iPhone Ghost Touch Repair Melbourne
Ghost touch is one of the most maddening iPhone problems: the screen registers taps, swipes, and keystrokes with no one touching it. Apps open and close on their own, text types itself, calls get made unintentionally. It's not a software glitch — it's a digitiser failure, and it requires a physical screen replacement to fix. iTech Repairs resolves ghost touch on all iPhone models in Melbourne on the spot, and tests the replacement for 30+ minutes to confirm it's resolved.
Common Symptoms
Recognise any of these? Walk in and we'll diagnose and fix it on the spot.
Screen Taps by Itself
Your iPhone registers phantom touches while sitting on a table or held in your hand — icons open, menus appear, and taps occur with no input from you.
Apps Open Randomly
Applications launch, switch, or close on their own as the ghost touch triggers random inputs across the screen.
Text Types Itself
Characters appear in text fields without you touching the keyboard — ghost touch inputs can lead to accidental messages being sent.
Phone Unusable Due to Random Inputs
The phantom inputs are so frequent that you cannot reliably use the phone at all — selecting anything intentionally is nearly impossible.
Why Choose iTech Repairs?
Full Screen Replacement
Ghost touch almost always requires a complete screen assembly replacement. Patch repairs or software fixes do not resolve a faulty digitiser.
30+ Minute Soak Test
After fitting the replacement screen, we leave the phone on and monitor it for over 30 minutes to confirm no ghost inputs occur before returning it to you.
Walk In Today — No Appointment Needed
Visit our Braybrook or Spotswood store any time. Most repairs completed on the spot in 15 minutes with a lifetime warranty on all parts and labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes ghost touch?
Ghost touch is caused by a failing digitiser — the touch-sensing layer in your iPhone's screen. Causes include impact damage, an inferior replacement screen fitted elsewhere, heat damage, or the digitiser degrading over time. It is a hardware issue, not a software bug.
Are there any temporary fixes for ghost touch?
Some people find that removing a screen protector reduces ghost touch temporarily, as thick protectors can interfere with the digitiser. However, this is a temporary workaround — a screen replacement is the only reliable solution.
How much does ghost touch repair cost?
Ghost touch repair requires a full screen replacement. Pricing is the same as a standard screen replacement for your model. Walk in or call for a quote.
How long does ghost touch repair take?
The screen replacement itself takes 15–20 minutes. We then perform a 30+ minute soak test before handing the phone back.
Book by iPhone Model
Select your iPhone model for model-specific pricing and availability: