hey all,

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7105 LTE.

its been a trusty phone for years, and I donated it to my partner when I upgraded to the Note 4, a few months ago it just up & stopped working.

I had it checked out & was told the motherboard was dead. Was quoted an insane price to have it repaired so bugger that.


I was wanting it fixed,but hoped I might be able to it cheaper, ie buy a motherboard overseas or find a 2nd hand Note 2 LTE someone has that has bad physical damage but good internals.

before Im told, dont waste your time, buy a new phone, my partner wants to but is waiting for something to come out thats of interest.
In the mean time hoped the Note 2 might able to be repaired if I got my hands on a replacement motherboard....

Ive been told by one of those mall phone repair places that an overseas motherboard most likely wouldnt be compatible. and they seemed to think that I wouldnt get a replacement any more. I have managed to find oe or 2 overseas but they seem to be europe models.

any ideas here?

or would anyone have an old Note 2 LTE thats damaged but working & wants to flick it off cheap???
Then I could make a good phone from the 2.... I hope?

ive been checking trademe regularly but not finding much at all.

thanks in advance