I called a few local repair stores around Los Angeles and got quotes ranging from $100 to $250 for a broken iPhone 6S screen. Now that Apple is replacing screens for under $150, it's difficult for third-party vendors to compete, price-wise. When you're shopping around for a good repair company, there are a few questions you'll want to ask before handing over your device:īecause this third-party company will be voiding your Apple warranty, you want to make sure they'll stand behind their work and parts - the last thing you want is a crack-free but defective screen. But if you're out of warranty anyway, there's no shortage of third-party Apple repair places eager to get their hands on your shattered screen. You don't have to go to Apple to get your screen repaired, but going anywhere else will void your warranty (and trust me, Apple can tell if a non-Apple employee has opened up your phone). The main drawback to Apple's repair service is that if you're not near an Apple store, you'll need to send your phone in for service, which will take three to five days - who wants to go almost a week without their iPhone? Get it replaced by a third party Assuming you can make a timely Genius Bar appointment, it takes Apple about an one hour to replace your screen. Plus, if you can get into an Apple store, you may be able to convince the Genius Bar to fix your phone for free (even if there's more than one hairline crack). If you're going to have someone else fix your device, Apple is probably your best choice: the repair is inexpensive and won't void your warranty (in fact, Apple will extend your warranty from that day by 90 days). You can check your warranty status on Apple's website. But be warned that AppleCare+ only covers two incidents of accidental damage.įinally, if your phone is still under warranty and the crack in your screen is just a hairline (single line) crack, Apple may replace your screen for free, because in certain cases it considers hairline cracks (without any obvious sign of drop impact) to be indicative of defective glass. If you purchased AppleCare+ ($99 for two years) for your device, you'll only have to pay $99 for a screen repair for both the 6S and the 6S Plus. If you can't get to an Apple store, you can mail your device in to Apple for a shipping fee of $6.95. You'll pay $109 for a broken iPhone 6 screen and $129 for a broken iPhone 6S screen.
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