Does anyone know how to replace the screen for an iPhone?

Question

I recently purchased an iPhone and when I dropped it the front screen cracked. So it is not very sturdy. When I moved to replace the screen I acknowledged that the protective screen was attached to the LCD's with some sort of adheiseve. Does anyone know how to properlly replace the screen. And if so, where to find the tools that will enable me to do it.

Answer 1

You can't replace it yourself.

The iPhone is covered under a standard limited one-year Apple warranty for manufacturer’s defects, but is not eligible for AT&T’s wireless phone insurance, which (for a $5 monthly fee) will provide replacement in the case of loss or theft, accidental physical or liquid damage or mechanical and electrical failure after the manufacturer's warranty period has expired.

An Apple FAQ states that if you own an iPhone and it requires service for any reason other than the battery (which costs $86 total to replace), Apple will repair your iPhone for the service fee listed below, plus $6.95 for shipping and handling:

4GB: $199

8GB: $249

Presumably this includes screen cracks, though Apple states “Service may not be available if your iPhone has been damaged due to accident or abuse.”

There have been cases where people have generously gotten their iPhone screens replaced for free by some underground/hidden iPod stores, but don't count on it.