Had a small hairline crack across the screen.
So I purchased a replacement glass,
watched several youtube videos on how to change the glass (phone was working perfectly)
came off no problem, very easy as a matter of fact.
replaced with new glass.
phone turns on, nothing goes on the screen.
what happened? did I ruin the digitizer?
never touched it with the razor knife one time but it did have a few flakes of glass on it so I lightly brushed them off with a hairless cloth.
what I do????
****.
it turns on and if I call it, it rings but dead screen.
how did I kill it?
it turns on and if I call it, it rings but dead screen.
how did I kill it?
Why did YOU fixed it yourself?
Anyway, check if all something is not connected...
that is the response I get? seriously?
I watched several videos, all said if you take your time, its easy. I took my time and it came off easy and went back in easy.
wondering what I could have done wrong. I do not think there are things that I needed to "hook back up" to get it to work correctly again.
somehow I fried the touch screen and I do not know why.
So, maybe I should be a bit more specific.
IF, you understand and know about how this would happen. Or if you are experienced in the build/construction of telephones and could shed some light on it for me I would appreciate it.
if you have no clue, I really do not need to hear it...
thanks
I'm not an expert but if it turned on before but now it doesn't, its dead jim. You probably heated it up too much. I think the suggested heat is 170-180 F.
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my second post. " IT TURNS ON but the screen does not."
I can call it and it will ring BUT THE SCREEN DOES NOT TURN ON!!!!
The screen is probably dead but I am hoping someone who knows about it can give me advice on how to maybe fix it.
that is the help I am looking for!
I believe only way to fix "it" at this point is to buy a new lcd which at this point youre better off buying one with the lcd-digi-glass. I say this because if there was a chance at slightly fixing a bad LCD it would involve hard work with tools beyond your reach and or experience.
Edit: Just out of curiosity, did you disconnect the LCD screen during the disassemble? Make sure its connected properly.
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that is the response I get? seriously?
I watched several videos, all said if you take your time, its easy. I took my time and it came off easy and went back in easy.
wondering what I could have done wrong. I do not think there are things that I needed to "hook back up" to get it to work correctly again.
somehow I fried the touch screen and I do not know why.
So, maybe I should be a bit more specific.
IF, you understand and know about how this would happen. Or if you are experienced in the build/construction of telephones and could shed some light on it for me I would appreciate it.
if you have no clue, I really do not need to hear it...
thanks
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Oi! Don't get snappy!
He was trying to help you!
Little sh*ts like you should get banned!
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
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that is the response I get? seriously?
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Seems fairly sensible question to ask, especially when your providing so few details. When you checked the screen immediately after connecting it up did it work? If so it's entirely possible one of the connectors has worked loose during re-assembly, if not it's always possible that the new screen was supplied faulty.
I guess I owe an apology to whomever I offended. I was extremely frustrated by the fact I just killed my freaking phone and was hoping someone could tell me a specific thing or two to look for to make sure it was reinstalled correctly.
I was not looking for a, "why did you do it yourself type of statement. Obviously, hindsight tells me I should not have touched it. I understand that now. What I am/was looking for was constructive advice from someone who knows.
Honestly, I do not think there is anything that needs to be "re-hooked up". It was just the glass.
Here is another description, maybe someone who has done it before or knows the correct way to "re-hook it up" can explain a bit more in detail.
Yesterday, I tried to fix just the glass part of the phone, no electronic parts underneath. Just remove the broken glass and replace it with a new one.
I watched several in depth videos on youtube on how to do it. Very straight forward, easy/squeezy.
You heat the phone, use very thin items (razor knife) to very slowly remove the glass from around the edges. Do not tough the screen underneath at all.
I did just that. The screen came off much easier than anticipated. I was thinking I was golden.
Then I replaced everything the way it was, put the new glass back on. and turned it on and blammo, no more screen.
so, once again, I am requesting help from someone who has done this or who knows exactly what I should look for if I remove the new screen to see if something was replaced wrong.
thanks....
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I guess I owe an apology to whomever I offended. I was extremely frustrated by the fact I just killed my freaking phone and was hoping someone could tell me a specific thing or two to look for to make sure it was reinstalled correctly.
I was not looking for a, "why did you do it yourself type of statement. Obviously, hindsight tells me I should not have touched it. I understand that now. What I am/was looking for was constructive advice from someone who knows.
Honestly, I do not think there is anything that needs to be "re-hooked up". It was just the glass.
Here is another description, maybe someone who has done it before or knows the correct way to "re-hook it up" can explain a bit more in detail.
Yesterday, I tried to fix just the glass part of the phone, no electronic parts underneath. Just remove the broken glass and replace it with a new one.
