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Damaged Home Button

Does Apple screen replacement include the Home Button or is that a separate repair?

iPhone SE (Gen 2)

Posted on Jul 7, 2022 9:46 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2022 9:51 AM

It would be a different repair than that of the screen.


Ref: iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support

Other iPhone repairs

Do you need a repair for other issues like the Home button or liquid damage?

  • If your iPhone issue is covered by the Apple warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, there's no charge. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee.
  • If your iPhone was damaged and you have AppleCare+, the coverage includes accidental damage protection. Each incident has a service fee.
  • If your iPhone was damaged and you don't have AppleCare+, your repair fee will vary, depending on the repair. The out-of-warranty prices on this page are for repairs made by Apple. Apple Authorized Service Providers may set their own fees.    

Not sure if you're covered? Check if you have AppleCare+ coverage by entering your iPhone serial number. 

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Jul 7, 2022 9:51 AM in response to MackleMoore

It would be a different repair than that of the screen.


Ref: iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support

Other iPhone repairs

Do you need a repair for other issues like the Home button or liquid damage?

  • If your iPhone issue is covered by the Apple warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, there's no charge. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee.
  • If your iPhone was damaged and you have AppleCare+, the coverage includes accidental damage protection. Each incident has a service fee.
  • If your iPhone was damaged and you don't have AppleCare+, your repair fee will vary, depending on the repair. The out-of-warranty prices on this page are for repairs made by Apple. Apple Authorized Service Providers may set their own fees.    

Not sure if you're covered? Check if you have AppleCare+ coverage by entering your iPhone serial number. 

Learn more about AppleCare+ for iPhone


Jul 7, 2022 11:00 AM in response to Tesserax

I contacted Apple Support they stated that if the repair is covered under Apple Care and I opt to use that coverage then the $99 (other damage) fees will apply however if the shop prices are cheaper for the replacement without utilizing Apple Care then the stated cost of repair by the shop will be in effect otherwise Apple Care terms and agreements take precedent

Jul 7, 2022 11:13 AM in response to MackleMoore

Apple only does customer repairs as complete replacements of the entire front screen assembly, including the home button if included. So if there's any damage to the assembly including glass breakage, display malfunction, or the home button/Touch ID then any combination would be fixed as a single replacement.


That doesn't mean that they might not replace the home button for later use as a refurbished front screen assembly. Replacement parts can be refurbished.

Jul 7, 2022 11:16 AM in response to MackleMoore

They could have different rules for AppleCare+. Certainly if the home button was in working condition but the glass was cracked, the home button could potentially be reused to create new replacement front screen assemblies.. However, you're probably better off taking it to an Apple Store (if available) to see what they say. They could have a different answer than phone support.


I do know that if somehow the front screen was damaged including the home button and I was paying out of pocket for it, that would just be Apple's flat rate cost.

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