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    Cracked Screen Repair

    Options + costs.

    Apple Store

    • Genuine repair.
    • $129-$329 depending on phone.
    • 1-2 hour wait.
    • Schedule appointment.
    • Senior trustworthy.
    • Worth premium.

    AppleCare+

    • $200/2yr or monthly.
    • Screen repair $29.
    • Worth it for clumsy.
    • Buy at phone purchase.
    • Senior insurance.
    • Recommended.

    Third-party shops

    • uBreakiFix, CPR.
    • $80-$200.
    • Same-day usually.
    • Aftermarket parts.
    • Cheaper than Apple.
    • Senior option.

    Carrier insurance

    • Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile.
    • $15/mo per line.
    • $29-$249 deductible.
    • Adds up over years.
    • Senior do math.
    • AppleCare often better.

    Use cracked phone

    • Cracks not always urgent.
    • Tape over until repair.
    • Senior caution glass shards.
    • Backup before repair.
    • iCloud auto.
    • Don't lose data.

    Prevention

    • Tempered glass screen protector $15.
    • Senior shockproof case.
    • Don't put in back pocket.
    • Don't leave on car roof.
    • Pop socket grip.
    • Senior smart habits.

    Buy AppleCare+ at purchase

    If senior buys new iPhone, $200 AppleCare+ covers 2 years of accidents. Screen repair $29 instead of $329. Battery replace included. Worth it for most seniors. Or skip + buy tempered glass + case for $30. Don't use uninsured + caseless.