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It happened to me that the TC fell on the sidewalk face down, so I had to find and replace the screen. Couldn't find any pictorial guide so I decided to share my experience for the benefit of others with the same problem.
Cause: Cell phone shocked, fell down, hit
Symptoms: touch screen works OK, but display has cracks, blackened areas, which are spreading as time goes by.
Screen type : TC combines the matrix sensor (touch) and the LCD in 2 layers, the front touch-glass and shell, and the LCD itself underneath it.
Source of display: I bought via eBay on this source: Asia Bol
http://stores.ebay.com/newasiabol
Cost $70 inc. shipping and arrived within a week and a half. Rumors insists the at below $100 a screen is either factory dropout or refurbished.
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver T5-50, the size can be viewed after removing battery door, at lower corner.
A flat sharp tool ("fish knife") to help open the plastic case, but not too sharp to scratch the phone.
Here are the pictures and some notes:
1. Remove battery case and battery, SIM
2. Remove 2 screws from lower side
3. Prick open the shell with the flat tool
4. Prick open the top shell with the flat tool
5. CAREFUL as there are 2 tiny ribbons from the touch screen/hardware buttons into the PCB, one is held in place with sticky band (keys), the other (digitizer) is locked in-place with a lever, tiny one! - pull them out, not before noticing where they went into and lifting the lever on the smaller one.
6. Take apart the FRONT shell with the flat tool slowly as not to tear ribbons
7. Pull the LCD ribbon out
8. Carefully pull the old screen as it is held in place with sticky gum
9. Clean interior glass of phone if needed, pull out new screen protective sheet and put in place.
10. Connect new screen ribbon, 2 keyboard/jog tiny ribbons
11. Press shells in place
12. Pray you didn't forget anything and load SIM and battery
13. Good luck
more pictures...
following...(please note that where it's marked on the above picture as "jog wheel" - it is not. it's the glass digitizer ribbon.
Excelent work....!!!
Awesome man
Great contribution! You give me hope for the next generation of xda'ers!
Thank you!
Excellent work! Must be added to Polaris wiki page (if it hasn't yet!)
my lcd screen crashed 1 month ago. replaced a new screen for 450 CNY included the handwork fee.
great job.... thanks for sharing
My TC has got a big scratch on the screen (cheers to Jack, my cat who is responsible for that )...
I just ordered a new LCD screen, and by "mistake" i only ordered the digitizer...
Now after reading this post, it seems that I accidentaly did the right thing, since is only the front panel which is scratched and not the LCD itself... Am I correct?
Anyway do i have to disassemble the whole phone to get the front panel out???
As you see on the completly dismanteled TC picture above (left on the last picts row), there are:
Glass top, actually the outer top shell, and the LCD & Digitizer are one piece (the 'glassy' square with flat orange attachement)
If the scratch in on the shell glass, that's not the LCD screen, it is the so called "LCD LENS GLASS" or "faceplate".
If the TC fell and you see cracks and smears on the screen instead of what should be displayed, that's the LCD.
Please make sure where your scratches are.
Reuvenm said:
As you see on the completly dismanteled TC picture above (left on the last picts row), there are:
Glass top, actually the outer top shell, and the LCD & Digitizer are one piece (the 'glassy' square with flat orange attachement)
If the scratch in on the shell glass, that's not the LCD screen, it is the so called "LCD LENS GLASS" or "faceplate".
If the TC fell and you see cracks and smears on the screen instead of what should be displayed, that's the LCD.
Please make sure where your scratches are.
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Thanks for the Info,you ve been very helpful .... Well my scratch is on the outside and I couldnt find any outside faceplate for my TC... Instead I ordered the digitizer (see picture attached) which for me it seemed as the right option (I did that before reading your post )... Now I will just have to wait and see when it comes, if i did the right thing........ I will let you know
well, I was (and still) confused as I was looking for some info about the screen assembly, and the only one I've found was on this lab site (not particular to TC model though).
Please read the paragraph in RED starting with "ATTENTION..." later on that page (the link above includes Google's translation from russian).
More confusing is that the part you mention here IS available as is...
puzzle solved.
