My mate's G1 has the flex cable broken, it looks relatively simple to fix and I can get the cable for £15. Everything else seems to work but the paint is coming off at the edges and the grey bit looks buckled, like someone tried to take the battery cover off from that side. I have no idea whether it would be worth the money to try to fix it, any advice please? Mazuma can buy it for £18 but he insisted £25 for some reason.
I bought mine off ebay for £70 (£75+ delivery ) i know thats totally irrelevant, but you could find many G1's for around £50 with the box & everything it comes with in good/excellent condition.
So why spend around £50 (£25 + 15 + probably a back cover) when you could chip in a few pounds & a good conditioned one
Also, if your looking to buy a new phone, whats your budget?
Wow that sounds like a good deal! Haha I'm not really looking for a phone I'm just thinking about fixing it for the fun of it (something to do in the holidays and maybe give it to my brother who's got a cookie ) but yeah it's probably not worth it then!
OR! You could buy it, fix it & then sell it on ebay, you'll make a minimum of £10 profit
ah haha xD that's also a good point. That should be quite interesting. Hmmmmm
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I had one of these cases for my 8525, back when they were 5.99 delivered, and it was a decent case for the price. I have been waiting for Meritline to come out with them for the Tilt, and now them come in 6 colors. Anyways, just wanted to share the find.
Ron
I bought one of these from dealextreme and couldn't get the thing on the phone. I tried for hours, and I couldn't get it to fit. I put the pieces in the oven to try to make them a bit more pliable and even that didn't work. I quit, the thing is worthless. I guess you get what you pay for, I only paid like $3.00.
This one? For that price you can afford to just try it!
Ron
lokmeup said:
This one? For that price you can afford to just try it!
Ron
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Yeah, that one. If somebody else bought one and got the damned thing on, please share your technique. I tried everything. I was able to get the back on, and although it didn't fit perfectly I was satisfied with it, but I couldn't get the top on for anything. I gave up.
No Deal
Yep, got the clear one. Can't get the front cover to stay on at all, always unsnapping. The back cover stays on no problem but the front is worthless. Just use monaco's metal case to fully protect it for like 20 bucks!
mZimm said:
I bought one of these from dealextreme and couldn't get the thing on the phone. I tried for hours, and I couldn't get it to fit. I put the pieces in the oven to try to make them a bit more pliable and even that didn't work. I quit, the thing is worthless. I guess you get what you pay for, I only paid like $3.00.
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I order this one and got it yesterday... I could not resist trying it out for the price. It fit no problem. I guess I got a good one. I'll see how it works out for a week or so, and report back.
Ron
I just got one today and it fits perfect....only draww back is no screen protection. with the clip the screen faces out so you must watch where you lean/walk!
I have a rooted HTC Evo, well 2 of them really, my girl friend and my own. My Evo was dropped and I broke the glass, but it works amazing still.
The only reason I'm getting rid of our Evos, is the simple fact I got a new job with AT&T and they are giving me free phone service.
So my question is this, what would be a fair price?
Phone 1
Fully Rooted Evo with a cracked screen
Phone 2
Hardly used Evo in perfect shape
Cables and Charges
They both have cases, black and red as well some cables and charges I'd throw in.
I was thinking $200 for the broken one and $350-$400 for the one in perfect shape. I'm just looking to cover my ETF with Sprint.
When I have something to sell I'll usually check Craigslist to see what other people are asking and Ebay to see what other people are actually getting. I personally think $200 is overly optimistic for any phone with a broken screen, but that's only based on what I'd be willing to pay.
Pete
I would take the broken one in to Sprint and have them fix the screen before you sell it.
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I would take the broken one in to Sprint and have them fix the screen before you sell it.
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Or if you're feeling confident, a friend of mine got hold of a broken Evo from another friend of his. (This other friend just went and bought a whole new phone, so the old one was fine ESN-wise, it just had a cracked screen.) Anyway, we scoured ebay and found the right replacement front panel (digitizer, lcd, and front panel housing) for about $65, it took less than 10 minutes to install and reassemble the phone and now it's good as new.
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Or if you're feeling confident, a friend of mine got hold of a broken Evo from another friend of his. (This other friend just went and bought a whole new phone, so the old one was fine ESN-wise, it just had a cracked screen.) Anyway, we scoured ebay and found the right replacement front panel (digitizer, lcd, and front panel housing) for about $65, it took less than 10 minutes to install and reassemble the phone and now it's good as new.
