LG Screen Repair - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So on day 4 of using my Nexus 5 I cracked the screen pretty badly. It was sitting on the edge of my dining room table and I hit it up into the air. It did one rotation and landed on a plate. I'd say the total fall couldn't have been more then 5 or 6 inches... The screen was totally smashed. :crying:
Anyway I've just sent it into LG for repair. The return process was pretty smooth but the CS Rep would not give me a quote or any idea what the replacement cost would be. I should hear from them in a few business days with a price. Anyone in the same boat?

stangy said:
So on day 4 of using my Nexus 5 I cracked the screen pretty badly. It was sitting on the edge of my dining room table and I hit it up into the air. It did one rotation and landed on a plate. I'd say the total fall couldn't have been more then 5 or 6 inches... The screen was totally smashed. :crying:
Anyway I've just sent it into LG for repair. The return process was pretty smooth but the CS Rep would not give me a quote or any idea what the replacement cost would be. I should hear from them in a few business days with a price. Anyone in the same boat?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you have a case/ a screen protector on? I'm sorry to hear that.
According to iFixit "The glass and LCD are fused to the display frame. Fixing broken glass will be either expensive or very difficult."
Might as well just invest in another one or another phone.

yatheiko said:
Did you have a case/ a screen protector on? I'm sorry to hear that.
According to iFixit "The glass and LCD are fused to the display frame. Fixing broken glass will be either expensive or very difficult."
Might as well just invest in another one or another phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No case. Although I never had one on my Nexus 4 or Galaxy Nexus and they got through some drops ok. I think the difference here is the edge to edge glass. Even a small hit on the edge will crack the screen. Trust me there will be a case on it if I ever get it back.
I am guessing that it will be at least $150 based on iFixit and some quotes I've seen from the Nexus 4 thread. I'll update everyone when I get a price.

Pay with a credit card? Unless you have a poverty card, there is a good chance your card will have 90 day purchase protection and will cover the cost of the replacement.

Well I just got a notification that fedex delivered my phone to LG Repair facility. Now just waiting for a phone call.
Has anyone else received a quote on a screen replacement yet?

stangy said:
Well I just got a notification that fedex delivered my phone to LG Repair facility. Now just waiting for a phone call.
Has anyone else received a quote on a screen replacement yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello, I m realy wondering how LG can repair your screen without giving you any kind of pre invoice???
I can anderstand that like dead HDs, they can't say how it would cost before examine it but then they must call you back to ask you if you accept the price!
Unless they have done it for free....

bleuxeon said:
Hello, I m realy wondering how LG can repair your screen without giving you any kind of pre invoice???
I can anderstand that like dead HDs, they can't say how it would cost before examine it but then they must call you back to ask you if you accept the price!
Unless they have done it for free....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes my understanding is that they will call me first with a price before repairing it. If I accept they will fix it. If not they will send it back.
I really don't have any choice tho really. If its anything less then the 350 I paid for it Ill probably get it fixed. Other then the cracked screen its a brand new phone.

Well I got the quote from LG. It's $146 dollars to repair the screen. Not too bad I guess.

