🖥️ Cracked Screen? Touch Not Working? Expert Display & Screen Repair in Johannesburg

Shattered screen? Display flickering? Touch unresponsive? Ghost touches driving you crazy? Your phone's screen is the window to everything – calls, messages, photos, apps. When it's damaged, your entire phone becomes frustrating or unusable. The good news? Most screen problems can be fixed same-day, and you don't have to lose your data.

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🚨 Is This Happening to Your Screen? (Recognizing Display & Touch Issues)

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, your phone has a display or touch digitizer problem:

💔 Cracked or Shattered Screen (Physical Damage)

The most visible and common issue:

• Spider web cracks spreading across entire screen

• Single crack from corner to corner

• Shattered glass with pieces missing or loose

• Cracked back glass (separate issue – see below)

• Screen still works but looks damaged

• Screen cracked AND not working (display dead or touch broken)

What caused it:

• Phone dropped face-down on hard surface (most common)

• Sat on phone in back pocket

• Phone hit by object (keys, tools)

• Pressure damage (crushed in bag, car door)

• Manufacturing defect + minor impact (weak point in glass)

Can you still use it?

• Cracks only, touch and display work: Usable but risky (glass can cut fingers, cracks spread, water/dust enters)

• Cracks + touch partially works: Frustrating but somewhat usable

• Cracks + touch/display dead: Phone unusable, needs immediate repair

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-2 hours | Success rate: 99% | Most common fix: Screen assembly replacement

👆 Touch Screen Unresponsive (Won't Register Touches)

Screen displays normally but touch doesn't work:

• Complete touch failure – Tap, swipe, type – nothing registers

• Partial touch failure – Some areas work, others don't (dead zones)

• Delayed touch response – 1-3 second delay before registering

• Touch works intermittently – Works sometimes, stops randomly

Quick test to identify problem:

1. Can you see display clearly? (Yes = display works)

2. Does touch work ANYWHERE on screen? (No = digitizer failure)

3. Do some areas work but not others? (Yes = partial digitizer failure or flex cable issue)

Hardware causes:

• Digitizer damage from drop/impact (even without visible cracks)

• Touch IC failure on motherboard (chip that processes touch data)

• Flex cable disconnected or damaged

• Water damage to touch circuits

• Aftermarket screen with poor quality digitizer (previous cheap repair)

Software causes (less common):

• iOS/Android touch driver bug

• Corrupted touch calibration

• Unresponsive after update

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 95% | Most common fix: Screen assembly replacement or Touch IC repair

📺 Lines, Flickering, or Distorted Display

Display has visual problems:

• Vertical or horizontal lines (colored or black lines across screen)

• Flickering/flashing – Screen rapidly turns on/off or brightness fluctuates

• Color distortion – Purple, green, pink tint; wrong colors

• Half screen black – Top or bottom half doesn't display

• Pixelated areas – Blocky, corrupted sections

• Screen glitching – Image jumping, tearing, scrambled

What it looks like:

• Single thin line → Often progresses to multiple lines

• Thick colored bars → Display driver or panel damage

• Entire screen flickers → Connection issue or display IC

• Random color patches → LCD/OLED panel damage

Common causes:

• Drop damage (internal display damage even without cracks)

• Flex cable damage (bent, torn, or loose connection)

• Display IC failure on motherboard

• LCD/OLED panel degradation (age, heat damage)

• Water damage to display circuits

• Pressure damage (sat on phone, squeezed too hard)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 93% | Most common fix: Screen assembly replacement

🌑 LCD Shows Ink Spots, Bleeding, or Black Patches

Display has dark areas that shouldn't be there:

• Black ink-like spots that spread over time

• Dark bleeding from edges or corners

• Pressure marks (rainbow colors when pressing screen)

• Dead pixels (tiny dots that stay black or one color)

• White spots on dark backgrounds (backlight bleeding on LCD)

What's happening:

• LCD bleeding: Liquid crystal fluid leaking between layers (from impact or pressure)

• OLED black spots: Dead pixel clusters (organic material damaged)

• Backlight damage: LED backlight layer damaged (LCD phones only)

These get worse over time:

• Small spot today → Half screen black next week

• Single dead pixel → Cluster of dead pixels

• Minor bleeding → Major display failure

Don't wait – ink spots spread and can make screen completely unusable.

