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Worth buying a damaged Gnex off Craigslist

Seller said they dropped it in water. It holds a charge but will turn off shortly after being powered on. They're asking $100. Worth it or should I pass? Sounds like a hardware problem so I don't think its fixable without dishing out a lot of money.
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I think you answered your own question. I'd say its definitely not worth it considering a lot of factors like how long it was in the water, what they did after they pulled it out, etc etc...

Replacing the logic board is cheaper than replacing the screen, so as long as the screen isn't cracked it shouldn't be that bad. However, you're not going to be able to easily find a replacement logic board yet. If it is well and truly broken, your best bet is to keep the screen and housing, then buy another Nexus that has a broken screen and frankenstein it together.

I'm looking for the back housing to a Verizon one, if anyone knows where I can get parts for them?
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tooter1 said:
I'm looking for the back housing to a Verizon one, if anyone knows where I can get parts for them?
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Search eBay! I found many mobile housing there
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ddgarcia05 said:
Seller said they dropped it in water. It holds a charge but will turn off shortly after being powered on. They're asking $100. Worth it or should I pass? Sounds like a hardware problem so I don't think its fixable without dishing out a lot of money.
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Not a good idea in my opinion!
Its like buying a used car with some issues and spending a lot of money to fix it's known bad issues then after sometime new bad issues will come up and you'll keep fixing it and so on that if u bought a new one wit would have been cheaper! Electronics are even worst!
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M7amad90 said:
Not a good idea in my opinion!
Its like buying a used car with some issues and spending a lot of money to fix it's known bad issues then after sometime new bad issues will come up and you'll keep fixing it and so on that if u bought a new one wit would have been cheaper! Electronics are even worst!
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Cars are different, though. Any issue with an engine that completely prevents it from running is not going to be traceable to any one particular part, especially if all of the parts are really old.
These phones literally have four major components that are easily replaceable, and only two of these components are going to keep the phone from being operational. If you replace both the logic board and the screen, it's practically a new phone.

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Search eBay! I found many mobile housing there
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I tried that route and, couldn't find any. Probably not putting the right words in search.
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Thanks for the replies. Gonna pass on the device.
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Not a good idea at all. Pay 300 more and you can get yourself a brand new one
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Screen issues but won't replace my device.

I bought my nexus from Google play and called Google but they said they can't give me a replacement but they can put me on to Samsung to send it in for repairs. I followed through and they gave me all the numbers and what not but the only reason I really wanted a new device was because of the scratches on my screen, and I don't think I can live without my phone for 10 days. What should I do, is there any way to fix the scratches? Would a screen protector cover it? Should I call back and complain seeing as though these issues were here since I bought the phone but I went on vacation on the third week after buying it.
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Mylenthes said:
I bought my nexus from Google play and called Google but they said they can't give me a replacement but they can put me on to Samsung to send it in for repairs. I followed through and they gave me all the numbers and what not but the only reason I really wanted a new device was because of the scratches on my screen, and I don't think I can live without my phone for 10 days. What should I do, is there any way to fix the scratches? Would a screen protector cover it? Should I call back and complain seeing as though these issues were here since I bought the phone but I went on vacation on the third week after buying it.
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I doubt complaining will help. The fact you have had it and used it for 3+ weeks without noticing the scratches are probably the reason Google are reluctant to replace it FOC. They probably assume you would notice and make a claim after a day or two, not a few weeks. A decent screen protector MAY cover the scratches and for a few dollars/pounds/euros its probably your best and easiest bet.
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killyouridols said:
I doubt complaining will help. The fact you have had it and used it for 3+ weeks without noticing the scratches are probably the reason Google are reluctant to replace it FOC. They probably assume you would notice and make a claim after a day or two, not a few weeks. A decent screen protector MAY cover the scratches and for a few dollars/pounds/euros its probably your best and easiest bet.
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Yeah its my fault, but I'm quite dissapointed I even have to go through this at all, my g2 never got a scratch and the nexus shluldmt have so much screen problems. I'll get a screen protector.
You think if I don't do anything that I can just not send it in? Or do I have to call or something?
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why not use a led light app to blowout the led? just a thought lol then they should have a reason to replace it

Dropped my PHone

I thought gorilla Glass was supposed to be unbreakable.....I dropped my phone and it shattered/splintered it....I don't have the money for replacement so I'm ****ed....