I watched several in depth videos on youtube on how to do it. Very straight forward, easy/squeezy.
You heat the phone, use very thin items (razor knife) to very slowly remove the glass from around the edges. Do not tough the screen underneath at all.
I did just that. The screen came off much easier than anticipated. I was thinking I was golden.
Then I replaced everything the way it was, put the new glass back on. and turned it on and blammo, no more screen.
so, once again, I am requesting help from someone who has done this or who knows exactly what I should look for if I remove the new screen to see if something was replaced wrong.
thanks....
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Right. Now that is much better. If you would have asked like this from the beginning, we would have helped you.
Now, I personally haven't done this before, but what did you heat the phone up with?
It's possible that you have de-soldered some contacts for the screen's ribbon cable. If you have done that, you may want to open up the phone and check. If that is the case, I'd send it to Samsung or a repair centre. Of course, you'll get the same questions as here, but they should be able to help you. You could always send it to http://mobiletechvideos.com and check if they can do things like that for you, after all, they are a universal repair service.
I hope this helps you a little bit.
Oh, and don't say thanks, click it (Each and every answer. Even mine!)
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it turns on and if I call it, it rings but dead screen.
how did I kill it?
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Oh. By the way: bumping posts is against the community rules - It counts as spam. Next time I will report the post immediately.
I just searched xda, look what I found.
"Oh and one more thing to add. Do not get fooled into buying those "glass only" front panel replacement kits on ebay for $20-$30. You'll just end up with a nice conversation piece on how you got scammed out of $20-30. I do not even know why they sell those for, they even include these cheap ass tools making it look more legit, like there is somehow a way to actually replace it. It's a full on scam if you ask me. I feel sorry for the poor saps who pick up broken glass S3's on ebay for $350-400 thinking it will only cost them $30 bucks to replace the screen and they'll have a like new S3. Suckers....
It is 100 percent impossible to replace just the front glass panel on the Galaxy S3. The glass panel is fused entirely to the LCD, and the whole LCD is glued to the frame. There is no way to "separate" the glass from the LCD without destroying both.
Bottom line, you need to purchase the LCD and Glass Digitizer as a complete assembly, around $200. To make life easier, you should buy it with the frame also, around $220-240 so you won't have to curse and ***** when you try to pull your old LCD and digitzer from your old frame,broken piece by piece. "
I am one of those suckers! I guess I need a new LCD/Glass Digitizer with the frame and then pay someone to do it correctly!
DAMN!!!!
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I just searched xda, look what I found.
"Oh and one more thing to add. Do not get fooled into buying those "glass only" front panel replacement kits on ebay for $20-$30. You'll just end up with a nice conversation piece on how you got scammed out of $20-30. I do not even know why they sell those for, they even include these cheap ass tools making it look more legit, like there is somehow a way to actually replace it. It's a full on scam if you ask me. I feel sorry for the poor saps who pick up broken glass S3's on ebay for $350-400 thinking it will only cost them $30 bucks to replace the screen and they'll have a like new S3. Suckers....
It is 100 percent impossible to replace just the front glass panel on the Galaxy S3. The glass panel is fused entirely to the LCD, and the whole LCD is glued to the frame. There is no way to "separate" the glass from the LCD without destroying both.
Bottom line, you need to purchase the LCD and Glass Digitizer as a complete assembly, around $200. To make life easier, you should buy it with the frame also, around $220-240 so you won't have to curse and ***** when you try to pull your old LCD and digitzer from your old frame,broken piece by piece. "
I am one of those suckers! I guess I need a new LCD/Glass Digitizer with the frame and then pay someone to do it correctly!
DAMN!!!!
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Yeah, that would explain a lot. I actually feel sorry for you, man. Good luck with getting that fixed!
yeah, the funny thing is, I searched all over google and did not think about searching here.
Why? I have no freaking clue. Just plain stupid of me.
I already sent an email request to mobiletechvideo.com. I hope they can fix it, if I send it to them.
Thanks for your helpful advice. This is what I was looking for.
(oh, and the repeat of the same statement from yesterday was not for a bump, it was a mistake. I did not see it so I posted it again. if you look it was only 5 minutes apart)
once again, thanks, I also hit your "thank you" meter!
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It is 100 percent impossible to replace just the front glass panel on the Galaxy S3. The glass panel is fused entirely to the LCD, and the whole LCD is glued to the frame. There is no way to "separate" the glass from the LCD without destroying both.
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that's not true though, it's just very difficult
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How does one go about removing them? I've done a google and XDA-Forums search and found that there are numerous answers all seemingly discounted by any number of people:
toothpaste, no good for capacitive screens
Displex sure, THEY say it's good for the TP2, but so many people say not
So, anyone have any ideas.
