Telemóvel com ecrã partido: reparar ou não? E como?

Mobile phone with broken screen: to repair or not? And how?

27 July, 2021

The cell phone fell to the floor! Seconds of pure adrenaline and suspense follow: how will the screen be?

If you've been through this movie and the outcome wasn't the best, you're probably wondering whether or not your phone with a broken screen is worth repairing.

We leave you some points that you should consider, because each case is different. However, know that replacing a screen is cheaper than buying a new smartphone and how you can confidently do it for a good result!

Risks of using smartphones with a broken screen

Breaking your screen doesn't mean your phone is unusable, that's for sure.

Although it still fulfills its functions, there are dangers (both for the device and for the user) associated with the decision to continue using a smartphone with a broken touch screen:

1.Touch sensitivity

This is the most immediate disadvantage, apart from the aesthetic part of the equipment.

Often, broken screens are also touch functionality affected, which represents a great frustration in everyday life.

2. Short circuit

We don't always think about this, but the cell phone screen also has the purpose of protecting all the circuits and systems that make it up.

Therefore, a damaged screen exposes components to all elements of the environment in which we live: liquids, dust, temperature… This means that we increase the risk of a short circuit, for example, through water infiltration through the screen cracks.

We actually risked a lot of permanent damage to the smartphone.

3. Injuries and eye strain

The screens are mostly made of glass or acrylic. Now, if we have a broken screen, there are small fragments or even dust that can hurt the fingers, lips or eyes of the person using the phone.

Furthermore, the obvious decrease in the display's high definition performance will force more eye strain: tired, red and watery eyes are the consequence.

Mobile phone with broken screen: repair or buy a new one?

If, now that you know all the associated risks, you are determined to find a solution for your broken screen – which we recommend – all that remains is to decide if you want to repair the screen or buy a new smartphone.

This is a personal decision, which implies considering the performance of the equipment and the type of use given to it, among others.

However, if your cell phone is in good condition and you hadn't previously considered investing in a new one, don't be in any doubt: repairing a cell phone with a broken screen is cheaper.

Besides that, if you're in love with a phone that has already been discontinued, this may be the only solution to keep it!

Cost difference between a new screen and a new phone
	Novo ecrã	Novo telemóvel
Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9t	Xiaomi Redmi 9T LCD + Touchscreen + Black Frame Se. 87,90€	Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9t From 146,70€
Huawei P30 Lite / Nova 4E	Huawei P30 Lite / Nova 4E LCD + Touch + Blue Frame. 78,90€	From 240€
IPhone 6	Touchscreen + LCD display IPhone 6 Black 25,10€	From 100€

Broken screen: how and where to repair

These times, there are several possibilities to solve the problem:

Own brand store – a safe option, but possibly the most expensive.
Electronics stores – at Aquário we have a specialized team that will evaluate your equipment and present a repair budget, with the best technical assistance.
Repair broken screen at home – for those who like to get their hands on it, feel comfortable with technology/electronics and want to save money, this is the way to go! Although brands do not recommend it, the truth is that there are several guides and tutorials on the internet that explain the entire process to repair a broken screen cell phone at home. The first step is to know exactly which model of your smartphone to buy the right screen. Then just follow the steps carefully!