Screen repair
Phone Screen Repair in Gulfport, MS
A cracked screen is the most common repair in this shop, and the one people put off the longest. The usual reason is a bad experience elsewhere: a screen that looked fine for two weeks and then had dead touch zones, or a repair that broke something else on the way.
A screen replacement on a modern phone is a full display assembly job. The glass, the digitizer that reads your touch, and the panel that makes the picture are bonded together, so the assembly comes out and a new one goes in — and how carefully that's done decides whether it lasts.
Most screen replacements on models we stock for are done in about 10 to 30 minutes at our Gulfport shop while you wait.
Serving Gulfport from Creosote Rd
We're at 15007 Creosote Rd, Suite B, off Highway 49 in north Gulfport, with parking directly in front.
Cracked screens are the repair people most often drive across the Coast for, because it's a while-you-wait job. We see customers from Biloxi, Long Beach, D'Iberville, and Saucier for exactly that reason.
The Broken Gadget
15007 Creosote Rd Ste B
Gulfport, MS 39503
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 3 PM
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Call (228) 609-0777 · Text (228) 609-0070
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What causes this
- Face-down drops onto tile, concrete, or asphalt.
- Sitting on a phone, or pressure inside a bag or back pocket.
- A previous crack that was left alone until the panel underneath finally failed.
- Aftermarket screens from a prior repair delaminating or losing touch response.
- Moisture getting under an already-cracked screen.
Symptoms to look for
- Visible cracks, spiderwebbing, or missing glass
- Dead zones where touch doesn't register
- Phantom touches, or the keyboard typing on its own
- Green, purple, or black bars and lines
- Black screen where the phone still rings and vibrates
Repair options
Pricing depends on your exact model and what we find once it's open. Call or text and we'll give you a straight answer before you drive over.
Full display assembly replacement
The standard repair for a cracked screen on modern phones. We explain the panel options for your model before you commit.
Glass-only repairs
Available on a limited set of devices where the construction allows it. We'll tell you if yours is one of them rather than assuming.
Touch and digitizer faults without visible cracks
Dead zones and phantom touches on an uncracked screen are usually still a display assembly problem. We test before quoting.
Screen protector fitting
We can fit a protector to the new screen before you leave, which is the cheapest insurance there is.
Devices we see most
This isn't a complete list — it's what comes across the bench most often. If your model isn't here, ask. If we can't get the part, we'll tell you immediately.
Apple
- iPhone 11 through 17 families
- iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd gen
- Older iPhone X and 8 series
Samsung
- Galaxy S21 through S25
- Galaxy A series
- Note models
Other Android
- Google Pixel 6 through 9
- Motorola Moto G and Edge
- TCL 30, 40, and 50 series
What you can safely try
- Put a piece of clear tape over the crack to stop glass shedding until you get in.
- Restart once — a black screen that still rings is sometimes a software hang.
- Back up now, while the touch still works enough to unlock.
- Turn on any accessibility features you'd need if touch stops working entirely.
- Note whether the phone got wet after cracking, because that changes what we check.
When to stop
- Stop using a phone with exposed sharp glass — it cuts fingers and ruins the panel further.
- Don't keep pressing hard on a dead touch zone.
- Don't order a kit and pry it open. The battery sits right behind the screen.
- Don't wait weeks. A crack lets moisture reach the panel, and a cheap repair becomes a bigger one.
Before you come in
- Back up if you can.
- Know your passcode so we can test touch, cameras, and sensors after installation.
- Remove the case and old screen protector.
- Tell us if the phone was repaired before, and where.
How the visit goes
- No appointment needed. We're open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, and walk-ins are how most repairs start.
- Call or text first if you want us to confirm the part is on the shelf before you drive over.
- You get a straight answer on cost and timing before we start — not after.
- Qualifying repairs carry a lifetime warranty. We tell you up front when a repair doesn't qualify.
Gulfport phone screen repair questions
How long does a cracked screen repair take in Gulfport?
About 10 to 30 minutes once we start, when the display for your model is on the shelf. Call or text ahead and we'll confirm stock.
My screen is cracked but everything works. Do I have to fix it?
Not immediately, but cracks let moisture in and spread under pressure. The repair rarely gets cheaper by waiting.
The screen is black but the phone still rings. Is that a screen problem?
Usually yes — the display failed while the rest of the phone kept running. We test to confirm before replacing anything.
Do you fix screens with no crack but dead touch spots?
Yes. Digitizer failure without visible damage is common, and it's still a display assembly repair.
Is the new screen as good as the original?
That depends on the panel option you choose for your model, which we explain in plain terms before you decide. We don't make blanket claims about parts.
Is there a warranty on screen replacements?
Qualifying repairs carry a lifetime warranty. We'll confirm whether your specific repair qualifies before you pay.
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Broke it last night?
We open at 8 AM.
Walk in Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. When the part is on the shelf, most screens, batteries, and charging ports are finished in roughly 10 to 30 minutes — so a phone you broke last night is usually working again before lunch.
Broken device? Let's take a look.
Call or text and we'll tell you what's likely wrong, whether we have the part, and how long it should take. No forms, no waiting on an emailed quote.
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15007 Creosote Rd Ste B, Gulfport, MS 39503 · Hours & directions