And, yes, I know, screenguards are great and the holy grail. I don't have one. So, please, I know I am asking for a cause that I probably could have prevented, but every time I put a screenguard on my device, it was much too mushy and I tried a lot of them.
Thanks in advance.
I would also like to know how to remove the scratches on the screen. The screen guards make the touch screen less sensative. Theres got to be some type of wax or something.
I've used the screen guard that came with my TP2 since day one. My screen is still pretty darn sensitive....
I have skinomi on my tp2 and although it takes alot of patience to put it works flawlessly...ive tried scratching it with keys and the thing just wont scratch!! its awesome..its a bit on the expensive side if you get the entire skin for the phone like i did but its worth the money in my opinion.
go to skinomi.com
I guess T-Cut might work, i used it on my dads samsung and it cleared up the screen some.
When i was a kid we used to wear swatch watches which always got scratched up, we used to use Duraglit made by Brasso which is a metal polish wadding...kinda like cotton wool with a light abrasive in it, which worked wonders!
Something with very light abrasive properties(like toothpaste) should do it but watch out for any solvents and chemicals in the product that may react with or even MELT the plastic!!!!!
most things like T-Cut scratch remover just take a lot of time and patience.
I anything works for you re-post and let us know!
Actually Displex tells you not to use its product on resistive touch-screens.
Anyway, I just ordered iDrops about a week ago and have been trying it for the last day with no results, at all. I've tried variable amounts of pressure, dozens of applications as the instructions say and I've only hurt my phone. All it does it put a strange texture on your phone that makes it grainy and more susceptible to scratches. Even my stylus scratches the phone, now! I had to use a wet cloth to get the graininess away.
My recommendation is not to bother with iDrops. It seems to not work for the TP2.
Hmm, its just an idea but I've been repairing my windscreen today using special resin that cures in direct sunlight. I must say it works pretty well, it's hard to notice the repair. I would try t-cut or other mild abbrasive to get rid of light scratches and fill really bad ones with that resin. Next comes a good screen protector to hide any imperfections.
thanks, but WHAT website
spammmer said:
if your touch screen is very scratch or broken, you can just buy the new touch screen and then replace it, it is easy to do. I also has instruction. you can visit my website.
thanks
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I see your post, yet, I have no idea what website to which you refer. Nevermind, didn't realize it was in your header.
Why do you not send instructions with the order? IF you're selling replacement parts why then must a customer have to contact you for replacement instructions?
He is just advertising himself. Just find the best price on buy it, you can find the HTC service manual on google.
Not disputing that fact
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He is just advertising himself. Just find the best price on buy it, you can find the HTC service manual on google.
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Just questioning that if they sell the parts, why must the instructions be emailed separately?
Bumping because I need the same thing resolved...
Questions:
1) Anyone know a good, semi-reputable site to replace the front screen.
2) Is the front plastic considered part of the LCD Screen, or do they come apart separate? (The scratch on my phone is purely on the outer-most section of the screen, with no damage to the image display) -- I ask as some phones i've seen have an "LCD Display" followed by a "Cover Screen")
3) Regardless of #2's answer, what am I looking to buy (The technical/semi-technical name)? Closest I've seen is LCD Digitizer, but I'm not sure if i need that component or the LCD Screen.... cover.... portion..
Unfortunately the part i saw was $124, and I happen to have insurance on the phone if it does indeed get that expensive, but I just hope the parts are separate ;-)
Thanks,
-Lee
BBM-Lee said:
Bumping because I need the same thing resolved...
Questions:
1) Anyone know a good, semi-reputable site to replace the front screen.
2) Is the front plastic considered part of the LCD Screen, or do they come apart separate? (The scratch on my phone is purely on the outer-most section of the screen, with no damage to the image display) -- I ask as some phones i've seen have an "LCD Display" followed by a "Cover Screen")
3) Regardless of #2's answer, what am I looking to buy (The technical/semi-technical name)? Closest I've seen is LCD Digitizer, but I'm not sure if i need that component or the LCD Screen.... cover.... portion..
Unfortunately the part i saw was $124, and I happen to have insurance on the phone if it does indeed get that expensive, but I just hope the parts are separate ;-)
Thanks,
-Lee
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I am nearly positive you do not need to replace the LCD. You only need a new digitizer (that is the name of the layer that recognizes touch) which you can find for around $25 online!
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I am nearly positive you do not need to replace the LCD. You only need a new digitizer (that is the name of the layer that recognizes touch) which you can find for around $25 online!
