Top 5 Habits That Damage Your Phone | Westcoast Repairs

Think You're Treating Your Phone Right? Think Again.

Your smartphone is probably the device you use the most every day, yet without realising it, you could be damaging it with daily habits.

At Westcoast Repairs, we’ve seen it all: dead batteries, overheating phones, shattered screens and most of it? Preventable. So here’s your wake-up call: these 5 innocent habits might be sending your phone straight to the repair bench.

1. Charging Your Phone Overnight : Every Night

It sounds harmless, right? You charge your phone while you sleep.

But constantly keeping your phone at 100% can wear out your battery faster. Over time, this habit leads to:

• Battery degradation
• Overheating
• Shorter battery life

Pro Tip: Try to keep your battery between 20–80%, and use smart plugs or charging timers when possible.

2. Using Cheap, Uncertified Chargers

That $5 cable you grabbed online? It might cost you hundreds later.

Cheap or unverified chargers:

• Deliver uneven voltage
• Risk damaging your battery
• Can even cause short circuits or fires

Only use high quality charging accessories. And yes, we stock those at Westcoast Repairs!

3. Leaving Your Phone in Direct Sunlight or Hot Cars

Heat is your phone’s enemy. Leaving your device on the dashboard, beach towel, or window sill for long can:

• Melt internal components
• Trigger battery swelling
• Ruin your LCD screen

If your phone gets hot often, bring it in. We offer professional diagnostics in Perth, Sydney, and Darwin.

4. Using Your Phone With Wet Hands

You don’t have to drop your phone in water for moisture to cause damage.

Using it with wet hands or in the bathroom can:

• Let moisture seep into ports
• Trigger corrosion
• Cause mic, speaker, or charging port issues

Did you know? We do professional water damage recovery with ultrasonic cleaning and data-safe methods.

5. Ignoring Software Updates

Updates aren’t just about new features, they often contain critical security patches and performance fixes.

Delaying updates can lead to:

• Lagging performance
• Security vulnerabilities
• App crashes and bugs
• Stay current. Stay protected.

Already Noticing These Issues?

Don’t worry we’re here to help.

At Westcoast Repairs, we handle:

• Battery replacement
• Charging port repairs
• Water damage recovery
• Software optimisation
• LCD & screen replacements

Visit us in Perth, Sydney, or Darwin | no appointment needed!