# Cracked iPhone case. Options?? FIXED, SORT OF. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 29, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678 "2009-12-29T13:21:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/1 "2009-12-29T13:21:46Z")
So for the 100th time, I put my phone on my lap when driving, and forgot about it when getting out. :picard: Unfortunately, this time it fell just right and cracked the screen pretty bad. Everything still works fine, but it’s obviously a lot more delicate now. So what are my options. Can the Apple store fix just the screen. Estimate on cost? Can I buy a new screen and fix it? No, I do not have insurance on the phone. ☹ ugh. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/2 "2009-12-29T13:23:19Z")
Get a droid or a blackberry? Yes Apple can replace the screen. [http://tinyurl.com/yg497zj](http://tinyurl.com/yg497zj) ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/3 "2009-12-29T13:27:11Z")
It cracked the screen? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/4 "2009-12-29T13:28:55Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > It cracked the screen? accidently the whole thing ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/5 "2009-12-29T13:30:52Z")
I’m not completely sure but I’ve seen 3 cracked iphone screens and the people were still using them, and one kid was in my classes and he said he had to just get a new phone. The kid doesn’t exactly use all resources possible in class though, so maybe there is a solution. My first thought is some kind or resin like the people who fix the windshields use. But it might mess with the touch screen. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/6 "2009-12-29T13:33:51Z")
[http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/06/apple-stores-can-now-replace-iphone-displays-while-you-wait/](http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/06/apple-stores-can-now-replace-iphone-displays-while-you-wait/) ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/7 "2009-12-29T13:50:44Z")
My buddy who lives in LA paid a guy on craigslist to replace the screen, it was way less than what the store wanted. I’m sure someone here has a similar service. ---
**Author:** ![xbimmerx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xbimmerx/32/5038_2.png) [@xbimmerx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xbimmerx)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/8 "2009-12-29T16:13:23Z")
> [@Paulo"](#): > > So for the 100th time, I put my phone on my lap when driving, and forgot about it when getting out. :picard:. i do this almost daily. AND… the apple nerds at the galleria are usually pretty cool. i’ve replaced my iphone somewhere around 5x, ipod 4x, and macbook hd once (i accidentally stuff alot) without any hassle, even when it was obviously my fault. also, if they can’t replace it, or it costs too much to fix it there, they will often tell you where to find things/get it done cheaper because, after all, they are tech nerds. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/9 "2009-12-29T17:02:03Z")
Thanks for the info guys. :tup: I’m going to swing by the apple store this week and see what they say. ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/10 "2009-12-30T14:22:19Z")
or you can do it yourself and probably save a lot of $$ ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/11 "2009-12-30T15:14:37Z")
> [@Tunerfreak](#): > > or you can do it yourself and probably save a lot of $$ Seems like it would be easy. I’ll try to search for the part when I have time. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/12 "2009-12-30T15:22:20Z")
man, less than 20 bucks… [http://cgi.ebay.com/IPHONE-3G-REPLACEMENT-GLASS-TOUCH-SCREEN-LCD-DIGITIZER\_W0QQitemZ140360775991QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA\_Accessories?hash=item20ae277937](http://cgi.ebay.com/IPHONE-3G-REPLACEMENT-GLASS-TOUCH-SCREEN-LCD-DIGITIZER_W0QQitemZ140360775991QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item20ae277937) ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/13 "2009-12-30T22:04:30Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Seems like it would be easy. I’ll try to search for the part when I have time. lol well just cause it seems it dont mean it is, cause speaking from experience its very frustrating but worth it in the money you save ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/14 "2009-12-31T05:57:04Z")
> [@Tunerfreak](#): > > lol well just cause it seems it dont mean it is, cause speaking from experience its very frustrating but worth it in the money you save orly? How long did it take you? Any tips? ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/15 "2009-12-31T06:40:43Z")
[http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product\_Code=IP-2326&Category\_Code=IPHONE](http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IP-2326&Category_Code=IPHONE) [http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product\_Code=IP-2325&Category\_Code=IPHONE](http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IP-2325&Category_Code=IPHONE) Works great. Ordered a few to paint for some people. I need to get a new white one anyways as mine is beat to shit. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/16 "2009-12-31T06:43:21Z")
I always shove my phone under my balls when I drive. ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/17 "2009-12-31T07:13:46Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I always shove my phone under my balls when I drive. same here. ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/18 "2009-12-31T07:27:08Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I always shove my phone under my balls when I drive. lol, that is bc they are in a girls purse next to you.:rx3: ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/19 "2009-12-31T07:37:36Z")
> **[Robot Check](https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-3g-Screen-Digitizer-Adhesive/dp/B002A9PVAI)** - A friend at work just smashed this hell out of his iphone screen. He’s going to the apple store to see if they’ll do anything for him since he has the insurance, but if they don’t I told him I’d help him swap it out. It doesn’t look like that bad a job really. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678/20 "2009-12-31T07:38:30Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I always shove my phone under my balls when I drive. I do that too, but I wonder if my chances of getting cancer down there are higher? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-iphone-case-options-fixed-sort-of/77678.md?page=2)