G4 Faulty Motherboard

[SavageRobot]

Just been reading this over on XDA. Has anyone heard this before? Having just got my replacement from bootloop (granted that probably to do with the root inject attempt without unlocking bootloader, but it is the bootloader unlock that voids the warranty anyway right?) I am just worried about trying again and having a faulty device anyway.
I can't find the bit of the serial number that says when my old one was made but I would like to know if my replacement is safe to try again too. I don't particularly want to risk another break and ridiculous excess but I really miss root. And if something happens to brick it later down the line, be it of my own fault or not....
I'm starting to regret choosing this phone, as great, powerful, good snapper etc etc it is, I just miss the good old days of simple rooting of Galaxy S2 or HTC Desire and the like.
I've had a quick scout round the internet after reading this but can't find anything on any faulty G4 motherboards.

 

[El Presidente]

What are the first 3 digits of your serial number?

 

[SavageRobot]

Don't know the serial number on original phone, looks like it was just on the phone and not the box whick I still have. But looks like my replacement was made in June. Would it be a wise move to ask EE/LG about replacing this one too in case?

 

[El Presidente]

Don't know the serial number on original phone, looks like it was just on the phone and not the box whick I still have. But looks like my replacement was made in June. Would it be a wise move to ask EE/LG about replacing this one too in case?

Personally, it's not something I'm worried about.

However, I can understand your reluctance.

There's no harm in giving them a call to see what they say. They'll most likely deny all knowledge of the fault existing (even if they do know about it) but if your device is one of those that's faulty, you have your concerns on record.

 

[lvt]

The app "Device Control" can tell you whether your device's eMMC chip is safe, I'm rooted so I don't know if it runs on non rooted phones.