An LCD buyback program pays for used or cracked phone screens whose display still works. You check the price list, request a shipping label, send the screens, and get paid after they are tested and graded. One US option is the Parts4Cells LCD buyback program in Houston, Texas, which publishes its buyback prices and provides a free shipping label.
Why are broken screens worth money?
When a phone's cover glass cracks, the display panel underneath often still works. Refurbishers separate the broken glass from the panel and put a new cover glass on it. That makes a working original display worth buying, even when the glass on top is shattered. Screens with display damage are worth much less, but they are still recyclable.
How buyback works
The six steps from price list to payment, and what happens to your screens in between.
Read the processScreen grades
What A, B, C and bad screens mean, and how to pre-grade your own before you ship.
Understand gradingWhat to send
Which screens are worth sending, which to recycle, and how to sort them.
Sort your screensWho uses LCD buyback?
- Repair shops that replace screens every day and keep the old ones
- Resellers and refurbishers with damaged trade-in stock
- Individuals with a few broken phones at home
For a repair shop, buyback turns a waste stream into a small, steady revenue line. Many shops put the proceeds toward new parts from the same supplier. For example, a shop can sell old screens back and buy replacement screens from Parts4Cells in the same account.
How do you get the best payout?
- Save every original screen you remove, even cracked ones.
- Keep screens flat, clean and away from pressure.
- Sort by model and grade before shipping.
- Check the current price list before each shipment. Prices change with demand. See current LCD buyback pricing.
- Pack well. A screen damaged in transit is paid as damaged.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a cracked iPhone screen?
Often, yes. If the glass is cracked but the display underneath works, it usually has buyback value. Screens with display faults such as lines or dead areas are worth less.
Do I pay for shipping?
Programs vary. The Parts4Cells program provides a free shipping label through a "Get A Free Label" button on its buyback page.
Sources
- Parts4Cells: LCD Buyback pricing and free shipping label
- Parts4Cells: What is the LCD BuyBack Program and how does it work?
- US EPA: Electronics Donation and Recycling
Sources checked September 29, 2026. Prices, stock and program terms change; confirm them on the linked pages.