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Correct me if I'm wrong but changing this digitizer would void warranty if I were to change it myself ? ?
Go to At&t and see if they will replace it for you if you buy the digitizer. If not ask At&t or find a reputable place that does, ive seen for around $50 which was suggested to me by at&t. It's worth the money trust me! When I had my old LG Incite, I tried replacing the digitizer because my screen was scratched and ended up breaking the lock and camera buttons as well as the touch screen. Since then every phone i've had gets a case and screen protector from the day I lay eyes on it. If the case and screen protector are their after I get my phone I wont use it till their on. Scratches just annoy me but I guess i'm just odd lol.
Trying to replace my screen anyone ever taken one of these apart. I simply don't want to break any clips and break my phone even more lol.
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Trying to replace my screen anyone ever taken one of these apart. I simply don't want to break any clips and break my phone even more lol.
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Ditto here. Still searching. If I find anything helpful, I'l post it here.
http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
Good luck..
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http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
Good luck..
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Thanks much! I think this needs to be a sticky!
hey...
just follow the service manual, the phone is *quite* easy to disassemble...
Just one remark : when yo get your old screen, check all the sticky plastics are present on the new one. if not, get the old ones and put them on the new.
I ordered a new screen some weeks ago, got it, and placed it. it didn't work, I think it was because two connectors touched a part of metal... after checking I saw the plastic present on old wasn't on new.... I think it was the problem......
(btw, the s740 screen is really not tough....)
Eh I performed a screen replacement on my fiance's Rose and using the manual helped, but it still wasn't easy in my opinion. All of that conducting tape wasn't the easiest to deal with, and putting it back down was no where as neat as it originally was. And the replacement screen is much darker than the original, although when off they look identical. One of her keys is a bit mushy now too, as the cable in the back was a bit longer than the original so it was folded up in the phone which I don't think helped things out.
Jason
I'm planning on replacing my screen and I've found this guide, which seems to be a good one: http://www.jmedved.com/2010/01/how-to-replace-broken-screen-on-htc
I've seen that guide in the past but it isn't really helpful...the best guide available is this one http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Rose_Service_Manual_A03_GENERIC.pdf
Ok here is the issue. Ive had my Evo 3d Since release, yes its rooted and all the good stuff. But recently i started getting issues with everything from the lock screen ring not responding always to even ghosting of the touch screen. Basically things being selected when im not even touching it. Or when I try to text it wont always select the letters I chose or even numbers when trying to dial a number. I can reset it and it works some but then fails again. From my looking online this is a Touch screen and digitizer issue most likely. Anyone ever have any issues like this or hear of them? Im thinking of just buying a touchscreen and digitizer assembly and replacing it as I would prefer to keep my root (im rooted Via Revolution with 1.40)
Any tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also any suggestions on where the best place to get the parts for it would be?
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Ok here is the issue. Ive had my Evo 3d Since release, yes its rooted and all the good stuff. But recently i started getting issues with everything from the lock screen ring not responding always to even ghosting of the touch screen. Basically things being selected when im not even touching it. Or when I try to text it wont always select the letters I chose or even numbers when trying to dial a number. I can reset it and it works some but then fails again. From my looking online this is a Touch screen and digitizer issue most likely. Anyone ever have any issues like this or hear of them? Im thinking of just buying a touchscreen and digitizer assembly and replacing it as I would prefer to keep my root (im rooted Via Revolution with 1.40)
Any tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also any suggestions on where the best place to get the parts for it would be?
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Hi there, sorry to hear about your issue. I think the appropriate action will be dependent on your level of confidence and technical expertise. You can get the glass with the digitizer film for fairly cheap, but the removal and installation is tricky because it is stuck on via adhesive. If you think you can do that, Amazon, Ebay, or I can sell you one for a fair price. The other option is to get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece, you just swap your motherboard into it, and the part of the housing from your phone that has the serial numbers and what not on it. That would run you about 50 on Ebay. Maybe less, maybe slightly more. It is the far easier option technically speaking.
I had a digitizer problem on my EvO 3D and the Sprint store replaced it at the store for free.
But, after the change, Although the digitizer was better it too had the same problem in a smaller area of the screen.
So, it could be the screen and I happen to get two bad screens or it could be a problem with the phone itself.
Download from the market
Draw- Its great for seeing screen problems
Touch Test- It will show you where on the screen that has problem with multiple touch issues.
Thanks for the replies. I think I will get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece. I have plenty of skill as I work with small electronics and stuff like this for a living. BUT It just makes sense to replace them in one shot JUST IN CASE its the screen or the digitizer...
Sad Panda do you sell the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece?
