Dropped iPhone 4 in street, shattered glass... can I remove all the shards of glass?

[Roar]

Can't believe this happened & it's a long story. But bottom line is, my iPhone 4 has a completely shattered front. Good news it turns on & swipes (though I have to be careful not to cut my finger!) so I want to know if I remove all the glass, can I use the iPhone without it? Will the little "home" button stay in place? Would like to remove the glass but don't know if that's holding other pieces in place. Appreciate your help!

[The Punisher]

I think the glass is attached to the digitizer so doubt u will be able to

[nts1]

Yeah, I think the digitizer is well glued to the glass (remember the brown blotches that went away after a bit on early i4s).

[notrhj]

LCD and digitizer bonded to glass in original iPhone 4 .

Dont get cut

[EliteABombAZ]

$199. Apple Genius Bar. Done.

[maverick.sp]

You can order parts and install the screen yourself but I would also prefer the $199 donation to the genius bar...

[Roar]

Thanks for the advice... I will use the Genius bar.

[harlenm]

Packing tape. One piece over the front. Phone will still work, and you won't get cut.

[mbranscum]

So Apple will replace a damaged phone under contract for only $199? Never heard of that before!

[XFF]

So Apple will replace a damaged phone under contract for only $199? Never heard of that before!

Always have.

[walds11]

Yep. It's called Out-of-Warranty Service. Certain damage is ineligible though.

http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/...faq/#warranty7

Always have.

[Roar]

Thanks for the advice guys! The Apple store tech looked at it & said replacing the screen wasn't a good idea because the phone had been run over! So he replaced the phone for $199 + tax. Will get an Otter case for this one .

[Lazybones]

A yes the otter cases... turn the wonderful sleek iPhone into a giant pocket tank....

Maybe the iPhone 5 will be based of that liquid metal stuff and have the glass protected a little...

[mandrsn1]

A yes the otter cases... turn the wonderful sleek iPhone into a giant pocket tank....

haha, good point. Most Apple product are designed around their looks, most cases do ruin the look.

[leekbikpop]

you could've but i wouldn't have advised it. buy an otterbox and be careful