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John had done a lot of research after dropping his iPhone and shattering the glass. All functions on the phone seemed to work. The phone was unsightly, but he had time to evaluate all options prior to making a commitment to action.
It was immediately obvious that he could save a lot of money by tackling the job as a do it yourself project. John watched the videos. There were many available on the internet. Some made it look easy. Other videos, particularly those of first attempts, presented quite a few obstacles.
A challenge was not something John typically avoided. He was full of confidence. After determining that he needed the front glass and digitizer, he ordered the part. The digitizer was integrated into the glass. He should have everything he needs in a matter of days.
The day of repair arrived. John carefully removed the two screws at the bottom of the phone. He knew from the videos that the front of the phone may be difficult to remove. The part arrived with a suction cup that should make the job easy. Should being the key word. The suction cup was not adhering to the surface of the broken glass. There was no choice, but to pry the cover from the phone. A cheap plastic pry tool was included for the job. John was beginning to break out into a sweat by this time. He managed to lift the glass after damaging a rubber-like gasket around the edge of the tray. The damage was minimal.
John knew the cables were attached at the other end of the phone. He lifted the glass to reach the cables. He followed instructions and disconnected the three cables without any trouble. The phone was now in two pieces. John set aside the main part of the phone and focused his attention on the broken glass. He removed the six screws holding the LCD and removed it from the glass tray. He carefully set it aside.
The glass removal was a nightmare. It took an hour. John's fingers hurt from the shards of glass embedded in his skin. He noticed that a contact near the home button was slightly bent. The prong seemed delicate, but he was able to bend it to a position that seemed about right. The next battle was applying the adhesive used to seal the glass into the plastic tray. He had enough for this job only. He managed to apply it to the plastic surface, but it seemed a little wrinkled. He did manage to recover from the point where the adhesive stuck to itself. He was content.
The videos were invaluable. John managed to avoid many pitfalls. He still had several obstacles to overcome. John managed to place the new glass in the tray without obvious fingerprints. The LCD was safely mounted. Cables were connected after several failed attempts. The phone was now back together.
The power button was depressed. A few moments passed and the screen shone brightly. "Wait, what is that black piece sticking out from between the glass and tray," John wondered. He used the flat end of a small screwdriver to push the rubber back into the seam. That worked, but it also chipped the new glass. Hmmm, maybe he should have used a fingernail or the plastic tool. The phone was still in better condition than when he began. John's finger glided across the screen to unlock the device. It worked. He pressed the home button. It did not immediately respond. He pressed it again, applying a bit more pressure this time. It worked, but did not seem quite right. There was also a particle of dust under the screen.
The problems were minimal. Nothing major. John had dodged a bullet. He almost damaged the LCD. He noticed that it needed to clear a metal clip at the last moment. Metal against the surface of the LCD would have caused irreversible damage. He was going to leave well enough alone. John felt good about the experience, but he would definitely hire out the job next time. There would be a next time. He knew he was lucky.

© August 23, 2010, Michael D. Miller, U.S.A
Michael Miller has over 20 years experience utilizing Linux Solutions. He has recently retired from his full-time position in Health Care Information Technology, but continues to consult as well as provide hands-on experience to those needing such services. iPhone Screen Repair is one of the services offered by appointment. Mail-in service is also available. All feedback is welcome. You can learn more at: http://www.atekmo.com

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