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Why spend the money and take the risk when you can just bring it in to the store and have them do it for free?
Fix it for free? Seriously? So I can take it to my Sprint Store in Folsom, CA and have them fix it? I have insurance on the phone, but that company is insane to try to work with.
eBay Screen
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-LCD-TOU...Cell_Phones&hash=item4aa63f2cce#ht_658wt_1139
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Fix it for free? Seriously? So I can take it to my Sprint Store in Folsom, CA and have them fix it? I have insurance on the phone, but that company is insane to try to work with.
eBay Screen
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-LCD-TOU...Cell_Phones&hash=item4aa63f2cce#ht_658wt_1139
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Yeah, as long as you have TEP on that line, they will fix a broken screen for free. It came with the new changes in Sprint TEP coverage last month. It's $35 for a new screen if you don't have TEP, which is still an awesome deal, big win for everybody. I'm about to go try it out myself, as I just got a crack in my screen a couple day ago.
Also, $200 is way too much for a broken phone, I'd say $100-$150. So, it's very worth it to get it fixed first. It may be different where you are, but here, NIB Evo's get about $350 and like new one's go for $300. Remember, the phone is in stock everywhere now, so anyone can go buy one from Sprint NIB for $450. I see them go for $425 on Ebay, but with Paypal fees, Ebay fees and shipping, ur back down to $350
So today i dropped my vibrant. Screen cracked so im a sad panda . I really dont feel like dishing out 200-300 bucks to asurion to fix this, so im going to buy the parts i need and fix it myself.
What i need to know is, is it possible to just buy the glass part of the screen by itself? The screen and Digitzer both still work 100%, so the only thing bothering me are the ugly cracks. Are the digitizer lcd and glass plate only sold as one part? because i really dont want to dish out 70 bucks to fix a piece of cracked glass...
If they are only sold as one part, can someone link me to the cheapest one available? like is there anything under 60 bucks?
The deductible for T-Mobile customers should be $135 at the most
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So today i dropped my vibrant. Screen cracked so im a sad panda . I really dont feel like dishing out 200-300 bucks to asurion to fix this, so im going to buy the parts i need and fix it myself.
What i need to know is, is it possible to just buy the glass part of the screen by itself? The screen and Digitzer both still work 100%, so the only thing bothering me are the ugly cracks. Are the digitizer lcd and glass plate only sold as one part? because i really dont want to dish out 70 bucks to fix a piece of cracked glass...
If they are only sold as one part, can someone link me to the cheapest one available? like is there anything under 60 bucks?
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It isn't going to be 'Cheap'
And where did you get $200-$300 from asurion? It only costs like $135 like the other guy said..
Deductible is $130.
Get a body glove for your next phone, as well (dropped mine ~10 feet off a short ladder and it was fine in that case - not even a scratch).
I will spare you the what you should have done...
But searching here will find you plenty of similar threads...
The digitizer/glass/AMOLED is all one piece. No way to NOT replace the whole piece. Samsung will charge you $170 direct to replace BTW if you send it to them.
You can find some on EBAY of course some may or may not be AMOLED as one of the awesomely friendly sellers let me know of his own product.
I ended up picking mine up from a stateside seller, and it was $77 with overnight shipping (used a coupon code and google checkout). Missionrepair.com was the place.
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I will spare you the what you should have done...
But searching here will find you plenty of similar threads...
The digitizer/glass/AMOLED is all one piece. No way to NOT replace the whole piece. Samsung will charge you $170 direct to replace BTW if you send it to them.
You can find some on EBAY of course some may or may not be AMOLED as one of the awesomely friendly sellers let me know of his own product.
I ended up picking mine up from a stateside seller, and it was $77 with overnight shipping (used a coupon code and google checkout). Missionrepair.com was the place.
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Was it AMOLED or LCD (website says LCD)? How hard was the replacement? It may be worth the extra $30 to have them replacement.
I just pulled "your" deductible through Asurion here at my store. It's $130 and that includes express shipping so you'll have it pretty much overnight.
If you want to verify that you can check out: http://www.phoneclaim.com/t-mobile-program
To make a claim: http://www.phoneclaim.com
How can you go wrong with $5 ??
