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I have been using my T-Mobile TP2 without protection on it for a while and have dropped it a few times. The screen is still perfect and the lower half (keyboard) has relatively no damage other than a few spots of chipped paint.
But the upper half, around the edges, has took quite a bit of damage. Mostly chipped pieces and dents, partially because of me dropping it and also because the bodyguard I was using previously damaged it! It was one of those crappy snap-on ones. Will never get one again, just bought ghost armor.
Anyway my question is what is the best way to repair the chipped pieces and dents or is that piece sold somewhere so I could replace it? I have no experience replacing things on the phone but I'm sure if there's a tutorial anywhere it wouldn't be too hard for me. Besides I"m not trying to disassemble the entire thing just the upper portion without the screen.
Any help appreciated.
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I have been using my T-Mobile TP2 without protection on it for a while and have dropped it a few times. The screen is still perfect and the lower half (keyboard) has relatively no damage other than a few spots of chipped paint.
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Best option...Ebay>buy broken (software wise) TP2>use if for spare parts
hmmm the only cheap one I could find listed was also worn...
was hoping to profit because i will probably be selling my TP2 soon.
go to ebay and search touch pro 2 houseing case there about 80 bucks they come in balck and red and black and blue the are a little hard to swich over to but i did it and it worked out fine just takes about an hour tools and dremal if and only if ure useing the tp2 t7373
I am trying to locate a replacement front HW button (back key is either cracked or scratched and light shows through) - so, during the lcd repair process, is this button easily replaceable without getting too involved with any other components? Any suggestions or advice on what to do/where to locate this piece of plastic would be met with extreme gratitude!
Get a new housing from eBay.
Just be careful to get one that fits your version.
My phone was stolen at work on Friday, so I managed to scramble and find one at a good price on eBay and it arrived this morning.
While I did ask to see photos, and I expected some scuffs, the photos didn't do the device justice at all, as it's much worse than I expected. In all the time I've owned my devices, I've never dropped my phone once, not once! this thing's a disaster.
So I'll need to get a replacement housing. I've been looking at eBay but couldn't see anything except these ridiculous colored housings for teens and 20-somethings. Where do real adults get the housings from?
This is an excellent outer shell protector, gives better heft holding (IMHO), rubberized black, very lightweight. Just snaps on and off.
Auction ended, but locate seller store. My Tilt2 fit perfectly in the Touch Pro Verizon except camera button needed cutting shell (trivial task).
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-TOUCH-PRO-2...D-COVER-CASE-/130412358305?pt=PDA_Accessories
PDADoc said:
My phone was stolen at work on Friday, so I managed to scramble and find one at a good price on eBay and it arrived this morning.
While I did ask to see photos, and I expected some scuffs, the photos didn't do the device justice at all, as it's much worse than I expected. In all the time I've owned my devices, I've never dropped my phone once, not once! this thing's a disaster.
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You could take it up with eBay for SNAD, probably get a refund depending on the exact wording of the add, but if it was really SNAD should do it.
So I'll need to get a replacement housing. I've been looking at eBay but couldn't see anything except these ridiculous colored housings for teens and 20-somethings. Where do real adults get the housings from?
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Eh? On ebay? You have everything from the original HTC version to various carrier variations, search more/wider. They're 40-80$ though.
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You could take it up with eBay for SNAD, probably get a refund depending on the exact wording of the add, but if it was really SNAD should do it.
Eh? On ebay? You have everything from the original HTC version to various carrier variations, search more/wider. They're 40-80$ though.
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I've been checking but I haven't found anything but these colored replicas and I don't want that. I'm willing to pay more for the original housing if I could find it.
As for the eBay complaint issue, I did think about it, but eBay is such a PITA about any disputes; they always act as though they don't want to get involved at all. In the end, I'll eat this one caveat emptor, at least this time.
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I've been checking but I haven't found anything but these colored replicas and I don't want that. I'm willing to pay more for the original housing if I could find it.
