I need replace digitalizer screen, do you know any link to do it?
thank you....... I need your help
If youre not confident and ask about links to do that, Id recommend service, warranty or not, digitizer layer is glued to screen and anyone who hasnt enough experience will just mess it up badly
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If youre not confident and ask about links to do that, Id recommend service, warranty or not, digitizer layer is glued to screen and anyone who hasnt enough experience will just mess it up badly
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then, it´s better replace lcd+digitalizer,for me to do it.
do you think so?
Its certainly better to replace whole screen, but still even better is to do it in service, i wouldnt do it if I havent had any previous experience/wouldnt be able to find how to do it by myself, that screen isnt exactly cheap, if you dont have problems with that, go on
I have two words to say:
1. I don't know why people answers: 'go to service'; he don't ask forum for answers like that!
2. I never dismantle DX but on other HTC devices (and I'm preaty sure here is the same) the LCD has nothing to do with digitizer. The LCD is inside the phone and on top of that is the outer case and on that is digitizer. Digitizer can be found on market glued on case or simple (cheaper but harder to replace). The link between them is a thin band.
If I'm wrong please correct me because there is some time since I haven't worked with such devices (hard or soft) and on that time digitizers were resistive not capacitive...
Conclusion: be carefull and first of all try to dismantle your phone. If you succeed you can decide what piece you have to replace, LCD, digitizer or both...
I just pointed out that if someone has no idea how to do such thing (this was nicely indicated by asking about links how to do it), it is pretty hard task to do and might end bad (and I mean really end like this, not like "you can brick phone this way, but it wont happen anyway if you dont just have big bad luck"), he will end with no warranty (not like unlocking bootloader, they should still replace bad screen when unlocked, at least only warranty service in our country is doing it like this, they are cool ), unless it was some software voodoo which messed up with screen this badly after opening bootloader, or own fault which isnt covered by warranty. But it doesnt matter, we dont know the story and I just pointed out, that if someone wants really to do this, he should at least some iniaciative, like "is better this way or this another way" instead of asking for links, which, and its friendly advice, would be better solved by some person who is acctualy providing some guarantee that he will repair it how it should be, since he get paid for it.
I am not trying to demotivate him, in the end, its not my phone...
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Hi,
I have a Sprint Touch Pro2, recently it has been dropped and a little rock pushed the digitizer in,
I would like to know, those that own one, do you suggest replacing just the digitizer, or the screen as well? I read that it was very difficult to replace, if anyone can point me to the right thread that describes, or has a 'HOW TO'!
I am not an ignorant user, i did my research, but before i go ahead and take my phone apart, a confirmation would be helpful!
Thank you all!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-618793.html
There's a "how to" down the screen in that link...looks like I'd better hope I never break the digitizer...
HIT this
Commonwarrior downloaded the entire repair manual for the TP2, awesome help for all us owners!!!! Many cudos to him heres the thread with the .rar file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=595996
Go here for some hints on places for repair parts Mikes been here for us all FOREVER, another great source:
http://www.mikechannon.net/page1.html
Know you did your homework, so did some us at times and these are the greatest aids I've come across in the endless Google searchs (lol), you'll get er done if nothing else understand it's not any good the way it is without a try - Go For It!! Can always send it in after the champion try, right???
PS, do both at the same time why do one without the other anyway???? You're already in there!!!
The thread that Adam and others are using for development level conversations about the unlocking of the bootloader is awesome, but it goes over the head of many of us enthusiastic noobs.
This thread is so that we can try and move our questions and confusion to here so as to un-clog the other thread.
It looks like the only way to bypass the bootloader we have seen so far, is to perform a hardware mod. After the hardware mod, we should be able to boot from SD or reinstall the ROM.
Discuss!
If i first get to have the chip from outside USA i surely will go for it, if its totally worthy.
Really, for me, it depends on just how involved the hardware mod is---whether it requires soldering and such.
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I wouldn't mind doing it myself, no matter the level of difficulty. Also a send-in service by some 3rd party company (N2A comes to mind). We'll see what the success rate is, and what can be done.
I already opted for $50 more than the KF, then another $40 for a 32gb sd card... i cant see spending even mor eto buy the mod chip. At that point, i shouldve bought a better tablet.
I'll wait on a software bypass, it'll get here eventually.
Plus, i have no interest in linux. I doubt i even need ICS, but if it comes and its free... why not?
