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PlayStation- There is no single lifespan; quality and use decide it.
- The panel type (LCD or OLED) affects durability.
- Heat, constant high brightness and knocks shorten its life.
- Fading colours and sticky touch are early signs.
- Ask about the part type before the repair.
01What is an aftermarket screen?
An aftermarket or compatible screen is made outside the phone’s manufacturer and fits your model; repair shops also call it an OEM screen. Quality varies from maker to maker. Some compatible screens come with a different panel type from the original (for example LCD instead of OLED). The differences between types are in aftermarket, used and original screens.
02What decides its life?
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Panel quality | Even compatible screens for the same model can differ |
| Panel type | LCD and OLED wear in different ways |
| Heat | A phone that keeps heating up wears the panel faster |
| Brightness | Long periods at full brightness shorten its life |
| Knocks | Drops affect the glass and the panel together |
03Early signs of wear
- Colours fading or the screen turning yellowish.
- Light bleeding or shadows at the edges.
- Touch sticking in some areas.
- Brightness looking lower than before.
If these signs start, have the screen checked; problems caught early can be fixed before they spread to other parts.
04Making a screen last longer
- Protect it from heat. Avoid heavy use in the sun and while charging.
- Auto-brightness. Turn on auto-brightness rather than staying at full brightness.
- Use protection. A case and screen protector reduce knocks reaching the panel.
- Ask about the part. Before the repair, find out which screen will be fitted and how it differs.
You can find the screen options on our screen replacement page.
Brand › Model › Repair listChoose your model, ask about the faultSamsung models05How to get your phone to us
Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.
Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.
Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.
