{"product_id":"iphone-8-rear-housing-replacement","title":"iPhone 8 Rear Housing Replacement","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iphone-8-repair\"\u003eiPhone 8 Rear Housing Replacement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible models:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1863, A1905, A1906\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPhone 8 features a glass back housing that enables wireless charging, but this makes it more vulnerable to cracking after drops. We replace the entire rear housing assembly rather than attempting glass-only repairs, which ensures proper structural integrity, restores the IP67 water resistance seal, and maintains wireless charging functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same day where possible, subject to stock and workload\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on the fitted housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalk-in\u003c\/strong\u003e near Liverpool Street Station or use our \u003cstrong\u003eUK mail-in service\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns your iPhone 8 housing needs replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear glass panel cracked, shattered or missing sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSharp edges making the device uncomfortable or unsafe to hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear panel lifting or separating from the chassis after a drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConcern about moisture or dust ingress following the crack — IP67 rating is compromised by rear glass damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWireless charging behaving intermittently or not working since the damage occurred\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamera lens cracked or damaged (often happens alongside housing damage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCareful removal of the damaged rear housing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransfer of internal components (camera, flash, wireless charging coil) to the new housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFitting of the replacement rear housing with fresh adhesive seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-repair wireless charging test to confirm charging pad recognition and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull function test: power, charging, Lightning connectivity, wireless charging, cameras, speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 sealing verification — the housing replacement restores the water resistance seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-month warranty on the fitted housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to confirm your model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to \u003cstrong\u003eSettings \u0026gt; General \u0026gt; About \u0026gt; Model Number\u003c\/strong\u003e (tap it to reveal the A-number) or check the rear of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis repair covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1863, A1905, A1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPhone 8 uses a Lightning connector for charging. If you have moved to USB-C cables for newer devices, you will still need a Lightning cable for the iPhone 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur repair process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook or drop in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/make-a-booking\"\u003eBook online\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us near Liverpool Street Station in London. Mail-in customers can post their device from anywhere in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e We inspect the device and confirm the extent of housing damage before starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e We transfer internal components to the new housing and reseal the device with fresh adhesive to restore the IP67 rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e We carry out a full post-repair check including wireless charging, cameras, speakers, Lightning port and water resistance seal verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect or return post:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up in store or we will return your device securely by tracked post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Square Repair?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstablished repair centre near Liverpool Street since 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-month warranty on every housing replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull component transfer — your camera, wireless charging coil and flash are preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 water resistance seal restored with proper adhesive application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-repair testing of wireless charging and all functions before handover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo data loss — housing replacement is a hardware-only procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent pricing with no hidden charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWalk-in and UK mail-in options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the device has been previously opened or repaired, we will check for any complications before starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf there has been liquid exposure beyond minor splashes, we recommend a Water Damage Diagnosis first to assess internal damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the camera lens is cracked but the housing glass is intact, a camera lens replacement may be more appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf wireless charging was not working before the housing damage occurred, this may be a separate fault that housing replacement will not resolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated iPhone 8 repairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iphone-8-repair\"\u003eAll iPhone 8 repairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/iphone-8-screen-repair\"\u003eiPhone 8 screen repair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/iphone-8-battery-replacement\"\u003eiPhone 8 battery replacement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/iphone-8-charger-port-repair\"\u003eiPhone 8 charger port repair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/make-a-booking\"\u003eBook your housing replacement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-work\"\u003eHow our repair service works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook your repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk-ins are welcome during opening hours near Liverpool Street Station. For mail-in repairs, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/make-a-booking\"\u003eplace your order online\u003c\/a\u003e so we can track your device from arrival. Any questions about housing replacement for your iPhone 8? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple iPhone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51301712232726,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0038\/files\/cracked-back_66519303-6e37-4179-bd0f-73e1acadecc4.png?v=1776158676","url":"https:\/\/squarerepair.co.uk\/products\/iphone-8-rear-housing-replacement","provider":"Square Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}