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Question

Clone Lenovo needs Screen & who makes it ??

Apr 29, 2015 3:25AM PDT

I purchased a Lenovo S 960c from well known Chinese website .now has smashed screen and not getting any answer from anyone on that website as to where to get screen..
It probably has another Name or Identity which as yet I cannot locate .
Need to know some likely manufacturers in China or Asia to email pictures for help . the IMEIs are for samsung ha !
Its a good phone ,octa core,5",android 443.
Build number EA20150113-200454
Custom build version 1421064245
May be i'm hoping too much but will have a go .I have photos but cannot upload here

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The other trouble is many were fake.
Apr 29, 2015 3:32AM PDT
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Sorry I missed it. "Clone"
Apr 29, 2015 3:36AM PDT

Right there you wrote it's a Clone so these are rarely made to be serviced. Why would Lenovo know about the Clones?

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repair no prob !!
Apr 30, 2015 4:42AM PDT

I can repair but cannot locate the screen !!!

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My bet is you won't. It's a clone.
Apr 30, 2015 4:50AM PDT

So that means Lenovo won't know and most of these clone makers don't want to be found so you have to find your cheap exit. I looked at the cost of a replacement and it's less than a common shop counter charge.
Bob

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Try a more phone centric forum or
Apr 30, 2015 5:01AM PDT

You bought this clone from someone. They may have a braindead one that can act as a donor.

And look up Howard's forums. Be sure to state country as it would do little good if the spare part is in Grozny and you are in Sydney.
Bob

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This is the rare case where you would...
Apr 29, 2015 4:06AM PDT

...benefit from actually taking it into a reputable brick/mortar repair shop. Since they handle so many different models/parts on a daily basis, they can assist much easier than anyone online IME.

The trick now is locating the right shop that is willing to go beyond the plug n play repair gigs that provide higher profit margins than what you are asking. Good luck.