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Sorry man, but lern2internet. It's the first 4 hits on ebay. Just enter "htc touch pro 2 housing" and check 'worldwide'.
As for the eBay complaint issue, I did think about it, but eBay is such a PITA about any disputes; they always act as though they don't want to get involved at all. In the end, I'll eat this one caveat emptor, at least this time.
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eBay dispute process is tedious an long winded, but will lean towards the buyer in almost all cases. You just have to be patient.
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As for the eBay complaint issue, I did think about it, but eBay is such a PITA about any disputes; they always act as though they don't want to get involved at all. In the end, I'll eat this one caveat emptor, at least this time.
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Always pay with your credit card through PayPal. Ebay and PayPal suck at disputes; your credit card company is your fall-back and your best protection as well.
You can get OEM housings for $50-60:
http://www.parts4repair.com/products/Housing-for-HTC-T7373.html
Looks like it's kinda tricky to replace the housing (if you're going OEM)....
http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/htc-touch-pro2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos
PDADoc said:
I've been checking but I haven't found anything but these colored replicas and I don't want that. I'm willing to pay more for the original housing if I could find it.
As for the eBay complaint issue, I did think about it, but eBay is such a PITA about any disputes; they always act as though they don't want to get involved at all. In the end, I'll eat this one caveat emptor, at least this time.
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On ebay? i suggest amazon.
rete said:
Always pay with your credit card through PayPal. Ebay and PayPal suck at disputes; your credit card company is your fall-back and your best protection as well.
You can get OEM housings for $50-60:
http://www.parts4repair.com/products/Housing-for-HTC-T7373.html
Looks like it's kinda tricky to replace the housing (if you're going OEM)....
http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/htc-touch-pro2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos
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Great, thanks for the tip! I'll have to look into this closer, as I think if I go with the Touch Pro 2 OEM housing, there'll be a hole for the front-facing camera.
Maybe I'll just deal with it for now and keep my eyes open for an AT&T Tilt 2 housing somewhere. If it wasn't so beat up, I'd try a warranty exchange through AT&T; I was able to do it when I purchased a used BlackBerry Bold 9700 with no problem.
Can use HTC TP2 housing on T-Mobile TP2?
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Great, thanks for the tip! I'll have to look into this closer, as I think if I go with the Touch Pro 2 OEM housing, there'll be a hole for the front-facing camera.
Maybe I'll just deal with it for now and keep my eyes open for an AT&T Tilt 2 housing somewhere. If it wasn't so beat up, I'd try a warranty exchange through AT&T; I was able to do it when I purchased a used BlackBerry Bold 9700 with no problem.
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Hi there!
I've a T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 that is quite beat up too & I want to replace the whole housing.
Problem is where I'm living right now, the T-Mobile housing costs double of the standard Touch Pro 2 housing.
Is it possible to fit the motherboard, flex cable & LCD panel of the T-Mobile onto a HTC Touch Pro 2 casing with the power button?
I would need the touch screen & call/navigation buttons as well.
Please advise me if you know anything about this.
Thanks!
Konker
I'm afraid I don't know myself, but if you keep searching, I'm sure there is someone who's done it and knows for sure.
Take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8580850#post8580850
I am looking for a broken G-tab for a price lower than 125 USD. Please PM me if you have a broken tablet and what is wrong with it.
broken in what way?
like shattered screen and melted
or like bricked?
since it is unbreakable I would say shattered screen. Or none working battery. All I am interested in is the mobo.
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I am looking for a broken G-tab for a price lower than 125 USD. Please PM me if you have a broken tablet and what is wrong with it.
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2x on a broken gtab. I am looking for the shell, I want to make a custom mold for a car mount.
I have one with a shattered digitizer Looking to get at least $100 Just Tablet. Ive had it in my closet waiting to find a digitizer.No luck..
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I have one with a shattered digitizer Looking to get at least $100 Just Tablet. Ive had it in my closet waiting to find a digitizer.No luck..
