Broken capillaries, or blood vessels, can be caused by a number of different reasons, some which may be preventable. The most common cause is damage to the skin from sun exposure and excess dilation from a source of inflammation or irritation such as rosacea acne. Too vigorous scrubbing of the skin can aggravate already sensitive areas, increasing the development of broken capillaries.
Apple AAPL, -0.13% earns almost as much from its customersâ butterfingers as it does through corporate tax loopholes. The company charges as much as $229 to replace an iPhone 5 with a broken screen. Thatâs more than the $200 price of the device with a two-year contract, and more than a third of the $650 cost of the phone without a contract. Select Apple stores offer the option of a $149 repair. And for those who paid $99 for AppleCare insurance, the replacement is just $49.
Get it replaced by Apple. Getting your screen replaced by Apple is easy and surprisingly cheap -- possibly even free, depending on the type of damage and whether you're still under warranty. Apple charges $109 (plus tax) to fix a broken iPhone 6 screen and $129 (plus tax) to fix a broken iPhone 6+ screen.lus, if you can get into an Apple store, you may be able to convince the Genius Bar to fix your phone for free (even if there's more than one hairline crack). Assuming you can make a timely Genius Bar appointment, it takes Apple about an one hour to replace your screen.