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[Q] Q Cracked screen, repairs in Australia?

Hi guys I haven't been able to find any information about this on the Sony site, google, or on here.
My mate dropped his IPhone onto my Xperia Play my screen is demolished (very poorly built imo).
Would love to repair or replace the screen rather then buying a new unit any help would be greatly appreciated.

..... Poorly made??? There are a lot of people with broken iphone screens from dropping too.. What were you expecting? Titanium screens? There are second hand mobile phone stores that repairs screens.
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I'm just having a cry after loosing my xperia after only a week.

which city?
there are a few around sydney china town, and the shop next to elizabeth arcade @ brisbane
chinese rules!
good luck

I'm in Melbourne,
Been ringing a few places none of them have anything for the Xperia Play.
Do sony have any repair centres?

A few digitisers listed on ebay if you want to diy

Get your m8 to fix it, as its his fault I'm guessing :-?

Yeah he'll be paying for it, but still trying to locate how and where to fix.
I think if I tried diy I'll end up with alot more broken then just the screen.

What about posting it to Sony for a fix ?
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Duramajin said:
Yeah he'll be paying for it, but still trying to locate how and where to fix.
I think if I tried diy I'll end up with alot more broken then just the screen.
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That sucks man, I have repaired many screens on phones, I own a play and looking at deconstruction its easier then a HD2... Buy a digitiser off ebay and DIY if you fail you could post it to me in Canberra and ill finish the job.
to DIY it appears to remove screws from back around battery etc, split that part, remove ribbons and main board, remove screen connector ribbon.
disconnect Rail screws
4 screws on back of screen, remove these split screen open.

I have just smashed my screen here on my XP in the UK. Not happy. Need somewhere to fix it. Don't fancy taking it apart.

Sony's "official" repair place in Melbourne is Fonebiz.
Took me about 20 rings before anyone answered the phone, they are unsure if they can replace/fix it or when they will have stock to do so, they are unsure of the price but they want 30 upfront for something that isnt guaranteed and I'll have the option to go through with it once they complete the "quote".
Not really happy with the above, even though I'm not going to be paying for the repair as it was my mate that smashed my screen, I was hoping for something more "official" then some random mobile phone repair company.

Duramajin said:
Sony's "official" repair place in Melbourne is Fonebiz.
Took me about 20 rings before anyone answered the phone, they are unsure if they can replace/fix it or when they will have stock to do so, they are unsure of the price but they want 30 upfront for something that isnt guaranteed and I'll have the option to go through with it once they complete the "quote".
Not really happy with the above, even though I'm not going to be paying for the repair as it was my mate that smashed my screen, I was hoping for something more "official" then some random mobile phone repair company.
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Hi friend,
i have store in west footscray melbourne 3012. we have many screens in stock and can repair for you on the same day. Cost $150. 100% genuine screen no fake. Please let me know if this is ok and i will satisfy and give address. Sorry for poor english
Liem

[Q] Best place to sell the Vega for parts?

Hi all,
Recently I dropped my Vega and broke the glass and digitizer.
Curry's have told me that it wouldn't be economical to repair & charged me £20 for the pleasure.
I have also gotten various different quotes from other quite frankly dubious companies online all above £180.
So I have come to the decision that it would be a lot more risk free to just buy another one.
I'd like to know if anyone knows a good place to sell my broken Vega for parts? Everything else is tested and working fine on it. I would stick it on eBay but I'm not really sure what a fair price would be.
If anyone could offer advice I would greatly appreciate it if I can reclaim any of my money back.
Thanks very much
Simon

Where do you plan on purchasing a replacement mate?
I've been desperately trying to get a hold of a new one for two weeks now!
Everywhere is out of stock. I've tried every Currys and PC World in the North East and online, they're all gone.
Any ideas?
I'd like to steer clear of eBay as nobody will guarantee a 100% scratch free screen.
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Could try gumtree I got one two months old with receipt and case for 160 pound. Seen one go for 90 pound. They don't seem to sell very well second hand so even month old listings and they still have it forsale and drop the price.
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Thanks, I'll take a look.
Sorry for hijacking the thread, just thought I'd ask as you mentioned that you were going to get a new one.
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Looking for used / cheap parts

