Redmi 8A Display and Touch Screen Glass Replacement

Q: How much does replacing a broken Redmi 8A screen in India cost?

A 100% original Redmi 8A display replacement costs around Rs 2300-2500. If you buy a first copy screen replacement, the combo costs about Rs 1300-1500 in India. You may have to pay additional repair charges to a mechanic on top of the display’s price.

Q: What is the difference between an original and a first-copy combo?

The original display has vivid colors, brightness, clarity, and durability. This display comes from the same OEM manufacturer who makes it for the company. The price of the original display is higher than the first copy display. An original display can last up to 3 years, provided you keep it safe.

On the other hand, a first-copy screen comprises a low-quality display and thin, duplicate glass. The main intention behind a first copy is to reduce the cost so that customers looking for low prices can buy this low-quality screen.  Duplicate screens don’t use Corning Gorilla Glass 5; therefore, they are fragile and break easily when the screen bumps into something.

Q: Can I change only the front glass without replacing the display?

It is possible, and many mechanics are replacing the broken glass and charging customers a hefty price. The price of a duplicate glass is Rs 40-60, and they charge Rs 800-1000 from the customers, and that’s why it’s a thriving job in the local market. We don’t do or suggest such temporary solutions due to quality issues.

Q: Do you test the new display before dispatch?

Yes, we test our Redmi 8A combo before dispatch. We have expert technicians who have the actual motherboard of Redmi 8A.  When we receive the combos, we first test them one by one on the Redmi 8A motherboard and keep them in a secure place. It is a foolproof way, and it is possible to tell whether the screen is in good working condition or not. If it is, we carefully package it and send it to you.

Q: Can I install the new display at home?

We normally advise our customers not to do the screen replacement independently. If you don’t know how to install the display, you might damage it because of poor installation techniques, which you should always avoid. You can seek a local technician’s help to install the display, which will cost you a maximum of Rs 200, and it is a safer alternative.

Q: How can I test the new Redmi 8A display before fixing it permanently?

You can easily test the new display without pasting when the phone is in open condition. Open condition testing helps you verify the new display, and then you can install it. Here are the steps you should follow :

• First, you need to open the dismantle the phone and open the necessary screws.
• Identify the old display’s connection on the motherboard and gently eject it.
• Connect the new display’s flex to the motherboard and turn on the phone.
• You can use the display like it is assembled on your phone.
• After testing the display completely, you can finally install it on your phone.
• Please install the display gently and don’t press it too much during installation.

Removing the broken display to test the new one is unnecessary. You can test the new display on the rear side of your phone in an open condition and install it after proper verification.

Q: What can I do if the new Redmi 8a display doesn’t work?

If you face any problems with the new display, you can easily opt for a return, refund, or replacement. Please note that we send all screens after proper testing, and to return a display, it should be in 100% unused condition. It is not possible to return or replace a display after installation. Installing the display means that you verified and found the new display working flawlessly, and that’s why you’re installing it.

Q: I bought a Redmi 8A display for Rs 1000. Is that a good deal?

You are not lucky, but you just found the first copy, and It is normal. The local market offers first-copy displays with poor quality and a bad user experience. If you pay half the price of the original display, then you will get half the quality. Don’t get over-excited with a first copy because you get what you pay for.

All our products come with a 30-day return, refund, and replacement guarantee. To return a product, it should be in the same condition we sent it. You can’t use or fix the display if you want to return it. For complete details about Shipping, Returns, and Warranty, please click here.