Check out LCD4PDA who is one of the best sellers on e bay. He's helped me a few times in a crunch with some screens I've replaced.
Because of me sharing my gratitude in this thread here,
he's decided to lookout for all of us and provide us a discount on these LCD screen replacement units he sells on Ebay. He usually has them in large quantities so getting the one you want should not be a problem. He sells screens for other models as well so if you're looking for a different phone's LCD, check his other auctions or email him directly for that. The discount also applies to other model screens as well.
Feel free to enter this code after you purchase your screen unit:
Promo code: Promo_tiguy99
Discount: $4 shipping fee refund
Valid through 01/01/2008
Email him after the auction is over and let him know you want the shipping discount.
T mobile Dash screens usually sell about 40, shipping is around 10-12 dollars so with the discount you should be getting the lowest price on Ebay since the average LCD price is about 5-10 more than his plus you get it in 2-3 days vs ordering them from Hong Kong which can take a week or longer to arrive.
I don't any get credit or anything like that for this. I put in the effort to promote this so people here looking to replace their LCD screens can benefit!
Hopefully you should never have to replace your LCD screen but if you do at least you now have a connection and one of the best customer service experiences you can have as well.
Enjoy!
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I just bought one from them. It was shipped very quickly with tools and color instructions. Dash is as good as new.
gottifour said:
I just bought one from them. It was shipped very quickly with tools and color instructions. Dash is as good as new.
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Sweet! I'm glad everyone's having a good experience with them. Their customer service is superb. I had a technical issue that other sellers/companies would shy away from but LCD4PDA walked me through it and even went as far as helping me with a replacement which I got very fast.
They took a bad situation (cracked LCD) and made it very pleasant which is why I'm going to the extent to vouch on their behalf!
Title says all. I was goofing around and had my phone in my pocket and landed on it cracking the screen in the corner. Digitizer still works but where can I find a real honest to god OEM replacement screen?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-LCD-DISPLAY-SCREEN-REPLACEMENT-HTC-G2-DESIRE-Z-/350485715231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519a93991f
I don't want to get a cheap ripoff replacement but this looks legit (I guess) Anyone care to give an expert input on if I should get this or not?
Much thanks in advance. (Back to my Moto RAZR V3 til then)
are you sure you broke the digitizer, the lcd screen, or both?
the digitizer should cost you around $20
what you posted is the actualy lcd screen
I would buy from a US seller just avoid any complications.
check the feedback rating on the ebay seller you are buying from
chances are, they have sold the exact prduct before. See what other buyers have to say about their purchase
The digitizer is fine. I checked the function using droid explorer screencast. I cracked the LCD.
I just don't want to replace the screen with some knockoff poor quality LCD.
Thanks for the reply.
Then buying any lcd screen on ebay should be fine. You should understand that generally people on ebay aren't trying to sell you fake or non quality products, unless its blatantly a scam or too good to be true. Buy from a US seller just in case something goes, its easier to deal with. China and other overseas sellers may be able to get you the same product for less, but transit times can take a while. And paypal only has a 45 day grace period for opening disputes to get your money back, in case things go terribly wrong.
-- experienced ebayer
And there's many teardown guides on youtube to get you going. Easy peasy, as long as you're gently and can handle things carefully
By the way, Use the thanks button. A lot better than saying thanks in a post
Gotcha.. I whacked that button for you.
Tearing into the phone won't be an issue. The seller I have linked above is stateside so I will go ahead and purchase that and hopefully be tossing the V3 into backup phone status.
I am one of those people who have a crack on my nexus screen.
its not a major crack in the middle of my screen so I am not rushing to get it fixed, but when I contacted a lot of repair shops near me, the price to replace the LCD is seems to range in $300-400.
will this price ever go down? some guy told me it will only go up as time passes..
im not sure if he said that so I'll go fix my phone at his shop
or
if he was being honest...
so the question is
will the price of repair cost for this phone go down eventually? if so, will it ever be around $100-200?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Gonna have to do it yourself for a fraction of the price. It is not worth it to pay $300 for a repair... that's well over 1/2 the price of what a used device goes for. Even like $200 is atrociously high.
