Repair of a iPhone screen

[WJ99]

Hi there all,

I have a iPhone 4 (not S) with a smashed front screen as you can see here. The back glass is perfectly fine, as it the touch. It works perfectly fine. Anyway, should I go about repairing this myself as it seems easy to do so (I think!) do I;

A) Have to replace just the glass @ £5
B) Have to replace the glass and digitizer @ £15
C) Have to replace the whole LCD panel @ £30 odd or;
D) Have to take it to a shop because i'll mess it up

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Applejuiced]

I'd go with D.
I would take it to a shop because i'll mess it up.

 

[serkan]

Definetly : D

Dont mess it up or dont even try.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

digitizer with lcd as one piece...DIY, pretty simple to do if you follow the ifixit repair tutorial

I've done a few myself, no problems

I use these guys for my iphone and ipad screen
https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Apple/iPhone~4~GSM/

 

[dictoresno]

ive done it on both a 4 and 4S before. the fix is simple and takes about an hour. no reason you cant do it by yourself by following online video guides and with the correct tools. just get a proper screen from a good retailer, not a cheapo one.

 

[Brian Y]

It's easy to do if you're patient, but it's also fairly easy to mess something up with one slip.

 

[Mrbobb]

So if u mess up, that would be a perfect excuse to upgrade!

DIY is good for the soul.

 

[mackandproud]

Have you had prior success with similar DIY repairs?

 

[Greencardman]

C or D. Please never do A or B. Ever ever ever ever.

Here is a guide if you decide on C. http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+iPhone+4+Display+Assembly+Replacement/11755/1

You can also find video guides just by Googling that show you things from different angles, which can be helpful. I'd stick to the iFixit Guide to keep track of your screws though.