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Screen cracks and scratches are certain if your smartphone isn’t protected by a case. Screen repair companies abound, but you may save a few hundred bucks by learning how to repair—or at least handle—a shattered phone screen.

Causes of Cracked Phone Screens

No matter how careful you are, you can accidentally damage your phone’s screen in many ways:

  • Dropping it on a hard surface.
  • Sitting on your phone when it’s in your back pocket.
  • Bumping into things while your phone is in your pocket or purse.
  • Using anything other than a stylus as a stylus.

How to Fix a Cracked Screen on a Smartphone

You may have several options for repairing your cracked screen depending on the severity of the damage:

  1. Use packing tape. Cut out a small piece of packing tape and place it over the cracks. If the damage is along the phone’s side, use an X-Acto knife to trim the tape.

     
  2. Use super glue. Cyanoacrylate glue, better known as super glue, can seal small cracks. Use as little as possible, and carefully wipe the excess adhesive with a cotton swab or cloth.

     
  3. Replace the screen yourself. If the touchscreen still works, you can replace the glass yourself for about $10-$20. The tools required will depend on your type of phone.

     
  4. Ask the manufacturer to fix it. If your phone is still under warranty, the manufacturer may replace your device for free. Even if it has expired, the manufacturer may fix it for a price. Most manufacturer warranties don’t cover accidental damages, but you can purchase secondary warranties that do. 

  5. Ask your mobile carrier to fix it. Your mobile provider may offer phone repair services at a discount to customers. Call customer support or visit a local store for help.

     
  6. Take it to a repair shop. Depending on your device’s model, screen replacement can run about $50-$200. If the touchscreen functionality is damaged, there will be an extra charge.

     
  7. Trade in your phone. If you’re due for an upgrade, you might as well trade in your broken device and use the money you get to buy a new one. Websites like uSell will buy your broken phone for about half the price you paid for it. There are also sites specifically for selling used iPhones.

Conclusion

FAQ'S

Yes, a black screen can be a sign of a broken LCD, especially if there are also lines or patterns on the screen that do not resemble simple cracks, or if the screen lacks touch sensitivity. These symptoms require professional repair or replacement of the LCD.

If you don’t want to fix or replace your phone’s screen after it cracks, gently apply a small amount of vegetable oil or other petroleum jelly products on the screen. This won’t fix anything or protect your phone from further damage, but it may make the cracks less noticeable

If you’ve cracked your screen, there are a handful of options for fixing it: Use a manufacturer or extended warranty to get the device screen replaced. Ask your mobile carrier to repair it. Bring it to the nearest phone repair shop.

Does a cracked screen affect your phone? Yes, absolutely. You may be able to get away with using your phone if there’s a tiny scratch in the corner, but cracks don’t magically disappear. Whether there’s a single scratch in the center of your screen or one big side-to-side crack, both can spread.

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