Related

Dropped phone :-( Broken Glass

Hey guys I dropped my phone as I was getting into my car (shallow sweater pocket :-/). The glass is shattered but screen and digitizer are working great.
Anyone replaced a Captivate screen? Where did ya buy it? Any links are appreciated.
Main Target said:
Hey guys I dropped my phone as I was getting into my car (shallow sweater pocket :-/). The glass is shattered but screen and digitizer are working great.
Anyone replaced a Captivate screen? Where did ya buy it? Any links are appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have had my phone apart and im not quite sure how to seperate the screen from the chassis. out of curiosity i once looked up th screen to see what comes with it hoping there was a whole assembly but there wasn't much. it looks like a delicate operation to change the screen. most of the disassembly is very easy but the screen is something i wont try unless i need to, it looks risky.
Looks like this is your best option really. Just replace it all.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/samung-captivate-lcd-touch-screen-digitizer-replacement.html
Sent from outerspace
Main Target said:
Hey guys I dropped my phone as I was getting into my car (shallow sweater pocket :-/). The glass is shattered but screen and digitizer are working great.
Anyone replaced a Captivate screen? Where did ya buy it? Any links are appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The same thing happened to my spare 37" flat screen when my brother was moving it. That really sucked.
Unfortunately I did the same thing last night. My screen cracked when it landed face down on the tile. My problem is that I have a warranty exchange for the shutdown issue coming in a couple of days. Now I have to call AT&T and tell them I dropped the phone and the warranty is void. Or maybe I could just send it as is and try to blame it on the mailing process. I don't want to take a chance on it though.
Amazon or ebay it'll run ya around 80$
Sent from my SGH-T959D using XDA App
adamholden85 said:
The same thing happened to my spare 37" flat screen when my brother was moving it. That really sucked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dam, your TV fell out of your brothers sweater pocket! Crazy!
Phaze13 said:
Dam, your TV fell out of your brothers sweater pocket! Crazy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't have any idea how he got it in there either!
Repair info:
http://capfaq.com/w/Repair
We also offer it as a service: http://mobiletechvideos.com/Products___Services.html
Be careful not to tear the ribbon assembly for the capacitive buttons when removing everything!
A Blessing in disguise
Well I got off the phone with AT&T...apparently they have no proof of my last upgrade in there system and my contract expired on the 8th of December. This also means that they have no record of insurance on my Captivate either. On the plus side...Maybe now I can switch carriers and get myself a Nexus S instead. I'll have to talk it over with the wife. Overall who has had experience with T-Mo? How is their support and service?
I enjoyed my time with T-Mobile except that I never had reliable 3G service indoors. Also I'm a little bitter about how they handle porting service out (they charge you a full month of service when you port out unless you call them to cancel after the port).
You could always port your number over and switch back to the Death Star within 30 days if you don't like the Nexus S....
There was a guy who did this several months ago with his Captivate. Posted pictures and everything. Seemed like a very good tutorial.

Need a replacement lcd, Dropped and shattered :(

Was wondering if you guys could help me round up the best prices on a replacement screen for my nexus 5. Im still waiting for my slim armor to come in the mail. phone slipped out of my hand while pulling it out of my pocket just now and it completely shattered. GG3 may be scratch resistant but it sure shatters easily.
nadrojcote said:
Was wondering if you guys could help me round up the best prices on a replacement screen for my nexus 5. Im still waiting for my slim armor to come in the mail. phone slipped out of my hand while pulling it out of my pocket just now and it completely shattered. GG3 may be scratch resistant but it sure shatters easily.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry about your mishap. That sucks.
As for replacement...
"The impressive damage resistance of Gorilla Glass 3 is nothing to scoff at, but in no way is the glass layer of the Nexus 5 invulnerable. The right drop will send spider cracks across the display, destroying your ability to comfortably use your device. Like the Nexus 4, LG has bonded the front frame, LCD, and glass into one piece. Replacing the glass on your phone would mean replacing the entire front panel, which will make repairs unlikely and replacements expensive. Given the low cost of the phone on Google Play ($349), it’ll likely be close to half the cost of the phone just for the replacement part, followed by installation fees if you can’t do it yourself."
http://www.geek.com/android/nexus-5-shows-high-repairability-except-where-it-matters-most-1576248/
eBay have them for £180
It looks like it mainly came from the top right corner, wow this is a bummer. $250 on ebay.
Currently the best price I can find, if anyone finds one at a better price, please let me know.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-Google-Ne...cement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cd81e8582&_uhb=1
nadrojcote said:
Was wondering if you guys could help me round up the best prices on a replacement screen for my nexus 5. Im still waiting for my slim armor to come in the mail. phone slipped out of my hand while pulling it out of my pocket just now and it completely shattered. GG3 may be scratch resistant but it sure shatters easily.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check with your Credit card company many cards (all amex most discover's most nicer visa's/mastercards) have a 30-180 O crap insureance that whould cover this. Call them its normaly called perchance protection or something like that. They will either buy it back from your for same price you paid or ask them to send them a repair bill and the will credit you the cost of repair. There usealy no deduclatble and the lifetime limist are normally 5k+ so give it a try. This is a befit of buying an unlocked phone in full over a contract phone
nadrojcote said:
It looks like it mainly came from the top right corner, wow this is a bummer. $250 on ebay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you have simply check with Google services to ask them how much it would cost for them to replace your screen?
It sucks to break them at launch, I broke a $740 phone my girlfriend bought me for valentines day. It was a Verizon carrier model though so they weren't as popular nation wide and the only screens I could find were outrageous, I ended up buying a used DNA and swapping them, Google might replace it for like 100 or 150 bucks, Motorola used to do that.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Trueglich said:
Check with your Credit card company many cards (all amex most discover's most nicer visa's/mastercards) have a 30-180 O crap insureance that whould cover this. Call them its normaly called perchance protection or something like that. They will either buy it back from your for same price you paid or ask them to send them a repair bill and the will credit you the cost of repair. There usealy no deduclatble and the lifetime limist are normally 5k+ so give it a try. This is a befit of buying an unlocked phone in full over a contract phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much I forgot about that! I called them and they're gonna replace it for me.
Update, Visa has issued me a cheque for the full amount of the phone, and to top it off I dont have to send the old phone back!
nadrojcote said:
Update, Visa has issued me a cheque for the full amount of the phone, and to top it off I dont have to send the old phone back!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
congrats!
nadrojcote said:
Update, Visa has issued me a cheque for the full amount of the phone, and to top it off I dont have to send the old phone back!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's awesome! I'm glad I used my visa to purchase mine!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
I need to look into getting one of these credit cards. Mine has nothing like this. It does allow me have to have no international fees, no annual fees, so is great for travelling... but buyer protection does seem awesome.
Lg charges $120 to fix it.
so glad to hear about the stroke of luck! almost wanted to cry for you. lol