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I thought gorilla Glass was supposed to be unbreakable.....I dropped my phone and it shattered/splintered it....I don't have the money for replacement so I'm ****ed....
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I dont know where you got that gorilla glass is unbreakable......its scratch-resistant

asidrave said:
I dont know where you got that gorilla glass is unbreakable......its scratch-resistant
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Barely scratch resistant.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

no insurance?? check with your CC company.
they might be able to help you out.

Still got a broken screen? Msg me I might bw able to help you fix it
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Its scratch resistant. Where does it say its made of Nokia phones?
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Just so you know. it is the easiest glass i have ever replaced on a smart phone..

the screen is pretty scratch resistant lol i had it for 3 months without a screenprotector and 0 scratches, i got a screen protector now and the screen protector is all scratched up

I have had my sg2 for over a year never with a screen protector. Never scratched. Now this one for 2 months and no scratches. Dunno what u guys are doing to scratch it. I am a mechanic and use my phone with greasy and grit on my hands and never a scratch.
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Me too
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Where do you get one ?
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please explain....how much was just the glass
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wondercoolguy said:
please explain....how much was just the glass
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This ^^^ I dropped mines last week but I have sprint insurance but debating into dropping 200 already to get another phone.
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Mine fell into harsh rocky concrete from the hood of a truck, and it cracked in the very edge at the bottom. Bought a case and it hides it now.
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busted screen
I just bought my t-mobile note 2 two days ago and already my retarded @$$ dropped my phone and cracked the screen. Digitizer still works as I can still use my phone with full funtionality. The question I have is can I use a N7100 replacement screen on my sgh-T889? Help me out here fellas... I'm on the site all the time scrolling through the many threads for various reasons and Im sure you guys be smart enough to aswer this one. Thanks!!!

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I just bought my t-mobile note 2 two days ago and already my retarded @$$ dropped my phone and cracked the screen. Digitizer still works as I can still use my phone with full funtionality. The question I have is can I use a N7100 replacement screen on my sgh-T889? Help me out here fellas... I'm on the site all the time scrolling through the many threads for various reasons and Im sure you guys be smart enough to aswer this one. Thanks!!!
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Should be able to, screen is the same.

Get a case and screen protector and be careful with your $700+ phone!
I would try to fix it myself with a replacement screen off ebay, and once it's functioning again I would sell the fixed note 2 and buy a new one
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heWHOshallNOTbeNAMED said:
Get a case and screen protector and be careful with your $700+ phone!
I would try to fix it myself with a replacement screen off ebay, and once it's functioning again I would sell the fixed note 2 and buy a new one
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at first glance, it sounds kinda shady, but in reality who wouldn't pay like 400 dollars for THIS phone with a chinese knockoff screen

thatoneguy48260 said:
I just bought my t-mobile note 2 two days ago and already my retarded @$$ dropped my phone and cracked the screen. Digitizer still works as I can still use my phone with full funtionality. The question I have is can I use a N7100 replacement screen on my sgh-T889? Help me out here fellas... I'm on the site all the time scrolling through the many threads for various reasons and Im sure you guys be smart enough to aswer this one. Thanks!!!
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I broke my screen also only 2 days after buying it. I took it to a cell phone repair shop and they used an n7100 screen amd also digitizer. (Because they broke my digitizer replacing the glass) 2 days after that my phone just quit working. They refused to fix it because I signed a waiver. So I took it to another shop who said it was the wrong screen that caused the problems and it totally fried my phone. Not sure if they were right or not but I ended up dishing out the $700 for a second time for another new phone. Not sure if you want to chance it.
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Guess I got lucky. Bought an Elago case and iSmooth screen protector. Phone fell out of my pocket next day and happily bounced down an entire concrete staircase. The pen fell out and went even further. Case has few dings from concrete. Phone is in perfect condition, so is the pen.

heWHOshallNOTbeNAMED said:
Get a case and screen protector and be careful with your $700+ phone!
I would try to fix it myself with a replacement screen off ebay, and once it's functioning again I would sell the fixed note 2 and buy a new one
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Selling a replaced screen and passing it off as used from a factory installation _/'s
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Screen cracked. What do?

