iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) Repairs
Book iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) repairs for the Apple iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016), including model numbers A1662, A1723 and A1724. Repairs include LCD screen, battery, charging port, home button and rear camera repairs, with clear online prices. Visit us in Edinburgh or use our UK mail-in repair service.
Most iPhone hardware repairs do not require us to access your personal data. We test the fitted part and related functions before collection or return.
Where iOS may show a parts or display message after repair, we explain that before you choose the repair option.
What's wrong with your iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016)?
Choose the repair you need. If there is more than one screen option, the guide below explains the difference before you choose.
- Repair warranty on fitted parts
- UK mail-in repair available
- Repair centre in Edinburgh
- Hardware repairs do not normally require access to your personal data
- Final testing before collection or return
- Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
LCD Screen Repair
Budget option£50.00
A lower-cost display replacement. It restores normal use, but display quality is not as close to the original OLED screen on models that were designed for OLED.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Diagnostics
Not sure?£20.00
Choose diagnostics if you are not sure what is wrong. We will inspect the device and report back before any further paid repair.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Battery Replacement
£45.00
For short battery life, service battery messages, swelling, unexpected shutdowns or a device that only works when plugged in.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Home Button Repair
£50.00
For Home button faults on older iPhones and iPads.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Charging Port Repair
£50.00
For charging problems, loose cables, debris-damaged ports or devices that only charge at certain angles.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Rear Camera Repair
£50.00
For rear camera faults, focus problems, shaking images or camera app errors.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Front Camera Repair
£50.00
For selfie camera faults, FaceTime camera issues or front camera image problems.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Loudspeaker Repair
£50.00
For poor speaker volume, distorted sound or no sound from the loudspeaker.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Headphone Jack Repair
£50.00
For older devices with headphone jack faults or intermittent headphone audio.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Button Repair
£50.00
For power, volume or mute button faults.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Rear Camera Lens Repair
£50.00
For cracked rear camera glass or camera lens cover damage.
Typical turnaround: usually 1-2 working days after the device arrives
Common iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) problems we repair
These are the faults we most often see on the iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) before choosing the correct repair route.
- Cracked glass or damaged display after impact
- Battery drain, swelling or unexpected shutdowns
- Charging port faults or cables that only work at an angle
- Camera, speaker or button failures
- Liquid damage or intermittent faults needing diagnosis
iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) repair questions
Do you need my passcode?
We only need access where testing the repaired function requires it. If we need anything beyond normal hardware testing, we will explain why.
Can I use mail-in repair?
Yes. You can book online and send your iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) to SimplyFixIt from anywhere in the UK.
About this model
Check this is your device
iPhone SE, 1st generation (2016) repairs on this page cover the following Apple model details.
- Apple model numbers
- A1662, A1723, A1724
- Model identifiers
- iPhone SE (United States / A1662), iPhone SE (Global / Sprint / A1723), iPhone SE (China Mobile / A1724), iPhone8,4
- Apple ID
- iPhone8,4
You can usually find the A-number in the small print on the device casing.
Technical specifications
These details help match searches for Apple model names, A-numbers and technical descriptions.
- Device
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- Released
- 2016, 2017
- Colours
- Gold
- Rose Gold
- Silver
- Space Gray
The first-generation iPhone SE (also known as iPhone SE 1 or iPhone SE 2016; SE is an initialism for Special Edition) is a smartphone that was designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It is part of the 9th generation of the iPhone alongside the higher-end iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Pre-orders began on March 24, 2016, and was officially released on March 31, 2016 alongside the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. It was re-released on March 24, 2017, with larger storage capacities.
The iPhone SE shares the same physical design and dimensions as iPhone 5S, and has upgraded internal hardware, including the newer Apple A9 system-on-chip, greater battery capacity, and a 12-megapixel rear camera that can record up to 4K video at 30 frames per second. Like the iPhone 6s, the iPhone SE can shoot Live Photos and has features like Retina Flash and the option to have Hey Siri activated without the need to be plugged into a power source.
The iPhone SE was discontinued by Apple on September 12, 2018. The 1st generation SE, alongside the 6S and 6S Plus, are the only iPhones to be supported through seven major versions of iOS, from iOS 9 to iOS 15.
Its successor, the second-generation iPhone SE, was announced on April 15, 2020, and released on April 24, 2020.