Well, I'd resigned my fate to needing to replace my digitizer. Have a couple dead strips about 3/8 in wide, that go all the way across the screen. The first to appear is about 2/3 the way up, and the other near the bottom which came a week or so later. Soft keys work fine. Get crazy screen action periodically and freezes that can only be ended by screen off/unlock. Here is the strangeness though. Today the dead spots seemed to work, other than a hairline on either side of the dead spots. Noticed this when a city on my weather app loaded that was previously unaccessable (no rotation in app). Checked and confirmed dead spot anomaly with a multitouch utility. Anyway after a little use the full dead spots seem to be back. Any ideas as to what's up? Haven't heard of this happening. Could this be an indicator of a torn ribbon? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks.
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You can flash PSDFIX or send your Atrix to service, cause propably it's hardware issue.
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You can flash PSDFIX or send your Atrix to service, cause propably it's hardware issue.
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it's for digitizer, it can help with some issues
Thanks. Figured it was probably HW. No warranty. Will have to fix myself. Any pointers, warnings, advice, for success?
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Hi to all, i've the same problem.
where can i get more information about this fix software for the the digitizer??? more information pls help!
I got the same Problem, about 3/10 of my touchscreen is ****ed up :/ is there a easy way to fix it (and ofc cheap way) ?
Thanks
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Probably not. It's very likely a hardware failure, so it's kinda like asking how do you fix a burnt lightbulb.
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Thanks. Figured it was probably HW. No warranty. Will have to fix myself. Any pointers, warnings, advice, for success?
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Can somebody tell me what parts I need to buy, for repairing my Atrix at home? Has somebody experience in fixing this problem?
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There are digitizers on ebay for a reasonable price. I just ordered one that comes with the digitizer, half a dozen tools and a precut adhesive to attach the new digitizer for about $60 us. Seems to be an all inclusive. Just search "atrix 4g digitizer" filter new and buyitnow an.d you'll find it no problem.
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http://www.ebay.de/itm/OEM-Motorola...ultDomain_0&hash=item3ccaaa2112#ht_4500wt_952
Is this the right Item?
I just need the digitizer, right or do i need anything else?
Thanks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300711342762
This is the one I bought. Has everything including tools. Need adhesive which is included in this auction.
Got My GS3 I9300 now so not using Atrix anymore (good thing too). Replaced digitizer myself and Atrix is like new. Not more than a couple days after the atrix repair was complete, my daughter got her 2 week old iphone stolen so I sent it to her to use. Some douchebag kid asked her to use her phone to call his mom and as soon as she gave it to him the [email protected]#!$%^ little piece of sh!t took off like the wind. Hope some day the little prick tries it on some olympic blackbelt with no conscience who then proceeds to slowly dismantles him piece by piece, or at least make his hands permanently unusable. Anyway the link I provided is a good source for atrix digitizers.
Thanks all and good luck!
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Got My GS3 I9300 now so not using Atrix anymore (good thing too). Replaced digitizer myself and Atrix is like new. Not more than a couple days after the atrix repair was complete, my daughter got her 2 week old iphone stolen so I sent it to her to use. Some douchebag kid asked her to use her phone to call his mom and as soon as she gave it to him the [email protected]#!$%^ little piece of sh!t took off like the wind. Hope some day the little prick tries it on some olympic blackbelt with no conscience who then proceeds to slowly dismantles him piece by piece, or at least make his hands permanently unusable. Anyway the link I provided is a good source for atrix digitizers.
Thanks all and good luck!
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Do you have some tips to share about digitizer replacing? does it need glue or some adhesive?
Thanks in advance. I want to do it but too scared that some screw or somewting will turn bad
Much appreciated
jhonnyx said:
Do you have some tips to share about digitizer replacing? does it need glue or some adhesive?
Thanks in advance. I want to do it but too scared that some screw or somewting will turn bad
Much appreciated
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It's really simple. You only need adhesive (glue, double-sided tape) if you're getting just the digitizer, without the frame. I wouldn't advise that since it can get messy. Other than that, you only have to pay attention to the rather short and fragile flat cable that connects it to the motherboard. Just follow the disassembly videos carefully and don't be lazy to remove extra components like the screen, even if it seems unnecessary. It might make all the diference in the world.
