New screen for samsung galaxy S3

[judyvin]

I dropped my mobile from waist height and now the screen won't come on. There is no visible damage so the fall must have dislodged something inside. I have been told I need a new screen by samsung but at 450tl it doesn't seem worth it. Is there anywhere else that does this sort of repair at a more reasonable cost ?

[Becker]

Don't know if this helps. One of my phones is a Galaxy Ace. I had a news screen fitted in a shop which is the first one on the right down the first shopping street in Girne. As I recall it was nowhere near half that price. I realize you have a different model. Worth a visit to shop I would have thought.

[judyvin]

Thank you, I will try them.

[genghis]

How about Ebay?
Screens appear to be about £50.

[judyvin]

Yes I have seen them on Ebay but is it as simple as just taking off one screen and replacing it?

[Keithcaley]

If you've never worked on any really delicate, fiddly electronic gear before, Then I wouldn't recommend that you attempt it.

You must also be careful to observe anti-static precautions, as static can kill the thing completely...

You said that 'samsung' told you that you needed a new screen.

Was that the Samsung 'helpline', or a Samsung reseller in TRNC (there are no 'Samsung' branches in TRNC!)

If it was a local re-seller, did they dismantle the phone to test it, and to check that it wasn't just a lead or plug come loose?

If not, take it to the repairer mentioned below, and get them to have a proper look at it, then you will at least know where to go from there.

[judyvin]

Thank you Keithcaley I will do as you suggest but I think you forgot the link for the repairer.

[genghis]

There are youtube videos on line showing how to replace the screen. It involves using a hairdryer to loosen the glue!!!! I don't think I would try it.
I would get a quote and send it back to UK to one of the online repairers.
OR Try the local man. If he hasn't got the parts you could get them on Ebay.

[Keithcaley]

Hi Judy, there wasn't actually a link, I was just referring to the post that said "...had a news screen fitted in a shop which is the first one on the right down the first shopping street in Girne."

Good luck!