Hi everybody!
First of all, I apologize for any Spelling mistakes in my post, but I'm dutch, so English isn't my first language.
Ok. So, I have a great problem with my phone.
When I started it up this morning, the screen stayed black the whole time. I heard the boot sound, but no screen. Then when you need to unlock your screen, I heard that sound too. Funny thing is, that the screen responds to my touches, because when I think I'm touching my keyboard, my phone vibrates and gives me that keyboard sound. I tried the volume buttons working. I tried to get the device in recovery mode, still a black screen. Even in download mode, I get a black screen. When I plug it in to my computer, it shows up, but still black screen.
I don't know what to do anymore. Can any one help me
-GameShine
I think your screen is dead.Get a replacement or use warranty.
GamingDj said:
I think your screen is dead.Get a replacement or use warranty.
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Do i only need to replace the LCD or also the digitizer?
GameShine said:
Do i only need to replace the LCD or also the digitizer?
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When you buy one it comes with it. About £60. What did you do to your phone?? It don't just go of. Like that dose it?? How old is it? Has it bin dropped? ? Do you turn your phone of when you go to sleep?. Why??
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andrewwright said:
When you buy one it comes with it. About £60. What did you do to your phone?? It don't just go of. Like that dose it?? How old is it? Has it bin dropped? ? Do you turn your phone of when you go to sleep?. Why??
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Well, I bought it from a man second-handed yesterday. The man said he got it from a friend and that he tried every button combination, but it didn't work. He didn't tell me it was dropped or something. But what I noticed, was that when there is full sunshine on the screen, there seems to be some sort of crack underneath the glass. I double checked it, but the man didn't know what it was.
I think the phone is about 2 years old, but I'm not sure. The strangest thing of all is that today I managed to get the music player started. I keep getting the feeling that the digitizer isn't broken, because it responds to my touches and swipes. But, if it isn't the digitizer, and the glass isn't broken, what could it be?
P.S. Thank you all to help me out here! I really appreciate it!
GameShine said:
Well, I bought it from a man second-handed yesterday. The man said he got it from a friend and that he tried every button combination, but it didn't work. He didn't tell me it was dropped or something. But what I noticed, was that when there is full sunshine on the screen, there seems to be some sort of crack underneath the glass. I double checked it, but the man didn't know what it was.
I think the phone is about 2 years old, but I'm not sure. The strangest thing of all is that today I managed to get the music player started. I keep getting the feeling that the digitizer isn't broken, because it responds to my touches and swipes. But, if it isn't the digitizer, and the glass isn't broken, what could it be?
P.S. Thank you all to help me out here! I really appreciate it!
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Get after that man,and get a refund.He sold you something faulty.Call the police if he won't give back your money.
That crack looking thing is most probably a crack. Replace both as will come with both.
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GamingDj said:
Get after that man,and get a refund.He sold you something faulty.Call the police if he won't give back your money.
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Thinking about it yes very good advice. Got from a friend and he got from a friend. Could well be blocked imei. Waste of money if it is. He could of broke the screen trying to get it to make calls lol. Take it bk. :thumbup:
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That crack looking thing is most probably a crack. Replace both as will come with both.
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Thinking about it yes very good advice. Got from a friend and he got from a friend. Could well be blocked imei. Waste of money if it is. He could of broke the screen trying to get it to make calls lol. Take it bk. :thumbup:
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Thanks guys, but it seems that I have to replace the screen then. Since it was second-handed and the man told me it didn't work, I can't get a refund. I will look if it's worth to pay $120 for screen replacement, because in Holland it is not that cheap. Thank you all guys!
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Thanks guys, but it seems that I have to replace the screen then. Since it was second-handed and the man told me it didn't work, I can't get a refund. I will look if it's worth to pay $120 for screen replacement, because in Holland it is not that cheap. Thank you all guys!
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Hi all! I just replaced my screen with a beautiful new one, yet it doesn't work. What can I do?
GameShine
Is the board looking ok? Don't look good mate. We did say take it Bk.
neat lsw + philz
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Is the board looking ok? Don't look good mate. We did say take it Bk.
neat lsw + philz
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Could it be a defect mobo? Everything is working exept the screen.
