once we erase it.
    • Pest-free devices only. We can't accept devices with signs of pests (insects, eggs or droppings). They're returned unrepaired, at no charge.
    • Curbside only. We meet you outside and never enter your home.

    Read the full terms & policies (opens in a new tab).

    Pest-free devices only

    Insects such as roaches sometimes take shelter inside electronics, especially warm ones like game consoles, cable boxes and laptops. It can happen in any home, and it's nothing to be embarrassed about.

    • Why we're strict. Even a single insect or a few eggs can spread to our tools, our workspace and other customers' devices, and contamination can damage repair equipment.
    • Our policy. We don't accept or work on devices with signs of pests: live or dead insects, eggs, droppings or nesting material. They never come into our repair area.
    • What happens. We take a quick look before accepting a device. If we see signs of pests, we hand it right back; if they turn up once it's opened, we close it up and return it unrepaired.
    • No charge. You pay nothing for a device we turn away for this reason.

    Once a device has been professionally cleaned and the source treated, we may be able to take it, at our discretion. The policy in our terms (opens in a new tab).