Batteries Plus — Attraction in Copley Township

If you’re hoping to get your phone battery replaced quickly at Batteries and Bulbs in Fairlawn, be prepared to embark on a journey that moves with all the urgency of a tortoise dragging a grand piano through molasses.

I went in hoping for a simple battery replacement, something I imagined would be as quick and clean as slicing through warm butter with a laser scalpel. Instead, I was informed they could only fix one phone per day, like some ancient guild where the Battery Smith must meditate for 24 hours before laying hands on your device. It’s like they believe each phone must be spiritually aligned with the moon phases before repair.

They told me it would take three days—three whole days—to replace a battery. Not build me a new phone out of dragon scales. Not reverse engineer a quantum processor. Just replace a tired little battery, something even a squirrel with a YouTube tutorial could probably figure out in an afternoon.

The guy behind the counter was friendly, sure, but the system they’ve got? It’s like trying to rent a kayak from a place that insists on handcrafting each paddle only after consulting an oracle. I half-expected them to take my phone to a sacred mountaintop and wait for lightning to strike it before beginning work.

In short, if your phone is dying and you need it fixed quickly, this is not your place. Unless, of course, you enjoy the thrill of watching paint dry while reciting haikus about wasted time. Batteries and Bulbs, Fairlawn: where time...

This is the best kept secret for any iPhone repairs! I needed to replace the ailing battery in my wife's iPhone 6S. I purchased it off eBay in December at a great price and it was in immaculate condition, but right off I knew the battery was going to be an issue. Obviously I missed the $29 Apple battery replacement program and was going to gear up to make an appointment at the local Genius bar. While browsing for locations, this Batteries Plus Bulbs came up so I checked it out. Best decision ever! I made an appointment for the following morning. I arrived a few minutes early and the gentleman behind the counter greeted me enthusiastically, verified my info and did a quick check of my phone. He told me it would take 30 minutes; 30 minutes later I returned and the phone was ready to go. Because I used the online appointment tool I received a $10 off coupon which made the transaction $29.70 including tax. He told me if there were any issues with battery performance within the first couple of weeks to bring it back and they'll take care of it. I noticed they have an entire menu of phone repair services, from cracked screens to lightning ports, all with clear pricing displayed. Outstanding, outstanding outstanding!! Will recommend this place to everyone...

Do not buy X2 lithium ion motorcycle batteries here. I purchased one of these and it failed in less than a month, for no reason, it shut down while cranking and left me stranded. I first tried to take it back on the weekend, but their "customer service" is only available when the manager is there as the general employees are all that work the weekends and would not help me. Returned on Monday and after checking the battery and having it fail the current test, they still would not give me my money back. Manager referred to the owner, whom also refused to give me my money back. This is a defective product, backed by poor customer support. Specifically the...