Xiaomi Redmi 7 is still a popular budget smartphone, but its display is one of the most vulnerable places. Cracks, broken pixels or a broken touchscreen force owners to look for a replacement. The main problem is that the market is flooded with cheap replicas that fail again in a month or worsen the image quality. In this article, we will examine where you can buy the original display for Redmi 7 — from official services to reliable online sites, and learn how to distinguish a fake from a proprietary module.
It is important to understand: the original display for Redmi 7 has an articular MDY07-O (or MDY07-O-SET It's complete with a frame and plumes, and it's made by Tianma or BOE, And only these modules guarantee the correct operation of the sensor, autobrightness and color reproduction "OEM") They may not support Always-on Display or give you a greenish hue, so choosing a purchase location is 50% of the success of a repair.
We analyzed the reviews of masters from 15 service centers, data from forums. 4PDA And Mi Community, and the HardReset.info displays, and based on that, we've ranked trusted vendors, from the official to the little-known, but time-tested, and we'll learn how to check the originality of the screen before you buy it, and what to look for when you replace it yourself.
1. Xiaomi’s Official Service Centers: Pros and Benefits
The most reliable way to get a 100% original display is to contact an authorized service center Xiaomi.
- 🔧 Work warranty and part – usually 6 months, but only if the repair is carried out by a certified master.
- 💰 Price above the market - the original module with the installation will cost 4 500-6 000 rubles (2026), while on AliExpress analogues offer for 2 000-3 000 rubles.
- ⏳ Long repair period – during peak periods (for example, after the New Year holidays), the wait can stretch for 2-3 weeks.
Where can you find official SCs? Use the map on Xiaomi's website. Please note that not all centers work with spare parts for Redmi 7 - check by phone. For example, in Moscow, the original displays for this model are at the SC at 16 Tolstoy Street and 70 Mira Avenue.
⚠️ Note: Some "official" centers (especially in the regions) may offer "premium analogues" instead of the originals. Always require part documents with the item and manufacturer in mind.
If you are planning to renovate with Xiaomi, remember:
Check if there is an original display for Redmi 7 (article) MDY07-O)
Ask about the work warranty and detail (must be at least 6 months old)
Check reviews about a specific SC on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS
Take a picture of your phone's IMEI before repair (in case of a replacement)
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2. Online sites with original parts: AliExpress, eBay and niche stores
Online stores offer displays for Redmi 7 2-3 times cheaper than official SCs. But there is a high risk of running into a fake. We selected 5 trusted sellers who supply original modules or quality analogues with clear labeling.
| The playground | Salesman | Price (rupe) | Type of display | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AliExpress | Xiaomi Original Parts Store | 2 800–3 500 | Original (Tianma/BOE) | 4.9 (1.2K review) |
| eBay | xiaomi_original_parts | 3 200–4 000 | Original + glue | 4.8 (800+ sales) |
| My Warehouse. | TechPartsPro | 3 800–4 200 | Original (with 1 year warranty) | 4.7 (300 reviews) |
| Beru | XiaomiService | 4 100–4 500 | Original + tool | 4.9 (500+ sales) |
How to distinguish the original from a fake when buying online?
- 📦 Packaging — the original display comes in a white box with the Xiaomi logo and a hologram. MDY07-O and barcode.
- 🔍 Labeling on the plume – the original modules have the inscription Tianma FT8716 or BOE NT36525B. Counterfeiting is often signed as "OEM" without specifying the manufacturer.
- 📱 Post-installation test – the original screen supports Reading Mode and correctly displays colors in sRGB mode.
Tip: Before buying, write a message to the seller in English:
Hello! Is this display 100% original for Redmi 7 (MDY07-O) from Tianma/BOE? Can you send photo of the flex cable with markings?If the seller ignores the question or sends stock photos - this is a reason to be wary.
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Before paying, check the store's registration date on AliExpress.Sellers with a history of less than 1 year are more likely to sell fakes.
3. Local parts stores: how to find a reliable supplier in your city
If you don't want to wait for delivery from China or risk online shopping, you can search for the display in offline stores. Here are 3 ways to find a trusted supplier:
- 🔧 Ask the service centers — many workshops buy parts in bulk and can sell the display separately.
- 📱 Search groups on Telegram — type in "Xiaomi spare parts [your city]" often sell originals with a guarantee: @xiaomi_parts_msk.
