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Does a broken rear glass impact front screen functionality of an iPhone?

Does a broken rear glass of an iphone12pro max affect the front screen ?

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Posted on Jan 12, 2025 2:11 AM

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Jeff Donald

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Posted on Jan 12, 2025 5:24 AM

Yes, a drop/fall hard enough to break the back glass could also damage components that affect the front screen. A fall can crack boards, loosen connectors, break solders, and bend individual components. Apple won’t touch your screen without first repairing the back glass.

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