Moto X2 Screen Replacement Cost?

my moto x2's screen is smashed badly, it needs to be replaced.
its under warranty. what are the charges for screen replacement in India (Pune)?
is it worth ?
sid.8491 said:
my moto x2's screen is smashed badly, it needs to be replaced.
its under warranty. what are the charges for screen replacement in India (Pune)?
is it worth ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have just replaced my screen+frame after a double drop smashed it completely. I contacted Motorola Support and while my phone too was under warranty, it doesn't cover accidental damage to the screen through being dropped. I was quoted an eye watering £200 to send my phone to the repair facility in Germany to have the screen replaced and couriered back to me in the UK. Negotiations failed!
This all at the same time the Moto X 2014 was reduced on the Moto UK website to £229 for the same spec and options as my handset. Absolute madness!
By comparison, An Apple iPhone 6 screen replacement directly through Apple costs approx £86.44 without their Apple Care package, £55 if you have Apple care. Motorola are ripping customers off with their repairs.
So what I have done is purchase a genuine screen replacement from a US based reseller on eBay. This cost £72 + £20 postage and £15 import tax, so £107 in total. I performed the repair myself, heating up the rear cover (bamboo) first to make it easier to remove, as there is a lot of adhesive! Thankfully there was no damage and could be re-applied. There are 18 T4 screws to remove, a couple of connectors for the battery, LCD etc.. the whole thing just lifts apart after that. Quite easy really!
middlep1 said:
I have just replaced my screen+frame after a double drop smashed it completely. I contacted Motorola Support and while my phone too was under warranty, it doesn't cover accidental damage to the screen through being dropped. I was quoted an eye watering £200 to send my phone to the repair facility in Germany to have the screen replaced and couriered back to me in the UK. Negotiations failed!
This all at the same time the Moto X 2014 was reduced on the Moto UK website to £229 for the same spec and options as my handset. Absolute madness!
By comparison, An Apple iPhone 6 screen replacement directly through Apple costs approx £86.44 without their Apple Care package, £55 if you have Apple care. Motorola are ripping customers off with their repairs.
So what I have done is purchase a genuine screen replacement from a US based reseller on eBay. This cost £72 + £20 postage and £15 import tax, so £107 in total. I performed the repair myself, heating up the rear cover (bamboo) first to make it easier to remove, as there is a lot of adhesive! Thankfully there was no damage and could be re-applied. There are 18 T4 screws to remove, a couple of connectors for the battery, LCD etc.. the whole thing just lifts apart after that. Quite easy really!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
please provide link for genuine screen replacement. i would also need to check if its available in India
sid.8491 said:
please provide link for genuine screen replacement. i would also need to check if its available in India
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the one I bought, there are others available from different US resellers:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151642165201
There are slightly cheaper options that you can get from China and Hong Kong too. I went for the US seller because of the speed of delivery to the UK and I had slight worries whether the China based screens where genuine or not.
Moto X2 glass replacement
sid.8491 said:
please provide link for genuine screen replacement. i would also need to check if its available in India
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it replaced for Rs4000 in New Delhi and its looking superb. Im in love with it. And its worth getting the glass changed on the phone if the display is not broken. Let me knw if you want to get it replaced?
Sidd07 said:
I got it replaced for Rs4000 in New Delhi and its looking superb. Im in love with it. And its worth getting the glass changed on the phone if the display is not broken. Let me knw if you want to get it replaced?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i think my display is also broken. no display!!
Sidd07 said:
I got it replaced for Rs4000 in New Delhi and its looking superb. Im in love with it. And its worth getting the glass changed on the phone if the display is not broken. Let me knw if you want to get it replaced?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
where in delhi?
roddem said:
where in delhi?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Karol Bagh, New Delhi
This might be too late, but check this out http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...ement-for-your-custom-moto-xs-cracked-screen/
Did the screen you ordered already come with everything in one piece? (LCD, touch, glass, maybe other parts to make it all fit, etc)
Don't throw away your money in replacing/repairing the screen! It did it twice and highly regret it. Seems like the screen is breaking on it's own! Such an expensive phone with such an incredibly fragile screen....no case, bumper, protection or a thousand pillows will save your moto x screen from breaking. As usual: Motorola does not care about that = biggest dissapointment to me
Sent from my XT1092
mondcg said:
Don't throw away your money in replacing/repairing the screen! It did it twice and highly regret it. Seems like the screen is breaking on it's own! Such an expensive phone with such an incredibly fragile screen....no case, bumper, protection or a thousand pillows will save your moto x screen from breaking. As usual: Motorola does not care about that = biggest dissapointment to me
Sent from my XT1092
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What if you cared about your phone instead of moto?
moto x2 screen repair
roddem said:
where in delhi?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am in mumbai and want to do it in mumbai any chance that I can do it in 4000
i only buy from here, they are legit and i've bought tons of screens from them.
http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola/android-models/motorola-moto-x-1-xt1096.html
Bought a U.S.cellular used phone and swap the screen.
Sent from my XT1097 using Tapatalk
I'm thinking of replacing myself, anyone got experience of picking up bad screens off ebay?
This looks Chinese but feedback seems good - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172182739756
This one looks reputable but not sure it's worth spending 100 quid on this phone now, although I don't have any complaints with it, yet - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172221035417
middlep1 said:
I have just replaced my screen+frame after a double drop smashed it completely. I contacted Motorola Support and while my phone too was under warranty, it doesn't cover accidental damage to the screen through being dropped. I was quoted an eye watering £200 to send my phone to the repair facility in Germany to have the screen replaced and couriered back to me in the UK. Negotiations failed!
This all at the same time the Moto X 2014 was reduced on the Moto UK website to £229 for the same spec and options as my handset. Absolute madness!
By comparison, An Apple iPhone 6 screen replacement directly through Apple costs approx £86.44 without their Apple Care package, £55 if you have Apple care. Motorola are ripping customers off with their repairs.
So what I have done is purchase a genuine screen replacement from a US based reseller on eBay. This cost £72 + £20 postage and £15 import tax, so £107 in total. I performed the repair myself, heating up the rear cover (bamboo) first to make it easier to remove, as there is a lot of adhesive! Thankfully there was no damage and could be re-applied. There are 18 T4 screws to remove, a couple of connectors for the battery, LCD etc.. the whole thing just lifts apart after that. Quite easy really!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How is the quality? same as original? what about the colors, contrast, etc?

Did you scratch yours already? Returning your product?

