This take apart written guide shows how to replace various parts on your HTC Amaze 4G. You will learn on this guide the steps on how to properly take your HTC smartphone apart safely and repair nearly any internal parts of your phone.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Amaze 4G part(s):
HTC Amaze 4G Touch Screen Digitizer Replacements
Other HTC Amaze 4G Parts
Tools:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Repairs)
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
HTC Amaze 4G Take Apart Repair Guide:
To begin, remove the back battery cover, battery, sim card, and memory card.
Remove the seven (7) Torx T5 screws as located in Figure 1.
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You can now remove the back housing from the rest of the smartphone. Do this by carefully using a safe open pry tool to lift the outer edges, unclipping each clip holding the housing in place.
With the back cover removed, you now have access to the motherboard. The upper portion of the motherboard will have one connection located on the back side of the motherboard. Carefully lift the motherboard away from the rest of the screen assembly and carefully release this connection. It will be a "jaw" connector, so you will need to carefully lift the back flap of the connector and slide the flex cable out of the connection.
Gently fold the motherboard towards the bottom of the phone. There are two (2) flex cables that will need to be released. Both will be covered by mylar tape. Remove the tape and release both jawbone connectors. With these flex cables released, you can remove the motherboard from the rest of the phone.
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Now, heat the front of the screen using a hair dryer or heat gun. Use quick movements, not staying in one area for too long. Medium - high heat will be required to properly warm the adhesive holding the screen assembly in place. Take your time and reheat as required. Also be aware of the 2 flex cables that are located under the screen assembly (touch screen and LCD screen flex cables).
Figure 3
Once the screen assembly has been removed from the housing, you can now use a small flat head screwdriver or similar to carefully separate the LCD screen from the touch screen digitizer. Heat may be required.
You can now replace either the touch screen digitizer or the LCD screen.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Nice write up
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excellent thread
Thanks guys!
Appreciate the support!! Hope it helps!!
Added this to The HTC amaze all you need to know thread
Sticky Glue
Just a quick q, the digitizer is glued to the lcd screen. When separating the digitizer from the lcd there's a lot of glue residue left on the lcd. So of course the question is how to remove the glue and what do you use to glue the new digitizer to the LCD? Any detail would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
The best way to remove the adhesive is to heat it. You can use a hot blow dryer, this will loosen the adhesive bond. You can purchase adhesive strips from our website when sealing it back together.
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The best way to remove the adhesive is to heat it. You can use a hot blow dryer, this will loosen the adhesive bond. You can purchase adhesive strips from our website when sealing it back together.
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Thanks for your help!
Test Lcd
Paul, I'm interested in purchasing Digitizer and Sticky Strip but am also considering LCD/Digitizer already assembled. Is there any way to test lcd screen once taken apart to ensure I haven't damaged it while taking apart.
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hooutoo said:
Paul, I'm interested in purchasing Digitizer and Sticky Strip but am also considering LCD/Digitizer already assembled. Is there any way to test lcd screen once taken apart to ensure I haven't damaged it while taking apart.
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You can do a visual check if you are worried that you have physically damaged, however the easiest way would be to have it installed in the phone and power on. If it works as normal it is fine.
just got an amaze with a cracked screen, gona take the digitizer apart first before ordering any parts, but i'll post some pics. and i'll connect the lcd to test and make sure that i didn't damage it lol and for the one who wanted to test maybe that will help you
EDIT: Can't change just the digitizer, i did my vivid and sensation (as well as every htc phone i've had) but this one is different, it's done iphone 4 style, can't separate the glass from the lcd. gota get the assembly. i'll post pictures later
Screen / Digitizer
So you can't replace just the screen / digitizer?
You can replace the LCD and the touch screen digitizer as one fused part or you can replace the LCD and the touch screen digitizer separately.
Power button connection?
The repair has gone well so far however i have run into a problem when putting it back together. the cable leading from the power button was just glued to the motherboard and i just peeled it off to remove the motherboard. Now how do i reattach this connector?
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The repair has gone well so far however i have run into a problem when putting it back together. the cable leading from the power button was just glued to the motherboard and i just peeled it off to remove the motherboard. Now how do i reattach this connector?
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Usually you will find it still has enough "Stick" to simply put back into place. If however it doesn't you will need adhesive strips. These can be found here - Adhesive Strips
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Usually you will find it still has enough "Stick" to simply put back into place. If however it doesn't you will need adhesive strips. These can be found here - Adhesive Strips
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I just ordered parts from your site, including adhesive strips, i might be pestering you when they arrive if i run into any snags. Thanks for the write up though ,
Replaced Screen - Stuck in Boot Loop (I think)
So, I followed the instructions, was as careful as possible and didn't tear or break anything that I can see or feel. But when I try to turn the phone on, it just vibrates once like it does at normal start up.... then continue to vibrate once at about 15 second intervals and the screen remains black. The LED lights up when I plug it in to power, so that bit seems to be ok. Both pressing the power button and plugging into power starts the vibrating loop. If I attach it to computer, the device does not show up. Any tips or suggestions or where I might be running into an issue?
Edit: The phone software is stock - this is my first foray into doing anything besides popping the back cover off and taking the battery out. Just to double check, I took the new screen out and reassembled with the old one and get the same issue, so it's not the new screen that's defective. The old screen was working just find despite the many cracks from screen-planting on pavement.
[*]Once the screen assembly has been removed from the housing, you can now use a small flat head screwdriver or similar to carefully separate the LCD screen from the touch screen digitizer. Heat may be required.
[*]You can now replace either the touch screen digitizer or the LCD screen.
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Tenar13 said:
So, I followed the instructions, was as careful as possible and didn't tear or break anything that I can see or feel. But when I try to turn the phone on, it just vibrates once like it does at normal start up.... then continue to vibrate once at about 15 second intervals and the screen remains black. The LED lights up when I plug it in to power, so that bit seems to be ok. Both pressing the power button and plugging into power starts the vibrating loop. If I attach it to computer, the device does not show up. Any tips or suggestions or where I might be running into an issue?
Edit: The phone software is stock - this is my first foray into doing anything besides popping the back cover off and taking the battery out. Just to double check, I took the new screen out and reassembled with the old one and get the same issue, so it's not the new screen that's defective. The old screen was working just find despite the many cracks from screen-planting on pavement.
