Submitted by OkMuscle9812 t3_zz3j0z in iphone
dropped it on concrete. touch works a little, screen fades, touches random buttons when nothing touches the screen, is this fixable or should i just get a new phone?
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Critical-Internet246 t1_j297mcg wrote
You need a screen repair.
DeletedAccount2023 t1_j298hcw wrote
Let them replace the screen. You got a few options then, either an Apple Original, premium screen, or a cheap screen. Pricing differs
ElNilso1989 t1_j299nzw wrote
Depends if the frame isn’t deformed. If yes, you need to replace the whole phone.
OkMuscle9812 OP t1_j29a1ol wrote
wdym the frame? how can i check that if its checkable at all?
ElNilso1989 t1_j29aez1 wrote
The part of the phone, where display and metal touch. When it’s deformed (usually happens, when the phone falls on the edge), you can get the broken display out, but the new one won’t fit.
bigrobcx t1_j29ar7d wrote
It is definitely repairable as it’s likely just the screen which is damaged, but it will come down to cost and it could be complicated further if you’re buying it pay monthly and still in contract with your mobile provider. If you have an insurance on it such as AppleCare or a third party policy you could try that avenue for hopefully a free repair but without any insurance policy it’s likely to be expensive.
If you don’t have it insured and it’s a fairly recent model it might be worth getting a quote and going ahead, but if it’s an older model it would be better replacing it. If you’re still in contract with a phone provider though check how long is left as it could be expensive to end the contract early with the penalty fees.
FffuuuFrog t1_j29cizf wrote
Cute rat
implodinggravaton456 t1_j29deqk wrote
Can you see the inside of the phone through a hole in the glass? If no, screen replacement at an apple authorized place will be your best bet. If yes, contact apple via their chat bot or phone line and they can do an express replacement, basically they send you a new phone, you send the old one back
Temetzcoatl t1_j29dnbx wrote
Put it in rice
Sam5uck t1_j29h5zk wrote
no once the rats show up on the screen it is all over
Jhamilton02 t1_j29ozas wrote
Everything is fixable. Just how much $$$ you want to throw into it.
OkMuscle9812 OP t1_j29spcl wrote
thanks! i actually have 3 (in one of the photos their eating yogurt)
tgeekb t1_j29zard wrote
They ate through his screen.
MariuxReloaded t1_j2a6d9k wrote
No, the Matrix has you, it's too late
TobiasG95 t1_j2ag9qw wrote
I know off topic but cute rats! Nice to see some fellow rat lovers
sanholo14 t1_j2alz40 wrote
Its getting lame now
sanholo14 t1_j2am3lk wrote
Cant imagine someone having rats as pets
sean101v t1_j2anpgb wrote
it got lame like 5 years ago
sanholo14 t1_j2anvnf wrote
Ur right
PerpetuallyOffline t1_j2bfpdx wrote
It depends on the cost. A screen repair is usually a several hundred dollar expense, so you may as well put that money towards a new device.
Make sure to backup your data ASAP. No idea how long the phone will last.
OkMuscle9812 OP t1_j2bjlao wrote
I can’t imagine someone being so low in life they hate on something completely irrelevant to the post 🤦♀️ rats are cleaner then cats, dogs, and probably you
tknightfoto t1_j2bv6ci wrote
Bro, are those pet rats?
Naive-Tangelo2465 t1_j2bwuze wrote
How can we know that our frame deformed?
djmexi t1_j2bymkk wrote
I’ve heard if you hit it one good time with a hammer all that goes away.
BubblyCampaign7480 t1_j2ci02m wrote
BubblyCampaign7480 t1_j2ci0n4 wrote
I would get a new phone
sanholo14 t1_j2cxvvt wrote
I think the world would be a better place if they were extinct and also you the rat-man
Intelligent-Many8176 t1_j2dekve wrote
iPhone screen repair is several hundreds of dollars ???
dskatter t1_j297jha wrote
I’d just get a new phone at this point.