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06-22-2014, 06:25 PM
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I didn't get my S3 screen repaired, but I recently brought my Nokia N9 to VanCell Repair at the corner of Rupert & E. 29th Ave in Vancouver. A customer dropped his S3 off for a screen replacement just before I got in to the store. We both came back 20 minutes later at the same time and his screen was fully repaired. I don't recall how much it was, but the guy was pretty happy.
If it means anything, they were the only shop in town who were willing to order a factory Nokia battery for my N9. $40 parts and labour otherwise, it was $30 + $7 shipping from Amazon for me to DIY and risk fucking shit up. I personally felt that they went above and beyond for me. VanCell Repair
3292 E 29th Avenue
V5R 1W6
778 859 3565 | info@vancell.ca
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Monday to Friday – 11am to 6pm
Saturday – 12pm to 4pm
Sunday – Closed
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06-22-2014, 06:47 PM
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#2152 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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thanks Dukes....
I'm directly looking at a ziploc bag containing a torn apart S3 that i took apart and fixed with a new lcd while back and it still ended up dying short while after, and it may as well be $550 of cash is what I paid for it brand new when it came out, electronics really have 0 value at the end of the day especially in the western world....
your post motivated me to fckin fix it just out of principle, even though i have no use for it, lol
i hope the repair shop you listed has a good solid 1 year minimum warranty on their repairs, otherwise it's not worth it
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06-22-2014, 09:11 PM
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#2153 | | RS Veteran
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I can't speak for the shop who did the repairs on my phone (or any shop for that matter) but to have a 1 year minimum warranty for repairs on a phone is tough. They're wear and tear items, susceptible to damage and tampering.
I could be wrong, however. I'm sure there will be shops that offer a one year warranty on labour. I think they're worth trying out. The worst they will say is no to the repair since it was previously taken apart. Good luck!
Edit: Check out VanCell's warranty - Our Warranty | We Back Up Our Work. They offer 6 months warranty on labour.
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06-22-2014, 09:54 PM
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#2154 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by DIEH4RD Has anyone replaced the LCD Unit after dropping and breaking their screen?
I would like to hear some honest input from recommended local stores to where I should bring my phone to get it fixed. Please share any good/bad reviews!
cheers | Despite the name, my cousin brought his phone to a place called Yolorepair twice for his S3 and was completely satisfied with it. Price was cheaper than most as well.
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06-23-2014, 06:40 PM
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#2155 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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has anyone else had the power button stuck internally?
its just constantly soft resetting to the point my phone isn't use-able
i tried hitting and flicking the phone by the power button, but that didn't work
i pried out the power button and tried to see if the button below was stuck but appears to be normal
anything else i can try?
just need to backup the pics and contacts and i'll probably grab a s5 this week
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06-23-2014, 07:03 PM
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#2156 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I didn't get my S3 screen repaired, but I recently brought my Nokia N9 to VanCell Repair at the corner of Rupert & E. 29th Ave in Vancouver. A customer dropped his S3 off for a screen replacement just before I got in to the store. We both came back 20 minutes later at the same time and his screen was fully repaired. I don't recall how much it was, but the guy was pretty happy.
If it means anything, they were the only shop in town who were willing to order a factory Nokia battery for my N9. $40 parts and labour otherwise, it was $30 + $7 shipping from Amazon for me to DIY and risk fucking shit up. I personally felt that they went above and beyond for me. VanCell Repair
3292 E 29th Avenue
V5R 1W6
778 859 3565 | info@vancell.ca
Hours:
Monday to Friday – 11am to 6pm
Saturday – 12pm to 4pm
Sunday – Closed | Thanks bcrdukes for the input, much appreciated.
I just dropped off my phone after work, should be expecting to pick it up tomorrow. Its quite nice that they're located only down the street from where I live. I will update as soon I pick up my phone for others who are seeking a review.
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06-23-2014, 07:12 PM
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#2157 | | RS Veteran
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You'r welcome! I hope they can solve your problem. Looking forward to your follow-up!
Update: I learned that a colleague of mine had their iPhone 5S screen replaced by them a week ago. Good as new and they did it within 30 minutes (this was during lunch.)
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06-25-2014, 06:25 PM
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#2158 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by DIEH4RD Thanks bcrdukes for the input, much appreciated.
I just dropped off my phone after work, should be expecting to pick it up tomorrow. Its quite nice that they're located only down the street from where I live. I will update as soon I pick up my phone for others who are seeking a review. | Just a small update after getting my screen replaced at VanCell @ 29th and Rupert.
First, the cost to replace the LCD unit was $190+ tax but they were nice enough to let me just pay all cash to avoid tax.
I am overall pretty happy with the repair. Looks and feels like a brand new phone (I also got my bezel replaced, it was beat up as fuck.) Time wise, I can't say how long they took since I was in no rush but they do advertise that the repair only takes 30 minutes on their website which is pretty damn fast.
They also have a 180 day warranty incase any problems would occur but the girl who was helping me with seemed pretty confident about their work.
In conclusion, I would recommend VanCell to any RSer's for future repairs or unlocks.
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06-25-2014, 10:34 PM
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#2159 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Anyone receive an update for their S3? Downloading the update right now.
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06-26-2014, 08:47 AM
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#2160 | | RS Veteran
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Originally Posted by DIEH4RD They also have a 180 day warranty incase any problems would occur but the girl who was helping me with seemed pretty confident about their work. | Glad to hear it worked out for you. I believe the girl who helped you is the owner. She was helping me last time and she mentioned it was her business.
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06-26-2014, 10:47 AM
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#2161 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by jerche Anyone receive an update for their S3? Downloading the update right now. | downloaded the update when I got it 2 days ago in the morning.
4.4.2 kit kat
so far no pblms.
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06-27-2014, 04:48 PM
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#2162 | | Head Moderator
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My phone indicated that it had downloaded 4.4.2 the other day, but when I hit okay for it to install, nothing happened. Phone is still running 4.3 and states it's currently up to date when I go through the software update option.
Slightly annoyed at that, especially since my Wifi has been all kinds of messed up since it had updated to 4.3 a while back.
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06-27-2014, 08:47 PM
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#2163 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Just checked, no updates for me yet..  | |
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06-29-2014, 06:37 PM
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#2164 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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nothing yet, I'm on Rogers if it matters
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07-05-2014, 02:45 AM
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#2165 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Downloading right now.. On fido
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07-05-2014, 10:10 AM
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#2166 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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I got the upgrade over a week ago and my battery life is lasting much better now. I like the split screen option but it would be nice if you could temporarily make the tab disappear by holding the back key, as you could on the last version
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07-08-2014, 02:20 PM
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#2167 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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^ previous version u could drag it to be split screen, if u just click on app link it opens in full screen. now it just opens in full screen, u have to click on the dot (split) and then full screen icon. (  ,, serious first world prob). . annoying nevertheless.
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