{"id":1657,"date":"2020-06-27T02:08:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T02:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2021-06-18T17:37:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T17:37:55","slug":"iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Screen Repair and Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Accidents happen all the time. If your screen gets cracked and need your iPhone screen repair and replacement, the best option is to contact Apple to fix your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>bring your damaged phone to an Apple store, a licensed service provider, or Genius Bar. <\/strong>The Apple store and most of its authorized service providers offer same-day service for screen replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Alternatively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8b723c44c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8b723c44c0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#Schedule_on-site_service\" >Schedule on-site service&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#Send_in_for_repair\" >Send in for repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#iPhone_screen_repair_and_replacement_costs_in_the_United_States\" >iPhone screen repair and replacement costs in the United States<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#Does_AppleCare_cover_your_iPhone\" >Does AppleCare+ cover your iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#Apple_vs_third-party_repair\" >Apple vs third-party repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#Where_can_I_get_Apple-certified_repairs\" >Where can I get Apple-certified repairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-screen-repair-and-replacement\/#How_long_will_it_take\" >How long will it take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_on-site_service\"><\/span><strong>Schedule on-site service&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you schedule for on-site service, Apple authorized service provider will come to your office or home and replace your damaged screen. Note that on-site services are limited to a few locations, and you may have to pay a site-visit fee. The fee is waived if AppleCare+ covers your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worth noting is onsite repair may not be available for the foreseeable future due to Covid-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_in_for_repair\"><\/span><strong>Send in for repair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Email your phone to Apple in a shipping box provided at your request. We recommend emailing your phone if you live in an area without access to Apple stores or partnered locations as you may have to wait for about a week to receive your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a smooth repair process of iPhone screen repair and replacement, make sure to back up your iPhone. That way, in case anything happens to your phone, you will still have access to your content.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPhone_screen_repair_and_replacement_costs_in_the_United_States\"><\/span><strong>iPhone screen repair and replacement costs in the United States<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices below only apply to screen damages. You will pay additional costs for other damages. If AppleCare+ covers your phone, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/iphone\/repair\/service\/screen-replacement#applecare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The out-of-warranty prices apply only to repairs made by apple. Apple authorized service providers may offer different rates.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone 11<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 11 Pro Max<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 329<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 11 Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 11<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 199<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone X<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone XS Max<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 329<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone XS<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone X<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone XR<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 199<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone 8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 8 Plus<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 169<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 8<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 149<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone 7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 7 Plus<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 169<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 7<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 149<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 6s Plus<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 169<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 6s<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 149<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 6 Plus<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 149<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 6<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 129<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone SE<\/strong><\/td><td><strong> Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone SE (2nd generation)<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 129<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone SE<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 129<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>iPhone 5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 5s<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 129<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>iPhone 5c<\/strong><\/td><td>$ 129<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will pay an additional $6.95 if you need to ship your iPhone and it is not covered under AppleCare+ plan or warranty. Apple&#8217;s warranty does not cover accidental damage but covers screen issues caused by manufacturing defects.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AppleCare_cover_your_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>Does AppleCare+ cover your iPhone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AppleCare+ covers screen repair for up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 24 months with only a $29 fee added for screen repair. In case you don\u2019t have an AppleCare+ plan, you will pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/iphone\/repair\/service\/screen-replacement#oowscreen\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">out-of-warranty fee<\/a>. If you request on-site visit services and AppleCare+ covers your device, the additional fee is waivered.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/checkcoverage.apple.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to check if you have AppleCare+ coverage!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_vs_third-party_repair\"><\/span><strong>Apple vs third-party repair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you bring your iPhone for repair to Apple Store or Apple-authorized service provider, you will pay $29 for screen repair if it is under AppleCare coverage. If out of warranty, you will have to part with $129 to $329 to replace your screen plus additional cost for other repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-party companies may charge you less and often have a faster turnaround time. So if your iPhone does not have a coverage plan and running on a tight budget, consider contacting third parties for replacement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind some third party repair joints may use lower-quality screens or what&#8217;s known as &#8220;copy&#8221; parts. The best way to gauge the quality of their parts is by looking at the quality of their reviews online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many repair stores use refurbished screens that are just as good as the parts Apple uses so don&#8217;t expect the extra cost you pay at Apple to necessarily translate to a better repair job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also don&#8217;t find that Apple-certified stores are any better than repair stores that are not certified. Here again, a simple judgment call can be made by peeping their reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_Apple-certified_repairs\"><\/span><strong>Where can I get Apple-certified repairs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access apple certified repairs and services at Apple store or in any of the Apple authorized services providers. You can also email your phone to an Apple repair center for the best services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_it_take\"><\/span><strong>How long will it take?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple store and most authorized service providers offer same-day services for repair such as screen replacement. You may have to wait a bit longer to receive your phone if your technician sends your phone to an Apple repair center.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can repair a broken iPhone screen at an Apple Store, or by sending it to an Apple Repair Center. If you have an AppleCare+ account, use it to cover screen repair. 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