The cheapest I have found the replacement screen is $269, so the quotes you are getting sound about right. You could try to buy the screen and do it yourself. If you want to try it, here is a link to the part on Ebay: http://tinyw.in/vXxI. Also, for a complete teardown tutorial go here: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Teardown/7182/1. Even though that is for the GSM model, it should still help you out because there isn't much difference.
As far as him telling you that it will get more expensive, I don't know. It is possible because because of supply and demand. It's also possible it could get cheaper especially if third party Chinese vendors start making them. You can get a screen & digitizer for an iPhone 3GS for $8 from China. They are not the same quality you would get from OEM's, but they do work. I have bought and fixed many, many broken iPhones and used the aftermarket screens and sold them for profit. The problem is, the Galaxy Nexus is not near as popular as the iPhone, so it's hit or miss whether or not these thrid party vendors will make them. If it was a Galaxy S 2, you could probably find it.
Good luck!
PS. Get the insurance next time. You would have to pay $100 deductible, but you would get a refurbished or brand new phone and usually the next business day after filing the claim.
You should definitely give Samsung a call, you should see the answers I posted in my related thread: [Q] Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515) Replacement Screen -- Answered and see if my notes there help you. I got my phone repaired for less than $165.00 which seems to be in your $100-$200 range.
Getting it repaired for $270 is INSANE people...you could get a new Galaxy Nexus for $349 from the Play Store right now.
I just cracked my screen (so dumb and I just knew it was cracked fro mthe way it hit the ground completely flat on the screen)...Samsung told me it will cost me $250 not including shipping...others have told me different prices from Samsung which is very disconcerting....I said screw it and ordered the entire LCD/Digitizer display from Ebay for $199 with expedited shipping which came out to $224....I'm pissed about about paying this price but I have a white Galaxy Nexus and want to keep a white one....so I just got fed up and ordered it...the process for doing it yourself doesn't seem too hard...and I already have a screw driver that fits the screws holding the phone together behind the battery door...hopefully all goes well tomorrow.
I actually just got off chat support with a Samsung rep, and they told me that it would be roughly $165 to send it in for replacement. Most everything else hovers around $150-$200, so I figure I'll just send it in to them.
Botched Attempt, WHAT TO look out for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-glass-lens-replacement-t1946828/post51659636
Botched Attempt, WHAT TO look out for
I just bought a new OEM screen digitizer LCD for less than 85. shipped on eBay.
Yeah, I had a crack in the digitizer glass. I bought a used ebay screen for $50 and replaced it myself. Works like a charm.
Update 1:
Did not get a chance to mail it due to family reasons but did mail it on last monday. Currently, the Samsung Online Service Status Checker Message window shows the following:
*06/14/2013//09:48:13//000*******//Telephone//ASC*
6/14/2013 8:47 AM-Jesus Esq****: Accessory: BATTERY
*06/14/2013//09:48:13//000*******//Telephone//ASC*
6/14/2013 8:47 AM-Jesus Esq*****: The unit has been received. Pack Condition: Fair Packaging (Box & Cushion)
The other changes: Expected Completion Date: 06/21/2013.
As mentioned, will update with whatever changes (major) happen to this repair for information to anyone who faces the same.
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Initial Post: So, the Awesome S4 without a case, slipped out of my hand mid call, and landed on the bottom left corner and cracked the inside LCD/LED.
The Gorilla Glass is not cracked, only the front top bezel lining (metal) is dinged. The phone works flawlessly, with the calls, the internet and push services including the vibrating and everything fully functional.
The phone turned on but the display is bleeding, which I think is strange as this is supposed to be a AMOLED display. (I could be wrong and if so, I apologize)
Anyways, I searched online and found a way to fix it at home, but it required a lot of tinkering with things (the removing of the Gorilla Glass and the LED part, as the remaining was a piece of cake) that I was not comfortable doing.