Or if anyone has a link to one from a reputable seller id be interested. Thanks!!!
Its the screen.I'm having the same issue right now.Took it to Sprint they didn't have any screens so they sent me a new phone..
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Thanks for the replies. I think I will get the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece. I have plenty of skill as I work with small electronics and stuff like this for a living. BUT It just makes sense to replace them in one shot JUST IN CASE its the screen or the digitizer...
Sad Panda do you sell the glass, digitizer, LCD, and housing in one piece?
Or if anyone has a link to one from a reputable seller id be interested. Thanks!!!
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Unfortunately I don't. There is a guy I bought from that was pleasant to deal with on Ebay. If you are looking for a referral from one of us, which I can understand I will get in touch with him for you. The great thing about the option you chose is you can make all the visible parts of your phone look brand new again. I got one from him at auction for 49, I have even seen them cheaper. Ebay is a good place where you can deal with an American rather than worry about international shipping. Let me know if you want the referral.
Lol I also suggest cleaning the screen. Especially if you have a case thapt overlaps a bit. Whenever I've had a similar issue this was it.
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Unfortunately I don't. There is a guy I bought from that was pleasant to deal with on Ebay. If you are looking for a referral from one of us, which I can understand I will get in touch with him for you. The great thing about the option you chose is you can make all the visible parts of your phone look brand new again. I got one from him at auction for 49, I have even seen them cheaper. Ebay is a good place where you can deal with an American rather than worry about international shipping. Let me know if you want the referral.
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Yes i am looking for a referral from someone. if you could get in touch with him for me that would be awesome!!
Really have to get this thing fixed Asap. i pretty well live on it and its driving me absolutely mad...
Thanks a ton Sad Panda!!
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Lol I also suggest cleaning the screen. Especially if you have a case thapt overlaps a bit. Whenever I've had a similar issue this was it.
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First thing I did was clean it. Still no good. Hell I can just sit it on the counter and watch it start doing its own thing. Or if I text it starts going berserk same with selecting phone numbers. Its got its own mind sometimes. Everything says its the screen assembly.
I had the same problem and the sprint tech replaced the digitizer/screen. It did not fix the problem. They replaced my phone on the spot with a gol' darned 1.50 version.
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I had the same problem and the sprint tech replaced the digitizer/screen. It did not fix the problem. They replaced my phone on the spot with a gol' darned 1.50 version.
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Sounds fishy. I suppose it is conceivable that you got unlucky and the port that connects the digitizer to the motherboard went bad, or maybe even something physically wrong in the bios region, but it does make you wonder if the tech only said he changed the screen and digitizer. Did you get that vibe rob?
Hi xda community,
I had just broken my screen and started finding for a replacement. And i have found two nice items at EBAY:
First one
Second one
First one doest have FRAME. So, the question actualy is: what is the best choice? As i undestand, you should have difficult work with only screen replacement (first link). Item from second link have only frame, so i should transplantate other parts from my current screen module, which (parts) can be very small and difficult to install.
I need you suggestion about what variant is better for reparing phone yourself.
Thank in advance
For the same price, I would definitely use the one that has a frame.
As far as I know, it is possible to replace the screen only. but because the screen is taped to the frame, you would need to break (as in litterally break) the screen and take out the shreds and then try to replace it with the new one. there should be guides on google/youtube/xda. should not be to difficult, however, I would first do some research on what you could do wrong/mess up before deciding what to do.
I replaced mine with one that included a frame. it is quite easy to replace, and almost idiot-proof. This thread will help you. Just do not scratch around on the board with the screwdriver and do try not to touch any metal components with your fingers. You need about 20 min of time and a screwdriver that goes with the screws under the batery cover.
also look at this
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Coirpre said:
For the same price, I would definitely use the one that has a frame.
As far as I know, it is possible to replace the screen only. but because the screen is taped to the frame, you would need to break (as in litterally break) the screen and take out the shreds and then try to replace it with the new one. there should be guides on google/youtube/xda. should not be to difficult, however, I would first do some research on what you could do wrong/mess up before deciding what to do.
I replaced mine with one that included a frame. it is quite easy to replace, and almost idiot-proof. This thread will help you. Just do not scratch around on the board with the screwdriver and do try not to touch any metal components with your fingers. You need about 20 min of time and a screwdriver that goes with the screws under the batery cover.
also look at this
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thank for you answer, but if you watch my second link better you can see that with frame variant doesn't have any sensors,wires,boards-it's not a full module as on xda thread which you provided.so i need replace them from my phone, what is difficult.
yes, I did not see that. it has the cables for the screen and the touch buttons, though. and it is not dificult to move the small parts. I had to move the sensors, front camera and the lower board (where the usb and one antenna fixture is) from the old to the new screen. they are held in place by double-sided sticky tape. if you are careful you can just pull at the cables gently and push them out with a toothpick or something like that.
in the end it is a question of preferences, if you rather change the front side or the backside of the frame... but I still think moving the things in the back is easier...
