How to fix a broken phone screen

Cracked Phone Screen Causes

There are a number of ways you can damage your phone’s screen, no matter how careful you are:

• It was dropped on a hard surface.
• Sitting with your phone in your back pocket.
• Collide with objects while your phone is in your pocket or purse.
• Using something other than a pen to write.

How to fix a broken smartphone screen

• Use packing tape. Cover the tears with a small piece of tape.
• Cut the tape off with an X-Acto knife if the damage is on the side of the phone.
• Use super glue.
• Small cracks can be sealed with cyanoacrylate glue, also called superglue. Use as little glue as possible and gently wipe off excess glue with a cotton swab or cloth.
• If the touchscreen still works, you can replace the glass yourself for about $10-$20.
• The tools you need vary depending on the phone type.
• Request a repair from the manufacturer.
• If your phone is still under warranty, the manufacturer can replace it for free.
• Even if it’s expired, the manufacturer may be willing to repair it for a fee.
• Most manufacturer warranties do not cover accidental damage, but you can purchase secondary inserts that do.
• Ask your wireless service provider to fix the problem.
• Customers of your wireless carrier may be eligible for discounted phone repair services.
• For assistance, contact customer service or visit a nearby store.
• Take it to a mechanic. Replacing the screen can cost anywhere from $50 to $200 depending on the model of your device.
• If the touchscreen functionality is broken, an additional fee will be charged.
• Exchange your phone. If an upgrade is due, you might as well sell your broken device and use the proceeds to buy a new one. Sites like uSell and Glyde will buy your broken phone for about half what you paid for it.
• There are also websites dedicated to selling used iPhones.