Hello,
just wanted to give a quick rundown of my experience with a cheap aftermarket LCD (yes, you read right...) for the Oneplus 5 from Aliexpress.
I broke my screen in July, since I knew I'd get a Pixel 4a or a Oneplus Nord anyways I wasn't that worried about quality, I just needed something to hold me over till I get the new phone. I ordered an aftermarket display from Aliexpress for 23 EUR. The display arrived and it immediately looked... weird. It didn't have the round edges of the original screen and it seemed thicker. Doesn't matter, it's cheap and I'll just need it for a few weeks, tops, so what could go wrong?
Here are the issues I immediately noticed:
* Quality control is bad, the upper right nut in the frame for the screw on the mainboard is loose on the display and can't be fastened
* No adhesive for various parts that are glued to the original frame, so they sit loose
* No oleophobic coating on the screen
* Much thicker than the original display
* LCD not OLED, so colors are off and it's not as bright as the original display
But it gets worse. Once I had everything back together the display was not closing properly. There's a metal notch on the frame that bends the main PCB and prevents the SIM cart tray from inserting properly. That metal notch is neither present on original display, nor on sellers pictures.
PCB is bending on metal notch
Comparison original display to display from seller
Screenshot from seller without metal notch
Conclusion: the item is faulty. Since that I've dremeled the notch off and the phone closes now, but even for a screen as cheap as this, this is absolutely unacceptable, in my opinion. There are several sellers now that feature pictures of this display replacement with the notch visible, but I don't think repairing a manufacturing defect should be the responsibility of the customer.
Overall can not recommend. This might be okay for the cheapest of cheap repairs, but manufacturing defects aside, it also seriously lowers the quality of the device. I don't have a repair business, but this is the tenth screen I replaced over various iPhones, a Oneplus One, a Nexus 6 and now this Oneplus 5 and this is the lowest quality screen replacement I've ever seen. And I've put some really cheap LCDs into iPhones. It will hold you over for a few weeks like it did for me, but you can say goodbye to any resale value left.
On the plus side: it doesn't have the wobbly screen effect while scrolling...
tl;dr: don't buy, unless you are in a pinch.
Aliexpress is a cancer... Don't buy anything on this site. Fraud TVA, you must something paid taxes, products are false/cheaps and you can wait your package during 1 or 2 months
Above all, any support, it cost more to asking a refund/return product.
Pho3nX said:
Aliexpress is a cancer... Don't buy anything on this site. Fraud TVA, you must something paid taxes, products are false/cheaps and you can wait your package during 1 or 2 months
Above all, any support, it cost more to asking a refund/return product.
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Well, I can't say that, unfortunately. I just looked it up, over 68 orders since July 2013 I only had to open a case with Aliexpress three times, two of those because the item hasn't arrived before the buyer protection period ended and both items arrived a few days later (unfortunate for the seller, I already got my money back). In this case I submitted the pictures to this thread with a text similar to my original post (I slightly reworded it for this post and kept the original complaint shorter to avoid confusion) and got all my money back.
I think you can't fault Aliexpress for the long shipping times from China. Personally I don't have a problem waiting, but I can see how ordering from them is not for everyone.
If you're into repairing electronics Aliexpress is a godsend, because I know of no other source where you can even the tiniest parts in single digit quantities.
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I'm in the process of repairing a TF201 with a cracked LCD (but perfect digitizer/glass, strangely), and was curious if anyone else has gone down this road before. I was able to source the stock Hannstar LCD to a couple auctions on ebay, and from there to the actual distributor. I've already ordered one, but shipping is going to be incredibly slow (currently deployed, mail is slow out here) so I don't have anything to show just yet. They did tell me that nobody sells the digitizer yet, which is disappointing.
So has anyone else successfully transplanted a new LCD into a TF201 yet?
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I'm in the process of repairing a TF201 with a cracked LCD (but perfect digitizer/glass, strangely), and was curious if anyone else has gone down this road before. I was able to source the stock Hannstar LCD to a couple auctions on ebay, and from there to the actual distributor. I've already ordered one, but shipping is going to be incredibly slow (currently deployed, mail is slow out here) so I don't have anything to show just yet. They did tell me that nobody sells the digitizer yet, which is disappointing.
So has anyone else successfully transplanted a new LCD into a TF201 yet?
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I have not seen any recent posts about transplanting a new LCD into a TF201.
after seeing the tablet disassembled i quite honestly dont know how the digitizer and the LCD would come apart, it might be glued / fabricated as one part and sold as such. You could try prying it apart but honestly i think your better off returning it if you can or take it up with asus RMA (good luck), or at the very least have extra parts on hand when you try it.
