iPhone 4: Buy display - you have to pay attention to that

If the display of your Apple iPhone 4 is damaged, you will probably have to buy a new iPhone display. However, there are a few factors to consider when making your purchase.

Damage to the display of the iPhone 4

The display of the Apple iPhone 4 consists of the so-called gorilla glass, which prevents minor scratches and survives one or the other fall. However, some endurance tests on the Internet have shown that the iPhone 4 display can break from a height of one meter if it falls on the front side.

Criteria: Purchase of an iPhone 4 display

If your iPhone 4 display is also damaged, regardless of whether the multitouch component is broken or malfunctioning, you can replace it. Please note the following criteria:

• First, make sure that you haven't taken out additional cell phone insurance for your iPhone 4. If this is the case, you can have the damage to the device repaired using the mobile phone insurance.
• Visit a cell phone repair service near you and get a quote in advance. In some cases, depending on the damage, a repair in the electronics shop is cheaper than the spare part including the tools that you need for your own repair.
• Compare the prices for a new Apple iPhone 4 display on the Internet and decide whether you want to replace the display yourself or send it for repair. A cheap provider for iPhone repairs is, for example, iHelpStore.de. At iHelpStore, the exchange of the display panel including the touch electronics is 69 euros.
• If you have no knowledge of replacing the display of a smartphone, you should definitely have your Apple iPhone 4 repaired by a specialist. However, if you know how to easily replace the display, you can find numerous displays on Amazon and eBay from around 20 euros. You can also find the original display including the tools there for a price starting at 50 euros.
• The selection of original spare parts is particularly large on eBay. When making your purchase, make sure that the display is sent from abroad and that a German or English manual is included with the repair kit in addition to the tool. Depending on the country of origin, the shipping time can be up to two weeks.

If the iPhone is completely gone, you can also buy a new device abroad. In some countries, the Apple iPhone is sold cheaper than in Germany. Another practical tip tells you what you need to consider when buying an iPhone abroad.