htc s710 cracked lcd

[labratza]

Hi

Do you guys know how much it would cost to replace the cracked lcd on a htcs710.

I cracked an LCD and need it replaced asap but needs to go to HTC or if you guys know a cheaper place in JHB where we can replace the LCD

 

[plazma]

You have 2 choices - either you let the device go to Leaf, the importers, or you find a Pakistani repair shop that can do it for one tenth of the cost that Leaf will do it for.

That is if Leaf will even touch the thing - they might just say it is BER (beyond economical repair), or FUBAR.

 

[labratza]

well do you have any idea what the price will be that I am looking at?

 

[Trevalyan]

Hi.

It's not SA-based but www.cnn.cn is a good option if you're technically minded and feel like you can install a new screen yourself.
Their prices are pretty reasonable. The same thing happened to me with my S710 and Leaf quoted astronomical sums to have it repaired. I bought a replacement screen from CNN and fitted it myself.

 

[labratza]

well they are R100 cheaper than Leaf. they are charging R900 and there it is $70 so what are the import costs going to be

 

[Trevalyan]

If I remember correctly, you can choose shipping options which affect the price. There weren't any import costs in the way of customs - the parcel just sailed through.
That said, Leaf's prices have come down. They quoted me in excess of R1.5k to replace the screen last year.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Might it be cheaper to buy a new HTC s710 and get two years' warranty on the new phone, instead of a repaired phone with a month's warranty?

Just asking.

 

[Grimspoon]

You can pick up a 2nd almost new S710 for between R1200 and R2000 on Gumtree.

I would scout for a deal and try pick up a good cond one for R1000 rather than replacing the screen.