iPhone X: Screen lifting, visible lights & possible battery issue.

I have an iphone x running ios 16 which i got second hand back in 2019-ish. The lcd has been replaced multiple times, and the maximum battery capacity is at 51% last time i checked. The middle right section of the screen seems to be lifted, i can see a small gap with a width comparable to a small sewing needle. It's not long, but it also appears on the edge a little. white and green lights could be seen through the gap when turned on, and if i press on the screen, white markings can be seen like when pressing on the screen of a laptop in some areas. I'm a clumsy person, so i've dropped my phone countless times, but especially during this past week. I'm concerned it's a battery issue, but it could also just be the screen bending. should i keep using it? i'm in no position to buy a new phone, and the soonest i can get it professionally checked is the weekend, it's currently thursday. thoughts and opinions will be greatly appreciated.

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Posted on Mar 26, 2026 7:47 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2026 7:54 AM

If the screen is lifting, the battery is swelling. Swelling lithium-ion batteries can degrade to the point where they burst and catch on fire. They are dangerous. Unplug the phone and turn it off. Do not plug it in again. Arrange to have Apple evaluate it.



Honestly, it sounds as if you're throwing good money after bad. Replacing a screen multiple times adds up. Now you're looking at replacing the battery and possibly the screen again.

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Mar 26, 2026 7:54 AM in response to c0nfused1being_-

If the screen is lifting, the battery is swelling. Swelling lithium-ion batteries can degrade to the point where they burst and catch on fire. They are dangerous. Unplug the phone and turn it off. Do not plug it in again. Arrange to have Apple evaluate it.



Honestly, it sounds as if you're throwing good money after bad. Replacing a screen multiple times adds up. Now you're looking at replacing the battery and possibly the screen again.

iPhone X: Screen lifting, visible lights & possible battery issue.

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