Scratched screen - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

Ok guys my x10 mini pro u20I got a scratched screen (not like key scratches,just those everyday scratches but they're too much causing it to be blurry and not in its quality) what should I buy screen and digitizer or just screen or what I don't really know the differance please someone help me and tell me the best type or brand to get and thanks in advance.
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I'm thinking in buying the digitizer too. On eBay you can find them for 5 dolars.
If i'm not wrong, when you touch the screen you are touching the digitizer plastic. The real screen is inside and protected.

So I shud buy digittizer only?
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Yes you need one digitizer only (you must buy adhesive tape also, it's "universal" for the most cellphones) with the tools.
Check youtube for videos!!

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Scratch removal

Hey all.
I recently got my x 10 and after reading these forums assumed the screen came with a protector on it. I checked it when I got it and it looks like it has one. But after trying to remove it am starting to think its just the outline of the reflective/shiny surface. If anyone can confirm that it is a protector that would be great.
Anyways I seem to some how of gotten a light scratch on my screen. Its very light but enough to get the rainbow effect and be annoying. Does anyone know of a scratch removal solution that is safe to use on the x 10 screen.
Look forward to hearing back.
Regards,
Dylan
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I can confirm that there's a screen-protector on the X10 from the fabric, removed it myself, just be a bit rough with it
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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"I will not buy this smartphone; it is scratched."
"My hovercraft is full of eels."
Huh!?
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Thought i should just add.. the pree applied protector is quite hard to peel of.. once you get it going it it's soon done but it's hard to make that first corner let go and you have to pull it quite hard to rip it of. but it should not leave any uggly marks or rests. did not leave any for me atleast (i removed mine couse i messed up and made a huge mark in it)
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Dylan_x10 said:
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Took mine off yesterday!
Like it better now!
Dylan_x10 said:
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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Did you ever give it a go? I have a couple of scratches on mine and would love to get them off. Have heard talk of white toothpaste being valuable of phone screens but I'm a little hesitant about that...
I removed the pre applied film and have never scratched the screen.
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Can anyone tell me how durable the screen is from scratching? nd I heard that the protection was there to prevent it from screen shattering on a drop is that true?
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A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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My daughter and I both have x10's. I've dropped my phone several times on ceramic tiles without issues. She on the other hand often drops hers on concrete and keeps it with keys in a tight fit since she doesn't use a purse and just shoves the phone into her jeans. She has pitting and scratches.
It's mineral glass similar to that on a good watch.
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I've dropped mine repeatedly, and dont have a single scratch, i do however have a crack at the bottom of the screen, but that took my 78 kg on top of the phone and a metal button to do, plus falling :/
How to remove a screen protector
Well the easiest way to do it would be to use a piece of scotch-tape.
If you apply the scotch-tape to one of your protectors corners, it should be fairly easy to peel it off...
Felt pretty stupid when i found out that I have 2 protector s on. The stock and the spare one supplied but I've let them on as my 4 year old plays on it often.
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im very tempted to remove it but dont think i will. i have horrible luck with touch screen phones lol
i broke my previous iphone screen 3 times.
Wow thanks guys this is amazing. I have had my x10 since may 2010 and I only just found out it has a screen protector. I have taken it off and now all the annoying surface scratches has gone.
Thanks!!!!!!
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No way... When I got the phone there was an obvious cover stick on the phone which I assumed was the screen protector and thought how bad it was and removed it straight away. I just realised that that wasn't it and I still have one on there. Man that's a fantastic protector, I didn't even know it was there..! Brilliant!

Wtf is this???

Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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Its another screen protecter and its harder to take off. Use a razor blade to take it off
Cheers
VIPER
Why take it off lol?
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If he wants to :-D
VIPER
Well in that case ill keep it lol because I want to keep my real screen cleean
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Omg I've just come to realize that I have it too xD
Did anyone try to take it off ?
Cheers
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
Is it alooot more responsive or a little bit and scrolling trough the screen is it better?
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Flo I am lol and I can tell you its not easy ;p
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viper619 said:
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
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Lol I used my hands and barely have nails took like half a minute
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shahkam said:
Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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OMG.. just replace it with a thinner model... screen becomes moisture sensitive afterwards.
Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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Yes it definitely is another screen protector.
Yes the screen is far more responsive with a thinner screen protector on it.
also don't use a razor blade, I used a safety pin to vertically stab the edge until it lifts a bit. Then use your hands to pull it off as it is stuck on hard so needs a bit of strength to pull off rather than a normal screen protector
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I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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I have a question about screen protectors if you don't mind I ask here.
Is there anywhere I can purchase one of those privacy screen protectors where people can't see the screen on the side for this phone?
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I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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Get a cloth with very very slight bit of water and wipe forever. And it will be smooooooooth
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rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
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rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
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I have tested this..
The touch response is effected by moisture.
Pull it off and replace with a nice thin one.
It's crystal glass.. quite impervious to damage.. but it can still crack and break.
Holy ! I've been wondering the exact same thing for a while ! Its so hard to take off -.-
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I first used a knife didnt help tried a razor blade i only managed to cut like 4mm of it then i uses an needle and pushed under it and it pulled off i had to pull very hard to take that **** out damn wasnt an easy job i can say!
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Cracked screen what do I do?

Like the title says I cracked the screen on my g2 and I want to know if I can just replace the digitizer or do I have to buy both the LCD and digitizer. Also is Samsung good at repairs and will they just repair it or give me a new phone?
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go on eBay they go for cheap and they come with a tool kit so its easy for you to do it your self I'm sure Samsung would charge u a lot more then What the phone is worth
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Also here is the link to one eBay seller that has the glass only
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=180938952152&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=32632668272 but if your looking for the LCD http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=110930367121&index=1&nav=SEARCH&nid=05935093267 well it cost more for the 2 of them check out the links
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Super glue. **** fixes everything!
OK good I was just making sure I could replace just the glass because so many other places say you have to do both the lcd and digitizer and Samsung charges 149 for that repair.
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OK good I was just making sure I could replace just the glass because so many other places say you have to do both the lcd and digitizer and Samsung charges 149 for that repair.
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Is it nearly impossible to change just the glass because the digitizer and LCD and glued shut together. If you attempt to change the class, you will easily damage the LCD. I would try to find a broken phone on craiglist or eBay and use it for parts.
Good Luck!
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I tried to replace just the top glass on an Infuse.......didn't work but changing the LCD/digitizer assembly was easy.
in a similar fix...
looking to find a used phone for parts (LCD) for the Galaxy S2 i777
just curious if these:
- i727 LCD (Skyrocket)
- i9100 LCD (Euro model i think)
would be compatible so i could broaden my search.
apologize in advance if the question is dumb

Replace Glass

Hey guys...I recently cracked my screen...I get it to the service and they said I can't replace only the glass...So I planned to buy the glass and use the dryer method from youtube.Should I do this ?
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Unless you are really sure of what you are getting into, don't try it.
Its much easier to get the screen with the digitizer and the middle frame separate and get the 2 bottom buttons to fit all together rather than trying to glue the screen back on.
Even simpler to get the assembly all together which is about 150£. And then all you do is replace the motherboard to the new screen. Done in 2 minutes.
I have a 50$ budget for this.Can u send me some ebay links?
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If you only have a 50$ then try the glass.
I have bought parts from etradesupply.com which will have all you need.