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Hi,
It's hard to say exactly what is causing the issue without seeing the phone but it's sounds like everything hasn't been re-installed correctly. Check over the installation and make sure everything is fully connected.
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Hi,
It's hard to say exactly what is causing the issue without seeing the phone but it's sounds like everything hasn't been re-installed correctly. Check over the installation and make sure everything is fully connected.
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When plugging the three connectors back into the motherboard, how far in should they be? I tried to push them in as far as possible, but I was afraid of jamming something or tearing the tabs on the side. If I check and everything is fully connected, what could other possible issues be? Thanks very much for your time.
Tenar13 said:
When plugging the three connectors back into the motherboard, how far in should they be? I tried to push them in as far as possible, but I was afraid of jamming something or tearing the tabs on the side. If I check and everything is fully connected, what could other possible issues be? Thanks very much for your time.
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No need to force the connection, just press in as far as it will go (with the jaw unlocked). The side tabs should be close to connector itself, but will not make contact. Once fitted, lock it in place with the jaw and try testing again.
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Has the outer touch screen been cracked or damaged on your HTC Evo 3D? Is the inner display LCD not functioning properly or become damaged? Or are you just curious of the disassembly process on the Evo 3D? This written repair guide will walk you through all the steps required to disassemble your Evo 3D and repair a damaged screen or other internal parts in a safe, quick manner.
This guide will help you install the following HTC Evo 3D replacement part (s):
HTC Evo 3D Touch Screen Digitizer
HTC Evo 3D LCD Display Screen
HTC Evo 3D Full Housing Assembly
HTC Evo 3D Ear Speaker
HTC Evo 3D Loud Speaker
And Other HTC Evo 3D Replacement Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
T3 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Replacements)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
HTC Evo 3D take apart repair guide:
Separate the back housing cover from the face of the phone with fingers (just as you would to replace the battery). Then remove the battery and set aside.
Using a the T5 screwdriver, remove the two center edge screws just above where the battery was located.
Then, you will use the T3 screwdriver to remove the four corner screws at the edge of the phone. Set all screws aside.
Using the pry tool, slide it into the seam and separate the face of the phone from the back housing as shown in figure 1.
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Using the pry tool and nippers, carefully lift and separate all clips and cables that are holding the motherboard in place. These will often appear as flat pieces of metal, but are sometimes an actual ribbon, such as the camera ribbon cable.
Remove the yellow tape that will reveal two additional cables that are tucked into the motherboard. By using nippers, you can slide these out without damaging them.
The last connective piece looks like an L-shaped piece of metal, as shown in figure 2. Separate this piece carefully.
Figure 2
Carefully separate the motherboard, as it will still be connected underneath by several cables. Two of these cables are located together, and can be removed after lifting the cover tape to reveal the connection spot, as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3
After disconnecting these two cables, you can disconnect the smaller one on the other end in the same manner. Now you can safely remove the motherboard and set aside.
Remove four screws that are located at the edge of the phone with your T5 screwdriver, and lift out the cable.
The bottom blue flex cable can be removed by slowly separating all extending cables connected to it. Demonstrated in figure 4.
Figure 4
If you are replacing the touch screen digitizer or LCD screen solely, you will want to continue in the take-apart process by using your hot air gun or hair dryer to heat up the phone’s glue.
Using your pry tool, you can safely slide it around the seam of the screen to be able to remove the touch screen digitizer from the LCD screen, allowing you to replace either of these parts individually.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your HTC Evo 3D. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Nice tutorial.
This needs to be on the stickies
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Indeed... very awesome tutorial, sir! My digitizer's already been replaced once. I couldn've just gotten a new one but I wasn't tryin' to deal with the 1.50 hboot at the time. Kudos to you, my friend!
Thanks for the support guys!
Glad you find it useful we'll be posting more for different models shortly.
Why thread no sticky yet???
Sent in the request. Hopefully a mod will see it worthy enough to be stickied. Great guide!
This is fanf*****gtastic!!!!!
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ohh, I just got an digitizer frm hk. cheap 14$. I will get it by the end of this week. just afraid to do it myself. but with your help it is like DIY
thanks bro.
Guide stuck!
Thanks for compiling all this information. It is always good to have this kind of information handy.
Tanks
Tanks Nice tutorial!
has anybody here done the digitizer replacement? got any tips? do i need new adhesive thing for it?
Hi,
We've done the repair many times. With all these kind of things we always recommend taking it slowly.
You will need adhesive strips to reattach the new screen. We always recommend fresh adhesive over trying to reuse the old adhesive to create a secure bond.
You can find these here - Adhesive strips
Thanks, I just had an LCD replaced and the screen doesn't fit right so I wanted to try and fix it myself.
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So... I got it just about completely taken apart except that the ribbon to the touch screen digitizer wraps behind the LCD and I can't seem to get it or the LCD out. I (unintentionally) ripped most of the digitizer ribbon away from its body while removing it - wasn't too worried about it since I figured I'd be replacing it anyway - but now I can't seem to get what's left of it out or a new one in.. Oops.. a semi-functional digitizer was certainly better than what I have now. Help???!!
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So... I got it just about completely taken apart except that the ribbon to the touch screen digitizer wraps behind the LCD and I can't seem to get it or the LCD out. I (unintentionally) ripped most of the digitizer ribbon away from its body while removing it - wasn't too worried about it since I figured I'd be replacing it anyway - but now I can't seem to get what's left of it out or a new one in.. Oops.. a semi-functional digitizer was certainly better than what I have now. Help???!!
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Hi,
This should be quite a straight forward fix. Can you private message me a photo of the point you are at and I can explain exactly what is required to get your phone back like new again.
biphobip said:
So... I got it just about completely taken apart except that the ribbon to the touch screen digitizer wraps behind the LCD and I can't seem to get it or the LCD out. I (unintentionally) ripped most of the digitizer ribbon away from its body while removing it - wasn't too worried about it since I figured I'd be replacing it anyway - but now I can't seem to get what's left of it out or a new one in.. Oops.. a semi-functional digitizer was certainly better than what I have now. Help???!!
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If you didn't take out or at least loosen the adhesive under your LCD you need to do this to be able to pull the LCD at least partially out on top so that you can get the digitizer ribbon cable behind the LCD and through the opening behind the LCD.
