Broken the screen on your iPhone or iPad, and not sure what to do? Whether it’s cracked or completely shattered, we’ve got you covered with the 5 best repair options: here’s what to do if you break your iPhone or iPad’s display
Smashing the screen on your iPhone (or iPad or iPod, for that matter) has got to be one of the biggest first world problems. You drop your beloved phone or tablet, reach down and pick it up – of course it landed screen down – and inspect the damage, only to have your worst fears confirmed. The screen is shattered.
Well, chin up. It’s bad, but it’s not disastrous. You have options. In this article we round up the 5 best ways of repairing a damaged iPhone or iPad display, and explain the pros and cons of each. We’ll have that screen repaired in no time, don’t you worry.
Apple will come to the rescue and repair your cracked screen, but it won’t do this for free, even if you’re still in the warranty period as accidental damage isn’t covered by the standard warranty.
Assuming you haven’t got AppleCare+, the cost of your screen repair will be higher. It’s best to get in touch with Apple and see what they’d charge in your case, but the company quotes the following prices for screen repairs on iPhones not covered by AppleCare