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I just might be interested. Let me think about it and get back to you.
Are you in the United States and if so, where?
Yes Im Orlando Florida
Have a broken G tab
Honest to God -
I knocked my friends G tab off my desk, and bought it.
The glass is the only thing that shattered. I've turned it on, the screen works. I can't get past the unlock screen. I've plugged a mouse in, but I still cant get past that dang unlock screen.
I paid full price for it... I'd be more than happy with anything near 75-100 bucks.
I live in Nashville. Have it ready to ship ASAP. paypal is fine. money order is fine...
PM me for details.
Thanks guys.
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Honest to God -
I knocked my friends G tab off my desk, and bought it.
The glass is the only thing that shattered. I've turned it on, the screen works. I can't get past the unlock screen. I've plugged a mouse in, but I still cant get past that dang unlock screen.
I paid full price for it... I'd be more than happy with anything near 75-100 bucks.
I live in Nashville. Have it ready to ship ASAP. paypal is fine. money order is fine...
PM me for details.
Thanks guys.
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Well, I am a little worried about your low post count here. Do you post on another Android forum so I can check your reputation?
Man, I totally understand your concerns. And you're legit in asking about it... I don't post on any android forums because I've never had an android device. I found this forum looking for a way to to replace the screen. I called viewsonic, and they offered me a replacement for 175, which, for a 269 dollar tablet didnt make sense to me.
I mean, I can be as transparent as you want me to be. We can skype, you can check out my facebook, we can talk on the phone... I can take pictures, I can make you a video... we can do whatever you wish. Honestly, I'll mail you the tab, and you can send me what you feel is fair. I'm really removed from it. I'm just trying to recoup as much as I can from dropping the tab.
If anyone is selling parts, I'm interested in inquiring about pricing the Internmal mainboard. The one with all the connections (USB, Mini USB, Micro SDCard, Audio Jack, and Power Connector Tip.
The board must be FULLY FUNCTIONAL!
I've got a broken g-tab as of tonight. G/F dropped it and screen shattered Still works fine though, just has a fair amount of spiderwebbing in the middle of the screen. I'm gonna miss this guy
Anyone of you guys want to buy it?
Edit: Noticed someone commenting on post-count previously. If anyone's interested I'd be happy to give you my email / phone # etc., and send you pics / vids of it working.
Broken G-tab/ buy it. take it...
Hey guys.
who ever is looking for a tab here. I have one. It's broken.
I paid for it, and it just sits here.
if someone wants it, i will mail it to them.
if you feel so inclined to pay me. I'd love some reimbursement.
no catches.
promise. I just have no use for it. if someone can use it. I'd much rather help you.
go to twitpic.com and type in ---> 6mhubo after the slash
Interested if you still have it
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I have a cracked and scuffed touchscreen on my x10 and for $30 on ebay I was going to replace the screen. My concern is that I can get ones from China for half the price of the USA and some say 'Grade A no bubbles' but others do not, are these quality screens from China or will I be diasspointed?
Has anyone had a bad experience replacing their touch screen with the Chinese products? They say OEM but are they from Sony or are they knock offs and is there build quality concerns using the cheap ones?
in my opinoin when it comes to electronics , especially from china, you get what you pay for, id rather pay a little extra knowing that it will be ok
Agreed. With china there's a 99% chance that what you are buying is not OEM. Likely it's very cheaply made.
Yeah I hear ya... that is probably exactly what I would had replied to this post if someone else asked the same question.
I was really hoping someone would tell me that they bought a screen from XXXXX on ebay and it was better then the original but I guess I need to decide if I want cheap or quality.
I've already replaced the phone with an HTC EVO 3D but there is alot of life left in this X10 and it is a great platform for hacking and learning android. Plus they make awesome tiny tablets for around the house.
Thanks for the input.