From what I have read so far the hardware mod would not be challenging or expensive. Two screws and 4 solder points. According to Adam the chip is only $3 USD, and I would assume that it could be programed with a printer port.
I already opted for $50 more than the KF, then another $40 for a 32gb sd card... i cant see spending even mor eto buy the mod chip. At that point, i shouldve bought a better tablet.
I'll wait on a software bypass, it'll get here eventually.
Plus, i have no interest in linux. I doubt i even need ICS, but if it comes and its free... why not?
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I think the cost of the SD is irrelevant. You would have to do this with any tablet, and if your comparing to the KF then this one section of your argument is even more so invalid.
The mod chip also looks like it will be very inexpensive.
EDIT: I highly doubt ICS will be released for our tablets by B&N ever... So we will be waiting for someone like the CM team to get it working for us.
The hardware mod interests me even if solely as a way to learn a bit about embedded security. I do find it unsettling that I can't install linux on my linux computer.
I don't want to be dependent on having a boot sdcard installed at all times. A hardware modification is good ONLY if it leads to PERMANENTLY disabling the anti-hack mechanism so that the hardware modification doesn't have to be performed again every time the device is booted up.
I would accept precisely this;
Plug in some device,
Boot on sdcard,
Modify the secure boot process WITHIN DEVICE STORAGE (not within RAM),
Remove device,
Store on shelf until it is needed for another hacking project.
There are multiple options for modification of the secure boot process, in particular, replacing the signing keys stored on the device allowing us to use OUR OWN signing key to satisfy the secure boot process. Another option is to eliminate the signature check. I believe that the former will be simpler since it is just a DATA modification rather than reverse engineering.
I wonder if the hardware has an equivalent of "S-OFF" that HTC phones have? As I recall, on most HTC phones, there is a ONE BYTE EDIT that has to be made within one partition of the eMMC to TOTALLY disable all of the device's bootloader sig checks and hardware write protect. The issue was that the partition in question would be hardware write protected. Presumably, with the hardware modification for NT, a similar state *should* be achievable.
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Would you hardware mod your NT?
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Absolutely not!
I also wouldn't because you never will get your in the same condition as it was before you opened it and everybody can see that you did something to the device. You also don't have warranty anymore after that process.
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I also wouldn't because you never will get your in the same condition as it was before you opened it and everybody can see that you did something to the device. You also don't have warranty anymore after that process.
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Whaaaaa???
Unlike you, most intelligent people will select jeweler's tools to open something like this rather than a crowbar and a sledgehammer.
Further, most people would actually perform the modification using a temperature controlled and grounded soldering iron, rather than an acetylene torch, thus no damage caused even internally.
As far as warranty goes, it is EASY to restore it to factory condition, unless you use the Neanderthal approach to hardware modification, in which case warranty provision is determined by YOUR HONESTY to only warranty it for something that YOU DID NOT CAUSE (in which case there is no morality issue to be worried over).
I also wouldn't because you never will get your in the same condition as it was before you opened it and everybody can see that you did something to the device. You also don't have warranty anymore after that process.
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Soldering is not that big a deal once you have developed the touch. I am fairly certain that I could solder the four wires required for this chip and then later un-solder them and no one would be able to tell.
It's a great device regardless of installing a ROM. I just rooted it and installed the gapps and OTA block. I still have all the B&N stuff and everything work fine. I have all the apps loaded I want (that make sense without gps and 3g) and I WOULD hardware modify this puppy in a heartbeat to get back what I have if B&N happens to force an OTA through that took away root.
I have been having a lot of fun trying lots of different apps and schemes. The hardware mod is easy and I have already taken it apart and looked at where the soldering goes and it is back together without a hitch.
Big hand to the devs who are doing their thing so we can do ours.
Bill
Oh yes, I'm sure he had a rock and mallet in mind for the modification. How neanderthal of him to suggest that hardware modification is well out of his, and many other's, reach.
It's easy to unroot. I doubt physically messing around with the internals using any manner of ultra sophisticated museum art thief tools will leave behind changes that are unnoticeable.
Duely blundered from my thunderdolt
I would do it just to do it. I am one of those guys that just like to mod stuff for the hell of it. No, I'm not very good at creating any of the mods, but if it will make my experience better and it's not rocket surgery, I'm game.