Thanks alot for the guide!
I was running for the bus and my one week old evo 3d fell from my pocket The front housing was pretty scratched but I had a back case and screen protector on which saved the back and the screen. I just bought a replacement front housing and I'm gonna try put it on now using the guide
ronilzizou said:
Thanks alot for the guide!
I was running for the bus and my one week old evo 3d fell from my pocket The front housing was pretty scratched but I had a back case and screen protector on which saved the back and the screen. I just bought a replacement front housing and I'm gonna try put it on now using the guide
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Hope your repair goes smoothly. Let us know if you have any questions.
Awesome Guide, I just used it to replace my own digitizer and it worked a charm
Thanks
Yeh things didnt go quiet as planned....
Managed to get the phone almost completely apart.
Got stuck trying to take out the LCD from the digitizer so i could replace the front housing, i cant get the friggin thing loose! Basically ill have to get a new digitizer so i can get this one out properly by cutting the wire (Plus i think i might have screwed it up anyway) AND also my hand slipped while taking it apart and the pry tool went over the LCD screen so it's got a little scratch on it
on a side note, i do have insurance on it through a bank which covers accidental and malicious damage, lose or theft so might be able to claim a new phone if things get worse!
So there's been a lot of questions on how to properly replace the LCD and/or Digitizer.
I bought my digitizer (v0.3) from www.all4cellular.com . The SKU for the digitizer I got was 440002396. If you order, call AND email their support to ensure you get a V0.3. I can not guarantee that they have them now. I bought my LCD ( still waiting) from eBay, a Chinese reseller. I've been waiting over a month for it now.
First off, you have to determine if the LCD or digitzer is busted.
1 - If you can't see anything on the screen, everything is full of lines and colorful you have a busted LCD, OR the cable may have come loose. Keep reading.
2 - If you can view the tablet and all it's goods, still use some touch stuff then your digitizer is busted.
3 - If you can't turn see anything on the LCD, the screen is full of cracks then chances are they are both busted.
4 - If you turn on the Prime, the screen is black, or anything else, either it's bricked or the LCD died. Get a mini-HDMI cable, hook to a TV and check it out.
So, you've determined that you have a busted ass screen. Yay
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To remove the LCD/Digitizer from the backing you have to look at the 2 tabs that have rubber in them on the bottom of the tablet. There is a thread here on how to do it so I won't go further : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479664
OK! Now you have that apart. Set your TF201 half with all the goods in a safe place. Might not hurt to use the internal switch to power it off. Post #2 in the above link shows how to do it. It's a small switch. Be careful from here on out. Disconnect the LCD and digitizer ribbons from the rear case. The digitizer ribbon comes off the backing, and the LCD will come off of the LCD screen itself (you have to reuse it, one does not come with any replacement LCD screens).
So now you have your TF201 in 2 pieces. Great
Lay the screen on a flat surface. DO NOT BEND THIS. The LCD will easily crack and bust. I was in a rush to do this and cracked my LCD. If I was to do it over again, I'd find a hardcover book of the same size, place it on the LCD to minimize any bending.
First, unscrew the screen from the digitizer frame (keep these somewhere safe), bend the tabs up out of the way. Take a plastic tool, if you have on, and take it and slip it between the 2 sided tape on the LCD. Here is a picture so you can see just how little you need to pry off.
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I would 100% recommend doing this with a space heater blowing on it to soften the tape, using a guitar pick or other hard slim piece of plastic to go around the edges. DO NOT flex the LCD up to see if it's cutting, do not put pressure on the back of the LCD. If you feel comfortable, you can use a Exacto knife (or scalpel) to cut it off.
When I was taking my busted LCD off after I realized my screen was broken I used a scalpel for part of it. I didn't give a crap as both LCD+digitizer were broken. If both are broke on yours, don't worry about being careful.
Here is a meh video showing a bit of it :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRU3AIWvXGY
Alright! So now you have the LCD and digitizer separated, w00t. If your LCD was broken, put the new one on. If it's still good, and the digitizer need replacing keep going. The hard part is over, now it's just the picky part.
I can not stress this enough : Any digitizer you buy will NOT come with the frame. The frame has the wifi + GPS antennas on them, as well as the screw holes for the LCD screen. If you've thrown out your digitizer without separating them, good luck in finding another.
So now you have the Digitizer and frame to separate. This was indeed a hassle as both are paper thin. Here is a picture showing how they are assembled (Although mine aren't yet, I have them laying together). This shows them separated so it gives a really good idea of what needs to be done :
Front view :
Rear view :
OK, if the tablet were together, pic 1 would be the screen facing up towards you, pic 2 shows the rear. The digitizer glass sits on the frame, held by glue. If your digitizer is broken (shattered) or just cracked, having it sitting in front of a heat source helps TREMENDOUSLY. The glue on the tape heats up and separates nicely.
Important to remember when doing this step : If you crack the frame it does NOT matter. If you break it it does NOT matter.
Why do I say this? Simple...the frame sits behind the digitizer. When you get the double sided tape to put on it to hold the digitzer in place it will also keep the frame held together without fear of anything happening. If it breaks in 2-3 pieces just tape them back up, this is not an issue as the digitizer and LCD are what gives the front it's strength. This is the reason why the front flexes and parts break. It's a design issue (imo) and should have been made much firmer, not flexible.
When I was separating the frame and digitizer, I went in from the back first to create an opening on the outside of the frame. I held the whole thing in front of my trusted space heater, let the tape warm up then slid my exacto knife between the 2 close to a corner, and twisted the knife a bit to get them to lift off eachother. Once I had a small gap, I pulled the knife out from the back and went in from the front around the edge. The reason I did this was the seam that you have to go into is a ***** to find, going in from the rear negates busting the frame and marking it up, plus it's a crapload easier to start this way.
Note : When doing this, it helps to keep a few pieces of paper the same length of the sides you're cutting (or cards). The tape glue resticks, sticking the paper or cards in keeps it separated nicely.
Here is what you'll be left with :
So now you have the LCD off the back of the digitizer, the digitizer and frame separated. It's at this point where you have to decide : Do I want this to be stuck back together like it was when I got it, or shall I use something a little more workable in case it decides to pull the same breaking stunt?