I got white replacement from china which is quite good.. I won't say its authentic, but here in the UK most replacement dealers get there stuff from china anyway.
Buying from China is like cutting out the middle-man, the down side is just you need to wait.. And if you think they are not what you think your money's worth, you could always tell them you did not receive the item and get your refund.
try to buy from best sellers only...otherwise nothing is guaranteed.
Omar.
Hello guys, I operate from China is not good, shipping times are very long, why not order from Germany or thereabouts? I ordered this screen protector from Germany and arrived in 3 days, I am very well, without delays or other touch ... Regards, Joseph
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Hello guys, I operate from China is not good, shipping times are very long, why not order from Germany or thereabouts? I ordered this screen protector from Germany and arrived in 3 days, I am very well, without delays or other touch ... Regards, Joseph
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Because chinese sh!t is cheaper then German sh!t?
Globalshining
Maybe i'm the lucky one, bought one from globalshining on ebay for 20 Euro and thought: well if this aint gonna work, it;s 20 euro's thrown away. But here in my town (germany) they ask 80 Euro for it. After 8 days!!! I received the piece: fitted perfectly but it was at least one hour work to get the overly scratched old one of and the new one on. I did search google for disassembling instructions for the X10 and found one with lots of photo's. Without these instructions, you easily brick your phone.
Regarding GlobalShing: its on ebay, or eshoptradehk dot com I first checked the ebay ratings: then decided to do so..
But do get your own screwdrivers cause the one from China dont fit at all....
Cheers
hey could someone help me with a link?
i just cracked the front screen on my fone and i need to replace it. would like to replace the whole screen and case.
i googled a few, but i was not sure if they included the front screen cos its the front screen thats cracked.
then i also learnt that the touch module is glued to the front glass screen, will the new case screen also have one attached to it or would i have to remove this one and stick it to the new one?
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hey could someone help me with a link?
i just cracked the front screen on my fone and i need to replace it. would like to replace the whole screen and case.
i googled a few, but i was not sure if they included the front screen cos its the front screen thats cracked.
then i also learnt that the touch module is glued to the front glass screen, will the new case screen also have one attached to it or would i have to remove this one and stick it to the new one?
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i just cracked mine too, I just ordered a new digitizer from ebay for $20. I think thats all we need to fix the cracked glass. Anyone know if this is right?
thats right.
Hey i found those---> http://stores.ebay.com/gadgetfix/Sony-Ericsson-/_i.html?_fsub=1408041015 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Touch-Digit...-XPERIA-X10-BLACK-/170720772774#ht_4581wt_989 and the last one http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-ERICSS...-screen-digitizer-/320603153459#ht_2960wt_952 .Which one should i buy?I want to sell my X10i and buy an LG Optimus 3D so i think to make a little touch-ops.Can you give me an advise?I want to make from my old 1 year old xperia a nice and new looking phone.So it will be worth the money.
Well I'm still looking for a good replacement. I've done plenty of reading and research but I'm not sure which way to go.
Has anyone done a digitizer swap? What was the end result? Were you happy or did it brick your phone?
Any opinions would be nice to hear.
Thanks.
put a super amoled display from the SGS in it
Hi, I cracked my digitiser VERY badly, so I was forced to replace the digitiser... The LED was slightly scratched because of the drop, but I don't mind, it's hardly noticable. I took the phone apart like 3 times:
1 - taking it apart
2 - power button i forgot to put back
3 - had a little of $h!t under the digitiser
Has anyone done a digitizer swap? What was the end result? Were you happy or did it brick your phone?
Any opinions would be nice to hear.
Thanks.
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I swapped my digitiser, and so did XDA Recognised Developer for the x10 pvyparts and none of our phones were bricked, it worked perfectly after... Took about 20min to do, I did it during school break because I was bored...
Goodluck!
