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galaxy nexus repair price

I am one of those people who have a crack on my nexus screen.
its not a major crack in the middle of my screen so I am not rushing to get it fixed, but when I contacted a lot of repair shops near me, the price to replace the LCD is seems to range in $300-400.
will this price ever go down? some guy told me it will only go up as time passes..
im not sure if he said that so I'll go fix my phone at his shop
or
if he was being honest...
so the question is
will the price of repair cost for this phone go down eventually? if so, will it ever be around $100-200?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

Gonna have to do it yourself for a fraction of the price. It is not worth it to pay $300 for a repair... that's well over 1/2 the price of what a used device goes for. Even like $200 is atrociously high.

The cheapest I have found the replacement screen is $269, so the quotes you are getting sound about right. You could try to buy the screen and do it yourself. If you want to try it, here is a link to the part on Ebay: http://tinyw.in/vXxI. Also, for a complete teardown tutorial go here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1. Even though that is for the GSM model, it should still help you out because there isn't much difference.
As far as him telling you that it will get more expensive, I don't know. It is possible because because of supply and demand. It's also possible it could get cheaper especially if third party Chinese vendors start making them. You can get a screen & digitizer for an iPhone 3GS for $8 from China. They are not the same quality you would get from OEM's, but they do work. I have bought and fixed many, many broken iPhones and used the aftermarket screens and sold them for profit. The problem is, the Galaxy Nexus is not near as popular as the iPhone, so it's hit or miss whether or not these thrid party vendors will make them. If it was a Galaxy S 2, you could probably find it.
Good luck!
PS. Get the insurance next time. You would have to pay $100 deductible, but you would get a refurbished or brand new phone and usually the next business day after filing the claim.

You should definitely give Samsung a call, you should see the answers I posted in my related thread: [Q] Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515) Replacement Screen -- Answered and see if my notes there help you. I got my phone repaired for less than $165.00 which seems to be in your $100-$200 range.

Getting it repaired for $270 is INSANE people...you could get a new Galaxy Nexus for $349 from the Play Store right now.
I just cracked my screen (so dumb and I just knew it was cracked fro mthe way it hit the ground completely flat on the screen)...Samsung told me it will cost me $250 not including shipping...others have told me different prices from Samsung which is very disconcerting....I said screw it and ordered the entire LCD/Digitizer display from Ebay for $199 with expedited shipping which came out to $224....I'm pissed about about paying this price but I have a white Galaxy Nexus and want to keep a white one....so I just got fed up and ordered it...the process for doing it yourself doesn't seem too hard...and I already have a screw driver that fits the screws holding the phone together behind the battery door...hopefully all goes well tomorrow.

I actually just got off chat support with a Samsung rep, and they told me that it would be roughly $165 to send it in for replacement. Most everything else hovers around $150-$200, so I figure I'll just send it in to them.

Botched Attempt, WHAT TO look out for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-glass-lens-replacement-t1946828/post51659636
Botched Attempt, WHAT TO look out for

I just bought a new OEM screen digitizer LCD for less than 85. shipped on eBay.

Yeah, I had a crack in the digitizer glass. I bought a used ebay screen for $50 and replaced it myself. Works like a charm.

Shattered my Screen - Where Do I Buy a New One?

I live in Canada so buying from ebay or somewhere canadian would be helpful.

If you bought it from the Google Play store there's a chance you might get a replacement. There have been people who have called in saying they broke their screen and Google replaced the phone. It's YMMY, but it's worth a shot first before looking around to buy a new panel.

There are plenty of screen replacements on eBay for around $100

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There are plenty of screen replacements on eBay for around $100
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Not sure about the quality of those ones though. Could be knock offs or faulty. Unless someone knows a trusted seller?
I'll try contacting google but the screen replacements are for americans only.

Chris9446 said:
Not sure about the quality of those ones though. Could be knock offs or faulty. Unless someone knows a trusted seller?
I'll try contacting google but the screen replacements are for americans only.
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With ebay you have to do some research. Find what you're looking for, then read the seller feedback and search for the item you're looking to buy. If people are leaving positive feedback about it, then you shouldnt have anything to worry about. I buy iPhone screen replacements all the time and havent had an issue yet.

uodii said:
With ebay you have to do some research. Find what you're looking for, then read the seller feedback and search for the item you're looking to buy. If people are leaving positive feedback about it, then you shouldnt have anything to worry about. I buy iPhone screen replacements all the time and havent had an issue yet.
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I've purchased three N5 replacement screens which I carefully researched and went with the ones that seemed to be the best rated sellers (not just the cheapest option). I would never again go that route. IMHO but none of the screens were Corning Gorilla Glass 3. They each had issues that stock phones did not (dead pixels, attracted dust like a dust magnet, changed the touch characteristics, etc...). Last phone that I needed to replace a screen for I ended up going with Play Store and they did a free exchange of the unit.

I found a solution. LG in Canada charges a flat rate of $150 to fix the display which is much better than $200+ from local shops.

Google will send you another Nexus 5 if you bought it directly from them.

Might as well keep that $150 and put it towards a newer device (Nexus 6) .
Sent from my Nexus 5

I would just dump the Nexus 5 and save the money for the Nexus 6 or pick up the new Moto G.

Replacement screen parts

I recently picked up a oneplus one with a deadspot on the touchscreen for 130 dollars and am looking for a replacement screen. There are many ranging from 50- 100 on ebay, aliexpress, amazon, etc, and I am unsure of which seller I can trust; some lack the capacitive buttons, have touchscreen issues, and so on. Can anyone who has replaced their screen with good results provide a link from which they bought theirs. My budget is anything under 60 and ideally it should ship from the us. Thanks.