Pick your tape to re-assemble accordingly. I myself am using double sided permanent scotch tape. It's nice and sticky, but if necessary I can remove it easily in the future to fix any problems. Jgrimoldy suggested this because when you put it back together dust might slide in between the digitizer and LCD, and I 100% agree.
Putting back together :
Easy enough. Lay the frame down, apply the tape where it needs to be. Trim as necessary. Don't worry about having to touch the tape while trmming it, or it sticking out a bit. As you can see in the Rear View photo up there, you have plenty of lee-way. I would suggest leaving the plastic on the digitizer backing right up until you are ready to seat the LCD back on.
When you get to placing the LCD back on, a can of air might help a bit, or a cloth use to wipe off glasses. The LCD on the digitizer appears to have a foam type tape on it, it's your discretion if you peel it all off to clean it up nice (meh) or leave a layer of foam on it, place 2 sided tape over it and reassemble it. Personally, I'd leave the old foam tape on it (peel off any glossy layer showing) and put 2 sided back on it. Screws hold it in place and tighten it down anyways. The foam closes any gaps that let in particles.
If it's a new LCD and has plastic on it, hold the LCD upside down above the digitizer, remove the plastic off of it then off of the digitizer. Any dust in the air should be blocked off from falling on the digitizer. Have a quick peek at both, then stick them together. I am not totally sure on this step yet as I do not have a LCD to try with (yet). Most eBay LCD's I find appear to have some sort of trim around the edges, so I imagine all that's needs is a bit of tape placed around it, remove the plastic and slap it on.
So there you have it, how to take it apart and put back together.
I came to post a new topic but this might be what im after.
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Maybe yoy could suggest if its the digitiser or not?
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shoutman said:
I came to post a new topic but this might be what im after.
Maybe yoy could suggest if its the digitiser or not?
Thanks
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The digitizer cracks could be seen easily and do not affect the LCD display. Looks like the LCD ribbon is loose on that. Open it up and try to see if playing with the ribbon fixes it. Usually if the LCD is cracked the whole screen is gone bonkers.
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I came to post a new topic but this might be what im after.
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Maybe yoy could suggest if its the digitiser or not?
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It apprears that your LCD got damaged. It's definitely NOT your digitizer. Your digitizer would be visibly cracked and it would not affect the image.
Most likely, your LCD got cracked. In my experience, and I've been a professional tech for decades, it's not a connection issue. Usually when you have a bad connection, your screen will have a substantial tint (red, green, or blue) or it would not work at all. When you have an isolated issue like you have shown in your picture where the whole screen isn't affected, it's a damaged LCD. Depending on where the LCD gets damaged, it can affect all or part of the screen (and it's often much more likely to be just a part of the screen).
Sorry to say.
Jgrimoldy said:
It apprears that your LCD got damaged. It's definitely NOT your digitizer. Your digitizer would be visibly cracked and it would not affect the image.
Most likely, your LCD got cracked. In my experience, and I've been a professional tech for decades, it's not a connection issue. Usually when you have a bad connection, your screen will have a substantial tint (red, green, or blue) or it would not work at all. When you have an isolated issue like you have shown in your picture where the whole screen isn't affected, it's a damaged LCD. Depending on where the LCD gets damaged, it can affect all or part of the screen (and it's often much more likely to be just a part of the screen).
Sorry to say.
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I had that happen to mine with the ribbon loose Jgrimoldy (what you see in the pic), then it'd turn green randomly. Pushed the cable back in and problem solved.
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I had that happen to mine with the ribbon loose Jgrimoldy (what you see in the pic), then it'd turn green randomly. Pushed the cable back in and problem solved.
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I'd, of course, check the cable first. And definitely before ordering a replacment LCD. I have strong doubts and hope for the best.
Thanks for tge reply. How much is a replacement lcd going to cost?
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Thanks for tge reply. How much is a replacement lcd going to cost?
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In the neighborhood of $100. If your order from China, significantly less, but the delivery delay will be measured using the geologic time scale. If you order from the U.S. (assuming you're in the U.S.), prolly a bit more, but you'll likely have it the same week.
If it turns out that the LCD is broken (which I hope is not the case), the MUCH harder part will be dis-assembling your Prime and removing the current LCD while not breaking your current digitizer.
If you have patience, reasonable dexterity, and are mechanically inclined, it's not a difficult job. Let's put it this way: If you can change a tire, replace a light switch (safely), or put RAM in a desktop PC, this should not be a big deal. If you usually find friend/neighbor/relative to do these things for you, well...
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In the neighborhood of $100. If your order from China, significantly less, but the delivery delay will be measured using the geologic time scale. If you order from the U.S. (assuming you're in the U.S.), prolly a bit more, but you'll likely have it the same week.
If it turns out that the LCD is broken (which I hope is not the case), the MUCH harder part will be dis-assembling your Prime and removing the current LCD while not breaking your current digitizer.
If you have patience, reasonable dexterity, and are mechanically inclined, it's not a difficult job. Let's put it this way: If you can change a tire, replace a light switch (safely), or put RAM in a desktop PC, this should not be a big deal. If you usually find friend/neighbor/relative to do these things for you, well...
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Im from ireland... and think I'll try find someone to fix it for me as I have a history of making things worse when trying to fix them.
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I ordered one from China well over a month ago, still have yet to see it but that's no surprise seeing as I'm in Canada. The bad thing about ordering from China is that they never want to give your money back. If you do go this route, order from eBay, then after the shipping time is over demand your money back on the first day that way they know you mean business.
I can't figure out whether my lcd or digitizer (or both) are broken. The screen is fully responsive, the colors are perfect, but if you look closely you can see the crack. You can also feel it with your fingers. The crack arised after clashing against a wall.
Atm it's not very disturbing, but i fear the crack might grow...
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I can't figure out whether my lcd or digitizer (or both) are broken. The screen is fully responsive, the colors are perfect, but if you look closely you can see the crack. You can also feel it with your fingers. The crack arised after clashing against a wall.
Atm it's not very disturbing, but i fear the crack might grow...
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It's the digitizer. If you can feel it with your fingers, it's definitely the digitizer. It's impossible to crack the LCD without having a significant effect on the image. Sorry to say that the crack will likely spread. Unless you're unrealistically careful with your TFP, it's almost guraranteed to spread.