Just "Did it myself" : replaced my own digitiser - tips inside

Hi ,
After i cracked my digitizer i tried to avoid from paying 300$ for fixing it.
I ordered "OEM HTC Droid DNA LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly with Front Housing" - all the parts are already in one unit and factory glued (Digitizer, LCD and Front Housing)
Making the job less complex - no need to glue anything
btw
I did the order from http://www.etradesupply.com - very fast shipping and great service .
now few tips :
1. very hard to open the back cover of the phone in the first time ( it's glued to the loud speaker - need to be patient ).
2. there are 3 antenna cables : 1 of the wireless , and 2 of the camera flash i think - be very gentle to them, they are very sensitive.
3. Remember to remove the "Ear Speaker" from your old phone - it's not part of the new screen ( I forgot it and needed to reopen my phone )
4. Have fun !
If you have questions, i will more then happy to answer :good:
btw #2
If someone want my old parts (Cracked digitizer - fully working, fully working LCD screen and my old front housing - PM me , will discuss on good price to both of as.
Thanks for the post. I just cracked my screen last week and looking at different ways to fix it.
Does anyone know if they have this same part in white for sale anywhere? I want a white screen on my DNA but all I have been able to find are ones that don't come with the earpiece.
Saw on ebay.. but it without the housing..only digitzer and lcd
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I bought the lcd and digitizer separate. Then realized I didn't have the adhesive to glue it all back together. Wish I went the whole front panel way..
Same here, I ended up buying the whole housing pre-assembled. Even when I third to glue it the slightest pull on the ribbon cable and part of the screen is unresponsive.
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Title is misleading ...digitizer only was never replaced ...
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munchy_cool said:
Title is misleading ...digitizer only was never replaced ...
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I'm getting my cracked screen fixed tomorrow at a local phone repair shop and they only ordered the digitizer... Ill see how it goes
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Just replace my screen with the HTC butterfly screen. Looks much better without the Verizon branding imo
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I've got a cracked screen and was thinking about doing this... Wanted to ask how much experience (if any) you had doing this kinda stuff and also how long it took you. Also did you see any adverse effects (such as loose back, volume rocker, etc) from doing this?
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crookx said:
Just replace my screen with the HTC butterfly screen. Looks much better without the Verizon branding imo
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Post pics
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BigMace23 said:
I've got a cracked screen and was thinking about doing this... Wanted to ask how much experience (if any) you had doing this kinda stuff and also how long it took you. Also did you see any adverse effects (such as loose back, volume rocker, etc) from doing this?
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If you planning to buy the same part as i did, it's more easy.
Basic exp with tools suppose to be enough from my point of view.
Regarding the time, it's took me 2 hours - i had to open the phone again, cuz i forgot to place the ear speaker
For the adverse effects:
Back cover - not loose at all, it's connected with hhard plastic clips.
Volume rockers and power bottom - working as before.
One issue that i found, is the charging led, i forgot to takw it out from my old housing
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Love how the red buttons match the rest of the phone.
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crookx said:
Love how the red buttons match the rest of the phone.
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ThAts nice
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crookx said:
Love how the red buttons match the rest of the phone.
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Where did u buy this?
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Yes. I'd like to know too
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Hi
I got a white screen with red soft keys advertised for the 920e from eBay. Images here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44703091
I also agree the OP has a very misleading title for this post. It sounds like they are saying they separated their glass from the LCD and reused it. This is not the case. Not only did the OP replace the digitizer and the LCD but they also replaced the housing.
Great tips tho on removing parts.
~Hoovie
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Now I'm confused. I thought the digitizer was fused to the glass, but the LCD is a separate part. I see plenty of eBay listings for the glass+digitizer(with soft keys). You're saying if one were to buy that they'd have to glue it to the LCD? I'm skeptical that these 3rd party Chinese products actually use gorilla glass 2 and the same highly sensitive digitizer as HTC's, including the 5" 1080p LCD would make me even more nervous about quality.
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Hi
I got a white screen with red soft keys advertised for the 920e from eBay. Images here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44703091
I also agree the OP has a very misleading title for this post. It sounds like they are saying they separated their glass from the LCD and reused it. This is not the case. Not only did the OP replace the digitizer and the LCD but they also replaced the housing.
Great tips tho on removing parts.
~Hoovie
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=300894844116
Would be nice If you could use this too
Lol
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i wanna buy charging cover, part 4,76$ but shipping 34,18$ how foolish...
drumz0rz said:
Now I'm confused. I thought the digitizer was fused to the glass, but the LCD is a separate part. I see plenty of eBay listings for the glass+digitizer(with soft keys). You're saying if one were to buy that they'd have to glue it to the LCD? I'm skeptical that these 3rd party Chinese products actually use gorilla glass 2 and the same highly sensitive digitizer as HTC's, including the 5" 1080p LCD would make me even more nervous about quality.
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The LCD is a separate part, but I heard about how it is difficult separating the LCD from the glass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fTqPqh0fNkQ#t=559 at 9 :17 starts to show the front coming off. When I did mine, as my glass was broken, there was no really saving the LCD.
I cant tell the difference between my replacement, from a USA seller, than the original LCD.
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=300894844116
Would be nice If you could use this too ...
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No doubt, but Can Not. That eBay listing has errors. It says the x920e in the listing but it can not be. That listing is for a back cover with an SD card. The x920d and the HTL21 have SD cards and a larger cut out on the top of the back cover. The x920e and the DNA have no cut outs are are a couple mms shorter than the other two. Now this one you can use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290940405280

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