Cracked glass is the most common repair need for iPhone users. Apple iPhones suffer from similar issues as any other smart phone. However, being a luxury brand, the probability of issues arising with iPhones is much lower and so is the possibility of broken glass. iPhones come with an extremely hard glass called Gorilla Glass. These glasses are designed to be resistant to scratches and have good strength to resist damage due to accidental drops. However, the glass may still get damaged when dropped or impacted by sharp objects. When broken, these glasses can create dangerous shards and sharp edges. So, don’t put off repairing a broken screen.
Your standard iPhone warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage to the screen, so you have to pay for the repair yourself. If your phone is under AppleCare+ coverage, it is covered, but for only up to two incidents of accidental damage at a reduced cost. Hence, the best way to deal with this problem is to prevent damage by putting screen protectors on and using a rugged case fully encapsulating the phone. Nevertheless, you may end up with a cracked glass and need repairs. Here are some tips for you.
As always is the case, the best place to get the iPhone repaired is the authorised Apple service centres. The cost of iPhone screen replacement depends on the model and the damaged condition and may range between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000. Most often, these centres take about 30 minutes to inspect your phone. You can get back the repaired phones on the same day if you visit an authorised service centre by yourself. Repair services in authorised centres are performed by trusted experts and use genuine Apple parts. Only these Apple-certified repairs are backed by Apple.
One can get the replacement glass at a lower price with service providers such as Fixkart, iTweak, iFix India, CellWorld etc. These repair services are available in major cities like Bangalore and provide multiple options for iPhone screens. You can get OEM quality or standard quality replacement glasses with different levels of warranties. Some of these service providers also provide service at your doorstep.
However, please note that Apple doesn’t sell spare parts on the market. So, no third-party service provider can claim to have installed the “Apple Original” screen officially.