I was curious so I dismantled the TC again, than I notice the the glass shell IS carrying a tiny ribbon, which means IT IS the digitizer (I though it's coming from the hardware keys).
So I assume you ordered the right part.
Reuvenm said:
puzzle solved.
I was curious so I dismantled the TC again, than I notice the the glass shell IS carrying a tiny ribbon, which means IT IS the digitizer (I though it's coming from the hardware keys).
So I assume you ordered the right part.
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cheers... I feel ever so glad!!! ... but you would recon I would have to go through all the procedure to get it out and install the new one?
Actually it's a very delicate work with a steady hand and non scratching behaviour.
points to notice:
- The side silver bars are detached by sliding as well as pulling gently, as there are L shaped pins coming out of them into a niche in the body.
- The glass digitizer ribbon is run from one side of the main board into the other, so unlocking it (small lever and pull out) is needed as well as having the upper and rear shell apart as much as allowed, Or having the LCD wide ribbon out (& digitizer small one) and let the 2 shells free for easy access.
Saying that, it means that the procedure is almost identical as for replacing the LCD as the glass/digitizer is attached to front glass with sticky rubber and you need to get in there to release the tiny ribbon.
In your case I assume you also have to pull the bottom hardware keys' plate (assembly), in order to release it from the old shell/glass.
If that is the case, be carefull as the assembly is pinched into place by fragile plastic bumps that keep it in tight place in order to make a good push action (click). You'll have to widen the shell sides a bit and help it out.
! bent ribbon, and some mulfunction may occure.
Awesome Guide, Reuvenm you're the MAN!
I'd been searching all over for this guide so as to attempt to remove both the front and back camera. My Company just implemented this silly policy that doesn't allow phone w camera
Reuvenm, by any chance that you've had a good look at both the front and back camera and if it's a type which can be un-plug easily? Pls do not bother to disassemble the TC again, really. Just wanna check cos you may have shot some other pics of your disassembled gem that may show the front and back cameras
Anyway, great job and thanks a bunch in advance
you can disable the camera by software & registry, but I guess they want it to be out of sight..
as you see on the left pict on the first row of images, the front camera is a cubic aparatuse with 3-wings circle in the middle, just underneath the ext GPS antena hole:
this can be pulled out but I think it's ribbon (connection flat wires) is going via a cooling metal plate element and then to a PCB connector. Not sure about that as it's very delicate in there.
as for the back camera, I can't recall
here is a close up:
Hi Reuvenm, thanks for the really quick reply. Yeah i wanna get them removed altogether. So I took a leap of faith and viola! I had gotten the Back camera (3M pixel cam) out!
Followed the steps as you had illustrated and yes the 3M pixel camera was attached using some kind of L-shape flat metallic ribbon cable that ends up w a PCB connector. Wasn't difficult to remove though. I'll try to disassemble the Front camera tomorrow when i've got the time cos got to catch up on some work now.
A really big THANK YOU to Reuvenm for posting this amazing guide and i'll get some shots of the Front Cam removal and post them back here again.
Outstanding work man
You really got the guts gotta say
Elegantly done and explained!! I copied this guide with pics for future reference
This opens the door for a whole new era I guess, right guys!?
glass deformation
Hello gusy
Can you give me a suggestion ?
One day i noticed this "stain" on my screen when the device is off.
At first i thought it was liquid traped insinde the lcd (as seen on other phones) but it turned out not to be.
This stain is visible only in bright neon light (at my workplace), and it moves or dissapears almost completly when i press the screen.
Outside, or in normal light the sceen has no problem.
I think that the top glass part of the screen is to big and it bends a little causing this.
Can i remove the top layer of glass, cutt let's say a half of milimiter from the side, and stick it back on ? or is there someting holding it under ?
I noticed that in a corner i could peal it off, but i don;t want to take any chances to breack something.
thanks in advance
I chanced upon this on Ebay : http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Housi...872599?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb8682c57
I thought I would be nice to tinker with my Galaxy S.
However, later on I found this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Housing-Cov...297493?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb8225cd5
I if you scroll down, you would see one of the housing having a host of electronic parts which the first one didn't have. Not knowing much about electronics, I thought it would be better to get the second one, which should be less hassle.