Better you replace the phone, you don't know the quality that Chinese product
i have tried a couple of different touches an for me so far all of them has been a bit of a dissapointment, the touch works good but the fit is bad. Sensors, proximity particularly, gone bad. sry for really bad eng.
i got my digitizer from ebay china its was pretty good get it with the housing black or white much better then trying to sick the digitizer on the old housing paid around $30 au
i guess at the end of the day all these parts are made in china oem or not
Ok here is the issue. Ive had my Evo 3d Since release, yes its rooted and all the good stuff. But recently i started getting issues with everything from the lock screen ring not responding always to even ghosting of the touch screen. Basically things being selected when im not even touching it. Or when I try to text it wont always select the letters I chose or even numbers when trying to dial a number. I can reset it and it works some but then fails again. From my looking online this is a Touch screen and digitizer issue most likely. Anyone ever have any issues like this or hear of them? Im thinking of just buying a touchscreen and digitizer assembly and replacing it as I would prefer to keep my root (im rooted Via Revolution with 1.40)
Any tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also any suggestions on where the best place to get the parts for it would be?
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Ok here is the issue. Ive had my Evo 3d Since release, yes its rooted and all the good stuff. But recently i started getting issues with everything from the lock screen ring not responding always to even ghosting of the touch screen. Basically things being selected when im not even touching it. Or when I try to text it wont always select the letters I chose or even numbers when trying to dial a number. I can reset it and it works some but then fails again. From my looking online this is a Touch screen and digitizer issue most likely. Anyone ever have any issues like this or hear of them? Im thinking of just buying a touchscreen and digitizer assembly and replacing it as I would prefer to keep my root (im rooted Via Revolution with 1.40)
Any tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also any suggestions on where the best place to get the parts for it would be?
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Hi there, sorry to hear about your issue. I think the appropriate action will be dependent on your level of confidence and technical expertise. You can get the glass with the digitizer film for fairly cheap, but the removal and installation is tricky because it is stuck on via adhesive. If you think you can do that, Amazon, Ebay, or I can sell you one for a fair price. The other option is to get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece, you just swap your motherboard into it, and the part of the housing from your phone that has the serial numbers and what not on it. That would run you about 50 on Ebay. Maybe less, maybe slightly more. It is the far easier option technically speaking.
I had a digitizer problem on my EvO 3D and the Sprint store replaced it at the store for free.
But, after the change, Although the digitizer was better it too had the same problem in a smaller area of the screen.
So, it could be the screen and I happen to get two bad screens or it could be a problem with the phone itself.
Download from the market
Draw- Its great for seeing screen problems
Touch Test- It will show you where on the screen that has problem with multiple touch issues.
Thanks for the replies. I think I will get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece. I have plenty of skill as I work with small electronics and stuff like this for a living. BUT It just makes sense to replace them in one shot JUST IN CASE its the screen or the digitizer...
Sad Panda do you sell the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece?
Or if anyone has a link to one from a reputable seller id be interested. Thanks!!!
Its the screen.I'm having the same issue right now.Took it to Sprint they didn't have any screens so they sent me a new phone..
constevens said:
Thanks for the replies. I think I will get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece. I have plenty of skill as I work with small electronics and stuff like this for a living. BUT It just makes sense to replace them in one shot JUST IN CASE its the screen or the digitizer...
Sad Panda do you sell the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece?
Or if anyone has a link to one from a reputable seller id be interested. Thanks!!!
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Unfortunately I don't. There is a guy I bought from that was pleasant to deal with on Ebay. If you are looking for a referral from one of us, which I can understand I will get in touch with him for you. The great thing about the option you chose is you can make all the visible parts of your phone look brand new again. I got one from him at auction for 49, I have even seen them cheaper. Ebay is a good place where you can deal with an American rather than worry about international shipping. Let me know if you want the referral.
Lol I also suggest cleaning the screen. Especially if you have a case thapt overlaps a bit. Whenever I've had a similar issue this was it.
