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I've cracked my screen
Went go-karting today and got thrown around so much in the kart that the screen cracked.
So, what's the best way about getting it repaired?
Can I just send it straight back to HTC UK and get the screen replaced under warranty? My phone is rooted, but not unlocked.
I have not returned a phone yet, but as many have stated, "it does not void your warranty to root, only to unlock the bootloader" so in theory you should just be able to send it in.
.....except that warranty won't cover a cracked screen.. I think the going rate was $280?
are you insured through assurion?
You broke it, you buy it.
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t0ph0id said:
I've cracked my screen
Went go-karting today and got thrown around so much in the kart that the screen cracked.
So, what's the best way about getting it repaired?
Can I just send it straight back to HTC UK and get the screen replaced under warranty? My phone is rooted, but not unlocked.
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I dropped my N1 on the floor in my house (stone floors) two weeks ago and cracked the glass screen.. picked up a new glass screen on ebay for $38 shipped and spent about two hours replacing it myself.. turned out perfect.. just be very patient and take your time during the replacement process.
This is the damage, I don't think the glass is broken so is it just the LCD screen beneath that I'll need to replace?
t0ph0id said:
This is the damage, I don't think the glass is broken so is it just the LCD screen beneath that I'll need to replace?
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No, it's the digitizer/screen. The display would be a lot more expensive to replace.
Hi mate.. if the amoled still works you are fine yiu would just need a new digitalizer, about £20 from ebay and fix it youself.. if the amolded wkrks you need a new lcd, £45 from ebay.. i nroke my amoled, fixed it and now works.. good luck!!
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t0ph0id said:
This is the damage, I don't think the glass is broken so is it just the LCD screen beneath that I'll need to replace?
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khaytsus said:
No, it's the digitizer/screen. The display would be a lot more expensive to replace.
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If that's the case, then why when I power it on does nothing appear?
It vibrates when booting so I know its working?
when i dropped my nexus one, the amoled broke, not the outer screen/digitizer. i believe the cost for a new amoled was around $85 plus shipping and it would also cost your warranty. therefore, i sent it back in for repair and it cost $115 total, warranty still intact. btw, i opted for a refurb unit instead of waiting for them to return my damaged unit.
good luck, you have to decide if its worth voiding your warranty to fix it yourself.
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If that's the case, then why when I power it on does nothing appear?
It vibrates when booting so I know its working?
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Sorry I missed that part.. Yeah if it's not showing anything the display has problems, although I find it odd it would break but not the digitizer.
khaytsus said:
Sorry I missed that part.. Yeah if it's not showing anything the display has problems, although I find it odd it would break but not the digitizer.
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Yeah strange isn't it, anyway, HTC are collecting it tomorrow, I'll have an estimate for repair in a few days. No idea how much it's going to be just yet.
t0ph0id said:
Yeah strange isn't it, anyway, HTC are collecting it tomorrow, I'll have an estimate for repair in a few days. No idea how much it's going to be just yet.
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It is gonna be high! You wille get 3 options..1) fix the phone for a very high price 2) get the phone and pay around $40 for the labour and delivery 3) dispose of the phone for free by htc.. so pretty much re use the parts for another phone..
Not a sencible choice calling htc in my opinion
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t0ph0id said:
Yeah strange isn't it, anyway, HTC are collecting it tomorrow, I'll have an estimate for repair in a few days. No idea how much it's going to be just yet.
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It is gonna be high! You wille get 3 options..1) fix the phone for a very high price 2) get the phone and pay around $40 for the labour and delivery 3) dispose of the phone for free by htc.. so pretty much re use the parts for another phone..
Not a sencible choice calling htc in my opinion
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Having searched the internets I've found reports of people having it fixed by HTC UK for between £60 - £100
Also, I was told if I didn't want them to carry out the work there would be a £20 fee to return the phone to cover postage and the engineers time.
I think you're estimates are way off, however, I'm going to wait until I get my quote or I'll be eating my words...
t0ph0id said:
Having searched the internets I've found reports of people having it fixed by HTC UK for between £60 - £100
Also, I was told if I didn't want them to carry out the work there would be a £20 fee to return the phone to cover postage and the engineers time.
I think you're estimates are way off, however, I'm going to wait until I get my quote or I'll be eating my words...
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These were the options to fix my Desire but then got it with the fee and fixed it my self
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I'm impressed t0ph0id, I accidently got a slight scratch on my week old N1, it's small but I know it's there and I'm really upset about it.
