My wife's iPhone 3G screen shattered a couple weeks ago. It was still usable, but tough to read the screen. I set out to fix / get it fixed.

What I found was so much misinformation that I just want to set the record straight. Here are your current options for fixing a screen: • iPhone screen repair by Apple costs $199. • A myriad of 3rd party vendors who will replace it for $100-$150. • A do-it-yourself replacement kit from costs $65 • A costs $11.95. Why such a difference in price? With such a massive array of choices, I was sure I was missing something.

The Truth About iPhone Screen Repair. The expensive iPhone screen repair kits from iFixit and. In this post I am referring to cracked glass but.

I googled, read blogs, watched YouTube videos. I eventually decided I would be able to repair it myself with a kit, but the kit prices were very confusing. What's the difference between the $65 kit and the $12 one? Sherlock Season 3 Download 720p Movies. Clearly something is awry. I read all the Amazon comments about the $12 kit and they were all very positive reviews. Except for one that said 'yes, you get exactly what is advertised but you probably don't want what is advertised.'

It went on to explain that there are necessary parts that aren't included in the cheaper kit. This was enough to scare me off so I went with the $65 kit from iFixit, knowing it would definitely be correct and not wanting Arin to wait any longer to get her phone repaired. Well, I ordered the wrong part, which was my own fault. Another tip: the 3G and 3Gs screens are different - the physical size is the same but the electronics connectors are not compatible. Having taken the phone apart already, when I went to order another one, I was an educated shopper. I could now see exactly what the contained and ordered that instead.

And it worked perfectly! Complete with all the parts, tools, etc. In summary: the expensive iPhone screen repair kits from iFixit and similar vendors are a total rip-off; you can get the same exact thing for $12 on Amazon.