This step by step installation repair guide shows how to disassemble the HTC Rezund cell phone quickly and safely. The guide is designed by the Repairs Universe team and will help you install replacement parts to repair your damage phone.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Rezound parts:
HTC Rezound Touch Screen Glass Digitizer
HTC Rezound LCD Display Screen
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For touch screen repairs)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Steps:
First, remove the back battery cover, the battery and the sim card. Then remove 6 Torx Screws using T5 Torx Screwdriver.
Next, use safe pry tool then gently pry off all the edges to release the clips then remove the back housing bezel. Take note that the volume button and power button will likely to fall out. Once the back bezel is removed, a small circle covers sometimes fall out too.
The motherboard is now exposed and you need to remove 2 Phillips screws. Then remove the vibrate motor by simply pop it out then gently pull the plug from the socket.
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Next gently lift the dock port to release the small flask bezel. Then simply lift the motherboard and swing to the right to remove the flex cable. The motherboard is now totally separated to the front housing.
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the front and back cover of the screen assembly to loosen the adhesive holding the touchscreen and the LCD screen.
Use safe pry then gently pry off at the back to loosen the held adhesive. Make sure not to damaged the flex cable. Now pry off the front screen to totally separate the front housing to the digitzer and the LCD screen.
Reheat the digitizer to loosen the held adhesive to remove the LCD screen from the digitizer. Make sure not to dig too far in to avoid damaging the LCD screen.
Your HTC Rezound is now fully disassembled. Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
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Nice guide. Thanks for sharing this. May finally crack mine to color the pink buttons.
Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk
Thanks, dude! You are awesome!
There is a video guide on YouTube too just search "htc rezound repair".
Sent from my AT100 using Tapatalk 2
So the LCD is 'permanently' glued to the screen, rather than being held in by tabs and screws as in the Incredible? That sucks...
Hopefully someone will start selling the entire front bezel+digitizer assembly.
socal87 said:
So the LCD is 'permanently' glued to the screen, rather than being held in by tabs and screws as in the Incredible? That sucks...
Hopefully someone will start selling the entire front bezel+digitizer assembly.
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It's just a bit of adhesive. They are not "permanently' glued / fused together. They can be easily separated.
griffstert said:
There is a video guide on YouTube too just search "htc rezound repair".
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Yes, thats our video - You can find the video here - HTC Rezound Screen Replacement Guide
JeramyEggs said:
Nice guide. Thanks for sharing this. May finally crack mine to color the pink buttons.
Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk
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let us know if you decide to do that...would love to see how it turns out1
alphabets said:
let us know if you decide to do that...would love to see how it turns out1
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Around page 5 in this thread you will find posts about coloring the LEDs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362330
I think the hardest part is unlatching the ribbon. I tried to repair a broken screen in my previous INC and ended causing permanent damage on the ribbon.
Nice guide. My bezel is messed up and I was wondering if you guys will be stocking them any time in the future? If so when?
TB13 said:
Nice guide. My bezel is messed up and I was wondering if you guys will be stocking them any time in the future? If so when?
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Thank you for the positive feedback! We do not have the part in stock right now but we are always adding new stock. Feel free to check back on our site to see if we have the part available.
Thanks for posting this. I just dropped my phone and 1/4 of my lcd screen is out or stuck pixels. I just purchased from your store what I think i need to repair it. This will be my first time dissecting and repairing a phone and these kind of posts make all the difference.
Thank you very much and good luck with the repair! Let us know how it goes!
well......i replaced the screen. Not thinking that I got this from a warranty claim it had some more adhesive that was not on the video. I got the screen in and it looks great...but....I messed up the touchscreen. It randomly hits and also doesn't register other times....fail. So either ordering the digitizer and hope not to f up. Or try to sell this for someone who knows what they are doing and buy something else. Any advice?
for when you get it to come back on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pQUn2GTymw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thanks for this! Subscribed to keep as a reference in case I need to dive into the phone in the future.
volcaicstrad37 said:
well......i replaced the screen. Not thinking that I got this from a warranty claim it had some more adhesive that was not on the video. I got the screen in and it looks great...but....I messed up the touchscreen. It randomly hits and also doesn't register other times....fail. So either ordering the digitizer and hope not to f up. Or try to sell this for someone who knows what they are doing and buy something else. Any advice?
