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Apple iPhone Green Line on Screen Defect

Posted on March 28, 2020January 14, 2021 by savermetrics

I recently noticed a vertical green line running from top to bottom on my iPhone. After doing some research I found that the cause is due to the new diamond subpixel pattern first introduced in the iPhone X where all green subpixels appear in straight lines. Online reports speculate that an electrical fault in the logic board could cause voltage to flow to all green pixels in a line.

Apple iPhone X with green line on screen defect

iPhone Touchscreen Module Replacement Program

Due to known iPhone X touchscreen defects Apple launched a program that covers replacing the display module for touchscreen issues. The program addresses the following cases:

  • Touchscreen does not respond
  • Touchscreen responds intermittently
  • Touchscreen reacts even though it was not touched

This program will replace the iPhone X display module for free.

Apple’s Response to iPhone Green Line Defect

Thinking that the annoying green line constantly appearing on my iPhone was related to this known touchscreen defect, I called Apple Support. After spending over an hour and half on the phone with multiple agents this is what I learned.

  • There is no program that covers the iPhone X green line issue (the touchscreen program covers cases where the touchscreen is not responding)
  • Apple was willing to inspect my phone for free. I could send my iPhone to Apple by mail or take it into an Apple Store. If I sent the phone in by mail I would be required to pay $550 upfront, which is the iPhone X replacement cost
  • After inspecting my phone Apple support would email me with the estimated repair cost and provide me an option to have the phone returned to me at no cost
  • The agent added that there is a difference between the touchscreen module (covered by the replacement program) and the OLED display
  • He believed that the cause of the iPhone green line on screen defect was between the logic board and the OLED display, which is usually a high cost repair.
  • The agent speculated that I dropped the phone at one point, which damaged the logic board thereby causing the constant voltage flow to the OLED display resulting in the line of green pixels being continuously activated.

Options for Fixing iPhone Green Line Issue

Fortunately the green line on my iPhone X screen is thin and located on the far left of the screen. While the line is definitely annoying, it does not render the phone unusable. I have seen cases where some iPhones have a thick line in the center of the screen. Based on my research the options are:

  • Get your phone inspected by Apple (in store or by mail) and pay the replacement cost
  • Find a third party service company like Ubreakifix that may repair the phone at a lower cost
  • Buy a new phone and sell this one

For those that might have cell phone damage and replacement insurance with their credit card (Chase Ink comes to mind), you could attempt to file a claim with your bank which covers damage to your cell phone (usually a $100 deductible).

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