MUSIC CITY BATTLE LCD SWAP COMPETITION
Pure speed on screen assemblies, timed for quality.
$1,500 cash
Plus the entry-fee jackpot, a photo on the GRE Awards page and a link to your shop's website and socials (GRE 6.0 prize package — 7.0 to be confirmed).
$10 entry fee (GRE 6.0 price)
HOW IT WORKS.
Head to the competition booth, show your pre-registration and get your screen swap timed. Fastest clean repair takes the cash — the GRE 6.0 event was judged by the team from Injured Gadgets.
- A GRE 7.0 ticket — registration does not include admission
- Know how to replace iPhone LCD/OLED screen assemblies
- Pre-register online — required, no walk-ups
- Attend both days
Level: Screen repair tech — iPhone LCD/OLED assemblies
- $1,500 cash prize plus the entry-fee jackpot
- Your photo on the GRE Awards page
- A link to your website and social media
- Bragging rights across the repair industry
Judged by the repair industry
These judges ran the GRE 6.0 panel. The GRE 7.0 panel is confirmed closer to the show.
Brad Broome
Repairs First Association CFO
GRE 7.0 JUDGE
Coming soon
GRE 7.0 JUDGE
Competitor Registration
Register For The Music City Battle LCD Swap Competition.
Fill out the form below to claim your spot in the bracket. Registration is online only — there are no sign-ups on site. A GRE 7.0 ticket is required to compete and is sold separately.
- Entry fee is added to the winner's jackpot
- Timed and judged live in The Octagon at Music City Center
- Nashville, TN — March 30 & 31, 2027
Questions? Email info@gadgetrepairexpo.com.
How the two days run
Format carried over from GRE 6.0. Exact Nashville devices and times are confirmed in your competitor email.
Timed runs
Competitors run individually, replacing a screen assembly on an iPhone 11 as fast as possible. Bring your own tools or use the stations provided.
Final qualifying window
One last chance to post a better time. Preliminaries close at 11:00 AM and the two fastest recorded times advance.
Head-to-head final
The two finalists face off in the ring on a mystery phone. Fastest successful repair wins the competition.
Frequently asked questions
Buy a GRE ticket, pre-register online, then head to the challenge booth when you arrive. You are timed and checked for repair quality.
There are four ways to win
Micro Soldering Championship ($3,500 cash), GRE Smack Down ($300 cash), Cowboy Hat Competition ($300 cash). You can enter more than one.
Inside the competition
Two competitors, one clock, and a crowd watching every move on the mat.
Champions crowned in The Octagon
Cash, the trophy and the title — handed out live in front of the crowd at Gadget Repair Expo.
