How to replace a cracked iPhone screen for under $7!
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My friend's son dropped his iPhone and broke the screen.
{pause for the screaming and crying!}
When we were in the US last weekend, there was a booth where it would take a week, but they would replace your screen for $100! Anyone know what it would cost here in Canada?
So when I came across this tip on Pinterest, I thought everyone with an iPhone would want to know about it! Just in case you ever need to...
NOTE: Using this tip may void your warranty - check with your provider before proceeding. If you have the warranty, it’s free to get your screen fixed!
How to Replace a Broken/ Cracked iPhone Screen
It takes 20 minutes (depending on crack severity), a few tools, a $7.00 iPhone replacement glass, and patience!
You buy the 3G replacement glass from Amazon:
Here is a repair kit for an iPhone 3G and here is a Iphone 3GS repair kit.
Instructions found here: creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com
For an iPhone 4 version of this fix, watch:
How to fix an iPhone 4 Screen / Glass
Looks like you can't do it for less than $25 if you have a 4G iPhone.
Here is a repair kit for an iPhone 4G.
From our Facebook fan page:
Tori Roberton posted: You do have to be careful! I just did this and completely messed my iPhone up! There is a "tiny" antenna that you can't touch and that is what I did not knowing and ended up having to buy a new phone :( Just another heads up!!
I watched a YouTube video on how to do it lol... Just make sure you watch the one that gives you info on the antenna... Obviously, mine did not!
NOTE - If any of the above links are not working or the freebies or coupons no longer available, please post a blog comment below and I'll edit it!
- This was posted by Catherine on July 1, 2012 -
Shopping Suggestions:
• iPhone 3G Repair Kit
• Iphone 3GS repair kit
• iPhone 4G Repair Kit
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