Jingthing Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) My older but still great for me Samsung phone is getting to the point where the battery needs Viagra, so instead of being a typical conformist consumer, I'm thinking, how about a new battery instead of a new phone? So I asked at the Samsung shop in Central and they said the service center can do. But can they really? Has anyone done that there? I assume they don't do it on the spot and you need to leave your phone for later pickup. For how long? Do you recommend removing your Sim card for security? Is it still located here? Edited March 11, 2023 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartagenaWarlock Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Has anyone done that there? I assume they don't do it on the spot and you need to leave your phone for later pickup. For how long? Do you recommend removing your Sim card for security? My daughter's mother did it and she left the phone for one day and picked up the following day. And of course I paid for htat and it was 1,000 baht I think. Edited March 11, 2023 by CartagenaWarlock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I'd remove the sim and sd card and any sensitive files on the phone 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) I read the new iPhone and Samsungs are manufactured to replace batteries easily. The older phones are made in such a way its difficult to replace. If the above comment is correct, 1000 baht to replace an older phone battery seems cheap. If you go ahead, take it direct to Samsung on North Pattaya Rd. Edited March 11, 2023 by Cricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 A friend had it done and was very pleased with the results. I usually go for a new phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: I'd remove the sim and sd card and any sensitive files on the phone Or he could just make sure that it is locked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Jingthing said: Do you recommend removing your Sim card for security? Just lock it so that it cannot be turned on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Or he could just make sure that it is locked! And perhaps backed up. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Jingthing said: So I asked at the Samsung shop in Central and they said the service center can do. But can they really? Why should anyone doubt that a Samsung Service centre would be able to replace a Samsung phone's battery? If they can't, who could? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I used their service several times already. Was always a great experience. Very confidential data I store on the SD Card of the phone if possible. This I always remove before I give it to them. But you could also use encryption. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Of course, the Samsung shop can do it. As can ALL the phone repair shops in Tukcom, they will need 40-50 mins and do it cheaper. With an old phone, you anyway don't worry about warranty And yes, SIM and SD cards should be removed before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted March 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2023 Just now, Swiss1960 said: Of course, the Samsung shop can do it. As can ALL the phone repair shops in Tukcom, they will need 40-50 mins and do it cheaper. With an old phone, you anyway don't worry about warranty And yes, SIM and SD cards should be removed before Perhaps stand a better chance of getting an OEM battery at the Samsung Service Centre..... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, jacko45k said: Perhaps stand a better chance of getting an OEM battery at the Samsung Service Centre..... Why an OEM battery? You won't get more than 3 months warranty anyway, and the non-OEM batteries will last another 2-3 years, until a phone change will be unavoidable anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Just now, Swiss1960 said: Why an OEM battery? You won't get more than 3 months warranty anyway, and the non-OEM batteries will last another 2-3 years, until a phone change will be unavoidable anyway I know that I pay more at Samsung. But I don't want to burn down my hut because of a cheap battery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, Swiss1960 said: Why an OEM battery? You won't get more than 3 months warranty anyway, and the non-OEM batteries will last another 2-3 years, until a phone change will be unavoidable anyway Who said they will even put a new one in! Just past experiences, my wife had her phone fixed at TukCom (non battery issue) and they took out her OEM battery and put some other one in that she said lasted less time. I just happen to have more faith in OEM parts. Warranty is not the point. Not sure what you even mean by 'a phone change being unavoidable' Is 3G to be phased out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand J Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Replaced a Samsung screen at the service center a few months back. Left the phone at 11am picked up at 3pm. Happy with the job. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Or he could just make sure that it is locked! that won't stop the sim or sd card being taken out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: 5 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Or he could just make sure that it is locked! that won't stop the sim or sd card being taken out Why would an an known customer's SIM be of any interest to Samsung and what are you suggesting about Samsung? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 37 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Why would an an known customer's SIM be of any interest to Samsung and what are you suggesting about Samsung? You being a troll again? it's not about Samsung, it's about an unknown person having access to your data, files etc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Swiss1960 said: Why an OEM battery? You won't get more than 3 months warranty anyway, and the non-OEM batteries will last another 2-3 years, until a phone change will be unavoidable anyway To reduce risk of explosion / fire. I would never go anywhere but Samsung for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Why should anyone doubt that a Samsung Service centre would be able to replace a Samsung phone's battery? If they can't, who could? Well fair question. I assume phone manufacturers would much rather that everyone with a weak battery buy a new phone. Perhaps they have a cut off date for stocking batteries for older phones. They're not in the businesses for their health. Of course trendy youth want a new model every year or so. When I told the sales lady at the shop what model I had she seemed kind of disgusted like it might have cooties. But obviously that's the place to go but you don’t know until you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf6 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I have had my battery replaced at a Samsung service centre (not in Pattaya). If I recall correctly, it cost 1000 baht for the battery plus they added a service charge of about 500 baht. They had to order the battery so they ordered one and called me a few days later when it arrived. I returned to the Service centre the next day and they did it on the spot. When they replaced the battery, they took the SIM card out and gave it to me in a plastic bag so I had the SIM all the time. The funny thing was that they said they'd call me when the phone was ready. Made me laugh as they had my phone but next time I'll take a spare phone with me, or just hang around in the Service centre while they change the battery. Also, as the phone battery is designed to be non-replaceable (by the customer) they sealed the phone up again afterwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Thanks for all the replies. Can someone please check the map I posted in the OP to confirm that's still the location? To add my battery is still usable but clearly in the decline phase. I may as well check the new models similar to my current phone to see if there is any compelling reason to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Thanks for all the replies. Can someone please check the map I posted in the OP to confirm that's still the location? To add my battery is still usable but clearly in the decline phase. I may as well check the new models similar to my current phone to see if there is any compelling reason to upgrade. Map is correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Well fair question. I assume phone manufacturers would much rather that everyone with a weak battery buy a new phone. Perhaps they have a cut off date for stocking batteries for older phones. They're not in the businesses for their health. Of course trendy youth want a new model every year or so. When I told the sales lady at the shop what model I had she seemed kind of disgusted like it might have cooties. But obviously that's the place to go but you don’t know until you do. This is just your assumption. About 3 months ago they replaced the start button of my Note II (that I bought 2013) at exactly this Samsung Service Center. No problem and I paid only 350 Baht - see working phone picture taken just before. Good for the next 10 years ????????????. In respect of battery costs it depends on the battery. Edited March 12, 2023 by Mickeymaus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) You can add the Samsung Service Center Pattaya as Line friend and chat with them. Their Line ID is @kgl2591x Edited March 12, 2023 by Mickeymaus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oink Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Or get a new battery of Lazada for 200 Baht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 4:20 PM, Jingthing said: Can someone please check the map I posted in the OP to confirm that's still the location? Yes, North Pattaya Sadly they moved, many years ago they were on the Sukhumvit, adjacent to the Thepprasit intersection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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