It is quite common for a screen to break on an iPhone, due to misuse or simply due to an accident. Changing an OLED screen on an iPhone 12 mini is not exactly economical and in this article we will tell you in detail how much it will cost and everything you need to know about it.
Apple always offers a complete change
Repairing a screen is not an easy thing. Although there are many damages that can occur on the screen of an iPhone, from a simple abrasion from having been in contact with an object to a large gap that has cracked the entire glass. These repairs as we say are not easy and that is why Apple in all situations will place a totally new screen on your iPhone. This also involves changing other components such as the main speaker.
The display of the 12 mini may enter the warranty
It is known that iPhones have a warranty period of two years. During this time, different repairs can be carried out at no cost to the user since it is fully assumed by the company. The only ‘drawback’ is that the repair will only be made in the event of a manufacturing error. This is something that can be strange but in the event that overheating can crack the screen or that there are some dead pixels, it will be possible to do a free repair. For this obviously Apple will have to investigate if it has been a failure due to misuse or if it is really due to a factory error.
In other cases you can resort to third party insurance where repairs are also included, such as home insurance. The insurer in most situations will recommend you go directly to Apple to make the change and then with invoice in hand they will make the corresponding refund.
Apple price of the iPhone 12 mini screen
If you are forced to make the change in an authorized Apple store out of warranty, you should know that the cost is not too cheap. Specifically, the rates value the repair at € 251.10 that must be paid once the repair has been completed. To this money should be added the shipping costs in the event that it is sent to Apple if you do not have a store open in the area, an amount that can be around 12 euros.
Pricing with Apple Care + insurance
When purchasing a new iPhone 12 mini, you can choose to purchase the Apple Care + extended warranty plan. Although it does not cover all accidental damage repairs at zero cost, it will give you a significant discount. Without asking what has caused damage to the screen, Apple will change it for only 29 euros, which represents a ‘saving’ of more than 200 euros. That is why it may be interesting to contract this additional 3-year warranty.
Where to fix iPhone 12 mini
There are many options that can be considered when making a repair on the iPhone 12 mini. The first of them is obviously to go to an Apple Store (by appointment) where sometimes they can give you the repaired device in a few working hours. If there is no official store, the SAT will also assist you and repair your equipment with official parts, although it may take a little longer depending on the volume of work and whether or not they have the specific part will also influence.
Finally, you can go to a neighborhood store that is not authorized but that changes the screens of the iPhone at a reduced price. This would be a very bad idea since the screen that will be installed will not be official so you will notice the difference with the previous one and the warranty will be lost. The moment an unauthorized person opens the iPhone, it is considered tampered with and this removes all warranty with Apple. In addition, on some occasions, to install the screen you need specific software to be finally compatible. Unauthorized stores if they do not have this software will not be able to change the screen correctly or you may see some other problem with its use.