Someone gave me a SGS5 with a cracked rear camera lens. I replaced the lens and made sure I really cleaned the camera but it has these 3 brown shadows. They are small but very annoying. So I ordered a new camera.
My question is has anyone replaced one before and how hard is it?
TIA for any replies.
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It's easy. It's only connected by a ribbon cable I believe, should be a quick 10 minute job.
Sean89us said:
It's easy. It's only connected by a ribbon cable I believe, should be a quick 10 minute job.
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Thanks but while replacing the screen I jacked up the digitizer. I can't believe I did that. I'm looking on line and the cheapest I can find is $125 . I can buy a whole used one for that much or less if I get lucky. Guess I'll be using it for parts now. Thanks for the reply anyway.
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linsalata28 said:
Thanks but while replacing the screen I jacked up the digitizer. I can't believe I did that. I'm looking on line and the cheapest I can find is $125 . I can buy a whole used one for that much or less if I get lucky. Guess I'll be using it for parts now. Thanks for the reply anyway.
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You have a link to the camera you bought? Be cool to replace mine to make the phone water "proof" again if cheap
ShinySide said:
You have a link to the camera you bought? Be cool to replace mine to make the phone water "proof" again if cheap
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I'll sell you mine. I paid $6 for it.
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I cracked the front glass
Touch still works fine
Where can I get a new front panel?
bijan588 said:
I cracked the front glass
Touch still works fine
Where can I get a new front panel?
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You can't. The only way you will have it fixed is to pay the fee through viewsonic. Sorry.
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You can't. The only way you will have it fixed is to pay the fee through viewsonic. Sorry.
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Technically not true, I broke my LCD and replaced it with one I bought on Amazon for about $75. If it is only the LCD it can be done but it's definitely not for the faint of heart. If you are determined to do it yourself send me a pm and I will dig up the link where I got mine.
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collindv said:
Technically not true, I broke my LCD and replaced it with one I bought on Amazon for about $75. If it is only the LCD it can be done but it's definitely not for the faint of heart. If you are determined to do it yourself send me a pm and I will dig up the link where I got mine.
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No kidding? if you fixed the glass and stuff you should definitely make a write-up and post it. I think people would really appreciate it.
I have recently taken apart my evo 3d and while prying the plastic off, i hit one of the ribbon connectors and took a small chunk out of this. I know it has to do with the touch part of my screen, as a small portion of it doesnt work properly. Im curious if i can buy a new one and replace it myself, because obviously my warranty is void now cuz i took the screws out.
I highlighted the section that i screwed up in this picture http://imgur.com/qYLw2
There is no way you can replace that ribbon/connector by yourself. You would need a microscope and some very expensive equipment to get it unsoldered and re-soldered.
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There is no way you can replace that ribbon/connector by yourself. You would need a microscope and some very expensive equipment to get it unsoldered and re-soldered.
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Damn. Ok thanks
Wow what did you use to open it up? Looks like you pried it open with a screw driver.
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Robert542 said:
Wow what did you use to open it up? Looks like you pried it open with a screw driver.
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Spot on.
jverm said:
Spot on.
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For future reference you can get a case opener tool REALLY cheap off eBay.
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Even if the cable was replaceable, it's buried under one of the antennas. So sad, what were you trying to do to begin with?
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zcink said:
Actually, I hate to go against the grain here but..... That ribbon cable looks extremely easy to replace.
Look at this video and see just how easy it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8u5Wa3Odak
Its not soldered in. Just clips holding it in.
I don't know where you'd find one but it should not be that hard. do some searching. even try ebay for a parts phone.
Good luck.
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It is easy to replace but you have to replace the digitizer to. I think he just wanted to replace the ribbon cable.
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Hi everyone, I bought a complete black housing for the htc one but I cant find a guide to do it, the one from ifixit is not that great.
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Hi everyone, I bought a complete black housing for the htc one but I cant find a guide to do it, the one from ifixit is not that great.
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From the iFixIt teardown: "We won't lie, getting to this point was an arduous and daunting task. The amount of work required to separate the rear aluminum case and the front case was immense."
You sure you want to do this?
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Hi everyone, I bought a complete black housing for the htc one but I cant find a guide to do it, the one from ifixit is not that great.
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Where the heck did you buy a housing for this device?
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Good luck with that. Let us know how it goes.
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I have a feeling you bought some thing that's not for this device. I doubt anybody sells that. Unless some one damaged and took apart their device and are selling it as parts.
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I saw the housing for sale a few days ago too, I don't remember what site it was though so I guess it's not a lot of help. But they are for sale and from what I remember it wasn't very expensive.
Here's one. Would be pretty crazy trying to do it though
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-rear-housing.html
The One or One X?
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Buddy let me save you the trouble. Do not attempt to take this phone apart. I got some scratches on my phone and lets just say if it takes HTC a while to do the repair then don't bother.
