

Despite inventions such as gorilla glass and even some of the best cases, a big drop can crack your tablet screen. When this happens, most of us don’t have any idea on what we should do. In many cases, we get mad at ourselves and just buy a new tablet.

However, there are steps you should take when you crack your tablet screen. By following the steps below, you can determine if your tablet is worth fixing and how you should go about getting it repaired. Don’t Panicįirst and foremost, and before we get into anything else, it’s important that you don’t panic. I know, you just dropped your very expensive tablet and the screen could be a mess, but getting upset isn’t going to fix anything. I’m sure you will be mad at yourself or your kids and you will be wondering what to do, frantically. Once you hit ten, move on to the next steps in this guide so you know what to do. Pick up your tablet gently and take a closer look at the screen. Is it just a small crack in the corner that you can’t even feel, or is it a huge shatter across the entire display? The type of crack can impact what you do next. In some cases, you may not do anything, but in others, you may need to take action in order to use your tablet again.Īt the same time, you need to assess your tablet for other damage other than the display. If there is more damage, say to the home button or to the exterior case, you could have bigger problems and that may impact what you do next. Once you assess the damage, it’s time to consider if it is worth fixing or not. Here is what you should consider when making your final repair decision:Īll of these factors will help you determine whether you should bother fixing it or not. For example, if the tablet is four years old, then it may not be worth fixing. Instead, you could devote that money toward a newer and faster tablet. Some tablets are more difficult to fix than others.
