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Broken iPhone screens now replaceable at retail
updated 03:35 pm EDT, Thu July 2, 2009
Retail iPhone screen swaps
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.
How much?
07/02, 04:26pm reply
And can we wait for it while at the store?
leonpro
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Confusion
07/02, 04:45pm reply
Are they talking about the glass screen or the display itself? The former is much easier to fix than the latter.
dagamer34
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the same?
07/02, 06:31pm reply
Aren't they one and the same? I recall the surface glass is specially etched or something. (I may be all wet).
Loren
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Not the same
07/02, 06:52pm reply
The original was bonded to the glass but not the 3G and 3GS.
Timon
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Cost?
07/02, 09:48pm reply
And, our local apple store will replace the screen for the low, low price of what?
coitus
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Stuck Pixels
07/03, 10:34am reply
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.
macgeek06
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oops!
07/03, 10:35am reply
Sorry I meant "had" :)
macgeek06
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Life Saver
07/16, 11:56am reply
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.
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