Replacement of the screen on Xiaomi 9A: prices 2026, where better to repair and how not to overpay

Xiaomi Redmi 9A remains one of the most popular budget devices on the market even a few years after its release. Its reliability and low cost attract users, but like any gadget, it is not immune to breakdowns. The most common problem is a broken screen that can disable not only the display, but also the touch layer. If you encounter cracks, broken pixels or a broken touchscreen, this article will help you understand how much it costs to replace the screen on Xiaomi 9A in 2026, where it is better to repair and how to avoid typical errors.

Repair prices vary by region, service center type and quality of parts used. Original displays cost more but will last longer, while non-original displays can save budget but often lead to repeated breakdowns. We analyzed the offers of more than 50 service centers in Russia and collected current data from the cost of work in official Xiaomi services to the prices of private craftsmen.

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The first question that arises for owners of Redmi 9A with a broken screen: contact an authorized service center Xiaomi or look for a private master? The price difference can be as much as 30-50%, but there are nuances. Official centers guarantee the quality of parts and work, but their services are more expensive. Informal workshops often offer lower prices, but the risk of running into counterfeit or substandard repairs is higher.

According to the data for 2026, the average cost of replacing the screen in official Xiaomi services is 5 500-7 000 rubles. This amount includes the original display module (including touchscreen and frame) and the work of the master. In informal services, the price ranges from 3,500 to 5 500 rubles, but it is important to specify what parts are used. Often under the guise of “original” offer copies of Chinese-made, which can last from several months to a year.

• 🔧 Official service: 6-12 months warranty, original parts, but high price.
• 🛠️ Unofficial service: cheaper by 30-40%, but the risk of counterfeiting and lack of warranty.
• 🏠 Self-substitution: minimal costs (from 2,500 rubles per screen), but requires skills and tools.

If your Redmi 9A is still warranty-worthy, the official repair can be done for free – but only if the breakdown is not the fault of the user (for example, factory defects).

Screen price for Xiaomi 9A: original vs. copy

The price of the repair depends on the type of display module. For the Redmi 9A, there are three options:

1. Original screen (OEM) – manufactured in the same factory as the parts for the assembly of smartphones, ensures full compatibility and long life. Cost: 4 000-5 000 rubles (part only).
2. A+ grade – Chinese counterparts of high quality, almost not inferior to the original. Price: 2,500-3,500 rubles.
3. Budget copy (A- or B grade) - cheap screen modules with the risk of defects (broken pixels, poor color reproduction, uneven illumination).

It's important to understand that cheap copies often have problems with touchscreen sensitivity, color reproduction and brightness, for example, budget screen modules can display colors less saturated or have a "yellow" hue compared to the original, and they also fail faster when used intensively.

Critical: some unscrupulous workshops install cheap copies at the price of the original. To avoid cheating, ask the workshop to show the part before installation or provide your screen (by purchasing it in advance on a trusted website, such as AliExpress or eBay).

Self-replacement of the screen: step-by-step instructions

If you decide to save money and replace the screen with Xiaomi Redmi 9A with your own hands, be prepared for the fact that the process requires care and patience. Without experience, there is a risk of damage to the plumes, battery or motherboard.

You will need to work:

• 🔧 Set of screwdrivers (cross, flat, five-pointed for Xiaomi).
• 🧲 Screen suction cup.
• 🔥 Hair dryer or thermo-air station (for softening glue).
• 📱 New display module (make sure it fits the model) M2006C3LG — It's the Redmi factory index. 9A).
• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol (to clean glue residues).

Step-by-step process:

1. Turn off your smartphone and remove it. SIM-memory-card.
2. Heat the screen edge dryer (~60°C) for 2-3 minutes to soften the glue.
3. Carefully tuck the screen with a suction cup and insert a mediator (plastic blade) between the body and the display.
4. Swipe the mediator around the perimeter, separating the screen from the body.
5. Unscrew the screws fixing the metal plate above the plumes, and disconnect them.
6. Remove the old screen, clean the case of glue residues with alcohol.
7. Install a new display, plug in the plumes and assemble the phone in reverse order.

