Troubleshooting iPhone screen problems

  With the growing popularity of touchscreens, cell phone screen problems have become more common. Because the screen is the only way to use a phone, the constant physical beating it takes for internet searching, appointment setting, texting, and more can cause problems. Touchscreens operate from a complex set of components designed to “feel” your fingers as they move across the screen. If these components are not functioning properly you could have problems like spots or discoloration, little or no backlight, flickering screen backlight, or buttons that don’t function. There are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot your cell phone screen problems before seeking repair.

  Problems with your cell phone screen can be caused by a number of issues. It could actually be the result of a software problem. Try powering of the device and then turning it back on to try to reset the software. Then check the screen to see if it has improved. The charge could be low, or the battery could be damaged. Try charging the phone for several hours and checking the screen again.

Sometimes the nature of the screen display can reveal the problem. If the screen is discolored, use a pen cap to lightly rub the screen in the discolored area. If the issue is stuck pixels, applying mild pressure to the screen might fix it. If you have a slider-style phone with a white screen, the issue could be a ribbon cable that has worn out or moved out of its socket. You might be able to move it back into place by tapping on the back of the phone where the battery is held.

Smashed screens come in many different levels of severity and you could be dealing with anything from a completely shattered display and a non-working phone, to a small crack in one corner of the screen and a device that still works fine. Not all of these solutions are applicable to every scenario but we'll try and guide you as best we can. If you have cracked your screen particularly badly, we would always advise caution in operating the phone, as small shards of glass could put splinters in your finger or more seriously if placing the phone next to your ear leave small pieces of glass in your ear.

If the phone is seriously damaged, get it backed up as quickly as you can, making sure all your photos and videos and important files are saved somewhere else just in case it dies completely and you can't get it working again. If it's already stopped functioning, then a professional repair is probably your best bet. You can have a go at fixing a broken screen yourself, although that doesn't mean you should. The process isn't particularly difficult, but it requires patience, a steady hand, a screwdriver and a good knowledge of how your phone is put together.

You'll have to source a replacement screen yourself in this case, but don't be afraid to admit it's a job beyond your capabilities. You don't want to mess up the repair after all, as that'll cost you more in the long run. It's difficult to completely eliminate the risk of smashing your phone screen, no matter how careful you are with it. Leaving it at home in a desk drawer kind of defeats the point of having a mobile phone in the first place.

  If the version of your iPhone is new or old enough, you can choose sell your completely smashed iPhone for cash, it’s a logical decision. Otherwise, you can choose to find a retailer for your iPhone LCD screen digitizer. Replacing a screen is relatively cheaper instead of purchasing a new one or sell it.