Just got an M8 (1 cent at Target!) but am having second thoughts since I like to be able to use my devices as long as I want even after I replace it since it can still function as a wifi and media device. I hate the fact the battery is not easily replaceable as that gives the M8 a built in expiration date. I've seen the DIY instructions and there's just no way I'm going to try it as I look forward to doing that as much as I do disassembling and reassembling my car's motor.
So do you guys just plan to sell the M8 after you get your next new phone? Or are you going to DIY and change the battery yourself or pay someone else to do it?
BTW just to gauge how much cell phone repair places would charge, I called a few and asked how much replacing the battery on a M7 would be. About 70% of the ones I called said they wouldn't do it due to the risk involved, for the ones that would I was quoted $80-$100 parts and labor. The fact that guys who repair phones for a living don't want to try it is enough to scare me off from DIYing it.
So do you guys just plan to sell the M8 after you get your next new phone? Or are you going to DIY and change the battery yourself or pay someone else to do it?
BTW just to gauge how much cell phone repair places would charge, I called a few and asked how much replacing the battery on a M7 would be. About 70% of the ones I called said they wouldn't do it due to the risk involved, for the ones that would I was quoted $80-$100 parts and labor. The fact that guys who repair phones for a living don't want to try it is enough to scare me off from DIYing it.
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