StarTAC repair question

The sound in the earpiece of my StarTAC is cutting out due to a faulty
connection through the flip hinge. I really like this phone and want
to have it repaired, even though it's out of warranty. I did some
checking and found two sources for repair:

Motorola, Dallas area, $75 flat rate and 90 day warranty.

Viastar, Philadelphia area, $45-$50 for new flip housing installed (I
presume this includes the hinge connection that I need), and a 30 day
warranty. Longer warranty available at extra cost.

Has anyone had good or bad experiences with either of these repair
services? I'm leaning toward Motorola, since I presume they use OEM
parts. Turn around time is not critical, since I activated a spare
phone while this one is out for repair.

Any comments are appreciated!

royc

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I have replaced the Flex Cable, which is the same problem you are having
and the phone I repaired is STILL working till today. The part you need
is a StarTAC Flex Cable, and a Soldering kit.....be adventurous and do
it yourself.....WAY CHEAPER! Good Luck!


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I have replaced the Flex Cable, which is the same problem you are having
and the phone I repaired is STILL working till today. The part you need
is a StarTAC Flex Cable, and a Soldering kit.....be adventurous and do
it yourself.....WAY CHEAPER! Good Luck!


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chelu8869
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That's an interesting suggestion. Do you know where could I buy the parts?

royc


chelu8869 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have replaced the Flex Cable, which is the same problem you are having
> and the phone I repaired is STILL working till today. The part you need
> is a StarTAC Flex Cable, and a Soldering kit.....be adventurous and do
> it yourself.....WAY CHEAPER! Good Luck!

That's an interesting suggestion. Do you know where could I buy the parts?

royc


chelu8869 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I have replaced the Flex Cable, which is the same problem you are having
> and the phone I repaired is STILL working till today. The part you need
> is a StarTAC Flex Cable, and a Soldering kit.....be adventurous and do
> it yourself.....WAY CHEAPER! Good Luck!