Either way, its not looking promising.
Hi all, The Touchscreen will be very hard to source because the design will be owned and protected by Asus. If it’s like other tablets (with the exception of apple/ipads) the LCD will be freely available but the digitizer will be unavailable for a long time.
Here is an example of how it usually works. Asus need a touchscreen for tablet, they will contract a company like Panjit touchscreens (this is just an example, I am not sure who makes the prime's screen) to design and manufacture a touchscreen for them. Asus will own the design and Panjit will manufacture it and only supply it to Asus (the owner of the design). Asus will then unite the touchscreen and LCD in a sterile, dust free environment to ensure that no contaminants get between the 2 items (dust, finger prints, hair, trust me it's always a hair!). After the 2 units are together they can be handled and fitted easily (without gloves and in a normal dust filled environment). This is why they service the 2 items as 1.
To change them as one unit will take maybe half an hour. To change only one item (the LCD or Digitiser) would take at least 2 hours. It would require removing the old LCD/digitiser unit, separating the broken item from the unbroken one, cleaning the unbroken piece to remove any glue (this is usually just double sided tape but can be a pain to remove), I am not if the transformer is glued, I think its screwed down as some users have adjusted the screws to reduce light bleed), clean the new item (this will need cleaning too as clean is not clean enough for this job). They then need to unite the 2 items without getting contaminants between the 2 items (anything between the 2 is instantly noticeable and means starting again). When the LCD/Digitiser is together fitting them to the main unit is simple and will take about 15 minutes. But it's everything else that takes time, cut corners or rush and it will end up taking longer as it will need doing again.
It’s not impossible to change one item but it's very difficult and time consuming.
I am very disappointed after having spent close to $35 (inc shipping) for my Note 3 MIME Feather Glass screen protector.
I opened the package and immediately noticed the screen protector appeared to be scratched in two main places (two scratches extending the width of the protector).
I hoped the scratches were only surface scratches on the protective film.
Unfortunately after removing the protective film it was obvious the scratches were indeed on the Feather Glass protector itself.
So now after buying my most expensive screen protector ever I find myself out my money given the following policy (wish I had known their unusual return policy before ordering):
From Mime's FAQ page:
30-Day Worry Free Returns
If you are not happy with your product, we will do our best to make you a satisfied customer. Due to the nature of glass screen protectors, our products are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee only if package has been unopened and the two security seals undamaged. Shipping fees are non-refundable. Shipping the item back to us is the responsibility of the buyer. Once we receive the item with no damages in its originally packaged format, we will reimburse you the original purchase cost. Please send us a message on our contact page for more details.
Notice the bolded part. In other words, I am not covered for damage that is caused by their careless handling because I can't find that out until I have opened the package!
The other alternative, their replacement policy, only offers me a 40% discount on a replacement for damaged products:
Damage Replacement Policy:
We stand by the quality and craftsmanship of our products. If your MIME Screen Protector or bumper is damaged at any time, we will offer a 40% discount off the retail value on the same product purchased, no questions asked. We include a plastic screen protector with every order of the Ghost Glass for the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4, free of charge, in the event that this happens. Simply apply the plastic protector as a temporary screen protection solution and wait for your discounted replacement to arrive in the mail. Please send us a message with the subject “Replacement (product name)” and your order information through our contact page and we will be glad to assist you.
Given the price of this protector I expected a better policy to protect me from damage that occurred on THEIR (the large outer box the protector package came in was undamaged) through no fault of mine!
In other words the protector was scratched before MIME even put the protector inside the plastic sleeve and cardboard holder with the MIME logo on it!
I will contact MIME, but given their policy I am not too hopeful.
It might be an isolated incident, but even more then a reason for MIME to stand behind their product for situations like this where the buyer has done nothing wrong other than putting their confidence in the product based on feedback from other buyers.
Worse yet, I removed my iSmooth HD screen protector (now accumulated dust) in preparation for the application of my Feather Glass protector (I did not expect the MIME protector to be scratched to begin with, especially since the shipping box was completely fine (no damage to the box whatsoever)!
If anyone has been in a similar situation (received a damaged / scratched protector) and has been able to get MIME to ship a replacement free (as opposed to a replacement for only 40% off), let me know.
Thanks in advance!
You should really try contacting them first before starting a thread like this.
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You should really try contacting them first before starting a thread like this.
