Real Workshop Experience
Learn from a repair team that includes technicians with over 15 years and over 10 years of practical experience respectively.
Hands-on training | Littleover, Derby
Learn phone repairs from scratch
Beginner iPhone and Samsung repair training
Learn the basics of phone repair in a practical, one-to-one session at DHT Mobiles. You’ll work with real devices and get guidance as you learn.
Whether you're learning for yourself, exploring a new skill or considering a future in phone repairs, we'll help you understand the fundamentals.
- One-to-one training
- Equipment provided
- Dates arranged by enquiry
Sessions are arranged by enquiry and subject to confirmation.
One-to-onepersonal training
Why DHT Mobiles?
Learn from people who repair phones every day.
At DHT Mobiles, phone repairs are part of our day-to-day work. We're bringing our practical experience into a one-to-one training environment to help beginners develop useful, hands-on skills.
With one-to-one training, you have time to ask questions, understand each stage and practise using the tools yourself.
One-to-one Training
Learn at your own pace with individual guidance and time for questions.
Learn By Doing
Use professional repair tools and suitable practice phones to understand how common repairs are performed.
One member of our repair team holds a Level 3 qualification.
Course content
The fundamentals of smartphone repair.
We'll take you through the essentials, starting with the tools and components inside a phone before exploring some of the most common repair tasks.
01
Phone Components & Disassembly
Understand the basic components inside an iPhone or Samsung smartphone, how they connect and how to open devices carefully.
02
Screen Replacement
Learn the process behind removing a damaged display, understanding its connections and fitting a replacement screen on suitable training devices.
03
Battery Replacement
Understand smartphone battery safety, how batteries are secured and the important precautions involved in removal and replacement.
04
Charging-Port Repairs
Explore how charging problems are diagnosed, common charging-port issues and replacement techniques on suitable models.
05
Fault Finding & Diagnosis
Learn how to approach common problems, recognise likely causes and identify when a repair may need more advanced expertise.
06
Reassembly & Testing
Practise careful reassembly and learn how technicians check a phone's essential functions after a repair.
The course teaches beginner-level repair techniques. The exact devices and practical tasks may vary according to the training phones and students' progress. Advanced microsoldering and complex motherboard repair are not included.
The training experience
A practical introduction to phone repair.
We start with the basics, then build your understanding through demonstrations and supervised practical exercises. We’ll discuss available dates when you enquire.
The activities can be adjusted to suit the devices and your pace.
Welcome, Workshop Safety & Setup
Meet your trainer, understand your workstation and learn the essentials of ESD protection, lithium-ion battery precautions, tool safety and handling components.
Tools & Phone Anatomy
Explore repair tools, device construction, common components, screws, adhesives, connectors and flex cables.
Opening Phones & Screens
See how suitable devices are opened, learn safe disassembly methods and work through screen removal and replacement principles.
Battery Repairs
Understand battery safety, adhesive removal and the basic procedures involved in battery replacement, using suitable practice devices.
Charging Ports & Common Faults
Explore charging-port issues, basic fault finding and how technicians decide whether a component needs replacing.
Reassembly, Testing & Practice
Bring the day's learning together through supervised practical work and testing.
Review & Completion
Ask final questions, discuss next steps and receive your DHT Mobiles Certificate of Completion after completing the course.
Personal training
One-to-one training, with more time on the tools.
Your session is one-to-one, with individual guidance throughout.
You can handle the equipment, follow demonstrations closely and ask questions as you work.
Whether you've never opened a phone before or you've tried a few simple repairs at home, the course is designed to help you progress at a comfortable pace.
- One-to-one guidance
- Supervised practical learning
- Training devices provided
- Tools provided during the session
Who can join?
Start with no experience.
You don't need previous repair experience. We'll introduce the fundamentals and help you become familiar with the practical process.
Complete Beginners
Curious about electronics? Start with the tools, parts and techniques behind common smartphone repairs.
DIY Repair Enthusiasts
Build your understanding and learn safer, more methodical ways to approach basic repairs.
Career Explorers
Get a practical introduction to mobile phone repair before deciding whether to develop your skills further.
Aspiring Repair Business Owners
Explore the technical foundations of everyday repairs before investing in additional training, equipment and business setup.
What's included?
Everything you need to get started.
You don't need to buy tools or source practice phones before attending. DHT Mobiles provides the equipment needed for the training session so you can focus on learning.
- Repair tools and workstation equipment during training
- Suitable iPhone and Samsung practice devices
- Demonstrations and supervised practical exercises
- Guidance from an experienced repair technician
- DHT Mobiles Certificate of Completion
Optional — bring your own phone
Have an old phone you'd like to learn on? You're welcome to bring it along, although using your own device is optional and subject to our technician confirming it is suitable and safe for training.
Opening or working on a personal device carries risks, including accidental damage, data loss and loss of water resistance. Please back up any important information beforehand. The training session does not guarantee that a personal device will be repaired or returned to its previous condition. We can't work on phones with swollen or damaged batteries.
Course completion
A certificate to mark your progress.
After completing the beginner training session, you'll receive a DHT Mobiles Certificate of Completion recognising your participation in the course.
It's a record of your introductory practical training and a useful starting point as you continue developing your phone repair skills.
Course details
One-Day Beginner Phone Repair Course
- Dates arranged by enquiry
- At DHT Mobiles, Littleover, Derby
- One-to-one training
- iPhone and Samsung repair fundamentals
- All training equipment provided
- DHT Certificate of Completion
Contact us for course pricing
To secure a confirmed place, we'll arrange a deposit, with the remaining balance payable by the agreed date. The full course price, deposit amount, payment schedule and applicable terms will be explained before you make any payment.
Sending an enquiry does not reserve a place or require payment.
From enquiry to your first repair.
Send Your Enquiry
Tell us you're interested in the beginner course and provide your contact details.
We'll Call You
We'll discuss the course, available dates, price and deposit arrangements, and answer your questions.
Confirm and Attend
Once you've agreed the details and paid the required deposit, we'll confirm your place and provide the information you'll need for the day.
A place is only confirmed when DHT Mobiles has accepted your booking and confirmed receipt of the required deposit.
Training questions, answered.
Ready to get started?
Enquire about phone repair training.
Interested in learning phone repairs? Fill out the short form below and we'll get in touch to discuss the available dates, course pricing and how to secure your place.
Learn locally at DHT Mobiles in Derby.
Our beginner phone repair training takes place at DHT Mobiles in Littleover, Derby.
You'll be learning in a practical repair-shop environment, with equipment provided and guidance throughout the session.
