iPhone Screen Repair: Costs and Considerations

Fix the iPhone you already have – and save money and the planet in the process.

• If your iPhone screen is cracked or broken, no worries, you can fix it with the information provided on this page.
• If you're unsure if your screen needs replacing, start with troubleshooting.
• If you're on the fence about doing the repair yourself, or wondering if it's even worth it, jump to the FAQ section and get more information (and motivation).

Yes, you can replace your iPhone screen yourself. iFixit provides free step-by-step repair guides for every iPhone and sells DIY Screen Fix Kits for iPhones ranging from the 5 series to the 15 series. These kits include all the necessary tools and parts to replace your screen.

The repair process generally involves handling adhesive, screws, and connectors, and is relatively straightforward.

For most models, like the iPhone X, using an iFixit kit can result in significant savings compared to Apple's out-of-warranty repair costs. The average price of iFixit's Screen Fix Kits for the iPhone 11 models and older is close to $81. However, the average cost of iFixit's Screen Fix Kits for the iPhone 12 models and more recent is close to $184.

^ Apple's shared out-of-warranty repair estimates, as of February 2025.

Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology became the norm for iPhones, starting with the iPhone X's release in 2017. If you want your replacement screen to measure up closest to the original OLED display specifications, then you should consider a "soft" OLED. However, as of February 2025, the iFixit "soft" OLED kits are more expensive than Apple's service for Pro and Pro Max models, like the iPhone 13 Pro.

If you want to keep the OLED technology but want to save money, consider a "hard" OLED. These perform nearly as well as an OEM screen, but are more fragile due to the hard glass substrate. Fixers who replaces their screen with iFixit's "hard" OLED option save, on average, around $170.

If your phone's original screen is an OLED, you can still replace it with an LCD multitouch display. They offer an economical option for those trying to save while still wanting a quality product. The screen will be a little darker, the resolution a little lower, and will not have the distinct color of an OLED display. The downgrade in screen tech can save fixers, on average, $200 dollars when compared to using Apple's repair service.

While the time investment can vary based on the iPhone model and your DIY experience, repairing your iPhone screen yourself is feasible. The repair should take you anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. If you get stuck, iFixit's community of fixers can help.

For newer models, where the cost difference is less significant, you might prefer Apple's service for convenience and to avoid their parts pairing shenanigans.

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