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Sounds like the touch screen maybe making contact with the LCD and this is why you are getting the issue.
Make sure you used the correct thickness adhesive between the LCD and digitizer to prevent this problem. This is shown in our repair video provided with the part.
Use our contact us form on the web site and we can assist you further if you have more questions.
quick question im replacing my lcd screen in my rezound and do i need to purchase adhesive to install it
dogredwing1 said:
quick question im replacing my lcd screen in my rezound and do i need to purchase adhesive to install it
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Yes we recommend purchasing the adhesive strips also for during install.
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When you want to change your front case,LCD,... this can help =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOE_Z-y8FUs
When you want full disassembly check this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-d-fdE6UDU
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When you want to change your front case,LCD,... this can help =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOE_Z-y8FUs
When you want full disassembly check this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-d-fdE6UDU
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That's professionally made
Thanks!
realy helpful 10x
Was anyone able to do this? I'm stuck on the sensor part! I can dettach the back part, but it's still stuck somewhere :\
EDIT: just did it. lots of parts were "glued" to the original front case, so i had to be very carefull taking them out.
Really Usefull..
Nice Video Tutorial, now i can change my backcover on my neo! thx
very useful, planning to get a white neo v case after warranty expired
i'm planning to remove a speck of dust between glass and Lcd
never seen something similar in a smartphone
chinese assembly ....
video has been archived for future use
I'm going to save the videos because I want to change the cover of my neo. Where do they sell the cheapest?
mondaza said:
I'm going to save the videos because I want to change the cover of my neo. Where do they sell the cheapest?
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Bought mine on ebay for about 25€ with the chrome parts + buttons.They're cheaper if you don't need these.
i want disassembly only the front cover to remove a little speck of dust under the glass, but is it so easy like appear?
The cover is glued to the phone or not?
Could be consequences for this procedure, can i compromit the air gap?
I don't want remove a speck of dust and then with the use collect 100 of them .
If i get the phone to service, i will lose all my mods .
Please, say me is a safety procedure and very very easy.
The neo doesn't have an air gap, Arc only. I think you will get only more dust, I had the samebon my older SE phone l
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sdk16420 said:
The neo doesn't have an air gap, Arc only. I think you will get only more dust, I had the samebon my older SE phone l
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Do you speak about the disassembly ?
Of course if you don't pay care, you can get more dust, you have to be fast and precise, not opening all the glass, but only a bit.
In someway the employe had to assembly it during the process and perhaps a little speck of dust remained between lcd and glass, but is is too visible under sun light.
If a careless employe allowed the access of a speck of dust, i can do better because i have not hurry, so i'm not worried about more dust during this process.
I ask you this question only to know if can enter more dust when the phone is again assembled.
Now, apart this speck of dust just out of the box, never entered dust in these months.
Okay that is a video to bookmark!
About a dust specle: Use a can with compressed air, I believe it's called Dustfree or something. Don't start with cotton swipes, you'll make it worse.
Hi,
I've disassemble my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V yesterday and mounted it again now with a white housing, but now whenever I make a call, as soon as I press on the CALL button the screen automatically goes black... as it happens with we put the phone in contact with our ear or head.
I disassemble and assemble it again a few times but still the same problem...
I'm guessing I've messed up the sensor, but I can not be sure...
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
/Vitor
sepviri said:
Hi,
I've disassemble my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V yesterday and mounted it again now with a white housing, but now whenever I make a call, as soon as I press on the CALL button the screen automatically goes black... as it happens with we put the phone in contact with our ear or head.
I disassemble and assemble it again a few times but still the same problem...
I'm guessing I've messed up the sensor, but I can not be sure...
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance,
/Vitor
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Its surely the issue of your proximity sensor. Please re-check that once again and you'll be good to go
How do you detach the digitizer and sensors from the front plate? The glue doesn't really give and I'm scared of breaking the ribbon cable.
JN3141 said:
How do you detach the digitizer and sensors from the front plate? The glue doesn't really give and I'm scared of breaking the ribbon cable.
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I'd like to know too please... though I've already broken the ribbon cable and am replacing the digitizer...
