What does OEM/Original Quality and Certified Premium (Aftermarket) Quality really mean? How can you tell the differences in Fix Factory screen and display quality levels? What Quality do I need?
You’ve just watched your iPhone, iPad, Samsung or Android device slide out of your hand, and across the sidewalk, over the curb.
The screen is spidery and not responding to touch. You know you’ll need a new screen, but with so many other repair shops, a plethora of part qualities and unsure if you’ll have post-fix support + peace-of-mind, you’re paralyzed with indecisiveness.
We’ve all been there, the dread of finding a repair technician with quality parts, post-repair service…and the skills to pull it all off…it’s overwhelming. It sucks.
But…There’s hope.
You’ve got Fix Factory screen & display quality choices! We’ve made is easy for you to determine what quality level you need, and why you need it. With 2 core quality levels (newer models up-to 3 sub-choices; LCD, OLED, OEM):
OEM/Original Quality
Certified Premium (Aftermarket) Quality
We’ve got you covered. Generally, our minimum quality level standards are superior to most repair shops’ offerings, but we also include three valuable differences:
On Demand & On-Site Mobile Service or Fix Concierge Pickup & Delivery
Ticket Based Post-Repair Support
BONUS: Peace of Mind knowing you’re getting the best price, with our Lowest Fix Guarantee. If You find a competitor with an equal offer and we don’t beat your written quote, we’ll fix your device for free. That’s how confident we are you won’t find a better offer.
OEM vs AFTERMARKET
OEM / Original Quality Part (LCD & OLED)
(Original/Genuine/OEM Quality Standard – Recommended)
Fix Factory’s Original Quality / OEM Screens for iPhone, Samsung & Android LCD/OLED Screens and Digitizers include components from original screens and are manufactured using original quality materials, methods and processes, or are Genuine parts from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s). For customers who demand the same standard as original repair parts, our Original Quality / OEM parts have you covered. This is the highest quality standard you can purchase, and is Fix Factory’s preferred choice for, our, and our clients’ device repairs. Typically, for Apple™ products it is Genuine Apple™ Service Pack/Original Quality Product and for Samsung™ products it is Genuine Samsung™ Service Pack Quality (Original Factory).
Our Genuine OEM / Original Quality Standard is Great For:
“Bring it Back” Carrier Programs
Construction and maintenance workers
Anyone with strong color sensitivities
Customers that value quality, durability and display over price.
Busy professionals
Focusing on durability over price
Our Genuine OEM/Original Quality Products will Have the Following:
OEM/Original Quality Glass Lens
OEM/Original Quality Color Calibrated and Programmed LCD/OLED & Digitizer (Original Best Color; TrueTone may be Transferred/Programmed)
OEM/Original Quality Touch Digitizer and IC
OEM/Original Quality Backlight
OEM/Original Quality Ear Speaker Grill and Mounting Gasket
OEM/Original Quality Proximity Sensor Bracket
OEM/Original Quality Foam Connector Pads
OEM/Original Quality Flex Cables (Less Easy to Tear)
OEM/Original Quality FPC Connectors
CERTIFIED PREMIUM AFTERMARKET QUALITY PART (LCD/OLED)
(Premium Aftermarket or Refurbished Original Quality Standard)
Fix Factory’s Certified Premium Quality (Aftermarket, Non-OEM) screens for iPhone screens, displays and digitizers are built with noticeably higher brightness and contrast than others. Our Certified screens are custom built to match or exceed Fix Factory’s strict premium level specification standards in terms of brightness and color reproduction, as well as durability. Our Aftermarket screen options are the best quality apart from OEM/Original Quality.
Our Certified Premium Aftermarket Quality Standard is Great For:
Your child’s device (w/ Screen Protector and case)
General day-to-day commuters
Construction/maintenance workers that use a protective case
Students
Budget and value conscious consumers
Focusing on price over durability
Our Certified Premium Aftermarket Quality Products will Have the Following:
Color calibrated LCD/OLED & Digitizer (Closest to Original and TrueTone may be Transferred/Programmed)
High Brightness Backlight (Closest to Original Brightness)
Premium/Aftermarket Glass
Aligned & Sealed Front Camera Ring
Foam Connector Pads
Ear Speaker Grill and Mounting Gasket
Proximity Sensor Bracket
Premium Flex Cables (May be slightly more stiff/thin, but still durable)
Premium/Original FPC Connectors (Depends on our Factory)
Select (Cheap) Aftermarket Part Description – Something we Don’t Carry, But Should Know Exists!
The Select (Cheap) Aftermarket screens for iPhone LCD/OLED Screens and Digitizers are offered by shops that operate in a price-competitive market where profit – (and not necessarily value, budget or post-repair support & customer service) is most important (Such as Most Mall Shops, Mall Kiosks, ‘Techs’ on Kijiji/Craigslist, New Techs etc). These screen offerings generally DO NOT go through strict quality assurance testing and generally won’t carry a warranty, but if they do will be very limited.
Their Select Quality Level is Great For:
Up-To 90+ days of Having a Functioning Device, as long as it’s not bumped, dropped or banged.
Pulling off Data and Discarding Phone
Anyone that doesn’t use their device often or at all
Anyone that doesn’t value their device but only for its basic function (eg. Calling ok, texting/touch iffy)
Their Select Cheap Quality Products will have the following:
Low Quality Thin Glass
Cheap / Low Quality Digitizer and Touch IC (Usually fails after a slight fall or drop)
Aligned Front Camera Ring
Ear Speaker Grill and Mounting Gasket
Proximity Sensor Bracket
Uncalibrated Cheap Aftermarket LCD/OLED (Less Responsive Touch; Color will be farthest from Original and unlikely for TrueTone to be programmed. Will not be Soft OLED and will crack easily)
Aftermarket Backlight (Dimmer than quality screens)
No Rand Seal between the Display Frame and Back Housing Assembly
Quick Overview of Our Aftermarket Technology