Hi everyone,
I have some question about screen replacement myself.
My dad just dropped his note 2 and damaged the screen (really unfortunate, it was really a little drop!), so I was looking into buying a screen from eBay and replace it myself. yes, it's tricky, but not all that much imo (big +1 to the guy from the YT channel LE55ONS, his videos about this kind of stuff are amazingly well done).
So, the screen is broken, the display is not, but if I bring the phone to the rapair guy he will almost certainly replace the screen and the display for €200+
If I buy something like this
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...=note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
and replace it myself I can do the whole thing and spend some €50 tops.
I was thinking about this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gray-Front-...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7dc376c5
Here come the questions. Can anyone point me towards a good screen replacement for something around $20/30?
Are these Gorilla Glass 2? Is the quality good?
Also, seems like these don't have any connectors, the original one has 2. I can always use the connectors from the old screen, but if someone knows about a screen with connectors included, can they please let me know?
Thank you everyone
1.this is not the note forum.
2.try it,hope you don't break the LCD.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
be careful
theunderling said:
1.this is not the note forum.
2.try it,hope you don't break the LCD.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
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Shoot, I'm sorry... I tried several search to see if there was a topic about this, I couldn't find one and was already opening a new thread when I saw this among the suggested one... I overlooked the title, thought it was about the note 2. Again, I'm sorry, my mistake.
It doesnt matter.But I reckon theres a 95% chance youll break the lcd.There was a guy posting all over the place that he managed to do it.
Its up to you if you want to risk it.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
Yep. Kid got a hold of it before case arrived. Yes its my fault. Should have kept better eye on him. There are only two bids on YouTube. Neither one is great. I see on eBay they have LCD and digitizer and housing. From vids it looks easy. But would like to hear from anyone who has done it. Thanks
So sorry for the breakage. Here is a video that seems pretty good, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm6NwBvo6T0. The process doesn't seem to hard, to me. Good luck.
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So sorry for the breakage. Here is a video that seems pretty good, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm6NwBvo6T0. The process doesn't seem to hard, to me. Good luck.
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I recently replaced the LCD screen on a OnePlus One, other than the size, it was almost identical to the Mate2. couple parts in different spots but it had enough of those #%(@!)% rice grain size screws that I put them on a magnet, to make sure I didn't lose them.
Yes. That is one of the vids I was talking about. The other one was actually for a mate. Not mate 2. The thing I don't understand on this video is he never actually gets to the part of the screen replacement. So, I am presuming that with this phone as long as I purchase the LCD+digitizer+frame. Then it will just be a matter of putting all the parts including board back in to it. On eBay there are choices. You can purchase just the glass or glass and digitizer or those plus what they call the frame. While on my phone. Only the outside glass is broken. I am going to buy the kit that has all three. I would give just replacing the glass a shot if I could find a video or tutorial. I have looked everywhere. Nothing. The closest thing I could find is the vid on youtube of the guy changing just the glass on his mate. Unfortunately, he never says a word in that vid. I guess it's just to show it can be done. I'm really stressed by all this. I would prefer to just change the glass if only I could find some info. I presume it is like a Samsung where glass is glued with local to digitizer. I have fixed those type on a s3 and note 2. Was not that hard. Just be sure to heat properly and don't scratch digitizer. With no idea of how it is done on this phone. I guess I will get the kit and hope for the best as of course. It has to come from China. Waiting....Thanks for the info and I will do my best to make a vid so others can learn from my mistakes? Lol or hopefully success.
Have a hair dryer or a heat gun handy just in case. On the OnePlus, the screen is "glued" somewhat, to the plastic frame. It is a LOT easier to separate if you heat is up a
bit. Just heat one side, then you the (as I like to call it) guitar pick tool to start to pry it up, then to a little more at a time, so you don't overheat the broken screen.
After you get the screen off, make sure you scrape around the edges of the frame, to ensure you remove any sticky residue. You don't need to heat up the new screen. Once you press it down, it will stick quite well.
If it were me I would get the entire kit and be done with it. There is too much that can go wrong with the hairdryer and peeling the old, broken screen from the digitizer. With the kit, it's just all screws and dismantling then put it back together. Much easier.