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Actually I meant I broke the small ribbon cable but anyway. I found out how to do it, take a thin, small and sharp knife then very gently cut away the glue, it should come off very easily. Then slowly prise the connected section of the phone, I don't know the name but the part with the orange cables. You will have to cut away more glue and you will also have to prise it off the rubber as it is quite firmly stuck in the rubber. Hope I helped, this image should help you figure what should dis-attach from the casing.
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I'd like to know too please... though I've already broken the ribbon cable and am replacing the digitizer...
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Actually I meant I broke the small ribbon cable but anyway. I found out how to do it, take a thin, small and sharp knife then very gently cut away the glue, it should come off very easily. Then slowly prise the connected section of the phone, I don't know the name but the part with the orange cables. You will have to cut away more glue and you will also have to prise it off the rubber as it is quite firmly stuck in the rubber. Hope I helped, this image should help you figure what should dis-attach from the casing.
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When you reassemble the phone, do you have to glue the sensors back? If you do, what type of glue do I use?
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Does the outer touchscreen of your HTC Flyer have been cracked or damaged? This written repair guide will show you how to disassemble the HTC Flyer tablet quickly and safely. You can repair a damaged screen or other internal parts using this step by step repair guides.
This guide will help you install the following HTC Flyer parts:
HTC Flyer Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe open pry tool
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips
Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
HTC Flyer Screen Repair Take Apart Guide:
The first step to taking apart the Flyer is to pop off the top back cover by sliding the section up and away from the device.
There will be four (4) Torx T5 screws that will need to be removed. Two hold in place the inner top cover and the other two hold the frame in place.
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The screen assembly can now be removed from the back cover.
Figure 2
All of the internal hardware is now accessible. Use a safe open pry tool to remove the tape that is covering the main connectors, as shown in Figure 2.
Remove the six (6) Torx T5 screws holding the main board and volume button flex in place, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 3
Release the nine (9) flex cables as shown in Figure 3. Some are pop connections (antenna), others are clip (such as battery), and a few are jaw connections (lift the back clip and then release the cable).
Figure 4
On the lower side of the Flyer we have the USB circuit board. There will be two (2) Torx T5 screws and one (1) connection to be released which is the wire connection as shown in Figure 4.
The lower board can now be removed.
Remove the one (1) Torx screw holding the vibrate motor cover and speaker in place. With this removed, the full speaker/vibrate motor assembly can be removed from the device.
On the main board, there will be silver tape covering the touch screen flex cable. Remove the tape and release the jaw connector. Remove the motherboard from the device.
You can now heat the front of the touch screen using a heat gun or hair dryer on medium hate. Use quick movements around the outside edges for about 60 seconds. Now, using a safe open pry tool, pry between the front housing and touch screen to release the adhesive holding it in place. Reheat the touch screen if necessary.
Carefully feed the touch screen flex cable through the housing and remove the touch screen digitizer from the Flyer.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
What a good guide thanks.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using xda premium
Just in time! Daughters Flyer has vertical lines going down the right hand side of the screen, I am going to attempt to take it apart to see if there is anything loose.
Has anyone successfully repaired a Flyer with this problem?
Nick N said:
Just in time! Daughters Flyer has vertical lines going down the right hand side of the screen, I am going to attempt to take it apart to see if there is anything loose.
Has anyone successfully repaired a Flyer with this problem?
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Yes. Your LCD screen is damaged. You will need a new LCD screen to replace the damaged one.
Thank you for the reply. Is it worth sending to HTC for repair? I bought it around December but it was an open box. If not, generally how much does the screen cost, and is it easy to replace ( with the right tools and patience)?
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HI, I just change my digitizer screen and now the screen don't work.
the only thing that works is the power and vol.
i have the pen and still not working..
I check all the plug and wires and it power up but screen don't work....
anyone had this problem??
hillco148 said:
HI, I just change my digitizer screen and now the screen don't work.
the only thing that works is the power and vol.
i have the pen and still not working..
I check all the plug and wires and it power up but screen don't work....
anyone had this problem??
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When you say the screen is not working do you mean the touch screen or are you getting no picture?
So I followed your excellent guide (to replace a battery), and I thank you!
However, in the process, I managed to break, break-off, loose, the Vol- button. I can no longer feel the button protrusion when the case is off, and with the case and volume rocker on, there is no Vol- function.
