I dropeed my XDA 2 and it now has a big chunk of case missing near the on/off button. luckily (i think) its on the black plastic bit which seems to be fairly easy to get off,
but can anyone help me find spares?
I've been to the o2 site for help but that site is as much use as an ashtray on a moterbike if you ask me :x
Any help would be appreciated
Elmo
Check on e-bay to see if anyones is selling a dummy XDA 2 and change the casing over, short of that go to the O2 shop and see if they can put you in touch with anybody who can get the parts for you.
try http://www.pdasmart.com/pdaphone.htm
see this for comments http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4070&highlight=screen+replacement
also search this site, I've seen many people who had their XDAs broken
Thanks for the ideas
I keep checking ebay for cases, broken units and such like but havent found anything so far..
I hadn't thought about the dummy unit...Funny thing is... I did see a dummy unit for sale just before i bought the real thing and it went for about a tenner :roll: . I think thats called 'sods law'
Also checked a few other sites using the link above and emailed some companys cheers for that.
I reckon there a market here for parts..... I mean as if they wont get dropped at some stage? You can get replacement pc/laptop cases and you dont walk round with them in your pocket do ya??
just need to find the company thats selling them and buy a shed load of them.
Maybe these will be of benefit to some people, a sort of dropping preventative:
https://www.egrips.com/catalog/prod...d=290&osCsid=31fe81c28fe1d8b6445ce6da229a745b
Failing that, super glue your device to your hand.
had the exact same thing happen to me - plastic above the on/off button. I tried poking some black electrical tape down there and it looked pretty good at a glance, until the tape's stickiness wore off.
Same thing here!
I managed to chip one small piece off the black antenna cover very close to the on/off button. But I used a small amount of my daughter's Play-Doh (molding clay) and carefully filled the small hole with that, then when it hardened, I painted it black with a permanent marker :wink:
It worked just fine.
However, I want to replace it as soon as the parts become available...
Best regards,
Rayan
Cool site this - 'BlueTack' wasn't mentioned once!
:shock:
Repair XDA II in the UK
Hi guys,
This defiantly is a good new for those who smashed their loving XDAII. I can repair it now here in the UK. but unfortunately I can’t sell you the parts directly. please email me for a quotation and I need to know how bad is the damage in order to give you a fair quote.
I can to anything from replace a LCD screen, replace a damaged connector and change the unit case etc.
my email address: [email protected]
the lowset price that you can never miss to bring you loving XDAII back to its original beauty.
8)
irelmo said:
I dropped my XDA 2 and it
I've been to the o2 site for help but that site is as much use as an ashtray on a moterbike if you ask me :x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I sooo agree with you i've sent numerous emails to o2 about that fact altogh they say it there are NO XDA II accessories in the o2 online shop! and there webites never upto date its soo useless!
Re: Repair XDA II in the UK
xdapartsfromTW said:
Hi guys,
This defiantly is a good new for those who smashed their loving XDAII. I can repair it now here in the UK. but unfortunately I can’t sell you the parts directly. please email me for a quotation and I need to know how bad is the damage in order to give you a fair quote.
I can to anything from replace a LCD screen, replace a damaged connector and change the unit case etc.
my email address: [email protected]
the lowset price that you can never miss to bring you loving XDAII back
to its original beauty.
8)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have emailed you asking for more info
Hello-I need help finding a place that in the USA can repair my xdaII. I just dropped it on my marble floor -- OOPS! I thought you may have heard of a place for me to send it?? I believe I've broken the lcd & glass...it functions fine but has major cracks/shatter marks thoughout the screen...Let me know if you can help & thank you
i recently cracked my screen on my htc hero yet everything looks and works fine except for the crack?
is there anyway i can get a replacement on it or get it fixed? I know we are from different countries but any ideas?
help will be greatly appreciated
thanks!
You can buy full housings off eBay, dunno about just the screen... Either way, you would need to open up the whole thing yourself. Maybe HTC can do it for you, I don't know...
