if i had the black screen of death at one point do i eventually need to replace my phone

Gosh, just because your car won't start a few times does not mean that you have to buy a new car. It might be something as simple as replacing the battery.

You won't have to get a new phone if your current phone is repaired.

Make an appointment at the Apple Store or take the phone to an authorized Apple service shop to let them run some checks and tests.

You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using this link:

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If you have already made up your mind that you really want a new phone, that is your decision.

You won't know how expensive it will be for repairs until you take the phone to an Apple Store or authorized Apple service shop, so they can find out what is wrong and give you an estimate.....before.....you OK repairs.

If it is something as simple as a new battery....a possibility.....the cost will be under $100.

reya226 wrote:

Is it usually expensive to get something like that repaired? I’m just wondering if it’s worth it because if it’s over 500 I feel as though repair might be worse than a new phone

What is over 500? If that's battery charge cycles, you may need to have the battery replaced in your iPhone, which will cost $89.