my iphone 5 screen shattered, any suggestions where to repair

Check out zoeban.en.alibaba.com be aware though that the unit price is $100 then there might be shipping costs and taxes

I managed to crack the screen of my 4S - Genius Bar charged a one off £120 and replaced the phone completely. It seems you can't jut replace the glass. I don't know if the same applies to the 5...good luck...keep us posted!

Thankfully I have the 5 now which seems just a bit more robust - rather than being completely made of glass!

I was told by the apple rep that you can still purchase applecare within the first 30 days of buying the phone.

Apple care costs $99 and you get up to "2 incidents" for replacement. each incident would cost you $49

so in your case...i would highly advise against DIY and simply recommend that you pay $148 + tax for a new phone

They have to inspect your iPhone at an apple store for NO damage before you can buy an AppleCare extended warranty. I know I bought one a couple days ago for my iPhone 5.

unless the rep i spoke with was mistaken...he told me that if it was still within the first 30 days that i could essentially walk back in with a shattered phone and still get it established

He was mistaken it has to be inspected and must have NO damage, even cosmetic.

katcam wrote:

actually looks pretty easy to do it DIY (esp with an engineer hubby!) just got to wait for someone to start selling replacement screens, that is if Apple are disinclined to replace it for me.

Have got an appointment at the genius bar Monday (nothing available til then) I will post updates...

They may replace the phone as a courtesy they have been none to do that from time to time, it depends on the rep you get and how you come across (not arrogant or angry, tears help). Keep us updated with your progress, it will be useful to other members, others will be no doubt be breaking there screens.

Update: OK, due to my lack of patience, I was waiting at our local Apple store at 9am this morning, doors opened and I batted my eyes and smiled sweetly at the youngest, cutest looking member of staff (didn't think it'd hurt my case!) And the wonderful chap agreed it didn't look like it had been dropped or abused, so promptly replaced it with a brand new handset. I am very, very grateful but was surprised to find, oddly enough, they don't have any cases in store yet for the i5! So I managed to get a cheap and nasty thing off the market, which'll do for now - I'm not taking any chances, esp as I didn't even drop the first one!

Congrats!

Check out www.ubreakifix.com My son broke his iPod screen and they fixed it for $100 in 10 minutes. They're certified and do awesome work. They have shops all over the country, so you should be able to find one.

***** about your 5, sorry to hear that. 😟 Good luck!

lappygirl wrote:

Check out www.ubreakifix.com My son broke his iPod screen and they fixed it for $100 in 10 minutes. They're certified and do awesome work. They have shops all over the country, so you should be able to find one.

***** about your 5, sorry to hear that. 😟 Good luck!

Someone didn't read the entire thread. 🙂

She returned her phone this morning in store for a brand new one (using her female charm of course)! 😉

Haha, you're right! I skimmed the comments to see if anyone mentioned the ubreakifix website and didn't see it, so I posted it. So glad it was exchanged! 😀

lappygirl wrote:

Haha, you're right! I skimmed the comments to see if anyone mentioned the ubreakifix website and didn't see it, so I posted it. So glad it was exchanged! 😀

Thanks for the tip regardless - it might come in useful for other people!

Have a great weekend.