Where Can I Get My Samsung Galaxy S IV Screen repaired
Emmanuelle Riker
I cracked my S8 Ultra in the corner. Still functions well, but the crack is bothering me, so I wanted to get it repaired. I started a service request, saying I had a broken screen and the repair estimate is $0. I don't know if they'll actually repair it for $0. I tried calling support to find the actual cost but after 2 hours on the phone with different people nobody could help me at all.
If the repair cost is $0, I'll send in my device and get it repaired. I don't want to believe the $0 quote, and then have them say I'll be $350. I'll say no to that because my device functions with a minor crack, but I'll be without my tablet for more than a week and I'll get nothing out of it.
Why isn't the cost of this repair clearly outlined? It's a very predictable scenario, I cracked my screen because I dropped it. I have no idea how much it will cost to repair it. It says $0, and if that's true then Samsung is amazing. But there's no way they'll repair it for free.
Why can't I just find the cost of the repair???
The cost to fix a cracked Apple iPhone screen varies widely based on which iPhone you have and where you take it to get repaired. As a result, iPhone screen repair may cost as much as $379. Samsung Galaxy phone screen repair cost is lower and may cost as much as $289 depending on the model.
Some carrier plans allow you to request a replacement device instead of getting your phone repaired, but that option typically costs more. For example, Verizon insurance charges $29 for screen repairs but up to $249 for replacement.
AT&T customers who are enrolled in Mobile Insurance, Mobile Protection Pack, Mobile Protection Pack for Business and Multi-Device Protection Pack may be able to get their cracked screen repaired instead of receiving a replacement device.
In this article we are discussing phone screen bleeding, what it is and how to deal with the issues surrounding it and getting it repaired. If you want to skip to a specific section i have broken it down below.
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What do we mean by LCDs hold value? On glass and LCD assemblies, the LCD carries a value if it still functions, even if the glass on top of it is cracked. If the LCD still works, it can be used again. Companies buy cracked glass with working LCDs to refurbish them: they separate the glass from the LCD and digitizer, replace the glass with a new piece on top of the old LCD, and sell the refurbished screen elsewhere. Therefore, repair stores can sell good, functioning LCDs to refurbishing companies. Selling cracked glass with good LCDs helps offset the cost of glass repairs, which in turn makes getting your glass fixed cheaper for you!
A pixelated screen can indicate LCD damage. This would look like a patch of multicolored dots, a line or lines of discoloration, or a screen with rainbow colors. For many people, these colors are an easy way to know that their LCD is broken and that they should get it repaired.
1. Day 1 July 8th 2022 - After issue occurred, on the same day went to check online for any solutions, but none were there. Checked Forum and was pretty astonished to see multiple users complaining of this issue and the Samsung responses initially.
2. Day 1 July 8th 2022 - Contacted Samsung Support on WhatsApp late evening. The Support executive asked me to visit the Service Center. I argued with him (basis the various forum posts) that I am not going to the Service Center just to be told that this is a display issue and since phone is OOW, i will have to pay for screen change etc. I clearly mentioned that there is no damage or issue that i have caused that has suddenly caused these green lines to appear. The executive told me that this issue is a known issue now for S20+ and has been notified through a specific bulletin to the Service Centers and they shall inspect my phone and then perform the next steps. After reconfirming a few times, i decided that i shall goto the Service Center.
3. Day 2 July 9th 2022 - I called up the nearest Samsung Service Center (P3 Technologies at Marathalli in Bangalore). I had very little hopes of anyone picking up or trying to give me a resolution/direction on the phone. This is where the things change.......My call was answered and I was immediately transferred to a senior service personnel who asked me to reconfirm what the issue is. I told him about the model S20+, green lines issue and the Service Bulletin that the WhatsApp Support person told me of. He told me that he shall need to inspect the phone and asked me to come down with my phone, bill etc. I kept telling him that this is an issue caused by the SW upgrade and i shall not pay anything to rectify it as it is not my fault. He patiently asked me to come to the Service Center.
4. Day 2, July 9th 2022 - I reached the Service Center in the afternoon and asked for the person who had spoken to me on phone. I was immediately taken to his desk and he told me that multiple cases had come so far with this issue. He told me that the process is that he shall need to inspect my phone and run some diagnostics basically to see if there is any physical/water or other damage that has caused this issue. If all is ok in that step, he shall need to raise an approval request and order for 3 parts for replacement - A) The Screen B) The Battery C) The River Kit used for IP68 Screen replacement. I was a little confused on why the battery needs to be replaced but he told me that it is required to be replaced. I politely told him that i will not pay for this as it is not my fault. He continued with the physical inspection of my phone and was amazed to see that the phone was in such great condition after nearly 1.5yrs of usage. He ran some more tests and came back to tell me that he is forwarding my case for free of charge approval in an out of warranty scenario as the handset is perfectly ok. He clearly told me that it is a 2-3 day process and he will assist me in all possible ways however cannot promise of the approval. He also said that he shall order for the parts right away in order to save time. I was very impressed in the way he was handling my issue unlike what i had read on the reviews online for Service Center visits for this issue earlier/few months ago. He requested me to take the phone backup completely, wipe the phone by factory reset and remove SIM and SD Card. He updated me that now we can use Samsung Smart Switch application and take a complete backup on the laptop for the phone.
5. Day 3 July 10th 2022 - Over the weekend I took my entire phone backup (except SD Card), also backed up Whatsapp on Google Cloud.
6. Day 4 July 11th 2022 - Went to Service Center to give my phone and get acknowledgement. Phone was inspected again and taken for repair. I was told by the Service Personnel that 1 part has arrived, 2 are in transit. Approval process status shall be known by 1-2 days. I also checked and was informed that Screen Cost is INR15500, Battery is INR3500.
7. Day 5 July 12th 2022 - I made a followup call around 4pm and was told that 2 parts are in 1 is in transit, expected tomorrow. Approval process was still pending.
8. Day 6 July 13th 2022 - Got a call from Service Center at 330pm, all parts were replaced and the repair and quality check was completed. Phone was ready for pickup. I asked the most important question, do i need to pay anything......the answer was....."If you want us to deliver your handset home, the drop only service charges shall apply which are INR99".......I said yes for the delivery and INR 99 charges.
9. Day 6 July 13th 2022 - Phone was delivered at 6pm to my house, very nicely packed, i opened to see it and it was completely perfect. I started Restoring the phone from Backup. It took appx. 30 minutes to restore from Smart Switch (Backup file was 10GB). Then the tedious process of logging into Google Account and all apps started which took another 2hrs. I deleted Whatsapp app which was restored from the backup. Did that as that would otherwise have restored my 6 days old Whatsapp Chats from local backup. Reinstalled Whatsapp and then restored from latest July 13th 2022 Google Drive Whatsapp backup. The Phone Backup had even done a backup for my Galaxy Watch Active 2 and that was also reset and restored automatically. The LTE setup(on the watch) was also automatically restored with Airtel.