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Bingo. Mine had a chipped corner when it arrived. I sent them a pic of it and they told me to use it until the replacement arrived.
Exactly. Don't get all worked up without trying. I had mine crack while on my device without any impact and they had a replacement order set up within ONE hour of me sending an email to them. I had to provide a picture as well, but that was it. These guys are absolutely awesome.
Thanks for the feedback re. your experiences. That helps a lot!
I would normally have waited but there were a few reasons I decided to post.
I was admittedly, and understandably, frustrated after reading their policy given the damage happened before it was even packed for shipping to me - the outer box was in pristine condition and the small inner MIME box was fine too, so this did NOT happen during shipping.
I.e. their written policy states clearly that they do not provide refunds once the package is opened. That would cause any buyer in this position to have concern that they would be out of luck.
The other policy - damage policy is a 40% discount, which would be okay if the damage was caused by the end user.
Most importantly, I wanted to get some feedback from other users who have been in the same boat, as well as share my experience (which is what the community is great for, learning from one another's posts and experiences), all along hoping MIME would do the right thing to retain business and retain their 'rating'.
I would of course share the follow-up to give MIME credit.
Speaking of which, they have responded to my support inquiry asking me to send some pictures, which I will do now (just woke up after falling asleep so I could not post an update earlier tonight / this morning).
Given that they are asking for the photos which hopefully means they are working with me towards a free replacement (specifics weren't stated, perhaps they plan to decide exactly how to handle it depending on the extent of the scratches).
I suspect the written policy verbiage, which made it sound like I was out of luck despite having received it damaged to begin with, is mostly to protect them from people who may want to abuse the system.
This is where the photos will come in handy to show the actual scratches. I would even be happy to send it back if they asked.
Thanks again for the prompt replies of your outcomes which give me confidence they will resolve this to my satisfaction!
I'll be sure to post the final outcome for both MIME's benefit and that of the community.
In my limited experience with MIME, they've kept their promise on that replacement policy.
I had to exchange my Note 3 due to faulty hardware. Asked MIME if I would qualify for the discount (hey, wouldn't hurt to ask); and they were kind enough to allow me to get a new glass under their replacement policy.
This could be an isolated case, but this is a testament how serious they are about making sure people are happy with their purchase.
Email communication have been spotty with them lately. Kinda unresponsive at times. But I think they're just swamped with Emails. At least they ship out orders fast! Three orders from them, all shipped (verified through USPS' tracking system) within 12-hours! And shipping from their location (NYC) to my address (Toronto, Canada) have been fast!
The stuff MIME include in each packaging is also well considered! MIME includes a really good cleaning cloth *and* a big static-cling PET-like plastic to help remove dust particles on screen before applying the actual glass. I know some manufacturers also include alcohol tissues, and I agree that's something else MIME could include (helps cleaning finger prints off screen surface before applying the glass)
Not to mention, MIME's prices are very competitive! More affordable than Spigen's.
My Note 3, HTC One glass have been superb!
I've just dropped my three month old Honor 7 and the screen is cracked from the bottom right corner. I bought it new from Amazon UK (sold by Amazon EU S.a.r.L.), it wasn't through Vmall. Is the screen covered under any form of warranty? If not, where's the cheapest place to get it fixed in the UK?
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I've just dropped my three month old Honor 7 and the screen is cracked from the bottom right corner. I bought it new from Amazon UK (sold by Amazon EU S.a.r.L.), it wasn't through Vmall. Is the screen covered under any form of warranty? If not, where's the cheapest place to get it fixed in the UK?
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I think the screen is guaranteed against manufacturing faults, but not the glass against accidental damage.
When I trod on mine in the back of a car, I called Hihonor support and they quoted me £70-80 + £15 inspection and postage charge, which I thought was reasonable, however when calling their repair centre to book mine in they laughed and said it would be at least £130 for Honor 7 screen replacement - they can't do just the glass as it's all bonded to the digitiser and screen.
I decided to buy a new screen (with glass, digitiser and interior frame attached) from eBay for about £40 and fitted it myself. Not as easy as the videos on youtube make it look - it is very difficult to get apart for a start, then the battery is hard to remove. Also, various parts (including all the buttons, vibration motor etc have to be heated with a hairdryer to separate them from the old screen frame and re-installed into the new frame.
Luckily mine is working perfectly now, although I think the screen may not be quite as bright as the original one was.
I wouldn't try to buy just the glass, or even the glass and screen (without the frame) - you'll never get it to look as good as new.
Good luck and let us know how you get on with having it repaired or doing it yourself.
