My wife had a little crack in her S3. Then it became a bigger crack. Watched many videos, but apparently not the right ones. I attempted to replace just the $10 glass, but busted up the LCD in the process. Now I have to replace the whole LCD/Digitizer/Glass. The cost to buy the combo seems to be about the same as buying with the frame, which is a WHOLE lot easier to replace.
My question is, will I lose everything on her phone if I do the "simple" bezel replacement? Obviously, removing the battery won't wipe everything, but will unhooking those dozen ribbon cables disconnect some internal battery from the RAM?
I can't back anything up. The phone is password protected, so I can't access it from Windows via USB or from KIES.
I suppose if I can't retrieve the data any other way, it won't matter anyway. But I would like to try...
There shouldn't be any reason it would wipe the memory, NAND is none volatile therefore you can disconnect all power and it won't get wiped.
If you physically damage the NAND chip though the data may be irretrievable, just be careful and don't damage anything and you should be ok.
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You're right. It should have been in Q&A. So if you are a moderator, move it. Otherwise...
delsus said:
There shouldn't be any reason it would wipe the memory, NAND is none volatile therefore you can disconnect all power and it won't get wiped.
If you physically damage the NAND chip though the data may be irretrievable, just be careful and don't damage anything and you should be ok.
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That's what I was expecting. Thanks!
Ugh - so I bought this replacement screen and it probably just got shipped out. Turns out I have an i747 and I bought an i9300 frame/digitizer, LCD.
Is it true the guts won't fit right?
I tried to intercept the sale, but they probably already shipped.
Did I say UGH?
Nope. I did replace the hole frame + screen a couple of weeks ago. No problem.
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I recently took apart my galaxy note to replace the power jack. After i put it all together, the screen will not come on. The phone is on and will be recognized my a computer. The capacitive touch lights come on and haptic feedback functions when they are used. But the screen wont come on.
Were do i go from here.
You will likely need to take the device apart again, and re-trace your steps...
Chances are, you have a bad connection to the digitizer screen, and as you know, those connections are "very" small, and are easily damaged or connected improperly.
There really is no other choice, than to inspect the areas you worked on....g
gregsarg said:
You will likely need to take the device apart again, and re-trace your steps...
Chances are, you have a bad connection to the digitizer screen, and as you know, those connections are "very" small, and are easily damaged or connected improperly.
There really is no other choice, than to inspect the areas you worked on....g
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A little more information, I have the device apart right now.
I bought a used Note off of craigslist that had a broken screen and a bad SIM card slot. I transplanted that motherboard into my phone and the screen powers on. But with my motherboard it does not.
What should I look for specifically when inspecting the ribbon connections
That they are connected completely.
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That they are connected completely.
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Checked,
Phone reassembled completely, still nothing on screen.
Now what.
UPDATE: Motherboard wont power either screen. The bad motherboard will power both.
What is the defect, on the board that powers both screens ?
It's beginning to sound as if you now have two bad mother boards ?
Or at least, a partially working board.
Either way, the device is still broken....ouch
It may come down to taking the device for repair, or trying to find yet another board.
At this point, getting a complete and working device may be in order, as risking more time and money on devices for parts, isn't working out ..
I'm sorry, I don't have any further advice for you at this point ....g
First, you need to differentiate what you mean by "bad" motherboard, cuz it sounds like both motherboards are "bad" in some way.
Your first motherboard is not powering screen, but everything else works. Correct?
Your second motherboard, bought online with bad SIM slot, powers screen, but cannot be used with the bad SIM slot. Correct?
It sounds like your first MB has issues for screen, which is obvious, because the screen works with the second MB.
Then, you may try to replace the SIM slot on the second MB. I think figuring out the problem with the first MB will be exponentially harder, let alone fixing it.
Or, just sell EVERYTHING you have and pony up some cash and buy a working phone, instead of trying to fix this thing. Since your MB is recognized by PC, you can still save all your data.
Agreed ..g
ddochi11 said:
First, you need to differentiate what you mean by "bad" motherboard, cuz it sounds like both motherboards are "bad" in some way.