You have properly screwed the screen and you seem ok with it
Wish I could be as relaxed as that haha.
Hey buddy i had the same issue with my desire.. cracked in a similar way, HTC quoted me £238 for screen, housing, new logic board & labour.. even asked them just to replaced the screen cos i did see anything wrong with the housing but they said they couldn't do it cos motherboard had been bent..
so just got a replacement lcd from ebay at £45, took 45mins to fit the new screen everything working correctly
oh and the logic board wasn't bent! cheeky HTC
incredulous said:
I'm impressed t0ph0id, I accidently got a slight scratch on my week old N1, it's small but I know it's there and I'm really upset about it.
You have properly screwed the screen and you seem ok with it
Wish I could be as relaxed as that haha.
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I've already spoken my mobile insurance and they repair/replace accidental damage so I know I can go through them if it's going to cost too much.
They'll repair, replace, give an alternative if they don't have the model or give a cash equivalent.
Yep haha, seems hard when yoyr trying to take it apart and not brake any bits off, but now.. soo proud of myself! Never thoughed I would ever be in my phone, sick thought, jehe
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Just a word of caution when changing covers. Do not press to hard on the screen when pushing the cover on. I know have a cracked screen and absolutely heart broken. So to that end, anyone suggest any good insurance companies in the UK?
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Sorry to hear man. I would cry hard. Hope you find some help
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ah that's sad news sorry to hear that
I don't know if you are in the UK but if you are then many bank accounts give free insurance for phones, etc.that option might be there in other countries too.but you need the right type of bank account for that.my bank account gives me free travel insurance, break down cover for my car and phone insurance among other things.a lot cheaper than getting these separately.
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I dropped min today from 20cm height and first 5 minutes later it cracked in 2 pieces so I feel your pain. I checked what the spare part costs, and it was 285 euro's for the AMOLED+Glass apparently it is glued together so everything has to be replaced, and then you need to add the work costs. So it probably will be cheaper to buy a used one and sell yours for parts
Just broke my screen the other day. Getting out of my car, note was between me and car door. Didnt end well. 250 for lcd combo on ebay.
It reminds me of my first scratch on my vehicle, dont want to touch it.
GALAXY NOTE
XXRay said:
I dropped min today from 20cm height and first 5 minutes later it cracked in 2 pieces so I feel your pain. I checked what the spare part costs, and it was 285 euro's for the AMOLED+Glass apparently it is glued together so everything has to be replaced, and then you need to add the work costs. So it probably will be cheaper to buy a used one and sell yours for parts
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No, this is wrong. Manufacturers lie about only way to replace glass+display. I broke the Galaxy S screen, and at samsung service they told me to replace everything, and that I have no chance to replace only screen. But I decided to try replace it by my self. I buy glass for Galaxy S on ebay for 9$. Then, using guitar pick I removed shards of glass. Then pasted on the sides of the glass with glue. And that's it! Fits perfectly. Works even better than before.
Yeah I need to upgrade current account to get it...don't have a problem doing it but was just unsure how long it will be before I can claim. But I also thought it might take longer to get it repaired than going for a mobile phone specialist insurer...also with the bank insurance..I know a while back my brother claimed and they didn't even ask for his old phone that was easily repaired!
Also just like to add...I really didn't apply that much pressure to the screen been, nursing this baby. So be careful. Wouldn't wish it on anyone to go through the pain I am.
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intruda119 said:
Just broke my screen the other day. Getting out of my car, note was between me and car door. Didnt end well. 250 for lcd combo on ebay.
It reminds me of my first scratch on my vehicle, dont want to touch it.
GALAXY NOTE
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Same happened to me but the screen didn't get one scratch. The only thing it got was two tiny marks on the frame.
Yes, i'm extremely lucky.
Mart_Bud said:
Just a word of caution when changing covers. Do not press to hard on the screen when pushing the cover on. I know have a cracked screen and absolutely heart broken. So to that end, anyone suggest any good insurance companies in the UK?
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Getting and claiming phone insurance after your phone is broken is fraud!
Either insure your phone beforehand, or deal with the consequences of not doing so, but don't break the law, and put the premiums up for people who had more foresight than you!
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Dave
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"Either insure your phone beforehand, or deal with the consequences of not doing so, but don't break the law, and put the premiums up for people who had more foresight than you!"
