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[archy4444]

I live in Latvia, and purchased my P3 on this site http://www.pixmania.lv/lv/uk/home.html
A year has passed, and today, by other persons fault, the USB cable was deformed, and the USB jack in the player was pushed in/deformed, so I am not able to charge/plug it in the PC. I suppose I can not send it to the repair by guarantee, and it has also run out. Now I can't decide whether to buy a new P3, or send it to the Samsung (honestly, I don't know where i have to send it, because I'm pretty sure they don't repair them here, in Latvia). And how much could the repair cost?

[james09]

The P3 is being replaced by the Galaxy S. You should go to the samsung site and look up a support number there and try to get someone to help you. They can tell you where to ship it and all. I doubt it will be cheap, I would just replace the unit. Maybe look to see if they will offer you any trade in value.

[archy4444]

Well, sent an e-mail to my local Samsung support center, waiting for an answer now.

UP: Three days passed, haven't received an answer yet. Seems like I will have to visit local Samsung support centre, or smth like that.
Sadly, there are no available P3 8GB units, only 16GB, and for about 200$, and I can't afford it. Bought mine 8GB for about 130$, but now I can't find any on the net.

[gunkaholic87]

I found unresponsive touch panel on my P3 several days ago, I'm now thinking of a replacement DAP

[james09]

Archy, are there no phone numbers you can call?

gunkaholic, is it still under warranty? Call samsung if it is.

I have less than 100mb left on my P3, thinking of a cowon J3 since Samsung does not have a direct replacement for the P3. Well one available to me anyway.

[archy4444]

So, I visited the support centre, and gave them my P3. After a day, received a call, and there are 3 possibilities: they can't repair my player, and I have to pay 10$ for their hard work , they change the socket for 70$ and wire for 6$, or they have to replace all hardware of the player, which would cost me 180$. I am ready to pay 70$, but if not, I'l go with Sansa Clip+

[james09]

Ha ha ha! $180! Was the P3 ever worth that much? That's just silly. $70 is not bad unless you can find a used one on ebay for less, but then you might end up having issues with it. Glad you found an answer, good luck with your choice.
I've kept mine in a case and it still looks great. I'm thinking of selling it and getting a J3. I'm not a fan of the new and expensive galaxy player.

[archy4444]

Hehe, my baby has returned to me and only for 60 $.
One more happy P3 owner