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-2 hours | Success rate: 97% | Most common fix: Screen assembly replacement

👻 Ghost Touch Issues (Phone Types by Itself)

Screen registers touches that you didn't make:

• Random apps opening by themselves

• Keyboard typing random letters while you watch

• Phone calling contacts without you touching

• Settings changing mysteriously

• Screen scrolling up/down on its own

• Touch points everywhere (multi-touch chaos)

This is incredibly frustrating – phone becomes unusable and even dangerous (might send random messages, make purchases, delete data).

Common causes:

• Damaged digitizer sending false signals

• Cracked screen (even hairline cracks can cause ghost touch)

• Water damage to touch layer

• Cheap aftermarket screen (poor quality digitizer)

• Loose display connector sending erratic signals

• Touch IC failure on motherboard

• Grounding issue (static buildup)

Temporary workaround:

• Restart phone (sometimes clears it temporarily)

• Remove screen protector (bubbles/debris can cause false touches)

• Clean screen thoroughly (oils/moisture can trigger capacitive touch)

If workarounds don't help → Hardware issue

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 91% | Most common fix: Screen assembly replacement or Touch IC repair

🔆 Screen Too Dim or Brightness Won't Adjust

Display brightness problems:

• Screen extremely dim even at max brightness

• Brightness slider does nothing (stuck at one level)

• Auto-brightness not working (doesn't adjust to lighting)

• Uneven brightness (some areas brighter than others)

• Backlight completely dead (screen black but you can faintly see image under bright light)

LCD vs OLED difference:

• LCD phones: Have separate backlight layer – if damaged, screen dark but image may be faintly visible

• OLED phones: Each pixel produces own light – if dim, entire panel is degrading

Common causes:

• Backlight failure (LCD phones) – Backlight LEDs or driver damaged

• Backlight flex cable damaged – Controls backlight power

• OLED panel degradation – Organic material wearing out (burn-in phones often go dim)

• Ambient light sensor blocked/damaged – Auto-brightness doesn't work

• Display IC issue – Brightness control circuits failed

• Software issue – Brightness settings corrupted

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 89% | Most common fix: Screen replacement or backlight repair

🔥 Screen Burn-In (Permanent Ghost Images)

Static images permanently visible on screen:

• Navigation bar shadow always visible

• Keyboard outline burned into display

• App icons faintly visible even on different screens

• Status bar (clock, battery, signal) permanently imprinted

• Overall screen discoloration in high-use areas

Only affects OLED/AMOLED screens (iPhone X and newer, Samsung Galaxy S series, most flagships)

LCD screens don't burn in – if you see ghost images on LCD, it's image retention (temporary) or different issue.

What causes burn-in:

• Static images displayed too long (navigation buttons, status bar)

• High brightness for extended periods (accelerates wear)

• Age (OLED pixels naturally degrade over 3-5 years)

• Manufacturing variation (some pixels wear faster)

Can burn-in be fixed?

• Mild burn-in: Sometimes reducible with pixel refresh tools (built into some phones)

• Moderate burn-in: Not fixable without screen replacement

• Severe burn-in: Screen replacement only option

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-2 hours | Success rate: 100% (replacement) | Fix: OLED screen replacement

📱 Back Glass Cracked (Rear Panel Damage)

Modern phones have glass backs that crack easily:

• Shattered back glass from drops

• Cracked back near camera bump

• Scratched back glass (deep scratches, not cracks)

• Back glass lifting from frame (adhesive failure)

Why back glass matters:

• Wireless charging – Cracked glass can affect charging coil beneath

• NFC payments – NFC antenna often under back glass

• Water resistance – Cracks compromise IP67/IP68 rating

• Aesthetics – Looks bad, feels sharp

• Resale value – Significantly reduced with cracked back

Repair options:

• Back glass only replacement (if internals undamaged) – R500-R1,500

• Full back housing replacement (includes frame, buttons) – R800-R2,500

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 98% | Most common fix: Back glass replacement

🖼️ Display Separating from Frame (Screen Lifting)

Screen no longer flush with phone body:

• Gap visible between screen and frame

• Screen pops out slightly when pressed

• Dust/debris entering under screen edges

• Water getting inside through gaps

Common causes:

• Swollen battery pushing screen out (URGENT – battery danger!)

