Replacing a Broken Screen on an Apple iPhone 13 Will Be More Complicated and Costly Than Previous Models

Replacing a Broken Screen on an Apple iPhone 13 Will Be More Complicated and Costly Than Previous Models
People shop at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store during the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini in New York City on Sept. 24, 2021. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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A new report indicates that Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 13 has a significant restriction that makes it harder for consumers and independent repair shops to replace a broken screen.

As per the report, the Face ID will not work if you try to swap the screen. Replacing the display also requires successfully moving a tiny microcontroller from the original screen to the new one.