Your first motherboard is not powering screen, but everything else works. Correct?
Your second motherboard, bought online with bad SIM slot, powers screen, but cannot be used with the bad SIM slot. Correct?
It sounds like your first MB has issues for screen, which is obvious, because the screen works with the second MB.
Then, you may try to replace the SIM slot on the second MB. I think figuring out the problem with the first MB will be exponentially harder, let alone fixing it.
Or, just sell EVERYTHING you have and pony up some cash and buy a working phone, instead of trying to fix this thing. Since your MB is recognized by PC, you can still save all your data.
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Yes, I apologize. Let me clarify.
Motherboard #1: Does not power screen, but works fine otherwise.
Motherboard #2: Will not read SIM or microSD cards, but powers screens just fine.
I looked into what replacing the SIM and microSD system on the motherboard. Its very difficult.
On the sell EVERYTHING front. I recently sold a set of Rims I had for my car. By some miracle, I was eligible for an upgrade with AT&T. Galaxy Note II ordered.
But, if I can get a spare phone working. Id still like to fix this one.
In my opinion ....
Dump them as parts devices ....
In another few months, these devices will be selling cheap ....imho
Note 3 is already being developed, and the 1 will be rolling off the back end by August/September 2013.
I saw one for sale in Utah today for $125.00
So it's already begun ....IMHO ....g
gregsarg said:
In my opinion ....
Dump them as parts devices ....
In another few months, these devices will be selling cheap ....imho
Note 3 is already being developed, and the 1 will be rolling off the back end by August/September 2013.
I saw one for sale in Utah today for $125.00
So it's already begun ....IMHO ....g
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Ya, I noticed the price dropping. Id still like to fix it. if for no other reason than to fix it and have a spare phone.
I picked up my Note 2 a couple hours ago. Its a great phone.
Your gonna love the 2....
It's just a sweet running machine ....g
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Your gonna love the 2....
It's just a sweet running machine ....g
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I am loving the 2. Paranoid Rom installed and running like a dream.
So I screwed up my RAZR by changing system files with root. Summary: Recovery not an option, fastboot only way to go, but, the battery died.
I tried making a motorola factory cable. I tried hotwiring the battery. When all was said and done, I got nowhere.
Then I got my buddies RAZR. Not sure what he did to it, but the screen is shattered. So my thought was, of course, I can use his phone to charge my battery! :laugh:
It doesn't work. I ask my friend about it, this is what he tells me.
Him: "When we were disabling the phone she lady said that it may turn off the phone completely"
Me: "WHAT?"
Him: "I don't that's just what that verizon lady said. I'm guessing that the phone is all connected by radio waves and crap"
Me: "WHAT?"
Him: "Apparently turned it off"
Me: " Turned...it...off."
Him: "I guess so if it no worky"
Me: "WHAT?"
Him: "with newer phones like that they are able to actually turn on and off the phone and other crap like that"
Me: "WHAT?"
So. I ask you XDA. Once again. Can ya help me...help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
WHAT?
Seriously though, your friend said that a verizon employee disabled his phone? How? did they send a zip and have him install it? What are the circumstances preventing this from being verizon goofing up his gear, warranting them to replace it? Did he already goof it up? Was it already not turning on when he called, and after trying for a bit, verizon verified fubar?
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WHAT?
Seriously though, your friend said that a verizon employee disabled his phone? How? did they send a zip and have him install it? What are the circumstances preventing this from being verizon goofing up his gear, warranting them to replace it? Did he already goof it up? Was it already not turning on when he called, and after trying for a bit, verizon verified fubar?
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Thank you for replying.
As mentioned above, his screen is shattered. Pretty nicely too. Of his own doing. I would assume he went in to the Verizon store, and the conversation above followed. There should be nothing wrong with the ROM. I have no idea what they could have done to it.
I will tell you this though. I took out his battery, put in mine. Here's what I've got.
When plugging into a charger I get one of three results.
1. White LED that turns on and immediately shuts off
2. Faint...and I mean faint...red LED for a split second that fades
3. Nothing.
Another buddy of mine asked me what happens when I hold the volume down and power for 10 seconds (no not trying to load bootloader)
Zilch. Nada. Nothing happens.