Trying to find a replacement amoled/digitizer. Was on guy selling entire to halves of the epic for like 40 (used) but I went to go buy one today and he's sold out... figures.
If anyone sees any along their travels post here please?
Thanks epic community!
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You tried eBay? I have seen digitizers on sale there before. Sometimes there are broken phones as well you may be able to pull the digitizer off.
Also try Craigslist as well. Sometimes I see ads for broken phone or phones for parts as well.

I suggest finding one with a bad esn and then either repair the damage or meid

Broken Microphone...

Hi guys, I know I said I wouldn't post here because of my exams, but this is important;
Anyone know where to get a good cheap Digitzer for the desire z? Mines broken and I need this phone to last through my exams and through my 12-week summer
Thanks
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ok thats fixed... got a new problem...
MY MICROPHONE IS BROKEN ive tried everything... changing roms etc, it just suddenly stopped while recording a video yesterday... anyone know if its possible to manually fix? or do I need to get it repaired somewhere :/

xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Hi guys, I know I said I wouldn't post here because of my exams, but this is important;
Anyone know where to get a good cheap Digitzer for the desire z? Mines broken and I need this phone to last through my exams and through my 12-week summer
Thanks
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Well ebay might be cheap,but choose wisely,some are used and also aware of the shipping fee.. I bought my dz battery from eBay and lcd screen (for my other phone)..so far so good
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Haha cheers, my phones just dying now think its time to get a new one lol.

xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Haha cheers, my phones just dying now think its time to get a new one lol.
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Well,depends how old is Ur fon,I don't feel like changing after hearing that HTC have no micro SD and replaceble battery =~= other than the one v..maybe if my phone dying I would get something design for human...(the Samsung galaxy s3) LOL
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When my dad busted the digitizer on my g1 what I did was buy a busted up 1 off of ebay and did a screen/digitizer swap
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OK i got that fixed, now ive got another problem...
MY MICROPHONE IS BROKEN ive tried everything... changing roms etc, it just suddenly stopped while recording a video yesterday... anyone know if its possible to manually fix? or do I need to get it repaired somewhere :/

This is so weird; we recorded 3 videos yesterday. In the first two, the sound didn't work. In the last one (an hour later) the sound worked, but now it doesnt
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Had this problem before, the only permenet fix I found was to replace the main flex cable, couldn't find a way to solder a new mic in so when its going bad this is the only option
30 bucks on ebay - pretty easy to replace
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So its probably a loose connection? Can you give a link on the one you bought? Thanks
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Wow you're right, its a loose connection. I put the keyboard halfway, and the microphone works completely! How weird is that :s
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Not at a computer but just go to ebay or amazon and search "htc g2 flex"
You'll find a few hits , may consider getting the whole chasis in the sense that it usualy only a few bucks more and you don't have to reglue the flex into the chasis
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Is it this one? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vi...0653581076&index=9&nav=SEARCH&nid=13706517620
Or this one? http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=230720084708&index=4&nav=SEARCH&nid=52513721991
And may I ask, where did you get the tools from, and was it hard to do? Thanks