As for the warranty issue and opening up the case, it really doesn't look like its that big of a deal. I am guessing that with a set of precision screwdrivers and a guitar pick it can be opened simply and be very nearly undetectable. Besides, if I am going to open it and solder it, I am not worried about the warranty anyway. If someone IS worried about it, then they shouldn't be doing anything that will void it.
JM2C
Can anyone help me out in this situation?
I sent in my touchpad to get repaired for cracks near the speaker but I had CM9 installed on it and it voided the warranty
My Touchpad was dead and I didn't have my charger for it so I couldn't wipe everything with webos doctor.
Today I got a letter in the post from SBE Ltd saying that my Touchpad couldn't be repaired the reason was ''Unauthorized software upgrade - Warranty void'' The faults found were Housing Rear - Cracked and Wrong Software version. The parts to be changed or repaired are replacement case and Software update
I was wondering if anyone could help me out in this situation. They want £294 for the Touchpad to be repaired because the warranty was voided and all they need to do is doctor it and replace the rear housing. They also are charging me if I want the Touchpad back unrepaired!
Is there anyway I can get my Touchpad repaired or sent back to me for free? I was thinking about playing dumb when I call them up but I don't know.
Please help me out
I think your options are very limited... if any.
There is a reason why devs make it clear in their statements that you are doing the modding at your own risk.
We all know that by modding and loading a custom rom you did not cause any physical harm to the device... it's the fall that broke it.
It's just that the OEMs (HP in this case) are using the "unauthorized software use" as an excuse to deny you the warranty service.
I personally do not agree with this policy but they set it up this way so they can wiggle out of warranty repair when ever possible.
I hope others have better news for you but I think you are SOL... Sorry...
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I think your options are very limited... if any.
There is a reason why devs make it clear in their statements that you are doing the modding at your own risk.
We all know that by modding and loading a custom rom you did not cause any physical harm to the device... it's the fall that broke it.
It's just that the OEMs (HP in this case) are using the "unauthorized software use" as an excuse to deny you the warranty service.
I personally do not agree with this policy but they set it up this way so they can wiggle out of warranty repair when ever possible.
I hope others have better news for you but I think you are SOL... Sorry...
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Thanks for your reply.
I'll call up the repair company sometime this week.
I didn't even drop the Touchpad. It was always in the official case. I think it's a known hardware defect.
Shall I ring them up and deny ever installing any unauthorized software and act stupid?
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Thanks for your reply.
I'll call up the repair company sometime this week.
I didn't even drop the Touchpad. It was always in the official case. I think it's a known hardware defect.
Shall I ring them up and deny ever installing any unauthorized software and act stupid?
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You need to actually read your warranty, and tell them of your interpretation of it. Be forceful that un-authorized software is not stated in the warranty as being an exclusion.
I have attached a link to your warranty information here:http://www.hpwebos.com/us/support/contact/LimitedWarranty_HPwebOS2011.pdf
Put particular emphasis on these areas:
HARDWARE: HP warrants to the original purchaser
(“Customer”) that new HP branded hardware products will be
free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal
use, for one (1) year from the original purchase date, and that
refurbished HP branded hardware products (marked and sold
as such by HP) will be free from defects in workmanship and
materials, under normal use, for ninety (90) days from the
original purchase date.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES: Should a covered defect occur during
the warranty period and you notify HP, your sole and exclusive
remedy shall be, at HP’s sole option and expense, to repair
or replace the product or software.
They may argue this:
EXCLUSIONS: This Limited Warranty does not apply (1) to
damage to the surface of the product, including cracks or
scratches on the LCD touchscreen or outside casing; (2) to
damage caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation,
storage or testing, unauthorized attempts to open, repair, or
modify the product, or any other cause beyond the range of
the intended use; (3) to damage caused by accident, fire, dirt,
sand, moisture or liquids, power changes, other hazards, or
acts of God; (4) to damage caused by use of the product with
any non-HP device or service if such device or service causes
the problem; or (5) if any HP serial number has been removed,
defaced or altered.
But you should argue this:
EXCLUSIONS: This Limited Warranty does not apply (1) to
damage to the surface of the product, including cracks or
scratches on the LCD touchscreen or outside casing; (2) to
damage caused by misuse, neglect, improper installation,
storage or testing, unauthorized attempts to open, repair, or
modify the product, or any other cause beyond the range of
the intended use; (3) to damage caused by accident, fire, dirt,
sand, moisture or liquids, power changes, other hazards, or
acts of God; (4) to damage caused by use of the product with
any non-HP device or service if such device or service causes
the problem; or (5) if any HP serial number has been removed,
defaced or altered.