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My accelerometer and proximity sensor are broken and im planning on sending the phone in since it is still under its one year warranty. However, a couple of days ago my nephew got a hold of it and dropped it from about two feet up on to some concrete
the crack is just at 5mm, and i really dont want to pay for a new phone if i send this one in, so i guess i am looking for some piece of mind. also, the back kickstand has normal wear-and-tear and nothing traumatic has happened. Should i be in the clear to send it in for a CLNR phone?
i have to post a couple more times to link to pictures, but what have you guys gotten away with damage wise when returning it?
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My accelerometer and proximity sensor are broken and im planning on sending the phone in since it is still under its one year warranty. However, a couple of days ago my nephew got a hold of it and dropped it from about two feet up on to some concrete
the crack is just at 5mm, and i really dont want to pay for a new phone if i send this one in, so i guess i am looking for some piece of mind. also, the back kickstand has normal wear-and-tear and nothing traumatic has happened. Should i be in the clear to send it in for a CLNR phone?
i have to post a couple more times to link to pictures, but what have you guys gotten away with damage wise when returning it?
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Post a screenshot of your crack. When I sent mine in for a warranty replacement, there were a couple of scratches on the body of the phone.
They never said a word.
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www dot flickr dot com/photos/[email protected]/6030891216/
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www dot flickr dot com/photos/[email protected]/6030891216/
just take out the spaces, put in the dots
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Wow. Your kickstand would be okay. That crack is pretty beastly. Idk. If it were me, I'd make a warranty claim or maybe try and plead your case BEFORE you send it back.
I know that's not the answer you want but its my opinion.
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okay, so here is why i start scheming.
would some touch up paint work?
Idk man. I mean from what I can tell that's pretty cracked. It'd be easier to make the insurance claim and tell them you lost it.
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alright, thanks so much for the input
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alright, thanks so much for the input
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If im using my phone, more and more im seeing the screen auto-zooming, and selecting stuff by itself.
the unit IS waterdamaged, but i think this is just a toasted digitizer screen. Can anyone confirm this before i purchase it?
Thanks,
Dan
Edit: Just in case it is, i bought a new digitizer for it. Hope its the issue, i hear alot about these on the Iphones, and ive replaced a few myself.
Normally, I would say it's definitely the digitizer. But since you say it is waterdamaged, it could be anything.
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If im using my phone, more and more im seeing the screen auto-zooming, and selecting stuff by itself.
the unit IS waterdamaged, but i think this is just a toasted digitizer screen. Can anyone confirm this before i purchase it?
Thanks,
Dan
Edit: Just in case it is, i bought a new digitizer for it. Hope its the issue, i hear alot about these on the Iphones, and ive replaced a few myself.
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How much did you pay for it and how hard is it to install?
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide or video on how to swap out a cracked screen? I have the screen and tools necessary.
Thanks guys
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide or video on how to swap out a cracked screen? I have the screen and tools necessary.
Thanks guys
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If you search for "rezound screen replacement" on YouTube there's quite a few step by step videos.
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If you search for "rezound screen replacement" on YouTube there's quite a few step by step videos.
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The ones I've seen don't show a reassemble portion :/
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The ones I've seen don't show a reassemble portion :/
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I did this and failed. Proceed with caution.
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a guide or video on how to swap out a cracked screen? I have the screen and tools necessary.