Btw, I did take it back.. But the man said to me it was a not working phone, so there is no chance of refund for me. I'm so sorry to waste your time with my troubles, guys..
-GameShine
To be honest mate it could be any thing. Sold as faulty is not good. Keep trying is all I can say. Its the right screen?
neat lsw + philz
andrewwright said:
To be honest mate it could be any thing. Sold as faulty is not good. Keep trying is all I can say. Its the right screen?
neat lsw + philz
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I can assure you, it is the right screen.
Keep trying mate.
neat lsw + philz
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Keep trying mate.
neat lsw + philz
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Thanks man. I really appreciate your help!
Well, it seems like I see some sort of the problem.
Yesterday, I was in my bed checkin' the screen while something drew my attention. The screen went on and there were pixelated gray spots, so that you could see difference between the screen off and on. I personally think this was the lcd backlight that I saw, but it was a notification for me that this screen is working.
Could it be a GPU-like defect, or is it something else? I don't know what to do anymore. I am trying to find a solution, by making a scrapbook of what couldn't be the problem of my black screen.
BTW I'm sorry that I still haven't found the problem. I know a lot of people are experiencing this problem, but they all didn't found the solution..
-GameShine
I'm looking for the same solution you are! Screen went from working perfectly to black, with the rest of the phone and digitizer working just fine in 15 minutes. The connectors and ribbons look fine, and nothing traumatic happened to the lcd, so I'm skeptical of the lcd just dying suddenly. I believe there's something else causing the problem, I just hope I'm right and can figure it out.
I have another working S2 that I plugged the non working screen into. Oddly, it showed the Samsung logo on boot up, then no more. So the screen has the ability to show images, but then goes black for some reason.
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hey guys, im trying to get a vibrant and found this guy who has a mint condition vibrant but the touch sensitive buttons dont work, the screen is perfectly working but the bottom buttons wont register the touch... some time they do but most of the time they dont... there is no water damage and he says that the phone has not been dropped so, wtf happened here? any software related thing going on here?
ill buy it if there is any way to fix it, maybe some of you have experienced this issue and have an answer?? thanks and please give me some advice
I've returned 2 vibrates because of the home button being haywire. From everything I've heard also, I'd advise you not to get the phone from this guy, its a hardware malfunction.
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Leoslick said:
I've returned 2 vibrates because of the home button being haywire. From everything I've heard also, I'd advise you not to get the phone from this guy, its a hardware malfunction.
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damn.. i want a vibrant so bad! and this one was really cheap but thats a serious problem. guess ill have to pass on this one
etu_aty said:
damn.. i want a vibrant so bad! and this one was really cheap but thats a serious problem. guess ill have to pass on this one
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shyt man i have the same issue on mahh vibrant....ive tryy everythinq i cann and i couldnt get it working....
Someone it depends on the rom yiu install too. I had that problem when I bought mine from a guy at craigslist.. But when I installed axura or other rom, the home button worked flawlessly. I don't totaly agree that its "hardware issue" I think its on the software "roms"
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Hey everyone. i got a sgs2 3 hours ago and ive noticed this funny bit in the top right section of the screen, should i take back to the shop tomorrow. damned it! didnt show in screen shots........ what it is is a sort of scribble pattern, about an inch squared in size...... it looks to be under the glass but it has no effect to the phone at all.
If it doesn't show in screenshots then it's definitely physical. If you've literally only just got it then I'd take it straight back to the shop and get a replacement.
Yeah thats what i rekon... Its for certain not on the outside of the screen thats for sure! Jeez it was a replacement for my faulty sgs1! Hope they replace it
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You got a SGS2 as a replacement for a SGS1? Nice!
