Why are Samsung Phones expensive to repair?

Many customers ask us how much it costs to fix a screen on a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus phone, as well as the newer S10 and S20 phones. Genuine Samsung Service Pack replacement screens are highly expensive, and this needs to be reflected in the price we charge. Most consumers, like all of the other repair technicians we work with, tell us that it would be cheaper to buy a used phone or update their contract.

Many people sensibly point out that it’s only the glass that’s broken, not the screen itself, and wonder whether we can just replace the glass.

The bad news is that we won’t be able to.

Why Samsung Replacement Screens are Expensive?

Samsung mobile phone screens are famously pricey, and a replacement is sometimes nearly as much as a used phone. The reason for this is that most Samsung displays employ AMOLED (active matrix organic LED) technology and are manufactured by Samsung itself. Compatible third-party display manufacturers (mostly headquartered in China) have yet to create their own comparable.

Options of Samsung Replacement Screens

In general, there are three possibilities for Samsung screen replacement:

While “clone” screens for earlier Samsung phones (such as the S4 and S5) are available from China, they aren’t particularly dependable and employ LCD instead of AMOLED technology.
Official screens are available through Samsung Service Packs, which are distributed to wholesalers, however, supply is typically limited, especially for newer models.

Official Samsung screens may also be obtained through recycling since they have been removed from handsets and repaired by Chinese manufacturers. The resale value of a damaged Samsung display is quite high due to supply and demand, which drives up the price of recycled screens.

The official Samsung Service Pack is of the highest quality, and we prefer to utilise it whenever feasible. (Unfortunately, this feature is limited to newer phone models.) These are Samsung’s brand-new Super AMOLED screens, which are utilised at their service centres. Typically, they will include a new frame as well as all of the necessary adhesives to give the repair a factory finish, and as you might guess, this product is the most expensive.

Other retailers may utilise reconditioned Samsung screens, which typically lack the proper adhesive and frame. This means you’ll have to transfer the old frame from the damaged display; if done incorrectly, this might lead to problems down the road. For example, the display may lift from the frame, causing it to shatter, or a pink line may form on the display if the previous frame isn’t cleaned properly. (If you brought the pink line back to the retailer, they would deny your warranty claim since you damaged it.)

Another concern with refurbished screens is that the quality might vary dramatically depending on who reconditioned it. Some screens may have flaws or dust trapped inside, but more crucially, the glass used may not be of the same quality as Samsung’s, meaning it will be thinner and more likely to break.

The S6 Edge, S7 Edge, S8, and S8+ all have pricey screen replacements. This is owing to the fact that authentic displays are expensive to purchase new, and even low-quality refurbs may be costly due to supply and demand.
A lot of people inquire whether we can undertake a glass-only repair for less money. Unfortunately, we are unable to do so. There are individuals that can do it, but it will take 5-10 days.

Why can’t i get a Glass-only repair?

It doesn’t help that many users are aware that a Samsung S7 Edge glass repair kit can be purchased on eBay for a lot… What they don’t realise is that there’s a terrible catch. They don’t inform you that you’ll also need a huge worth of technical refurb equipment to strip the old glass; all you get is a sheet of glass, some useless tools, and some Loca glue. In general, replacing glass necessitates a high level of expertise. Even for an expert technician, replacing the glass on a curved screen like the S7 Edge’s is near-impossible without destroying the LCD itself.

If you choose Us!

If you pick us, we will only use Samsung Service Centre components since we know they work, we will buy directly from an official store and provide a 12-month fault guarantee, and copy displays will not operate. We utilise authentic reconditioned screens where possible to keep rates down, however not all displays refurb well, therefore not all are available. We don’t have them in stock since there are so many various models and colours available, thus we want payment in advance because it’s a custom order and we need your commitment for the repair. It costs us money to mail it back if you don’t show up.

Many people believe we are attempting to overcharge them, but that is not our approach. We utilize genuine parts, which, as previously said, are less affordable to purchase.

” If your Samsung LCD needs a repair, you can always contact EK Wireless or book an appointment on call.”