I'm willing to bet even these beat those medium - premium cases/portfolio too ! ...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LMMXHA
http://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-Multi-Angle-Leather-10-1-Inch-Android/dp/B005MIFWCQ
Not like this is going to break your banks ... LoL
check out the pictures & reviews
... Unfortunately... I can't get it to Canada
but still shares the treasures
just ordered it great price.hope its not junk. But o have amazon premium so can't really loose
I ordered this Sunday it came in today good quality leather.I love the fact that you can see the device on all sides with no bezel cover.However I do not like the forword folding stand.I will get used tto it or modify it to stand by closing backwords.
Much better then the acer branded case. I wasted 40.00 on that crap.
Thanks again for thelink
Erica Renee the geeky blonde chic.
$5 + 4.99 Shipping.
Still a good deal if you need one, but I already have a case. I was just gonna buy it cuz it was so cheap lol.
Thanks! Ordered one, you're right. Can't really go wrong for $10 bucks...
Vipertek
I have the Vipertek case, it is very good. Cut outs for speakers, camera etc. Gives the tablet a good leather look. Holds it in place nicely. Doesn't work has a stand in portrait. When you flip it back, say in your lap, the speakers get covered by the flap but it doesn't effect the sound bad at all. For that price, I may get another one. Great case. I paid $30 for it a few months ago.B005LMMXHA The first link.
My roomie has the Vipertek case for his Galaxy Tab and it's not bad at all for five bucks. If the Acer version is just as good I'd give it a thumbs up.
Looks exactly like my Blurex I got last month, and paid a whole lot more for. In for one so I have a spare, lol.
Seems they have now changed the prices on them. As they are now $11.95 for each one. And it now totals $20.39 for the shipping included. I guess you could add another item and try to get the super saver shipping deal for $25 over orders though.
Was likely a very short timeline as I feel that price was very generous. I got in on the 5.00+5.00 shipping However, it appears that it will not arrive until sometime between now and the time I retire.
Where are you from.
Louisville Kentucky here ordered Sunday got it this morning was shipped from CA.
Its very nice I got the open one.not the fully covered model.
Was not expecting it till mid next week.
i am using Leather Folio Case Cover for Acer Iconia. But i got it from rooCASE while back, for like 25$. And now its on sale from VIPERTEK.
Any way, the case is really good and has a really nice look and feel. Being able to use it at any angle is really nice. The only time i have an issue with it is, when you fold the front cover back and have it laying on table the speaker tend to get hindered. Causing music to sound abit different... But thats not an issue if you have headphone on .
Got mine in yesterday, and love it. Got the full covered one. All the ports are easily accessible. The sd slot is a bit tricky to get to while in the case, but let's face it, how often will I need to do that.
Just recieved mine today. Absoluely love it! Much better than i expected for 10 bucks lol.
Nice perfect. Been holding off on a case thanks OP
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Nice case. better than I expected for$ 5 bucks. Get this, received a note from seller that if I submit a product review (didn't have to be a good one but it was), they would refund my purchase price, which they did.
Only complaint might be (a bit of a nit-pic here) when you have it in landscape view and have it angled up, it slips due to the dock port not getting a good grab on the groves.
Either way, a net price of $5 for an item that replaced the BB case is a good purchase. it has a sleek profile, gives easy access to all ports and protectd the Iconia.
Mine seems to hold fine in landscape angled view. When I am playing the SNES emulators and not pushing it to my TV, I have it in the case all the time without issues.
I am going to mod my phone, I have ordered LCD from witrigs already during the same time I did order from vopmart the back cover including fingerprint scanner from here https://www.vopmart.com/pa1014017.html but then I got email saying they have rufunded cause it was not in stock it was in stock when I did order now..
So can some one tell me where I can order this with similar price ? and most importantly of all with free shipping since otherwise the shipping price will be more expensive then the product itself most likely.
I know unionrepair.com have it for 18 dollars that is fine but then the shipping is 20.. that is too expensive.. that will be 38 with shipping.. it is a lot more then I was willing to spend..
I hope I can find it to a better price otherwise this project will be a lot more expensive then I was willing to pay .. I also must pay for the company who will change the components too here in m town
the reason I wanted to change color is my LCD screen is damaged.. so I thought I would add just little bit extra to get mocha brown which I did want from the beginning.
if I cant find the back cover for a good price it was a reall bad idea probably.. it is not worth spending much money on this old device so I must keep the costs down..
I could just had changed the lcd from witrigs..