I think also like you !!!
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I would strongly suggest you did not claim for it after the event as this is a criminal offence.
You may however, wish to check if your household (contents) insurance covers such damage and/or if your credit card covers accidental damage if you used it.
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No, this is wrong. Manufacturers lie about only way to replace glass+display. I broke the Galaxy S screen, and at samsung service they told me to replace everything, and that I have no chance to replace only screen. But I decided to try replace it by my self. I buy glass for Galaxy S on ebay for 9$. Then, using guitar pick I removed shards of glass. Then pasted on the sides of the glass with glue. And that's it! Fits perfectly. Works even better than before.
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You can go to most shops and get your Galaxy S fixed for 90-100 euro where they only switch the glass but with the Note you can't find anyone, only to replace the whole thing. I have an insurance but was not sure if I was going to use it because it is my 2 device in 1 year that went busted. But it is painful to be remembered every time I turn it on so I will find out what the costs is going to be and use my insurance. I guess not using the insurance when you have it is to commit fraud
:crying:So my girlfriend managed to drop my beautiful white s3 and now i wanna drop her ass. somehow she managed to break it the same day i rooted it and started to truly enjoy it.
Screen cracked at the top corner now theres a spider crack all over the top of the screen with a couple of cracks that run down to the middle phone still works, but the crack is killing me on the inside hehe. Now funny part is i bought the defender for it the day i bought it cause i knew it was too weak to handle a hard drop, and i've been checking the mail for it for 2 weeks now. then she comes and does that just the day before it arrived. After crying inside a while and just wanting to punch someone i managed to start looking at options.
checked online and the parts cost $240-$290, bell and best buy can fix it by it'll cost at least $325. I also bought the best buy protection plan (12.99/month). am thinking I should be able to find some cheap non-samsung parts for much cheaper than that, replace the screen and give it to best buy for an exchange as long as something is wrong with it (not sure wt though )
http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-i9300-galaxy-c-26_1412.html
found a youtube video showing how to replace the screen, looks wayyyy too complicated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg
awsrasool said:
:crying:So my girlfriend managed to drop my beautiful white s3 and now i wanna drop her ass. somehow she managed to break it the same day i rooted it and started to truly enjoy it.
Screen cracked at the top corner now theres a spider crack all over the top of the screen with a couple of cracks that run down to the middle phone still works, but the crack is killing me on the inside hehe. Now funny part is i bought the defender for it the day i bought it cause i knew it was too weak to handle a hard drop, and i've been checking the mail for it for 2 weeks now. then she comes and does that just the day before it arrived. After crying inside a while and just wanting to punch someone i managed to start looking at options.
checked online and the parts cost $240-$290, bell and best buy can fix it by it'll cost at least $325. I also bought the best buy protection plan (12.99/month). am thinking I should be able to find some cheap non-samsung parts for much cheaper than that, replace the screen and give it to best buy for an exchange as long as something is wrong with it (not sure wt though )
http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-i9300-galaxy-c-26_1412.html
found a youtube video showing how to replace the screen, looks wayyyy too complicated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg
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Shouldn't Best Buy fix it without charging you?
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Shouldn't Best Buy fix it without charging you?
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this.
even tmo's coverage of 7.99/mo allows us to pay 100 deductible for a replacement phone...
Best buy should cover it for you, for free.
Yeah... I pay 9.99 for coverage through Best Buy. No deductible, no questions, replaced in a couple of days. What did you sign up for?
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J-man67 said:
Yeah... I pay 9.99 for coverage through Best Buy. No deductible, no questions, replaced in a couple of days. What did you sign up for?
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Only thing I could think of is they might do it different over there in Canada. I think that is where the OP is from.
Just posted about this in the other cracked screen thread...
"Missed my damn pocket on Saturday night, and dropped mine on the garage floor. Got a small crack about as wide a finger nail from the right side of the ear piece curving up to the edge. Which is strange, cause the only other mark on the phone is a small scuff at the bottom of the back cover. But, I have BB insurance, so its in being fixed with no deductible! I've dropped my epic a few times in the last year, and not scratch on the screen. Makes me wonder what they changed in the formula from og gorilla glass to gorilla glass 2. 
As much as I don't want to add all the bulk to it, the Otterbox Defender, or Trident Kraken may be in its future...
