Hi All Sifu, my n2 recently encounter SDS. Upon checking by samsung service centre, confirm need motherboard replacement. Phone is 14months old.

My question is:
1) Rm700 and only 1 month warranty, worth fixing?
2) Chances of encountering similar issue again?
3) Go for 3rd party phone service, only rm500 3 months warranty.

Many Thanks

Thanks for reply guys. I bought nexus 5 but thinking repairing and give to family.

Buy new for RM700? Pls enlighten me?

How much can i get by selling back casing, LCD+Digitizer+Glass+other components?

Any takers for my dead note 2? verified by samsung service centre... only need motherboard replacement.

Prior to SDS. There is a few signs.

1) I just notice my phone more laggy den usual, i tot its laggy cause more apps and data installed (3 weeks).
2) One day i notice my phone is bit hot. (Heat when you play high graphic game like RR3), I wasnt running any app in background.. end process but still same so i restart den it was fine (1 day).
3) A day before SDS, the phone shut down itself. I plug into power plug and switch on again. Work like charm.
4) SDS day, after work.. while doing gym, i check whatsapp a little in between session and next thing i knew. Its DEAD!
5) Took to Samsung service centre which is a stone throw away. Confirm SDS. Need motherboard replacement.
6) Yes if not mistaken it was on custom rom 4.1.1.
7) Phone is well taken care. No power bank charging and no charging while using. Sometimes i even off phone or switch to airplane mode for charging. No water damage. Dropped 2-3 times with rubber case but low impact (last was 6 months ago)

Bad luck:( Any one else can share their experience?

How do you get a 'sane' eMMC? Checking using the app? I didnt have the chance to do so as i wasnt aware of s3 problem prior of buying n2. Got it 3 days before msia official launch 2012.

Hi I saw ur previous post and called in samsung service centre to clarity regarding this issue but upon checking with their service centre HQ, Price remain firm at RM700.