Just in case anyone was wondering, I recently needed my Droid RAZR M replaced. I used Asurion, they sent one replacement which itself was defective, and then another. Both replacements had the .78 stock ROM, which cannot be unlocked. Just thought I'd mention it.
On a lighter note, for the 2nd replacement Asurion included a free car charger and case for my trouble, so that was nice.
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My phone took a spill today - screen is cracked. Was thinking of fixing it cause spending 100 for an asurion claim to get a refurbished phone makes no sense to me - I would rather upgrade.
If I were to sell this phone as is - what would be a fair price? I unrooted just in case but could probably re-root if necessary.
Could also add in an extra battery and back cover at no charge probably.
I'd say no more than $60.
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$60 is kinda low I would think, when in used condition this phone fetches 180-250. Digitizers are inexpensive for this phone.
I just sold a Motorola Q9C (Old smartphone with windows 6.5) for $50. lol.
I guess ill just replace the digitizer and cancel my insurance.
Thanks for all of the opinions!
Hello, everyone I was just wondering if anyone knew why the galaxy s3 screen replacement is 5 times more than the iphone 4s screen. The s3 screen is around 230 on amazon and the iphone screen is only 40 some dollars. I was just wondering since I have replaced an iphone screen and it was pretty easy and cheap. So if I break my s3 screen its going to cost more to fix it than it is to get a new phone with my insurance. Unless someone knows where to get cheaper screens from. Thanks
My friend has an iphone fixing business and says it's almost impossible to get real oem screens and all the ones you see online are Chinese knockoffs.
40 is expensive btw for a Chinese one.
A real iphone screen is about 100 according to him though the 10 ones are just as good.
(though he buys in bulk from alibaba)
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Replacing just the glass for the s3 should run you about $25 or so.
Screen plus the digitizer will run you closer to $300.
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alvarez85 said:
Hello, everyone I was just wondering if anyone knew why the galaxy s3 screen replacement is 5 times more than the iphone 4s screen. The s3 screen is around 230 on amazon and the iphone screen is only 40 some dollars. I was just wondering since I have replaced an iphone screen and it was pretty easy and cheap. So if I break my s3 screen its going to cost more to fix it than it is to get a new phone with my insurance. Unless someone knows where to get cheaper screens from. Thanks
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Hey brother listen. There a repair center for samsung called RSI here in dallas texas. Its located in plano and they offer repair services for warranty phones and they charged me exactly $165 to change out the screen and digitizer. I have proof on this on my receipt when I had mine done. Its legit oem gear, no china crap. Check it out
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Replacing just the glass for the s3 should run you about $25 or so.
Screen plus the digitizer will run you closer to $300.
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The digitizer is attached to the screen itself, isn't it? (I know that the iPhone 4/4S and 5 have the LCD, digitizer and screen all fused together)
Are there any reliable sources from where to buy SGH-i747(m) screens?
Aside from going straight to a Samsung repair center?
No sure. Just got a replacement screen off of eBay and although it says Samsung on it I have doubts it is an authentic OEM part.
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I currently have 2 SIII housings that some people may enjoy snagging up from me. Both had broken glass plates but those are definitely replaceable. I actually just got both of my SIII housing replaced for $150 total ($75/) by a Sprint technician that I know personally and he let me keep the older housing alongside the camera hardware but not motherboard due to him saying that he unfortunately has to send that bsck which stinks but no problem. Instead of spending $300 on two replacement SIIIs from insurance I got both fixed by a sprint technician for the price of one insurance claim even though since glass was broken he is not allowed to fix/replace device/screen. Anyways, anyone inrerested in picking up even one to practice or learn how to apply a replacement glass plate on the front?
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What colors? How much? Could we get a few pictures.....
Yea , I can throw up a few pictures. Sorry, used to people already knowing that when I have spare parts I do not charge anything or charge very little for them. I will upload once I wake up a little nore for you all. I have 2 white housings. I will most likely guaranteed get rid of one but would like to keep one unless someone is willing to pay a few bucks for the second one.
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Pm me please. I'd definitely like a white housing and am absolutely willing to throw you a few for it.
YGPM
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All PMs have been replied to. I didn't realize Tapatalk has been giving me errors when checking PMs so just figured people weren't interested. Sorry about all that. Will be checking manually now over the web for PMs as often as I can(Probably every hour or so when I am able to). Thanks, all.
Hi, I have the Assurant Premium Handset Protection (PHP), which was required when I got my S4. It apparently is covered, although it looks like a $175 deductible is in place. Anyone have PHP and have cracked their screens? Curious about the process.
Thanks!
Call 611 tell them u cracked your screen. Asurion will ask you when u last used your phone, ask you some identity verification questions snd charge your credit/debit card 175... I got a brand new phone still sealed... nb4 modem 4.3 firmware .....
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Hi, I have the Assurant Premium Handset Protection (PHP), which was required when I got my S4. It apparently is covered, although it looks like a $175 deductible is in place. Anyone have PHP and have cracked their screens? Curious about the process.
Thanks!
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When you get sorted purchased a Urban Armor Gear case and Tech Armor Ballistic Glass. Tempered glass costs $15, looks way better than regular screen protectors and will take the hit for your screen if you drop it.
Just got my replacement yesterday. ..next day service. They sent me a brand new sealed replacement, and I now have an extra charger, spare battery, and headphones. All I have to send back is the phone itself. I'm even keeping my extra back cover. Also had the 4.3 mk2 Knox bootloader...did the OTA update to 4.4.2/nb4 modem...haven't re-rooted yet.
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hella356 said:
Hi, I have the Assurant Premium Handset Protection (PHP), which was required when I got my S4. It apparently is covered, although it looks like a $175 deductible is in place. Anyone have PHP and have cracked their screens? Curious about the process.
Thanks!
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They tried to tell me that PHP is required too but that was just a sales pitch. They make profit from selling that insurance. I'm using the warranty provided by my credit card and have a really low deductible of around $25. The next day replacement does sound like good service though.
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I got a Note 3, which pretty much improves upon everything of the S4, but is really stretching the limits of how big a phone I can deal with. I never dropped the S4 or S2 out of my hand, but I feel like I'm on the verge of it a lot with the Note. So I ordered an S4 glass lens replacement and am going to attempt to fix it myself for cheap. If I succeed, I'll probably return the Note and stick with the S4, but I'll miss the Note a lot. Hopefully I can pull it off. If I fail, I've got the Note, which is otherwise incredible. So for $6 I may be back running with the S4 or I could sell it to offset the price of the 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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