iPhone screen replacement

[Adrianr]

My iPhone has unfortunately been dropped for the last time, 4ft to a Tescos floor. The screen has now essentially shattered, covered in cracks. Still functions perfectly, just not quite as aesthetically pleasing as it once was. Out of warranty (Not that it would cover it anyway) and no insurance (Because i'm an idiot), any idea how much it costs to replace one of these? Is it easy to do it yourself if I obtain spares from somewhere online? I'm not in Manchester anymore so I can't just pop into the Apple store

 

[Adrianr]

Yeah seem I can get the screen with digitizer for £15 from the bay if i'm prepared to fit it myself. Replaced components in Canon speedlights before, this can't be any harder. It's for a standard 3G.

 

[Adrianr]

Hardest bit is getting the back off without leaving marks where you've wedged in the screwdriver to pry it off.

I'l need to order a new back too, mines got the usual inch long crack from the dock port and is generally pretty scratched up. I'l be renewing my contract soon for a 3GS, so if I only have to spend £50 getting this 3G upto new condition, it'l sell on the bay for £250. Seems worthwhile to me!

 

[Adrianr]

That's a usual thing?

Everyone I know with an iPhone has it (5), see the 'Iphone back replacement' topic for more examples!

 

[Adrianr]

I know a fair few people my self who have iPhones too, never heard of it though. Is it a fault with the phone? Or is it more a weakspot that's damaged if you drop it too much?

Just a stress riser. If the back is going to crack anywhere it will be from one of those two corners.

I've replaced two iPhone 3G screen/digitisers, it's simple. £11 quid from ebay.

Here is a good tutorial:

You shouldn't need to lever or damage anything. You can get the phone apart with a sucker.

Cheers for that. Though im not sure how much of my screen will come apart with a sucker, it's practically destroyed.