Joel,
See my comment above. I don’t know about the 1953-1 (did you mean to type 1952-1?) screen compatibility but the 1952-1 is not compatible with the 1952-2. What I did was order the LCD only and the fix was actually really straightforward.
I know most are afraid to mess with LCD only repairs but this one was cut and dry: Power off, heat up with a iOpener or hairdryer, and remove with razor blade/spudger. The only advice I have is to be aware of the thin gasket that seals the space between the LCD and the phone.