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awsrasool said:
:crying:So my EXgirlfriend managed to drop my beautiful white s3
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not sure how you guys manage your finances, but if there is a fee, shouldn't see be paying for it?
If I dropped my girl's laptop, phone, crashed her car (or w/e) and we weren't pretty much married, I would cover it to get whatever it is fixed.
I dropped my friend's motorcycle helmet while handing it to him several years ago. he didn't have a good grip and as I passed it, it slipped into his hand from mine and fell to the concrete floor. it was still intact, but had nice bruising from the concrete. I apologized and got him a new one within a week...
awsrasool said:
:crying:So my girlfriend managed to drop my beautiful white s3
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What girlfriend?
The PEP from Best Buy in Canada is different than the one in the US. It does not cover physical damage, liquid damage, basically they call it "stupidity". I'm not calling it that, that's how they word it. PEP from Best Buy only extends the manufacturer's warranty. So instead of getting refurbs, you get brand new replacements. And you can pick a different phone if you want. I posted in another thread indicating that no carrier or 3rd party store in Canada offers insurance anymore. At least not that I'm aware of. It sucks because Best Buy charges $12.99 + taxes per month for the PEP. I have 2 PEP's from Best Buy. On one of my PEP's, I already got 3 brand new replacement phones. On my
2nd one I got one brand new replacement in which I chose a different model.
So both already paid itself.
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The PEP from Best Buy in Canada is different than the one in the US. It does not cover physical damage, liquid damage, basically they call it "stupidity". I'm not calling it that, that's how they word it. PEP from Best Buy only extends the manufacturer's warranty. So instead of getting refurbs, you get brand new replacements. And you can pick a different phone if you want. I posted in another thread indicating that no carrier or 3rd party store in Canada offers insurance anymore. At least not that I'm aware of. It sucks because Best Buy charges $12.99 + taxes per month for the PEP. I have 2 PEP's from Best Buy. On one of my PEP's, I already got 3 brand new replacement phones. On my
2nd one I got one brand new replacement in which I chose a different model.
So both already paid itself.
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Wow I can't imagine trying to sell that to customers. It's already hard enough trying to get people to get the 9.99 plan that replaces the phone with no deductible. Customers say "if I break the phone I'll buy a new one for 200, not realizing the phone is $650.
Why would u let your girlfriend touch your phone?
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Why would u let your girlfriend touch your phone?
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This.. Lol wifey ok, gf hell no
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Zephyron said:
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even tmo's coverage of 7.99/mo allows us to pay 100 deductible for a replacement phone...
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I think the deductible for our phone is $150. Which it's still cheaper than replacing just the screen.
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Don't even have my phone or actually even purchased mine yet... this made me buy a case regardless soooo... thanks, haha.
If you wanna be technical about it then she's my fiance... I'd expect her to pay otherwise for sure lol... I guess a broken 4.8" screen makes you a bit bitter lol...
Yea best buy Canada is another story they do not cover physical or water damage... Am gonna try calling visa today to see if there is any insurance that my purchase can be covered under... But after reading online about this am no longer hopeful for anything....
Next time buy the case before even thinking of buying the phone... And do not trust a girl with a delicate thing like your phone...
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awsrasool said:
If you wanna be technical about it then she's my fiance... I'd expect her to pay otherwise for sure lol... I guess a broken 4.8" screen makes you a bit bitter lol...
Yea best buy Canada is another story they do not cover physical or water damage... Am gonna try calling visa today to see if there is any insurance that my purchase can be covered under... But after reading online about this am no longer hopeful for anything....
Next time buy the case before even thinking of buying the phone... And do not trust a girl with a delicate thing like your phone...
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I find that offensive. K. Thanks.
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And I find it expensive to pay 300$ to fix a phone I paid 150$ for with a 3 year contract
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Damn that sucks! I hope your able to get a new one some how. I know buying it out right is just a lot! Let us know how it turns out for you.
Good luck!
Today was a sad day for me. I was working with cables under my desk and my phone was next to me. An object fell off the desk and its corner landed right on my screen. The picture says it all.
Has anyone had to get their screen replaced? Did you go through LeEco support? I'm curious what it is going to cost and what the turn-around looks like. I've contacted support and I'm waiting to hear back.
Thanks!
I contacted support to see if there is a way to buy official screen replacements. They offered me a repair service, I had to pay for the shipping (both ways), but they couldnt gave me a price for the repair, they had to see fthe damage first. Finally I bought a screen replacement from aliexpress, 89 dlls with "fast" shipping. It should be delivered next monday.
