s4 galaxy cracked screen

[Sina]

Been a shit morning just smashed my phone. Any one have any experience with screen being replaced. I heard stories where the phone no longer works once the screens replaced, any advice?

 

[Promo]

Hey Sina,

Replacement screen is no big deal. Lots of places can replace the screen at a reasonable cost. The replacement screens in my experience are OEM quality and will last many years in normal use. I have an S4 and have replaced the screen and as well replaced screens on iPhones, iPods and a Galaxy tablet.

In the Mississauga area I suggest:
http://techknowspace.com/ <-- I really like this shop, I've had zero problems and their price is competitive. They also have a location in Toronto
http://www.techvilleonline.com/other-cell-phone-repair <-- I've not gone here, but several friends swear by them. Less expensive, better warranty and will do the work while you wait.

Most repairs can be performed within a few hours (actual work is <30 minutes) and have a warranty.

Be aware, screens are made up of multiple layers: protective glass, touch layer and display layer. For some products certain layers can be separately replaced (as in your S4), but in other products they are bonded together (iPods). The shop will make the determination and let you know. If it's just the glass on your S4, you are looking at ~$100. All layers is ~$200. At $200 you should consider if you want to get a new phone instead ..... up to you.

Did you get last week's lollipop upgrade? What do you think?

 

[Lv Wmn]

We replaced the screen on one of our phones at home, an S3 I think and it seems to be fine. Was repaired maybe a year ago now. There is a small mark on the screen as a result of the repair, but you can only see it when the phone is not on. Once the screen is on it is fine.

http://www.cellphonerepair.com/toronto-on/

This place is near Yorkdale mall.

They did a good job in giving us the risks in the procedure, how long it would take, and how much it would cost.

I called two or three places when we were doing this and this was the only one I talked to that gave me a sense of confidence that they knew what they were doing.

Good luck

 

[red]

I have never had a cracked screen. How are you doing it? I have dropped my BlackBerrys many times over the years but never had a cracked screen

 

[JohnHenry]

^^^Just lucky. MY S2 is 2 years old, no case, has lots of scratches and dents. I upgraded to an S4, and cracked the screen within 2 weeks. Got if fixed under warranty.
I don't like Lollipop particularly. It seems like what Microsoft does, change for the sake of change.

 

[Promo]

I don't like Lollipop particularly. It seems like what Microsoft does, change for the sake of change.

I agree. Seems to me it was mostly a cosmetic upgrade. The changes to the texting app including the orange background is a step backwards in my opinion. I see no improvement in battery life.