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so I was looking around amazon and I found that they have houseings already available for our phones..
http://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-HTC-..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1294954472&sr=1-5
808HD2 said:
so I was looking around amazon and I found that they have houseings already available for our phones..
http://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-HTC-..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1294954472&sr=1-5
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sadly, I only need two things for this phone: a new battery cover and a better screen (i got a bad one). Unfortunately this only comes with one of those things, and Im not pain $85 for a battery cover. (not sure Id know how to install a screen even if it DID have one).
jmwils3 said:
sadly, I only need two things for this phone: a new battery cover and a better screen (i got a bad one). Unfortunately this only comes with one of those things, and Im not pain $85 for a battery cover. (not sure Id know how to install a screen even if it DID have one).
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Lol yeah no screen just the body.. I seen ebay someone selling oem battery covers, dunno if its new tho.
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808HD2 said:
Lol yeah no screen just the body.. I seen ebay someone selling oem battery covers, dunno if its new tho.
Where? I'll even buy used, as long as its not all scratched and stuffed.
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jmwils3 said:
sadly, I only need two things for this phone: a new battery cover and a better screen (i got a bad one). Unfortunately this only comes with one of those things, and Im not pain $85 for a battery cover. (not sure Id know how to install a screen even if it DID have one).
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They're on Ebay for $79.95 +$4.99 shipping, you can save a couple of pennys.
Red and Black ONLY!
xs11e said:
They're on Ebay for $79.95 +$4.99 shipping, you can save a couple of pennys.
Red and Black ONLY!
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80 dollars for a COVER. Not the full housing, just the cover? thats ridiculous. Especially when my student account with amazon ships for free.
jmwils3 said:
80 dollars for a COVER. Not the full housing, just the cover? thats ridiculous. Especially when my student account with amazon ships for free.
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I found one for you but it expensive
http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-T-MOBI..._Accessories&hash=item3a62449346#ht_575wt_967
808HD2 said:
I found one for you but it expensive
http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-T-MOBI..._Accessories&hash=item3a62449346#ht_575wt_967
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yeah, but a heck of a lot better than $80. Ill message the seller and see if he might be willing to negotiate that price some, too. Who knows, some are.
Side note, anybody know of any skins that might cover over the small scratches on my backplate that might be cheaper than $40?
You could try some vynil skins/stickers? Easily found on Ebay too.
Or just get a case to cover it up.
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What the hell 85 buck... blah tmobile insurance cover the battery door if broken so I'm good
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If you have a malfunction of the housing due to manufacturer defect then you can return it for a replacement. My housing was squeaking around the buttons and I'm returning it for that reason, outside of the remorse period. But if your phone is less than one year old (which all of these are) it's covered by warranty. Call Tmo customer support and complain until they give you a new one.
I'd like one just to make it look better...
I'm thinking about getting this phone, and would like a white one IF it wasn't two shades of grey in the back.
I've replaced quite a few housings on phones I've owned (BB Pearl, T-Mo G1, and a T-Mo Mytouch) - my big hesitation would be disassembling a phone that's under warranty, which I haven't done before...
...but a little electroplating, and the metal pieces on the back could be copper color (and matching) instead of mismatched shades of grey.. plus white.. plus chrome on the front (which might also be able to be plated).
Don't know if it's worth $100 plus voiding my warranty... though I'm a big fan of customizing things...
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-HTC-Mytouch...408945?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c18b217b1
Batter Cover
Vinsane said:
You could try some vynil skins/stickers? Easily found on Ebay too.
Or just get a case to cover it up.
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Got a skin for a few bucks now my entire phone is red. Thanks, bro!
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Hoping to hear from people who have dealt with this before. Cracked my screen pretty badly but luckily (relatively...) it still works as far as i know. I don't have insurance and while I'm gonna deal with it for now I'd eventually like to get it replaced, fixed, or upgrade to a new phone. What are ballpark figures for cost considering my contract isn't up for another year and a half and i don't have insurance? What would you do if you were in my situation?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Spr...722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33759177aa
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Looks promising, thanks for the link. I'm guessing this is my cheapest option? I'm sure replacing or upgrading the phone would be much more expensive
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Slightly off topic, but how'd you manage to do it? I know our screens are Gorilla Glass and that mine has been through some pretty crazy drops already...
Are you the guy who called me this morning about the Galaxy S2 Screen? or is this just a coincidence in my world?
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Slightly off topic, but how'd you manage to do it? I know our screens are Gorilla Glass and that mine has been through some pretty crazy drops already...
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Ultimately i can't blame anything but my own carelessness. Long story short i accidentally crushed it between some heavy metal hinges on a forklift...the gorilla glass didn't stand a chance.
ReFiLL said:
Are you the guy who called me this morning about the Galaxy S2 Screen? or is this just a coincidence in my world?