Nazgulled said:
You can buy full housings off eBay, dunno about just the screen... Either way, you would need to open up the whole thing yourself. Maybe HTC can do it for you, I don't know...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks you very much i appreciate your help
Don't know exactly for the hero, but when I broke my screen from my diamond
I found some repair centers on the internet. Picked one who actually had a shop
and got it fixed for 100,- (euro's)
Considering the screen costs 80,- that's not to expensive. I would be suprised if the hero wasn't fixable in that way
I dropped my Dell from like knee level on floor..
and ..
and.. the screen LCD gave away !!
The case is NEW !! the screen is NEW !!
and the LCDs inside are damaged in the corner!!
The buggers...
I will try calling the Dell CC.
Till then, is it safe to use the Streak like that!
YOu all think they will replace it??
I have seen mixed responses here at forum..
I am here in Bangalore, India.
__
I add to the bandwagon who are asked,
" How do you drop a $400 phone ? " !!!
__
Awww Mann!
care,
Sony.
Dude, did you not get some kind of cover ? I am so paranoid, I didn't use my phone till I got my Otterbox Commuter.
SOrry for your loss.
Did you buy it here in India (with warranty) or bought it from US (like I did)
Ya.. Dooms here!
Ya, I bought it from US only
Scream: Noooooooooo !!
You are right in being Paranoid..
I am really to be damned!
I called up dell, and they say they cant help as its from US !!!
and that International warranty does not apply in India!!!
I dont know, but, Since, I am in Bangalore, I will try to have a visit to the Service Centre.
But, I do not hope much from that!
Can anyone help?
ahh,
Care,
Sony.
Some kind soul!
Some kind soul,
please help me in this time of distress!
Ahhh, I am hurt, and so is my Streak,
I love my droid, but I am no Freak!
somebody, should be willing to help..
Care,
Sony
buy a screen on ebay for about 100 bucks.
See if you can follw my guide. If so, do it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12127740&postcount=1
Alperin1
gasolara2002 said:
buy a screen on ebay for about 100 bucks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ya,
In India that's more of equivalent to 200 bucks!
alperin1 said:
See if you can follw my guide. If so, do it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12127740&postcount=1
Alperin1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alperin1, My guy! I have store your pdf the day I managed to injure my Streak!
Thanks for that..
But, again.
If any warranty solution is available. I would want it to work, before I am compelled to !
so, I guess.. There is no one here in Dell.
(Or anyone from India.. who has done it?)
Care,
Sony.
You can exchange it with Dell for a Refurbished for $250.00 if you are the registered owner or replace the lcd yourself for around $100.00.
Those are your options. Calling Dell other than to do an out of warranty exchange for 250.00 would be a waste of time since this would not be covered under the normal warranty.
My Otterbox Defender should be here today to protect my newly replaced screen.. .
May I can make you a little better...
Just take a look at the picture...
kable said:
You can exchange it with Dell for a Refurbished for $250.00 if you are the registered owner or replace the lcd yourself for around $100.00.
Those are your options. Calling Dell other than to do an out of warranty exchange for 250.00 would be a waste of time since this would not be covered under the normal warranty.
My Otterbox Defender should be here today to protect my newly replaced screen.. .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Like I said,
I am in India, and I dont think I will be making any US trip soon!
So, the exchange / replacement at $250 is not in scope currently!
I am serious about the 100 bucks replacement screen, but, again,
Like I said, It will be like 200 bucks here in India.
That's the problem!
Thanks for your input.
Keep your Streak Safe!
fabiobil said:
May I can make you a little better...
Just take a look at the picture...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey mate,!
I looked at the pic.
that does not make me feel better!!
I am even more sad, that you have a Smashed-up Streak too!!
I agree my damage is not as bad as yours.
I mean I can still operate the phone and all.
(I dont know if its safe to use it like that?!!, Is it?)
Two questions:
Are you from India (Or any country which does not have good Dell support!)?
What did you do about the damaged screen?
Edit: I was trying to check for the replacement screen from ebay, but, the 100 bucks screen does not ship to India!!!
If any of them does.. Puhleeez, let me know!
Care,
Sony.
@All: Please take care of your streak! , Use it like it is your laptop.!
So I'm a computer engineer, Brazilian, living in UK.
