Broken Screen? Our Geeks Are Here to Help!

 

Need to fix a broken phone screen? That’s a problem we’re all too familiar with. The words “cracked phone screen” call forth a dramatic, slow-motion scene. One second, your phone is safely in your hand.

Next thing you know, it nosedives straight toward the ground. If you’re lucky, the layers of plastic and glass hold up. Unfortunately, this scenario often leads to a cracked, chipped, or broken screen.

When this happens, you have a few options. From simple DIY fixes to third-party repairs, there’s something to meet your needs. Before you pick up that phone, just take a deep breath… Even when the cracks spread out like a spiderweb, there’s a way to fix it.

Do you need a quick repair right now, or on your schedule? That’s where HAILaGEEK steps in!

Fix a cracked screen when you download the app and Hail a Geek today.

 

First Things First: What to Do After You Drop Your Phone

 

Broken screens come in a broad spectrum of severity. Some sustain light scratches or those spiderweb cracks while others lose chunks of glass. Depending on your situation, you might have a simple cosmetic fix or a completely broken phone screen.

First, take a moment to assess the damage. That means finding a solid surface under a good light and getting a thorough look. Oftentimes, people take a quick look and stuff it back into their pockets.

With a brief stress test and some careful prodding, you get a clearer picture of the situation. Is there minor damage, or is your screen about to fall off?

In many cases, broken screens stay in place - even with cracks. Moreover, the screen typically remains functional and visible. That means you have the option to fix a broken phone screen.

But here’s one important note: Protect your fingers!

When you need to fix a broken screen, that means there’s broken glass. It’s too easy for broken glass to shift angles and positions suddenly. When you use a phone with a broken screen, you risk scraping or cutting your finger on shards of glass.

While it’s still possible to scroll through Twitter, it might be good to hold off for a bit.

If you need to wait until later to have a tech to fix your broken phone screen, consider a screen protector. When you pop this over the screen, your fingers have an added layer of protection. It also helps your phone by keeping stray liquids from entering the device through those cracks.

 

What If the Damage Looks Serious?

 

When a broken phone screen seems beyond repair, back up your data as soon as possible. This helps to ensure your important files, photos, and videos are never lost to the void in case the phone dies.

If the damage to the phone is severe, it’s time for a professional phone repair tech. It’s time...for HAILaGEEK.

 

Let’s Fix Your Broken Phone Screen

 

As we said, if there’s a broken screen, there’s a fix. Some are more involved than others, but truly, the best solution depends on your particular case. Moreover, it depends on how comfortable you are working with tech stuff.

 

How to Fix a Broken Screen

 

While we would love to tell you that HAILaGEEK is the best and only option to fix a broken phone screen, you have options. Our HAILaGEEK Techs are a great resource when you want mobile repair techs to visit you at home, at a coffee shop, or in the office.

However, there are plenty of options available. Below, we take a look at a few. Hopefully, you can find the best screen replacement option for you!

 

Option 1: Replacement

 

When you have to fix a broken screen on your phone, your first thought might be to replace it. Trust us, it runs through everyone’s head at some point. Take a moment to examine the damage and weigh your options.

• How old is the damaged phone?
• Does it respond as quickly as it used to?
• Has it slowed down over time?
• Does it still hold your music collection? What about all those photos of friends and families?

If the phone gave you reasons to replace it before, a broken screen might be the last straw. Replacing a phone with a cracked screen is an easy, quick solution. Whether you want to upgrade or find a refurbished phone, you might have plenty of affordable options.

 

Option 2: Local Repair Shops

 

When you have a fairly popular phone, there’s a good chance that a local phone repair shop has a screen on hand ... at least for iPhone screens and popular Samsung phones. However, even if your phone is not one of those, you might still luck out!

Oftentimes, repair shops have your phone ready in a few hours. Depending on how busy they are, you might wait anywhere from 1-6 hours while they're fixing your phone.

Unfortunately, less popular phones require them to order a new screen. That means you have to wait for a few days or up to a week. If you want to fix a broken smartphone screen fast, it’s not always the best option.

 

Option 3: Have a HAILaGEEK Tech Come To You

 

One of the most convenient options is to have a repair tech come to you. Whether it’s at your home, office, or in a public place, it’s possible to have a trusted technician fix a broken screen on your schedule.