- 🛒 Specialty stores — in major cities, there are points that only work with Xiaomi. For example, in St. Petersburg, this is MiParts on Marshal Govorov Street.
Advantages of buying offline:
✅ You can touch and inspect the display before buying.
✅ There is no risk of losing a package or receiving a broken product.
✅ They often give a 1-3 month warranty (it almost never exists in online stores).
⚠️ Attention: In smaller towns, local stores often order parts from the same Chinese suppliers, but charge a 30-50 percent margin!
How to check the store before buying?
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4.How to distinguish the original display from the fake: 5 key signs
Even if the seller claims that the display is original, always check it yourself.
- Packaging check – the original module is in a white box with the Xiaomi logo, hologram and article MDY07-O. Counterfeit products are often packaged in transparent bags or boxes with typos.
- Inspection of the plume – the original display should have clear text: Tianma FT8716 V1.0 2019-03-15 MDY07-O Forgeries are labeled blurry or no production date.
- Backlight test: Turn the screen on at full brightness. The original should not have yellow spots in the corners or uneven backlights.
- Touchscreen Testing - original sensor supports 10-point touch. Check out the engineering menu (#6484## → Touch Test).
- Color rendering – run the screen test in the Screen Test app. the original will show deltaE < 3 (colour difference is minimal).
If one of the items doesn't match, it's a fake, and the most common ones are the following types of fakes:
What are fake displays for Redmi 7
The most common fake is marked displays MDY07 They're copies that look like the original, but have a different screen controller.
5. Self-replacement of the display: what you need to know before starting
If you're going to replace the screen yourself, prepare yourself for the process.
- 🔧 Plastic mediators (for accurate opening of the housing).
- 🔥 Hair dryer or thermo-air station (for softening glue).
- 🧲 Suction cup (to suction the screen).
- ⚡ Screwdriver T3 and T5 (for screws).
- 📱 New glue, for example, B-7000 or LOCA).
Step-by-step:
1. Turn off the phone and remove the back cover (it's glued, so we're warming it up by 60 puff dryer).°C).
2 Unscrew 12 screws (don't lose them - they are of different lengths!).
3. Gently disconnect the battery plumes and display.
4.Graze the screen around the perimeter, then puff up the sucker.
5 Remove the old glue and install a new display.
⚠️ Warning: Don't turn on the phone with the battery disconnected - it can burn the motherboard! Also don't use metal tools to tweak the screen - they scratch the frame.
If you're afraid of damaging your phone, watch a video from RepairWorld:
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The most common mistake when replacing is the wrong installation of the plume. If the screen flashes after assembly or the touch does not work, check if the connector is tightly seated.
6. How much does it cost to replace the display in service centers (comparative table)
The screen replacement prices in Redmi 7 vary by region and type of display. We have collected the latest data for Russia (June 2026):
| Type of service | Cost (rupe) | Duration of repairs | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Xiaomi SCC | 5 000–6 500 | 3-7 days | 6 months |
| Unofficial service (original display) | 3 500–4 800 | 1-3 days | 3 months |
| Unofficial service (analogue of premium) | 2 000–3 000 | 1 day | 1 month |
| Self-replacement (display) + tool) | 2 800–4 000 | 2-4 hours | No. |
Tip: If you're offered a replacement for 1,500 to 2,000 rubles, you're probably going to use the cheapest one, and it's going to last 3 to 6 months.
7. Frequent problems after replacing the display and how to avoid them
Even if you installed the original display, there may be problems.-5 problems and solutions:
- 📵 The touchscreen is not working, check if the plume is sitting tight, and if it doesn't work, it may be that the controller on the motherboard is damaged.
- 🔳 The screen flashes or spontaneously turns off - the reason is poor plume contact or a faulty battery.
- 🎨 Distorted colors -- if the display is original, upgrade the firmware. If it's analog, it's not going to help, just replace it.
- 🔋 Battery goes down quickly - new screen can consume more power.Reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge).
- 📶 Autobrightness does not work – check if the light sensor is connected (it comes with the display).
If the phone doesn’t turn on at all after the replacement, check:
1. whether the battery is properly connected.
2. Is there a short circuit on the display plume.
3. Have you damaged flexible cables during assembly?
In 80 percent of cases, the problem is solved by re-disassembling and checking connections, and if the phone still doesn't work, contact the service, you may have damaged the motherboard.