Hiya!
For the next 13 days I have 2 Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4s because I recently broke the first one's screen and filed for an insurance replacement. My gripe with the replacement is that it came with the locked ME7 bootloader, whereas my other one is still happily on MDK.
I have all of the tools to completely disassemble a phone (including the uv gun and glue). Do you folks think it's feasible to take the chipset out of my old one and put it in the new one?
The only reason I didn't just replace the screen myself was because I've never done it and didn't want to mess up the digitizer, but i am unsure of whether or not you have to remove the screen to take out the components (you likely do if my experience with other phones means anything)
if they are the same color, why not just pull the back off the one with the broken screen (with the board and everything), and hoook up the front of the good screen to it?
travisjshepherd said:
if they are the same color, why not just pull the back off the one with the broken screen (with the board and everything), and hoook up the front of the good screen to it?
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Does that include the exterior casing? It was bent somewhat badly and I'm unsure as to whether or not it'd fit a screen without first reshaping it (part of the reason I didn't just replace the screen myself as well)
ah, yeah im not sure about that.
Do we know if the chipset is bound to the exterior casing in some way?
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Do we know if the chipset is bound to the exterior casing in some way?
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It shouldn't be. I've never taken a Samsung device apart but every htc phone I took apart was separate from the shell
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took a look at a teardown and it seems like you can swap the motherboards with (relative) ease and without removing the screen. Neat, I may try it this week.
I work primarily with computers and I can't think of any reason this wouldn't work. I would equate it to swapping computer cases but carrying the components over, right?
winapp2 said:
took a look at a teardown and it seems like you can swap the motherboards with (relative) ease and without removing the screen. Neat, I may try it this week.
I work primarily with computers and I can't think of any reason this wouldn't work. I would equate it to swapping computer cases but carrying the components over, right?
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Correct but sometimes as they make improvements to the device over time, components do change. I had an old evo 4g that had a few different hardware revisions and the ribbon cables were different on the digitizers. this device is still fairly new though so you may not have that issue
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Here's hoping to compatible insides!
absolutely doable, I swapped my MDK mainboard from a white S4 over to a black one with an ME7 board, then sold the white one with the ME7 mainboard.
Black6spdZ said:
absolutely doable, I swapped my MDK mainboard from a white S4 over to a black one with an ME7 board, then sold the white one with the ME7 mainboard.
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+1 to this. I have done it as well. Bought an ebay S4 with MDK and swapped the Mobo (as the exterior wasn't that great) into my black mist phone, put the ME7 board into the ebay phone and sold that one.
winapp2 said:
Hiya!
For the next 13 days I have 2 Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4s because I recently broke the first one's screen and filed for an insurance replacement. My gripe with the replacement is that it came with the locked ME7 bootloader, whereas my other one is still happily on MDK.
I have all of the tools to completely disassemble a phone (including the uv gun and glue). Do you folks think it's feasible to take the chipset out of my old one and put it in the new one?
The only reason I didn't just replace the screen myself was because I've never done it and didn't want to mess up the digitizer, but i am unsure of whether or not you have to remove the screen to take out the components (you likely do if my experience with other phones means anything)
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If you filed for an insurance replacement, your old phone likely now has a blocked ESN and won't be able to work on Verizons network now.
So if you do the swap, you'll have a working phone, that you can't use.
It worked, though I forgot to plug the headphone jack back in and the motor I think is sitting incorrectly because vibration feels weak and like it "skips"
Either way, I got what I wanted. I'll have to open it again to fix the motor and the jack but at least I got my MDK board in the new phone
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If you filed for an insurance replacement, your old phone likely now has a blocked ESN and won't be able to work on Verizons network now.
So if you do the swap, you'll have a working phone, that you can't use.
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Phone still works, they sent me another sim, should i activate and use that one at all?
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My Evo 3D has been having weird 4G problems lately (goes into a connect cycle where it tries to connect, then turns off and on, and never really connects), and after taking it down to the Sprint store to have them look at it, there is apparently water damage inside the phone which instantly means no warranty repair, and I would either need to qualify for an upgrade($200), buy a new phone ($500 or more), or file a claim ($100).
They did show me the inside of the phone while explaining the water damage, and as everything else is working just fine on the phone, I'm wondering if I could just order the replacement part needed to fix the 4G and fix it myself.
It looks like there is only one logic board in the phone, so I assume that it's the motherboard, and I would probably have to replace that.
Does anyone know of any place that sells replacement motherboards, and how much they cost?