• Adhesive failure (old phone, heat exposure, previous repair)

• Drop damage (frame bent, screen shifted)

• Manufacturing defect (rare)

🚨 If battery swelling suspected:

• Stop using phone immediately

• Don't charge phone

• Don't press screen back down (can puncture battery)

• Bring to us URGENTLY (fire/explosion risk)

If just adhesive failure:

• Screen can be resealed with proper adhesive

• May need new adhesive frame

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-2 hours | Success rate: 95% | Most common fix: Re-adhesion or battery replacement

🔬 What's Actually Happening Inside Your Phone? (The Technical Truth – Simplified)

Understanding real causes helps you make informed repair decisions:

1️⃣ Screen Assembly Components (What Can Break)

Modern phone screens are multi-layer assemblies:

Layer 1: Cover Glass (Gorilla Glass, Ceramic Shield, etc.)

• What you touch and see

• First line of defense against scratches and drops

• When cracked, often still usable (but risky)

Layer 2: Touch Digitizer (Touch Sensor Layer)

• Grid of capacitive sensors detecting finger position

• Invisible layer laminated to glass or display

• When damaged: touch unresponsive, ghost touches, dead zones

Layer 3: Display Panel (LCD or OLED)

• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): Liquid crystals + separate backlight

• OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode): Each pixel emits own light

• When damaged: lines, flickering, black spots, no image

Layer 4: Display Flex Cable

• Connects screen assembly to motherboard

• Carries display data, touch data, and power

• When damaged: intermittent display, flickering, connection errors

Layer 5: Backlight (LCD only)

• LED array providing light behind LCD panel

• When damaged: dim screen or completely dark

Modern flagship phones use "laminated" or "fused" displays:

• All layers bonded together

• Repair requires replacing entire assembly (can't replace just glass)

• More expensive but thinner, better image quality

Budget phones sometimes use non-laminated displays:

• Glass separate from digitizer/LCD

• "Glass only" repair possible (cheaper)

• Slightly thicker, air gap visible between layers

2️⃣ LCD vs OLED: Understanding Your Display Type

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display):

How it works:

1. Backlight LEDs shine white light through panel

2. Liquid crystals twist/untwist to control light passage

3. Color filters create red, green, blue subpixels

4. Combined light creates image you see

Advantages:

• Cheaper to manufacture and repair

• No burn-in risk

• Consistent brightness across lifespan

• Better visibility in direct sunlight

Disadvantages:

• Blacks are "grey" (backlight leaks through)

• Lower contrast ratio

• Thicker due to separate backlight

• Higher power consumption (backlight always on)

Common LCD issues:

• Backlight bleeding (uneven brightness)

• Slow response time (ghosting in fast motion)

• "Ink" bleeding when LCD damaged

• Backlight failure (dim or no image)

Phones with LCD: iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, most budget/mid-range Android phones

OLED/AMOLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode):

How it works:

1. Organic compounds emit light when electricity applied

2. Each pixel produces its own light independently

3. No backlight needed

4. Pixels turn completely off for true black

Advantages:

• Perfect blacks (pixels off = no light)

• Infinite contrast ratio

• Thinner and lighter (no backlight)

• More power efficient (black pixels use no power)

• Flexible (curved and foldable screens)

• Faster response time

Disadvantages:

• More expensive to manufacture and repair

• Susceptible to burn-in

• Pixel degradation over time (blue pixels fade faster)

• Can have "black crush" (dark details lost)

Common OLED issues:

• Burn-in (static images permanently visible)

• Color shift over time (yellowing, pink tint)

• Dead pixel clusters

• Green tint at low brightness (some Samsung panels)

• Complete black screen if OLED driver fails

Phones with OLED: iPhone X and newer (except XR, 11, SE), Samsung Galaxy S/Note/Fold/Flip series, most Android flagships

3️⃣ Touch IC / Digitizer Failure (40% of touch issues)

What it is: The Touch IC (also called Touch Controller or U2402/Meson on iPhones) is a chip on the motherboard that:

• Processes raw capacitive data from digitizer

• Converts touch locations to coordinates

• Handles multi-touch processing (up to 10 fingers)

• Manages touch sensitivity and palm rejection

• Communicates touch data to main processor

How Touch IC fails:

Physical damage:

• Drop causes micro-fractures in BGA solder balls

• Flex cable connector stress damages traces leading to IC

• Board flexing (phone bent in pocket) cracks solder joints

Water damage:

• Liquid shorts touch IC circuits

• Corrosion damages traces between IC and connector

Manufacturing defect:

• Some phone models have known Touch IC issues:

  • iPhone 6/6 Plus: "Touch Disease" (grey flickering bar + touch failure)

  • iPhone X: Touch IC failure from board flex

  • iPad Pro: Touch issues from M1 chip thermal stress

Electrical damage:

• Static discharge

• Faulty charger surge

• Lightning strike (outdoor phone use)

