[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cubed Guru:
Update 1:

Did not get a chance to mail it due to family reasons but did mail it on last monday. Currently, the Samsung Online Service Status Checker Message window shows the following:

*06/14/2013//09:48:13//000*******//Telephone//ASC*

6/14/2013 8:47 AM-Jesus Esq****: Accessory: BATTERY

*06/14/2013//09:48:13//000*******//Telephone//ASC*

6/14/2013 8:47 AM-Jesus Esq*****: The unit has been received. Pack Condition: Fair Packaging (Box & Cushion)

The other changes: Expected Completion Date: 06/21/2013.

As mentioned, will update with whatever changes (major) happen to this repair for information to anyone who faces the same.

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Initial Post:

So, the Awesome S4 without a case, slipped out of my hand mid call, and landed on the bottom left corner and cracked the inside LCD/LED.

The Gorilla Glass is not cracked, only the front top bezel lining (metal) is dinged. The phone works flawlessly, with the calls, the internet and push services including the vibrating and everything fully functional.

The phone turned on but the display is bleeding, which I think is strange as this is supposed to be a AMOLED display. (I could be wrong and if so, I apologize)

Anyways, I searched online and found a way to fix it at home, but it required a lot of tinkering with things (the removing of the Gorilla Glass and the LED part, as the remaining was a piece of cake) that I was not comfortable doing.

Found a couple threads about cracked front glass and Sammy stating they will charge over $300 for fixing it.

Being skeptical, I still called Sammy, as I am hating using the spare iPhone sitting around my house (it takes a micro sim).

Was directly connected to the closest Service Center in Dallas, TX. Talked to this amazing lady who told me, that it could be anywhere from $25 - $200 to fix it. The price was awesome. I am willing to pay $200 as it is affordable, considering I paid over 600 for the phone.

Hopefully, none of you awesome folks have to go through this, but just in case, I created this thread to give you an exact number (cost wise).

Will keep you posted.

Here is something from the repair order:

Product Information

Model Number	: SGH-M919xxxxxx

Serial Number	: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Product Symptoms	: Technical Inquiry/LCD / Touch Panel / LED/Touch Screen Cracked - STD/LCD fee

Warranty	: In Warranty

Shipping Information

Contact / Return Information

Customer Name	:	xxxx xxxx

Address	:

Email Address	:	xxxxxxxxxx

Home Phone	:	xxxxxxxxxx

Alt. Phone	:

Authorized Service Center Information

Name	:	SAMSUNG REPAIR CENTER,RSI

Address	:	2901 SUMMIT AVE SUITE 100 Plano TX 75074

Phone	:	888-987-4357

Fax	:	469-241-4774

Estimated Repair Cost:	$200

Std. Repair Fee : $65.00

LCD Repair Fee: $119.75

Subtotal: $200

Tax	: $15.25

* Your handset may be in warranty by date; however your handset may be out of warranty by Condition. The Samsung Warranty clearly states that Out of Warranty repairs will incur a repair fee.

* After the product repair is completed, Samsung will charge the repair cost.

Total Amount Charged

Repair Total: $200