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Cracked screen

So I have a quick question, my epic has a cracked screen from dropping it in he road a while ago. I have a web crack at the home menu back and search button, in fact the search buttons glass is gone but it still word and there's two cracks leading up to the top of the phone. I now havetwo peices of tape over the screen(onion the right side one on the left ) this greatly reduces the picture quality and looks very strange. I was wondering if you guys know of a place where I could ether get a new glass and tear down video on how to replace it or a very good screen protector that won't reduce quality. I would also like to know what you guys would in my situation and I am a teen so I cannot buy another replacement for 100 bucks (and don't see why not just to upgrade at this point seeing yesterday I believe I have a 2 year upgrade (had hero then bought this on eBay )) or if I should get the Samsung galaxy 2 that's coming to sprint, thanks guys
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They will fix at sprint store for 35 pl us tax
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Or free if you have ins.
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420247paul said:
They will fix at sprint store for 35 pl us tax
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I already went there and they said they don't do that anymore they said I would need to get a replacement
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rulyskull said:
I already went there and they said they don't do that anymore they said I would need to get a replacement
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Yepp, I had to get a $100 replacemnt for mine.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

zanderman112 said:
Yepp, I had to get a $100 replacemnt for mine.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
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So I'm guessing you don't know a way I can get a replacement screen :/ and I just took the tape off the top, were its not spider webed cause is rather just take a chance I guess
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Anyone sell their 3D on craigslist to get this phone?

I'm wondering how much you sold it for and how long it took to sell. I see a buttload of them on craigslist in my area. I don't want to mark it rediculously low but I certainly don't want to make it too high to move.

I was going to list my Droid Charge, but Sprint offered me $185 trade in, so I took it. Saved me the hassle of selling it, and almost paid for my wife's E4GT.
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Sold for 300 on craigslist.. I posted for 340.. It's cool though. I sold my sensation for 350 as well... lol
I was pretty determined to get this phone.. lol

z31k said:
Sold for 300 on craigslist.. I posted for 340.. It's cool though. I sold my sensation for 350 as well... lol
I was pretty determined to get this phone.. lol
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Thanks - I posted for $325 - not even a nibble so far.

Man I am so considering this....just pulling the trigger is gonna be the tough part...eveyone liking the sgs2 so far?
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I'm trying.
http://austin.craigslist.org/mob/2575429941.html
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boe said:
Thanks - I posted for $325 - not even a nibble so far.
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Same here
sent from my damn EPIC TOUCH 4G!!!!

200 sold it today took 1 hour after I post it

I enjoy using ebay more. Saves me from getting hassled and dealing with no shows and what not.

sdc177 said:
I'm trying.
http://austin.craigslist.org/mob/2575429941.html
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Maybe that's because it doesn't look like an actual picture and condition of your phone. Try posting a more ordinary pic. People get scared by that extravagance attempted stuff. They think it's a scam. Oh and leave all the rooted and custom kernel talk out of it. Most people have no idea about that stuff.

tmacgarris6727 said:
200 sold it today took 1 hour after I post it
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For that price you basically robbed yourself LOL

just fyi for some people that sell on craigslist. Make sure your ad goes "live", meaning your ad actually shows up in search results.
Craigslist has this anti spam filter that says your ad is posted but never shows up in search results therefore no one can see it unless you give them the ad link. Had a problem with this when I tried to sell my evo 4g. Posted like 3 times and finally the last ad went live.
http://reviews411.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/craigslist-ad-not-showing-up-its-called-ad-ghosting/

I first posted it for $350. No bites. Then $325, still not bites. $300, nothing. $275, about 5 people interested and sold it the next day.

I currently have both my OG Epic and my EVO 3d and still no bites. I so want this phone.

Put it up for $250 and I sold it the next day. There were a lot up for 300 so I went for the big undercut to move it before Friday.
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stringsci said:
Put it up for $250 and I sold it the next day. There were a lot up for 300 so I went for the big undercut to move it before Friday.
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Thanks - I see a ton of them on craigslist where I live - looks like I'm not the only one anxious to get rid of their 3D.

boe said:
Thanks - I see a ton of them on craigslist where I live - looks like I'm not the only one anxious to get rid of their 3D.
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Supply and demand, sadly. I talked to a guy the other day that got one with an Otterbox Defender for 225.
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stringsci said:
Supply and demand, sadly. I talked to a guy the other day that got one with an Otterbox Defender for 225.
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Yup proves how big the phone Failed lol. Shoot its just a couple months old! The og evo was still selling for 200+ right before the 3d. came out
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I hate to have to lower the price on this thjng
sent from my damn EPIC TOUCH 4G!!!!

stringsci said:
Supply and demand, sadly. I talked to a guy the other day that got one with an Otterbox Defender for 225.
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Damn, where can I get deals like that?