Symptoms of Touch IC failure:

• Touch completely dead (display works fine)

• Flickering grey bar at top of screen (iPhone 6/6 Plus specific)

• Touch works after restart, fails after warming up

• Touch fails in specific pattern (matching IC location)

• Ghost touches that workarounds don't fix

The fix: Micro-soldering Touch IC replacement or reball

💰 Typical cost: R1,200-R2,200 | Success rate: 85%

4️⃣ Display IC / Driver Failure (15% of display issues)

What it is: The Display IC (also called DDIC - Display Driver IC, or TCON - Timing Controller) is a chip that:

• Converts digital image data to signals display understands

• Controls pixel voltages and timing

• Manages display refresh rate (60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz)

• Controls brightness and gamma curves

• Handles display on/off sequences

This chip is sometimes on the motherboard, sometimes on the display flex cable (COF - Chip on Film).

How Display IC fails:

• Same causes as Touch IC (drops, water, flexing, defects)

• Heat damage from prolonged high brightness

• Age-related wear

Symptoms:

• Lines across entire screen (horizontal or vertical)

• Half screen dead or scrambled

• Display won't turn on at all (but phone boots – you hear sounds)

• Flickering or strobing

• Wrong colors across entire display

• Screen works intermittently (temperature sensitive)

The fix:

• IC on motherboard: Micro-soldering replacement (R1,500-R2,400)

• IC on flex cable: Screen assembly replacement (includes new IC)

5️⃣ Flex Cable Damage (20% of display/touch issues)

What it is: Flex cables are thin, flexible ribbon cables that connect screen to motherboard.

Screen flex cables carry:

• Display data (millions of pixels per second)

• Touch data (coordinate information)

• Power (backlight, digitizer power)

• Control signals (on/off, brightness)

How flex cables get damaged:

Connector damage:

• Repeated opening/closing (service history)

• Improper reconnection (bent pins, torn latch)

• Corrosion on contacts

Cable damage:

• Folded too sharply during repair

• Caught on something when reassembling

• Pinched by frame

• Torn during drop impact (internal stress)

Fatigue:

• Foldable phones: Flex cables stressed by folding mechanism

• Flip phones: Same issue

• Regular phones: Flex cables don't usually fatigue (static position)

Symptoms:

• Intermittent display (works at certain angles)

• Display cuts out when pressing specific area of phone

• Touch works/fails randomly

• Lines that appear/disappear when flexing phone

• Complete display failure after DIY repair attempt

The fix:

• Reconnect cable: R250-R450 (if just loose)

• Replace flex cable: Usually requires full screen replacement (flex bonded to display)

• Connector repair on motherboard: R600-R1,200 (micro-soldering)

6️⃣ Water Damage to Display System (10% of issues)

What happens when water enters:

Immediate effects:

• Moisture between display layers (visible spots, fog)

• Touch erratic or unresponsive (water conducts electricity, triggers false touches)

• Display flickering (water shorts circuits)

Progressive damage (days to weeks):

• Corrosion on flex cable contacts

• Display IC damage from moisture

• Touch IC failure

• Backlight corrosion (LCD phones)

• OLED pixel damage (water reacts with organic compounds)

Water damage to screens is often NOT covered by warranties – even "waterproof" phones.

IP67/IP68 ratings limitations:

• Tested with fresh water, not salt water, chlorine, soap, coffee, etc.

• Rating degrades over time (seals wear)

• Any previous repair compromises water resistance

• Pressure (diving, strong rain) can exceed rating

The fix:

• Minor: Ultrasonic cleaning + re-sealing (R600-R1,200)

• Moderate: Screen replacement + cleaning (R1,200-R3,500)

• Severe: Screen + Touch/Display IC repair (R2,500-R5,000)

Act within 24 hours for best results.

🛡️ What You Can Try Safely (And What Makes It Worse)

✅ SAFE STEPS – Try These First:

1. Restart Phone (For Touch/Display Glitches)

Clears temporary software issues.

iPhone 8+: Press Vol Up, press Vol Down, hold Side button until Apple logo
Android: Hold Power button, tap Restart

Success rate: 8% (for software-related glitches only)

2. Remove Screen Protector and Case

Screen protectors can cause:

• Reduced touch sensitivity (thick protectors)

• Ghost touches (air bubbles, lifted edges)

• Cracks mistaken for screen damage (protector cracked, not screen)

Test without protector and case to isolate issue.

3. Clean Screen Thoroughly

Dirt, oil, and moisture can affect capacitive touch.