The saddest thing happened today.
Took my TFP out today, had it sitting in the back of my car. My brother got in, his snowshoes TOUCHED my ****ing TFP and the digitizer broke. Again.
I'm replacing it 1 last time, going to sell the PoS once the case gets to me and get a different tablet. The weakness of that asshole digitizer just astounds me.
There's a nice tough looking Acer Iconia tablet with a Tegra 3 in it, it's 7" though but I'm through with this tablet.
OK, i have a question but it needs some background first:
i bought a DNA from the local Craigslist, the ad plainly said that the screen was cracked AND that they already had the replacement digitizer (i had not done enough research at this time, obviously or i wouldn't be here). So i love the phone, read all sorts of awesome reviews etc. I get home, i proceed to take the DNA apart (i have done this with multiple iPhones, and a couple other phones as well for various fixes, so it's not foreign to me)
so, i finally reach the screen, and come to realize that the LCD is FACTORY GLUED to the Digitizer.
so, my question is this, can i:
1. Order JUST an LCD and install it WITH the Digitizer/Glass that i have already (from the Craigslist seller) or
2. do i HAVE to order the WHOLE ASSEMBLY, and somehow FIND a way to sell this Digitizer? (and of course, as any good forum needs, WHY?)
hmm, seems like more than one question, but you get the idea... if i left any pertinent information out, just let me know.
EDIT: ok, since it's sunday i'm holding out on ordering anything, but before i go to bed tonight, imma order the LCD, to use with the Digitizer i already have... (do i need to glue them together or something?) unless someone has a good reason to do otherwise...
xeonight said:
OK, i have a question but it needs some background first:
i bought a DNA from the local Craigslist, the ad plainly said that the screen was cracked AND that they already had the replacement digitizer (i had not done enough research at this time, obviously or i wouldn't be here). So i love the phone, read all sorts of awesome reviews etc. I get home, i proceed to take the DNA apart (i have done this with multiple iPhones, and a couple other phones as well for various fixes, so it's not foreign to me)
so, i finally reach the screen, and come to realize that the LCD is FACTORY GLUED to the Digitizer.
so, my question is this, can i:
1. Order JUST an LCD and install it WITH the Digitizer/Glass that i have already (from the Craigslist seller) or
2. do i HAVE to order the WHOLE ASSEMBLY, and somehow FIND a way to sell this Digitizer? (and of course, as any good forum needs, WHY?)
hmm, seems like more than one question, but you get the idea... if i left any pertinent information out, just let me know.
EDIT: ok, since it's sunday i'm holding out on ordering anything, but before i go to bed tonight, imma order the LCD, to use with the Digitizer i already have... (do i need to glue them together or something?) unless someone has a good reason to do otherwise...
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I just broke my screen
Was wondering what you came up with on this. I ordered the glass, and im assuming mine is glued too.
What did you end up doing?
Same boat here too. Just broke my screen earlier this afternoon. I called one place (ubreakifix.com) and they won't touch a DNA due to the glue issue. Anyone gotten one repaired?
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Same boat here too. Just broke my screen earlier this afternoon. I called one place (ubreakifix.com) and they won't touch a DNA due to the glue issue. Anyone gotten one repaired?
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FIRST: i HIGHLY recommend you get the LCD AND Digitizer assembly to avoid all this headache I describe below.
i wrote a HUGE reply last night, around midnight Mountain time, only to press 'preview post' and a page come up saying the website is down temporarily or something... and it was all lost... anyway...
i have my phone in a usable state, but only after 3 tries, and am still planning to open it up again to put more 'finishing touches' in there;
first time i opened it up: removed broken screen/LCD, at this point i didn't know that the LCD was glued (original post). So i ordered the LCD like i said i was gonna do, and the first time i put it in, i tried to hot glue it into the frame, this didn't work for a couple reasons; it was allowing light in on the sides of the LCD and it was allowing particles in on top of the lcd under the glass (very irritating).
EDIT: just wanted to add, that the screen is stuck to the frame, it SEEMS to be glue, but once you get it apart, you see that it's just really strong double sided tape, and you have to heat it up to get the glass off of the frame.
second time i opened it up: i decided to super glue the LCD to the digitizer (only used 4 spots of glue), this caused a pressure problem, still not sure why, but it was like the LCD pressure when you put your finger on a non-glass laptop screen (similar anyway).
Third time i opened it up, i figured i would follow a similar process of the HTC Evo 4g that i fixed for a friend, and i had a roll of REALLY THIN double sided tape left over (you can find the tape on amazon, just search for "2mm 3m adhesive sticker tape"); my first try i just put a strip of tape on the top of the glass, at the lowest i could without it going into the 'viewable area' and the same on the bottom, i stuck the lcd on here lightly, didn't push it down yet so i could see if there were any problems, and there were. The LCD likes to flex slightly, so i needed some tape on the sides to keep it from bowing up against the glass, and causing another 'pressure spot', so i added one small strip of tape on both sides to help with that, and it's working really well right now
THIS is where my phone stands as of this writing.
I'm still planning on opening it up yet again (getting good at it lol) to add more tape around the sides AND (this is important if your annoyed by little things) CUT THE EXCESS TAPE that is sticking out past the LCD as this holds the glass up from the frame by a small amount, but it's enough to be annoying. I also want to say DO NOT simply run a razor blade down the side of the LCD to cut the excess tape off as you'll cut the TINY Digitizer connections underneath the tape, and then you would have to get a whole 'nother digitizer and nobody wants to do that.
as always, this is just my opinion and what i've found ON MY PHONE, so if anything here causes damage to your phone, i'm not responsible.
Your superglue mention caught my eye. I made that mistake several years ago with a device that wasn't touch screen. what I didn't plan for was the fumes. As the gasses evaporated they sort of melted/etched the glass or plastic around them. The pressure you mentioned could it be from the superglue or fumes breaking the material down?
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I have also tried seperating the digitizer from the LCD and phone itself. There seems to be the double sided tape only on the LCD. Then there is a different adhesive on the top around the camera. These pics may show it a little better.
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I have yet to find a digitizer with the adhesive already on it. I'm waiting on adhesive for a note 2 which I should be able to trim to fit. Replacing the whole digitizer assembly is easier but a lot more expensive.
