Exchange iPhone display yourself - Instructions
If you want to save some money and you don't have two left hands, you can swap the display of your iPhone yourself. We'll show you what you need and how to do it.
Exchange the iPhone display yourself - the repair set
The repair service Fixxoo offers repair kits for all common iPhones. Depending on the iPhone model, you can get all the necessary tools and of course the new display for comparatively little money. Screwdrivers and a suction cup are included as tools.
- The iPhone 4 repair kit and the iPhone 4S repair kit cost 49.95 euros on Amazon.
- The iPhone 5 repair kit costs 79.95 euros, the iPhone 5C repair kit costs 99.95 euros.
- Currently the most expensive is the iPhone 5S repair kit with 119.95 euros. IPhone 6 users still have to be patient.
Exchange iPhone display yourself - video instructions
- Matching the repair set, Fixxoo and Giga offer the appropriate video tutorials. We have also linked these for you.
- With the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, experienced screwdrivers have to plan around 15 minutes, with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C the change is completed after only five minutes. It takes around 10 minutes for the iPhone 5S.
- Note: Place all screws on the supplied magnetic screw card. This will save you a lot of effort and searching.
Tip: Have your iPhone display replaced - from 44 euros
CHIP Online has tested the iHelpStore, which exchanges the display from 44 euros. Our conclusion: fast, reliable and like new!