Things I've Learned Getting into Phone and Laptop Repairs

I've done a few repairs on my own laptop and more recently, have attempted some work on my phone. I've completed a fan replacement for one client successfully. As I've started learning about these repairs, I've discovered/re-affirmed a few things for myself.

YouTube is a godsend. Technical manuals are difficult to read, but YouTube videos are often helpful even if they don't pertain to the exact items I'm dealing with.

Publically available troubleshooting manuals that are specific to the products you're dealing with are crucial for beginner technicians. Having "recipes" for repairs that provide exact details are necessary when starting to learn how to replace and repair different parts.

The anxiety related to working with tiny components slowly disappears once you start to learn that there are things that are challenging to repair, things that are fragile, and that not everything you touch will break easily.