Those are both the same and yes the right one. Tools needed are a torx # 5 I think and a small phillips screwdriver. And I do this stuff a lot so I just had them. I'm sure you can find them any where locally. Its easy if you do this stuff a lot if not take your time and its not bad, just try and find a you tube video or something and pay close attention to what your doing
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Okay I've been emailing a (very nice) HTC support thingy, and here's the reply:
Thank you for your reply.
I am sorry that your device is not in a perfect condition at this time. I would like to arrange for your phone to be repaired in our UK Repair Centre. Please read the following instructions carefully. By proceeding with the repair you agree to the terms and conditions of the repair service.
During repair, we will install the latest software as part of the diagnosis and testing. All the data from the phone will be lost, except for data stored on the SD card, SIM card, or online services, if applicable. If this is possible please check our online Help pages on how to backup your data.
Do not send the SD Memory Card, SIM Card, Battery, Back covers and other accessory items included or not in the product's box. All we need is the bare device. We can’t be held liable for any of these being sent in as they won’t be returned.
Package the device as you would like to receive it. In a good strong box with plenty of padding. You can use the original box, but it will not be returned to you. This information overrules the one in the repair tick-sheet instructions.
Should our engineers determine that the fault you are experiencing is caused by physical damage, wear and tear or illegal software, it will not be covered by warranty. Conditions of warranty also include warranty length terms from date of purchase. The repair will be chargeable and we will send you a quote. Should you not wish to pay that quote, there will be an approximate £25 diagnosis, shipping and handling fee to have the device returned to you and not repaired.
Liquid-damaged devices are returned immediately, unrepaired and without charge as they are beyond economic repair.
Your repair will take approximately 5 working days from when it arrives at the HTC Repair Centre and it's subject to parts availability.
So what do you think, send it to them (and how much you think it would cost? I've had it for a year & 2 months) , repair it myself or send it to a cheapo place? Thanks!
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xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Okay I've been emailing a (very nice) HTC support thingy, and here's the reply:
Thank you for your reply.
I am sorry that your device is not in a perfect condition at this time. I would like to arrange for your phone to be repaired in our UK Repair Centre. Please read the following instructions carefully. By proceeding with the repair you agree to the terms and conditions of the repair service.
During repair, we will install the latest software as part of the diagnosis and testing. All the data from the phone will be lost, except for data stored on the SD card, SIM card, or online services, if applicable. If this is possible please check our online Help pages on how to backup your data.
Do not send the SD Memory Card, SIM Card, Battery, Back covers and other accessory items included or not in the product's box. All we need is the bare device. We can’t be held liable for any of these being sent in as they won’t be returned.
Package the device as you would like to receive it. In a good strong box with plenty of padding. You can use the original box, but it will not be returned to you. This information overrules the one in the repair tick-sheet instructions.
Should our engineers determine that the fault you are experiencing is caused by physical damage, wear and tear or illegal software, it will not be covered by warranty. Conditions of warranty also include warranty length terms from date of purchase. The repair will be chargeable and we will send you a quote. Should you not wish to pay that quote, there will be an approximate £25 diagnosis, shipping and handling fee to have the device returned to you and not repaired.
Liquid-damaged devices are returned immediately, unrepaired and without charge as they are beyond economic repair.
Your repair will take approximately 5 working days from when it arrives at the HTC Repair Centre and it's subject to parts availability.
So what do you think, send it to them (and how much you think it would cost? I've had it for a year & 2 months) , repair it myself or send it to a cheapo place? Thanks!
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If u send to them it may cost a lot,while doing it urself would be kinda risky..isn't there any phone repair center (not manufacture) in Ur country?
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Steven How said:
If u send to them it may cost a lot,while doing it urself would be kinda risky..isn't there any phone repair center (not manufacture) in Ur country?
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Yeah there's loads of random dodgy ones, but I don't know if I should trust them? I might just send it to carphonewarehouse
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xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Yeah there's loads of random dodgy ones, but I don't know if I should trust them? I might just send it to carphonewarehouse
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Ohya,I heard about carphonewarehouse before,well hope they charge u with a reasonable price good luck
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xT4Z1N4TRx said:
Wow you're right, its a loose connection. I put the keyboard halfway, and the microphone works completely! How weird is that :s
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So taz this is why you've been very silent for quite some time. I was surprised that I wasn't seeing any new roms from you. Anyways hope your phone gets fixed soon. You are a big inspiration for me.
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strawmetal said:
So taz this is why you've been very silent for quite some time. I was surprised that I wasn't seeing any new roms from you. Anyways hope your phone gets fixed soon. You are a big inspiration for me.
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lol thanks XD
Omg my phones just fully mashed now, the microphone doesn't work, when I slide out the keyboard the screen goes all distorted and doesn't work, so now I can only use it with the keyboard closed, and I didn't even drop it :/ you guys reckon I should send it to HTC? Or get a Droid Razr...
Anyone know if that flex cable posted above will also fix my screen issue? ill add a picture later. The weird thing is, I just woke up and it had this issue :/
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Found an offer; £13.50 for an Xperia S, tempted to get it but I've grown to love this community
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Cracked my N4's screen, unusable, where do I go from here? [UK]