I can find work arrounds, but if their is an easy fix, I'd be happy to hear it!
Any tips on how to change the USB port? Mine flew off like a bullet when my wife dropped it.
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SinisterModz said:
Any tips on how to change the USB port? Mine flew off like a bullet when my wife dropped it.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
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Same here I was reading this thread... /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=163850
There is a link to a web site that you can buy the part, it looks like it will fit. It also looks like a simple fix. I'm going to order it tomorrow , looks like $50 bucks with delivery from Asia.
Great guide! I used it to replace a damaged charging port on my son's view.
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Digitizer changed.. But LCD not working .. Somebody Plz help..
HI, I changed my digitizer screen and but the screen doesnt work.
I checked all the plug and wires and when it powers up , i can hear the booting sound but no picture.. somebody please help..
Replacing the LCD will resolve this issue.
This thread helped me to fix my view. Thanks
rangergm said:
Great guide! I used it to replace a damaged charging port on my son's view.
Sent from my HTC Flyer using xda premium
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Is the charging port soldered on the motherboard?
Where did you buy the charging port? This link is dead
Thanks, looking forward to getting my Flyer back up and running!
Same here I was reading this thread... /forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=163850
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j510 said:
This thread helped me to fix my view. Thanks
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Glad we could help!
just out of curiosity did you draw those diagrams in paint by hand? if so.. great work lol
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just out of curiosity did you draw those diagrams in paint by hand? if so.. great work lol
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Thanks. I will pass your comments onto our graphics designer.
This written repair guide will assist you in replacing the touch screen digitizer and LCD screen on your Motorola Droid Razr. It will take you to each step from screws removals, to flex cables, adhesive and etc.
This guide will help you install the following Motorola Droid Razr part (s):
Motorola Droid Razr Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Motorola Droid Razr LCD Screen Replacement
And Other Motorola Droid Razr Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
T5 Torx Screwdriver
T3 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Replacements)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Motorola Droid Razr Take Apart/Repair Guide:
The first step will be to remove the memory card from the device.
From there you can now use a safe open pry tool to remove the back battery cover.
Removing the battery will be the next step. To do this, remove the small plastic cap on the battery connector. Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the battery flex cable in place. There will also be two (2) Torx T3 screws holding the battery in place on top.
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You can now use the pull tab to remove the battery from the device. It is held in place with adhesive, so it may take some force. We do not recommend using a pry tool to remove the battery as it can damage the battery itself.
Using a safe open pry tool, remove the top cover around the camera as shown in green on Figure 1. This will expose a hidden screw.
Remove the eight (8) Torx T3 screws located in Figure 1.
Now, using a safe open pry tool, remove the back housing from the rest of the device.
There will now be three (3) more Torx 3 screws holding the metal frame in place, as shown in Figure 2 that will need to be removed.
Figure 2
Remove the heat shield, as shown in green on Figure 2, using a pry tool, as shown in Figure 2. This will expose three (3) pop connection that will need to be released.
The motherboard can now be removed from the device. Use a safe open pry tool to lift the motherboard away from the screen assembly. Note that there will be a large metal bar on the lower portion of the motherboard, be careful of this when removing the motherboard.
The screen assembly is now accessible. Use a hair dryer or heat gun on medium heat around the outside edges of the front touch screen. This will warm the adhesive and allow you to separate the LCD screen from the touch screen digitizer.
Use quick movements around the outside edges for 45-60 seconds. Use a safe open pry tool to carefully pry the touch screen away from the LCD screen. Reheat if necessary.
You can now replace either screen or other internal part.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your Motorola Droid Razr. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
My gf's razr digitizer cracked. I have some experience in electronics by have never done a digitizer. Do they come with the glue, do i just heat the new digitizer in place ? Where can i buy one??
darkhalf520 said:
My gf's razr digitizer cracked. I have some experience in electronics by have never done a digitizer. Do they come with the glue, do i just heat the new digitizer in place ? Where can i buy one??
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Hi,
You can find the Razr replacement parts here - Motorola Razr Replacement Parts
You can find the glue (adhesive strips) there also.
While I do appreciate your guide and your efforts there is a much more detailed and well put together guide on ifixit.com
allchannels99 said:
While I do appreciate your guide and your efforts there is a much more detailed and well put together guide on ifixit.com
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So you always start with a compliment before you kick someone in the nuts?