That phone belong to my friend fat ass 150 kilos, he few weeks ago brake the glass in 3 parts while play futebol, 5 days ago he come to me almost crying, he just sit on the phone, he said when felt the phone he lift but 150 kilos huge fat ass you can imagine.
I see on ebay for £80 glass, screen and tools, I'm thinking about buy and change by myself.
On that link http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Dell-Streak-Teardown/3512/1 you can see how to open easy, and a quick look on the web can found videos where show what to do.
I think if you can see the screen, still working why not keep using the phone whyle you can ?
That is some funny ****.....fat ass....lol
Call the shop that I have listed in my guide. Maybe they can ship it. I even think they may be from India or email them.
fabiobil said:
So I'm a computer engineer, Brazilian, living in UK.
That phone belong to my friend fat ass 150 kilos,
That story was hilarious! Hands down!
On that link http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Dell-Streak-Teardown/3512/1 you can see how to open easy, and a quick look on the web can found videos where show what to do.
Ya, I agree, it is easy indeed! Only question here is about sourcing the screen.
I think if you can see the screen, still working why not keep using the phone whyle you can ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, I think, I asked this too..
Is it safe to use a LCD damaged?
Attaching pic.
and,
Alperin1,
will check with the supplier man!
Thanks!
Sony.
Update: Recovering from the shock..
I know many people who actualy keep using the phone after a crack on screen, if you can touch and it work why not ?
The streak in my possesion I can't see a thing in the screen but still working, I can answer phone calls and make as well, I just need to remember where is the shortcut.
good lucky.
fabiobil said:
I know many people who actualy keep using the phone after a crack on screen, if you can touch and it work why not ?
The streak in my possesion I can't see a thing in the screen but still working, I can answer phone calls and make as well, I just need to remember where is the shortcut.
good lucky.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks,
I will have a looky once here at the service center ( when I get time that is!)
BUt, till then, My dear streaky is good enough!
Thanks all!!
Will update on later action.
care,
Sony.
The more I see of these cracked screen reports the more I wonder how long before a class action lawsuit is filed against Dell for this problem. Gorilla Glass be damned.
About what I see already the original case is so week, first problem the streak was droped on the floor from about 1 metre, that was enough to made a smal crack on the glass, so week unfortunately
If anyone wants the email for the shop in the Philly that carries the LCD, please PM me and I will get it for you.
alperin1 said:
If anyone wants the email for the shop in the Philly that carries the LCD, please PM me and I will get it for you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep,
This guy has got the mail id for me.
I will update what I do (particularly for those in India, or other parts of world)
Thanks all.
care,
Sony
Man, we should have some Dell guys on the forum..
where they can help us out, you know..
Like,
One guy would say..
Hey Sony,
your Streak LCD broke, I am sorry man,
Meet Jim 2222-0000 and get it replaced for free.
Tell him, Max said hi!
lolz.
I wish!
my brother broke his icd inside the gorilla glass. the glass didnt crack but the lcd did. i hope i can fix it for him lol
Hello,
Unfortunately it has now caught my Tablet bad - the display is broken, glass is "cracked" (i wanted to post a picture but i cant because i have less than 10 post on that forum)
The device is about 3-4 months old. What can you recommend? New glass order and give someone a solder? Send it to Archos? or just sell it?
regards
push
mosc said:
Hello,
Unfortunately it has now caught my Tablet bad - the display is broken, glass is "cracked" (i wanted to post a picture but i cant because i have less than 10 post on that forum)
The device is about 3-4 months old. What can you recommend? New glass order and give someone a solder? Send it to Archos? or just sell it?
regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That sounds bad. You should contact archos and ask them what to do. If they don't take it to warranty, you could try getting a new glass and installing it. Nobody propably wants to buy it.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
I've just cracked mine whilst I was on holiday (collapsed a baby buggy with the tablet in the undertray!)
Anyway the screen is badly cracked and the touchscreen has failed.
I have sent a message to Archos but as it was caused by accidental damage I can't see them being willing to replace and I imagine they will charge a great deal for a repair.
Does anyone know where to source a replacement screen and digitiser?
Sorry but what has caught your tablet? You don't specify???
Sent from My Omega powered beast, using Xparent ICS