Vendors Catalog:
1. China Phonefix
2. iFixit
3. Apple Self Service
4. eBay/Amazon
5. AliExpress
1. PHONEFIX Official Website:
China PHONEFIX Official Website is a wholesaler that offers a wide range of different tiers when it comes to parts. Typically, PHONEFIX will have 3-5 different screen options to choose from that range in performance that could be used for different scenarios. If you are interested in purchasing from PHONEFIX and not in a rush, there are times when PHONEFIX offers a sales or coupon codes on all their iPhone parts and tools. I have sometimes seen sales go as deep as 70%."With my experience, doing business with Phonefix has been great." one of my friends said. Phonefix is more geared towards buying repair tools and parts in bulk, you can also buy individual screens, battery or other repair tools like microscope, soldering iron, soldering station, etc.
2. iFixit:
When you order from iFixit many of the times they will offer bundled tools alongside the parts. For that reason, if you are doing your first repair and willing to spend a bit more for higher quality tools and parts, iFixit has you covered. With that said, iFixit is still going to have a higher price tag than compared to their competitors. However, if you are working on your own electronics or a family or friend, then iFixit is a solid choice to consider.3. Apple:
Apple has a new program called their Self Service Program, in which you are able to order replacement parts directly from Apple. The only issue is that the parts are very high-priced. For that reason, I can't really recommend buying from Apple unless money is not a factor, and you are willing to pay to get a replacement screen.4. eBay/Amazon:
Phonefix Amazon Stores are great entry points in iPhone repairs. You are able to get parts at a very affordable rate, with items being able to be shipped to your doorstep in under 1 week. The nice part of eBay/Amazon is that sellers typically bundle in tools to do a repair. These tools are not anything that spectacular but will certainly get the job done. For that reason, if you have never done a repair before, don't own any tools and don't want to sink that much money in Amazon/eBay are a great place to shop.Keep in mind, Amazon and eBay suffer from the same issue as AliExpress, in which you need to be mindful of which sellers you are buying from.
5. AliExpress
Phonefix Aliexpress Store is a marketplace where you can purchase repair tools and accessories from China. You will be able to source parts from AliExpress no matter where in the world you are ordering from. This could be a great option for anyone living outside the China. The issue with Ali is that you need to make sure the vendor/seller you are ordering from is what they say to be. There are hundreds of vendors, and many of them will offer very cheap components that are poorly made.For that reason, you will need to use due diligence when it comes to buying electronics repair parts. Keep in mind that because the items are being shipped from China, it will generally take 2–4 weeks for items to reach your doorstep.