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From the SBK team
iPhone 18 Pro Max repair: what repair shops need to knowRepair news · Aluminium unibody, a smaller Dynamic Island and a 5,391 mAh battery. Here is what changes at the bench.iPhone back glass replacement without a laser: which modelsRepair guide insights · From the iPhone 15 onwards the back glass can be released from the rear with heat and a pick.Margin scheme VAT and pre-owned phones: a plain-English guideTrade tips · Why some phones show marginal VAT and others standard VAT, and what it means for your invoice.How to store and handle phone batteries safely in a repair shopRepair safety · Swollen cells, discharge levels and what to do with old batteries.Easy add-on sales: accessories every repair shop should offerTrade tips · Tempered glass, cases and cables are small sales that sit well alongside repairs.