What a phone screen replacement costs in Bendigo
Real Bendigo price ranges by device and screen grade, what drives the difference, and the point where a replacement phone is the better buy.
Last updated 2026-07-27 · 7 minute read · Applies to: iPhone, Samsung, iPad, MacBook
In Bendigo, an iPhone screen replacement runs from $169 for an A-Grade LCD on an older model to $819 for a top-grade OLED on a 17 Pro Max. iPad screens run $199 to $529. Two things move the price: the model, and the grade of panel you choose.
Most people are quoted one number and have no way of telling whether it's fair. So here is the actual shape of screen pricing, why the spread is so wide, and how to work out which grade is right for the phone you've got.
These are our real Bendigo prices, taken from our workshop system on 11 August 2026. Part costs move, so we confirm the figure before we start.
1. Understand what you're actually paying for
A modern phone screen is not glass, it's a bonded assembly of glass, touch digitiser and display panel, and on iPhones it often carries components that have to be transferred across. That's why "just the glass" isn't a thing on most phones: the panel underneath is the expensive part, and separating them costs more in labour and risk than replacing the assembly.
2. Pick the grade that matches the phone
We usually offer more than one grade per phone: a top OLED that matches the original panel spec for colour and brightness, a mid OLED that gets close at a lower price, and a budget A-Grade LCD, noticeably less contrast and a dimmer maximum brightness, but a fraction of the cost. On an older phone the LCD is often the sensible call. On a two-year-old Pro it usually isn't. There's a full breakdown in choosing a replacement screen.
3. iPhone: what the ladder looks like
The top OLED grade runs $229 on an iPhone X, $239 on an XS, $259 on an 11 Pro, $289 on a 13, $439 on a 15, $529 on a 15 Pro Max, and $819 on a 17 Pro Max. The A-Grade LCD path starts at $169 on an iPhone 7 and sits at $199 on a 13. The jump between generations is driven by panel cost, not labour. Newer panels simply cost more to buy. Your exact model, with every grade priced separately, is on the device list.
4. iPad, MacBook and Android
iPad screens run $199 for an older Mini up to $529 for a 12.9-inch Pro panel, and iPads are more labour-intensive than phones because the assembly is glued along its full length. MacBook and laptop displays we quote per model after assessment rather than from a list, because panel supply at that end moves too fast to publish. Samsung Galaxy S-series screens use genuine Service Pack panels and run $349 on an S20 FE up to $659 on an S24 Ultra.
5. Add labour, and know it isn't hourly
We work on parts plus labour, and we never bill hourly for in-store repairs. A standard phone or tablet screen sits in our small-device labour tier; laptops and desktops sit higher because the work takes longer. Every tier is published on transparent pricing, no estimate ranges that quietly grow once the device is on the bench.
6. Work out whether it's worth doing
The rough test: if the screen replacement costs less than about a third of what the phone is worth to you, and the rest of the phone is sound, repair it. A $199 screen on a working iPhone 13 is straightforward maths against a new handset. An $819 screen on a phone that's also got a swollen battery and a dying charging port is a different conversation, and we'll have it honestly rather than just quoting the repair.
7. Don't wait too long
A cracked screen is a countdown, not an emergency, but a damaged panel is one knock away from a dead touch layer, and once touch dies, getting your data off becomes a much bigger job than the screen itself. If you're going to delay, back the phone up first and read how to make a cracked screen safe.
Warning: Coloured lines across the display, flickering, dead patches or a spreading black blot mean the OLED panel underneath is failing, not just the glass. Those phones can stop responding to touch entirely and without warning. Back up now, and get it booked before the touch layer goes, it's the difference between a screen swap and a data recovery job.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace an iPhone screen in Bendigo?
Between $169 and $819 depending on the model and the screen grade. An older model with an A-Grade LCD sits at the bottom of that range, and a top-grade OLED on a current Pro Max sits at the top. At Geekly the price is parts plus labour, quoted in full before we start.
Why is my model so much more expensive than my friend's?
Panel cost. Newer and larger OLED panels cost several times what an older LCD does to buy, and that difference passes straight through. Labour is broadly similar across phones, it's the part that moves.
Can you just replace the glass and not the whole screen?
On most modern phones, no. The glass is bonded to the display and digitiser as one assembly, and separating them costs more in time and risk than fitting a new assembly. On some older models and some iPads a glass-only repair is possible, and we'll tell you if yours is one.
How long does a screen replacement take?
Most phone screens are same-day, frequently under an hour when the part is in stock. iPads and laptops take longer because of the adhesive work. Every repair carries our one-year warranty.
Will a replacement screen affect Face ID or True Tone?
It shouldn't. Face ID relies on components we transfer across, and it keeps working when the job is done properly. True Tone and auto-brightness behave normally on genuine-grade panels; some aftermarket panels handle them less well, which is one of the things we factor into the recommendation.
Is it worth repairing the screen on an older phone?
Often, yes. A $169 to $289 screen on a phone that otherwise works well beats a four-figure replacement. The point where it stops being worth it is when the phone has other faults too, or has run out of software updates. Assessment is free, so bring it in and we'll give you a straight answer.
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