

On the one hand, everyone should have a rough idea of how his or her phone works, and replacing a battery is a pretty simple fix, even for a layperson. I’m of two minds about DIY battery repairs. In addition to my time (the process takes between one and two hours), I’d also need a handful of tools that I don’t have handy, like a heat gun, a stiff plastic card (old credit cards bend too easily to pry anything), and a spudger. However, as with a lot of DIY repairs, there are hidden costs, too. With shipping, I could conceivably effect repairs on my phone for about $40. Do it yourselfĪn official battery for the Z2 play costs about $30 a new set of adhesive costs about $5. So far, it’s the best offer I’ve had - but ultimately, not the cheapest.

While this facility didn’t have Motorola’s official stamp of approval, the technician promised that he would get an official original-equipment manufacturer battery and repair the device in three to five business days for $80. This won’t be a problem if your phone manufacturer offers something similar close to where you live, though.įinally, a coworker recommended a general repair shop near where I live I figured it was worth calling for an estimate. Not a bad price - although it’d cost some time and money to get out there. He said that he could perform the repair within about an hour, and it’d cost $100. Unfortunately, New York City is a bit of a dead-zone for Motorola repair shops, so I had to call a technician in Springfield, NJ. MORE: Smartphones with the Longest Battery Life While just about any phone repair shop can swap out a battery, I felt a little better about entrusting my device to a repairman who had Motorola’s blessing. Call a repair shopįrom the Motorola website, I also learned that the company has dozens of authorized repair shops all across the country.
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We will update this piece once we hear back from them. Separately, I contacted Motorola’s corporate office to see whether this issue happens frequently, and what course of action the company recommends when it does occur. But the company could have just washed its hands of an out-of-warranty device entirely - your phone manufacturer’s approach may vary. It seemed a little steep, since you can get a perfectly good new phone for about $200. I filled out a few forms on the website, and learned that Motorola could indeed fix or replace the phone for a $120 fee. My product was out of warranty, but Motorola could still potentially fix it for a price. I tweeted at the Motorola support account, where a customer-service rep gave me some good advice.

The first thing I did was to see whether my phone’s manufacturer could solve the problem. But any manufacturer and wireless carrier should provide similar services to what's described below, so you should have most of the same options at your disposal. Inside are 4 beds, a table and chairs, a recipe and the reception desk (for the trusty Stable Master to turn trusty Inn-keep).By way of disclaimer, I can only speak from my own experience as the owner of a Motorola phone with a Verizon Wireless plan. The roof sections are hinged to allow the stable and horse pen to open up. Some classic Hylian script and some tasty recipes on the inside wall! This therefore is also the case for any printed elements or stickers you imagine would be involved, So when it comes to the minifigures you will have to use your imagination, I have tried to get something as close to representative as possible from what was on offer. Stables can be found throughout the vast landscape of Hyrule and I think it looks great as a LEGO set too, plus… horses!ĭisclaimer: Unfortunately I have zero graphic design expertise. I chose the Stable as it captures well the spirit of this great Zelda game. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of The Wild Stable.

Here is my first submission for LEGO ideas. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of The Wild Stable