[Q] Broke my screen, anyone have a good place to reccomend for parts?

It's the T989, I just want to buy the whole front piece including the LCD, any help would be appreciated and yes I already looked on ebay
Thanks

I had to replace my s2 screen unfortunately it cost me nearly as much as my s2 :-( I chose ebay
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Any unlocking cell shop in Florida can carry the devices parts. Might have to wait a few days but by then it would be cheaper than getting a new phone
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fmartine said:
I had to replace my s2 screen unfortunately it cost me nearly as much as my s2 :-( I chose ebay
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It's about $170 on ebay, hopefully its OEM
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Any unlocking cell shop in Florida can carry the devices parts. Might have to wait a few days but by then it would be cheaper than getting a new phone
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That's a good idea I'll check with my guy tomorrow thanks

Look around in Craigslist as well they have ads for that around that area
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My parts guy is getting the whole front end including bezel for $200, but my phone will look like a zebra because the front is black lol

How much would it cost u for replacement? Thats kinda high ,here on my end they charge about $100
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datrapstar said:
How much would it cost u for replacement? Thats kinda high ,here on my end they charge about $100
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I don't have insurance for t-mobile, I use simple, so I have to buy the part straight out I guess

Ahh that sucks. But my opinion, I rather buy another one just to have . Extra battery which is how I got mines. Paid 100$ and it came with a battery charger and 2 batteries included. Someone was hurting for money I guess. I didnt inspect it or nothing. Had water damage. Sent it in to tmo and the sent me another one for an extra 20$. Can't beat it for the price I paid
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datrapstar said:
Ahh that sucks. But my opinion, I rather buy another one just to have . Extra battery which is how I got mines. Paid 100$ and it came with a battery charger and 2 batteries included. Someone was hurting for money I guess. I didnt inspect it or nothing. Had water damage. Sent it in to tmo and the sent me another one for an extra 20$. Can't beat it for the price I paid
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true, I'm going to have to see if I can find a stronger case, if not, I might just go buy a commando for verizon, these phones are getting to expensive to repair these days

The sad story of a Broken Screen and no options...

Alright, so the unthinkable happened. Yes, I dropped my beloved Note II. Less than two weeks into owning it, too.
The drop was about 2 feet and landed on my foot, then bounced onto a tile floor (yeah, I know). The fall was light and hardly made a sound, but alas I now have a spiderweb originating on the left side of my screen. It's not too bad but here are some pictures so you know the kind of damage that can befall your phones.
It was VERY difficult to take pictures of, but it's easy to see under a light. I just thought some of you might want to know how easily the screen can be broken.
If anyone has any advice on dealing with this, It would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I'm in Canada with Bell, and have their smartphone premium care plan. I haven't spoken to anyone yet as this happened this evening, but it looks like it only covers accidental damage resulting in failure, for which i have to pay 150$ for a new phone (that seems to be the only option). So for now I think I'm stuck with a very sadly broken screen. If anyone cares, I'll update later after I talk to them.

I have same plan with Bell. You will be covered. Just have to pay the $150 on your next bill and send in your old one. My daughter dropped a 3 week old bold 9900 into the toilet and it was covered!
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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same happened to mine today but the damage is much worse.
If anyone has experience with repair options I'd love to hear about it.

I got mine on release day, and the guy in the store took their demonstrator to lunch and dropped it. Cracked the screen on the corner.