You can PM me if you need any advice
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I think the screen is guaranteed against manufacturing faults, but not the glass against accidental damage.
When I trod on mine in the back of a car, I called Hihonor support and they quoted me £70-80 + £15 inspection and postage charge, which I thought was reasonable, however when calling their repair centre to book mine in they laughed and said it would be at least £130 for Honor 7 screen replacement - they can't do just the glass as it's all bonded to the digitiser and screen.
I decided to buy a new screen (with glass, digitiser and interior frame attached) from eBay for about £40 and fitted it myself. Not as easy as the videos on youtube make it look - it is very difficult to get apart for a start, then the battery is hard to remove. Also, various parts (including all the buttons, vibration motor etc have to be heated with a hairdryer to separate them from the old screen frame and re-installed into the new frame.
Luckily mine is working perfectly now, although I think the screen may not be quite as bright as the original one was.
I wouldn't try to buy just the glass, or even the glass and screen (without the frame) - you'll never get it to look as good as new.
Good luck and let us know how you get on with having it repaired or doing it yourself.
You can PM me if you need any advice
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Thanks dude, much appreciated. I was into it until you started mentioning removing parts by heating them up then thought I'll leave it to the experts. :laugh: Honor UK have quoted me £80 as it's a pretty clean break so I'm going to give them a go and see what they say. If they do the same as they did for you, which they said they wouldn't!, then I'll go with that. Will let you know.
I'm surprised their aren't more threads on hear about replacing screens because this phone does feel fragile despite being reasonably weighty so I'd have thought there'd be loads of cracked screens out there. I dropped my old S5 a couple of times from higher up and the screen survived both times. Am now thinking a tempered glass protector might be in order for the 7 :fingers-crossed:
Mine had a glass protector, but I guess they don't cope with treading on! I've put one on the new screen too.
I also have an S-line gel case which acts as a bit of a buffer against drops.
Let us know if you get yours done for £80
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Mine had a glass protector, but I guess they don't cope with treading on! I've put one on the new screen too.
I also have an S-line gel case which acts as a bit of a buffer against drops.
Let us know if you get yours done for £80
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After reading reviews of the official Honor repair company, SBE Limited, and how they appear to be happy to scam people I thought I'd have a go myself. So I bought a replacement front glass and thought I'd give it a go.
Dissembling the phone is really easy, once you've got the hang of the clips holding the back on, and taking it all apart was easy. What wasn't so easy (read nigh-on impossible) is separating the front glass from the digitiser. I tried and tried and in the end the touch screen just split into a number of layers so I'll need to order the complete screen assembly. My concern is you mentioned you bought one off ebay and it wasn't as bright as the original. From this I'm guessing it wasn't an original screen? I'd like to get an original if I can. Do you have a link to the one you bought? How long did it take coming from China?
Don't know if this is relevant but under the hicare app it allows you to price up replacement parts. Could not find any mention of the Honor 7 but it did list the Honor 5X as £35 so might be worth trying this way to see if they do have the Honor 7.
I got mine from eBay seller called bestsellstuff.
£35.27 at the moment and mine came quicker than expected with 2nd class delivery free.
I don't think any of the eBay sellers will say they are genuine screens, but I think they probably all are - I can't imagine they would be cheap to replicate. Maybe they are seconds or find their way out of the factory somehow....
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Don't know if this is relevant but under the hicare app it allows you to price up replacement parts. Could not find any mention of the Honor 7 but it did list the Honor 5X as £35 so might be worth trying this way to see if they do have the Honor 7.
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Thanks for the nod. Tried it but no joy. For some reason they don't support the Honor 7. Very Huawei tbh, they're left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. A bit all over the place.
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I got mine from eBay seller called bestsellstuff.
£35.27 at the moment and mine came quicker than expected with 2nd class delivery free.
I don't think any of the eBay sellers will say they are genuine screens, but I think they probably all are - I can't imagine they would be cheap to replicate. Maybe they are seconds or find their way out of the factory somehow....
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Great stuff, have just ordered the last one they had in stock in they're in France also, so should be quicker than coming from Hong Kong. Funny thing is I hadn't seen their add before, it hadn't come up with my ebay search for 'Honor 7 replacement screen'. Without having the name I'd not have found it and paid more so thanks again! :good:
Here are a few tips for when it arrives:
Don't peel off any of the blue plastic film until you're ready to do each part - it's very sticky underneath.
Take photos as you go along incase you need to go back a astep.
