How to Get the Best Price on Samsung S8 Screen Repair

Your Galaxy S8 is, no doubt, the center of your world. Like any good phone, it holds all your contacts, apps, notes, and favorite songs. It is your lifeline, your emergency contact, and how you stay in touch with your loved ones. It's also probably your entertainment when waiting in line and, likely, an essential part of your work equipment. So when the screen breaks, you need repairs.

The problem is that repairing a Samsung S8 screen can cost a significant percentage of the phone's value. This takes delicate work and if you're not up for the DIY option, you need a skilled phone technician to do the job. Samsung brand repairs are pricey, but local repairs also dip into your pocket. How can you get a good price on a Samsung S8 screen repair? How do you know if your local repair shop is overcharging? DoNotPay can help you answer both questions and get your phone back online with the lowest cost possible for a good repair.

How Much Does Samsung Charge for S8 Repairs?

Getting a Samsung smartphone repaired costs more than picking up a temporary burner phone. Samsung official repairs typically cost between $120 and $300, whether you send in the phone for repairs by mail or visit a local Samsung repair shop.

The price for a screen repair depends on the size of your Samsung device and the complexity of the repair itself. For example, the cost to repair the outer screen of the Z fold is $100, but repairing the inner (folding) screen is $500, among the most expensive screen repairs on the list.

S8 Screen Replacement Costs

To replace the screen of the S8, Samsung charges $220, plus tax. This includes parts and labor provided by Samsung. However, you may be required to pay for shipping.

S8 Replacement Screen Cost

The actual screen replacement, according to Amazon, is about $20. This piece of framed safety glass is not the bulk of your repair costs. This is why many people with a delicate touch and experience in electronics may choose to buy a screen replacement kit and DIY. When you pay for a screen replacement, about $200 of the replacement cost is labor and expertise alone. And the guarantee that you'll get your phone back in working order.

Samsung S8 Warranty Repairs

The default 1-year Samsung phone warranty does not cover "wear and tear" including broken screens. It only covers manufacturer defects. You can buy a subscription "extended warranty" for about $12/month that will provide more comprehensive coverage but will cost about the same as a $220 repair over about a year and a half.

How to Get a Repair From Samsung

Samsung offers certified brand repairs through its website. If you navigate to their repair page, you can get started to schedule an in-person or mail-in repair.

Navigate to Samsung Repair Pricing.
Select In-Person or Mail-In repairs.

For In-Person, select "Schedule your repair".
For Mail-In, select "Samsung repair service".

Complete the repair request form.
Pay the repair fee.
Send in your phone or take it to the repair location.

Are There Cheaper Options for Samsung S8 Repairs?

Yes, there are mobile phone repair shops in every city and almost every town in the US. You can find them in strip malls and shopping centers, and of course, by searching online. These shops typically provide lower cost and faster repair resolutions than going through Samsung brand repairs. However, there is also a higher potential for inflated fees as well.

Remember, the actual screen only costs about $20 to buy as a consumer and less for providers. Samsung charges about $200 in labor, and your local shop should likely charge less. Definitely not more.

How to Avoid Excessive Samsung S8 Repair Fees

When you take your phone to a local repair service, watch out for excessive fee scams. While less common in mobile phones than appliances or construction, independent repair services sometimes inflate their costs because they believe that customers won't argue and/or don't have a choice but to accept whatever cost they quote.

Always get a quote before agreeing to pay for repairs - and know what you are paying for. Most importantly, don't accept that your phone needs any repairs beyond replacing the screen. This is a common trick to increase the cost of replacement parts and labor for your repair. Instead, firmly collect flat quotes just for the screen replacement.

How to Get a Fair S8 Screen Repair Cost With the Help of DoNotPay

Feel like you're being overcharged for S8 screen repair or screen replacement? DoNotPay is here to help. We know that repair shops often inflate their prices, and customers often feel like there's nothing you can do about it. Well, there is. DoNotPay will help you accurately cost the price of a repair and collect quotes from local vendors to find the best price in your area.

You tell us about the repair you need, and we'll tell you which is the best quote. If you have a quote already, we'll take a look and let you know if you're being overcharged for ambiguous or unnecessary services.

How to Start Saving on Repairs With DoNotPay:

Search for Quote My Repair on DoNotPay.
Enter the details of the repair you need.
Let DoNotPay find competitive rates for that repair in your area and any relevant information to keep you from being overcharged.