The plumes are tightly connected, without inflections | The screen lies flat, without gaps | All screws are twisted (should not be superfluous!) | Touchscreen responds to touches throughout the display-->

If the screen does not turn on after assembly or the touchscreen does not work, check:

• The density of the connection of the plumes (sometimes they fall out during assembly).
• The integrity of the plumes (with careless removal they are easy to break).
• The correct connection of the battery (if the phone does not turn on at all).

Where to buy a screen for Xiaomi 9A: proven sources

If you're going to replace your screen yourself or bring your parts to the workshop, it's important to choose a reliable seller. There are many fakes on the market, especially among the cheap offers. We've compiled a list of proven sites where you can buy a quality display module for the Redmi 9A:

• 🌍 AliExpress is a big choice, but you need to read reviews carefully.Recommended sellers: HONGKONG GOLDWAY, DIGITAL WORLD STORE. Price: from 2,500 ₽ (copy-A+) 4,500 ₽ (original).
• 🛒 eBay - there are often original parts from the showdown.Look for sellers with a rating above 98%.
• 🏬 Local spare parts stores – in large cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg) there are specialized stores where you can touch the goods before buying.
• 🔧 Service centers - some workshops sell parts separately.

When buying, pay attention to:

• The screen must be compatible with the Redmi 9A (M2006C3LG).
• Set - in the set should be a frame, touchscreen and plumes.
• Reviews – if the seller has a lot of negative comments about broken pixels or a broken touch, it’s better to look for another option.

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Before buying, ask the seller for a photo of the real product (not from the drain!) and a video of the screen.

Hidden expenses: what else will you have to spend?

When replacing the screen with Xiaomi 9A, many users face additional costs that are not warned in advance.

• 🔋 Battery replacement: If you damage your battery when you take off the screen (for example, you puncture it with a screwdriver), you have to buy a new one. Cost: 1,000-1,500 ₽.
• 🔌 Repair of plumes – if the display plumes or buttons broke during disassembly, their replacement will cost 800-1 500 ₽.
• 🔄 Phone firmware – in rare cases, flashing may be required after the screen is replaced (for example, if the new display is not recognized by the system). ₽.
• 🚫 Refusal of warranty – if the phone was on warranty, self-repair or contacting an informal service will cancel it.

To avoid unnecessary expenses, check in advance in the workshop:

• Is the diagnostics included in the cost of repair (sometimes it is taken separately - 300-500) ₽).
• Do they give a guarantee for work and spare parts (in official services - usually 6-12 months, in private - 1-3 months or not at all).
• What risks are associated with your failure (for example, if the screen crashed due to a fall, the camera module could also be affected).

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Always ask for a check or repair contract – this is your insurance in case new problems arise after the screen is replaced (for example, the touchscreen will not work or the display will start flashing).

Frequent Screen Replacement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced craftsmen sometimes make mistakes when repairing the Redmi 9A, and for beginners, the risk is even higher.

⚠️ If you've never taken a smartphone apart, you'd better not take the risk of giving it to the service. Screen replacement errors can cause the device to be completely disabled (e.g. if you damage the motherboard).

• 🔥 Overheating when screen is removed - if you heat it too much with a hair dryer, you can melt plastic parts of the case or damage the plumes. Optimal temperature: 50-60°C, heating time: not more than 3 minutes.
• 🔧 Loss of screws at Redmi 9A There are many small screws that are used, and if you lose them or confuse them, the phone may not fit properly. Solution: spread the screws around the containers or photograph their location.
• 📱 The plume damage -- the plumes of the display and the buttons are very thin, and they're easy to tear if you pull the screen or use tools that are too sharp. Always prick the screen with a plastic picker, not a metal screwdriver.
• 🔋 Short circuit - if you forget to connect the battery or connect the plumes incorrectly during assembly, a circuit may occur. Always turn off the battery before work!

Another common mistake is to misplace the screen frame, so if it's not even, there will be gaps between the display and the body, and over time, the screen may start to "play" when you press it, and to avoid this, make sure that the frame fits tightly around the perimeter before you finalize.

If the screen works after replacing, but new problems have appeared (for example, a part of the touchscreen does not respond or the display flickers), most likely the matter is:

• Bad contact of the plumes (need to reconnect).
• Damage to flexible cables (replacement required)
• Incompatibility of the screen with the motherboard (rarely, but it happens in cheap copies).

FAQ: answers to frequent questions about the replacement screen Xiaomi 9A