i need help with removing the VOID warranty sticker on the back of the phone so i can remove the screws and open up the phone. i do not want to void my warranty so i need to know how to remove the sticker from the phone easily and put it back on after without ruining it and voiding my warranty. also what tools will i need to do this?
Use a small blowtorch, but be careful not to get one too small or you may burn your fingers.
Or use a box cutter/razor blade and peel it up like it ninja. That's what I would do.
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So lets say my friend broke his screen a couple months ago. he went ahead and ordered the parts himself and fixed it and everything was working fine. Now lets say today his touchscreen is all wonky, messed up, unable to be fixed, blah blah. Lets say he called verizon and he am getting another one shipped to him tomorrow because it is still *under warranty*. What would be the best way, hypothetically if someone was to do so, take the void sticker off of the screw in the phone.
Doesn't fixing the screen yourself void your warranty in the first place?
3tern1ty said:
Doesn't fixing the screen yourself void your warranty in the first place?
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same as how rooting voids your warranty... people unroot, return to stock, and no one knows...
well I've never taken a phone apart and tried to return it but I've done plenty of UNmodding in order to get phones 'returnable'. I thought they could always tell if it's been opened up before.
3tern1ty said:
well I've never taken a phone apart and tried to return it but I've done plenty of UNmodding in order to get phones 'returnable'. I thought they could always tell if it's been opened up before.
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That's what the void sticker over the screw is for, if it is punctured or removed the warranty is void. I said he should just using a hair dryer and heating up the sticker until it can be peeled off carefully. Just wanted to get input from other people because I'm sure others have done the same.
Heat it up and use a needle to pick and peel it off carefully
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I've never had trouble removing the tamper sticker on the screw without hurting it. I usually just use the pointy tip of an X-acto knife. A needle would probably work too.
Is there actually a warranty void sticker on this phone? The serial sticker is NOT a warranty sticker - a lot of people seem to think (I know I used to) removing it/peeling it off voids the warranty. I talked with a Samsung employee today who confirmed it's not a warranty void sticker, so how the hell do they know if you messed the phone up by taking it apart?
I read the whole samsung warranty section and nothing there about a warranty sticker. Where could i have possibly got the misconception months ago that when I replaced my screen [I did it myself, no insurance, it was cheaper to do it myself with a brand new screen than had i had insurance anyway] when i peeled off the serial sticker i voided my warranty.
I mean, did i really void it -and if so, what did i do to void it, because it's not that sticker apparently.
I doubt it but I'm not sure. I've never seen anyone check my phone when I had mine replaced but I would like to hear more about this.
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There is deffinitly no warranty sticker. I've been through it with a fine tooth comb. Mine didn't have a water sensor dot except on the battery either. Bought it on launch aug. 31 2010.
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I've disassembled and reassembled more Epics and Moments than I can remember, and I've never seen anything inside that could be considered a warranty sticker.
hey xda , i bought 2 evo from the marketplace and i dont see a void sticker on either of them .i wanted to make sure if the evos have them or not . ill appreciate if anyone could help me out .thanks
On the back, in the screw holes one of the screws has a paper sticker over it. As far as I can tell, that's the closest thing to a "void" sticker on this phone.
jesuspgt said:
On the back, in the screw holes one of the screws has a paper sticker over it. As far as I can tell, that's the closest thing to a "void" sticker on this phone.
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what color is it?
I don't remember, I voided mine a while ago. But it's either white or black, so, one of those colors. Probably most likely to be black so that it's harder to tell that there's a sticker covering up the screw head.
It is black. You can always take the screw out then set the head on the sticky side of black (electrical) tape and cut around with a razor blade. Then when you replace the screw carefully put that home made void sticker on it Worked for me when I returned my Evo, I had bought a white one, then returned when I realized I can buy a Evo from Ebay and save my upgrade, for the 3D of course
Anyone know if the G4 case has a tamper seal? Found myself subject to a dreaded boot loop, with no way to run backup of data. I have found that removing the battery and heating the battery seat with a hair dryer will allow the phone to boot, but not long enough to run any backups. If I crack the case open to expose the mainboard, is there a seal that will be broken voiding the warranty for the replacement that is on it's way? Thanks!
On the two Verizon G4s I disassembled, there were no tamper seals
For those who have bubbling with their main/inner screen protector, replacing it yourself will void warranty. I checked with the Samsung Experience store in Palo Alto. They can book an appointment for you to replace it for free. It takes about 1 hour. The manager says there is a special lamination process involved with the inner screen. If you don't have a store near by sending it in is fine.
Thank you SO much for reporting this.
I can also confirm this is the case in UK, I went the other day because I noticed my inner screen protector has a little bubble on the hinge and I asked about getting it fixed and they said ill have to book it in. If i remove it myself it voids the warranty....
This is not true I am in the UK and got mine fixed without the protector on it and it was covered under warranty
cooldude20000 said:
This is not true I am in the UK and got mine fixed without the protector on it and it was covered under warranty
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Obviously, you may get someone nice enough to do that for you, but the official statement is that removing it voids warranty.
gordec said:
Obviously, you may get someone nice enough to do that for you, but the official statement is that removing it voids warranty.
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No, I agree totally with the OP. The bubbling screen protector is a consumable and can be removed without voiding your warranty. I have this on record from Samsung UK.
Once removed, you run the risk of accidentally damaging your screen (which wouldn't be covered by a warranty claim unless you have care +) so that's a rsik you take. If you apply your own screen protector, and damage then that is your liability. If samsung do it (and they offered at cost) they cover it.
I did point out to Samsung UK that on first start the warning states that removing your screen protector voids the warranty. But the two service engineers I had conversations with said this wasn't the case.
Like I said, I have this on recorded transcript.
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No, I agree totally with the OP. The bubbling screen protector is a consumable and can be removed without voiding your warranty. I have this on record from Samsung UK.
Once removed, you run the risk of accidentally damaging your screen (which wouldn't be covered by a warranty claim unless you have care +) so that's a rsik you take. If you apply your own screen protector, and damage then that is your liability. If samsung do it (and they offered at cost) they cover it.
I did point out to Samsung UK that on first start the warning states that removing your screen protector voids the warranty. But the two service engineers I had conversations with said this wasn't the case.
Like I said, I have this on recorded transcript.
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So it seems the final verdict is equivocal. If you can easily have it replaced, there is no need to risk it. It sounds like Samsung employees aren't even sure. I trust what the manager at the Samsung store has to say. He specifically says the process of replacing inner screen protector has a different process as the foldable screen is not glass. Just trying to help out fellow Z Fold 3 owners and minimize risks.
Mine is needing replaced, can someone at the local Best Buy store be able to do this?