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I have also tried seperating the digitizer from the LCD and phone itself. There seems to be the double sided tape only on the LCD. Then there is a different adhesive on the top around the camera. These pics may show it a little better.
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I have yet to find a digitizer with the adhesive already on it. I'm waiting on adhesive for a note 2 which I should be able to trim to fit. Replacing the whole digitizer assembly is easier but a lot more expensive.
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I should have my glass in tomorrow or friday. Will report back.
CharliesTheMan said:
Your superglue mention caught my eye. I made that mistake several years ago with a device that wasn't touch screen. what I didn't plan for was the fumes. As the gasses evaporated they sort of melted/etched the glass or plastic around them. The pressure you mentioned could it be from the superglue or fumes breaking the material down?
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i used really old superglue, so it took like an hour or some-such to dry, but i think the pressure was from glueing it in the wrong place, and the frame putting pressure on it somewhere. But you could be right too, either way, superglue is NOT a good idea
So the digitizer and LCD can be pulled from each other? Just got to be careful?
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if i will order LCD that already come with digitzier attached to him.
there is a problem to replace the old lcd & digitizer ?
cuz as i read here, there big problem is to replace only the digitizer..
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if i will order LCD that already come with digitzier attached to him.
there is a problem to replace the old lcd & digitizer ?
cuz as i read here, there big problem is to replace only the digitizer..
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correct, the only problem is if they're separate, if you order the whole assembly, Digitizer and LCD already glued together (recommended), then the only issue you'll have is getting the broken glass off of the frame's adhesive, just be careful, use heat, but not too much because the frame is NOT metal, it actually doesn't take much to soften that frame's adhesive, i used the heat off my little desk lamp, worked great, could only do one 'section' of the phone at a time, but that's all you need.
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correct, the only problem is if they're separate, if you order the whole assembly, Digitizer and LCD already glued together (recommended), then the only issue you'll have is getting the broken glass off of the frame's adhesive, just be careful, use heat, but not too much because the frame is NOT metal, it actually doesn't take much to soften that frame's adhesive, i used the heat off my little desk lamp, worked great, could only do one 'section' of the phone at a time, but that's all you need.
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Thanks for your answer, one more question please..
The screen himself - that i will pull out of the phone, isnt glued to the body of the phone?
incident said:
Thanks for your answer, one more question please..
The screen himself - that i will pull out of the phone, isnt glued to the body of the phone?
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Yes it it stuck to the body, but no, it's not glue, it's just really strong double sided tape, and needs heat to help it let go of the pieces
hey,
I know this thread is over a month old but I recently just shattered the digitizer on my DNA as well and haven't really seen one of the most important questions answered.
For those of you that replaced the the entire assembly, is the quality of the OEM LCDs as good as the original? I know it's extremely time consuming to melt the adhesive and have everything back in one piece, but if the quality of the S-LCD3 on the original is better than the OEM replacement ones I would spend the extra time to do it.
Shinkenshi said:
hey,
I know this thread is over a month old but I recently just shattered the digitizer on my DNA as well and haven't really seen one of the most important questions answered.
For those of you that replaced the the entire assembly, is the quality of the OEM LCDs as good as the original? I know it's extremely time consuming to melt the adhesive and have everything back in one piece, but if the quality of the S-LCD3 on the original is better than the OEM replacement ones I would spend the extra time to do it.
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i don't believe there's a difference, OEM stands for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing', so that SHOULD mean it's the same as original.
I'm no expert tho, just a guy with a phone trying to get by on a budget.
GOOD NEWS!
the whole 'assembly' (the digitizer AND LCD glued together as it was from factory) is now down to under 100$ US on eBay!
on a side note, i dropped my phone a couple weeks ago and broke the top right corner, nothing else is wrong, just a crack in the top right corner, going from the ear-speaker to the right edge
Broken screen on your Nokia Lumia 920? This repair guide will walk you through all the steps required to safely and effectively repair a damaged screen or other internal components on your Lumia 920.
This guide will help you install the following Nokia Lumia 920 part (s):
Nokia Lumia 920 LCD + Touch Screen Assembly
Other internal parts on the Lumia 920
Required Tools.
Safe Pry Opening Tool
T5 Torx Screwdriver
T3 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
Lumia 920 Repair Guide:
To begin your repair you will need to fully power off your Nokia Lumia. Once it is powered off you can begin by removing the two (2) Torx T5 screws located on the bottom of the device near the USB port.
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Once these screws are removed you can then use a safe open pry tool to pry in between the screen and the housing. Start near the bottom and slowly work your way around the edges, releasing the screen assembly and motherboard from the back housing. Be cautious of a flex cable still attached from the back housing to the motherboard.
Gently flip the housing over but be careful not to tear the connected flex. You can now remove the small metal plate covering the connection of this flex cable. It will have two (2) prongs located on the top side of the motherboard that will need to be released in order to fully remove the metal plate.
Figure 2
With the metal plate removed you will be able to safely disconnect this pop connector and place the back housing to the side.
Figure 3
There will be one more pop connector located under this metal plate which will attach to the button flex cable running along the side of the device. Use a pry tool to gently release the connection and lift the cable away from the housing. It will be held in place with adhesive so take your time and be sure not to tear this flex cable. Once released it can be put to the side for reassembly.
Figure 4
Using a Torx T5 screwdriver you will need to remove the three (3) screws located on the right side of the device. With these screws removed you can then remove one more T5 screw located in the bottom left corner, near the battery.
With this screw removed you will be able to remove the metal bracket and plastic filler located at the bottom of the battery.
The lower connections near the battery can now be released. This will include 2 pop connectors and releasing the cables and moving them away from the housing. There is a bit of adhesive holding one of the flex cables to the housing, so be cautious not to damage these.
The battery is now ready to be released and removed. To do this, gently pry up on battery connections flex cable and release it from the motherboard. With the battery released you can now gently pry up the battery, insuring not to bend it or damage it.
Figure 5
There are now three (3) torx T3 screws that will need to be removed in order to remove the motherboard from the device. With these screws removed you will then be able to lift the full housing and motherboard assembly away from the screen assembly (and front housing). To do this, pry along the RIGHT edge of the device. Be cautions and the left side is located under small pieces of metal housing which can cause damage to the motherboard. Once the upper right section of the motherboard and housing are released you can release the four (4) clips holding the lower section in place. Two will be in the lower battery compartment and the other two will be plastic near the bottom of the device. With these released you will be able to lift the board slightly and slide it to the right and away from the screen assembly.