I hope that is right about the kit. The thing that scares me is what will the quality of the parts be like? I know my digitizer is fine. So I'm going to try the kit first. If it fails due to bad parts. Then I will still have the option of just doing the glass. The cheapest I saw for the glass was 18.00 bucks. The kit with shipping was 58.00....Not really a huge difference. Again its the quality of the parts that scares me. Of course the vid on youtube makes it look easy. But I'm sure he is doing it on a phone that has been torn down a few times. Its always easier then. As I said. I intend to video all this. If nothing else. There will at least be more info available to poor suckers like me..lol. Will see in a couple weeks if the Chinese ship time holds true...
I'd bet the quality is the same as OEM.
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One other thing. Just wanted to ask. You say the one plus is about the same? Are you saying that because there similar in how their made? Or do you know something about where their made. Thanks for the info on the glass. I have done it on Sammy phones. Has to be similar. Kit is already coming. So I'll go that route first try. Wish your repair had been on a ham2. Then I would feel better. I guess I get to go first. Lol
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I'd bet the quality is the same as OEM.
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The one I ordered for the OPO looked identical, except the routing for the lcd screen connector was just a little different, but in no way caused a problem.
I wanted to update you guys on how the repair of my screen is going. I have some info to share and trust me. It is important if you ever need to DIY on this phone. Most are aware of the video on youtube. Ive watched it several times and I always got the feeeling it looked to easy. Well, my screen and dig assy came in today. I was going through the process of tearing it down and everything was going well. Untill i got to the part where you remove the power button cable. The one that runs along the side of the phone. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWEN. In his vid. He makes it look like this cable will come off with gentle pressue. BULL****. It wont. It is glued Tight and you will just winde up tearing it. I am so pissed. I wish he would have just said to buy the cable with the kit. Its 10 bucks on ebay of course. So, now I have a torn down phone waiting for the cable. I was making a video of the repair. When the cable comes in. I will finish it and upload to youtube. The other thing he makes look easy is the removal of battery. Again, its not and you could damage it too. But I managed not to. Anyway i am really upset right now so sorry for cussing. I want to find that dude and shake his hand and smack him at same time...
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I wanted to update you guys on how the repair of my screen is going. I have some info to share and trust me. It is important if you ever need to DIY on this phone. Most are aware of the video on youtube. Ive watched it several times and I always got the feeeling it looked to easy. Well, my screen and dig assy came in today. I was going through the process of tearing it down and everything was going well. Untill i got to the part where you remove the power button cable. The one that runs along the side of the phone. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWEN. In his vid. He makes it look like this cable will come off with gentle pressue. BULL****. It wont. It is glued Tight and you will just winde up tearing it. I am so pissed. I wish he would have just said to buy the cable with the kit. Its 10 bucks on ebay of course. So, now I have a torn down phone waiting for the cable. I was making a video of the repair. When the cable comes in. I will finish it and upload to youtube. The other thing he makes look easy is the removal of battery. Again, its not and you could damage it too. But I managed not to. Anyway i am really upset right now so sorry for cussing. I want to find that dude and shake his hand and smack him at same time...
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I have worked on several phones. None are easy really. Most all companies use some type of adhesives. Alot glue the batteries in as well. Dunno if you tried it but heat seems to help with the glue. Seen a guy do it with a hair dryer. Worked for me as well with a screen replacement. Never took one of these apart so I have no idea if they use heat activated glue or not. Good luck!
Well Thanks for reply. I too have fixed a few. As long as I have something to guide me. Im Cool. Vid or written indtructions. Yes all phones use some sort of glue. With this one on the cable. Heat would not have helped. You would just melt the cable. I was expecting some adhesive. But not like this. This was not meant to be reused. Period. Thats my point. I wish he would just have said buy the cable. No way it is coming off in one pc. The speaker is also glued down extremely tight. I think I got it. Its still in one pc. Interesting enough. There also on ebay.
I really just want people to know about the power cable. If you have to replace screen on this phone. Get one. Your gona need it. Now it may be middle of july by the time I get the cable. I went ahead and tore everything else out of phone. Tomorrow I will put all back into new assy. But i wont know if it worked till cable gets here. I forgot to record taking out the other pcs. I was just to stressed. But I do have some good vid for most of it. Gripe is now over. il be back when cable gets in...
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Well Thanks for reply. I too have fixed a few. As long as I have something to guide me. Im Cool. Vid or written indtructions. Yes all phones use some sort of glue. With this one on the cable. Heat would not have helped. You would just melt the cable. I was expecting some adhesive. But not like this. This was not meant to be reused. Period. Thats my point. I wish he would just have said buy the cable. No way it is coming off in one pc. The speaker is also glued down extremely tight. I think I got it. Its still in one pc. Interesting enough. There also on ebay.