I was looking over at ifixit.com at how to dismantle a RAZR.
Theoretically, using that guide, I could take this screen shattered RAZR's motherboard and attach it to my ROM corrupted RAZR's screen.
If:
1. His motherboard is also destroyed
2. Verizon somehow deactivated the motherboard itself or wiped the rom
3. That guide and others mentioned that there is one unit that once you take apart can not be put back, you have to order a new put together unit. I believe it was talking about the camera area, not sure.
3a. Assuming the camera area is non-replaceable, the phone will not work without it.
3b. They weren't just talking about that protecting cover over the area.
I am much better at fixing problems on a device, then fixing a device itself. Obviously.
Thanks again for replying.
Honestly I am suspecting your friend is mistaking verizon removing his plans from the phone, with bricking it. I haven't heard of verizon intentionally bricking someones phone, even with a cracked screen. the only way I could even see them doing that is with an OTA file, or had him download a corrupted zip, then install it which with a cracked screen is unlikely on both accounts since both actions require user input. If the phone wasn't event on, then it would be impossible. And I mean, why would they do that? If anything they would just want it sent in, not nuke it, then hand it back to the customer. Doesn't mean phone is not screwed( I had a droidx meet a terrible fate via 12 foot drop, screen down onto bricks) just that if it is, it isn't verizons doing. Depending on what happened to it, the board could be all sorts of goofed, and the screen is just what you can physically see.
In light of that, have you considered swapping the screen/digitizer of your bricked phone with the cracked one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fSED86mLs
Less messy, less risk, though she won't be as water resistant then, but it is the same steps as disassembling the phone for the motherboard, and you don't have to disrupt as many components, so less opportunity for error.
If you do it, remember that the screen and the digitizer MUST be replaced as a unit
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In light of that, have you considered swapping the screen/digitizer of your bricked phone with the cracked one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0fSED86mLs
Less messy, less risk, though she won't be as water resistant then, but it is the same steps as disassembling the phone for the motherboard, and you don't have to disrupt as many components, so less opportunity for error.
If you do it, remember that the screen and the digitizer MUST be replaced as a unit
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Screen and digitizer, which will be one unit when I take it out of my bricked phone correct?
A second question, even more stupid...what do you think the changes are that my buddies phone is fine and this will work?
In other words, could his phone not be turning on solely because the screen is damaged? Is that likely?
If I were to get this to work the easy way, I would eventually do it the hard way (take his motherboard for my unit) because mine is a bit shinier.
Thanks again.
EDIT: Just an FYI, I'm not stalling on doing this, I currently don't have Torx screwdrivers, I will get hold of some soon. I have been able to get out the batteries with pliers so far.
They are attached, but you can accidently separate them, which then you could be screwed, i personally have never done it so i would suggest you watch and read several tutorials to make yourself really comfortable with the process.
As far as your buddies phone... Completely dependent on how the phone dropped, and how much impact on what part of the phone.... The drop might have knocked the battery circuit loose.... Damaged the camera or other part of the phone disrupting a circuit, or the shock if the drop could have severely damaged the board.... Only one way to find out
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Draxin said:
They are attached, but you can accidently separate them, which then you could be screwed, i personally have never done it so i would suggest you watch and read several tutorials to make yourself really comfortable with the process.
As far as your buddies phone... Completely dependent on how the phone dropped, and how much impact on what part of the phone.... The drop might have knocked the battery circuit loose.... Damaged the camera or other part of the phone disrupting a circuit, or the shock if the drop could have severely damaged the board.... Only one way to find out
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Sir I salute you and thank you for your input and advice. -Tyler
Your welcome, good luck
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Your welcome, good luck
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It worked! I put my buddies motherboard onto my phone! Or you could say I put my screen onto his motherboard same difference. Thanks for the help. I picked up an awesome tool set, and used the ifixit guide. WOO!
