replacing iphone screen

**single** · 06-22-2013, 10:14 AM

So I shattered my 4s screen and bought a replacement off of ebay for like 15 bucks. Tore it all apart, put the new one in and everything works fine, except I must have bought a cheap display because it as a strong blue colorcast. Its more annoying than anything, but does anyone have a recommendation on a screen supplier that has OEM iphone quality screens? May or may not be worth replacing, but if I could spend $50 on a new screen that didn't have this tint, I would definitely give it a go.

Thanks

**gretch6364** · 06-22-2013, 10:24 AM

Did you check with the Apple store? I think they have started doing replacements. Might be $100 though.

**oftpiste** · 06-22-2013, 10:48 AM

my wife had one replaced for $40 or so at an indy shop locally. seems to be happy with it.

**Fejj** · 05-04-2014, 09:11 PM

Bumping this up - wife's screen is cracked and the official reply from apple is to replace the phone or risk voiding warranty. They did mention that an apple store might do it for a reasonable price but we don't have one around. For the cost of the new screen it seems like a reasonable risk to take versus ponying up for a new phone. Anybody have good experience with a screen supplier? It's for a 5S if it matters.

**gramboh** · 05-04-2014, 10:05 PM

For the 4S it's $80-90 to replace with OEM Apple glass here in Vancouver. Lots of independent shops do it and there are techs that will meet you at a coffee shop and do it there (takes 20min). You can pay $50 for non-Apple glass but it doesn't look as good and is not as durable.

I would not bother with the Apple store unless you have Apple care, the phone is probably out of warranty anyway?

**Mr. Toad** · 05-05-2014, 10:41 AM

Bought a generic replacement off ebay seller paylessauction.

The good: Works, cheap.

Bad: Screen is not as bright and can't see the screen with polarized sunglasses. Not as durable as I already have a scratch on it. Might be worth a few extra bucks for someone else to replace it as it took me almost 2 hours.

**splat** · 05-05-2014, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Toad

Bought a generic replacement off ebay seller paylessauction.

The good: Works, cheap.

Bad: Screen is not as bright and can't see the screen with polarized sunglasses. Not as durable as I already have a scratch on it. Might be worth a few extra bucks for someone else to replace it as it took me almost 2 hours.

Now that you figured it all out, you wanna do mine?