Tell them to explain how an "un-authorized" operating system caused material defects in workmanship!
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They may also argue that installing the "un-authorized" software does not constitute "normal" use. You should then argue what the interpretation of "normal" is. I would suggest that after discontinuing the product and support, and a large percentage of users running android on their Touchpad's, that normal use would be installing Android.
Thank you so much for pointing that out. I thought all hopes were lost.
Shall I try it with the Palm live chat first? I'm not very confident when trying to get my point across over the phone. (I'm only 15)
When or if I call them up, could you tell me what to say to them and how to start the conversation?
Sorry for so many questions.
How much are they charging to send it back without repairs? Its hard to believe they would charge you anything other than shipping costs.
I would start the conversation straight out saying that you do not understand why they are denying coverage based on "un-authorized" software... I would have them explain to you how this has caused damage to the device. Have them prove that your TouchPad became defective as a direct cause of the custom rom usage. If they point to the fact that this is was a "improper use" or "improper installation", I would argue that point as well... have them define what "improper" use means. To me, that implies using the device for purposes other than what it was originally designed for... as in tablet PC Vs... a frisbee.
The fact that you used the device as a tablet pc (as intended) but with a "improper installation", is fishy and sketch at best... ultimately, I would argue that the use of "improper installation" had nothing to do with a known manufacturing defect (cracked case).
And a trick I usually pull is if the guys/gal helping you seem uncooperative, ask for the supervisor or manager... often times, I find that they have the authority to make the call on cases such as yours where as the tech support person might have to clear their decisions with their manager. Basically, it would be harder for that manager/supervisor to give you the bad news (I hope otherwise) Vs. having another person tell you on their behalf.
Good luck...
I've just had an hour long chat with one of the reps on the live chat
http://pastebin.com/KJC3nLmT
They were no help at all
sayeef said:
I've just had an hour long chat with one of the reps on the live chat
http://pastebin.com/KJC3nLmT
They were no help at all
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They sure are a difficult bunch... it seems like they cannot be reasoned with at all!
It would seem that the implicit meaning of the conversation is that they don't care what you do software wise with the Touchpad, as long as it arrived in the repair facility with WebOS on it.
It seems like you are in a difficult situation with your device already being in for repair. What happened with the voice call escalation?
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How much are they charging to send it back without repairs? Its hard to believe they would charge you anything other than shipping costs.
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£20 for the device back without repairs. Blasphemy.
cvcduty said:
I would start the conversation straight out saying that you do not understand why they are denying coverage based on "un-authorized" software... I would have them explain to you how this has caused damage to the device. Have them prove that your TouchPad became defective as a direct cause of the custom rom usage. If they point to the fact that this is was a "improper use" or "improper installation", I would argue that point as well... have them define what "improper" use means. To me, that implies using the device for purposes other than what it was originally designed for... as in tablet PC Vs... a frisbee.
The fact that you used the device as a tablet pc (as intended) but with a "improper installation", is fishy and sketch at best... ultimately, I would argue that the use of "improper installation" had nothing to do with a known manufacturing defect (cracked case).
And a trick I usually pull is if the guys/gal helping you seem uncooperative, ask for the supervisor or manager... often times, I find that they have the authority to make the call on cases such as yours where as the tech support person might have to clear their decisions with their manager. Basically, it would be harder for that manager/supervisor to give you the bad news (I hope otherwise) Vs. having another person tell you on their behalf.
Good luck...
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Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.
Can you look through my chat log with HP and tell me how I can improve?
Thanks
I didn't bother with the voice call escalation because I'm from the UK and the rep from Palm is from the US
I might call up tomorrow. Shall I call them both up (HP and the company that is repairing) or shall I only call up one?
Once again, thanks for everyone helping me out in a situation which I thought was impossible to get out of
This is unbelievable
What a bunch of pricks.
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This is unbelievable
What a bunch of pricks.
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I tried the web support and was drawn to a similar conclusion. It is easy for them just to say "no" and say it is because of policy; I'd say it is a standard answer.
Anything for them to get out of honoring the warranty... what a bunch of criminals. At least they will ship it back to you. The representative I spoke to said that sometimes it can take months for it to be returned!
I have dealt with tech/customer support such as this before. They are often given a script to read from and they are hard to deal with.