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Here's one. Would be pretty crazy trying to do it though
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-rear-housing.html
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I got curious about this housing. I'm not sure if anybody actually read the description. It says Material: Plastic.
I work in a cellphone repair shop and I have come across a phone similarly built to the HTC One, the 8x. DO NOT ATTEMPT.. That being said, from the ifixit tear down it seems utterly impossible to do any "fun hardware mods" like a housing change. This phone has no way to open it other than to open it from the display assembly, and its glued down. The Galaxy Nexus is clamped together by its plastic outer housing and bolted together by the screws inside the housing, which is relatively easy to replace and swap out. This is not the case on most new HTC phones. DO NOT TRY IT!
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I got curious about this housing. I'm not sure if anybody actually read the description. It says Material: Plastic.
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This is what I was about to mention, that this is probably for the China version of the ONE. The one that has dual sim, sd slot with removable back.
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coupetastic-droid said:
This is what I was about to mention, that this is probably for the China version of the ONE. The one that has dual sim, sd slot with removable back.
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I bought it from etradesupply
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-housing.html
Yea I didn't really pay attention to the one I found I guess, that is the back to the Chinese version. The one posted above me though is for the original one.
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One of our purchasing guys just told me that the plastic ones are the only thing available on the market at this time.
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Do you recommend actually doing this?
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So how on earth can we get our batteries replaced in a year or two when we need to, but still want to keep the phone?
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So how on earth can we get our batteries replaced in a year or two when we need to, but still want to keep the phone?
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Factory replacement.
I dont think this is a good idea.
OP: If you decide to try this, can you make a youtube video for us?
I still do not recommend you do this, you will end up with a broken LCD assembly..
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We're gonna try and make a video for this phone soon. Just waiting for one to arrive I'm told.
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That would be great I bought it thinking it was going to be easy.
subscribing to this thread... interested to see what happens with the back cover... although, I'd probably just get a case :silly:
It got a few scratches even when I was putting it on screen, blacks are not black anymore and touch responsiveness drastically dropped. I bought it from ebay because it seemed to be the best choice. Can I get a geniuine or tempered glass replacement for my s3?
Yes, take it to a reputable repair shop. Anything on ebay is suspect.
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boomboomer said:
Yes, take it to a reputable repair shop. Anything on ebay is suspect.
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My only choice is Samsung, and they say it's 200 dollars. Can't I do something about it myself?
theori1 said:
My only choice is Samsung, and they say it's 200 dollars. Can't I do something about it myself?
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Buy a screen from ebay and fit it yourself or pay for an expert . Your choice .
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Buy a screen from ebay and fit it yourself or pay for an expert . Your choice .
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The problem seems to be the glue, There is a space between the screen and the glass, thus making it look worse and the touchscreen issues. Do you know anywhere I can find this kind of glue?
The problem is you've bought a £3 screen replacement kit, which is obviously complete rubbish. Either pay someone to do the right job with the right parts, or live with the rubbish.
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I got my Z2 yesterday and unfortunately dropped it later that evening and the glass on the back shattered.. Does anybody know how much it would cost me to replace the glass on the back? is there something i can buy and replace it myself?
I doubt there's anyone out there right now who does it, unless maybe you live in Europe. I'd try contacting Sony, see what they say.
You can buy glass replacement on ebay already, doesnt cost much
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You can buy glass replacement on ebay already, doesnt cost much
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Could you give me a link please? Can only find Z1 back housing's
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I doubt there's anyone out there right now who does it, unless maybe you live in Europe. I'd try contacting Sony, see what they say.
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I've been around a few places in my city today and one of them could legally repair Sony devices but that would cost me over 400 dollars..
I suggest repairing it yourself. Back should be easily repairable. The front is much harder..
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I suggest repairing it yourself. Back should be easily repairable. The front is much harder..
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Yeah, I've seen some videos of the z1's back being replaced.. Doesn't look that hard, I just need to buy the back for Z2 but I can't find it online.. I probably need to wait a few weeks.
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Could you give me a link please? Can only find Z1 back housing's
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http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/141229669004?nav=SEARCH
Im quite sure i saw a bit cheaper one, just dont have time to search now
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feis said:
Im quite sure i saw a bit cheaper one, just dont have time to search now
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Thanks for link although I don't think I'll get that one.. I think they forgot to add the "A" on the back... :laugh:
Yeah i noticed that now, you should contact seller and ask some questions, after all he is stating its "genuine". Im pretty sure i saw some more of these, maybe on amazon not ebay.
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Thanks for link although I don't think I'll get that one.. I think they forgot to add the "A" on the back... :laugh:
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You can pay attention to witrigs.com. They do well on Sony replacement parts, i purchased the cover flaps there and works well.
Sophia Zhao said:
You can pay attention to witrigs.com. They do well on Sony replacement parts, i purchased the cover flaps there and works well.
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Thanks for link, the price is good. Can't see any sony or xperia branding on the cover in the pictures, sent a mail to them asking if it's genuine..