We have just completed a video repair guide for this model here - Motorola Razr Screen Replacement Repair Video
This provides more detail than our written guide.
I hope this meets your approval
Will do this break any seals or markings companies use to make sure a device hasn't been opened?
Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6
The digitizer is out of stock, when will you get it back, need one asap....and thanks for the video it was perfect !!!
Yes, they have been out of stock for a while.
We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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I need a Droid RAZR replacement lcd screen. Can you pm me when they come in? Thanks.
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We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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I need both the digitizer and the LCD screen. I've signed up for email notification, but any other advance notice would be greatly appreciated.
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We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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Same here, mine is totally shattered, see attachement. I'd appreciate too if you can PM me whenever you receive some new RAZR digitizer (not LCD) in stock. (Btw, would you ship to Spain?).
Thanks in advance Paul.
No problem, I will pm you as soon as we get them in stock.
Still out of stock since April ???
Yes we are still out of stock. These parts are in very high demand and we are going to make sure that we can get our hands on them very soon. Sorry for the delay.
Any chance u have a full maxx with broken screen?
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
adlx.xda said:
Same here, mine is totally shattered, see attachement. I'd appreciate too if you can PM me whenever you receive some new RAZR digitizer (not LCD) in stock. (Btw, would you ship to Spain?).
Thanks in advance Paul.
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Ouch pains me too see!!
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda app-developers app
This part is temporarily out of stock. We are hoping to have this item in 1-2 weeks.
You can leave your email in the "out of stock" box located on the product page and an automated email will be sent out when the item is back in stock.
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We've only been able to get very small quantities for the last 3 weeks or so. They usually sell out the day they arrive. I'll private message you when I hear about next shipment arriving so you can get in quick
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The "Motorola Droid Razr LCD Screen Replacement" @ 89.99$... would that be the complete LCD assembly? Thx!
Hello all,
I've done a search in this forum and only found one thread, but it wasn't clear to me how difficult it would be to replace the glass on my Note 2. There's a couple of YouTube videos that make it look somewhat easy... I dropped it today, and the glass is shattered all around. All the phone functions, including touch sensitivity, still work just fine.
I have absolutely no experience in replacing screens; do you guys recommend I go through insurance ($99), or try and replace it myself ($17 for a screen on ebay)? Also, how do I know if the digitizer is also broken?
Thanks!
Wow we both don't have good luck!
I just dropped my phone today as well, it fell out of my hand as I was getting out of the car but I thought it would be fine since it actually landed down my leg and onto my shoe, then onto the ground. I thought to myself "I hope I didn't scratch the glass!", but when I flipped it over the screen was completely shattered, no idea how.
I went through insurance last time I dropped my phone for $99, but that's because the display itself and not the glass was cracked, so if I go through insurance this time it will be cancelled after because I've files a claim twice. I did buy an Urban Armor Gear case for it right now so hopefully it won't break again.
Same issue for me though, just the glass is cracked, the touch screen still works perfectly. If I can replace the glass myself for $17 I'll go that route, but I'd like to hear from people who have done it or tried to do it.
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Check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qhd5KwgopZo
I actually wussed out and ended up paying $99 for a replacement. Though the online videos make the screen replacement look somewhat easy, I was reading reviews of screen replacements for the Note 2 on Amazon, and a couple people damaged their digitizers trying to pry the screen off.. and ended up not getting insurance or a new screen . I don't have that kind of money to gamble with at this point.
Let me know if you are able to do it and how difficult it is. Just in case this sad situation occurs again.
tbns said:
I actually wussed out and ended up paying $99 for a replacement. Though the online videos make the screen replacement look somewhat easy, I was reading reviews of screen replacements for the Note 2 on Amazon, and a couple people damaged their digitizers trying to pry the screen off.. and ended up not getting insurance or a new screen . I don't have that kind of money to gamble with at this point.
Let me know if you are able to do it and how difficult it is. Just in case this sad situation occurs again.
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I'll probably do the same thing. I'm waiting for my case to come in so when I get my second and last refurb through Asurion I can put it right in.
I read that when the screen is cracked it makes it really difficult to remove it as it will be in lots of pieces. This is what mine looks like after a small drop to pavement.
