SD Fix It

What SD Fix It does

SD Fix It is a privately held, single-location device repair and refurbished-device retail business headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates one physical storefront on Vickers Street and serves individual consumers and small businesses in the San Diego metro area. Core offerings include repair services for iPhones, Android phones, tablets, computers, Apple Watches, and game consoles, covering screen and glass replacement, battery replacement, charging port and camera/speaker repair, water damage remediation, and power/data issues. Same-day turnaround is offered on major brands, and repairs carry a warranty on parts and labor. The underlying technology is traditional: third-party replacement parts and certified-technician labor, with no proprietary software platform, AI system, or API surface disclosed.

Beyond repair, SD Fix It runs two secondary commerce lines. It purchases used and broken devices from walk-in customers for same-day payouts, positioning payouts above Apple and carrier trade-in offers, and it resells pre-owned smartphones after a 42-point inspection at up to 30% below retail, supported by a 1-year warranty. The business model is transaction-based professional services plus hardware resale, with pricing driven by an on-site Instant Quote tool and a stated Low Price Guarantee relative to the local market. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the storefront, a search-optimized website with per-device quote pages, a Google Business Profile, and organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. The company reports no institutional investors, no parent entity, and no multi-location footprint.

Name

SD Fix It

Legal name

SD Fix It

Website

https://sdfixit.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SD Fix It is a privately held, single-location device repair shop in San Diego that repairs iPhones, Android phones, tablets, computers, Apple Watches, and game consoles, and resells refurbished devices and buys used hardware from local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics Repair Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (811490)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Device Repair Services (Phones, Tablets, PCs) (CRACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Certified Refurbished Electronics Retail (CRACAJAD)

Keywords

• Smartphone repair services
• Device screen replacement
• Refurbished electronics sales
• Tablet repair services
• Game console repair

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Device Repair Services: Primary revenue stream from repairing smartphones, tablets, computers, Apple Watches, and game consoles. Services include screen repair (front/back glass), battery replacement, charging port replacement, camera replacement, speaker replacement, and water damage repair. Same-day service is offered on major brands.
2. Pre-owned/Refurbished Device Sales: Secondary revenue stream from purchasing used devices, refurbishing them through a 42-point inspection process, and reselling at up to 30% below retail price. Devices come with a 1-year warranty.
3. Device Purchase/Trade-in: The company purchases used and broken devices from customers for same-day payouts. They claim to pay more than Apple and carrier stores for devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SD Fix It is a local San Diego device repair shop that repairs smartphones, tablets, computers, Apple Watches, and game consoles with same-day service on major brands. The company also purchases used and broken devices for same-day payout and resells pre-owned/refurbished devices that pass a 42-point inspection with a 1-year warranty. All repairs are backed by a warranty on parts and labor.

Product overview

SD Fix It is a locally owned and operated phone repair service offering a unified suite of device repair and sales services. The core offering includes specialized repair services for iPhone, Android phones, tablets, computers, Apple Watch, and game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo). Repair services cover screen/glass replacement, battery replacement, charging port repair, water damage remediation, camera repair, and speaker replacement. The business also operates a secondary market segment through purchasing and reselling pre-owned/refurbished devices with a 42-point inspection process and 1-year warranty, as well as a device buyback program offering same-day payouts for used or broken devices. All repairs come with a warranty on parts and labor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iPhone Repair Professional iPhone repair services including screen repair, battery replacement, and water damage repair for all iPhone models. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Android Repair Expert repair services for Android phones including screen repair, battery replacement, and water damage remediation. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Tablet Repair Repair services for iPads and other tablets including screen replacement, battery replacement, home button repair, and water damage cleaning. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Computer Repair Computer repair services covering hard drive issues, LCD problems, charging port replacement, data recovery, speaker replacement, and battery replacement. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Apple Watch Repair Expert Apple Watch repair services including screen replacement, battery replacement, speaker replacement, and power issue resolution. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Game Console Repair Repair services for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles including HDMI port replacement, hard drive repair, overheating issues, and power problems. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Buy Device (Pre-owned/Refurbished) Purchase of pre-owned or refurbished phones and smartphones that undergo a 42-point inspection and come with a 1-year warranty. Devices are available at up to 30% off retail price. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area seeking affordable devices with warranty.
• Sell Device (Trade-in/Buyback) Same-day payout service for selling used or broken devices. The company purchases devices regardless of condition and claims to pay more than Apple and carrier stores. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.
• Device Component Repair Services Individual component-level repair services including front glass repair, back glass repair, charging port replacement, speaker replacement, camera replacement, and battery replacement for various devices. Targeted at individual consumers in the San Diego area.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Gazelle: Online device trade-in and refurbished resale platform. Competes with SD Fix It's device buyback/turn-in program with a mail-in model that broadens the geographic reach SD Fix It currently lacks.
• Swappa: Peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Adjacent competitor to SD Fix It's pre-owned device sales and trade-in offering, with a different (consumer-to-consumer) model.
• Back Market: Online marketplace for certified refurbished electronics including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Directly competes with SD Fix It's refurbished device resale business but at national scale and with formal certification branding.

Broad incumbents

• Geek Squad (Best Buy): Best Buy's tech-support and repair arm covering smartphones, computers, tablets, and game consoles. A broader incumbent offering repair as part of a much wider electronics retail portfolio rather than specializing in SD Fix It's niche.
• Samsung Self-Repair: Samsung's authorized self-repair program for Galaxy devices. Increasingly substitutes for independent Android repair demand and pressures third-party shops serving the same customer base.
• Apple Self Service Repair: Apple's direct-to-consumer self-repair program supplying genuine parts, tools, and manuals. Represents the OEM-direct alternative that competes with SD Fix It's iPhone repair and refurbishment revenue streams.

Direct peers

• CPR Cell Phone Repair: Franchised device repair network offering smartphone, tablet, computer, and game console repair. Comparable service menu, same-day positioning, and warranty-backed repairs make it a close competitor for walk-in customers.
• uBreakiFix (Asurion): Largest U.S. phone and device repair chain, owned by Asurion. Offers same-day repair across smartphones, tablets, computers, and game consoles — directly overlapping SD Fix It's core service categories, geographic breadth aside.
• Cellairis: Device repair and accessories franchise operating in malls and retail centers. Comparable service scope (smartphones, tablets, computers) and similar price/quality positioning to SD Fix It's local shop model.
• The Repair Associates / The FIX: Mall and street-front device repair chain specializing in smartphones, tablets, and computers. Directly competes on convenience, same-day turnaround, and warranty-backed repair services in similar retail footprints.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdfixit
• Instagraminstagram.com/sdfixit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sd-fix-it

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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