Sad that I broke the screen of my Galaxy S3. The phone just slipped and fell on the floor. Screen got cracked.
Called the local service center and got a quote of Rs.6600 (~$120) for the replacement of screen.
I went to Samsung Service center (#139,Sterling Heights, Opp To Hindu, Infantry Road, Bangalore - 560001). I had spoken to the manager there (Mr. Manasa Reddy) 3 times in the last week or so and every time he picked up the phone and answered my questions politely. Prior to that I had called Samsung India service line. They gave me the name, address, number of all the Samsung authorized outlets in Bangalore including the number of Mr. Reddy.
After getting there, I was called-in within two minutes by the staff at the counter. I showed her my phone and told her that I wish to change the screen. I also requested her to call Mr. Reddy so that I could've a chat with him. I requested Mr. Reddy to have the technician replace the screen in my presence. He obliged by actually having the technician come out and do the job in front of me. The technician's name is Murthy. Awesome guy. Did the job perfectly. Also gave me enough time to test the phone. I came out impressed with Samsung's service (this particular center). I would highly recommend this center.
The screen replacement took 15 minutes. Basically the guy removed the motherboard and peripherals and put the same on the new screen. No removing the old screen with a blower and stuff. Neat work. It's expensive but Samsung has done a good job in designing the phone in such a way that you just need a screw driver and a small plastic picker.
Finally the technician removed the model/serial # sticker from the old chassis and stuck it on the new one.
Hope this info helps people who happen to have broken their Galaxy S3 screen.
Called the local service center and got a quote of Rs.6600 (~$120) for the replacement of screen.
I went to Samsung Service center (#139,Sterling Heights, Opp To Hindu, Infantry Road, Bangalore - 560001). I had spoken to the manager there (Mr. Manasa Reddy) 3 times in the last week or so and every time he picked up the phone and answered my questions politely. Prior to that I had called Samsung India service line. They gave me the name, address, number of all the Samsung authorized outlets in Bangalore including the number of Mr. Reddy.
After getting there, I was called-in within two minutes by the staff at the counter. I showed her my phone and told her that I wish to change the screen. I also requested her to call Mr. Reddy so that I could've a chat with him. I requested Mr. Reddy to have the technician replace the screen in my presence. He obliged by actually having the technician come out and do the job in front of me. The technician's name is Murthy. Awesome guy. Did the job perfectly. Also gave me enough time to test the phone. I came out impressed with Samsung's service (this particular center). I would highly recommend this center.
The screen replacement took 15 minutes. Basically the guy removed the motherboard and peripherals and put the same on the new screen. No removing the old screen with a blower and stuff. Neat work. It's expensive but Samsung has done a good job in designing the phone in such a way that you just need a screw driver and a small plastic picker.
Finally the technician removed the model/serial # sticker from the old chassis and stuck it on the new one.
Hope this info helps people who happen to have broken their Galaxy S3 screen.
