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iPhone screen moves when pressed: why?

If your iPhone screen sinks when pressed or moves at the edge, the adhesive holding it may have failed, the frame may be bent or the battery may be swelling and pushing it. If the picture changes when pressed, the screen connection is loose. If the screen lifts from the frame, do not charge the phone.

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Key points
  • If the screen moves at the edge, the adhesive may have failed.
  • If it lifts from the frame, the battery may be swollen; do not charge it.
  • A bent frame stops the screen from sitting flat.
  • If the picture changes when pressed, the connection is loose.
  • Back up your data before the repair.

01Likely cause by symptom

SymptomLikely cause
Screen lifting from the frameSwollen battery
Gap at the edge, screen movesFailed adhesive
Phone does not lie flatBent frame or swelling
Picture changes when pressedLoose screen connection
Started after a screen replacementPoor bonding or connection

02What should you do?

  1. Check the edge. Look for a gap between the screen and frame.
  2. Do not charge. If swelling is possible, unplug the phone.
  3. Do not press. Do not try to press the screen back into place.
  4. Back up. Back up in case the picture fails.
iPhone screen lifting or loose: what to do

See also why a phone screen lifts and iPhone swollen battery signs.

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03How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

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Send it by post

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.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Why does an iPhone screen move when pressed?

Failed adhesive, a swollen battery, a bent frame or a loose connection can be the cause.

02

Does a moving screen mean the battery is swollen?

Not always. If the screen lifts from the frame, it may be; have it checked without charging.

03

Can a moving screen be re-bonded?

If the screen and connection are fine, it can be re-bonded; if swelling is the cause, the battery is replaced first.

04

Will the repair delete my data?

Data is usually preserved during a repair; still, you need to back up your data before the repair starts (backups are the customer’s responsibility).

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What our customers say

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Today we had an original battery replacement on our iPhone 14 Pro done by Can, and we thank him very much for his kindness, his speed and his professional support. You can come with no question marks in your mind. I recommend it 👍

Özgür Can K.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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They replaced the battery of an iPhone 11 in 20 minutes and handed the device back.

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They replaced the screen of my iPhone 17 Pro Max with an original one within an hour. Emir and Kerem looked after me very well. An amazing business.

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Thank you, I had my device repaired: front glass replacement on a 17 Pro Max within an hour.

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My brother Kerem welcomed us wonderfully; he truly knows the whole workshop by heart. Can, my doctor, left his mark on an iPhone that nobody else could fix. Thank you.

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I had the front glass of a 14 Pro Max replaced and I am pleased. Well done.

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I had the screen and battery of my 14 Pro Max replaced and I am very pleased. Thanks for your work.

Oğuzhan O.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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I think you will be pleased with their approach, their helpfulness and their care.

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