How to clean:

1. Power off phone

2. Use microfiber cloth (slightly dampened with water or screen cleaner)

3. Wipe in gentle circular motions

4. Dry completely with dry microfiber cloth

5. Power on and test touch

Don't use: Window cleaner, alcohol wipes (can damage oleophobic coating), paper towels (scratch screen)

4. Check for Display/Touch Settings Issues

Touch sensitivity (Android): Settings > Display > Touch Sensitivity (enable if using screen protector)

3D Touch / Haptic Touch (iPhone): Settings > Accessibility > Touch > 3D & Haptic Touch (adjust sensitivity)

Glove Mode (Some Android): Settings > Display > Glove Mode (increases sensitivity)

Accidental Touch Protection: Settings > Display > Accidental Touch Protection (disable if causing issues)

5. Test in Safe Mode (Android – Check for App Conflicts)

Some apps can interfere with touch response.

Boot to Safe Mode:

1. Hold Power button

2. Long-press "Power Off"

3. Tap "Safe Mode"

In Safe Mode:

• If touch works perfectly → App causing issue (uninstall recent apps)

• If touch still broken → Hardware issue

6. Check for Swollen Battery (Screen Lifting)

Warning signs:

• Screen not sitting flat against frame

• Gap visible at edges

• Screen "bounces" when pressed

• Back panel bulging

If you suspect swollen battery:

• STOP using phone

• Don't charge it

• Don't press screen down

• Bring to us immediately (fire risk)

❌ DANGER ZONE – NEVER DO THESE:

🚫 DO NOT Press Down Hard on Cracked Screen

Why: Cracked glass is structurally compromised:

• Pressing can shatter it completely

• Glass shards can puncture display/digitizer

• Pressure can damage components beneath

• Glass can cut your fingers

If screen cracked, handle gently until repaired.

🚫 DO NOT Use Phone with Severely Cracked Screen

Risks:

• Glass cuts fingers (small shards embed in skin)

• Cracks spread rapidly (temperature changes, vibration)

• Water/dust enters through cracks (damages internals)

• Touch becomes erratic (ghost touches, dead zones develop)

• Display fails completely (what was usable becomes dead)

Temporary protection: Apply clear packing tape over cracks (prevents shards, buys time until repair)

🚫 DO NOT Attempt DIY Screen Replacement (Unless Trained)

Modern screen replacement requires:

• Specialized tools (pentalobe screwdrivers, suction cups, spudgers, heat gun)

• Technical knowledge (cable routing, proper order of operations)

• Clean environment (dust under screen is permanent)

• Quality parts (cheap screens fail quickly)

Common DIY disasters we've fixed:

• Torn flex cables → Now need screen + motherboard connector repair

• Damaged Face ID (iPhone) → Permanently lost (security paired)

• Cracked NEW screen during installation → Another screen needed

• Damaged battery → Now need screen + battery

• Broken home button/Touch ID → Permanently lost functionality

• Water resistance destroyed → Future water damage likely

DIY screen cost: R400-R800 (cheap part) + R1,500-R3,000 (fixing DIY damage) = R1,900-R3,800
Professional screen cost: R800-R2,500 (done right, with warranty)

You do the math.

🚫 DO NOT Use Toothpaste or Baking Soda to "Remove Scratches"

Internet myth: Abrasive compounds will polish out scratches.

Reality:

• Creates MORE micro-scratches across screen

• Damages oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating permanently

• Gets into speaker/mic/charging port holes

• Does NOT remove scratches (scratches are in glass, not on surface)

Scratches in glass cannot be polished out – only screen replacement fixes deep scratches.

🚫 DO NOT Ignore Ghost Touches (Can Cause Serious Problems)

Why ghost touches are dangerous:

• Phone can call random contacts (including exes, bosses, emergencies)

• Can send gibberish messages to important contacts

• Can make purchases in apps (App Store, Amazon, banking)

• Can delete data (photos, messages, contacts)

• Can change settings (passwords, account info)

• Can factory reset phone (lose everything)

If you have ghost touches:

• Enable Airplane Mode (prevents calls/messages)

• Turn off phone until repaired

• If you must use it, watch screen constantly

🚫 DO NOT Heat Screen to "Fix" Lifting or Adhesive Issues

Why: Heat guns and hair dryers at wrong temperature:

• Damage LCD crystals (permanent discoloration)

• Destroy OLED organic compounds (dead pixels)

• Warp plastic frame components

• Melt internal adhesives in wrong places

• Risk battery overheating (fire hazard)

Professional adhesive repair uses controlled heat at specific temperatures with proper technique.

