Is my HTC U11 Life about to die? Multiple problems.

[Android Central Question]

It started with what the repair shop for HTC called "mechanical damage" and would not change the screen unless I payed MORE THAN THE PHONE COSTS NEW for it, which naturally I declined. Then the blob/area of damage increased in size over a month, and now I see light bleed through when the screen is black, yesterday the screen would not respond the first couple of times I pressed the power button to wake it, and today it has started making a jarring noise whenever I hang up on anyone.

Are these known problems with this phone, and is it about to totally die?

Thanks.

 

[Rukbat]

The phone isn't dying, the screen is, so you need to have the screen replaced.

 

[Mike Dee]

Might be cheaper to get a new phone. Why is screen replacement so expensive on this device.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! So has there been any damage to the phone? Drops, water exposure, etc.? It seems that the average person these days treats their $1000 device as if it were chew toy -- not saying you are, but physical damage is all too common. It's why getting insurance for the phone can be a good idea.