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I contacted support to see if there is a way to buy official screen replacements. They offered me a repair service, I had to pay for the shipping (both ways), but they couldnt gave me a price for the repair, they had to see fthe damage first. Finally I bought a screen replacement from aliexpress, 89 dlls with "fast" shipping. It should be delivered next monday.
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This is unbelievable. They are replacing it at no cost to me as a one time favor. I just have to pay shipping.
Best customer service ever.
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This is unbelievable. They are replacing it at no cost to me as a one time favor. I just have to pay shipping.
Best customer service ever.
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Great for you. I told them I dropped the phone maybe thats why they have to charge me. Look at their answer:
"Regarding to your concern about the your cracked screen, as you mentioned earlier that you dropped your phone accidentally, we are sorry to say that we cater only for those issue with manufacturer defects. Since you dropped your it is automatically void it warranty. Please mind that you will charge on the repair service that we provided. "
For me the shipping was about 50 dlls, plus the repair fee, wich they did not how much it could be, I calculated around 120 dlls total. Thats why I bought a replacement from China.
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Great for you. I told them I dropped the phone maybe thats why they have to charge me. Look at their answer:
"Regarding to your concern about the your cracked screen, as you mentioned earlier that you dropped your phone accidentally, we are sorry to say that we cater only for those issue with manufacturer defects. Since you dropped your it is automatically void it warranty. Please mind that you will charge on the repair service that we provided. "
For me the shipping was about 50 dlls, plus the repair fee, wich they did not how much it could be, I calculated around 120 dlls total. Thats why I bought a replacement from China.
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I guess I lucked out then! Got someone on a good day I suppose.
What you wrote and what you have recived?
hi, normally it cost 100-120 dollrs to replace a screen, recently I replace my LG G4 for about $100.
For LePro3 it's still perfect, just need to be extra careful with phone I think, good luck.
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I'm going to be sending it in tomorrow. I received a phone call from LeEco yesterday verifying my contact info and address. I'll post back more details once the device is repaired.
Update: LeEco had me send the device to Irving, TX for repair. It arrived at their service center yesterday, was repaired and shipped back out all in the same day. Expecting it Monday!
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Update: LeEco had me send the device to Irving, TX for repair. It arrived at their service center yesterday, was repaired and shipped back out all in the same day. Expecting it Monday!
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how much did you paid for shipping?
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how much did you paid for shipping?
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They wanted me to ship with FedEx. The cost was about $14 for 2 day business, which included insurance for $400. The package weighed 1.5lbs.
Originally they had asked for me to print a return label, however that isn't possible with FedEx (afaik) because you have to specify a shipping date. I was expecting an email from them, but it looks like they ended up covering the return shipping cost.
I do have to say that the communication is a little lacking from LeEco. The only reason I know it was sent yesterday is because of how I have my FedEx account setup. It notifies me when packages are sent to my address. I never received any confirmation that it was received, had been processed, or that it was even shipped back. Not a huge deal since the turn was ridiculously quick.
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They wanted me to ship with FedEx. The cost was about $14 for 2 day business, which included insurance for $400. The package weighed 1.5lbs.
Originally they had asked for me to print a return label, however that isn't possible with FedEx (afaik) because you have to specify a shipping date. I was expecting an email from them, but it looks like they ended up covering the return shipping cost.
I do have to say that the communication is a little lacking from LeEco. The only reason I know it was sent yesterday is because of how I have my FedEx account setup. It notifies me when packages are sent to my address. I never received any confirmation that it was received, had been processed, or that it was even shipped back. Not a huge deal since the turn was ridiculously quick.
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wow that is a great price!
I remember checking some prices to ship from El Paso, Texas to I believe it was Irving, Texas, it was around 60 dlls including a return label. Let me know when you recieve your phone to see the how they did it! I´ll will be replaceing myseñf the screen this weekend
I got the phone back today. It is as good as new. It is as if I never shattered the screen! LeEco FTW .
Mine broke too. Kind of random because it broke right down the center without warning. I shipped it to Irving via USPS with Insurance. Shipped it flat rate in a padded mailer with the phone inside a prepaid USPS flat rate box inside. $6.80 each way to ship out and back.
I think they default to saying use UPS and FedEx because that have those mailers in house and also because they are well known in the business world. Figured if I shipped them a box inside a box for USPS they'd ship it back. Will let you all know how it turns out.