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It worked! I put my buddies motherboard onto my phone! Or you could say I put my screen onto his motherboard same difference. Thanks for the help. I picked up an awesome tool set, and used the ifixit guide. WOO!
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Sweet!! Glad it worked out for you:highfive:. Now be careful with your system files :laugh:
Hi guys,
My journey with the Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 seems to have come to an end. I gave the phone to the service center coz the screen broke and nothing was visible. So I thought it was only a display thing and changing it would solve the problem. But now it seems the motherboard needs to be changed too and there's absolutely no point changing the display and motherboard considering how expensive they are.
So my situation is...Is there anyway I can retrieve the contents of the Internal SDCard? Is the Internal SDCard like a memory card which I can put in a card reader?
Or is there noway I can recover the Internal SDCard now that the motherboard is dead.
Would appreciate the help.
Cheers!
Your mobo went dead when dropped or they told you it was dead?
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gastonw said:
Your mobo went dead when dropped or they told you it was dead?
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It felt out of my pocket while I was sitting in the car. So the height wasn't even that much, and the screen cracked. The phone wasn't showing anything so I thought it's a screen issue. After the drop, it was getting hot when I would put the battery in, even though I wouldn't press the power button and start it. There was nothing coming on the display.
I've dropped it so much worse before. I thought that it shouldn't have damaged the motherboard. I'd given it for screen replacement but the service center people now tell me both need to be replaced. I think they must've changed the screen and tried starting it but to no avail.
Anyway I can recover contents of the InternalSD?
Your only slim chance of getting stuff off the phone is to try companies that recover data from dead HDD's (and that's very unlikely, but you might as well try. Also try other local mobile repair shops as well; you never know). They might be able to help. If you don't have your stuff backed up, you have zero chance of recovering it otherwise as the internal storage is a chip on the MB.
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Your only slim chance of getting stuff off the phone is to try companies that recover data from dead HDD's (and that's very unlikely, but you might as well try. Also try other local mobile repair shops as well; you never know). They might be able to help. If you don't have your stuff backed up, you have zero chance of recovering it otherwise as the internal storage is a chip on the MB.
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Don't think spending 16.5k INR on a new screen and motherboard is worth it, is it?
Might as well buy a cheap Android phone..
Screen + mobo = 300 bucks = brand new high end phone
Or a donor.
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Yours/Gaston's suggestion is right. Unless you really really like the S2, for the money you're better off getting something new.
Hello,
My friend has problems with her SGS3. It's about 1 year old and it started restarting and turning off itself. Sometimes it's on a keypress, sometimes while charging and something it just went off without touching anything. She sent it to repair and they said that there is some damage on motherboard from water (but it was never wet so it's weird) and it's glass is broken (it felt on the floor and broke a few days after buying), but the screen and touch digitizer work fine.
Since the repair is more expensive than new device, she wants to check if there is some software problems before giving it to someone who can try to fix it. The phone is not rooted, so is there any easy way to check its logs (some app or something)? Is it even possible without rooting?
In case of hardware problems, what should she do now? If the mainboard is broken and the glass is broken too, it's almost impossible to sell it for parts because only battery and soem minor parts are usable. Is it worth repairing the motherboard?
Here is the picture from the repair service: http://i.imgur.com/pF92OgB.jpg
xplod2841 said:
Hello,
My friend has problems with her SGS3. It's about 1 year old and it started restarting and turning off itself. Sometimes it's on a keypress, sometimes while charging and something it just went off without touching anything. She sent it to repair and they said that there is some damage on motherboard from water (but it was never wet so it's weird) and it's glass is broken (it felt on the floor and broke a few days after buying), but the screen and touch digitizer work fine.
Since the repair is more expensive than new device, she wants to check if there is some software problems before giving it to someone who can try to fix it. The phone is not rooted, so is there any easy way to check its logs (some app or something)? Is it even possible without rooting?
In case of hardware problems, what should she do now? If the mainboard is broken and the glass is broken too, it's almost impossible to sell it for parts because only battery and soem minor parts are usable. Is it worth repairing the motherboard?
