My Transformer Prime is getting ghost touches recently and also i noticed that "The touch" doesnt work at 15% of the screen on the right side. Which should be replaced Digitizer or LCD?? pls help me!!!!
This is fairly old, but I recently solved those same problem for me so I figured that answering this might be useful to others:
1. Ghost touches: this is a hardware problem, the digitizer must be replaced. But this is fairly tricky, so it might be much easier to replace the whole LCD + digitizer assembly (easily found on ebay). It more expensive, but less risky...
2. The sides of the screen not responding to touch: as far as I can tell this is a software problem. Here is how I solved it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tran...2#post62361792
But this solution doesn't work for everybody apparently. So all I can say for sure is that:
- replacing the LCD/digitizer doesn't fix this particular problem. It doesn't seem to be hardware related.
- it can be solved one way or another...
anybody have any solutions?
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Hello,
yesterday I installed some new games on my p4350 and let a friend play with it,
unfortunally he pushed to hard with the stylus and the screen got damaged . the screen is still working but it got a dent.
now I wanna replace the screen myself, anybody can give me instructions how to do this?
Also i wanna know if the soft layer on the top(not the screen protector) and the lcd, is one thing.
http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC Herald Sevice Manual.pdf
download and read that ,it will show you how to disassemble the herald and take the screen out
Replacing digitiser on Herald as opposed to Hermes
Scuse me for butting in but I have both just bought a Herald with a broken screen AND have done a few screen replacements on Wizards, Blue Angels and Hermeses.
On this Herald I had just assumed that you could basically follow the video on YouTube which shows how to replace a screen on a Hermes? I see that the PDF file is quite complicated and is designed to show you how to take off every tiny part if it has failed. The screen replacement is far easier that this, right?
Secondly, I see that you can buy the screen separately from the 'protector' which is I assume the bit with the hole in on your unit? I have to say, I had never seen these replaced separately before: Is this something special to the Herald or can you replace this digitizer separately from the screen on other units as well? If so, how on earth do you get it off the screen please? And is there a reliable way of getting one back on? (There is no reference to this in the pdf manual but the digitizers are suddenly being sold on ebay for about five bucks)
So the question is whether this is still as difficult on the Herald as threads on the Hermes suggest?
I've opened my Herald, and to reach the screen you have to disassemble the whole thing.
It's not that difficult (albeit while following the service manual, since there are a lot of tricky areas like removing the Keyboard), you just need to have patience and not rush it.
Any way to set up device after flash with no touch screen.
The digitizer or screen is not functioning, before i take it all apart as shown anybody no of a way to bypass the touchscreen setup.
before trying to change the digitizer...
(and i know this is crazy but worked for me after replacing the cable going from the screen to the board)
install a screen protector and try again!
I had the same problem after opening my Herald, and right now the screen only works if i have a screen protector on. If not then nothing happens
digitizer replacement is actually very easy.
Jeffreyr1 said:
Hello,
yesterday I installed some new games on my p4350 and let a friend play with it,
unfortunally he pushed to hard with the stylus and the screen got damaged . the screen is still working but it got a dent.
now I wanna replace the screen myself, anybody can give me instructions how to do this?
Also i wanna know if the soft layer on the top(not the screen protector) and the lcd, is one thing.
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As I have now posted on a different thread, the digitizer replacement is actually very easy. You just slip a razor blade under the tabs and lever it off after removing that yellow tape on the back.
moullas said:
I've opened my Herald, and to reach the screen you have to disassemble the whole thing.
It's not that difficult (albeit while following the service manual, since there are a lot of tricky areas like removing the Keyboard), you just need to have patience and not rush it.
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I agree. It was not difficult at all. I took apart and put together the phone a few times after just to develop a feel for it.
We have a tendency to get nervous about it but if you relax it becomes easier.
I have a a extra digitizer that I never used. If anyone wants it, pm me.
Hi All,
Im having some problems with my Evo 3D. It was scratched out of nowhere by just sitting in my backpack MP3 slot. I found some dust on the screen (most likely thats the cause of the scratches). I have 2 medium scratches and a lot of minor/medium. The problem is that I am really getting upset when I look at my screen and I decided to accept it condition no more. I have 2 questions (For the first one I am pretty sure of the answer, but still I will ask it).
First. Are these scratches covered by the warranty? The obvious answer is no of course, but I am wondering - since it is with the "mighty" Gorila Glass, how did it got scratched without even dropping it... So Im thinking, is it possible that the warranty will cover this?
Second. If the answer of the above question is NO - I will change my digitizer. I chose to change the digitizer because it costs 10 pounds, comparing with the whole screen which is 70-80 on ebay. There is something that bothers me though. I am afraid that even a slight misalignement will cause troubles while using the phone and missclicking some stuff... Also I am afraid that dust might get between the screen and the digitizer while Im doing that.
I hope there is someone that already done this (and I mean digitizer only change) that will be able to help me with some advices and/or techniques. I am technocal guy, so following your instructions wont be a problem. Its just I haven't change Evo 3D digitizer before and I want to have proper preparation.
Any advises will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Have a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560037
I posted some stuff on the last page too so you can go to that.
HTC might fix it for you, probably at a cost, you can give them a ring and see if they can help
Other than that, just read through the link i gave, alot of good info there that will help you replace the digitizer. Good luck!
I have a problem with the cracked screen of my Xperia Active (st17i). Since the repairing cost the service centre will be more than half the price of a new phone, I’ll most probably need to order it and replace it myself.