Found a couple threads about cracked front glass and Sammy stating they will charge over $300 for fixing it.
Being skeptical, I still called Sammy, as I am hating using the spare iPhone sitting around my house (it takes a micro sim).
Was directly connected to the closest Service Center in Dallas, TX. Talked to this amazing lady who told me, that it could be anywhere from $25 - $200 to fix it. The price was awesome. I am willing to pay $200 as it is affordable, considering I paid over 600 for the phone.
Hopefully, none of you awesome folks have to go through this, but just in case, I created this thread to give you an exact number (cost wise).
Will keep you posted.
Here is something from the repair order:
Product Information
Model Number : SGH-M919xxxxxx
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Product Symptoms : Technical Inquiry/LCD / Touch Panel / LED/Touch Screen Cracked - STD/LCD fee
Warranty : In Warranty
Shipping Information
Contact / Return Information
Customer Name : xxxx xxxx
Address :
Email Address : xxxxxxxxxx
Home Phone : xxxxxxxxxx
Alt. Phone :
Authorized Service Center Information
Name : SAMSUNG REPAIR CENTER,RSI
Address : 2901 SUMMIT AVE SUITE 100 Plano TX 75074
Phone : 888-987-4357
Fax : 469-241-4774
Estimated Repair Cost: $200
Std. Repair Fee : $65.00
LCD Repair Fee: $119.75
Subtotal: $200
Tax : $15.25
* Your handset may be in warranty by date; however your handset may be out of warranty by Condition. The Samsung Warranty clearly states that Out of Warranty repairs will incur a repair fee.
* After the product repair is completed, Samsung will charge the repair cost.
Total Amount Charged
Repair Total: $200
Cubed Guru said:
So, the Awesome S4 without a case, slipped out of my hand mid call, and landed on the bottom left corner and cracked the inside LCD/LED.
The Gorilla Glass is not cracked, only the front top bezel lining (metal) is dinged. The phone works flawlessly, with the calls, the internet and push services including the vibrating and everything fully functional.
The phone turned on but the display is bleeding, which I think is strange as this is supposed to be a AMOLED display. (I could be wrong and if so, I apologize)
Anyways, I searched online and found a way to fix it at home, but it required a lot of tinkering with things (the removing of the Gorilla Glass and the LED part, as the remaining was a piece of cake) that I was not comfortable doing.
Found a couple threads about cracked front glass and Sammy stating they will charge over $300 for fixing it.
Being skeptical, I still called Sammy, as I am hating using the spare iPhone sitting around my house (it takes a micro sim).
Was directly connected to the closest Service Center in Dallas, TX. Talked to this amazing lady who told me, that it could be anywhere from $25 - $200 to fix it. The price was awesome. I am willing to pay $200 as it is affordable, considering I paid over 600 for the phone.
Hopefully, none of you awesome folks have to go through this, but just in case, I created this thread to give you an exact number (cost wise).
Will keep you posted.
Here is something from the repair order:
Product Information
Model Number : SGH-M919xxxxxx
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Product Symptoms : Technical Inquiry/LCD / Touch Panel / LED/Touch Screen Cracked - STD/LCD fee
Warranty : In Warranty
Shipping Information
Contact / Return Information
Customer Name : xxxx xxxx
Address :
Email Address : xxxxxxxxxx
Home Phone : xxxxxxxxxx
Alt. Phone :
Authorized Service Center Information
Name : SAMSUNG REPAIR CENTER,RSI
Address : 2901 SUMMIT AVE SUITE 100 Plano TX 75074
Phone : 888-987-4357
Fax : 469-241-4774
Estimated Repair Cost: $200
Std. Repair Fee : $65.00
LCD Repair Fee: $119.75
Subtotal: $200
Tax : $15.25
* Your handset may be in warranty by date; however your handset may be out of warranty by Condition. The Samsung Warranty clearly states that Out of Warranty repairs will incur a repair fee.
* After the product repair is completed, Samsung will charge the repair cost.
