Iphone 6 dropped

[woodwood]

Yesterday I dropped my iphone 6 on the ground. The screen seems untouched, but the bottom is a bit damaged (scratched). So I wonder is it possible and easy/cheap to change only aluminium cover? (I really don't know how it is composed inside)

thanks

 

[Bomb Bloke]

Assuming you're talking DIY, the body sells from ~$70 up. Replacing it involves removing every single component from the original phone - some of which rely on adhesives - and then putting them all into the new clamshell. It's the sort of job where if you have to ask, it's probably not for you.

I would be surprised if a repair center would do it for any less than about $150, but you never know.

Personally, I'd just put a cover over it - you then won't see the scratches, and will be unlikely to gather more.

 

[BrettApple]

No easy or cheap way to fix it on the new iPhones. I recently replaced the front glass/lcd/home button and back glass on my iPhone 4s myself for a mere $20 and it looks brand spanking new (minus some wear on the steel band, but it's steel ). Not so with anything new since part costs are going to be high.


I'd just consider it a battle scar

I’m fascinated by this wonderfully worn iPhone, simply because it is so very different to my iPhone and other assorted gadgets. I upgrade often, and I’m an inveterate case buyer, so my gadgets seldom look used.

This iPhone has character, and its own unique identity; like a beautifully worn piece of furniture where every scratch, nick and mark tells a story, and I love it.

Oh, and just to get an idea of what has to come out of the shell to replace it, here's a picture of iFixit's teardown.

 

[woodwood]

Wow, it seems pretty complicated... I thought it gonna be child's play. Well, you're right, the best solution is a cover.

 

[bigdaddy223]

Wow, it seems pretty complicated... I thought it gonna be child's play. Well, you're right, the best solution is a cover.

Go to the apple store.. replace phone.