Apple Grading Guide
An overview of lcddisplayrecycling grades for Apple A, B, C, D, G and Fully Broken grades.
Grade A – Excellent
Fully functional original screen. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade B – Light Issues
TFT (iPhone 6-8, XR, 11,,12): Fully Functional original screen with small dead pixels, backlight shadows, or yellowing display.
OLED (iPhone X and above): Fully functional with light shadows/ burns or extensive damage to corners of glass.
Grade C – Moderate issues
TFT (iPhone 6-8, XR, 11,,12): Fully Functional original screen with with large dead pixel, dots, slight color distortion. OLED (iPhone X and above): Fully functional with moderate shadows/ burns.
Grade D – Serious Issues
TFT (iPhone 6-8, XR, 11,,12): Fully Functional original screen with 3D haptic issues, moderate color distortion. OLED (iPhone X and above): Fully functional with heavyshadows/ burns.
Grade G – Touch Fail
Functional display, original screen with digitizer/ touch fail.
Apple Original, New vs. Original, Refurbished
How to quickly identify an original, new or original, refurbished display.
- QR code black cover
- Apple logo
- Original structure/ backlight IC
Samsung Grading Guide
An overview of lcddisplayrecycling grades for Samsung Screen Grade Catalogs A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Fully Broken grades.
Grade A – Excellent
Fully functional original screen. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade B – Light Shadow
Fully functional original screen with a small shadow or burn. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade C – Medium Shadow
Fully functional original screen with a medium shadow or burn The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade D – Heavy burn
Fully functional original screen with a heavy shadow or burn. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade E – Small black dot
Fully functional original screen with a small black dot. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade F – Large black dot
Fully functional original screen with a large black dot. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.
Grade G – Touch Fail
Functional display, original screen with digitizer/ touch fail. The glass itself can have scratches, dents, scruffs and even cracks as long as the display below is not damaged.