🏆 Your Trusted Solution: Professional Screen & Display Repair in Johannesburg

Why Choose [Your Brand Name] for Screen Repairs?

✅ Same-Day Screen Replacement (Most Models)

iPhone screens: 45 minutes - 1.5 hours
Samsung screens: 1-2 hours
Other Android: 1-3 hours

Walk in morning, walk out afternoon with perfect new screen.

✅ Premium Quality Screens (Multiple Options)

We offer screen quality tiers to match your budget:

Tier 1: OEM Original Screens

• Genuine manufacturer screens (Apple, Samsung original)

• Highest quality, identical to factory

• Best color accuracy, brightness, touch response

• Cost: Premium (R2,000-R6,000 depending on model)

• Best for: Flagships, professional use, perfectionists

Tier 2: OEM-Quality Aftermarket

• High-quality third-party matching OEM specifications

• Excellent color, brightness, touch response

• Hard to distinguish from original

• Cost: Mid-range (R1,200-R3,500)

• Best for: Most customers (best value)

Tier 3: Standard Aftermarket

• Good quality third-party screens

• Acceptable color and brightness

• Functional touch response

• Cost: Budget (R600-R1,800)

• Best for: Older phones, budget repairs, temporary fix

We always explain options – you choose what's right for your budget and needs.

✅ Touch IC & Display IC Repair (Micro-Soldering)

If your screen replacement won't fix the issue (motherboard problem):

• Touch IC replacement (iPhone 6/6+ Touch Disease, iPhone X)

• Display IC repair

• Connector repair on motherboard

• Board-level diagnosis

Not all shops offer this – many will just keep trying new screens (doesn't work if IC is failed).

✅ True Tone & Face ID Preservation (iPhone)

True Tone:

• iPhone screens have calibration data stored in chip

• Cheap repairs lose True Tone (screen appears slightly off-color)

• We transfer True Tone data to new screen (requires special programmer)

Face ID:

• Face ID components paired to motherboard

• Improper handling destroys Face ID permanently

• We preserve Face ID with careful technique (never damage sensor)

Face ID lost at other shop? Unfortunately cannot be restored – security pairing is one-time.

✅ Dust-Free Installation

Nothing worse than dust trapped under your new screen – visible forever as specks.

Our process:

• Clean room environment (air filtered)

• Anti-static workstation

• Compressed air cleaning before sealing

• Visual inspection under bright light

• If dust found, we redo it until perfect

✅ Water Resistance Restoration

After screen replacement, original water resistance is compromised.

We apply:

• New adhesive seal around screen perimeter

• Quality 3M-grade adhesive (not cheap tape)

• Proper pressure curing

Not 100% original IP rating (factory uses specialized process), but significant splash resistance restored.

✅ Comprehensive Testing Before Return

Before handing back your phone:

• ✓ Touch test (all areas of screen, edges, corners)

• ✓ Multi-touch test (pinch zoom, multi-finger gestures)

• ✓ Display test (colors, brightness levels, viewing angles)

• ✓ 3D Touch / Haptic Touch test (iPhone)

• ✓ Face ID test (iPhone X+)

• ✓ Fingerprint sensor test (if under screen)

• ✓ Ambient light sensor test (auto-brightness)

• ✓ Proximity sensor test (screen off during calls)

You don't pay until everything works perfectly.

✅ 6-Month Warranty on All Screen Repairs

• Screen replacement: 6-month warranty

• Touch IC repair: 6-month warranty

• Back glass replacement: 6-month warranty

Warranty covers:

• Manufacturing defects in replacement screen

• Touch failures not caused by new damage

• Display issues (lines, dead pixels, backlight)

Not covered:

• New physical damage (drops, cracks)

• Water damage after repair

• Damage from other repair attempts

💰 Pricing Guide (Johannesburg Rates – November 2025)

iPhone Screen Replacement:

Model

Standard

OEM-Quality

Original

iPhone 8/SE2/SE3

R650

R950

R1,600

iPhone X

R950

R1,500

R2,800

iPhone XR

R750

R1,100

R1,900

iPhone XS

R950

R1,500

R2,800

iPhone XS Max

R1,100

R1,700

R3,200

iPhone 11

R800

R1,200

R2,100

iPhone 11 Pro

R1,200

R1,800

R3,400

iPhone 11 Pro Max

R1,400

R2,100

R3,800

iPhone 12 Mini

R950

R1,400

R