Cracked iPhone 5 screen, what are my options?

They'll do an out of warranty replacement I think for a couple hundred.

yeah, take it to apple and "show them the (more) money!"

jessica. said:

They'll do an out of warranty replacement I think for a couple hundred.

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+1. This would be your best option.

Can you provide more details on your drop?

Just wondering how a naked iPhone can be dropped numerous times and still not shatter per drop tests on YouTube, whereas your iPhone in a case shattered after one drop.

marlalee said:

I don't have AppleCare or other insurance. The phone had a case on it but it wasn't enough, I dropped it on pavement and the front glass shattered.

Is there any service that can fix it relatively cheap? Can I purchase a replacement screen and try to fix it myself? How much will Apple charge me to repair or replace it?

Thanks very much for any advice.

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$229
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=iphone

marlalee said:

Can I purchase a replacement screen and try to fix it myself?

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Yes, for about $180.

iFixit says iPhone 5 is one of the easiest iPhones to replace the screen.

As iphone 5 parts are not readily available yet, I would suggest the out of warranty repair...

I cracked my iPhone 5 screen last week. Walked in and out with a brand new iPhone 5 for free

The genius must have been in a good mood that day..

I know there's a mall kios in my local mall that replaces screens and backs and everything. they have all different colors, think the whole phone only costs a little more than $100. not sure if you have one of those.

but also the iphone 5 screen literally pops off from the body, much easier than before.

I cracked my iPhone 5 screen last month and they will do an out-of-warranty replacement

ChrisCC said:

Sorry to hear but a 3rd party should be able to fix that up for cheap no? I know that for my iphone4s i got the screen repaired for $70 on the spot

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The problem is iPhone 5 screens aren't readily available yet and it's expensive to get them replaced.. so it's better to just grab a new phone for $229 + tax or free if the genius is feeling nice!

Menel said:

$229
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=iphone

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Wasn't it $199?

AutoUnion39 said:

Wasn't it $199?

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Yes it was $199. Price went up with the iPhone 5

Hello,
When I was at the Brandon, Florida Apple Store on Monday, I actually asked if they had replacement Screens. If that is indeed the case, I would be shocked if it cost more than $100 as unlike the 4/4S, replacing the 5's Screen is fairly straightforward. iFixit gave the iP5 a 7/10 for repairability.
Here is the link:http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/1

Provided there is no other damage than the Screen, I would at ask if they offer to replace it. Otherwise, I would also contact one of the myriad 3rd Party Apple Repair Shops to see if they might have received stock of the Screens.

Provided you are able to replace the Screen for $100 and there is no other damage, I would then go to the Apple Store and add AC+. While some might find this disingenuous, provided the phone is in perfect condition after the repair, I do not believe this to be so.

Regardless, really sorry this happened and hopefully you will not have to pay $229 to just replace the Screen.
Cheers,
JJ

jessica. said:

They'll do an out of warranty replacement I think for a couple hundred.

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I would do this as well. It may be more expensive, but at least you know you'll get a working phone.

If you could find the part for cheap, you could repair it yourself since it's much easier to do on an iPhone 5.

Though I doubt you'll find the part, and if you do, it'll be expensive... You might as well pay $229 at apple.

It'll take a while before the price becomes 50 or so bucks for a glass

You should the folks at http://www.techrestore.com. I had a MacBook screen replaced by them and an original iPhone screen replaced. Also, Macrestore is a good spot for parts. They should have the iPhone 5 screens now. The cost should not be more than $150. My 4S screen was only $125 to replace and I have been told the 4S screens are a pain to replace and the 5 is a snap. Apple would be happy to do it, but I am sure it would not be cheap.

BanjoBanker said:

Apple would be happy to do it, but I am sure it would not be cheap.

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$229 gets you a new replacement iPhone 5 rather than repair it.

1. talk to Apple and be honest and mention it was in a case and had a screen protector... never know, they may replace it free...
2. check with your credit card company. Some offer 90 day purchase protection.