Sell a Cracked iPhone: Is It Still Worth Anything?

First check for swelling, leakage or overheating; do not continue testing an unsafe device. For a phone that is safe to handle, check the front glass, rear glass, display image and touch response separately. A hairline crack with working touch differs from a black display, dead touch areas or a bent frame. Note camera, charging, speaker and button faults too.

If you cannot test a function, say so. Selecting a working condition because only the glass looks damaged can produce an inaccurate quote. Use the iPhone quote flow and its current condition descriptions.

Maximum repair spend for resale = realistic repaired sale proceeds − as-is proceeds − extra selling costs.

Use your actual as-is quote, a realistic repaired-condition quote and a written repair estimate. If the repair costs more than the expected increase in proceeds, repairing solely to sell reduces what you keep.

Obtain the repairer’s written price, ask what parts will be used and keep the receipt. Do not assume a replacement screen restores the phone to an undamaged original condition or removes an existing parts/service warning.

GadgetRenu accepts some nonworking phones when the exact model and condition are supported by the quote system. Water or liquid damage, Activation/iCloud locks, blacklisting and financed/unpaid status are excluded. Unresolved work or school management and unsafe batteries also prevent acceptance under our terms.

A cracked screen does not establish that the battery is safe to ship. For swelling, leakage or overheating, stop and ask the manufacturer or a specialist about handling. See EPA battery guidance. Do not charge a damaged device simply to improve a listing photo.

Back up and move your accounts while the screen still works, then verify the replacement before erasing. If you cannot access or erase the device, contact support before shipping; acceptance of a nonworking phone is not confirmation that its data has been erased. Use Apple's preparation instructions when the phone is accessible.

Will you buy an iPhone that will not turn on?

Some nonworking phones can be accepted when the model and condition are supported. Water damage, account locks, blacklists, unpaid finance and unsafe batteries remain excluded.

Should I repair a phone I plan to keep?

That is a different decision from repairing only for resale. Compare repair cost with the useful life it could restore; use the repair-or-upgrade guide.

Check the iPhone value guide for model context, then obtain an offer for your actual condition. For the broader decision, see repair, keep or upgrade.