Hey there!
Like many of you here, i have a S3 with a sudden death.
The thing is: i'm from Brazil and bought my phone in China, so the local authorized technical support refuses to help me, because he says it's very hard to register the IMEI number from a imported phone.
I think my only way out is to buy another motherboard and replace it myself, but again, i can't find any here in Brazil, so i'll have to buy from eBay on US and Canada or UK.
Anyone here knows to do it? I already teared my phone apart and know how to manually replace the board, but what about the IMEI number? It´s possible to do that?
There's any other problems or difficulties i might find on the way?
Thank you so much for all our help, you guys have been great here!
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Hi all, its a single question. A friend of mine ask to me to looking for a replacement to his Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. So, I'm not sure about galaxys versions and I found this replacement:
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-complete-screen-assembly-black/
I'm not sure if this version is compatible with Galaxy S GT-i9000, or its the same, or its different.. I'm not sure if there is a version with LCD and another with AMOLED... please, some advice?
Thanks in advance
alr11389 said:
Hi all, its a single question. A friend of mine ask to me to looking for a replacement to his Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. So, I'm not sure about galaxys versions and I found this replacement:
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-complete-screen-assembly-black/
I'm not sure if this version is compatible with Galaxy S GT-i9000, or its the same, or its different.. I'm not sure if there is a version with LCD and another with AMOLED... please, some advice?
Thanks in advance
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http://www.chinagadgetland.com/comp...-samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-black-p-10007184.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sa...zer-Screen-Display-Super-AMOLED-/251046446678
I think all of these are made in China , the only way you can get an original is to buy a broken phone and salvage from it or order direct from Samsung Service centers
thanks xsenman. Would Samsung send me a replace for the screen if I call or write them? These chinese LCD are good for replacement?
alr11389 said:
thanks xsenman. Would Samsung send me a replace for the screen if I call or write them? These chinese LCD are good for replacement?
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as long as you are willing to pay their price, samsung should/would supply spare parts in their service centers ..need to quote their part number or visit them personally ...china parts will be china parts..but will never be the original as samsung would never supply parts in this manner .
on the other-hand china parts should work too
Hey there,
i hard-bricked my Nexus 7 3G after following a guide to install Android 4.3 and I plan to buy a new mainboard from the US, as there is no hope for me to get my old one working again.
However, I already have read that it will be no problem to use Google Play Store in Germany and such things but what about using my German SIM card with the US mainboard? Will there be any problems, like Region locks or something like that?
Hi there, a friend gave me this phone whose screen appears to be burnt, but still functional. I just wanted to verify if the proper fix for this is to buy an LCD replacement.
Also, I noticed that online websites that sell LCD replacements mention the carrier of the phone. That brings me to the question, do I need to purchase a replacement with the same carrier or just the same model (SGH-I337M in this case)?
Thank you.
Here is what it looks like
http://imgur.com/YcUZnQz
I am a super ultra NOOB! said:
Hi there, a friend gave me this phone whose screen appears to be burnt, but still functional. I just wanted to verify if the proper fix for this is to buy an LCD replacement.
Also, I noticed that online websites that sell LCD replacements mention the carrier of the phone. That brings me to the question, do I need to purchase a replacement with the same carrier or just the same model (SGH-I337M in this case)?
Thank you.
Here is what it looks like
http://imgur.com/YcUZnQz
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The att version of the s4 is compatible with the i337m.
You may be better off finding a used screen because a real Samsung replacement screen is not cheap.
Hi All,
My Samsung S4 died recently and it does not turn on anymore. I took it to a Samsung workshop and they told me the motherboard got fried and it needs to be replaced. However, they would charge me about $300 for the repair, which of course I find it to be a total robbery. I have decided to take a step forward and repair it myself, which I found to be quite easy (I have already removed the motherboard myself). I have searched for replacement motherboards on eBay and found some in China for about $50. My questions are:
1. Is the motherboard replacement a simple "plug & play" matter or does it need to be programmed?
2. Where is the most recommended place to buy a motherboard for that model?
3. Any other watchouts/recommendations you have for me before I go ahead and buy the replacement?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Yes, the motherboard is a "plug and play" replacement. The only thing you may need to do is update it to the latest ROM.
Make sure you do not get an s4 made for mainland china, verizon, AT&T, South Korea, and Sprint.
audit13 said:
Yes, the motherboard is a "plug and play" replacement. The only thing you may need to do is update it to the latest ROM.
Make sure you do not get an s4 made for mainland china, verizon, AT&T, South Korea, and Sprint.
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Thanks a lot for your quick reply, audit13. Very helpful!
Hello everyone,
As the title suggests, i want to buy this device again in 2022. This was my second phone back in 2015, and i absolutely loved it, unfortunately it's motherboard died few years back and i dont even remember how that happened. I've been searching for places to purchase this again from, used or new. I am from India, so if anybody from India who still has this device (or if you have the Redmi Note "Prime", that'd be even better) in a good condition wants to sell it for me, or if anybody can provide me with any international shopping site link for this device or its motherboard, please contact me @sanchit_0212 on Instagram. Thank you.