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Coincidence. But i feel his melancholy and angst.
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my advice: get it fixed
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Sprint will not repair the screen, so that's not an option. Replacing the phone would be around $250 cheapest for a used device, $550 for a retail price device. Sending it in to a 3rd party repair company would cost you the $150 for the screen plus hourly labor, making it closer to $200. Factor in shipping cost and you may as well buy a phone.
Replacing the screen is easy. Undo the 6 philips head screws in the back housing, work a thin plastic wedge around the rim and pop the housing off. Undo the two screws on the board, unclip the ribbon cables, reverse the process onto the new screen. Takes about 15 minutes if you haven't done it before.
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But where do you just buy the gorilla glass for this phone?
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You don't. You buy the entire fused assembly I linked. Digi + display
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If you do find just the glass they don't seal right then they look worse than a cracked screen.
Why not just add insurance and get it fixed that way
From the 2nd galaxy
I have a brand new white LCD for epic touch if you want it, I don't need it . Same thing as what thy linked on eBay. Pretty simple to assemble too. I'd sell it to ya way cheaper.
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gronimo21 said:
Why not just add insurance and get it fixed that way
From the 2nd galaxy
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Sprint won't allow that. If that were the case everybody would be doing that.
If I were you I would buy dude's screen who is posted above this post and after that I would go on YouTube to see if I could find a video on how to assemble or replace the Epic touch's screen. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
If I helped you out in any way please thank me. Thanks.
If the Insurance was added the best you could do is process and insurance claim and get a refurbished phone for $100.
Changing out the screen is pretty simple. Just make sure you watch the camera connection at the top and the one at the bottom of the board. Every DIYer seems to miss those two.
It's very unfortunate that our assemblies cost so much, when the iphone assembly is like 40 bucks and to get it installed will run about 90 if you don't do it yourself. Our phone seriously needs cheaper replacement parts.
afive720 said:
I have a brand new white LCD for epic touch if you want it, I don't need it . Same thing as what thy linked on eBay. Pretty simple to assemble too. I'd sell it to ya way cheaper.
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That would be awesome! Just PM'ed you
You can search on Craigslist and eBay for phones with bad esn. And simply make one working out of two.
You can ask on forums for people who bricked their phones beyond returning point and sprint refuses to help them.
But of the guy above gives you a good deal. Take it.
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Have you actually had Sprint tell you no? Have you actually gone into a corporate store and asked?
I ask because they replaced my cracked screen on my HTC EVO 4G a few months back, no questions asked, totally free.
kdoggy said:
Have you actually had Sprint tell you no? Have you actually gone into a corporate store and asked?
I ask because they replaced my cracked screen on my HTC EVO 4G a few months back, no questions asked, totally free.
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Yes, I went in the day it happened and asked if they could replace it or what my options were. Other than buying a new phone for retail price, they said they couldn't do anything and didn't even do the repairs themselves. They just referred me to World of Wireless (I called them and they were charging $250 for the 'custom order' repair they'd have to do).
Buy a new one off Amazon for $8.00 and install it yourself. It take about a half hour and save a bunch of money
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These are from my eBay Watch List :
$19.99 (Glass Only,without LCD)
Code:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Glass-Outer-Lens-Touch-Screen-Cover-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Epric-4G-D710-/110890421087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d1958b5f#ht_2808wt_1269
$79.99
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Epic-4G-Touch-D710-LCD-Screen-Assembly-Digitizer-Sprint-Galaxy-S-2-II-/320922823964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab87dad1c#ht_500wt_1156
How to
Code:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f9pJTltvZ0
Good Luck!
I just replaced the glass and lcd's in two of my evo 4gs. Cost me $50 each. Pretty simple to do. Find a YouTube video like he said, it'll make all the difference.
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Well, I'm no stranger to large phones. I currently have my trusty Dell Streak Mini with me running along with DSC but my contract's coming to an end and I have made the choice on getting the Note II in about a week or two. Seemed right considering I couldn't let go of my 5 inch screen and Best Buy was giving away $50 gift cards left and right allowing to pay $50 less for for the phone. I've been reading up a lot on the phone and have just been wondering what exactly are some of your own personal tips you find handy with the device? I'm a bit of a power user so I like learning neat ways of doing stuff
here's an important tip
quit asking about the phone and just buy it now...you cant imagine how much better it is than any other phone out right now..
wase4711 said:
here's an important tip
quit asking about the phone and just buy it now...you cant imagine how much better it is than any other phone out right now..
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Believe me, I'd do it in a heartbeat but my contract doesn't end until the end of next week
if you go to the att store, or even best buy, they will let you get it now...I guarantee they don't care you are a couple of weeks away from the end...
If you go to an AT&T store they will let you upgrade up to 14 days in advance. At least that's what they've told me.
