Tech Care Association

08/10/2026

It's here. Second Life Sessions launches today: 19 interviews with the people of our industry, filmed in Miami, made for the customers who walk through your doors every day.

This one's built for you to share. The article below explains to device owners what the Tech Care Industry actually is, why repair beats replacement, and where to find a trusted local shop. No sales pitch, no jargon, just your industry looking as good as it deserves to.

Post it to your shop's page. Print the trailer link on your counter card. When a customer asks "what happens to my old screen?", now there's an episode for that. Episode 1 drops tomorrow.

A new free video series pulls back the curtain on the repair world: 19 interviews with the repair pros, refurbishers, and recyclers who keep your tech alive. Watch the trailer, then find a trusted repair shop near you.

08/07/2026

Every device has a story. So does every person who fixes one.

At Mobile Disrupt, we pulled 19 of them aside and hit record: repair educators, shop owners, refurbishers, recyclers. We asked each the same four questions, including what they wish more people understood about the e-waste crisis. The answers might surprise you.

Second Life Sessions is live now. Watch the trailer and meet the people giving technology a second life.

https://youtu.be/gJVADsAWk90

The e-waste crisis is real. So are the people solving it. Welcome t...

07/20/2026

Repair pros: here's a ready-made reason for customers to walk through your door this week.

Our new guide covers swollen battery warning signs, the 30-second check anyone can do at home, and why this is a job for a professional shop, not a DIY Saturday project. It was inspired by a story one of our own network shop owners shared, and it sends readers straight to the WhereToRepair directory to find a local shop like yours.

You already know the drill: customers ignore the wobble, the case hides the bulge, and by the time they come in it's urgent. This guide teaches them to catch it early, which means safer customers and more routine battery replacements on your bench instead of emergency saves.

Share it to your shop's page and your followers. Battery safety content gets passed around, and every share puts your services in front of someone who just checked their phone and didn't like what they found. 🔋🔧

That wobble when your phone sits on a table could be a swollen battery. Here's how to check in 30 seconds and what to do if you find one.

07/13/2026

Slow bench this summer? Sharpen it. 8 repair creators posting gold right now, plus the live selling trend we saw take over Mobile Disrupt in Miami.

Fight back against Google ad restrictions, crushing tariffs, and parts shortages. Join the most powerful coalition in tech repair history. Founding champions wanted.

06/29/2026

The Right to Repair: Saving Americans Money Through Repair

From aircraft carriers to family smartphones, repair restrictions quietly cost Americans billions. Here is how the Right to Repair saves taxpayers, families, farmers, and businesses money, and why fixing what you own is a freedom worth protecting this Independence Day....

From aircraft carriers to family smartphones, repair restrictions cost us billions. This Independence Day, here is why fixing what you own saves money.

06/18/2026

This week's Tech Repair Tidbits is live, and so is our featured member of the week: iResQ 👀

The bench is a starting line. Inside this issue: how one broken phone became a 105,000 sq ft facility, how repair people get into Mobile Disrupt in Miami for 50% off, Apple confirming iPhone prices are going up, and the data recovery debate that's reshaping how shops price the work.

Read it: https://mailchi.mp/techcareassociation.org/tech-repair-tidbits-the-bench-is-a-starting-line-operators-in-motion

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06/15/2026

Repair shops are growing into ITAD, refurbishment, software, and resale. See how operators turned the bench into a starting line, and why staying local wins too. New on the TCA blog.

Fight back against Google ad restrictions, crushing tariffs, and parts shortages. Join the most powerful coalition in tech repair history. Founding champions wanted.

06/12/2026

50% OFF MOBILE DISRUPT WITH YOUR TCA CODE 🎉

We just locked in an exclusive 50% discount for repair pros. Use TCA-REPAIR at checkout for Mobile Disrupt Miami Beach, July 7-8.

This event brings together 2,000+ industry leaders, vendors, and repair shops. You'll find:
🔧 New tools and parts suppliers
💼 Business growth strategies
🤝 Networking with competitors and partners
📚 Industry trends and what's next

Whether you're looking to scale your shop, find new revenue streams, or stay competitive, this is where it happens.

Your TCA membership gets you in at half price. Don't miss it.

👉 Link in comments to register with code TCA-REPAIR

06/08/2026

That sinking feeling when your phone will not turn on and every photo is on it? Take a breath. Most of the time your files are still there, and getting them back is simpler and cheaper than the panic is telling you.

Our new plain-English guide walks you through what data recovery really is, the three kinds of data loss, what to do the second a device starts acting up, and how to choose a pro you can trust (hint: look for "no data, no fee"). It is also the one to share with anyone trying to rescue files from a loved one's old device.

Read it here:

A plain-English guide to data recovery: what it costs, how to choose a pro you can trust, and how to avoid overpaying.

06/06/2026

QUESTION FOR YOU:

What's the most ridiculous water damage story you've heard?

We've all got one. Someone's phone in a pool. A laptop in a puddle. A tablet in the ocean.

Drop your story in the comments. Let's laugh together—and learn from each other.

And remember: If it happens to you, Skip the Rice. Save the Device.

Find a repair pro: https://wheretorepair.org