Good luck and I'm sure they will replace it for you.
yeah they are replacing it onmonday, cant get permission until then from samsung but shop staff said for sure there was a fault and took a pic, funny thing is is that its kinda fading
was replaced today, no problems. Screen has no issue! rooted and deleted crappy Vodafone aussie apps
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was replaced today, no problems. Screen has no issue! rooted and deleted crappy Vodafone aussie apps
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Congrats! Time to start enjoying one of the best phones around
Hard to explain in text, here is a video:
NSFW (language):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8Rx2NvNb1A
Please advise?
it should be fixable, depending on if the screen setup is one assembly, then its going to cost you, im pretty sure its the digitizer that you cracked or damaged, i will look and see what i can find for you
Are you running any ROMS? If so, try flashing a new one. If you are just at stock phone, try flashing the stock firmware over from the Motorola website. All directions are there and firmwares.
Also are you rooted or/and have an unlocked bootloader.
I am hoping it's a software glitch but it's probably a hardware issue.
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I don't see any cracks, could be sub surface maybe? I think digitizers are like 50 bucks.
One guy told me digitizers either work or they don't, there is no half working. Is that not true?
Edit: just saw your post Voelker, yes I am running Alien through RomRacer's CWM.
I wish I could get to my TiBu and MyBackup apps
Your in luck, this is what you need, http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-Motoro...ultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa0e3c28#ht_3026wt_907
can you repair it yourself is the wuestion.
Damn thats crucial. I know this is prob not the most helpful idea but I guess worth a try.. Have you downloaded the Touchscreen Booster app to see if it makes a difference? You can have it pushed to your phone via the Android Market on a computer, just select the Atrix and your phone should download it automatically. The dropdown box you need to change is right about where your top row of keys is so maybe just maybe.. Try the "super optimized" setting. Sorry I cant be more help, hope you get it resolved.
you are wrong, digitizers can do what yours is doing, ive had it happen a few times to my past iphones, i posted a link for you that should fix it
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Your in luck, this is what you need, http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-Motoro...ultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa0e3c28#ht_3026wt_907
can you repair it yourself is the wuestion.
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I think I can. I have taken apart phones before and I've seen several helpful threads on the subject. I guess I'll go ahead and order one, I don't think a ROM flash will work (but I guess since it's free I'll go ahead and try it first)
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Damn thats crucial. I know this is prob not the most helpful idea but I guess worth a try.. Have you downloaded the Touchscreen Booster app to see if it makes a difference? You can have it pushed to your phone via the Android Market on a computer, just select the Atrix and your phone should download it automatically. The dropdown box you need to change is right about where your top row of keys is so maybe just maybe.. Try the "super optimized" setting. Sorry I cant be more help, hope you get it resolved.
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I would but I can't get to my apps at all.
Smittyzz said:
you are wrong, digitizers can do what yours is doing, ive had it happen a few times to my past iphones, i posted a link for you that should fix it
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Ok, thanks very much
Guys, do you know if I use RomRacer's backup utility, is it a complete 100% backup? Meaning if I flash a ROM to it, and it doesn't fix, can I use the backup to go back to the way it was before the install?
k4zyn said:
I think I can. I have taken apart phones before and I've seen several helpful threads on the subject. I guess I'll go ahead and order one, I don't think a ROM flash will work (but I guess since it's free I'll go ahead and try it first)
I would but I can't get to my apps at all.
Ok, thanks very much
Guys, do you know if I use RomRacer's backup utility, is it a complete 100% backup? Meaning if I flash a ROM to it, and it doesn't fix, can I use the backup to go back to the way it was before the install?
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Your welcome, and youtube is your friend with this one lol
never used romracer so no idea =p lol
lol, can you tell I was pretty severely hung over? haha
Yea, pretty noticable lol. lucky for me, i dont get them, i have adhd(stopped taking medds for them 2 years ago so i dont consider i have it) but it did give me one good thing lol
New ROM didn't work, digitizer is on the way. I'll let you all know how it goes.
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New ROM didn't work, digitizer is on the way. I'll let you all know how it goes.
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Alright sounds good, did you order one from that link i gave you?
I have uses that company...no problems.
Before you change the digitizer check out the youtube vids. It isn't hard just requires patience especially fitting the new one.
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Ok guys, got the digitizer in today. I've been looking at youtube videos, this guy has some questions that I haven't been able to find answers for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oONtqdHrA&feature=related
will I run into these problems?