Hi guys. I recently dropped my phone and the screen has a line across the top of the phone. What do you recommend? Is there a place I can get a legit screen replacement for a cheap price? Thanks in advance!
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bobloiy said:
Hi guys. I recently dropped my phone and the screen has a line across the top of the phone. What do you recommend? Is there a place I can get a legit screen replacement for a cheap price? Thanks in advance!
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dont replace just the screen..it can be done but you risk the chance of dust getting between the lcd and glass which will drive you crazy.
get the lcd/digitizer replacement..usually around $150-260 and swap it yourself..i did mine and it was pretty easy

What a an lcd digitizer? Lol, sorry i don't really know much about this yet.
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he is saying not to replace just the glass, get the package that has the screen, the stylus sensor AND the glass
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reinaldistic said:
he is saying not to replace just the glass, get the package that has the screen, the stylus sensor AND the glass
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I just so happen to have a complete screen for sale for $150 shipped
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I'M Sorry to hear Your Cracked your Screen hope you get it Fix Good luck,
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I got my gn2 at best buy and pay 11$ a month for insurance... I'm happy to pay that cause i usually drop my phone every month or so and just take it there and get a loaner phone for bout 3days and then I get a refurbished gn2.. In the last 2years I've dropped, water damage and bricked over 10-12 phones and just gotta wait a few days for a refurbished one

Radio Shack does it for about $80 but you are without the phone for a few days.
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Broke my screen. Is 250 euro to fix it excessive?

Hello there
A few days ago I was using the public transport when my Note II fell on the ground. When my girlfriend asked if it was broken, I replied that the Note II was unbreakable. When I picked it up my screen was broken (karma hits player 1 for one million thousand trillion points). I mailed to the store I bought it from and they told me it would cost 250 euro's.
I'm wondering whether this is a normal price for a screen replacement.
Thank you for the replies!

Stores always want to rip you off! I have seen issues about screen on the galaxy s3 which obviously is different but almost the same. The glass can be bought for under $10 online and there are plenty of YouTube videos with instructions on how to do change it yourself. So to answer your question yes I think $250 is wayyyyy too much
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If it were me, I'd attempt to fix it myself, after reading up extensively and making sure I had the right tools.
Only you can contemplate whether it's worth it for you, watch some YouTube and make a decision
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The alternative is getting it fixed in a local 'foreign' shop here in my city. Not entirely reliable, but I have little to lose.
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Did you ask if they were going to change just the front glass or the whole display such as glass+ digitizer+amoled? Because if it's just the glass then it would be a major rip off! It's not that simple to just change the glass since it glued with an adhesive and you'll need to be very careful when removing it.
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bushako said:
Did you ask if they were going to change just the front glass or the whole display such as glass+ digitizer+amoled? Because if it's just the glass then it would be a major rip off! It's not that simple to just change the glass since it glued with an adhesive and you'll need to be very careful when removing it.
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Well they said they had to replace everything, which probably explains the hefty price tag.
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Fadawah said:
Well they said they had to replace everything, which probably explains the hefty price tag.
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I'd do some research before running to pay. These companies tell us w/e they want in hopes of making more money off customers
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First of all. If the screen is scratched or broken but still works it means than the screen is not damaged. Only upper glass over screen is broken and you can buy one from ebay for 20$ and replace yourself by video tutorial on youtube. Anyway if you fail to repar it yourself you can anytime go and replace whole screen for 250 eur. But I think its worth to try to repair upper glass only if screen is still responding after damage.
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