Cracked phone screens can cause internal damage and battery ignition risk
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Updated · HuffPost · May 4
Cracked phone screens can cause internal damage and battery ignition risk
12 articles · Updated · HuffPost · May 4
New Jersey Institute of Technology's Dibakar Datta and iFixit's Arthur Shi say overheating cracks need immediate repair, while tiny corner cracks are usually low risk.
They warn spider-web cracks can spread through screen layers, weaken the phone structurally and let in moisture, damaging touch sensors, displays and internal electronics over time.
Experts say a broken screen will not usually shock users, but abnormal heat is a danger sign; repair costs can reach $379 for newer iPhones without AppleCare+.
Your cracked screen seems harmless, but could it be silently destroying your phone from the inside out?
Is your phone's fragility a simple design flaw, or a feature meant to boost new sales and costly repairs?
With new Right-to-Repair laws, will manufacturers finally be forced to make phones that are cheaper to fix?