That’s where HAILaGEEK steps in. Our mobile smartphone repair technicians have the equipment and expertise to perform screen repairs when and where you want them. Like larger repair shops, we keep a stock of popular phone screens at the ready. This allows us to offer same-day repairs.

When a trip across town to a shop doesn’t fit into your schedule, HAILaGEEK is ready to come to you!

 

Option 4: DIY Fixes

 

Do you feel comfortable handling electronics? Are your hands steady? Is your vision good?

If you think you’re able to repair a broken phone screen, there’s nothing like a DIY project! Still, it’s important to purchase a replacement screen from a reputable dealer, such as iFixIt.com or InjuredGadgets.com. MidnightParts.com is also a great source for parts.

When you want to fix a broken cell phone screen yourself, it is essential to find high-quality parts. Oftentimes, there’s a YouTube tutorial out there for popular phones. This will guide you through the process step by step.

If the repair starts to go south, give HAILaGEEK a try. Our qualified technicians are happy to help you finish out the repair. Moreover, our techs are happy to show you how to repair your phone. With a hands-on guide, you’ll have the knowledge necessary for a DIY fix next time.

 

Broken Phone Screens: Why Do They Break So Easily?!

 

If phones cost so much, why are they so prone to damage?!

It’s the question of the modern era… Generally, this all boils down to a compromise. It’s a balance between the realities of engineering and what we want as consumers. We want sleek design coupled with incredible tech.

Unfortunately, that means we have to make some concessions when it comes to durability. Still, regardless of the design details, it’s about elastic energy. When you drop your phone, it has elastic energy in the glass that converts to surface energy. That change causes broken phone screens.

As your phone hits the ground, the impact force overcomes the surface compression. This results in small stress points that potentially lead to a shattered screen. To address this, phone companies constantly try to experiment with tougher glass that absorbs the impact. Kudos to the manufacturers for continued improvements in shatter resistance!

 

The Difference
	What's so great about   ?		What's so wrong with the other options?
	•  HAILaGEEKTM techs are available the majority of the day and night, especially after normal business hours.		•  A qualified technician is rarely available outside normal business hours.
	•  A HAILaGEEKTM qualified tech is usually available within the hour when needed, with no contract required		•  The wait time for a qualified tech is often over 12 hours, unless you have an expensive monthly contract
	•  HAILaGEEKTM allows technicians to charge by the hour, which (not surprisingly) means “we can do that!” for your special requests.		•  When you pay by the job, you (only) get what the big corporation has decided is part of the job. Get ready to hear “oh, we can’t do that” a lot.
	•  HAILaGEEKTM’s app empowers the customer to find the right tech to fix their problem within a few minutes.		•  It takes the customer hours and several phone calls or online research to find the right tech.
	•  HAILaGEEKTM techs can sign on to work when it works with their life, and sign off when it doesn’t.		•  Technicians with unpredictable work schedules can’t list their “business hours” so they miss opportunities.
	•  HAILaGEEKTM brings the work to the techs, and handles all the payment and advertising		•  Excellent technicians are sometimes discouraged by all the administrative work required to start and promote a business
	•  HAILaGEEKTM techs are able to set their rate of pay based on fair market value of their skills, and are paid fairly for their time spent on jobs		•  Service companies often overcharge, yet poorly compensate their techs for their skills and time, resulting in high turnover and poor service
	•  HAILaGEEKTM techs meet consumers where the repair is needed for reasonable per minute charges.		•  Onsite service costs extra; frugal consumers have to carry their devices into the shop for repair.
	•  The HAILaGEEKTM App helps the consumer predict when the tech will arrive, how much the work will cost, and the quality of the work performed		•  Many small tech companies suffer from poor communication, spoiling otherwise successful transactions with unclear expectations.
	•  HAILaGEEKTM lets the consumer choose exactly which tech they are comfortable working with		•  Other tech companies usually send the tech of their choice, regardless of consumer preference
	•  As an authorized vendor, HAILaGEEKTM engages 3 skilled techs to review disputed jobs and assess the quality of the work		•  Customers who are unhappy with a technician’s work can often only guess if their expectations were reasonable.
	•  The HAILaGEEKTM app allows techs to see what previous techs have done, preventing redundant work and cost.		•  Without our app, independent techs don’t know what previous techs did already, causing more unnecessary work and cost.