Black Friday in Calgary is wild. Whether you are sprinting through the mall or peace-shopping on your phone from bed, the chaos is real. And every year, something predictable happens.
People break their phones more during Black Friday weekend than any other weekend of the year.
As a repair shop, we see it. Phone screens shatter. Charging ports snap. Batteries freeze in the cold. People spill coffee on their laptops in the rush. Here is why it happens and how to avoid becoming one of the Black Friday victims.
1. Everyone Shops With Their Phone in One Hand
Scrolling deals. Holding shopping bags. Trying to text your friend about a sale. Your phone becomes an acrobat. And eventually, it falls.
Screen repairs skyrocket Friday through Sunday. If your phone already has a tiny crack, Black Friday chaos will make it worse.
2. People Shop Outdoors During Freezing Weather
Calgary cold is no joke. Phones shut off faster. Batteries drain. Screens become more fragile. When the temperature drops, your phone becomes way more vulnerable.
3. Stress Makes People Clumsy
You see a deal. You panic. You rush. You drop your phone. We have all been there.
4. Cheap Charging Cables Damage Phones During Travel
Black Friday is also when people buy cheap cables or power banks. They can fry your charging port or cause battery issues. If you need accessories, get quality ones.
How STEM Support Saves Black Friday
If your phone or laptop breaks, we offer:
• Same day iPhone screen repairs
• Battery replacements
• Charging port fixes
• Laptop cleaning
• Full diagnostics
Bring your device in before or after Black Friday, and we will keep your tech alive through all the chaos.