Phone & smartphone repair

Phone & smartphone repair in Malaysia

Updated 11 November 2026

Phone repair in Malaysia usually costs RM 80 to RM 350 for a battery or a charging port. A screen is dearer: one price list starts at RM 250, and official manufacturer estimates for some iPhone display parts reach RM 1,799. The quickest way to see current prices for your model is to describe the fault in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules to check before you hand over a phone

Running a repair shop in Malaysia requires SSM registration, the national company registration system. One industry guide says the repair itself needs no special licence beyond that. Ask the shop for its registration details and whether it gives a written warranty on the part and the labour. Some shops quote fixed prices that include labour and original parts, so ask exactly what your quote covers.

Wet and dry seasons and water damage

Malaysia has no winter or summer. The climate is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season. Because of the rain and humidity in the wet season, tell the seller at the start if the phone got wet, since that changes the checks needed. If you only want a diagnosis, ask about the fee first: one price list says a RM 50 diagnosis fee may apply when no repair is done.

How repairs are bought here

Quotes are made per fault and per model, in ringgit (RM), and written in the form RM 1,234. If the shop is outside your town, ask whether you can post the phone or drop it off in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam. Ask whether the price is fixed before you leave the phone, so there is no surprise at pickup.

What to write in your request

Name the phone model exactly, describe the fault in your own words, and say how the damage happened: dropped, wet, or no clear cause. Add your city, your budget and the date you need the phone back. Say whether you want original or copy parts, whether you need a repair warranty, and how you want your data protected, for example that the shop does not copy your photos. The more exact the details, the easier it is to compare the offers.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the phone and the fault in a chat. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through repair shops' price lists and websites in Malaysia, and shows the prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose the seller you want to talk to, and the service is free for buyers. You can also send the request link to shops you already know. For other devices, see computer repair and repair and servicing of appliances and electronics.