Repair a crack in the display

Display crack - first measures

Sometimes the first reaction when you see the screen crack matters. Repairing can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be.

• If you see a small crack in a device's display but it is still working, the point is to stop the crack from doing more damage, i.e. stopping it. Just put some tape over the crack, trying not to fill it in with glue.
• If only the protective glass has a small crack and the actual display has remained undamaged, it makes sense to do that Replace the glass as soon as possible, as this could damage the display underneath due to its instability. The adhesive strip is only a first protection, so you cannot repair the crack in the long run.
• If the display itself has a crack, only the entire display can be replaced. In any case, soldering skills are required for this. If you are skilled with the soldering iron, you can try the Internet to find spare parts for your device. Sometimes there are instructions on how to do this. If you've never soldered electronic parts before, there's no point in trying the display. Better let a specialist do the work.
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Considerations for Repairing a Display

Even if you are really good at soldering and the replacement display is easy to obtain, you should think first before you possibly repair it yourself:

• If the display was damaged without violent effects, the crack was caused by normal use of the Device and less than 2 years have passed since the purchase, then this is a case for the warranty. You are entitled to a professional repair. Do not repair yourself, you are giving away these claims.
• If the crack in the display was caused by a third party, the person who caused it must be responsible for the damage. Even if a good friend caused the crack, you shouldn't be afraid to address the issue of liability. Perhaps he has personal liability and this will cover the repair costs.
• Or maybe you have a corresponding insurance yourself, because expensive cell phones or similar devices are often purchased together with a contract and insurance. In that case, you should never repair it yourself, but report the damage.
• Depending on the device, it is difficult to replace the display; a broken display cannot be repaired, only replaced. So you should inquire about the alternatives. Replacing a display from the manufacturer is often hardly more expensive than buying a display that you need anyway. Then get it repaired there instead of taking the risk of breaking something.

If only the cover glass is torn, you should buy a new one and find out how it is used on your model, which you can usually repair yourself. Sometimes it is also possible to remove the glass and repair it with glass glue. However, do not stick it when it is installed, because the adhesive can destroy the display underneath. You will then repair the crack in the glass, but the display will break.