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  • 01-03-2010 10:01pm
    #1
    EuskalHerria
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    Is there any where other than the place on shop street above the joke shop to get a phone fixed? The connection is caught between my screen and the sliding part of the phone so the screen is not coming up. It takes literally 2 minutes with the right screwdriver but I dont have it unfortunately. So is there anywhere else in town to get it done?
    The comedian above the joke shop wanted to charge between 35-70€ for taking 4 screws out which was a joke.


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    Mr Keek
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    You can buy those 'Precision Screw Drivers' in any good hardware store for about €5, I got mine in Woodies near the section that stocked the Drill bits when I had the same problem as you with my Sony Ericisson.


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    jkforde
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭jkforde


    Had a problem with my E51 and found the precise screwdrivers on ebay, had them in three days. And I concur with your view of the fellas in that place on Shop St., I've tried them 3 or 4 times for various things and.... I don't know, it's like I was bothering or boring them with my petty issue. Anyhow, they forced me down the DIY route and it's a better buzz than handing over some wonga for work that you could do yourself with some confidence.... even flash upgrading (which they charge significant dosh for) is relatively straight forward once the right cables and apps are at hand

    🌦️ 6.7kwp, 45°, SSW, mid-Galway 🌦️



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    EuskalHerria
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    Cheers for the replies. Wasn't sure if it was just me but obviously others realise the extortionate prices they charge. Fair enough they provide a service for most people who cant fix a busted phone, but the increase in price since I had it done in december by them is ridiculous. I'll try woodies tommorow and if that fails i'l hope to have one from ebay by friday and will do it myself.


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    lovelyhome
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    spender.j
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    Maplin also have miniature screwdrivers, 1 euro or something ridiculous like that...


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    EuskalHerria
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭EuskalHerria


    spender.j wrote: »
    Maplin also have miniature screwdrivers, 1 euro or something ridiculous like that...
    its the head on the screw thats different from your ordinary philips and flat head screw. Where is maplins though i've had it mentioned to me before i think?


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Maplins is up by the Eye cinema, just around the corner from Eddie Rockets.


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    axiom32
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    screen is cracked on the n95 for the second time but i ain't going into them c##ts to fix it, three weeks and fukin €80. Found the whole kit for €31 p+p ( includes screwdrivers)
    http://www.telcomponents.com/Genuine_Nokia_N95_LCD_Screen_-_GRADE_A.html

    and you tube for this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYY3IIebOM

    easy


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    James.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 144 ✭✭James.


    Cwhyte wrote: »
    its the head on the screw thats different from your ordinary philips and flat head screw. QUOTE]

    you need a torx screwdriver


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    donmeister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭donmeister


    axiom32 wrote: »
    screen is cracked on the n95 for the second time but i ain't going into them c##ts to fix it, three weeks and fukin €80. Found the whole kit for €31 p+p ( includes screwdrivers)
    http://www.telcomponents.com/Genuine_Nokia_N95_LCD_Screen_-_GRADE_A.html

    and you tube for this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYY3IIebOM

    easy

    You can get a replacement N95 LCD on ebay for about €12-14 here , just so you know!


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