cracked screen

[Splitpin]

Do any of you know if its its possible to replace the screen on a galaxy s3 phone ? and if so ...where?
I was hit buy a trolley in the supermarket a couple of days ago, just happened to to have my phone screen out, in my pocket....and when i got home i noticed the crack. Still works , but looks awful.
And before you ask....no insurance.

Cheers.

Marty

[dbcunnz]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Aug 26 2012,8:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do any of you know if its its possible to replace the screen on a galaxy s3 phone ? and if so ...where?
I was hit buy a trolley in the supermarket a couple of days ago, just happened to to have my phone screen out, in my pocket....and when i got home i noticed the crack. Still works , but looks awful.
And before you ask....no insurance.

Cheers.

Marty

A place in Ch that does repairs http://www.trademe.co.nz/services/domestic...n-507183209.htm
not cheap though to replace a screen

[Splitpin]

Cheers Doug.......I think Im looking at about half the price of the phone. Anyway, it can wait , more important things to pay off

[Dean]

Bummer...
I would have thought Samsung would use pretty tough glass... guess not, or it was a pretty hard hit!

I've got a Motorola Defy with Gorilla Glass (supposed to be pretty tough stuff and very hard to scratch... Had for 2 years and not a mark on it, but of course, the earpiece failed within 2 months ( a common problem with that model) so I have had to use speakerphone for ages... Oh well!

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (Dean @ Aug 30 2012,7:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bummer...
I would have thought Samsung would use pretty tough glass... guess not, or it was a pretty hard hit!

I've got a Motorola Defy with Gorilla Glass (supposed to be pretty tough stuff and very hard to scratch... Had for 2 years and not a mark on it, but of course, the earpiece failed within 2 months ( a common problem with that model) so I have had to use speakerphone for ages... Oh well!

Dean, it was a real hard hit ...... im glad the phone took the brunt of it , or i may have lost the crown jewels (or one of them anyway) Found a local place (thanks Doug) that can replace it , but for $350 ....so its on hold for a while. Its a magic phone , will have to take more care of it.

[deeknow]

Bad luck man that sux. I know the S3 is very new but you might wanna take a look on eBay and see if u can source a new screen component and/or front glass and fit it yourself. I bought an N95 a couple of years back and broke the LCD about 3days after I bought it. Found a replacement in the uk for about 10pound and broke out the jewelers screwdrivers and managed to.suss out how to fit it. May not be as simple on the S3 but worth a look

Good luck mate

[cowpatz]

Marty when you say no insurance do you mean no specific insurance for the phone or no house contents insurance? If you have the later it may be worth looking into.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (cowpatz @ Sep 2 2012,5:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Marty when you say no insurance do you mean no specific insurance for the phone or no house contents insurance? If you have the later it may be worth looking into.

Good thought , i have contents cover, maybe i can try....... cheers CP.

QUOTE (deeknow @ Sep 2 2012,11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Bad luck man that sux. I know the S3 is very new but you might wanna take a look on eBay and see if u can source a new screen component and/or front glass and fit it yourself. I bought an N95 a couple of years back and broke the LCD about 3days after I bought it. Found a replacement in the uk for about 10pound and broke out the jewelers screwdrivers and managed to.suss out how to fit it. May not be as simple on the S3 but worth a look

Good luck mate

Deeknow, thanks for the thoughts........another option

[cowpatz]

Yeah just see what your excess is. We dropped a camera a while ago and claimed on contents. Well worth it.

[Dean]

$350 for a tiny bit of glass... Someone is making easy money!

[Lapun]

Hi Marty,

Another avenue to explore would be an approach to the supermarket management re accidental damage to your person by an errant trolly - which they own and should be insured against - best of luck

Cheers, Bill

[Dean]

QUOTE (Lapun @ Sep 3 2012,9:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Marty,

Another avenue to explore would be an approach to the supermarket management re accidental damage to your person by an errant trolly - which they own and should be insured against - best of luck

Cheers, Bill

Possible, but you will likely need some pretty compelling evidence to make a claim on that basis.... i.e. quality video footage.... or more than 1 eyewitness.

[Splitpin]

Thanks for the advise guys ......still looking at options.

[cowpatz]

Marty for what it is worth I inquired as to the cost of a screen replacement at a place that does phone repairs in San Francisco . I thought that it may be cheaper to repair there but it is actually quite pricey at US$300 plus tax.

[Splitpin]

QUOTE (cowpatz @ Sep 8 2012,2:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Marty for what it is worth I inquired as to the cost of a screen replacement at a place that does phone repairs in San Francisco . I thought that it may be cheaper to repair there but it is actually quite pricey at US$300 plus tax.

Thanks very much CP , I can live with it at the moment , but I'll have do something soon. Its still works fine, its just the fact thats its so new ..... oh well .