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My Evo 3D has been having weird 4G problems lately (goes into a connect cycle where it tries to connect, then turns off and on, and never really connects), and after taking it down to the Sprint store to have them look at it, there is apparently water damage inside the phone which instantly means no warranty repair, and I would either need to qualify for an upgrade($200), buy a new phone ($500 or more), or file a claim ($100).
They did show me the inside of the phone while explaining the water damage, and as everything else is working just fine on the phone, I'm wondering if I could just order the replacement part needed to fix the 4G and fix it myself.
It looks like there is only one logic board in the phone, so I assume that it's the motherboard, and I would probably have to replace that.
Does anyone know of any place that sells replacement motherboards, and how much they cost?
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Water damage? Where was the "water damage"? Were any of the red stickers activated? Was it just the USB port that was 'water damaged'? More info please bud
Note: "Water damage" can be from condensation.. like if you leave the phone in a glove box or something, or go running with it strapped to you.. or even just coming in from the cold and into a hot house.
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Water damage? Where was the "water damage"? Were any of the red stickers activated? Was it just the USB port that was 'water damaged'? More info please bud
Note: "Water damage" can be from condensation.. like if you leave the phone in a glove box or something, or go running with it strapped to you.. or even just coming in from the cold and into a hot house.
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The water indicators were activated, as far as I could see. The USB port wasn't water damaged, but the sales person pointed out the water damage on the grey padding on the inside of the phone housing, and also there apparently was a small puddle of water in the phone? I'm not entirely sure how that was possible, but this is what he said to me.
As for where it was, it was on the grey padding on the inside of the back housing. Most of it seemed to be spread out from there.
Also, I usually have my phone by the sink when I take a shower, and did answer it in the rain a couple times, so water damage isn't out of the question.
http://www.htcrepairparts.com/htc-evo-3d-c-129_728.html
You could replace the mother board but it's expensive.... Not sure if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. I would just file a insurance claim if you have the insurance..... Or buy one from Craigs list.
Also I am not sure but I think if you change the mother board you imei changes as well?
Surely if you are doing it under insurance, you could actually get a different phone? (i.e. a newer model.. like the One X.)
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http://www.htcrepairparts.com/htc-evo-3d-c-129_728.html
You could replace the mother board but it's expensive.... Not sure if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. I would just file a insurance claim if you have the insurance..... Or buy one from Craigs list.
Also I am not sure but I think if you change the mother board you imei changes as well?
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Oh yikes. I may end doing the insurance claim, then. Shame that I can't just replace the 4G part.
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Surely if you are doing it under insurance, you could actually get a different phone? (i.e. a newer model.. like the One X.)
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I don't think Sprint's phone insurance works like that. Phone exchanges are for comparable models, and even then, I think the only reason they wouldn't send you back the same phone is if they didn't have it for some reason.
Not only that, I don't think there's anyway to request a different model.
Oh I see, it's insured with sprint. Sorry I was thinking you were going to claim on your house insurance lol. Apologies, I made an assumption without thinking it through.
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My Evo 3D has been having weird 4G problems lately (goes into a connect cycle where it tries to connect, then turns off and on, and never really connects), and after taking it down to the Sprint store to have them look at it, there is apparently water damage inside the phone which instantly means no warranty repair, and I would either need to qualify for an upgrade($200), buy a new phone ($500 or more), or file a claim ($100).
They did show me the inside of the phone while explaining the water damage, and as everything else is working just fine on the phone, I'm wondering if I could just order the replacement part needed to fix the 4G and fix it myself.
It looks like there is only one logic board in the phone, so I assume that it's the motherboard, and I would probably have to replace that.
Does anyone know of any place that sells replacement motherboards, and how much they cost?
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I would surf ebay for parts... Also it would be cheaper to go 100 claim route....
changing the motherboard most likely would change your HEX/IMEI number also, in effect you have a new phone. ebay for a phone with a broken screen but otherwise working is a possible option, not sure the cost
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changing the motherboard most likely would change your HEX/IMEI number also, in effect you have a new phone. ebay for a phone with a broken screen but otherwise working is a possible option, not sure the cost
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That would run him about 120 ish or alil more.
Yeah, it's beginning to look like replacing the board is going to be even more expensive then the claim. I may hold on sending my phone in on a claim until it actually has some serious issues. As of right now, even though 3G is slow as hell, it really doesn't interfere with the rest of the phone to not have 4G.