I really just want people to know about the power cable. If you have to replace screen on this phone. Get one. Your gona need it. Now it may be middle of july by the time I get the cable. I went ahead and tore everything else out of phone. Tomorrow I will put all back into new assy. But i wont know if it worked till cable gets here. I forgot to record taking out the other pcs. I was just to stressed. But I do have some good vid for most of it. Gripe is now over. il be back when cable gets in...
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With any luck you may save someone else a headache!
pckarma112, so sorry for your frustration. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I was going to suggest the the same thing as Moody. Heat from a hair dryer usually helps soften the glue but isn't enough to destroy anything (usually).
Just so we are all understanding, can you show a pic or provide a link of what you purchased? Was it just a screen or an assembly?
Again, sorry for your issues. Hang in there.
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Yes I can. That is if I can post links. So Il try. This is the link for the power cable: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=291410104104&view=all&tid=1181571120019 This I just ordered yesterday. The deleivery is anywhere from middle of July to second week of August. Im keeping my fingers crossed that I got a good vender and will get a good one. They say they have already shipped it and gave me a tracking number. But the number is not showing up yet. Ive seen this before with china stuff. I will give it a couple days and check again.>... The next one is for the screen kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141653108269?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT > Cant say enough good things about this vendor and kit. It looks and feels outstanding and I recieved it in two weeks from china. That is pretty darn good. Now, the only thing is since I have no power cable. I do not know for sure if I got a good one. But, like I said. It feels like a quality part. The last item is a phone repair kit that really helped with this job. The metal and plastic spudger really helped with battery and other small parts like camera and vibrator. For the price I suggest you get one. Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111501320079?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
As for the screw driver. Dont do what i did. I bought a cheapo 1.69$ one. It was crap. Lucky for me. I had one from a previous kit I bought and it worked fine. Hopefully these links will show up for you guys. If not I will try with a different browser.
Just so its clear. I do have a hair dryer that I keep for samsung screens. I thought about trying it on the cable. But I have worked on these kind before. There is a really fine line between warming the glue and melting the cable. This sucker had enough glue to hold the hoover damn together. Ive seen it before and Im pretty sure you would melt cable before the glue would give away. Thanks you guys for advise and just letting me vent. I do hope that anyone who attemps a repair can learn from my mistakes....lol. Thanks again.
I've been taking stuff apart and SOMETIMES successfully getting it back together for over 40 years, sometimes with the odd screw leftover, but hey, where do our extra screws come from eh?
I replaced the screen on the OnePlus for a friend a couple months ago and WOW, they need to make these screws JUST a LITTLE smaller, don't you think? I find that keeping a small magnet on hand comes in handy to keep track of those tiny a** screws.
pckarma112- Nice job on the post of Parts. Only problem is the first link failed. Said it was too old. Again, thanks for sharing and letting us learn from your mistakes.
Thanks for the *cough* compliments. The link is bad because seller is sold out. However, you can try this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/111501320079?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT......If that does not work then there is this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-LCD-D...412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3f160554 This is same only black. Again, these people really treated me well. Im sure there will be new auctions when he restocks. There are also plenty of others. Price varies a little. Im really delighted that you find small screws to be a pita. Thats just awsome. lol Keeping a piece of tape on the table really helps. Just drop them on to the tape and I promise you will never lose another one. I would really like for this thread to be helpful to anyone that gets unlucky. So, I am trying to be ernest about it all. That includes honesty with no hidden attitude. When I say thanks. I really mean it.
By the time and god willing the power cable arrives. I will hit the big 60. This will not be the last phone I ever repair( I hope). But it sure has been one of the most interesting. Thanks again guys and may your screws never be loose.
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I've been taking stuff apart and SOMETIMES successfully getting it back together for over 40 years, sometimes with the odd screw leftover, but hey, where do our extra screws come from eh?
I replaced the screen on the OnePlus for a friend a couple months ago and WOW, they need to make these screws JUST a LITTLE smaller, don't you think? I find that keeping a small magnet on hand comes in handy to keep track of those tiny a** screws.
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Thank you. You gave me a good laugh and it was much needed today. In fact. Its needed everyday in this world. The kit of screw drivers that I own are indeed magnetized. Thank God. Seriously though. If you think these are small. Try repairing a watch. Now your talking micro. I have worked on about a dozen or so with my brother. He is a master clocksman. Makes good money still and when ever he needs help. I get to learn from him and make a little too. So, Im blessed. I also lost track of where a couple screws will go on this phone. But, got it figured out. It is nice to know that none of us are perfect. Thanks again bro.