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Unfortunately I don't. There is a guy I bought from that was pleasant to deal with on Ebay. If you are looking for a referral from one of us, which I can understand I will get in touch with him for you. The great thing about the option you chose is you can make all the visible parts of your phone look brand new again. I got one from him at auction for 49, I have even seen them cheaper. Ebay is a good place where you can deal with an American rather than worry about international shipping. Let me know if you want the referral.
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Yes i am looking for a referral from someone. if you could get in touch with him for me that would be awesome!!
Really have to get this thing fixed Asap. i pretty well live on it and its driving me absolutely mad...
Thanks a ton Sad Panda!!
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Lol I also suggest cleaning the screen. Especially if you have a case thapt overlaps a bit. Whenever I've had a similar issue this was it.
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First thing I did was clean it. Still no good. Hell I can just sit it on the counter and watch it start doing its own thing. Or if I text it starts going berserk same with selecting phone numbers. Its got its own mind sometimes. Everything says its the screen assembly.
I had the same problem and the sprint tech replaced the digitizer/screen. It did not fix the problem. They replaced my phone on the spot with a gol' darned 1.50 version.
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I had the same problem and the sprint tech replaced the digitizer/screen. It did not fix the problem. They replaced my phone on the spot with a gol' darned 1.50 version.
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Sounds fishy. I suppose it is conceivable that you got unlucky and the port that connects the digitizer to the motherboard went bad, or maybe even something physically wrong in the bios region, but it does make you wonder if the tech only said he changed the screen and digitizer. Did you get that vibe rob?
Got my prime, got it rooted, NVFlashed and all that good stuff, and was enjoying it until the digitizer and LCD broke. Can't seem to find a decent priced LCD/digitizer combo anywhere.
Should I hold onto it, or sell it? Anyone know where to find a cheapy combo for LCD and digitizer?
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Got my prime, got it rooted, NVFlashed and all that good stuff, and was enjoying it until the digitizer and LCD broke. Can't seem to find a decent priced LCD/digitizer combo anywhere.
Should I hold onto it, or sell it? Anyone know where to find a cheapy combo for LCD and digitizer?
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Well, we seem to have what's necessary to make 1 functional TF201.
You'll see this is only my second post. My other post here is regarding swapping a new LCD into my TF201 due to it getting cracked by a rack on a ship (digitizer survived oddly). Well, I got a new LCD, but now the damn thing won't turn on. It's been an 8 month project trying to source a new LCD and to meet this sort of obstacle at the final moment is utterly depressing, and I'm pretty much done with this tablet.
So, I have a TF201 64GB with (as far as I know) functional LCD and digitizer. I have no idea what's wrong the rest of the hardware though. It's completely non-responsive. I'm very angry as I just spent 8 months (as I said) and $125 on this new LCD and the damn thing still doesn't work.
If you want it we can work something out. Or, alternatively, if you want to sell yours, let me know. I'll PM you my email (provided I can PM here with 2 posts, lol).
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Got my prime, got it rooted, NVFlashed and all that good stuff, and was enjoying it until the digitizer and LCD broke. Can't seem to find a decent priced LCD/digitizer combo anywhere.
Should I hold onto it, or sell it? Anyone know where to find a cheapy combo for LCD and digitizer?
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id suggest that the best thing to do is sell it for parts... ive not seen anyone get a good price and do well with replacing the digitizer..
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id suggest that the best thing to do is sell it for parts... ive not seen anyone get a good price and do well with replacing the digitizer..
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While it's true that the digitizer and LCD are held together by double-sided foam, it's not terribly difficult to separate the two. I have heard of a lot of people having trouble with it, but using a xacto blade to cut the foam worked perfectly for me. Once the two were separated, I was able to test that they both worked, despite the LCD screen being cracked (meh...).
On reassembly, using 3mm double-sided foam (found it on amazon) worked pretty well too.