Figure 6
With the motherboard now removed you can now heat the front and back of the assembly using a heat gun or hair dryer. Use medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side of the screen, consistently moving the heat to insure you do not burn or melt one area. Stay a few inches away and thoroughly heat the adhesive holding the LCD and touch screen to the front frame. With the adhesive warmed you will be able to use a safe open pry tool to gently begin prying along the outside edges of the front frame to lift the LCD and touch screen out as one piece. With this complete you can then clean up any leftover adhesive and replace your screen assembly.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your Lumia back together.
Replacing the motherboard main flex cable
Hi,
In you fig.6 you have the motherboard and its flex cable as one piece, but can you say how to detach them? I need to try that if a new main flex cable could save my older Lumia 920 which took some water inside of it.
I have taken apart every piece that I was able to get but dont know how the flex cable is attached to the motherboard. Is it somekind of a glue? Or is it soldered? Can it be replaced w/o expert skills?
anttmaki said:
Hi,
In you fig.6 you have the motherboard and its flex cable as one piece, but can you say how to detach them? I need to try that if a new main flex cable could save my older Lumia 920 which took some water inside of it.
I have taken apart every piece that I was able to get but dont know how the flex cable is attached to the motherboard. Is it somekind of a glue? Or is it soldered? Can it be replaced w/o expert skills?
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That flex cable is attached to the motherboard which most likely cannot be replaced. Have you tried using alcohol and a q-tip to clean up all of the components that could have water damage?
anttmaki said:
Hi,
In you fig.6 you have the motherboard and its flex cable as one piece, but can you say how to detach them? I need to try that if a new main flex cable could save my older Lumia 920 which took some water inside of it.
I have taken apart every piece that I was able to get but dont know how the flex cable is attached to the motherboard. Is it somekind of a glue? Or is it soldered? Can it be replaced w/o expert skills?
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HI,
I got spare flex cable to repair my water damaged phone...better wait me to get it from repair shop and now if main flex change do the work
What is the problem with yours ? mine is complete draying its battery. it has high consumption and the charger couldn't manage to deal this .
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That flex cable is attached to the motherboard which most likely cannot be replaced. Have you tried using alcohol and a q-tip to clean up all of the components that could have water damage?
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All of the phone's parts have been cleaned with electronic component cleaning liquid. Few of the flex cable's connectors are just too oxizidized. Thats the reason I thought of changing the flex cable - and also it is a cheap way to test if I could bring the phone back to life.
I got a hint that the connector could have been attached to the mainboard with ACF- tape... Could it be that? (I cant post a link to ACF wikipage but you can find it with Google quite easily. )
boril said:
HI,
I got spare flex cable to repair my water damaged phone...better wait me to get it from repair shop and now if main flex change do the work
What is the problem with yours ? mine is complete draying its battery. it has high consumption and the charger couldn't manage to deal this .
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The phone was quite a while in the water (got time to dive it back from the murky water) and afterwards it was in a rice bag for a week or two. I couldnt charge it with usb cord or via wireless charger. The phone only got warm. So that phone is quite dead. And the phone has been like that for many months. I just got it open few days ago and thought it would be nice to try to get it working again.
It's possible, but to be honest I'm not sure.
Sorry for the dead thread revival.
I'm having some issues with a 920 replacement display assembly. After the replacement, the display won't show the "NOKIA" boot logo, only white noise, then it is upside down, and mirrored.
Can this be fixed somehow, or should I ask for a refund?
fonix232 said:
Sorry for the dead thread revival.
I'm having some issues with a 920 replacement display assembly. After the replacement, the display won't show the "NOKIA" boot logo, only white noise, then it is upside down, and mirrored.
Can this be fixed somehow, or should I ask for a refund?
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Hi there.
After replacing the LCD I now have the same exact problem, did you manage to solve it somehow? I can't seem to find any proper info on that online. I put in the old LCD back (cracked, though) and it is working fine in that matter, nothing is upside down.
Cheers.
In the repair guide we demonstrate how to safely tear down the HTC Droid DNA to perform repairs such as replacing a cracked or damaged Touch Screen Digitizer or LCD screen.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Droid DNA parts:
HTC Droid DNA LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
HTC Droid DNA LCD Screen
HTC Droid DNA Touch Screen Digitizer
Tools Required:
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips
Safe open Pry opening Tool
HTC Droid DNA Repair Guide:
It is very important that you make sure your device is powered off completely before performing this repair.
To start you will need to remove your simcard and simcard tray.
Next you will need to remove the back cover of the device using a safe open pry tool to release the clips holding it in place.
Now that the back cover is removed you will need to gently remove the black protective film covering the motherboard and internal components.
Next you will need to remove 13 small phillips screws as well as the 2 Torx T5 screws as detailed in the figure below.
After all the screws have been removed you will have a total of 5 antenna cables, 4 jaw-bone connectors, 2 pop connectors, and the battery cable to remove before you can proceed.
See figure below for screw locations and flex cable connections.
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The next steps you will need to take your plastic pry tool to gently lift up the motherboard so you remove it completly. (be sure all flex cable connections have been release before attempting this)
In order to remove the upper circuit board you will need to release the front camera from the housing using your pry tool.
You will now need to remove the black film covering the power button flex ribbon so you can gently peel it away from the housing.
See figure below for reference.
Now you can gently insert your pry tool under the upper circuit board to remove it completely from the device (be cautious of the power button flex ribbon as you do not want to tear it)
You can then take your plastic pry tool and lift up the lower speaker assembly to remove it.
You will now need to take a pry tool(s) to lift up the battery from the inner housing. This battery is held down with strong adhesive so you will need to be extra cautious not to bend the battery when attempting to lift it away from the device. You may find inserting a second pry tool will give you an equal amount of leverage to prevent bending the battery.
Finally you will need to gently peel away the volume button assembly from the housing and slide its flex cable through the slot in the housing.
See the figure below for reference.
Now that all necessary components have been removed from the device you can begin the process to remove the LCD & digitizer assembly.
First you will need to use a heat gun or a blow dryer to heat up the adhesive holding the screen assembly in the frame and outer housing.