I haven’t done this before so I’ll need all the advice you can give me both on the hardware and the software part. If anyone have done it before or knows how to do it all tips are welcome.
On the hardware part:
In ebay I found replacement modules including both the screen and the digitizer, BUT not the metal frame to which they are attached. For reference you can see the attached photos. My question here is:
HOW or CAN I disassemble the LCD and the digitizer from the metal frame of the phone at home? They seem to be glued firmly to each other.
On the software part:
I understand that changing the hardware is only part of the problem. If I’m not mistaken after that I’ll have to flash the firmware and calibrate the new screen. The guy from the service centre explained that if I do not find the correct version to flash with the damage may be even worse.
So my questions here are two:
1) Can anyone point which is the correct version to flash (and instructions)?
2) How or Can I calibrate the screen?
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donZe said:
I have a problem with the cracked screen of my Xperia Active (st17i). Since the repairing cost the service centre will be more than half the price of a new phone, I’ll most probably need to order it and replace it myself.
I haven’t done this before so I’ll need all the advice you can give me both on the hardware and the software part. If anyone have done it before or knows how to do it all tips are welcome.
On the hardware part:
In ebay I found replacement modules including both the screen and the digitizer, BUT not the metal frame to which they are attached. For reference you can see the attached photos. My question here is:
HOW or CAN I disassemble the LCD and the digitizer from the metal frame of the phone at home? They seem to be glued firmly to each other.
On the software part:
I understand that changing the hardware is only part of the problem. If I’m not mistaken after that I’ll have to flash the firmware and calibrate the new screen. The guy from the service centre explained that if I do not find the correct version to flash with the damage may be even worse.
So my questions here are two:
1) Can anyone point which is the correct version to flash (and instructions)?
2) How or Can I calibrate the screen?
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This has been done with other devices but this may work for yours too.
Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104484
Hit thanks if I helped you in any way.
Thanks for the link. I was looking at this topic before, but I am not sure whether it is about solving software-related touch-screen problems and if it is applicable in my case (screen replacement).
Does anyone know whether is it really necessary to flash the phone at all?
I also found an article online on screen calibration for xperia active and xperia mini. Here is the link.
It says there I should install ETS software with SETool. I have no idea what this is or how to do that. Can anyone help?
Hello everyone,
this is my sad story and I would like you to help myself out of this pervading sadness....:crying:
I don't know how it happened, but the screen of my archos 101 g9 cracked: the touchscreen still works, the glass has no damage, but underneath the glass there is a wide crack from side to side, with a huge stain (lcd liquid?) coming out from the cracks.
what is to be replaced?
i found this one, is that what I need? http://www.ebay.it/itm/251174616903...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1598wt_1167
thank you very much
Giuseppe
I think you need a new screen. But mostly possible you will not be able to replace it if you're not skilled at repairing small things.
Touch screen digitizer is not what you need if your touchscreen works normally.
theadenter said:
I think you need a new screen. But mostly possible you will not be able to replace it if you're not skilled at repairing small things.
Touch screen digitizer is not what you need if your touchscreen works normally.
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thanks, I know someone who can halp me.
where I can buy it online? I looked for it, but each time I find something I can't say if I'm going to buy a screen, touchscreen, digitizer or somethingelse... I can't identify what is what I'm looking at
Good evening!
My S3 has just fallen down. Now only physical buttons, back and menu are working. Screen has no physical damage but the digitalizer is not getting ANY of my touch. This makes me thing that it can be the internal connections. If it was broken I believe some screen zones would be still recognised. Then, I believe (and hope) digitalizer is in a well state. What are your thoughts about this?
Apart from this, how can I open the phone to check the connection. I've seen videos in which they replace the screen but I don't know if I can follow this procedure since, if it is still working, I don't know if I could re-glue it again.
Please, what can I do?
Thanks!
paco_ramirez said:
Good evening!
My S3 has just fallen down. Now only physical buttons, back and menu are working. Screen has no physical damage but the digitalizer is not getting ANY of my touch. This makes me thing that it can be the internal connections. If it was broken I believe some screen zones would be still recognised. Then, I believe (and hope) digitalizer is in a well state. What are your thoughts about this?
Apart from this, how can I open the phone to check the connection. I've seen videos in which they replace the screen but I don't know if I can follow this procedure since, if it is still working, I don't know if I could re-glue it again.
Please, what can I do?
Thanks!
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It is very possibly your digitizer can be broken but not show any physical damage. If it happened right after a fall then this is a real possibility.
Do not try to pull the screen sections apart you will damage it. Get a new whole screen assembly
Thank you very much for the answer!. Could you please send me a reference of the whole screen assembly I need? You mean digitalizer plus lcd? just digitalizer? Could you provide me a good but cheap one?.
paco_ramirez said:
Thank you very much for the answer!. Could you please send me a reference of the whole screen assembly I need? You mean digitalizer plus lcd? just digitalizer? Could you provide me a good but cheap one?.
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You will need the glass, lcd and digitizer. The term "whole screen assembly" should be enough.
Thanks for the info. I've seen prices of this replacement set and it's about 100$ (80€). I don't think I should pay so much for a 2-year phone. I am thinking about taking a Xiaomi redmi note 4g for 169€.
paco_ramirez said:
Thanks for the info. I've seen prices of this replacement set and it's about 100$ (80€). I don't think I should pay so much for a 2-year phone. I am thinking about taking a Xiaomi redmi note 4g for 169€.
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Yer it is pricey, atleast in my country almost just as expensive to by a new s3 rather than get a new screen when you way up the aspects of a new phone plus the warranty