5 Getting It Repaired by a Third-Party

For the most part, you should only take your iPhone to an Apple-authorized repair technician or to Apple itself. That’s true even if your device isn’t still covered under the standard warranty or AppleCare+ — and there are a few reasons to opt for first-party service.

Going for third-party services could void your devices eligibility for Apple service in the future. Not to mention that there’s no guarantee that you’re getting a quality job done or replacements parts swapped in. Shoddy, third-party displays can have “dead areas” that don’t respond to touch, and cheap batteries could even catch fire or explode under certain circumstances.