I'm not sure if you got to the stage of removing the battery before - it is stuck down very strongly. I just gradually prised mine out, but you might find heating it a bit will release it easier. There aren't any cables underneath it (as some other Honors have).
When heating (with a hairdryer) the small bits of circuit board and components that need to be transferred to the new frame, only do it for long enough to get them to peel off (I used tweezers to do this).
When you come to install each part, there are very small bumps in the frame that you need to line up the equally small holes on the part - makes positioning them easy! Then use a plastic tool to press them firmly onto the frame.
When you come to put everything back, make sure that the very small narrow ribbon cable that goes under the tiny flip-up bracket (the connection to the smart key) goes in fully until it stops. I didn't put mine in completely and the smart key wouldn't work until I re-did it properly.
You may notice that there is a square-ish hole and some slots in the frame (under where the battery goes?) on the new frame which aren't on the old one. If so, you might want to cover them up with some black gaffa tape or thin card - I suspect they are the cause of some light areas at the very sides of my screen, but I don't want to strip mine down again.
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Here are a few tips for when it arrives:
Don't peel off any of the blue plastic film until you're ready to do each part - it's very sticky underneath.
Take photos as you go along incase you need to go back a astep.
I'm not sure if you got to the stage of removing the battery before - it is stuck down very strongly. I just gradually prised mine out, but you might find heating it a bit will release it easier. There aren't any cables underneath it (as some other Honors have).
When heating (with a hairdryer) the small bits of circuit board and components that need to be transferred to the new frame, only do it for long enough to get them to peel off (I used tweezers to do this).
When you come to install each part, there are very small bumps in the frame that you need to line up the equally small holes on the part - makes positioning them easy! Then use a plastic tool to press them firmly onto the frame.
When you come to put everything back, make sure that the very small narrow ribbon cable that goes under the tiny flip-up bracket (the connection to the smart key) goes in fully until it stops. I didn't put mine in completely and the smart key wouldn't work until I re-did it properly.
You may notice that there is a square-ish hole and some slots in the frame (under where the battery goes?) on the new frame which aren't on the old one. If so, you might want to cover them up with some black gaffa tape or thin card - I suspect they are the cause of some light areas at the very sides of my screen, but I don't want to strip mine down again.
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Great tips, thanks again. I'll be sorting it as soon as it arrives. Will report on how I get on.
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Here are a few tips for when it arrives:
Don't peel off any of the blue plastic film until you're ready to do each part - it's very sticky underneath.......
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Sorted!! Thanks for the advice, was really useful. Took it all on board, took my time (about 1hr) and fitted the new screen. Clipped it all back together and worked perfect first time. £35 to get your screen fixed, amazing. I'll always fix a cracked screen from now on, these repair companies are just profiteering.
Thanks again.
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Sorted!! Thanks for the advice, was really useful. Took it all on board, took my time (about 1hr) and fitted the new screen. Clipped it all back together and worked perfect first time. £35 to get your screen fixed, amazing. I'll always fix a cracked screen from now on, these repair companies are just profiteering.
Thanks again.
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Great news!!
Did you have to cover the square hole and slot to stop light leakage?
Also, is there any light bleeding at the sides and is there any difference in brightness from the original screen?
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Great news!!
Did you have to cover the square hole and slot to stop light leakage?
Also, is there any light bleeding at the sides and is there any difference in brightness from the original screen?
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The screen and housing isn't original Huawei, it's a pattern unit but tbh it looks totally identical in use, no less dim than the original screen. There's also no bleed at all. There weren't any hollows and slots to fill with card under the battery. The only hollow was at the base of the battery as it sat slightly higher up (towards the top of the phone when laid flat) in the casing so I filled that with folded card.
The only slight issue is that the screen shape (rounded corners of the glass) when looking at the phone from the front doesn't fit into the corners of the casing absolutely perfectly. Tbh only a phone nut would notice it, wouldn't be an issue to anyone else.
Yap, I've cracked my screen in a very unfortunate accident. Slipped and fell down while talking on the phone and walking, the phone is literally thrown out of my hand to a nearby wall. even with the silicone case (that was included from Huawei in the box), the corner of the screen shattered.
I approached Huawei Service center here and they quoted me for SGD $350 (about US$250) including parts and labour. That was even more expensive than iPhone X screen repair!!!!!!! I tried to find parts on my own but even on Aliexpress.com, P20 Pro screen is sold like $250 SGD. Is there any online stores that could get the screen with more reasonable price????
