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Prevention:
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iPhone


What to do:
Make an appointment at your Apple Store.
Back it up if it is still running.
They will check it out and if is working and only the screen is broken,
they will replace the screen in the store for $129.
If the whole phone needs to be replaced they will give you a new one for $269.
My iPhone got run over. The screen was severely cracket but it worked. However it required replacement because the body was bent.
See iPhone Screen Damage Repair - Apple Support
3rd party repair:
The iCity Repair booth outside the Apple store in the Bridgewater Mall, NJ will repair it for $115 - (732) 982-7144

Do it Yourself:
At eTech Parts you can get:
Glass only $6
LCD with digitizer and frame full assembly: $92

Iphone 5 Replacement Screen: Amazon.com Amazon.com: MuchBuy UV Glue LOCA Liquid for Cellphone LCD Screen Repairing, 50g Optical Clear Adhesive $11

Links:
How to replace a broken iPhone 5 screen in under 10 minutes | iMore
iPhone 5 Front Panel Replacement - iFixit


last updated 21 Aug 2015