We all know that iPhone's screen is not made of Gorilla glass like its competitors. And once iPhone 5 is released, we can safely assume that it will give us the same or maybe just a little better quality, type of screen. A cracked iPhone screen is a usual problem that makes it a real pain for the owners. It is not covered in the warranty of either Apple or the service provider and the cost can really reach the high heavens. It usually costs around $200 to repair a broken one and with this amount of money, you can actually buy a new iPhone. So what should you do when you have an iPhone that has a cracked screen?
Usually, people discard their iPhones and settle for their old phones. They wait for the next generation of the iPhone to come out instead of buying a new one because it is a hefty investment for a gadget. Another option is to repair it themselves. The last option is to take it to a repair shop. There are many DIY kits that allow you to replace your cracked iPhone screen. Before you make a purchase, make sure that you know the right part to buy. These repair kits are usually non-refundable and cannot be swapped.
You have to understand that 3G and 3Gs screens are different. Needless to say, these are different from iPhone 4, 4S and iPhone 5. True enough, the sizes are the same but the electronics have differences in how they work and connect. Do not buy expensive kits that cost about $65 for cracked iPhone screen replacement. These products are total rip-offs. $12-$15 should be enough to cover the cost of your repair project. Once you have the kit, back up your files then prepare the following tools:
• Phillips screw driver (must be #00)
• a very thin razor blade
• alcohol and Q-tips for swabbing
• suction cup
• Tweezers
Once ready, lay your phone on a clean and flat surface with the back side facing you. Unscrew the two screws found near the USB connector. Next, remove the screen by using the scraping tool. A very thin blade is a great alternative. Lift the screen carefully by using the suction cup. Next, locate two flaps that are holding the phone and screen together. Lift them slowly to separate the screen. This will show you six more identical screws to remove.
The next step is to separate the LCD from the glass. Once done, you can now remove the broken pieces of glass by swabbing it with Q-to with alcohol. Once completed, put your new screen and put back the screws and working your way back to the start.
See how easy that was? There is no need to shell out two hundred dollars to repair your cracked iPhone screen. There is no need to be highly adept in engineering processes to get it done. Do not be a victim of exorbitant fees and unreasonable carriers who will only gobble up your money. There is nothing to lose by performing a DIY screen replacement.
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