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This is a good Video by le55ons on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM
I had an epic failure when I tried to replace glass on gs3. I used a heat gun. And ended up burning the LCD trying to heat the glue.
You have to be really patient and skilled. So worst case.... You waste 17 dollars
barrackOBAMA said:
I had an epic failure when I tried to replace glass on gs3. I used a heat gun. And ended up burning the LCD trying to heat the glue.
You have to be really patient and skilled. So worst case.... You waste 17 dollars
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I thought about that, but decided that since I didn't have a heat gun I'd either try it in the oven heating it to around 180, or just give in and go through insurance.
In in the same situation. Contemplating paying a repair shop to do it as it would be my second insurance claim.
Don't have experience on my note 2 but just replaced my wife's s3 glass. It shattered when she threw it at me and missed... Enough on that. Anyways watched a couple YouTube and did it myself. Turned out pretty good for never doing it before. Her screen was shattered. Here is what I did.
Things needed: hairdryer, utility knife, tweezers, small flathead screwdriver like the ones you use to fix eyeglasses, wd40, wipe cloth, 2mm double sided tape, about 2-3 house depending on how bad your screen is.
1. Order glass from amazon... Approx 12 bucks
2. Removed battery and backing
3. Used hair dryer on low to melt glue. I propped the hairdryer so it would blow on the screen constantly and still have both my hands free to work on glass.
4. Started in the spot where it was most shattered and used a utility knife to get out one of the small pieces along the side as my starting point.
5. Once I got the first piece out, I used the small screwdriver to go along and pry up the other pieces, using tweezers as needed for the small pieces.
Slowly work your way around phone. The small pieces were actually easier to take off than the bigger ones. Actually broke some of the big pieces trying to get them off. Need to be very patient here and make sure glue is melted while prying up. Also be careful to not dig to hard with screwdriver to get under glass or you may scratch, mark the lcd screen itself.
6. Once you get most if not all glass off, use WD40 and a cloth to wipe off left over glue. This really helps get glue residue off phone.
7. Wipe clean and tape along side and place on new glass.
Tip: before taping and placing new screen, put battery back in and start up phone. Line up and tape back/menu buttons. Did not do this the first time and they did not light up properly... Got cut off because was not aligned properly.
Total cost was around 15 for new glass and tape online. Noticed some minor nick marks from my screwdriver but cannot tell when screen is on. 98% happy with it and saved alot of money.
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yeah fixing the screen is not for the faint of heart..they have some powerful adhesive thats connected to ribbon cables on the bottom around the capacitive buttons and if not done correctly youll tear those off or damage them. youll need proper tools and such to do it. A friend of mine felt very confident about it and tried fixing my screen and destroyed it. I got lucky and my sister let me use her eligibility to get a new one and now I have a (very expensive) external battery charger =)
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Have you had any sensitivity issues?
Nope... Wife has been using with no issues. One tip... Make sure you tape/glue all around. If it is not securely down, you may have sensor issues. First time didn't tape properly and a corner of the glass was slightly up. This caused the touch screen to be unresponsive in that corner.
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Well, it's finally happened. One of the kids managed to break the LCD screen on their Nabi 2.
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I was not there when it happened. I don't know the exact details. The kids were at their grandparents' house, and all I got was "one of the kids threw it!" The kids have thrown, dropped, kicked their Nabis in the past.... so no, I just don't know....
There is already a thread with some pictures of a tear down of the device (see just beneath this), but it does not include any details on replacing the LCD screen and glass.
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Ok...So here we go...Got it fully apart..Took some pics. Maybe you guys can see something else that I didn't but it looks as if adding in wireless charging would be rather simple...Other than that I didn't really see anything of interest...what are your thoughts?
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So first thing I did was remove the bumper, flip the device over, and remove the four screws in the corner of the tablet.
I then inserted a small screw driver (no place in particular) in between the two halves of the casing. If you look closely you can see the halves are held together with little clips. I unclipped the first few by working my way around with the screw driver and then was able to remove the rest by hand.
Working my way around, removing the clips I noticed that there are a couple of ribbon cables running from the LCD & digitizer to the board on the back half. Be careful not to yank on these cables as it can easily damage the connectors on the board.
The LCD panel is held in place from the rear by large plastic tabs.