I've read about the inverted X-axis issues people are having with replacement digitizers, and that's terrible. I had a lot of trouble finding the correct LCD as well, as the HSD101PWW2 comes in at least 2 different versions. The common one found on ebay isn't compatible due to a different connector, and I was only able to find a new LCD from a broken TF201.
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While it's true that the digitizer and LCD are held together by double-sided foam, it's not terribly difficult to separate the two. I have heard of a lot of people having trouble with it, but using a xacto blade to cut the foam worked perfectly for me. Once the two were separated, I was able to test that they both worked, despite the LCD screen being cracked (meh...).
On reassembly, using 3mm double-sided foam (found it on amazon) worked pretty well too.
I've read about the inverted X-axis issues people are having with replacement digitizers, and that's terrible. I had a lot of trouble finding the correct LCD as well, as the HSD101PWW2 comes in at least 2 different versions. The common one found on ebay isn't compatible due to a different connector, and I was only able to find a new LCD from a broken TF201.
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What's the rev of your LCD? Rev 0-A01? It's on the sticker that you got the HSD part number from.
I replaced my LCD with one (Rev 0-A01) that I bought from an eBay seller in the U.S. (seems like almost ALL of them are in China). It did not come with double-sided foam tape (thought that it *may* have come pre-attached with removable waxed strips covering the side that sticks to the digitizer). I went ahead and mounted the LCD using just the 4 philips screws. I thought that I might have light bleed doing this, but I didn't want to have to find tape. No light bleed. *BONUS* this LCD can now be easily removed if I need to in the future.
Do you have a Rev 0-A01?
I found a working replacement digitizer, it's when I looked closer when I was going to replace it I noticed that the LCD was cracked. Soon as I touched the back of it it went apesh*t.
So I'm returning the digitizer, and going to get rid of the Prime. Going to buy a laptop. Since the Prime has seen probably 30 hours of usage, it's still pretty new except for the screen. Even have the GPS dongle (never had many wifi issues like most people).
Since most of the busted ones sell on eBay for $250ish (that I've found when the bids end, that includes shipping) I'll probably ask for a bit lower than that, with shipping included.
Mine is the 32gig model, GPS dongle and cable, etc included. I'll burn off the NVFlash blob as well, in case you flash another android version on it and need recovery.
Jgrimoldy said:
What's the rev of your LCD? Rev 0-A01? It's on the sticker that you got the HSD part number from.
I replaced my LCD with one (Rev 0-A01) that I bought from an eBay seller in the U.S. (seems like almost ALL of them are in China). It did not come with double-sided foam tape (thought that it *may* have come pre-attached with removable waxed strips covering the side that sticks to the digitizer). I went ahead and mounted the LCD using just the 4 philips screws. I thought that I might have light bleed doing this, but I didn't want to have to find tape. No light bleed. *BONUS* this LCD can now be easily removed if I need to in the future.
Do you have a Rev 0-A01?
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Yes, Rev 0-A01. I found mine through a reputable LCD vendor's website. They initially sent me a screen compatible with the other version (I can't remember the model number) but it wasn't compatible with the TF201. So I sent it back, and 4 months later they seem to have found a cache of screens, which I received one of.
I would also like to point out that they still have some available, but I won't post the link as I don't want to infringe on any rules here. But if you need a screen they are out there, you've just got to look a little.
USNGoat said:
Yes, Rev 0-A01. I found mine through a reputable LCD vendor's website. They initially sent me a screen compatible with the other version (I can't remember the model number) but it wasn't compatible with the TF201. So I sent it back, and 4 months later they seem to have found a cache of screens, which I received one of.
I would also like to point out that they still have some available, but I won't post the link as I don't want to infringe on any rules here. But if you need a screen they are out there, you've just got to look a little.
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Thanks, USNGoat. I'm good. Mine's repaired and functioning. I just had a tough time finding compatible parts from US sources. I had misunderstood your post, thinking that you still needed one.
-jg
Jgrimoldy said:
Thanks, USNGoat. I'm good. Mine's repaired and functioning. I just had a tough time finding compatible parts from US sources. I had misunderstood your post, thinking that you still needed one.