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Yap, I've cracked my screen in a very unfortunate accident. Slipped and fell down while talking on the phone and walking, the phone is literally thrown out of my hand to a nearby wall. even with the silicone case (that was included from Huawei in the box), the corner of the screen shattered.
I approached Huawei Service center here and they quoted me for SGD $350 (about US$250) including parts and labour. That was even more expensive than iPhone X screen repair!!!!!!! I tried to find parts on my own but even on Aliexpress.com, P20 Pro screen is sold like $250 SGD. Is there any online stores that could get the screen with more reasonable price????
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The reason displays cost so much is because they are not LCD but are OLED. OLED screens are inherently more expensive to manufacture due to the difficulty to make in relation to LCDs. US$250 for replacement of the display is quite reasonable, and here in the UK, Apple charge approximately US$360 for a replacement.
Most resellers use "LCD" in their listings as a buzzword, as it is what most people type in when looking for the display, as opposed to the technology itself.
In my country they wanted around 340€ for the screen + manhours paid. Luckily, I broke my screen in Spain, so I replaced the screen in Madrid in Huawei Experience Center for 224€.
Hey there, I hope this is the right place to post this, and if not, I apologize.
The glass in one corner of my S7 Plus tablet is cracked and I am looking to get it fixed, depending on cost. The touchscreen still seems to be unaffected by the broken glass, so I did not think I would need to replace the LCD screen, just the glass.
I contacted a local phone repair place near me to see if I bought a glass panel from Amazon and brought it to them with my tablet if they could do the replacement. They said that it would need to be the glass and LCD screen because they are fused together. The cost of the repair work would be around $130. That did not seem too high to me, but I have never been in this position before, so I have nothing to compare it to.
I have looked online for the cost to get the glass and LCD from Samsung (genuine part would keep the warranty intact from what I have read) and I am only finding pricing for Samsung Australia. That price was around $325 (if I did the conversion right), so I would be looking at over $450 (not counting shipping for the glass and LCD) at minimum.
I am not comfortable trying to replace the glass and LCD myself, so I know my options may be limited. My concern is that for $450 I could instead buy another nice Android tablet (or a Windows one that I can install Linux onto, which I kind of want to do anyways). Is anyone aware of any other replacement options I might be able to try or are worth investigating? This was the one time I did not get the extended warranty from Amazon that would have covered this damage...
Any advice, help, or ideas are greatly appreciated!
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You want a OEM part not a CCP knockoff; the display quality may be inferior or have interface issues.
If it's an LCD display a used OEM one should work fine. Those can likely be found for cheap.
Or simply use as is.
Watch a tear down vid. I'm don't think they're fused. Most are not... although I maybe mistaken.
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You want a OEM part not a CCP knockoff; the display quality may be inferior or have interface issues.
If it's an LCD display a used OEM one should work fine. Those can likely be found for cheap.
Or simply use as is.
Watch a tear down vid. I'm don't think they're fused. Most are not... although I maybe mistaken.
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So that was my first thought, but the repair shop said they were fused and when I searched YouTube for repair videos a couple mentioned needed to heat the glass (broken one not the new one) to remove it and then gently remove residue or something. I am not confident in being able to do the repair myself (hands shake too much and really bad carpal tunnel) and am worried I would break it in the process.
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So that was my first thought, but the repair shop said they were fused and when I searched YouTube for repair videos a couple mentioned needed to heat the glass (broken one not the new one) to remove it and then gently remove residue or something. I am not confident in being able to do the repair myself (hands shake too much and really bad carpal tunnel) and am worried I would break it in the process.
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Do some more research. If the are available used on ebay, it's not that hard!
Probably a heat gun properly used will do the job fine.
Lots of repair shops around and online; find a less greedy one. Or a knowledgeable tech at church etc willing to help.
Do Not get isopropyl or any solvents near the liquid crystal display!!!
It will poison it. The sides of the panel are not sealed.
Thanks for the advice. I will do some more research and see what I can find. Hopefully, I can figure out something that doesn't cost as much, but will still work well. I am still kicking myself for not putting it in a protective case and getting the extended warranty from Amazon that would have covered this.
revmwv said:
Thanks for the advice. I will do some more research and see what I can find. Hopefully, I can figure out something that doesn't cost as much, but will still work well. I am still kicking myself for not putting it in a protective case and getting the extended warranty from Amazon that would have covered this.
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I don't think it will be as bad as you think if you get the right person to repair it.
Just be careful with it for now. Make sure all your critical data is redundantly backed up.
I case everything... it's the only reason my devices weren't destroyed long ago.