Also, I'm wondering if water damage is what caused the 4G to break in the first place. Might have been where the repair guys at Sprint stopped because they had a good excuse at that point, and that isn't actually the real problem.
so, how can this be done........we have one year before the battery is half as good..., any suggestions
Battery is connected with a very easy port... almost like molex. It will be as easy as opening your computer and installing a new hard drive. Just a lot smaller and with more warrenty voiding
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Here is a video of someone taking apart the the phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LiKpHr8RLBs
what do you mean molex, how do we know all the pieces went back on togethor nicely and in its original form
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what do you mean molex, how do we know all the pieces went back on togethor nicely and in its original form
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Well I believe they did, unless the poster used some serious video editing. He didn't really unscrew anything in the video, which means that wasn't his first time taking it apart.
I watched that video while in line at sprint yesterday. The battery is the reason I didn't buy the EVO LTE just yet.
Back in the blackberry days, you could buy colored trackballs. I replaced mine a couple times. If I'm not mistaken, that is considered at least questionable on the warranty side of things.
So I can only assume there will be people selling replacement batteries for this just like there have always been retailers for trackballs and screen replacements.
Would anyone else agree with that? Cause that argument is the only thing I'm using to talk myself into buying one.
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I watched that video while in line at sprint yesterday. The battery is the reason I didn't buy the EVO LTE just yet.
Back in the blackberry days, you could buy colored trackballs. I replaced mine a couple times. If I'm not mistaken, that is considered at least questionable on the warranty side of things.
So I can only assume there will be people selling replacement batteries for this just like there have always been retailers for trackballs and screen replacements.
Would anyone else agree with that? Cause that argument is the only thing I'm using to talk myself into buying one.
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I will agree. There will be replacements available. Whether or not you want to go to the hassle of replacing will be up to you.
Molex ports or connectors (idk the proper term) are big plastic five pronged power cables that most PC's have. Google it.
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It's not going to be hard to replace. I wouldn't worry about it. If you can remove a few small screws, unplug a cable, plug a cable back in, and reinsert a few phillips screws you'll be ok. HTC makes it seemingly easy to repair your phone yourself. Now, the iPhone on the other hand, is not easy for most people to fix themselves. Replacing the LCD will take you 1 hour or more. I replace iPhone 4 LCDs/digitizers as a side job. It's tedious, but worth 55 dollars for an hour of work. I don't think it will be hard to replace the battery on the LTE.
This thread read my mind...
I almost didn't buy the Evo LTE for this very reason. It never crossed my mind that i do laptop screens alot on the side, and have replaced my evo screen a few time too. That someone would come up with a work around, it'll happen. It better happen...
Hello, here is my problem:
I bought the phone used (refurbished) from a second hand store. The phone's exterior is is great condition. There is only one problem: The OLED display is terribly burned! Black screen are washed out with heat marks (inverse burns), and coloured screens are burnt.
The phone probably used to be a display phone for an store somewhere. The blue leds are the worst (yes I know what I am talking about), and the green and red ones are okay. I try not to display any images or colors that have more that 30% blue.
I've been ripped off too. The store has a BS no refund policy that they told me after I bought the phone. I can't do an exchange (partially my fault too, because I was afraid they would give me a worse phone!). I had no idea it was burned until I went home and turned it on. I was planning on returning it, but then did some research about the business.. I will never shop there again
I don't want to the phone replaced unless it is a newer model, or better condition than this one (that I have). And I don't want to go to a third party service, unless they actually know what they are doing. The process of removing the screen is time consuming, and very risky. I don't trust anyone but Samsung at the moment.
So.. I have two options:
a) Don't get the phone repaired, and maybe flash a better Rom on it. This will probably ruin my chances of ever getting my phone fixed by Samsung if I am not careful. Short term satisfaction, until the screen dies out (I hate OLED displays for that reason).
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b) Pay Samsung to fix or replace my phone. I have contacted them a month ago, and they said that I could get a repair as long as my phone was not rooted. I have no idea how much it should cost (if you know, please tell me!), or, if it is really worth it. Long term satisfaction, a working screen.
And Im not talking little ghosting burns either. My screen is always a greenish yellow tinge. And I cant look at anything without seeing a burned in screen.
And if they flash at&t ics Rom because I am still on GB, then I will root and flash ShoStock 3 instead.
What should I do? What is your experience? And where (and for how much) will Samsung charge for a screen repair? Thanks.
BTW, I live in Canada. It is unlocked.
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Check out http://www.mobiletechvideos.com if you don't want to replace the screen yourself
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This will help everyone who has the "burn in issue". This is a awesome phone (not the best, but still great). I think it is worth keeping.
