We often don’t want to admit it, but we’ve come to rely on our smartphones. We also tend to think that accidents happen to others, not ourselves, but an accident can happen to anyone — and it only takes one to end up with a shattered smartphone screen. Once the damage has been done, and you’ve gotten over the frustration, the next step is to replace the broken screen. Keep reading to learn more about Samsung Galaxy Note 10 screen repair services.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 screen replacement cost
The Galaxy Note 10 was released in 2019, which means it is a relatively new model so it will be less expensive to replace the broken screen. As you can see in the table below, Samsung currently charges $239 for an out-of-warranty screen replacement for the Galaxy Note 10 and $279 for the Galaxy Note 10 Plus.
Samsung Screen Repair (out-of-warranty) | Replacement Price (Swappa) | |
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | $239 | Starting around $280 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | $279 | Starting around $375 |
Prices based on cracked screen repair costs and average phone costs in July 2021.
If you’re planning to repair your damaged Galaxy Note 10 the next step is to find a repair shop. Some key items to consider when choosing a repair shop include finding a shop that is local and has fair prices. Naturally, you’ll want to find a shop you feel comfortable using, a shop you can trust.
The Swappa Repair Network lists more than 2,400 independent repair shops (some of which are Samsung Authorized Service Providers) that are located across the country. This means you shouldn’t have much trouble finding one that is close to where you live or work.
The Swappa Repair Network is likely your quickest route to repair with many shops being able to replace a broken screen while you wait, or the same day. You can also trust the repair shops you find in the Swappa Repair Network because they all need to meet certain criteria to be listed. The criteria include having a verifiable business name, address, phone number, and web presence, having a retail location, and offering a minimum 30-day warranty on all repairs.
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Can I fix my cracked Galaxy Note 10 myself?
With a little skill, patience, and luck you may be able to repair your Galaxy Note 10 yourself. However, the answer to whether you can (or should) fix it yourself is — NO. This type of repair should be left to the professionals because they have the necessary experience and tools to get the job done correctly and without causing any additional damage. Putting the thought of attempting the repair yourself aside, you should visit the Swappa Repair Network to find a trusted repair shop.
Is Samsung Galaxy Note 10 screen repair worth it?
It is absolutely worth repairing a cracked Galaxy Note 10 screen because it would be less expensive to repair it than to replace it. You could even have the phone repaired and buy a good case and screen protector and still be a little under what a replacement would cost.
Of course, there are times when replacing the device makes more sense, such as if you depend on your phone and can get a replacement quicker than you can get a repair. In addition, if you broke your screen by dropping your phone, there could also be some hidden damage such as a bent frame and that can lead to other problems such as the phone no longer being water resistant.
Consider upgrading to a Galaxy Note 20 instead
But even when a repair or replacement makes more financial sense, we suspect plenty of people would be able to use this as an excuse to get a newer model. If you’re a Note 10 user planning to stay with a Galaxy Note — the Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra are the two models you will be picking from.
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are a year newer than the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. This means an additional year of software support from Samsung, and it also means a newer processor which brings performance improvements. The Note 20 series is powered by the Snapdragon 865+, whereas the Note 10 series is powered by the Snapdragon 855. The Note 20 series also has 5G support, which will go towards future-proofing the phone as 5G networks become more and more prominent across the country.
To sum this up, your three options for consideration are repair, replace or upgrade. Whichever option you choose, you can take comfort in knowing that Swappa has you covered. If you go the repair route you can find a trusted local repair shop in the Swappa Repair Network, or if you go the replace or upgrade route you can find a gently used Galaxy Note 10 or Note 20 in the Swappa marketplace.
Still thinking about using the cracked screen as an excuse to upgrade? Make sure to read our Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Buyer’s Guide or Galaxy Note 10 Plus Buyer’s Guide to see how the Galaxy Note 10 stacks up against other Galaxy Note smartphones.