So.. I noticed I happened to scratch mine on the screen. I have no clue how and when it happened. Just noticed it. I did not have any protection for the screen. Never had them in the past. I did have a case though that lifts the screen up when placed facing down. I also never place my phone with the screen facing down. So I am assuming it happened somewhere else.
Since I bought it from Samsung directly, we have 30 days of free premium care support. Turns out that is through Assurant and they pretty much denied coverage on my device first saying it was not covered. When pressed they said they would cover it but I'd have to pay $99 for a replacement device AND that replacement device COULD be a factory refurbished device.
All bad news.. So I am deciding to return the phone back to Samsung since I am within my 14 days. The scratch is small enough and won't jump out on you... and you can't even see it if the screen is on.
Anyone with a similar experience?
:silly:
I doubt you'll find anyone willing to openly admit to also being as petty as what you've described above. How long do you think you'll keep up this game of exploiting (purchase, damage, return & repeat) before considering adequate protection to combat the OCD?!
androidbuff123 said:
So.. I noticed I happened to scratch mine on the screen. I have no clue how and when it happened. Just noticed it. I did not have any protection for the screen. Never had them in the past. I did have a case though that lifts the screen up when placed facing down. I also never place my phone with the screen facing down. So I am assuming it happened somewhere else.
Since I bought it from Samsung directly, we have 30 days of free premium care support. Turns out that is through Assurant and they pretty much denied coverage on my device first saying it was not covered. When pressed they said they would cover it but I'd have to pay $99 for a replacement device AND that replacement device COULD be a factory refurbished device.
All bad news.. So I am deciding to return the phone back to Samsung since I am within my 14 days. The scratch is small enough and won't jump out on you... and you can't even see it if the screen is on.
Anyone with a similar experience?
:silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You scratched it and think you are entitled to a brand new phone for FREE?
What are you 12?
This is whats wrong with America these days folks.. smh.
My firend out right cracked his S8+, filed a claim, paid $99 and got brand new device
This early in the game, they won't have refurbished units - in a month or so probably yeah
Side note, my wife dropped hers from about 3 ft and it has a scuff on the screen - noticeable but nothing horrible. Slapped a screen protector on it and all is good again. Gorilla Glass 5 is definitely a joke cause they claim should be good from higher distance
The feeling of entitlement these days is down right ridiculous.
androidbuff123 said:
So.. I noticed I happened to scratch mine on the screen. I have no clue how and when it happened. Just noticed it. I did not have any protection for the screen. Never had them in the past. I did have a case though that lifts the screen up when placed facing down. I also never place my phone with the screen facing down. So I am assuming it happened somewhere else.
Since I bought it from Samsung directly, we have 30 days of free premium care support. Turns out that is through Assurant and they pretty much denied coverage on my device first saying it was not covered. When pressed they said they would cover it but I'd have to pay $99 for a replacement device AND that replacement device COULD be a factory refurbished device.
All bad news.. So I am deciding to return the phone back to Samsung since I am within my 14 days. The scratch is small enough and won't jump out on you... and you can't even see it if the screen is on.
Anyone with a similar experience?
:silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What about the restocking fee are you not worried they might take more than 15% because of the damage?
Wow. The replies reflect how immature many of you are. You really think Samsung will take a scratched screen back without slapping a fee for it? When I called them to return it, I TOLD THEM IT WAS SCRATCHED. Since I'm within the 14 days and the scratch is small, they said they'll take it but may charge me a little.
I just didn't think it was fair for assurant to charge me $99 for what could possibly be a refurbished device when I'm supposedly enrolled in an insurance program.
Smh
Anyway. The post is more about how easily the screen scratches. I'd rather pay more and get a perfect phone than live with a scratched screen. I remember my first iPhone 6. that I had bought and my kid scratched it. Apple replaced it for a brand new one since it was only 3 days old.
androidbuff123 said:
Wow. The replies reflect how immature many of you are. You really think Samsung will take a scratched screen back without slapping a fee for it? When I called them to return it, I TOLD THEM IT WAS SCRATCHED. Since I'm within the 14 days and the scratch is small, they said they'll take it but may charge me a little.