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Ok guys, got the digitizer in today. I've been looking at youtube videos, this guy has some questions that I haven't been able to find answers for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oONtqdHrA&feature=related
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observe how it comes off when you take it apart =p
havent had to touch my atrix yet so i dont know for sure, but if something were to happen im sure you could get another digitizer free from that ebay guy.
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observe how it comes off when you take it apart =p
havent had to touch my atrix yet so i dont know for sure, but if something were to happen im sure you could get another digitizer free from that ebay guy.
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That's what I figured. The guy sounds old (no offense to you older guys) but sometimes older guys like to rip stuff apart without taking the time to really watch what you're doing.
I assume superglue will work fine to put the pieces back together?
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That's what I figured. The guy sounds old (no offense to you older guys) but sometimes older guys like to rip stuff apart without taking the time to really watch what you're doing.
I assume superglue will work fine to put the pieces back together?
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that would work, but i wouldnt recoment it. if you read the comments they will give you good tips too im only 19 and ive torn apart blackberys and every version of the iphone(ive owned 8 total) i dont have issues with electornics or little parts, but you are right for (no offece) older people, or elders, they tend to lets say... slip or something and screw it up, you could even record yourself and watch it after.
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for the glue, use a blow drier, ir buy some adhesive superglue i think is a no no because it fuses the 2 things together, that could screw stuff up. just my 2 cents
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also keep me posted on your operation
Welp, it's fixed, aside from a few qualms. One, the prox sensor doesn't work. Two, I didn't clean off the old adhesive stuff well enough and the screen is slightly bulged out. Not a big deal but it is what it is.
Overall, I kind of wish I would have just spent the 20 bucks extra and claimed insurance on it. Oh well. I'll probably do it sometime after tax season next year when I have some money to waste on it. For now, it'll do.
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Welp, it's fixed, aside from a few qualms. One, the prox sensor doesn't work. Two, I didn't clean off the old adhesive stuff well enough and the screen is slightly bulged out. Not a big deal but it is what it is.
Overall, I kind of wish I would have just spent the 20 bucks extra and claimed insurance on it. Oh well. I'll probably do it sometime after tax season next year when I have some money to waste on it. For now, it'll do.
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Hey its now working, wait till taxes and get something new like the sgs2 hd that was announced today!
Check it out at redmondpie.com scroll down till you find it, its gonna be a beast
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Hello, i just bought my i9300 a few weeks ago. All seemed normal when i noticed that when i was viewing a gray screen ( e.g. a game loading ) or anything that wasnt completely black, there were some spots in my screen. I thought at first that it was some graphics or glitch from the game, but then tried loading another game with a similar gray screen and they were still there. They arent scratches or anything like that ,it seems that its from inside the digitalizer. I dont know if i can even put a photo of that, because its not easily visible. My phone obviously has its warrany voided due to some rooting. If i flash the stock firmware, unroot it and run triangleaway, do you think i would be able to swap it for a brand new?
Hey mate, I have the exact same problem I keep thinking it's my eyes or something but I guess if your seeing it as well maybe its a problem with the device?
Do you also see the screen sort of flickering at certain points?
Well documented problem with many handsets..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658601
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This is a byproduct of the screen technology. It is normal.
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joshnichols189 said:
This is a byproduct of the screen technology. It is normal.
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Eww. I dont like it Its like when u have the perfect girlfriend and you only notice a tiny little mark under her belly button you have never knew it existed. I cannot stop looking at it now! Ewwww! ill try to swap it or at least get a refund.
Its like when u have the perfect girlfriend and you only notice a tiny little mark under her belly button you have never knew it existed. I cannot stop looking at it now! Ewwww! ill try to swap it or at least get a refund.
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Sorry, parents don't give a refund on their children.
Swapping sometimes works but usually you're stuck with a worse model and can't go back due to technical issues with boyfriend 2.0
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Sorry, parents don't give a refund on their children.
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Huh? I hope you are talking about Samsung and her Baby i9300 ?
hi guys,
im having a problem with my evo 3d. it seems the lower part of the screen is not working. so i cannot unlock my phone now.