Your best bet... for now, would be to see if the phone support people (HP would be my guess) are little bit more understanding and reasonable. Like I said, ask for a manager/supervisor if the first person is not working with you.
At the end of it all, if you can get them to return the device to you at a reasonable cost (hopefully as close to free as possible) get the device to factory state and send it back for repair. But since they already have your device on record as "warranty voided", make sure that they will allow you free warranty service once WebOS is restored.
If this is still not acceptable, I would say, just live with the small crack. Afterall, if you have it under a cover, you will never even notice it. For the price you paid for the device, this might be too much of a hassle to deal with afterall.
Again, best of luck and I hope the phone support will be more reasonable then the live chat robots...
cvcduty said:
I have dealt with tech/customer support such as this before. They are often given a script to read from and they are hard to deal with.
Your best bet... for now, would be to see if the phone support people (HP would be my guess) are little bit more understanding and reasonable. Like I said, ask for a manager/supervisor if the first person is not working with you.
At the end of it all, if you can get them to return the device to you at a reasonable cost (hopefully as close to free as possible) get the device to factory state and send it back for repair. But since they already have your device on record as "warranty voided", make sure that they will allow you free warranty service once WebOS is restored.
If this is still not acceptable, I would say, just live with the small crack. Afterall, if you have it under a cover, you will never even notice it. For the price you paid for the device, this might be too much of a hassle to deal with afterall.
Again, best of luck and I hope the phone support will be more reasonable then the live chat robots...
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I'll ring them tomorrow when I come back from school.
I used the warranty check on the HP site and it says that my Touchpads warranty is active and it will expire on the 20th of September.
If I get my device back unrepaired, shall I try to get another repair started?
Well, that would be entirely up to you... If they get the device back to you before the warranty expires and you still want to deal with the hassle, I would say, sure.
But, before you give up... let's hope phone support can help to resolve the matter to your satisfaction first...
Your other option is to try and get the device back, revert it to stock and then re-submit it. Still no guarantee, since they will have it on file that you had a non-standard ROM on the device. That said, if it boots into WebOS and they can make the repairs to confirm functionality - this stint of non-standard OS may not crop up on their radar.
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(In general)
The issue HP has presently is they can't guarantee service or repair if they fixed your hardware under a ROM which they didn't install. Theoretically, if they botched something in CW Recovery or the ROM (CM or otherwise not WebOS), you as the consumer would be all over HP to not just replace the gear, but attempt all wordly efforts to recover the loss of personal data or information. This is a no-win and high risk situation for HP on a per-consumer transaction. To avoid this risk, they'll cut the consumer off at every corner from tampering with what they as the manufacturer push to market or certify the product for.
The same holds true in any industry. When consumers push the product outside the realm of what the manufacturer installed/certified the product for - you won't get assistance or support under the warranty. If you install 33" tires on your truck, but it's only rated for wheels up to 30" - you won't get warranty support. If you put in an aftermarket engine - you won't get warranty support. If your PC is only rated up to Win XP, and you push it to Vista or Win 7 - you won't get warranty support.
Prickish or not, that's the reality of support versus consumer expectation.
--McBean
McBeanTIO said:
Prickish or not, that's the reality of support versus consumer expectation.
--McBean
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Unfortunately, that is the reality. I don't want to discourage anyone from attempting to have their hardware issues resolved by HP, but the first course of action (if possible) should be to restore to factory WebOS prior to contacting them for any support/warranty.
I thought US passed law saying software doesn't void hardware warranties... since it is same as rooting/jailbreaking and something was passed saying that it doesn't void the hardware part of it. I know you aren't in US but HP is, and it should still follow that rule
unless HP's UK branch operates under a different set of rules
tell them to send it back and superglue the cracks
Hello, looking for a broken/borked/dead HTC One to attempt a different disassembly method to try to help the One community.
It is my understanding that they are glued together, not screwed, and that the suction cup method does not work. I used to retrofit headlights that also used glues, some heat glues, some needed a solvent. I have a lot of technical skill, and i would like to try my hand at popping one apart WITHOUT destroying the case/screen. I dont care if its water damaged, cracked screen, whatever, as long as its intact.
Posted this in all HTC One sections, please PM me if you have one or know of one, i'll pay shipping to and fro (i will NOT attempt repairs, JUST non-destructive disassembly) and post the results and a video on youtube if successful, and ship the unit back disassembled if successful, and not damaged further if not successful.
