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Broken iPhone screens now replaceable at retail
Thursday, July 2, 2009 @ 3:35pm

Owners of an iPhone with a broken screen can now have the display replaced at an Apple Store, reports say. Apple has typically kept most of its iPhone repairs out of retail, instead relying on central facilities to have a device fixed if it is not simply swapped. Replacing a display involves a special machine, which removes the old one using suction, allowing a new one to be attached with minimum struggle.

Screen replacement is said to be the only warranty repair stores are now handling directly. Other repair options are available however, such as work on the audio hardware of an iPhone. Displays may need fixing due to a variety of defects, such as dust stuck between layers.

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  • Reader reaction
    Found 8 comments

    How much?

    258485

    And can we wait for it while at the store?

    Comment posted by: leonpro

    Confusion

    258486

    Are they talking about the glass screen or the display itself? The former is much easier to fix than the latter.

    Comment posted by: dagamer34

    the same?

    258492

    Aren't they one and the same? I recall the surface glass is specially etched or something. (I may be all wet).


    Comment posted by: Loren

    Not the same

    258494

    The original was bonded to the glass but not the 3G and 3GS.

    Comment posted by: Timon

    Cost?

    258497

    And, our local apple store will replace the screen for the low, low price of what?

    Comment posted by: coitus

    Stuck Pixels

    258519

    Just this past tuesday, I have my display replaced for stuck pixels at the apple store and it was done in 5 mins covered under warranty.

    Comment posted by: macgeek06

    oops!

    258520

    Sorry I meant "had" :)

    Comment posted by: macgeek06

    Life Saver

    259579

    I just had my screen break. I was so happy to hear about http://www.iphone3gscreenrepair.com. They repaired my phone for only $69.99. I was very satisfied.

    Comment posted by: Traderman0730
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