Is Your iPhone Screen Broken? Follow These 5 Steps

On average, a phone will break about 10 weeks after purchase.

More often than not, this will take the form of a cracked screen. Having your iPhone screen broken is unsightly, and severe cracks can lead to a painful cut on your finger.

Here are five steps you can take when your iPhone screen is broken

• Assess the Damage

The first step to any Apple iPads or iPhone screen repair is to see how damaged it is.

To do this, place your phone on a solid surface in a room with good lighting. Even if the screen seems to only have gotten some small scratches, you may still want to do a light stress test on it.

This will let you know if your screen is still securely attached to the rest of the phone and is working adequately.

• iPhone Screen Broken – DIY Fixes

If your iPhone screen did not take massive damage, you may only need to do a DIY repair.

A typical DIY screen repair tends to involve rubbing a substance into the screen with a cotton swab or a clean microfiber cloth. While these repair methods tend to be relatively easy, they are only recommended for small, shallow scratches.

If your iPhone screen has any actual cracks, these methods may not work well.

Some DIY repair methods include using:

• non-gel toothpaste
• Car scratch removal cream
• Baking soda
• Baby Powder

• Screen Protector

With an iPhone screen broken, you may find that it still works adequately, even when severely cracked.

In such cases, you may want to invest in a screen protector. Using a screen protector will prevent any glass from falling off and will protect your fingers from sharp edges.

This will allow you to keep using your phone until you are able to either get a new one or replace your screen.

• Screen Replacement

With the plethora of tutorial videos available than ever, replacing your iPhone screen is more than possible.

While buying an iPhone screen replacement is more affordable than replacing your whole phone, it is only recommended if you are confident in your ability to repair modern-day electronics.

If you lack the right skills, tools, and experience, you may find yourself unable to make the repair. Plus, you may void your iPhone warranty.

• Professional Solutions

If your iPhone is severely damaged and you are not confident in your ability to replace the screen, your best option is to have your phone repaired by a professional or replaced.

This is an especially ideal option if you have applecare+, which will make the cost of getting your iPhone repaired or replaced far more affordable.

Solutions for an iPhone Screen Broken

Having an iPhone screen broken can be a major inconvenience.

Depending on how damaged your iPhone is, there are a variety of solutions available. Using easy, simple solutions first may be enough to repair your screen, but if the damage is severe, you may want to pay to get your phone repaired or replaced.

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