-jg
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Oh no, yeah, I've got a good screen and digitizer. Just won't turn on now for some reason. Charges (with LED confirming charge level) but power button/power button and down volume/reset pin do nothing. Plugged it into my W7 box, and Windows throws a misconfiguration error when trying to mount it. Something happened to it, unfortunately, between the time when I took it apart and when I finally got a good LCD. There's not a whole lot of troubleshooting info either in terms of individual components because most people just send them in to Asus for repair.
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Nightpath said:
I found a working replacement digitizer, it's when I looked closer when I was going to replace it I noticed that the LCD was cracked. Soon as I touched the back of it it went apesh*t.
So I'm returning the digitizer, and going to get rid of the Prime. Going to buy a laptop. Since the Prime has seen probably 30 hours of usage, it's still pretty new except for the screen. Even have the GPS dongle (never had many wifi issues like most people).
Since most of the busted ones sell on eBay for $250ish (that I've found when the bids end, that includes shipping) I'll probably ask for a bit lower than that, with shipping included.
Mine is the 32gig model, GPS dongle and cable, etc included. I'll burn off the NVFlash blob as well, in case you flash another android version on it and need recovery.
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Alright, I'll watch the MP here assuming you're selling it here. I'm watching a few other places too, trying to find a donor.
There are some really nice ultrabooks out now days, I wish you luck.
Since it still works, and it's no hassle with bidding, already NVFlashed with blobs on disc, GPS dongle and about 30hrs use on it (if that) I think I'll ask about $200+, that includes the shipping to Canada/US.
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Since it still works, and it's no hassle with bidding, already NVFlashed with blobs on disc, GPS dongle and about 30hrs use on it (if that) I think I'll ask about $200+, that includes the shipping to Canada/US.
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But the buyer will still need to lay out around $200 for a new digitizer and LCD and then install, right? Sounds considerably high. Unless you're also including a keyboard/dock, it might be a hard sell. The less than 30 hours of use doesn't amount to much when you consider that it's substantially broken. I don't care (much) that a car has les than 15K if it's been totaled and I need to do the body work. The mileage is of substantially less conern than it would be.
'Just sayin'
Jgrimoldy said:
But the buyer will still need to lay out around $200 for a new digitizer and LCD and then install, right? Sounds considerably high. Unless you're also including a keyboard/dock, it might be a hard sell. The less than 30 hours of use doesn't amount to much when you consider that it's substantially broken. I don't care (much) that a car has les than 15K if it's been totaled and I need to do the body work. The mileage is of substantially less conern than it would be.
'Just sayin'
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If someone has a bricked prime it might be of interest. It's why I said PM me, prices aren't set in stone.
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If someone has a bricked prime it might be of interest. It's why I said PM me, prices aren't set in stone.
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Selling it as is for $180, or best offer. Shipping can be negotiated. It's over on the marketplace boards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33551933#post33551933
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Selling it as is for $180, or best offer. Shipping can be negotiated. It's over on the marketplace boards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33551933#post33551933
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Good luck!
I got that used TF201 "shell" today and it's busted too. FFS, these things are finicky.
The replacement shell you got was busted? That sucks.
Mine is still around. Waiting to hear back from a few people on it.
USNGoat said:
Yes, Rev 0-A01. I found mine through a reputable LCD vendor's website. They initially sent me a screen compatible with the other version (I can't remember the model number) but it wasn't compatible with the TF201. So I sent it back, and 4 months later they seem to have found a cache of screens, which I received one of.
I would also like to point out that they still have some available, but I won't post the link as I don't want to infringe on any rules here. But if you need a screen they are out there, you've just got to look a little.
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So, I'm an idiot.
The replacement was a Rev 0-A00, and doesn't work with the TF201.
The "new" shell works, but I still have no display. At least I've got it narrowed down to the same old problem though.