Google can keep your phone if you send it in for repair with non-OEM parts
Google can keep your phone if you send it in for repair with non-OEM parts
In its services and repair terms and conditions, Google says it will keep devices sent in for repair if they have a non-OEM part.
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I can't see anyone using non-OEM parts sending their device back to Google, they'll just use their shady local fix it shop.
8 0 ReplyExplain what is shady about a local electronics repair shop.
18 0 ReplyHave you seen many local electronics repair shops?
7 0 ReplyI wouldn't call the repair sweatshops used by OEM manufacturers any better. Fix it yourself.
12 0 ReplyYeah, but they fucking glued the battery to the screen!
On that note, anyone know any good repair shops in the Twin Cities? My LG G8 needs a new battery.
6 0 Reply"This thing is shit, but something exists that is worse, therefore this thing is good now!"
2 0 Reply"This thing is shit, but something exists that is worse~~, therefore this thing is good now!~~ Fuck the system, I'll do it myself."
FTFY.
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I think you got downvoted because the way you said it implies that all 3rd party repair shops are shady. But it's true, that the vast majority of repair shops are shady in places that I have lived.
10 0 ReplyA step above vape shops, but not that big of a step. ;)
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