Choosing the Right Replacement Phone Screen
Accidents happen, and sometimes they happen to your phone. When disaster strikes and you need a replacement LCD for your phone, it is important to choose the right one.
Why Replace Your Phone's Screen?
- Mobile devices are easy to drop, and the big, fragile LCDs found on smartphones like the HTC Desire 530 are easy to damage. A cracked or broken LCD can cause serious problems with touchscreen functionality as well as image rendering, and leaving it unfixed can make the problem worse. Both Android and iOS phones rely heavily on touchscreen commands, so you really need to be able to use it.
- Although many cell phones come with toughened glass screens, carrying them around in your pocket all day puts them at risk of scratches. A scuffed LCD makes it more difficult to read the display.
- Although LCDs can't have images burned into them like a CRT or AMOLED display, they can start to suffer from image persistence over time. This problem is unlikely to happen to most people, but it could still be a factor when deciding to replace your LCD.
Which Features Should I Look for in a Potential Replacement?
- Make sure that you are getting a replacement LCD for the right model of smartphone. An LCD built for a Desire 530 won't fit another HTC phone, and the same applies the other way around.
- OEM replacement components are those made by the original manufacturer of the smartphone. They tend to be a safe option as they are built specifically for that phone and designed to match the original part perfectly. Third-party manufacturers sometimes also make replacement parts for popular phones, and these can sometimes offer functions that the original manufacturer didn't build into their own products.
- Did the LCD panel crack, or just the glass? If the LCD panel is undamaged, you only need to replace the glass pane that lies over the top of it. This is a lot easier as it doesn't have to connect to anything electrical.
How Do I Avoid Having To Do Another Replacement?
- Applying a plastic or tempered glass protector can prevent scratches and scuffs on the glass. It won't necessarily do much good if you drop your phone on the sidewalk, but it helps to prevent some of the natural wear and tear that it would otherwise suffer. A folio case can even cover up the LCD when you aren't using it, providing an extra line of defense.
- A tough phone case can make all the difference between your phone bouncing or shattering when it hits a hard surface. Some also include materials like rubber that are easy to grip, making it less likely to get dropped in the first place.