Replaced iPhone 7 screen now the touch screen doesn't work but home button works

I replaced my iPhone 7 screen myself, and I believe I messed something up. For starters, when I disconnected the screen connecters I forgot to disconnect my battery first , oh yeah, and I didn't order a new screen, I took the screen out of my other iPhone and used that screen. Anyways, the first time when I forgot to disconnect the battery first, I put the screen that works in my other iPhone, in my iPhone that needed a new screen, and I powered it on and nothing would work. It would power on, but the screen touch or home button wouldnt work. So I watched a YouTube video and saw that I needed to take the home button connector and speaker connector out from my old screen and install into my other working screen that I'm using. So I did that but this time i did disconnect the battery before disconnecting the screen again and transferring over the right connectors I needed. Then I connected the connecters to my screen and then, connected the screen to my phone then connected the battery and put my screen back into my phone and I powered it on, and now my home button works but still my touch screen doesn't work. Also this time too not only does the touch not work still but now there's like colorful lines going down my screen like my screen is glitching...... Any advice what to do and what the problem is?? Also I tried hard reset with the volume down and power button until apple logo appears and the problems still there....

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Posted on Sep 24, 2024 9:11 PM

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Sep 25, 2024 7:31 PM in response to destineyxoxo

Hey, it sounds like the issue might be with the screen transfer. The colorful lines and unresponsive touch could indicate a damaged or loose connector. I’d recommend double-checking all connections to ensure they’re properly seated, especially the digitizer and display connectors. If that doesn’t work, the screen itself could be faulty from the swap.


If the DIY route isn’t solving the problem, you could try using Tenorshare UltData’s iOS System Repair. It can help with software-related issues after repairs, but if it’s hardware-related, you might need to consider a new screen replacement. Hope that helps!

Sep 25, 2024 7:51 PM in response to destineyxoxo

Unfortunately, you have rendered the phone ineligible for service support with Apple as you tampered with your phone yourself and installed parts which are not authentic Apple parts. iPhone 7 is not a self service device, so you clearly messed something up. But Apple won't touch the phone now.


The best advice we can offer is to take your phone to some iFixit type business where you live. Or buy a new iPhone. Either way, it's going to cost you and honestly, given that iPhone 7 is no longer a supported device, it doesn't make much sense to throw money into trying to fix such an old iPhone.

Sep 25, 2024 7:52 PM in response to Zachyy

Zachyy wrote:

Now you should actually take your iPhone to your nearest Apple Store to have it taken a look at and repaired by an Apple trained technicians ⇢ Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple ⚛️

Next time, look into Self Service Repair - Apple Support for step by step guidance and access to genuine Apple parts, tools, and repair manuals.

Apple won't touch the phone and iPhone 7 doesn't qualify for self service repair.

Sep 26, 2024 7:11 AM in response to lobsterghost1

lobsterghost1 wrote:

You're welcome. I'd like to say that I think you're doing a really good job here in the forums. It's nice to see a new member who really cares and wants to help!

Thank you for your kind note, I really appreciate it. I enjoy being part of the community and contributing to help others. Looking forward to seeing you around my friend, lobsterghost1!


Sep 26, 2024 7:19 AM in response to Zachyy

Zachyy wrote:


lobsterghost1 wrote:

You're welcome. I'd like to say that I think you're doing a really good job here in the forums. It's nice to see a new member who really cares and wants to help!
Thank you for your kind note, I really appreciate it. I enjoy being part of the community and contributing to help others. Looking forward to seeing you around my friend, lobsterghost1!

You can count on it! 👍

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