I replaced the screen on my Inspire and it wasn't too bad. I watched the video of replacing on the GN2 and it looked quite a bit easier, so I think you would be fine trying to replace yours. Good luck

Too funny. I did the same yesterday. Had it sitting on my wallet face down on the kitchen table and it slid. I caught it with my legs, rolled off my foot and hit the ground. About a 6 inch fall at most. Two big cracks and a chip. Two generations of notes, two broken screens Haha.
Have a square trade warranty and the phone actually functions like normal so there is at least that.
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Forgot to add this excellent site http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Galaxy+Note+2+-+N7100+Complete+Disassembly+&+Assembly/11811/1 Its where I learned how to do idevices.
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I got the AT&T protection plan for just 10 bucks more, covers everything...... EVERYTHING!
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45ACP1911 said:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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The problem is that I'm not sure if it's just the glass on the front that's broken, or the OLED/ touch panel itself (since I believe it is a single panel on this phone, right?), which is at minimum 200$ to order the part. I am entirely comfortable replacing it myself, though I don't want to pay that much if I can avoid it.
I'll take it to the Bell store tomorrow and see what they can do before doing anything else though.

SpectrumOnFire said:
The problem is that I'm not sure if it's just the glass on the front that's broken, or the OLED/ touch panel itself (since I believe it is a single panel on this phone, right?), which is at minimum 200$ to order the part. I am entirely comfortable replacing it myself, though I don't want to pay that much if I can avoid it.
I'll take it to the Bell store tomorrow and see what they can do before doing anything else though.
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If you can turn it on and see the OLED is providing images then its fine. The didgitizer is all you need to replace. The ifixit link is the best place to learn from. I replace screens on many phones and as long as you follow the golden rules your going to have a great repair experience.
1. Ask or search before you guess
2. NEVER EVER force anything. If it wont budge seems to require force. Check your sorce and ask first.
3. Double check all your connections
4. Keep a clean work space with plenty of light.
5. Stay geounded. (Usa a mat, strap, or whatever.)
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45ACP1911 said:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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So the link in this post should be the piece I would buy? (Thanks 45ACP1911)

Just curious. Do any of you guys have a case on when the Note fell ?

kvssvarma said:
Just curious. Do any of you guys have a case on when the Note fell ?
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Nope, no case. Got the Samsung tpu case incoming now though for when I send it in for warranty repair.
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drochro said:
I got the AT&T protection plan for just 10 bucks more, covers everything...... EVERYTHING!
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10 dollars more... every month
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majorbgss said:
10 dollars more... every month
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Plus deductible of $200 I believe.
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That's why I waited to buy from Best Buy, it's$10/mo, but no deductible. You might get a refurb if they can't fix it, but at least it is free.
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Astom22 said:
That's why I waited to buy from Best Buy, it's$10/mo, but no deductible. You might get a refurb if they can't fix it, but at least it is free.
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Does at&t give you a new one if they can't fix?
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sodomanaz said:
Plus deductible of $200 I believe.
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They have 2 insurance options
1) $7.00 - Insurance Only
2) $10.00 - Insurance + Better CS + GPS Location Services
When I was in the store to change sim cards, the in store rep told me only the $10.00 was available. However, when I called into AT&T CS, they allowed me to chose just the $7.00 option. $200.00 deductible still applies.
I believe it was covered in a previous thread, but Best Buy insurance does not cover lost or stolen phones.

pyo said:
They have 2 insurance options
1) $7.00 - Insurance Only
2) $10.00 - Insurance + Better CS + GPS Location Services
When I was in the store to change sim cards, the in store rep told me only the $10.00 was available. However, when I called into AT&T CS, they allowed me to chose just the $7.00 option. $200.00 deductible still applies.
I believe it was covered in a previous thread, but Best Buy insurance does not cover lost or stolen phones.
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Yeah my wife got the same deal and looking online at the bill I lold and unchecked the extra $3 as I'm smart enough and don't need att's help in regards of setting anything up or any kind of usage.
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AT&T Galaxy S3 LCD/Digitizer Combo (White)

I'm in need of an AT&T S3 LCD/Digitizer combo (White) but these things are so dang expensive!... like $300!
Does anyone have any or know of a place to get this part for cheap?
And yes, I'm looking for OEM replacements.
Thanks guys.
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EBay
And as far as I know the digitizer is the same on all us variants
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EBay
And as far as I know the digitizer is the same on all us variants
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I was thinking that same thing... but it sucks that I can't find this part for less than $240. Highway robbery. =/
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I went and got insurance since my phone was less than a month old when I cracked the screen
The total including the enrollment fee and the deductible was around$140
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gtuansdiamm said:
I went and got insurance since my phone was less than a month old when I cracked the screen
The total including the enrollment fee and the deductible was around$140
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Thanks. May just have to do it that way.
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Thanks. May just have to do it that way.
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I just got mine replaced by Samsung Canada for 240 without insurance.

