Dropped iPhone - smashed screen.

Pug · 17 May 2011 at 14:51

What are my options here?

Still in warranty, but I wouldn't expect them to repair for free - will they?

What's the best line of repair? Glass shattered, but still attached, touch element seems perfectly fine. Was immaculate prior to this.

Tia

Cuchulain · 17 May 2011 at 14:52

Accidental damage on home contents insurance?

Sgt Tackleberry · 17 May 2011 at 14:53

I know you can get screen replacement on "flee bay" so u can do it your self.

If it's still in warrenty just email them or ring them up as ask about it, you never know

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Pug · 17 May 2011 at 15:02

Can you call them?

Thought I'd have to go see a "genius" to get a decision.

Yeah, home contents is always there, but that's my last resort really. Are the eBay screens any cop, and pricey? Excess will be £50-100 I guess...

monkeyspank · 17 May 2011 at 15:07

I got a 3gs screen from amazon last week and although it was fiddly getting all the broken bits of glass out, was really simple to replace and was only £10. It looks and works like the original

"andy" · 17 May 2011 at 20:35

last time i was at the 'genius bar' people either side of me where having there phones replaced after cracking the glass. the staff where pretending it was a one off but how i could i believe that after id heard them say it twice in ten minutes

valkia · 17 May 2011 at 22:12

keep it cracked. NathWraith has had an obliterated iphone screen for ages now. Its like a fashion accessory now and a great starting point to a conversation.

or just get a new screen

Ace Modder · 17 May 2011 at 22:46

Nath thinks no1 will steal is phone

Pug · 18 May 2011 at 15:40

Well, that's why I buy apple!

Popped in explained I dropped and it and they swapped it out for a replacement for free! Awesome, didn't expect that!

Diggsy · 18 May 2011 at 15:57

Pug said:
Well, that's why I buy apple!

Popped in explained I dropped and it and they swapped it out for a replacement for free! Awesome, didn't expect that!

Fantastic service! Can't ask for better than that

"andy" · 18 May 2011 at 21:04

ha , and to think that HTC dont even include broken USB ports on there warranty

Bergkamp · 18 May 2011 at 21:39

I got a replacement off the bay for £6 plus p+p. Nice simple instructions videos on youtube. Very easy to do, as long as you're patient and don't force anything. Definitely a better option than letting Apple ge their arm into you again.

Pug · 18 May 2011 at 22:27

Bergkamp said:
Definitely a better option than letting Apple ge their arm into you again.

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I'm of the opinion my new phones screen has a yellowish hue to it. Is this a known problem.

Brian8bit · 18 May 2011 at 22:34

Pug said:
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I'm of the opinion my new phones screen has a yellowish hue to it. Is this a known problem.

I remember there being something about 2010 iMacs having yellow tint issues which was allegedly down to the glue they were using to laminate the screen together. There was a recall for iMacs with the issue. I've not heard anything about iPhone screens having the problem though.

"andy" · 18 May 2011 at 22:45

Pug said:
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I'm of the opinion my new phones screen has a yellowish hue to it. Is this a known problem.

on release day there was many phones with this problem , supposedly it was something to do with the glue they use , apparently its yellow but dry s see through

the excuse was that phones had been rushed out with the glue not 100% dry , if it doesn't go clear in the next day or two im sure that they will take it back