Thoughts on returning 'no gsm' 8525 for repair?

[rhizome81]

So I've had the 'no gsm' problem for a couple months. It occurred without me changing or updating anything--I tried many of the suggestions in these forums to no avail. I then gave up.

Now, I'm considering sending it back to HTC for repair--I'm curious has anyone else done this? I haven't seen anyone mention this course of action. If you have done this, please share your experience: did they fix it? how much did it cost? etc.

My phone is far past warranty so I know I'd have to pair for repairs, but I'd rather do that than shell out the $$ for a brand new phone and pay for a new media plan (I'm on at&t and right now I still have a $20/mo unlimited data plan vs the much higher plans that are forced on you with smartphones like these).

Thanks!

[rhizome81]

Well does anyone think that I shouldn't send it in to see if they can fix it??? Is there a reason why I shouldn't think that this is a solution?

[vwkess]

I personally wouldn't bother. It would probably be much cheaper and quicker to get a used or refurbished unit off of eBay or look at the Hermes general forum for ones for sale. You can just swap your SIM into it and keep your current ATT plan, no need for them to even know anything about it.
You can get some pretty cheap off of eBay that have cracked screens or have worn case and swap parts with yours. I paid about $150 for mine (with accessories) which was a fresh refurb from ATT.