Tripped over dog, screen smashed

[Leila Ruggiero]

So. I have an iPhone 6, today I had it in a thin case, in a slave, and in my purse. I was walking my lovely pit bull shelter mutt and he suddenly got excited by something to the left of me. I tripped over him and landed my full 5'10" 150 pounds right on my shoulder and on my bag and my screen is totally smashed. I have a jump contract with Tmobile, the insurance will it seems replace the phone for 175. That's fine, but I am wondering if I should get 50 dollar kit on amazon and try to fix it myself. Any advise welcome!

 

[kch50428]

I would refer to qualified service personnel were I in your situation.

 

[iOS Gravity]

You can get it replaced by a trusted repairman in your local area for a fraction of the cost. I think it's also cheaper to get it repaired at an apple store.

 

[Leila Ruggiero]

I did call around today, because it is sticking up and the digitizer is clearly also compromised, I got quotes ranging from 200 to 300

 

[Flow39]

I did call around today, because it is sticking up and the digitizer is clearly also compromised, I got quotes ranging from 200 to 300

On Apple's support page, if you are in warranty still, the cost will be $109.

https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/screen-damage/#mn_p

Also, if you do repair it yourself, don't try to just replace the glass, replace the whole LCD. The glass-only replacement is very difficult, and if you mess up even a little bit, you could break the LCD, so I'd suggest just buying a new LCD panel.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Maybe a new, more protective case after the repair.

 

[Leila Ruggiero]

Thanks!

 

[Leila Ruggiero]

On Apple's support page, if you are in warranty still, the cost will be $109.

https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/screen-damage/#mn_p

Also, if you do repair it yourself, don't try to just replace the glass, replace the whole LCD. The glass-only replacement is very difficult, and if you mess up even a little bit, you could break the LCD, so I'd suggest just buying a new LCD panel.

Thank you. Do you know how I find out if I am still under warranty?


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[Flow39]

Thank you. Do you know how I find out if I am still under warranty?


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This should do the trick, just follow the instructions on the web page and you should be good to go!

https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

 

[denzilla]

Maybe a new, more protective case after the repair.

They don't make a case that will stop the sudden force of a 150lb person falling on the phone.

 

[msm0511]

They don't make a case that will stop the sudden force of a 150lb person falling on the phone.

Lifeproof might.

 

[Ledsteplin]

They don't make a case that will stop the sudden force of a 150lb person falling on the phone.

Try an Otterbox Defender.

 

[Leila Ruggiero]

I am hoping to not repeat this move! The frame was so bent and the head phone jack was flattened. I was so focused on the front I didn't notice the rest at first. I decided to just use the T-Mobile insurance. 175 was not that much to pay to make a phone call yesterday afternoon and have a new phone show up this morning. I co-own a hair salon with my husband and we are open 6 days a week, with plenty of 12 hour days when we are busy, so not finding a time to drive an hour round trip to the Apple Store was just worth 66 dollars to me, especially since I don't know what they would have charged me for a phone damaged to such a degree. Thanks for all your help!


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[Flow39]

I am hoping to not repeat this move! The frame was so bent and the head phone jack was flattened. I was so focused on the front I didn't notice the rest at first. I decided to just use the T-Mobile insurance. 175 was not that much to pay to make a phone call yesterday afternoon and have a new phone show up this morning. I co-own a hair salon with my husband and we are open 6 days a week, with plenty of 12 hour days when we are busy, so not finding a time to drive an hour round trip to the Apple Store was just worth 66 dollars to me, especially since I don't know what they would have charged me for a phone damaged to such a degree. Thanks for all your help!


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No problem, enjoy the new iPhone!

 

[denzilla]

Try an Otterbox Defender.

I doubt it. Its improbable the case would stop the flexing/shock and suppose the palm of your hand was against the screen or even against the back on impact.

Its a decent case but not meant to absorb anything more than a drop, not a drop + a person's weight behind it on landing.

 

[Tartarus]

Get rid of the dog and buy a decent case

 

[iOS Gravity]

Get rid of the dog and buy a decent case

Lol

 

[LimonJoe]

Yeah, it's probably time to get rid of the dog.

 

[denzilla]

Wasn't there a Dog meat festival in Yulin China recently? You missed a unique opportunity to recoup some cash.

 

[Leila Ruggiero]

Albert doesn't like these jokes!


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