Here is the picture from the repair service: http://i.imgur.com/pF92OgB.jpg
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Isn't that the USB port? Looks like it's already fried. From the looks of it, the service center is right it's a hardware problem and for them to say that the motherboard is broken probably means other components are also fried. In my opinion it's better to buy a new phone as a repairing it outside warranty is much more costly than buying of a new phone.
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Isn't that the USB port? Looks like it's already fried. From the looks of it, the service center is right it's a hardware problem and for them to say that the motherboard is broken probably means other components are also fried. In my opinion it's better to buy a new phone as a repairing it outside warranty is much more costly than buying of a new phone.
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Yes, it looks like USB port. Maybe something is fried, but the phone works so all chips and electronics must be okay. They said that there is corrosion on the motherboard. The phone was never wet but it can be due to condensation or humidity. I have a friend who told me that he can fix it if there is only little corrosion, but before trying, I would like to take a look on logs if there is some software problems. Another friend told me to wipe and flash original kernel and ROM from fresh, but I don't think that this is a smart move since the port could be broken and we could brick the device if it lose connection during flashing.
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Yes, it looks like USB port. Maybe something is fried, but the phone works so all chips and electronics must be okay. They said that there is corrosion on the motherboard. The phone was never wet but it can be due to condensation or humidity. I have a friend who told me that he can fix it if there is only little corrosion, but before trying, I would like to take a look on logs if there is some software problems. Another friend told me to wipe and flash original kernel and ROM from fresh, but I don't think that this is a smart move since the port could be broken and we could brick the device if it lose connection during flashing.
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I see... so the phone still works. That type of damage is probabaly because of humidity like what you suspect. In my opinion further use of the phone with an existing hardware problem can lead to a more bigger problem so no logs can be of help here. That fried usb port can also hinder on flashing a new rom like what you said as it may fail during the flash that can corrupt the internal memory of the phone. I think your friend's options are only two. Have it repaired or just buy a new one.
Yes it works but it's barely usable. It's blocking (getting stuck) and restarting all the time. Do you know maybe how to read those logs? I never used logs so I don't know. I was googling about it but I didn't understand it well. It seems that the phone has to be rooted.
Anybody know a free data recovery app for an Oppo A72 water damaged phone
Unless you can get it to boot you're not getting that data.
Pull battery. Place in very warm (max 110F), dry room dissembled as much as practical with a fan on it for at least 3 days.
Try again.
Do Not use anhydrous isopropyl alcohol as a drying agent as it will poison the TFF display!!!
blackhawk said:
Unless you can get it to boot you're not getting that data.
Pull battery. Place in very warm (max 110F), dry room dissembled as much as practical with a fan on it for at least 3 days.
Try again.
Do Not use anhydrous isopropyl alcohol as a drying agent as it will poison the TFF display!!!
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Hi I have a very specific question about this, I have a water damaged phone and I was thinking to sell it maybe somebody would use anything the camera module or whatever is it dangerous for potentially retrieving my data? In case it not turns on could they recover anything? It is a Samsung S21U anyway.
Download Broken Android Data Extraction is recommended here https://www.coolmuster.com/android/recover-data-from-water-damaged-android.html as it could still access the phone form a pc even when it is off. What do you think? (also in case this tool can access data can I also use it to wipe the storage clean?) Thank you.
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Hi I have a very specific question about this, I have a water damaged phone and I was thinking to sell it maybe somebody would use anything the camera module or whatever is it dangerous for potentially retrieving my data? In case it not turns on could they recover anything? It is a Samsung S21U anyway.
Download Broken Android Data Extraction is recommended here https://www.coolmuster.com/android/recover-data-from-water-damaged-android.html as it could still access the phone form a pc even when it is off. What do you think? (also in case this tool can access data can I also use it to wipe the storage clean?) Thank you.
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Who knows? Since you can't wipe it the data is potentially retrievable.
Being water damaged though it's basically junk. More a matter of when the modules will fail then if.
blackhawk said:
Who knows? Since you can't wipe it the data is potentially retrievable.
Being water damaged though it's basically junk. More a matter of when the modules will fail then if.
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Yes, you are probably right! Thank you for your answer!