I tried that link you posted. They say that they are selling a OEM LED screen. I find that funny, since that probably isn't real. Probably just a mistake on their part, great price though (considering the type of screen).
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Any other input? Advice? Similar problems?
This will help everyone who has the "burn in issue". This is a awesome phone (not the best, but still great). I think it is worth keeping.
I tried that link you posted. They say that they are selling a OEM LED screen. I find that funny, since that probably isn't real. Probably just a mistake on their part, great price though (considering the type of screen).
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I think you're looking at the wrong thing. It's the LCD/Digitizer and it costs $160 (the whole service).
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I think you're looking at the wrong thing. It's the LCD/Digitizer and it costs $160 (the whole service).
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Sorry, I meant the screen they are supposed to be replacing. They say the replacement is a oem lcd screen, which dosent exist for the i777.
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I think you're looking at the wrong thing. It's the LCD/Digitizer and it costs $160 (the whole service).
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Have you tried this service? Or, someone you know?
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If you are going to replace the screen yourself...and I just did it..not hard at all. Etradesupply.com has the lcd digitizer with front housing for under 120 dollars. It includes capacitive button ribbon as well. Yes this company is in China...but it was recommended by a friend of mine and I am very happy with the product. I replaced my screen very easily. If you go that route it is worth it.
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If you are going to replace the screen yourself...and I just did it..not hard at all. Etradesupply.com has the lcd digitizer with front housing for under 120 dollars. It includes capacitive button ribbon as well. Yes this company is in China...but it was recommended by a friend of mine and I am very happy with the product. I replaced my screen very easily. If you go that route it is worth it.
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I am happy that you found a replacement screen for your device.
But, how long is it going to last? I am surprised that companies are spending money to make OLED (not LCD) displays for phones that are outdated. This phone is maybe two years old now, and if the screen is this burnt out: Is it really worth it? Do I have to keep replacing my screen every 2 years, or, is Samsung going to admit that their samoled, and other OLED technologies are "not ready for long term use because they die too quickly"?
Of course not, they just want your money!
A OLED works almost the opposite way as a LCD does. A LCD must send MORE power to a pixel that is displaying a dark pixel, while a LED display uses less energy to power a dark pixel. Almost like those old CUT monitors, it uses the additive theory of light, versus the LCD subtracting theory of light.
But they still use three color pigments: Red, Green, and Blue.
Someone who claims they are selling a i777 LCD digitizer with bottom button row is a nut ball, or, are false advertising what they are selling. I seem to be finding this problem with every third-party part company that sells parts for the OLED display.
I wish it had a LCD: It would last so much longer. Less heat, less problems, less stress, cheaper parts, and more confidence.
My verdict:
I don't trust myself enough to replace the parts myself. I ruined my iphone 3gs that way, and don't want to ruin this phone. If the phone was cheaper (I was also ripped off for the phone), then I would be slightly less reluctant to do it myself.
I will look into it some more, thanks fro your help.
Any Samsung screen replacements yet?
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My verdict:
I don't trust myself enough to replace the parts myself. I ruined my iphone 3gs that way, and don't want to ruin this phone. If the phone was cheaper (I was also ripped off for the phone), then I would be slightly less reluctant to do it myself.
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Just in this statement you're comparing apples to oranges. There is no comparison,They are not manufactured they same. This device is much much easier to disassemble and reassemble then any I-device. And anyone that has this device, knows that the screen longevity is about two years and that the blues are what burns out the quickest, unfortunately its part of the business world, mass production and cutting overhead.
In my opinion, from just reading your posts you're trying to get a quality device at a minimal cost and now you're going to nickle and dime yourself to death. On top of that, getting aggravated every time you look at your device. Save yourself time, money and aggravation and get a new device...besides.... this one, even though its still a great device and still being supported by great devs is a dinosaur and will in the near future be shelved.
Veni, vidi, vici.
Just my own opinion, but I think they're well aware that their oled displays don't last long. Odds are their thinking is that if your average display lasts between 2-3 years it'll help push you towards another new device. Just something to consider.
I have been looking at the Nexus 4. This phone (I777), is the perfect size phone for me. Not huge, but not small either. I just really hate the OLED. If it were ten years into the future (assuming that the led technology has a longer life span), then I would not be having this problem.
The nexus 4 is slightly bigger than the S2.. I like to buy older phones, because they come at reduced cost. Maybe I will wait for the next nexus to come out, then buy the old or new one.