I just didn't think it was fair for assurant to charge me $99 for what could possibly be a refurbished device when I'm supposedly enrolled in an insurance program.
Smh
Anyway. The post is more about how easily the screen scratches. I'd rather pay more and get a perfect phone than live with a scratched screen. I remember my first iPhone 6. that I had bought and my kid scratched it. Apple replaced it for a brand new one since it was only 3 days old.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you pay for return shipping also. Then you get to wait for them to process the refund. That tiny scratch costs you almost $150 if you consider time and shipping/insurance.
But have you guys scratched your phone too? I don't mind a case. Just don't like them screen protectors that much. It beats the purpose imo
androidbuff123 said:
But have you guys scratched your phone too? I don't mind a case. Just don't like them screen protectors that much. It beats the purpose imo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've never scratched any of my phones screens and i never use screen protectors because i hate them also.
scratched my screen, pretty small, not sure how it happened either, typically haven't had any problems with phones in the past, and have been careful
i'm just gonna pay to have the screen replaced in a couple months
954wrecker said:
I've never scratched any of my phones screens and i never use screen protectors because i hate them also.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here: am always careful and use a lightweight case on all of my phones.
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
Mine came right out of the box with a scratch. It was a pre-order and head clearly been played with. I immediately called TMobile and filed for a return and ordered a new one. Now my new one might have the home button issue ?
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
just opened mine yesterday. I kept the film on there was on, and added more tape to make sure i wont get scratches.
I am waiting on screen protectors for back and front
So I returned my S8 to the store and it happened to have a very very faint small scratch on the screen even though I was careful with it and never rubbed it against anything. I don't know how it got there or if it was on it when I opened the box. BB didn't care though, and I returned it cause I was having other issues with the device. My new one came with a screen protector on it (t-mobile version) that didn't have any print on the protector so I've just left it there and you can't even tell lol. But I did find one screen protector I bought that had good reviews. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XV9X72L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What issue did you say them?
deathshead said:
You scratched it and think you are entitled to a brand new phone for FREE?
What are you 12?
This is whats wrong with America these days folks.. smh.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So let me get this...according to your logic it is ok for samsung to sell phones with the worst glass quality ever? There are complaints all over the place regarding the fact that S8 scratches very easy comparing to any other previous version. I also experience issues with this poor gorilla glass 5...having scratched the display after only 2 weeks although I was being extremely careful with the device. We are all having just bad luck? I doubt it.
I'm sure that the only solution is to have a class action lawsuit against Samsung...otherwise their answer will always be that it's the consumer's fault. Unfortunately it doesn't explode like the Note 7 in order to draw so much attention and force Samsung to admit the problem.
I just noticed a giant scratch on front screen. Phone owned less than 1 month never dropped and never mingled together with hard items like keys. This seems almost impossible. I've owned a smartphone since iPhone 4 and I've never seen a phone scratch this fast for no reason.
Corning has some explaining to do as I believe they are fully responsible. They have taken an easy piggyback ride on the smartphone industry and have advanced beyond their wildest dreams because of it. Now it's 2017 and they are releasing products which do not meet standards.
I totally agree. Corning and Samsung must give an explanation about the scratch resistance of the glass they have put on the S8. I never had problems with scratches on my Samsung devices since gorilla glass 3. What happened this year? Is it a mistake of Corning or Samsung? Do other devices with gorilla glass 5 scratch so easily? I personally bought an ultra thin case (it's the first time i put a case) just to prevent any more scratches.
They made gorilla glass 5 softer to make it more shatter resistant which in fault causes it to scratch easier.
Harder glass= more shatter/less scratches
Softer glass = reduction in shatter/ more scratches.

