Your smartphone has been dropped on the ground and the screen has broken . After the consequent upset that will last you several days (it has already happened to me), you will ask yourself a thousand times if it is worth fixing it. As this is a very common problem (which is usually accompanied by a good headache), we want to ask ourselves today if it is really a good idea to repair a mobile screen . It is our small contribution, which we hope will help you if you find yourself in this position.

Screens are not unbreakable: Is it a good idea to repair a mobile screen?

And it is that although nowadays mobile screens are of a high quality and increasingly compact and resistant materials are used, as well as crystals with special protection such as Corning Gorilla Glass, the reality is that they are not unbreakable . Even if you put a plastic or glass protector on the panel, or protect the phone with a rigid or silicone case, nothing guarantees that in any carelessness, with a strong blow or an unexpected fall, we will be left without a screen.

Without a doubt it is something that can happen to us at any time (no matter how careful we are), since we are all day with our smartphone “in hand” from one place to another. And when any device is used often, it is more likely to break. In this case especially the screen, which is one of its most delicate components. It should also be noted that the screen is one of the most expensive elements of a phone. So the question of whether or not it deserves to repair a mobile screen is always there.

Nothing guarantees that in any carelessness, with a strong blow or an unexpected fall, we will be left without a screen.

Guarantee and insurance: Is it a good idea to repair a mobile screen?

What is clear is that there are many factors to consider. The first thing to do when the screen breaks is to see if the warranty covers the panel repair . The general rule is that you enjoy a 2-year warranty after the date of purchase. But it must be made clear that the normal thing is that it only guarantees the repair of the screen when it is defective from the factory, but NEVER due to the negligence of the user. That is, the warranty will not cover if the failure or breakage of the screen is the result of a fall or misuse.

Another case would be that when acquiring the terminal we have contracted an insurance. This extra expense is a good idea especially when we talk about mobile of a certain value. If it is a comprehensive insurance you should not have problems. And if not, you will have to look at the clauses of the contract, to see if the coverage extends to the repair of the screen. But go preparing yourself because in this case you will have to make a lot of calls, fill out papers, …

Phone age and value

Apart from the warranty and insurance, another decisive point to consider before going through the workshop is the “age” of the equipment. A mobile that a week after buying it has been dropped on the street and the screen has broken is not the same as a device that has already been several years old. Which can make finding certain parts to exchange much more expensive.

Add to that the value of the phone . We cannot consider a phone that has cost you 300 euros in the same way as a low-end Chinese terminal for which you have paid 70 euros. In the latter case, it is very likely that the repair is not recommended, since it can be around the price of the smartphone. Or even exceed it. There is a kind of unwritten “rule” that says that if repairing a mobile screen exceeds 50% of the cost of the mobile, it is probably not worth it and it is best to buy a new phone.

Repair, an upward trend

Repairing a mobile screen is usually the preferred option for many users.

Currently, repair is usually the option chosen by many users , who prefer that their smartphone go through the workshop before launching to buy a new computer. And it is that in many cases it is a good idea to repair the screen of a mobile, because simply by changing the panel we can have it as new again.

Nowadays the screen of smartphones can be fixed at an affordable price, in a short time and with guarantees , with an average that fluctuates between 40 and 60 euros, although it will always depend on the terminal. Keep in mind that it is not the same to fix the panel of an iPhone, than that of a cheaper smartphone like the Huawei Enjoy 10S .

The “boom” of mobile repair shops

In fact, in recent years in Spain there has been a real boom in repair shops for mobile phones , many of them with web support. Keep in mind that if you take it to the official authorized technical service of the brand, the repair can involve a high outlay (sometimes close to the price of the phone), much more than what an unofficial technical service would charge you. Apart from the fact that they usually take days or weeks to repair a mobile screen.

The fastest and cheapest option

But you can also opt for another cheaper option such as Dondereparo , an online store that will allow you to find out, for example, how much it can cost to change the Redmi Note 4 screen in your area. The first thing you have to do is look for the model of your mobile, then point out the type of fault, which in this case would be “broken screen. And finally, write your address or zip code to find the closest “repairmen”.

In Dondereparo you can change the screen of your mobile with a 6-month warranty.

Once the search is done, it will show you all the results available around your area. If, for example, you live in Madrid, changing the screen of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will cost you between € 40 and € 79.27 . Then you can choose the “repairman” you prefer, depending on the price, the discounts offered, those that are closest or those that are more recommended. Finally, you only have to choose the time that suits you best to take your mobile for repair. And all this with a 6-month warranty.