Ugh, nothing is more annoying than when your cell phone stops working or when your computer suddenly shuts down. For students, this minor catastrophe turns into a major problem. I do however highly recommend a backup system. I presently use Mozy for myself and my students’ computers. It simply backs up their computer daily (or however they deem necessary) so if they ever run into a jam, they don’t have to panic that all their work has been lost. As for the phone, encourage them to plug it into their computer (or some use iCloud) once in a while to be sure all their contacts and photos are backed-up.

I also highly recommend a good phone case. They can find some fun cases on Casetify so perhaps they won’t complain as much about having a case on their phone.  Casetify even offers a 15% student discount with a verified student status registration or link through for other special offers.

Luckily there are repair places on and near UNF including an Apple store.

• UNF ITS Help Desk – The ITS Help Desk is located on the 1st floor of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and provides a number of services for UNF students. While they do not repair hardware, the Help Desk will help fix all other aspects of your students’ computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. They will install software, and in most cases teach them how to use various programs.
• Apple St.John’sTown Center  – St. John’s Town Center, the Apple store is open Monday – Saturday from 10-9 and Sunday from 11-6. The Apple store only repairs Apple products and with most Apple stores, having an appointment is best.
• CPR – Cell Phone Repair – With two locations, CPR is a local shop for smartphones & other small electronics, plus refurbished phones for sale & trade. They repair iPhones, smartphones, iPads, tablets, Mac’s, and laptops.  Two locations – 3267 Hodges Blvd Suite 5, Jacksonville, and – 7035 Philips Hwy #9, Jacksonville. Both locations are about the same distance from UNF. They recommend scheduling an appointment.
• Geek Squad – Geek Squad in Jacksonville is located in Best Buy.  The closest Best Buy is 4906 Town Center Pkwy which is in St. John’s Town Center shops.  Geek Squad repairs any electronic devices including phones, screens, laptops, and more. Your student can bring in their device without an appointment and most times will have to return at a later time or day to pick it up.
• Lifeline Repair – LifeLine Repairs, located at 4131 Southside Blvd, Unit 103 Jacksonville, is a full-service repair shop for phones, electronics, and computers. You can schedule an appointment, mail in your device, or just walk right. Repairs are typically done the same day.
• The iPhone 911 – Locally owned and operated, The iPhone 911 store fixes all Apple products. Repairs come with a 90-day warranty. The iPhone 911 also sells Apple products. Located very close to campus at 11757 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville.
• uBreakiFix – Conveniently located off of Southside at 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Unit 3, uBreak can assist with any electronic repairs.  From smartphones and tablets to laptops and gaming consoles, most repairs are completed the same day. They offer a price match guarantee and a 90 days nationwide warranty.

None of the locations above listed anything about a student discount, but it can never hurt to ask.

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Fix it and repair shops are one of the necessities of life, and when our kids are away at school, we want to make sure that they are receiving quality service at reputable prices. It can happen to anyone, stuff just breaks down, so whether it’s a bike or car there is always a way to get it fixed right. Although UNF is a smaller campus compared to other Florida universities, students still prefer skateboards and bicycles as the main mode of transportation on campus, but they also have break-down issues. Cars are still the main transportation for students off-campus, and as we know cars breakdown or little accidents happen. Keeping your students mobilized is important. Listed below are the repair shops for bicycles, skateboards, and autos that we have found near UNF:

Bicycle Repair Shops

• These lists are in order from closest to farthest away from the UNF campus.
• Bikes Direct Bike Shop, 4624 Town Crossings Drive, Jacksonville, 904-928-2453
• Bird Legs Bicycle, 1313 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 904-246-4433

Skateboard Repair Shops

• All Wet, 8550 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 904-646-9887
• Sunrise Surf Shop, 834 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 904-241-0822

Automotive Repair Shops

While there were quite a few recommendations, this recommended list is just the ones close to campus.

• Bryan’s Garage, 33 Aderhold Avenue, Jacksonville, 904-725-6785
• JJ Auto Care, 11630 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 904-721-6646
• Beach Plaza Auto Care, 1120 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, 904-246-3211
• Mike’s Automotive Repair Shop Brakes Jacksonville, 3144 Leon Road, Jacksonville, 904-565-9340

So get it fixed and don’t worry!

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