I decided instead of cutting off one of the clips to remove the glass and pull the LCD panel out the front. In hindsight, it may have been a bad idea. I ended up shattering the glass into millions of tiny pieces (some of which ended up in my hand). It was then I decided to put on some protective gloves (Like these!).
The glass was held in place with double-sided tape. Not unlike many cell phones I have repaired screens on before. I used a heat gun to to make the tape more pliable and used a suction cup to pull up on the edges, but in the end no dice....
Amazon has replacement LCD panels listed for around $35 as well as Digitizer/Glass sets for the same price.... If I make the purchase and do the repair I'll be sure to update this thread,
Sorry to hear about your luck, nice thread to bookmark. Can you provide link to screen replacement?
Looking at ordering something like these.
NABI 2 Digitizer/Glass Set
NABI 2 LCD Panel
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Looking at ordering something like these.
NABI 2 Digitizer/Glass Set
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Nice find did not know they sold it seperately.
Ordered the parts from the links in the previous post. The LCD works great, but unfortunately the Glass/Digitizer was DOA. I even hooked up the old one just to try and do a little trouble shooting and was actually able to get swipe to unlock and hit a few icons, whereas on the new one I got nothing. I have already RMA'd the glass and gotten a refund, so no complaints there. I ordered a new Glass/Digitizer from a seller in China a week ago, last I checked it was in San Francisco. I still plan on letting every one know how it goes.
I feel for you man, pulling out the glass on this thing was quite an arduous task.
The right ride, and bottom completely disintegrated in my hands up until the glue finally started giving out on me. Although, i spent more time cleaning up the left over glue than anything else.
I bought the same digitizer a month ago from the same seller listed, but due to scheduling conflicts with the owner of the tablet, I was not able to install it until tonight. Lo and behold, the part was DOA, and it's looking like I might have to eat the cost because of return policies. Such is life, I guess. I hope you have better luck than I have so far.
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I feel for you man, pulling out the glass on this thing was quite an arduous task.
The right ride, and bottom completely disintegrated in my hands up until the glue finally started giving out on me. Although, i spent more time cleaning up the left over glue than anything else.
I bought the same digitizer a month ago from the same seller listed, but due to scheduling conflicts with the owner of the tablet, I was not able to install it until tonight. Lo and behold, the part was DOA, and it's looking like I might have to eat the cost because of return policies. Such is life, I guess. I hope you have better luck than I have so far.
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I know this is an old thread, I tried the new digitizer with one of the other kid's NABIs and it worked just fine. I don't remember the details, but there are different sub-versions of this tablet apparently.
I wonder if anyone else ever had any success. One of these devices was left in the sun and now the LCD is bleached.
not much luck
I've tried remove the LCD glass twice from these Nabi's and they are tricky. I used a heat gun but the adhesive their using is pretty strong and just won't give up the glass like some of the other devices I've taken apart.
Has anyone found a decent way to pull the LCD Glass away from the frame?
If you only need to replace the LCD, and not the digitizer, then you can open the unit, cut some or all of the plastic tabs behind the LCD, and remove it from the rear. It's not pretty, but the build is so tight, it shouldn't move around at all anyway. If you do need to replace the digitizer, best of luck to you buddy. That glass is a pain in the rear.
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If you only need to replace the LCD, and not the digitizer, then you can open the unit, cut some or all of the plastic tabs behind the LCD, and remove it from the rear. It's not pretty, but the build is so tight, it shouldn't move around at all anyway. If you do need to replace the digitizer, best of luck to you buddy. That glass is a pain in the rear.
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Yup. the LCD is fine. The digitizer glass is the PITA. I tried using packing tape to keep glass bits in, but the heat gun tends to melt the tape and shrink it lol.
Heat, and a very thin piece of plastic. Small gauge guitar pick comes to mind. Once you can get it wedged in there, you'll be fine. Patience. Also, if i remember correctly, the digitizer and front glass are one unit.
It may be more practical to break it on purpose. Unfortunately, my repair was a bad LCD that was made worse by a botched glass removal, and then further worsened by the digitizer being the wrong revision for that nabi.
If you do try to remove the LCD panel from the rear, that may make it easier to wedge something in the inner frame from the rear to try to remove the glass / digitizer assembly rather than trying to wedge something from the outside at an angle..