Total Amount Charged
Repair Total: $200
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I would go with Sammy fixing it. The LCD Digitizer combo (youre easiest approach) is going for approx 229 on ebay. Didn't see one lower than that.
Plus, if Sammy fixes it, youre warranty is still in good standing. I seriously don't think 200 is bad for complete repair fee including parts and labor. thats really cheap actually.
elesbb said:
I would go with Sammy fixing it. The LCD Digitizer combo (youre easiest approach) is going for approx 229 on ebay. Didn't see one lower than that.
Plus, if Sammy fixes it, youre warranty is still in good standing. I seriously don't think 200 is bad for complete repair fee including parts and labor. thats really cheap actually.
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Agreed. But, as I forgot to mention, I am a bit skeptical with the cost. I am sure they will let me know. That is why I created this thread for anyone who might need info.
I am just SOL to have to pay for it. But at least on the bright side, I will not have to use this stupid iPhone or change sim to regular and go back to the rooted Sensation.
I was planning on rooting the S4 but I dropped it before I got home and well....lol.
Agreed. The cheapest I was able to find that included the tools (screwdrivers and such) was for $233 shipped. But the process of removing and screen and glass was just a little gruesome.
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Agreed. But, as I forgot to mention, I am a bit skeptical with the cost. I am sure they will let me know. That is why I created this thread for anyone who might need info.
I am just SOL to have to pay for it. But at least on the bright side, I will not have to use this stupid iPhone or change sim to regular and go back to the rooted Sensation.
I was planning on rooting the S4 but I dropped it before I got home and well....lol.
Agreed. The cheapest I was able to find that included the tools (screwdrivers and such) was for $233 shipped. But the process of removing and screen and glass was just a little gruesome.
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If you buy the digitizer and LCD preglued, repairing it yourself is a sinch. I have done it already and its easy. But, repairing just one, ha good luck xD major PITA.
If they quoted you on a price, then thats what they have to stick with. I mean, the issue is clear, a cracked LCD screen. So they know right away what is needed to fix it, how long to fix it, etc so i would throw a fit if they try to jack up the price or something.
elesbb said:
If you buy the digitizer and LCD preglued, repairing it yourself is a sinch. I have done it already and its easy. But, repairing just one, ha good luck xD major PITA.
If they quoted you on a price, then thats what they have to stick with. I mean, the issue is clear, a cracked LCD screen. So they know right away what is needed to fix it, how long to fix it, etc so i would throw a fit if they try to jack up the price or something.
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I still thought it was hard. I have done several repairs with Laptops and Camera's. But this was a little out of my league.....only the screen part. Rest seemed normal.
Here are the links I checked before braving to call the all mighty sammy.
The Part/s:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
The guide to fix it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPXVnTlrqeo
Cubed Guru said:
I still thought it was hard. I have done several repairs with Laptops and Camera's. But this was a little out of my league.....only the screen part. Rest seemed normal.
Here are the links I checked before braving to call the all mighty sammy.
The Part/s:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
The guide to fix it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPXVnTlrqeo
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Don't forget, sammy buys these products in massive bulk ammounts. So their price is going to be cheaper. Not to mention, they will prolly just replace the LCD and not the digitizer since they have the right tools to make separation and rejoining processes very easy.
Repairing S4
After dropping my TMO S4 (got one of those TMO D3 cases like a nub) and shattering the glass I decided to hit up the DIY and buy the glass to repair it. Coming from someone that works repairing motherboards this is by far one of the hardest things I have tried to do without the proper tools.
I ended up cracking the side of my display barely noticeable but it bugged the hell out of me. So bought the whole screen/digitizer/glass combo for 229.** from Ebay. Much easier process, tear down guide will help you remove the back casing and boards to connect the screen correctly after warming up the glue with a conventional hair dryer. I recommend getting an Otter box Defender case to save you all some headaches in the future.
I have an extra glass I can ship any of you for $20 that I will not be using (bought it thinking I would repeat the process for another unfortunate soul).