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I have been looking at the Nexus 4. This phone (I777), is the perfect size phone for me. Not huge, but not small either. I just really hate the OLED. If it were ten years into the future (assuming that the led technology has a longer life span), then I would not be having this problem.
The nexus 4 is slightly bigger than the S2.. I like to buy older phones, because they come at reduced cost. Maybe I will wait for the next nexus to come out, then buy the old or new one.
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Whenever my s2 dies, I'll be getting a nexus device. I love the i777, hopefully it'll last me a couple years....if I don't accidentally destroy it at work lol
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I installed Shostock3 (I dont have warrenty, so no need to go to samsung). I am thinking about ordering a new screen from etradesuppy (or something like that, cant remember the name).
Im sure some of the posters here already knew that! ;P
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I'm in school right now and go to pull out my phone from my pocket and my screen wouldn't turn on. I come to see little hairline cracks on my screen but not on my glass which is odd. Now my phone turns on but the screen itself is just dead. I am rooted and running a rom so what should I do? Please help me!
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I'm in school right now and go to pull out my phone from my pocket and my screen wouldn't turn on. I come to see little hairline cracks on my screen but not on my glass which is odd. Now my phone turns on but the screen itself is just dead. I am rooted and running a rom so what should I do? Please help me!
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If you dont have insurance I'd start googling and find a replacement.
civiksi said:
If you dont have insurance I'd start googling and find a replacement.
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Is there any way I can get rid of root and wipe my phone because I called Samsung and they said to send my phone in and will fix it
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Is there any way I can get rid of root and wipe my phone because I called Samsung and they said to send my phone in and will fix it
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Here's a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
And here's a youtube video. Prob the same process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TMuVMbxi8c
Good luck bro
OK, If you're not insured then you need to look at this video by Erica Griffin. Yes, this is for the GS3 but it really shouldn't be any different for the GS4. Her Vid on YouTube shows you how to replace the screen with digitizer and using all of the other parts from your current phone. It's actually a good video to see just so you know how easy this stuff is to do. The screen w/digitizer seems to run around $200 which is way better then $500-600 to buy a new phone outright. Just remember, I'm just giving you a cheaper option to fix it if you don't have insurance.
Replacement video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB4iC8i_t5w
NY Mobile Parts Ebay store
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ny-mobile-parts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Edit: I was getting the links while you posted sammy will fix.
Well if Sammy will fix it just go that route then.
Eric214 said:
OK, If you're not insured then you need to look at this video by Erica Griffin. Yes, this is for the GS3 but it really shouldn't be any different for the GS4. Her Vid on YouTube shows you how to replace the screen with digitizer and using all of the other parts from your current phone. It's actually a good video to see just so you know how easy this stuff is to do. The screen w/digitizer seems to run around $200 which is way better then $500-600 to buy a new phone outright. Just remember, I'm just giving you a cheaper option to fix it if you don't have insurance.
Replacement video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB4iC8i_t5w
NY Mobile Parts Ebay store
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ny-mobile-parts/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Edit: I was getting the links while you posted sammy will fix.
Well if Sammy will fix it just go that route then.
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They claim that as long as they can't prove that the cracks were from impact there shouldn't be a problem. I'm afraid they might screw me over. But i mean the glass is completely fine and my sides have small nicks from previous small drops. im gonna try to unroot and wipe tomorrpw after school
My screen blacked out a week ago but been too busy to deal with it. Display comes through MHL onto my TV display so wonder do I need all parts mentioned? There's no crack in my display, but to my surprise the "moisture detector" sticker is tainted red (the big visible one, as I understand there are multiple stickers -- can someone confirm this to be correct?).
I may just take a risk and request replacement over the phone. Once or more in the past, I've had a warranty period issue replaced with the warning "...if its determined to be your fault, we will charge you the full retail price" and I've sent them bootloader unlocked, watermarked phones and they let it slide. There truly was no submersion or even open case exposure to water, I'm not sure how sensitive this particular sensor is to humidity or moisture through an enclosed back.
Anybody else surprised to see their "watermark" turn red when they feel it should not have been? From past experience having phones replaced via phone support, I'd wager they take my rooted, broken-display phone and never charge me for it.........................I been with VZW a decade and a half and then Bell Atlantic Mobile and planned in about 220-250 consistently for nearly a decade.........I'm not saying VZW is prone to show courtesy for longevity, but this could be 3-4 such instances in the smartphone era of questionable watermarks of rooted and flashed-to-hell Blackberries including blatant cracks...............
