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Author Topic: Cracked glass - Best way to deal with it?  (Read 22457 times)
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« on: July 11, 2010, 11:47:41 AM »

It didn't take long. My screen is cracked! The blessing in disguise is that it's just the "window" layer whilst the touchscreen and the actual screen works perfectly. I'm not sure how it got cracked but I think it must have been when i was carrying a heavy item as the phone was in the pocket and the item probably hit it with one of its corners. The initial/source of the crack is on the bottom part by the buttons.

Now about fixing it...I can only assume the warranty doesn't cover it? What "scares" me is that I've looked at two Galaxy S teardowns but none of the videos actually remove the window/glass. They stop the teardown with the front part as one piece. Would probably be quite expensive to get it fixed if they have to replace the SAMOLED display as well (if they cannot seperate it), right?

I'm a student and not made of out money so if anyone knows what people usually do with cracked screens please enlighten me. Worst case scenario I'll have to keep it this way for a while >_<

Thanks in advance
« Last Edit: July 11, 2010, 01:14:37 PM by schmich » Best Screen Protector
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 02:56:26 PM »

Did you take out Insurance when you brought the phone?
I have taken insurance with mine because of the cost of the phone to start with.
I hope someone got some good advice for you here, cus I guess its gonna be pricy.
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 05:05:40 AM »

Thats pretty unfortunate man.  Physical damage will definitely not be covered by your warranty.  If you attempt to split the screen in two yourself you could cause more damage to the handset if you havent tried it before, I tried a Tocco once and it was pretty tricky. Where i am its about €100 to get a screen replaced, Might be worth sticking with it for a while until you get the cash together. Undecided
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2010, 10:48:06 PM »

Hey, Ive also cracked my glass.. from top to bottom and now its starting to spread. I rang Samsung support and they referrerd me to local service repairers... BUT GUESS WHAT... they want over $300 to look and repair the screen. Thats almost half the cost of the phone. Totally unacceptable.

Has anyone else had a similar experience or know of a CHEAPER way to get this sorted?

Cheers
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