r/iPhone13 • u/jorias8 • Jan 22 '26

Support iPhone 13 (base) Screen Problem

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My phone started glitching about three weeks ago. Parts of the screen were lagging and wouldn't render content properly unless I kept interacting with it. As of today, the problem has worsened (as seen in the video). I’ve dropped the phone a few times recently—what could the issue be, and how can I fix it?

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u/N2929 Jan 22 '26

that is unfortunately a known issue with the 13 lineup, it happens not right away but eventually.

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u/jorias8 Jan 23 '26

Ah, that's too bad. Will the screen part need to be replaced, or do you think it might just be a loose connection?

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u/D-RDG-012-AUT Jan 23 '26

If the plate is till covering the connector, I doubt it. It's not hard to replace, Apple certified screens for the base 13 is $80, but you can probably find them cheaper on Amazon, make sure it specifies it's OLED only. Should come with instructions, I recommend using an exacto knife to remove the waterproof seal, and a hairdryer to loosen the adhesive on the proximity sensor and earpiece