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.
Purchasing a New Screen. The cost of a new screen will depend upon several variables, including what type of phone you have and where you purchase the screen from. For instance, at some online parts stores, Nokia LCD replacement screens are about $15 while iPhone replacement screens run closer to $50.