So, it happened to me. Just my luck.
Was at university walking and the phone slipped from my hand onto the floor. It seemed to have survived that fairly well. Then it slid off the stairs (no barrier at the edge of the staircase going up my university) and fell about 8-10 feet onto the stair case below. Screen is ruined and unresponsive.
The phone is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader so I know this voids the warranty but I can lock the bootloader again and flash the phone back to the stock rom via cwm.
I bought the phone from Carphone Warehouse for £400 back in December because I couldn't wait and now I'm left with a brick. I need a phone to handle uni life and contact my fianceé in the States. I don't really want to have to spend money I don't have on a replacement N4 so is there anything I can do guys?
Any help at all will be extremely appreciated.
(I'd post a link to an image of the screen but cannot do so yet).
Thanks

Sorry to hear that, however the only option I think would've been better if you had phone insurance and it would replace your damaged phone and it would cost like 5 pounds a month. On the other hand maybe you can send it to Carphonewarehouse and see what the estimate is to get it repaired. Don't think rooted or not makes much difference in this situation.
Anyway good luck and hope you find some solution
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Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?

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Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?
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See that seems doable but the only problem is is the (is it aluminium?) that goes around the phone also got dented as it fell. This is even worse considering I actually DID have a case on it. I was using the Ringke Slim case. If anybody is using this case I highly recommend them to rethink their purchase because even though the phone hit the floor side on, it didn't protect it. Imagine if it hit face down. I have another generic 'S' silicone case from eBay and that would have done a far better job at protecting the sides. Shoulda, woulda, coulda eh?
Im wondering if LG's manufacture warranty will work in my favour at all? I just don't have the funds to replace the phone comfortably but that's the only option I see unfortunately.

I don't think you'll have any luck with warranty repair. Sorry about your phone though.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
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A coworker priced out replacing his front screen and it was ~$260usd.
At that point Id just order another phone and sell the first for parts.

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A coworker priced out replacing his front screen and it was ~$260usd.
At that point Id just order another phone and sell the first for parts.
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Sell the phone for parts? How would that work? Im not very savvy with this side of phones. Do I sell the phone in its entirety to a company who buys things like that? Sell on eBay for really cheap trying to get whatever I can get?

LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.

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LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.
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Really? Please can you give me a link to this info? I'd pay anything between that in a heartbeat if I can get it fixed. Once I reach 10 posts I'll post some images of the phone.

Do u have a lloydstsb account? They do free phone insurance and fixed my broken screen in the uk.
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Do u have a lloydstsb account? They do free phone insurance and fixed my broken screen in the uk.
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Really?! Yes I do! How would I go about doing this?

Check their website there's a link from there. Give them a call register the phone with them log on to their website and create a claim. Then they ask you to send the phone in. Note: do everything recorded del. It costs £50 excess they turned mine around in under two weeks from start to finish
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LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.
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Really? Please can you give me a link to this info? I'd pay anything between that in a heartbeat if I can get it fixed. Once I reach 10 posts I'll post some images of the phone.
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This is true, I've read threads on here and Reddit with this information but can't find them atm.
Contact LG directly and they should help you.

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Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?
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I disagree. The only cheap way to do it is via insurance, 50 quid excess or whatever is a lot cheaper than the 150 pound screen is going to cost.