Reddit reviews LCD Display Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly For LG Google Nexus 5 D820 D821 Black
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this is where I got mine from
I prefer getting them with the frame although I've replaced it both ways. THIS with frame and THIS without frame.
I wrecked the headphone jack on my Nexus 5 and decided I would give DIY repair a try. It turns out that working on these phones is not terribly difficult.
Here's a $60-ish kit on Amazon with new screen and tools for the job: http://www.amazon.com/Display-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly-Google/dp/B00HPRZPHO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416507058&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+5+screen
And a YT video on how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbcPQ6JKoJA (the vid is 15 mins long, so worst case you might spend 30 minutes on a DIY).
If you're already considering a new phone but liked your 5 for one reason or another you might want to give this a shot first. I was surprised at how easy it was to work on. Worst case scenario you're out $60 and 30 minutes of your time, but best case you keep the phone you already paid for.
Quick Edit: Looking further at the link I placed to the Amazon kit the reviews are pretty bad. Do some research and consider buying the screen and tools separate. When I did my repair I bought this toolkit (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CLO7Q2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a $2 headphone jack replacement. Lots places refer to the Nexus 5 as the LG D820 as well, so you can search by that on AliBaba or eBay.