iPhone 5 replacement screen options

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So my wife cracked her screen this past week. Just the glass it appears as I see no lcd leakage.

I was wondering what my best option is to replace it? Skill level? Best kit, etc. She can get the 5s but it is 100 from Verizon. Got a quote for 105. Seems steep to me. I was wondering if anyone had some experience with it?

Thanks
 
ChiefBrody1027 said:
So my wife cracked her screen this past week. Just the glass it appears as I see no lcd leakage.

I was wondering what my best option is to replace it? Skill level? Best kit, etc. She can get the 5s but it is 100 from Verizon. Got a quote for 105. Seems steep to me. I was wondering if anyone had some experience with it?

Thanks
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Apple replaced my wife's iPhone 6 screen for $100. After replacement it wouldn't boot and they just gave her a new one.

I don't know the price for the 5 but why not have them do it? If they can't, they'll replace.

 
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theemadgamer said:
Apple replaced my wife's iPhone 6 screen for $100. After replacement it wouldn't boot and they just gave her a new one.

I don't know the price for the 5 but why not have them do it? If they can't, they'll replace.
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Hmm. Figured Apple would be more. I'll have to check. Thanks!
 
When I shattered my iPhone 5 screen I just bought a replacement one along with the required screwdriver on eBay for about $55 combined. Replace it myself... took about 10 minutes, not too tough but helps to have a friend to help hold up the old screen at 90 degree angle while you unscrew another small piece and detach ribbon cable.

 
bdavid81 said:
When I shattered my iPhone 5 screen I just bought a replacement one along with the required screwdriver on eBay for about $55 combined. Replace it myself... took about 10 minutes, not too tough but helps to have a friend to help hold up the old screen at 90 degree angle while you unscrew another small piece and detach ribbon cable.
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Are there different levels of quality when it cones to kits? Apple seems to want 129. Thanks!
 
I really don't know if it's a different grade screen. It worked fine, no issues with touch sensitivity that I noticed. I've since upgraded to the 6 Plus though.

 
If you sell it, don't sell it to a person without letting them know that it is a different screen. The replacement screens are not as responsive or look as good as the originals. I fixed mine, took me about an hour and was probably like a 5 out of 10 on the difficulty part. There is a lot of little screws and pieces so make sure you right down step by step on everything you do
 
DBaron said:
If you sell it, don't sell it to a person without letting them know that it is a different screen. The replacement screens are not as responsive or look as good as the originals. I fixed mine, took me about an hour and was probably like a 5 out of 10 on the difficulty part. There is a lot of little screws and pieces so make sure you right down step by step on everything you do
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I just upgraded her to the 6. Best buy had it for 99 so came to be only a new case price as being the difference. Going to try and sell it to cover the costs.
 
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