Thanks guys
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Used one of the youtube vids for dis-assembly. Re-assembly is basically just the same steps in reverse. The most difficult part was lining up the placement of the digitizer on the LCD. If you don't get this right, the screen will not fit properly. I had to somewhat set the pieces together all in place loosely to get the alignment right (lcd sitting in the slot with the digitizer somewhat in place in the front bezel), and then take them apart and secure them together better to ensure a proper fit if that makes sense. My first try - lining thing up by eye - was not quite right. I used some 3M 2mm adhesive I ordered along with the tools. Taking the digitizer off is a bear, it takes quite a bit of patience and a bit of force. Reseating the cables is also a pain, use the plastic pry tool to help reseat, and have LOTs of patience during the whole process. Make sure to give yourself a solid hour or more. I just broke my second screen today with a beer bottle of all things, so I'll have to redo this whole process here shortly. Also make sure the front of the LCD and back of the digitizer are very clean, and the adhesive is lined up properly and not blocking sensors. I didn't do this well, and have a slight bit of adhesive sticking out the bottom side about 1mm into the visible area of the LCD, and the back of the digitizer is noticeably "gunky" in the front camera region, which I think is also causing some issues I'm having with the front proximity sensor. Hopefully I'll do a better job this next time. Good luck!
Oh my Chad.... Lol
Definitely out of my skill.
...any recommendations of what type of phone repair shop I should look into? I went to an iPhone based, but "smartphone" capable repair shop and he definitely didn't know what to do. He said it would cost 70$ and that it would be risky...... Not something I'm about to shell out 70$ for especially when I already have the replacement screen
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Oh my Chad.... Lol
Definitely out of my skill.
...any recommendations of what type of phone repair shop I should look into? I went to an iPhone based, but "smartphone" capable repair shop and he definitely didn't know what to do. He said it would cost 70$ and that it would be risky...... Not something I'm about to shell out 70$ for especially when I already have the replacement screen
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I've seen a couple places online that you can send your phone to and they'll replace the screen and ship it back to you within a few days. Never tried a site like that tho and could be kinda sketchy but that's an option. Also here in Albuquerque there are tons of Craigslist ads for screen replacement here in town so you could check your city's page and see what you find.
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I did this very thing last week successfully with no problems. Follow the repair video by repair universe on YouTube to the letter and you will do just fine. The key is to take your time and make sure the phone is heated enough with the hair dryer or heat gun to ensure that the adhesive comes apart smoothly. Take extra special precaution not to crack the LCD screen when removing the glass (digitizer) from it
If you're not willing to take the chance, you could always send it to me (for free) but I can't guarantee a flawless victory
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Oh my Chad.... Lol
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I see what you did there...
If you decide to repair your screen yourself, there are also four transparent pieces of plastic that you need to put on the new screen.
They are for the capacitive buttons, so they redirect the light from the lights on the motherboard to the buttons.
Unless you don't want lights, of course. (I forgot to put them on mine lol, but I don't mind having no lights)
Also, when you put it back together, make sure to seal it very well on the outside so water doesn't get in and screw up the digitizer. You may have to use glue or something else as a sealant.
Every time it rains, my digitizer gets messed up from water getting in. (crossing my fingers for no permanent damage)
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Hello everyone this will be my first post on here I haven't really posted anything because most of my answers I find them on the search bar. But I haven't really found a solution to this problem. Well here is the story my friend found this sprint note 3 completely broken had no battery no stylus. It does have a bad imei, but I like to fix phones so she give it to me. I bought a verizon digitizer with frame and stylus I also bought a battery. Put it all back together but the cell phone wont power up I was wondering if any of you had any advice to what it could be? One are of the phone does gets really hot when plugged in the one with the green sticker. I was also wondering what arw the gold pins sticking out thanks.
Did she find it outside? I'm thinking along the lines of untraceable water damage.... shame, would have been one heck of a come up!!!
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Did she find it outside? I'm thinking along the lines of untraceable water damage.... shame, would have been one heck of a come up!!!
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Finally one reply lol, but I believe she did and it is a shame I will keep on trying to find a solution to it anyways.
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Dropped phone, now something appears in front of the front facing camera internally. MOD EDIT: Warranty and returns are not for accidental damage Thoughts? I'll upload pics after work.
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Dropped the phone and there's cosmetic damage. Is that a game changer?
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Hence something must of been shook loose. I'll upload another pic later.
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My S4 had the same problem. Took it to a repair guy who is comfortable taking the phones apart - it's a little gasket that looks like an o-ring that slips down in front of the camera - easy fix.
