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“Reboot – Fast Fixes, Right on Campus.”

Laptops and phones are essential for students, but repairs are often expensive, slow, or inconvenient. Reboot is an on-demand campus repair service that brings fast, affordable, and reliable fixes right to students—keeping them connected and productive when it matters most.

Problem: Students depend on laptops and phones for everything—classes, projects, part-time work, and social life. When a device breaks, repairs are either too expensive, too slow, or not easily accessible on campus. This leaves students helpless at crucial times.

Solution & How It Works: Reboot is a mobile, on-demand repair service designed for students. With just a request, a technician can pick up the device from dorms, libraries, or cafes, repair it, and return it quickly. Core services include:

  • Phone repairs (screen, battery, charging port, water damage diagnostics)

  • Laptop repairs (software fixes, virus removal, OS reinstall, RAM/SSD upgrades, minor hardware replacements)

The pricing is simple and transparent with flat fees for common issues, small diagnostic charges, and limited repair warranties for trust and reliability.

Gaps in the Market:

  • Campus IT support handles only basic software issues, leaving hardware problems unaddressed.

  • Local repair shops are expensive, time-consuming, and often far from campus.

  • Existing solutions don’t offer convenience or on-demand service tailored to students’ schedules.

Benefits:

  • For Students: Fast, affordable repairs without leaving campus.

  • For Parents: Assurance that their children’s devices can be fixed reliably and at low cost.

  • For Campus Community: Saves time, reduces e-waste, and keeps students productive.

Why It Matters to Me: I’ve seen how device failures during exams or project deadlines cause stress and setbacks. With Reboot, I want to give my peers an affordable, trustworthy service that saves time, reduces anxiety, and keeps them connected when it matters most.

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  • “A smart solution that keeps students connected and productive!”
  • This is a really practical idea,on demand device repair right on campus would save students a lot of time and stress. Adding features like quick diagnostics or subscription based maintenance plans could make it even more convenient and reliable.
  • Such a great idea especially for hostlers
  • Positive: This is a fantastic idea that tackles a very common student problem. The on-demand, mobile service model provides a level of convenience and affordability that existing solutions lack, directly addressing students' hectic schedules and tight budgets.

    Negative: The biggest challenge will be ensuring consistent quality and building trust. Without a physical storefront, students might be hesitant to hand over their valuable devices. Additionally, managing a team of technicians with diverse skills and guaranteeing the same level of expertise for every repair could be difficult.
  • while Reboot solves a real pain point, it faces challenges in trust, scalability, and competition. Students may hesitate to hand over their devices with sensitive data to peers or unfamiliar technicians, so building credibility and strong security practices will be essential. Many repairs require specialized tools, parts, or certifications—managing quality consistently across campuses could be costly. Additionally, companies like uBreakiFix or Apple Authorized Service Providers already dominate repair services, so Reboot would need a clear edge in speed, affordability, and campus integration to stand out.
  • it is a very good idea , i have personally seen students struggle with the repairs of their devices and had to travel really long to get it fixed , so i think getting this into action would be really effective.
  • Reboot is such a thoughtful service—making repairs fast, affordable, and convenient for students is a real lifesaver. My only thought is ensuring technicians are trusted and reliable, since students will be handing over valuable devices.
  • This is a great app for people who find it difficult to go out in new places. Very practical and impactful!!
  • Reboot is a highly practical and student-centric service that solves a major pain point by offering fast, affordable, and convenient device repairs right on campus. This can significantly reduce stress during critical academic times. One possible challenge could be managing a steady supply of skilled technicians and ensuring quick turnaround as demand grows.
  • Nice very effective
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