< 0 OK buttons are not working anymore but when i go to camera(no password required for some reason,) that part of the screen is working fine.
wanted to know how can i disable the password at least so i can use it and wanted to know if its a software or hardware problem
thanks
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hi guys,
im having a problem with my evo 3d. it seems the lower part of the screen is not working. so i cannot unlock my phone now.
< 0 OK buttons are not working anymore but when i go to camera(no password required for some reason,) that part of the screen is working fine.
wanted to know how can i disable the password at least so i can use it and wanted to know if its a software or hardware problem
thanks
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is the phone rooted and if so, is it a custom rom?
How much of it isn't working? And is it just unresponsive or is the display out as well?
I have a strip of my screen the doesn't work that's righty over where the top row of keys is.
hi guys,
yes rooted,
virtuous rom dont know what version..
my phone has a passkey lock and the part where the "ok" button row is not working.
please let me know that i can at least disable the password lock..
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hi guys,
yes rooted,
virtuous rom dont know what version..
my phone has a passkey lock and the part where the "ok" button row is not working.
please let me know that i can at least disable the password lock..
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So is it just a strip of the screen?
If you really really wanna be able to get it unlocked, Download the correct version of clockwork mod for our phone one that's not touch, has to use the volume rockers and fresh install the rom, Or as a matter of fact, Just boot into whatever recovery you have and clear data/factoryreset, that'll get rid of your lock pin
Hello from me too!
I have a strip on my touch screen that doesn't work. It's right where the Search button and Install on Play Store is and Clear on the Phone notifications, too.
It had the stock rom, I have replaced the screen with the digitizer when it fell down. It worked after that. I had to unscrew the phone one more time because my LCD was touching the screen and the phone had gone mad. After that, and a couple of days later, I noticed that the strip didn't work anymore. Today I finally flashed a new rom (King Cobra 3d) and nothing's changed so I figured it might be a hardware problem...
What's your opinion?
Thank you!
Common Hardware Problems on evo3D
Its the hardware. and your carrier should change it at no cost. (Sprint)
fatisis said:
Hello from me too!
I have a strip on my touch screen that doesn't work. It's right where the Search button and Install on Play Store is and Clear on the Phone notifications, too.
It had the stock rom, I have replaced the screen with the digitizer when it fell down. It worked after that. I had to unscrew the phone one more time because my LCD was touching the screen and the phone had gone mad. After that, and a couple of days later, I noticed that the strip didn't work anymore. Today I finally flashed a new rom (King Cobra 3d) and nothing's changed so I figured it might be a hardware problem...
What's your opinion?
Thank you!
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ive had the top bar just under my notification bar non working for a few months now, and its starting to pi$$ me off
I've replaced my digitizer twice myself. I got a cheaper one the first time, and figure that's what I get for trying to go on the cheap. (I was out of warranty). Sorry to say it but it could be that again.
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I think I don't have a warranty because I've changed it myself. It's my fault...
I think I'll buy a new one... I unscrewed it a while ago so I could see if sth had been misplaced or if the digitizer had scratches or sth like that.
I saw that the ribbon's top had been ripped off right where it bends on top of the LCD... Don't know if that's the problem...
p.s. I live in Greece. My carrier is Cosmote. We don't have Sprint here...
Yep, if the ribbon cable is ripped, that would be your problem. Don't go too cheap on your replacement. Good luck!
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Yep, if the ribbon cable is ripped, that would be your problem. Don't go too cheap on your replacement. Good luck!
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I wonder why is there only one part of the touch that doesn't work if the ribbon is like that, in the bending spot...
thank you! i'll try it as soon as i can and i'll get back!
If i buy a new one from Amazon will it be allright? It costs around 10 pounds... The other one that i've changed and now it has a problem i've bought it for 60 euros from a local store here in Greece...
fatisis said:
If i buy a new one from Amazon will it be allright? It costs around 10 pounds... The other one that i've changed and now it has a problem i've bought it for 60 euros from a local store here in Greece...
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The last one I got from Amazon is the one I'm using now (about a month old), and spent $20 US on it, which was NOT the cheapest of them. Not knowing the exchange rate right off hand, would venture to say the one you're speaking of is not a "cheap" one. So go for it. Just take your time replacing it and be careful with ALL the ribbon cables. Good luck!