Good luck.
It's no longer water resistant once it's opened up too
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My S4 had the same problem. Took it to a repair guy who is comfortable taking the phones apart - it's a little gasket that looks like an o-ring that slips down in front of the camera - easy fix.
Good luck.
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Yep, exactly. Wonder how much labor cost this is?
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Yep, exactly. Wonder how much labor cost this is?
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He only charged me $10 and took him about 2 minutes start to finish.
They might charge you more than that cause you have to take off the display to get to the internal parts
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If there's no visual damage to the outside and NO water damage you can just run it back and they'll replace it. Dont tell them you dropped it, just say you tried using it and all pictures look this way. Should be no questions asked and replace honestly. Sucks though.
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Water damage HAS to be covered now since the phone is advertized as water resistant. Right?
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Water damage HAS to be covered now since the phone is advertized as water resistant. Right?
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Nope, if the back cover or charge port is not totally sealed and the indicator turns red, you'll pay your deductible or OOW fee.
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Water damage HAS to be covered now since the phone is advertized as water resistant. Right?
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Water resistant =/= waterproof
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I have the same issue with the front facing camera, only I never dropped mine. I started playing with the front camera on Friday and noticed a shadow along one side. At first, I thought this was some kind of filter I had accidentally applied. When I could not find a way to turn it off I thought maybe the top of my case was causing it. When I looked close, I saw that the top half of the camera was being blocked by this gasket. I took it to T-Mobile and they exchanged it as a manufacturer defect and I have a new one arriving today. Once the new on gets here I'll post some pics of the bad one.
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Fair enough, but as stated directly following your message, someone had the same issue, took the phone in and was replaced under warranty so our previous talks prove factual, dropped or not this is a warranty issue, not fraudulent?
Either way I appreciate the work you do to keep this place tidy, thanks man.
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Fair enough, but as stated directly following your message, someone had the same issue, took the phone in and was replaced under warranty so our previous talks prove factual, dropped or not this is a warranty issue, not fraudulent?
Either way I appreciate the work you do to keep this place tidy, thanks man.
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I sure try... Thanks. The difference with the post after mine is the phone was never dropped. Warranty is for defects. Insurance is for accidental damage or bricking your phone. My statement was meant for just that, if you do drop it then responsibility should be taken and it is not proper to ask here if you can get away with getting it fixed under warranty.
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Here are the pics I mentioned. Hopefully this does not turn into a widespread issue.
Front camera.
I have the same issue, didn't drop my phone. But the oring has shifted in front of the camera. Im wondering if I send it in if they'll fix it or just send a new one? Because I have a spigen glas.tr screen guard on it and I don't want to be out the money on it. I'd prefer they just fixed it.
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I have the same issue, didn't drop my phone. But the oring has shifted in front of the camera. Im wondering if I send it in if they'll fix it or just send a new one? Because I have a spigen glas.tr screen guard on it and I don't want to be out the money on it. I'd prefer they just fixed it.
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I literally smacked the ring out of the way of the ffc. Don't know but this problem seems to happen to a few people.
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Ffc
I had tried knocking it back in place, I'll give that another try I think..before I'm stuck warranting it.
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Hi guys! I just joined this site to share my problem with my new Galaxy S5.
It's been weeks since i got my new phone from T-Mobile. I love it! It's a expensive phone so a good cellphone case is a must. I have a case and screen protector to protect my device. Suddenly, I just found out the same problems you had with your phones. I've never dropped mine either. So I think it's gonna be a manufacturer defect. Something is blocking the front camera. Again, I never dropped my phone, it doesn't have any scratches on the screen and any dents on its body.
I went to my network provider and ask for help about this issue. They sent me a replacement phone (Galaxy S5) after 3 days then I sent over to them the defective one. They said that it depends on the manufacturer/service tech if the phone defect is under warranty or not. I'm still waiting for them to check the phone. Or else I'm gonna be charge $175 out of warranty fee!
I'll attach pictures of my previous Galaxy S5. I hope this is not a widespread problem. Share your thoughts too! Thanks!