Using a setting of medium heat for roughly 30-45 second intervals just a few inches away from the device. Make sure to evenly distribute heat to the outer edges of the screen as well as the back of the housing. (Be cautious not to hover over any flex cables you do not want to damage.)
Once the adhesive has been warmed up enough you can now insert your safe open pry tool in between the seam of the housing and screen assembly to gently separate them.
Work your way around the housing by sliding your plastic pry tool along the outer edges to give you enough room to completely remove the screen from the device.
See the figure below for reference.
Notice: This repair guide is for learning purposes only and you should perform this repair at your own risk.
Thanks for this. I just put a couple deep scratches on my screen ( they're driving me nuts) and was on your site checking for price,and watched your YouTube video just 2 days ago.
I used your video tutorial to replace the display on my OG Incredible after it fried due to moisture. You provide excellent guidance and products. Thank you
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What do you guys suggest for adhesive for this phone? No matter what I can't get the sides to stay down after replacing the screen because the bezel of the housing is so small.
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zcs72 said:
Thanks for this. I just put a couple deep scratches on my screen ( they're driving me nuts) and was on your site checking for price,and watched your YouTube video just 2 days ago.
I used your video tutorial to replace the display on my OG Incredible after it fried due to moisture. You provide excellent guidance and products. Thank you
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You're welcome we're glad we could have helped!
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What do you guys suggest for adhesive for this phone? No matter what I can't get the sides to stay down after replacing the screen because the bezel of the housing is so small.
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Some times we have found that if you can lay down a slightly wider piece of adhesive on the inner bezel then using a SHARP x-acto knife or razor blade you are able to cut along the edges of the bezel to lay the adhesive down. Take your time if you attempt this method and be careful not to slice your finger. Hope this helps!
Is it easy to sperate the lcd from the digitizer? I've heard it can be pretty difficult? what would you rate the hardness to replace a cracked screen? And Any recommendations for who to get fixed with?.. Thanks for the comprehensive guide :thumbup:
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Is it easy to sperate the lcd from the digitizer? I've heard it can be pretty difficult? what would you rate the hardness to replace a cracked screen? And Any recommendations for who to get fixed with?.. Thanks for the comprehensive guide :thumbup:
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It's not impossible but it can be very difficult if you are not experienced and do not have the proper tools to perform the repair. We ALWAYS suggest using the LCD+Digitizer assembly for those who are trying to repair a damaged screen themselves. The screens are bonded together and trying to separate them could lead to LCD damage or a heap of nasty glue on the LCD. Use a complete screen assembly. It may be more expensive, but it will save you a lot of hassle and potentially extra repair costs.
RhinoShock said:
What do you guys suggest for adhesive for this phone? No matter what I can't get the sides to stay down after replacing the screen because the bezel of the housing is so small.
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I regularly use 3M 300LSE tape on iPod touches. They are these really thin strips placed out on a sheet. They are really strong and don't make a mess.
so..... I dropped my phone yesterday. glass is still fine, but lcd is bad(scrambled image)...
where's the cheapest place i can get a replacement lcd assembly from? as long as it's oem(doesn't have to have verizon logo)
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so..... I dropped my phone yesterday. glass is still fine, but lcd is bad(scrambled image)...
where's the cheapest place i can get a replacement lcd assembly from? as long as it's oem(doesn't have to have verizon logo)
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Try Repairs Universe, going on ebay or amazon seems like you're gambling on quality..
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Try Repairs Universe, going on ebay or amazon seems like you're gambling on quality..
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Do you know if they give 'store credit' for broken screens? I have around 50+ iphone 4/4s screens I'd been meaning to recycle... would be nice to get credit for them towards a new DNA screen.
voxigenboy said:
Do you know if they give 'store credit' for broken screens? I have around 50+ iphone 4/4s screens I'd been meaning to recycle... would be nice to get credit for them towards a new DNA screen.
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Honestly I am not sure. go to their site and send them an email or something www.repairsuniverse.com. they might not advertise it but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
onestepshort said:
Honestly I am not sure. go to their site and send them an email or something www.repairsuniverse.com. they might not advertise it but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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heh... i filled out their 'contact us' submission form yesterday & never heard back from them. tried calling their phone # but upon being connected, notified me that there is no phone support "at this point" and instructed me to fill out the contact us form.
anyway, i just tried the 'live chat' & got through to someone. so at least that works.
voxigenboy said:
heh... i filled out their 'contact us' submission form yesterday & never heard back from them. tried calling their phone # but upon being connected, notified me that there is no phone support "at this point" and instructed me to fill out the contact us form.
anyway, i just tried the 'live chat' & got through to someone. so at least that works.
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Oh. well do they do store credit?
onestepshort said:
Oh. well do they do store credit?
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no they don't. sending off the screens to fixitrepairparts.com ($6 each/paypal, or $7/each store credit)
unfortunately, fixitrepair only has iphone/samsung screens, so getting paypal credit & once that comes through i will use it to buy a screen from repairsuniverse
voxigenboy said:
no they don't. sending off the screens to fixitrepairparts.com ($6 each/paypal, or $7/each store credit)
unfortunately, fixitrepair only has iphone/samsung screens, so getting paypal credit & once that comes through i will use it to buy a screen from repairsuniverse
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Good to know thanks!
Hi, I just replaced my screen assembly with a white one, red buttons. However, now the home, back, app buttons don't light. Any ideas ? thanks
findinghomer said:
Hi, I just replaced my screen assembly with a white one, red buttons. However, now the home, back, app buttons don't light. Any ideas ? thanks
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Do you see a faint light? or none at all?
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Do you see a faint light? or none at all?
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It was none at all. But I pulled those reflective stickers off old one and it lights a little bit now. First two are lit pretty decent. But last icon not much at all. It was a one piece guide w three squares, one for each icon. But the third square ripped off of the strip so its independant now. Could this be why the third one isn't as bright ?
findinghomer said:
It was none at all. But I pulled those reflective stickers off old one and it lights a little bit now. First two are lit pretty decent. But last icon not much at all. It was a one piece guide w three squares, one for each icon. But the third square ripped off of the strip so its independant now. Could this be why the third one isn't as bright ?
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It could be. It's hard to tell without pictures. Maybe you could post some?