Dropped my 3a in a rocky parking lot ;(

Going to get the display replaced sometime this week from ubreakifix.
Has anyone else cracked their 3a and had it repaired?
when you get your phone back, put one of these on it https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RWM29DL/
just like with every phone, you should be using a tempered glass screen protector.
Sucks besides the temp glass protection, get a case.
ccook18 said:
Going to get the display replaced sometime this week from ubreakifix.
Has anyone else cracked their 3a and had it repaired?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did, actually She did but I picked the tab, of course.
ubreakifix work was impeccable, no way to notice it's been replaced. $120 Canadian and 30 min. I'm pretty much sure they source displays from manufacturer.
Good to hear from someone who got theirs repaired there. I gave them a call and they said that for all Google products they get all parts direct from Google.
I would normally repair this myself but being my main phone and something I just bought a couple of months ago, I didn't want to mess with it.
I am definitely ordering a good screen protector immediately and not waiting.
Pogo said:
I did, actually She did but I picked the tab, of course.
ubreakifix work was impeccable, no way to notice it's been replaced. $120 Canadian and 30 min. I'm pretty much sure they source displays from manufacturer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Boight one with brocken glass not that bad will fix it latter is from germany playstore
ccook18 said:
I would normally repair this myself but being my main phone and something I just bought a couple of months ago, I didn't want to mess with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The prices on Ebay were not much lower than ubreakifix quote and most ship from China, so it was no-brainer to me.
Pogo said:
I did, actually She did but I picked the tab, of course.[emoji14]ubreakifix work was impeccable, no way to notice it's been replaced. $120 Canadian and 30 min. I'm pretty much sure they source displays from manufacturer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is the replacement screen a samsung panel or a tianma panel?
dropped mine over laborday... ordered a replacement from Fixez.com... came quickly and is a samsung panel. replaced it myself, but they sticky they sent was cut wrong and too thick, so its not quite as flush as it was. might go by ubreak and see if they can help me out. works fine for now though

Categories

Resources