Either pay the $150 to get the unit replaced with the Warranty or replace the screen assy. completely if you do not have the proper tools to heat up the glue holding Digitizer/screen/glass together.
br2rivera said:
After dropping my TMO S4 (got one of those TMO D3 cases like a nub) and shattering the glass I decided to hit up the DIY and buy the glass to repair it. Coming from someone that works repairing motherboards this is by far one of the hardest things I have tried to do without the proper tools.
I ended up cracking the side of my display barely noticeable but it bugged the hell out of me. So bought the whole screen/digitizer/glass combo for 229.** from Ebay. Much easier process, tear down guide will help you remove the back casing and boards to connect the screen correctly after warming up the glue with a conventional hair dryer. I recommend getting an Otter box Defender case to save you all some headaches in the future.
I have an extra glass I can ship any of you for $20 that I will not be using (bought it thinking I would repeat the process for another unfortunate soul).
Either pay the $150 to get the unit replaced with the Warranty or replace the screen assy. completely if you do not have the proper tools to heat up the glue holding Digitizer/screen/glass together.
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Thanks for the insight. I already have a S4 on ATT, wife got too impressed with mine and gave up her iPhone 5 for one. Planning on buying 2 more as soon as I get mine back. Sending it off tomorrow and will update with the progress.
I broke my Note 2 screen and had it repaired by Samsung for $178 including 2 day shipping both ways.
If you have modified it (rooted, ROMs, etc.) make sure you return it to stock before you send it or they will note it and it will be out of warranty from that point.
gaww said:
I broke my Note 2 screen and had it repaired by Samsung for $178 including 2 day shipping both ways.
If you have modified it (rooted, ROMs, etc.) make sure you return it to stock before you send it or they will note it and it will be out of warranty from that point.
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Gaww, thanks for the info. Since my Nexus One days, I am very aware of what you said. Thankfully, I was planning on rooting the S4 after I got home, but dropped it before I could. lol.
So I guess it was just luck.
Good to know that it was under $200 for repair. At least I am saving some money (kind of). Thanks.
So, from initial mailing and samsung receiving it on 6/14, I just got the phone back today: 6/21.
I am plesantly surprised with the quality of the work. They did fix the screen and such but also replaced the bezel and frame on the phone that was dented. The total charge for fixing it: $200.00
Hope no one have to go through it, especially the ones that do not have insurance. But just in case if anyone needs to, hope this forum Helps.
Admin, you can close this thread as answered.
I just bought a squaretrade.com warranty for $94 with a $99 deductible......glad I did!
For a $630 phone a $200 warranty is not a a huge amount, yeah squaretrade doesn't cover theft or loss but they cover everything else.
T-Mobile wanted $8 a month plus $175 deductible: So that turns out to be $192 for 2 years and $175 deductible for a total of $367.
Not trying to plug squaretrade, but **** its worth it.
No its not $8 dollars a month Insurance is now $12 a month.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app
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No its not $8 dollars a month Insurance is now $12 a month.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app
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Wow that is ridiculous. What a rip-off so for $288 + $175 = $463, why not just buy a new phone....lol
Glad I went through square trade.
Thanks for this post.
Due to a mind-numbingly mistake, I shattered my glass. Screen was fine. Found this thread and called Samsung.
The only thing that piqued my interest was that the agent said the phone would be reflashed. Uhoh.
--Mike
I recently picked up a oneplus one with a deadspot on the touchscreen for 130 dollars and am looking for a replacement screen. There are many ranging from 50- 100 on ebay, aliexpress, amazon, etc, and I am unsure of which seller I can trust; some lack the capacitive buttons, have touchscreen issues, and so on. Can anyone who has replaced their screen with good results provide a link from which they bought theirs. My budget is anything under 60 and ideally it should ship from the us. Thanks.
I just bought 2 screens. One was from China and showed up with a dead spot in the screen. The other was from seller tradestar55 for $70 and the screen is perfect also its a US seller. Highly recommend avoiding the China crap and spending $20 more for something in the US. Go with tradestar55.