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I just replaced mine with an lcd from AliExpress. To be honest it looks slightly better!
One more thing, the pre applied screen protector should be a tempered glass?? I had to remove it before removing the lcd and it did not felt like a tempered glass, more like a high quality plastic protector
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I just replaced mine with an lcd from AliExpress. To be honest it looks slightly better!
One more thing, the pre applied screen protector should be a tempered glass?? I had to remove it before removing the lcd and it did not felt like a tempered glass, more like a high quality plastic protector
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Can you give me a link for the lcd replacement?
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Sry I forget we've sopken earlier in PM. Never mind.
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Can you give me a link for the lcd replacement?
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There you go
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32762437006.html#autostay
Edit: No problem jeje
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TheDethEgineer said:
I just replaced mine with an lcd from AliExpress. To be honest it looks slightly better!
One more thing, the pre applied screen protector should be a tempered glass?? I had to remove it before removing the lcd and it did not felt like a tempered glass, more like a high quality plastic protector
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No it is not tempered glass. That is a rumor spawned by ignorance.
How easy was it to replace? Did you have to use a heat gun to remove it from the device?
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I just replaced mine with an lcd from AliExpress. To be honest it looks slightly better!
One more thing, the pre applied screen protector should be a tempered glass?? I had to remove it before removing the lcd and it did not felt like a tempered glass, more like a high quality plastic protector
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How easy was it to replace? Did you have to use a heat gun to remove it from the device?
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Yes I needed a heat gun, I used a regular hair heat gun. It was hard because of the shattered parts of the screen had to be removed carefully and piece by piece, the rest of the screen came out easy.
Amazing how just in a few hours and not even dropping the phone, all of a sudden a small spiderweb crack appears and spreads like crazy. Beyond frustrating.
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the tempered glass is kind of fragile. If you break in the point.
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the tempered glass is kind of fragile. If you break in the point.
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Not sure what you mean. "If you break in the point"??????
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Not sure what you mean. "If you break in the point"??????
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I meant if there is a point uneven, it will be cracked with just a weak force
Screen protectors are stupid and a waste of money. Last phone I had that scratched was a Nexus 4.
HellDiverUK said:
Screen protectors are stupid and a waste of money. Last phone I had that scratched was a Nexus 4.
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It's all about deciding how much risk you're willing to take
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theprfct10 said:
It's all about deciding how much risk you're willing to take
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and about how careful you are and how much money you will pay for the screen repair
SuperLeakTX said:
and about how careful you are and how much money you will pay for the screen repair
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Accidents happen...... doesn't matter how careful one could be.
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I don't use a screen saver. I have insurance on my phone. If I scratch it I just give it a good punch and call and my insurance sends me a new one for $150.00 by the time you pay for 3 screen savers I'll just get a new phone .
philiptibbs said:
I don't use a screen saver. I have insurance on my phone. If I scratch it I just give it a good punch and call and my insurance sends me a new one for $150.00 by the time you pay for 3 screen savers I'll just get a new phone .
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Understood whatever works!
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Whitestone provide lifetime warranty. Have now had 4 screen protectors from them in the past 2 months free of charge so no need to even spend $150.
I'm not sure which Whitestone dome company you're referring to but they do not replace screen protectors free of charge at least not anymore because I just did it and I had to pay $15
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philiptibbs said:
I don't use a screen saver. I have insurance on my phone. If I scratch it I just give it a good punch and call and my insurance sends me a new one for $150.00 by the time you pay for 3 screen savers I'll just get a new phone .
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The replacement will take at least 24 hours to arrive, I can NOT have my phone in death
You can buy the same stuff from Aliexpress, I've bought one for s9 and it s kind of the same quality but for a better price
Links:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bSQKz9tI
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/crbpPSh2
Search for uv tempered glass s9+ if you want more results
theprfct10 said:
I'm not sure which Whitestone dome company you're referring to but they do not replace screen protectors free of charge at least not anymore because I just did it and I had to pay $15
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Strange as its only been costing me $12 which they class as a shipping charge. Still better than replacing the screen.
I paid around $15 to replace the last one I broke (and had to mail my old one in.) My current one is cracked along the side off the screen. When it gets worse I'm putting the Aliexpress one on (which cost me less then $20 for two protectors), if it sucks I'll do another warranty replacement.