How much does an iPhone 8 screen repair cost? Should you sell it or fix it? We’ll help you decide! If you have a cracked iPhone 8 screen and you’re not sure whether to fix it before you sell it, start by comparing its broken price to its net value after repair:
Price Broken VS Net Value Repaired (iPhone 8 price in “good” condition – cost of repair) iPhone To Sell? Find Trade In & Cash Value ›
In general, you’ll get the most money if you replace your iPhone 8 screen before you sell it. DIY iPhone repair nets the greatest value, but if you pay for professional repair you’ll still get more than if you sell it broken – however, in some cases the extra cash might not be enough to be worth the effort. Here’s how to compare your options and get the most money if you want to sell an iPhone 8 with a broken screen.
Determine iPhone 8 screen replacement cost
You can repair your own iPhone 8 screen or pay a repair service. It’s cheaper to do it yourself, but you could risk damage to your iPhone. Aftermarket iPhone 8 LCD and digitizers cost between $10 and $80. Repair toolkits run around $5 to $10, and you can find free iPhone 8 screen replacement guides on sites like
YouTube and
iFixit.
Professional iPhone 8 screen repair services cost more, but you won’t need to worry about damaging your device. Many services offer guarantees and warranties. Expect to pay between $100 and $169 for iPhone 8 screen repair (if you have AppleCare+, the cost is $29).
iPhone 8 screen repair costs compared (LCD & digitizer) Calculate the net value of your iPhone 8 after screen replacement
The next step is to calculate the net value of your iPhone 8 after
screen replacement, as such:
iPhone 8 Price – Cost of Repair = NET VALUE Here are some example prices for iPhone 8 models in “good” condition on the Verizon network:
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Take the iPhone 8 price and subtract the cost of repair to get your net value.
Find out how much a broken iPhone 8 is worth
Use Flipsy to see how much your iPhone 8 is worth with a broken screen. For example:
Retrieved 2/25/2020 Compare iPhone 8 prices, repaired VS broken
Finally, you need to compare the net value of your iPhone 8 repaired versus broken. This makes it easy to see which option maximizes your resale value.
MODEL | REPAIR METHOD | NET VALUE AFTER REPAIR | BROKEN PRICE | VERDICT |
iPhone 8 64 GB | DIY | $179 | $77 | Repair, then sell |
iPhone 8 256 GB | DIY | $214 | $92 | Repair, then sell |
iPhone 8 Plus 64 GB | DIY | $248 | $112 | Repair, then sell |
iPhone 8 Plus 256 GB | DIY | $283 | $142 | Repair, then sell |
Find Current Trade In Offers for Your iPhone 8 Plus @ Flipsy |
As you can see, you’ll get the most money if you repair your own iPhone 8 screen and then sell it. If you’re not comfortable making the repair or you simply don’t want to hassle with it, you’ll still get a higher payout if you pay a repair service to replace the screen before you sell (which also makes sense if you want to hold on to your iPhone 8 for a while). Selling a broken iPhone 8 yields the least money, but you can still get good value if you need fast cash.
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