Here http://www.tmart.com/search.html?typeid=3204:3215&q=galaxy+s3
If you're lucky, the item might be shipped from their US warehouse
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Xcor3 said:
Here http://www.tmart.com/search.html?typeid=3204:3215&q=galaxy+s3
If you're lucky, the item might be shipped from their US warehouse
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Be careful about buying a cheaper display from some 3rd party store that ships out of Hong Kong. It might end up being a low end LCD instead of the replacement AMOLED. I bought mine off ebay for 220 shipped. I'd rather pay a little more than end up with a crappy display. At that point minas well just throw it away.
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I was thinking that same thing... but it sucks that I can't find this part for less than $240. Highway robbery. =/
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The phone retails for $600 (for the 16gb version). The display is 50% of the phone. $240 is not highway robbery if you break it down. I'll admit, as I've had to replace mine, that if FEELS like highway robbery but your buying one of the more essential parts of the Phone. You can do without the wifi, the bluetooth, headphone jack, speaker phone, maybe a button or 2. But you HAVE to have the high end display.

setzer715 said:
Be careful about buying a cheaper display from some 3rd party store that ships out of Hong Kong. It might end up being a low end LCD instead of the replacement AMOLED. I bought mine off ebay for 220 shipped. I'd rather pay a little more than end up with a crappy display. At that point minas well just throw it away.
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The phone retails for $600 (for the 16gb version). The display is 50% of the phone. $240 is not highway robbery if you break it down. I'll admit, as I've had to replace mine, that if FEELS like highway robbery but your buying one of the more essential parts of the Phone. You can do without the wifi, the bluetooth, headphone jack, speaker phone, maybe a button or 2. But you HAVE to have the high end display.
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Sir, what do you mean low end lcd instead of the replacement AMOLED?
What If I told you that most of the parts they sell on ebay comes from hong kong?
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Xcor3 said:
Sir, what do you mean low end lcd instead of the replacement AMOLED?
What If I told you that most of the parts they sell on ebay comes from hong kong?
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Yes I understand that most parts are made in China. I simply mean that parts from China can also be the other end of the spectrum, low end. You have to be careful who you buy from. Make sure it's a reputable company selling genuin parts. Buying through Ebay give's buyers protection from fake products. Buying from Tmart does not.
And, yes, there are low end crap replacement screens out there. When my son decided to "test" his 3GS otterbox with his other friend and the display quit working once the phone hit the ground I opted for a cheap replacement. He really didn't care as long as it still worked, plus he's lucky I fixed it at all and didn't give him my 7 year old moto flip as punishment. That display came from a Hong-Kong retailer, but I knew what I was buying from them.

is the lcd the same for i747 i535 i9300?
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is the lcd digitizer the same for all models? i feel like it must be different, why else would they be labeled by model?
like this one, the seller says not to use with anything but the 9300: ( i cant post links)]
search ebay for: Samsung Galaxy S3 LCD+Digitizer RED Original
but if thats the case the verizon ones are the most expensive... why????
i'll call samsung tonight...
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i asked a samsung live chat guy, he said that the lcd and digitizer are the same throughout all models, the difference is in the frame. i found other posts here backing that up **
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just called samsung, only cost 135.31 after shipping!!! thats a total of only 135.31!!! whats the point of accidental warranty???

Ivie said:
is the lcd digitizer the same for all models? i feel like it must be different, why else would they be labeled by model?
like this one, the seller says not to use with anything but the 9300: ( i cant post links)]
search ebay for: Samsung Galaxy S3 LCD+Digitizer RED Original
but if thats the case the verizon ones are the most expensive... why????
i'll call samsung tonight...
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i asked a samsung live chat guy, he said that the lcd and digitizer are the same throughout all models, the difference is in the frame. i found other posts here backing that up **
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just called samsung, only cost 135.31 after shipping!!! thats a total of only 135.31!!! whats the point of accidental warranty???
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Does Samsung sell it to you for $135.31? Can you share more info like the phone number. I need one replacement.
Thanks.
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