I just bought 2 screens. One was from China and showed up with a dead spot in the screen. The other was from seller tradestar55 for $70 and the screen is perfect also its a US seller. Highly recommend avoiding the China crap and spending $20 more for something in the US. Go with tradestar55.

Reliable source for replacement glass and digitizer

I bought a replacement screen and digitizer off of Amazon a few months back, and I had a problem with the touch points being 2 mm higher than accurate. Is there a seller that is known for being reliable? I've heard about ETrade Supply and Repairs Universe in one thread, but haven't seen any other recommendations.

Repairs Universe is reliable, but in my opinion they are expensive and thats before the tax and shipping. They always have coupon codes but only for like 5% off, basically its almost free shipping. But the quality of products are very good. I buy screens all throughout the week and have established good sources. Let me know if u need any more advice.
Now im soo broke i cant even pay attention!

Received fake battery from ETradesupply.. any one with experience can help?

I ordered a nexus 5 battery on etradesupply. Its fake just by comparing it with the fake battery i got from ebay lol.. Its sitting at 29c...
here's a side by side pic Left etradesupply battery( it came with black stickers over lg and on the back). Right (fake ebay battery)
[Picture](http://i.imgur.com/ykuE0IS.jpg)
does any one have any idea what to do...I spent so much for a fake battery. For me to send it back I will end up loosing more $. Anyone know the rma process?
I scanned the QR codes both the same and showing a manufacture date of something different than on the label

vvilliamm said:
I ordered a nexus 5 battery on etradesupply. Its fake just by comparing it with the fake battery i got from ebay lol.. Its sitting at 29c...
here's a side by side pic Left etradesupply battery( it came with black stickers over lg and on the back). Right (fake ebay battery)
[Picture](http://i.imgur.com/ykuE0IS.jpg)
does any one have any idea what to do...I spent so much for a fake battery. For me to send it back I will end up loosing more $. Anyone know the rma process?
I scanned the QR codes both the same and showing a manufacture date of something different than on the label
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how do you know the etradesupply battery is fake ? Do you have any proof or have you asked them about it ? thanks

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how do you know the etradesupply battery is fake ? Do you have any proof or have you asked them about it ? thanks
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If the QR code doesn't match the date its fake. No ifs ands or buts about it.

tebore said:
If the QR code doesn't match the date its fake. No ifs ands or buts about it.
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thanks, I will check mine

Its fake, there is no RMA, only sending back
tip, ask before you buy, tell the seller you have a original battery to compare and you know how to check if its a fake one.
If you do this and they still send you a fake one they will be screwed by ebay

If you used PayPal, you can open a contestation and describe that the item you received it s a fake. And that you want a total refound. I had a similar problem 4 times and I had my money back and the fake object not sent back, cause I told them I won t pay the shipping cost because I bought a real object and received a fake one. You have always to use PayPal on internet especially if you have to buy cheap phone parts. I m a PC , smartphone and electronics technician ?

Axel85 said:
If you used BayPal, you can open a contestation........
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I beg to disagree, I too purchased fake N5 batteries prior to shopping at spareslg.com, BayPal Protection Plan is a LURE to create a sense of safety/wellbeing delusion to attract buyers to make usage of BayPal.
Credit Cards companies offer much more protection than BayPal
Normally transaction will be fine if there are no issues, but when purchasing items like N5 batteries from either ebay or Amazon, it is better to use a Credit Card rather than BayPay as when issues arrive you will be given a long ride and eventaully receive the message "blah blah blah.....We've completed our review and unfortunately are not able to decide this claim in your favour."
BayPal will ALWAYS side with the Sellers because they are BayPal's Bread & Butter.
The answer is Yes I have been scammed and BayPal protected the Scamming bar-steward.

Chi Am said:
I beg to disagree, I too purchased fake N5 batteries prior to shopping at spareslg.com, BayPal Protection Plan is a LURE to create a sense of safety/wellbeing delusion to attract buyers to make usage of BayPal.
Credit Cards companies offer much more protection than BayPal
Normally transaction will be fine if there are no issues, but when purchasing items like N5 batteries from either ebay or Amazon, it is better to use a Credit Card rather than BayPay as when issues arrive you will be given a long ride and eventaully receive the message "blah blah blah.....We've completed our review and unfortunately are not able to decide this claim in your favour."
BayPal will ALWAYS side with the Sellers because they are BayPal's Bread & Butter.
The answer is Yes I have been scammed and BayPal protected the Scamming bar-steward.
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I typed the message from my phone ,there s no need to rewrite baypal to take joke of my mistyping . Never had any problems with PayPal, I ve got a refund every time ,instead I had some problems with my credit card and so I switched to PayPal

I hadn't any problem too. Recently I had a issue with a item and Paypal resolved 100% of my money back, and Paypal payed sent back cost.

We have repair parts for Nexus 5 in stock. Welcome to inquiry about the price:
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They are in the suburbs in Chicago. Unfortunately it's fake but you get what you paid for. Nice ppl there too. I would estimate over 50% of batteries are fake because the wrapping can be easily copied.

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I'm running fakes, from the same vendor, in both my N5s. They're 1,800 mAh cells sold with a fraudulent claim of capacity and of provenance (they're utterly not genuine), but actually work as you'd expect from a 1,800 mAh cell.
They're precisely what you'd expect from the price.

What about others? Does anyone have buy other spare parts? I need a Samsung S8 plus charging flex cable, and I plan to get it from etradesupply or REWA. The price is about the same. Should I choose REWA? I know it from their Youtube video.