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Best tip ever:flash the latest clean rom ACE 4.5 when you get it
Att stores don't do price match and their prices are usually higher than best buy or anyone else. In other words, buy your phone at best buy or some place other than att stores.
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jamesc760 said:
Att stores don't do price match and their prices are usually higher than best buy or anyone else. In other words, buy your phone at best buy or some place other than att stores.
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That's not true, Att is a lot cheaper then best buy if your buying out right. Now on contract it just depends on who has a better deal for a two year agreement.
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Well after you purchase the phone this "GALAXY Note II User's Digest" on the play store has some good tips.
ALso there are a number of youtube videos showing tips.
Put it in a case. This phone can be pretty fragile.
Use the volume increase mod, or the latest Perseus kernel to gain access to audio tweaks. The headphone jack by default is a bit quieter than other phones (well, it's quiet for me anyway).
Get best buy to price match amazon wireless $199
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Thanks for the tips so far, I'll make sure to keep them in thought
jamesc760 said:
Att stores don't do price match and their prices are usually higher than best buy or anyone else. In other words, buy your phone at best buy or some place other than att stores.
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I'll be getting it from best buy. I get paid at the end of this week so I'll buy it over the weekend. Best Buy was also where I got my Streak and they were handing out $50 gift cards at the beginning of the month which can be used towards the phone making the final cost $150 before taxes.
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Put it in a case. This phone can be pretty fragile.
Use the volume increase mod, or the latest Perseus kernel to gain access to audio tweaks. The headphone jack by default is a bit quieter than other phones (well, it's quiet for me anyway).
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I was thinking about getting a case too. Everyone I've talked to says otterboxes are pretty great at protecting phones. I've personally never needed one but I'll be looking into the otterbox commuter.
Personally, I use a Belkin folio case, but I just ordered a Spigen Hardbook. I enjoy the flip-style cases, but everyone has a preference. I think the flip-style cases add a bit of class to the phone. I would love a full leather folio of some sort, but genuine leather is a bit expensive :/
Oh, and my screen scratched. I recommend the iSmooth screen protectors. You literally forget that they're even on there. I'm not impressed with the 'gorilla glass' on this phone. Seriously, not a single one of my other phones scratched before and this is the first time I've ever used a screen protector. It literally scratched in my pocket (nothing else was in the pocket, must've been a grain of sand or something).
The otterbox is great, but it's BULKY. I can't comment on the commuter, but you definitely don't want to add much more bulk to an already large phone. To each his own though, if you can live with a little more baggage, go for it
Hello all,
So after the nth drop, my note has a crack in the upper left corner of the screen. Not an issue yet, but I can foresee it delaminating eventually.
I have found the screen assembly on fleabay for ~$180.
it's this the cheapest price available or is there a cheaper one somewhere? I imagine these eBay sellers must be running a significant profit margin.
Thanks in advance,
Roman
Sell your note and keep 180 $ and add it together and buy a new phone.
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You can buy a second hand note with $250...
So, yeah, just sell it (maybe hard), and just buy a new phone.
comscier said:
You can buy a second hand note with $250...
So, yeah, just sell it (maybe hard), and just buy a new phone.
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Maybe. Is there a member on this board who has superbricked their phone and wants to sell it? I would pay about 100 bucks for the screen, as long as there are no scratches.
It is possible to replace just the glass...
There are many videos on Youtube for the S3.. I did the same with my Note
I have an opportunity to purchase an unlocked T-Mobile G3 for $350. The caveat is the unit has a decent scratch about 1.5" right in the middle of the screen. You can easily see it with the screen off and in most lighting conditions. With the screen on, you cannot see it. This is right on the borderline for me. I am waffling so much because I know its a great deal but I am anal about the condition of my phones. I am putting it out there and see what everyone on here says. I need to grab it tomorrow if I am going that way. Its being held for me.
I wouldn't do it. If you get the phone, the only thing you will notice will be the big ass scratch. After a while of looking at the scratch, you will decide to get the screen replaced so that you don't have to see the big ass scratch anymore. Lg will charge you $150 and you will realize that you could've purchased a mint one for the same 500 dollars you just spent on yours. This is exactly what happened to me with a HTC one x
Depending onhhow bad the scratch is a screen protector may make it invisible.
Wouldn't touch it.
Thanks guys. I already told the guy no and just came back on here to see what responses I have. I just couldn't do it.
I would have taken it in a heartbeat... Could have It replaced under warranty for $5-$20( depending on if you have insurance) through tmobile and have a brand new phone for 350
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I'd definitely have done it. You could do a warranty replacement for $5 and have a brand new one overnighted to you if you have insurance. $20 and ground shipping(pay for faster) without just like the guy above me said. They usually try to send refurbs but the phone is so new there aren't any yet. I work for T-Mobile.
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