Please PM if interested or if you have any heads up to exchange contact information.
Thank you,
Slade8525
Goodluck.
Sent from the Sexiest Android Device (HTC One)
this might alittle hard to come by considering it is still a pretty new phone and if anyone had problems they more then likely exchanged it for a working model..good luck though!
i can wait. someone is bound to break one.
Hi guys,
First post on these forums. I hope I'm not double posting but I could find quite what I was looking for.
My brother dropped his SK17i, the screen is cracked but still completely working, and the earpiece doesn't appear to be working ie. during a call you cannot hear the person talking but they can. The headphone jack works for a call though, and no other speakers are damaged. I downloaded ToggleHeadset2 but it wont open so I assume it won't work, but I tried SoundAbout and it also doesn't improve the situation any. Pretty sure its just a broken earpiece speaker which needs replaced.
Its running Android 4.0.2. (Latest Sony firmware update). I'd like to get into mobile phone fixing and he said if I can sort it out its mine. I'm pretty confident about having a hoke about inside it cause i've messed with laptops and desktops before but I'd like a bit of advice if possible.
I've found lots of good guides to open the phone, replacing the screen will be no problem, but I want to sort the speaker before investing in the screen which is dearer.
My questions are:
1. Is this the component I need to buy? <url removed> darn...can't post links yet! Ok well could someone link me to the component I would need?
2. What specific tools will I need for this? Soldering required etc?
I'm sorry if these are easily answerable elsewhere, I tried...
sjkreid said:
Hi guys,
First post on these forums. I hope I'm not double posting but I could find quite what I was looking for.
My brother dropped his SK17i, the screen is cracked but still completely working, and the earpiece doesn't appear to be working ie. during a call you cannot hear the person talking but they can. The headphone jack works for a call though, and no other speakers are damaged. I downloaded ToggleHeadset2 but it wont open so I assume it won't work, but I tried SoundAbout and it also doesn't improve the situation any. Pretty sure its just a broken earpiece speaker which needs replaced.
Its running Android 4.0.2. (Latest Sony firmware update). I'd like to get into mobile phone fixing and he said if I can sort it out its mine. I'm pretty confident about having a hoke about inside it cause i've messed with laptops and desktops before but I'd like a bit of advice if possible.
I've found lots of good guides to open the phone, replacing the screen will be no problem, but I want to sort the speaker before investing in the screen which is dearer.
My questions are:
1. Is this the component I need to buy? <url removed> darn...can't post links yet! Ok well could someone link me to the component I would need?
2. What specific tools will I need for this? Soldering required etc?
I'm sorry if these are easily answerable elsewhere, I tried...
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see bro its always risky to work with the device opened up and you might go wrong also sometimes.. a good advice is take the phone for Service to Sony if you are still in warranty. if you are not in warranty and cannot afford to spend money i would say there would be some 3rd party repairing centers in your city where they charge a little less... whatever it is no one here on XDA developers would be blamed if you mess up with your phone
Al the Best bro
Best Regards
Aneel
Aneel said:
see bro its always risky to work with the device opened up and you might go wrong also sometimes.. a good advice is take the phone for Service to Sony if you are still in warranty. if you are not in warranty and cannot afford to spend money i would say there would be some 3rd party repairing centers in your city where they charge a little less... whatever it is no one here on XDA developers would be blamed if you mess up with your phone
Al the Best bro
Best Regards
Aneel
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Thanks for the reply. Of course I would never blame anyone if I followed their advice and I ended up destroying the phone, just wanted to know what level of task it is before I attempt it, like would this require soldering it would it be a ribbon slide in and out job. I own anti-static mats, wrist grounding things, and quite a few small laptop tools. Just trying to get an idea of what is actually involved in this before I have the phone in pieces. :good:
Like I said I'm excited to try open the phone myself and learn something maybe, any advice would be welcome. :highfive:
sjkreid said:
Thanks for the reply. Of course I would never blame anyone if I followed their advice and I ended up destroying the phone, just wanted to know what level of task it is before I attempt it, like would this require soldering it would it be a ribbon slide in and out job. I own anti-static mats, wrist grounding things, and quite a few small laptop tools. Just trying to get an idea of what is actually involved in this before I have the phone in pieces. :good:
Like I said I'm excited to try open the phone myself and learn something maybe, any advice would be welcome. :highfive:
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Check out iFixit , there's a tutorial on how to replace the touchscreen
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