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They claim that as long as they can't prove that the cracks were from impact there shouldn't be a problem. I'm afraid they might screw me over. But i mean the glass is completely fine and my sides have small nicks from previous small drops. im gonna try to unroot and wipe tomorrpw after school
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I have a very specific question with regards to replacing the charging port on the i777. I have searched threads discussing charging port replacement, but was unable to find anything about this specific issue. I am currently going through my first repair on my i777 that needs a new charging port. I bought the replacement on ebay, but something stood out once I compared it to the original charging port I took out. On the original there is a small rubber piece hanging down (around where the screw holes are). On the replacement piece it's just a metal piece hanging down in the same place. Do I need to have that rubber piece on the replacement charging port? Would it even affect the functionality of the phone? Is there a way to take the rubber piece off the original and transfer it to the replacement, or should I just buy one with the rubber piece on? If someone has asked this question already forgive me, but I did not see it in the thread I skimmed through.
Here is a pic of both them side by side. The top one is the original and the bottom is the replacement I got from ebay.
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It would not let me post link yet so just remove parentesis and spaces to view picture link.
That gray part is for waterproofing the microphone I believe. It just slides off of the old part and onto the new one, just be careful. Also if you have no signal, by now you may have already found the following thread. I had to do this a couple of weeks ago to get a signal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950114&page=5 I'll try harder to match up the part numbers next time!
iXNyNe, please let us know if the newegg part works, or if you end up needing to modify it (see link in above post), or purchase another.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2C51D87922 just ordered this. [...]
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iXNyNe, please let us know if the newegg part works, or if you end up needing to modify it (see link in above post), or purchase another.
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i'll report back once i have them
i already took the phone apart just to peek around inside, the part looks just like what's already there. the picture shows some teal/aqua colored tabs towards the bottom, im assuming these are peel off for an adhesive (there did seem to be an adhesive holding the part in place).
based on that link mentioned i would say that cutting is a little extreme, it looks like they cut the board in half, which is definitely NOT how it comes stock.
again i'll report back once i've got the chips. and for under $8 with free shipping i cant really complain even if they dont work out.
The only thing you're actually cutting (electronically) is the ground plane of the board shared by the antenna/radio and the charge port. In short, there's a super low risk of messing anything up, unless you use a sawzall to complete the job.
I assume that it was more cost effective for Samsung to put those items on the same board, but it's a punk move to attach a known replacement part to an antenna that varies by region. Either way, I'm glad to know that the hack is an option but I'd be happier to know that the hack isn't necessary.
iXNyNe said:
i'll report back once i have them
i already took the phone apart just to peek around inside, the part looks just like what's already there. the picture shows some teal/aqua colored tabs towards the bottom, im assuming these are peel off for an adhesive (there did seem to be an adhesive holding the part in place).
based on that link mentioned i would say that cutting is a little extreme, it looks like they cut the board in half, which is definitely NOT how it comes stock.
again i'll report back once i've got the chips. and for under $8 with free shipping i cant really complain even if they dont work out.
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Just wanted to report success. The part from new egg worked and was really easy to swap.
I don't have the right size sim card anymore since switching my primary carry, so I can't test reception, but otherwise everything is working (charging, wifi, Bluetooth, etc)
P.s. I did not modify the item I received (no cutting) and it is a 2.3 where the original I removed was a 2.2. I've saved the 2.2 just in case something comes up.
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Thanks, but I'm afraid that we won't know whether the replacement part is a proper replacement until there is a sim-card involved. Reception is the rub (see post below from the board-mod thread).
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[...]I also replaced the original rev 2.2 with rev 2.3 which fixed the usb port but gave me very unstable and poor reception. [...]
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iXNyNe said:
Just wanted to report success. The part from new egg worked and was really easy to swap.
I don't have the right size sim card anymore since switching my primary carry, so I can't test reception, but otherwise everything is working (charging, wifi, Bluetooth, etc)
P.s. I did not modify the item I received (no cutting) and it is a 2.3 where the original I removed was a 2.2. I've saved the 2.2 just in case something comes up.
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Thanks, but I'm afraid that we won't know whether the replacement part is a proper replacement until there is a sim-card involved. Reception is the rub (see post below from the board-mod thread).
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I'll see if I can find a friend with a full size Sim over the next few days and test the reliability. But honestly I'd have to it may be better for people to find a rev 2.2
But for anyone who no longer uses the phone for cell service, the new egg part works great for a cheap and easy charge port replacement.
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