Top of IPhone Screen Cracked

[k3ter]

I currently have an iPhone 5c, ME553LL/A, and while using a lifeproof case (yep), the top of the screen cracked, from top to side, branching twice.
The top of the screen is black, and I usually can't see it with the lifeproof case on, but I am wondering whether or not I should get it fixed. It doesn't cost too much for my area, about $60, but will this be necessary for my phone to work? If I dont get it fixed and too much pressure is put on it, will it break completely? When I rubbed my fingers over it, I only felt 1 small crack, while the others were so small I could not feel them.

 

[First Post G]

I currently have an iPhone 5c, ME553LL/A, and while using a lifeproof case (yep), the top of the screen cracked, from top to side, branching twice.
The top of the screen is black, and I usually can't see it with the lifeproof case on, but I am wondering whether or not I should get it fixed. It doesn't cost too much for my area, about $60, but will this be necessary for my phone to work? If I dont get it fixed and too much pressure is put on it, will it break completely? When I rubbed my fingers over it, I only felt 1 small crack, while the others were so small I could not feel them.

If it is a hairline crack, and not spider web with obvious trauma to the shell of the phone, they will fix for free. Happened to my 6+, and they took care of it in an hour at the Apple store.

 

[44267547]

Genius Appointment for assessment and repair.

 

[k3ter]

Genius Appointment for assessment and repair.

Do I need a warranty?
I didn't buy it myself, it was given to me, and the warranty (if it had one) expired.

 

[44267547]

Do I need a warranty?
I didn't buy it myself, it was given to me, and the warranty (if it had one) expired.

You won't be able to get a warranty with your used iPhone.

 

[k3ter]

You won't be able to get a warranty with your used iPhone.

Sorry, wrong person.

If it is a hairline crack, and not spider web with obvious trauma to the shell of the phone, they will fix for free. Happened to my 6+, and they took care of it in an hour at the Apple store.

Do I need a warranty to get it for free?

 

[First Post G]

Sorry, wrong person.

Do I need a warranty to get it for free?

I believe so. Sorry, didn't realize it was out of warranty.

 

[lordofthereef]

Apple may swap it. Worst case they say no. Worth asking anyway.

 

[k3ter]

I believe so. Sorry, didn't realize it was out of warranty.

I don't even know...
It was bought like 5 years ago... so I expect it would be
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Apple may swap it. Worst case they say no. Worth asking anyway.

What do you mean swap it?
It is not that damaged, the damage is on the part of the screen you can't see with the case on

 

[lordofthereef]

I don't even know...
It was bought like 5 years ago... so I expect it would be
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What do you mean swap it?
It is not that damaged, the damage is on the part of the screen you can't see with the case on

They may swap the screen without charging you for it.

 

[k3ter]

They may swap the screen without charging you for it.

Oh, so I wouldn't need a warranty?

 

[lordofthereef]

Oh, so I wouldn't need a warranty?

In saying they may fix it for you based in the damage you're reporting. The stance I take on these things is that, if you have an Apple Store near by, you lose nothing but an it of time. They may tell you it's too old and since you're out of warranty you'd have to pay.

I've had them fix a MacBook two years out of warranty though and there are varying stories of Apple helping.

I'm only suggesting it because $0 is better than $60 when all it may take is asking.