iPhone 5s Housing Replacement/Repair

JasonWatkins · 15-07-2015, 20:03

Just randomly wondering here, but is it something that anyone has had done or does anyone know of any decent places to get it done that aren't Apple ?

The reason I ask is that I got my 5s from eBay and the main problem i'd have getting anything done by Apple is that the screen is non-standard. It's perfectly fine and looks almost brand new, but Apple won't touch it - not that I could afford Apple's pricing anyway!

The front half of the housing on the phone is near-pristine, but the back plate is marked up with 2 obvious 'lumps', if you will, visible and also it's slightly warped as it doesn't sit flush on a flat surface.

I've actually managed to find a picture i took of it here ..

http://i62.tinypic.com/5kkccl.jpg

My thinking is that if i could get a new replacement housing fitted, I'd pretty much have an "A" grade second hand 5s. I've seen the videos about doing it yourself but I wouldn't want to risk it personally, so if anyone knows of any decent or reasonably reputable repair places that might do the job for me i'd certainly be interested - thanks

Grayburn · 16-07-2015, 11:34

https://www.mendmyi.com/

https://www.ismash.com/

JasonWatkins · 16-07-2015, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grayburn

https://www.mendmyi.com/

https://www.ismash.com/

Thanks for those. Probably in the price range i was expecting I suppose, but then i've been told elsewhere i shouldn't really be looking to pay more than around £50 quid.

d123 · 16-07-2015, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

Thanks for those. Probably in the price range i was expecting I suppose, but then i've been told elsewhere i shouldn't really be looking to pay more than around £50 quid.

At the cheaper end you'll end up with a cheap Chinese housing of dubious quality that looks crap in a few months.

JasonWatkins · 17-07-2015, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

At the cheaper end you'll end up with a cheap Chinese housing of dubious quality that looks crap in a few months.

I appreciate that and it's certainly not something i'd want. There are a few local repair shops to me so i'll probably ask around as well.

15-07-2015, 20:03	#1
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	iPhone 5s Housing Replacement/Repair Just randomly wondering here, but is it something that anyone has had done or does anyone know of any decent places to get it done that aren't Apple ? The reason I ask is that I got my 5s from eBay and the main problem i'd have getting anything done by Apple is that the screen is non-standard. It's perfectly fine and looks almost brand new, but Apple won't touch it - not that I could afford Apple's pricing anyway! The front half of the housing on the phone is near-pristine, but the back plate is marked up with 2 obvious 'lumps', if you will, visible and also it's slightly warped as it doesn't sit flush on a flat surface. I've actually managed to find a picture i took of it here .. http://i62.tinypic.com/5kkccl.jpg My thinking is that if i could get a new replacement housing fitted, I'd pretty much have an "A" grade second hand 5s. I've seen the videos about doing it yourself but I wouldn't want to risk it personally, so if anyone knows of any decent or reasonably reputable repair places that might do the job for me i'd certainly be interested - thanks

16-07-2015, 11:34	#2
Grayburn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 225	https://www.mendmyi.com/ https://www.ismash.com/

16-07-2015, 17:57	#3
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Grayburn https://www.mendmyi.com/ https://www.ismash.com/ Thanks for those. Probably in the price range i was expecting I suppose, but then i've been told elsewhere i shouldn't really be looking to pay more than around £50 quid.

16-07-2015, 19:31	#4
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins Thanks for those. Probably in the price range i was expecting I suppose, but then i've been told elsewhere i shouldn't really be looking to pay more than around £50 quid. At the cheaper end you'll end up with a cheap Chinese housing of dubious quality that looks crap in a few months.

17-07-2015, 10:16	#5
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 At the cheaper end you'll end up with a cheap Chinese housing of dubious quality that looks crap in a few months. I appreciate that and it's certainly not something i'd want. There are a few local repair shops to me so i'll probably ask around as well.

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