Owners of Redmi smartphones often face the need to repair after accidental falls or mechanical damage. The question of how much the glass costs on Xiaomi 5, becomes especially relevant when a crack interferes with view or touch screen stops responding to touch. The cost of restoring the display module depends on the quality of components and the chosen method of repair.
There is a huge range of prices in the parts market today that can confuse the untrained user, and there are cheap alternatives, but they are often unpredictable, and in this article we will look at pricing policies, parts types and pitfalls that are not discussed in service centers.
Before deciding to buy a new part, it is important to assess the scale of the disaster. Sometimes the problem lies not in the display itself, but in the software failure or plume. However, if the visual inspection confirmed the broken glass, then you should not delay the repair, since the fragments can damage the matrix or touch screen even more.
Factors affecting the final cost of repairs
The price of glass for Xiaomi Redmi 5 is formed from several components, primarily the type of spare part: the original, high-quality copy (High Copy) or cheap counterpart. Original components are more expensive, but guarantee the transfer of colors and sensor sensitivity that meets factory standards.
The second important factor is the format of the purchase: buying only glass (glass panel) will be cheaper, but requires complex equipment for re-painting. Replacing the entire display unit at the assembly costs more, but is technically easier and more reliable for a home craftsman, and the price is also influenced by the region and the service center markup.
In specialized workshops, the price for replacement can be anywhere from 30% to 50% of the cost of the spare part itself, self-repair saves that money, but carries the risk of damage to other components of the smartphone.
⚠️ Warning: Buying a frameless spare part makes the installation process much more complicated. You will have to glue the dynamic, plumes and camera from the old module, which requires high qualification.
So the bottom line is not just the price tag on the store window, but the costs involved, glue, tools, supplies and perhaps a specialist, if you decide not to take the risk yourself.
Price comparison: original, copies and used spare parts
The Redmi 5 spare parts market is full of different quality offerings, and understanding the differences between them will help avoid unnecessary costs in the future, and cheapness is often misleading and leads to re-repair after a month of operation.
The original displays are marked with the Mi logo or have corresponding holograms, and can cost up to 2500-3,000 rubles and above, copies are divided into quality categories: OLED-matrix (rare for this model) and IPS-copies of different brightness levels and viewing angles.
- 📱 Original: Perfect color reproduction, oleophobic coating, exact geometry of the body.
- 🔄 Quality copy (Premium): Good brightness, but oleophobic coating can be erased faster.
- 💸 Budget analogue: Understated colors, dead zones at the edges, thick frames.
- ♻️ B/U Module: Risk of hidden defects, pixel burnout, but low price.
When choosing between the original and the copy, you should think about how long you plan to use the device. A copy will do for a temporary solution, but for permanent work, it is better to look for the highest quality option.
How to distinguish a fake when buying?
Table of the cost of components and works
To illustrate this, we'll take a market price average, and it's worth noting that the numbers can vary depending on the exchange rate and supply chain.
| Part Type / Services | Price (rupe) | Guarantee | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display module (Original) | 2500 - 3200 | 14 days | Medium |
| Display module (Copy) | 1200 - 1800 | 14 days | Medium |
| Only glass (panel) | 300 - 500 | No. | Tall. |
| Work of the master (replacement) | 800 - 1500 | 30 days | - |
As you can see from the table, replacing only glass looks like the cheapest option, but it requires factory equipment (separator, laminator) that is not available at home, so only the first two lines are relevant for self-repair.
The cost of the craftsman's work varies, and in the larger cities, the price will be higher because of rent and taxes, and private craftsmen can charge less, but there are usually less guarantees.
Stages of self-replacement of the display
If you decide to save and replace the module yourself, you will need a set of tools and a certain skill.The process requires accuracy, since the plumes in the Xiaomi Redmi 5 are quite thin and sensitive.
First, you need to turn off the device and remove the tray. SIM-And then you unscrew the bottom screws and you gently snap the back cover, and it's important that you don't damage the fingerprint scanner plume if it's glued to the lid.
☑️ Replacement tools
Then the battery is disconnected, which is a critical safety step, and only after it's turned off can the display and touchscreen plumes be turned off, the old module is removed, the frame is cleaned of the glue residue, and a new part is installed.
Before you finish, don't seal the module dead. Put the plumes on, turn on the phone, and check the sensor at all corners of the screen, and the speakers and cameras, and once you're sure it's working, you can fix the module with glue.
⚠️ Warning: When unscrewing the screws, fold them in order of removal. Rotors of different lengths may have different seats, and by confusing them, you can damage the body or board.
Risks and Common Mistakes in Repairs
Self-repairing is always a lottery, especially if you don't have experience. The most common mistake is to damage the plume when you carelessly remove an old part. You can't restore a ragged plume at home.
Another problem is the new glass's bad fit, and if you don't clean the frame of the old glue or apply too much new, you can get lights on the edges of the screen or gaps where the dust will get, and the moisture protection (if it's claimed) will be broken anyway.
- 🔥 Overheating: Using a hair dryer to soften glue requires caution, you can overheat the battery or melt the plastic frame.
- 🔌 Unconnected connectors: A forgotten plume will result in non-functional functions (e.g., no backlight or sensor will work).
- 💥 Battery bloating: Careless movement of the screwdriver can damage the lithium-polymer battery, which is fraught with fire.
So if you're not confident, you should trust the professionals, and the cost of the error could exceed the cost of the phone itself, especially if the motherboard is affected.
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Use a magnetic screw mat or a piece of paper with painted cells so you don’t lose small parts and confuse their order when you assemble them.
Where to buy spare parts and order services
The choice of place of purchase affects the final result: large online marketplaces offer a wide range of options, but often ship goods from abroad, which increases the waiting time, local stores provide an opportunity to check the product “here and now”.
When ordering online, read reviews carefully, especially those with photo reports. Look for sellers with a rating of at least 4.5. If you buy from an offline store, ask for a check and a warranty card.
Authorized and independent service centers use only original parts, but their services are expensive and repair times can be long, independent workshops are faster and more flexible, but the quality of parts needs to be monitored independently.
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The optimal balance of price and quality - the purchase of a module in the collection (screen + frame) from a trusted seller of spare parts and self-installation, or payment only for work in the service.