Then I searched around for a guide and from what I found, it is near impossible to remove the glass without breaking it. So I decided to throw in a new glass panel into my shopping cart. However, most glass panels does not have the bezel around it, so I'm in a dilemma now.
Should I get get the glass and the housing, break the old glass, remove whatever parts required, fit into new housing and glass?
Much appreciated?
Is that original casing?
I am sure in the near future (accident happened, due to wear and tear or for warranty purposes) you will need to get a replacement. 2 sites so far and will update if come across more.
Mainly 2 sites which sells Z1C Parts:
1) www.witrigs.com
2) www.stellatech.com
Here is the list of replacement parts available:
OEM Anti Shatter Film for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
OEM Micro SD + SIM + USB Port Cover Flap = (BLACK, WHITE, PINK, LIME)
OEM Back Cover Z1f (GLASS) = (Z1F Black, Z1F White, Z1F Pink, Z1f Lime.)
OEM Back Cover Z1 Compact (Plastic) = Z1C Black, Z1C White)
Others: -
OEM Back Frame = PINK
OEM LCD Supporting Frame with Mid-frame Pink
OEM LCD Supporting Frame with Mid-frame Lime
OEM Back Housing Frame Adhesive Sticker
OEM Front Housing Adhesive Sticker
OEM BATTERY
So, if anyone would like a replacement + Tutorial how to do it, you can find it below:
Tutorial:
Thanks for this. I'm pretty sure sooner or later there will be some people who need to get replacements.
Update with more info. . .
Another site with spareparts is here:
http://stellatech.com/articles.php?lang=en&cid=10710
I've ordered some adhesives from them (as my screen is coming off after being replaced in service ).
thanks, updated list. Some of their prices are cheaper but some not. great find tho
does the black glass cover come with the Xperia logo on the back? as it doesnt show it on witrigs.
also if i remove the ASF layer from the glass back is the xperia logo on the ASF same as Sony is on the front screen?
Never mind just watched the video comparing the two and the Xperia is on the glass NOT the ASF :victory:
why couldn't Sony put the bloody SONY logo on the front glass instead of the ASF!?
Would be awesome if we could buy an OEM replacement front screen glass with the SONY logo on the glass not the ASF, or better yet... an OEM replacement with the logo and just glass - no ASF.
great stuff thank you
one question i have a z1s would this basically be the same steps?
fujirio said:
great stuff thank you
one question i have a z1s would this basically be the same steps?
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should be the same. Z1C = Z1s Chinese = Z1f Japan
Hello!
Hello I just want to know, is it possible to change the whole housing of Z1C without damaging the LCD? I mean like, I own a White Z1C and I want to change to black housing..?
Yes, it's doable. You basically need 3 parts, plus a lot of double sided adhesive tape (original).
ro_explorer said:
Yes, it's doable. You basically need 3 parts, plus a lot of double sided adhesive tape (original).
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3 Parts? Not 4? Sorry I don't quite understand, as I thought there will be back cover, back panel, middle frame & front lcd supporting panel.
Middle frame and the plastic part sustaining the panel are being sold as one. You will need the sim/usb/SD covers as well
Hey guys,
i need to replace my ear piece speaker mesh, can i just buy the speaker mesh and replace it or am i going to have to replace all of the adhesive strips and pull my phone phone apart completely?
Done a bit more research and if im right all i need to do is pry the screen off replace the ear peice mesh and then the screen adhesive and then put the screen back on?
Ive pulled apart and put back together many phones just not waterproof phones so am assuming i need to place any adhesive thats even remotely involved in the repair
Azmil2307 said:
3 Parts? Not 4? Sorry I don't quite understand, as I thought there will be back cover, back panel, middle frame & front lcd supporting panel.
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Are you still waiting to do this? If so, what model number do you have? I have a black and want to change for white...
hi folks
I cracked my bottom speaker grill. Many resellers have it
http://rounded.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact-d5503-deco-cover-black-for-speaker-grill.html
but how it's hooked to the main frame? If it's simple it's definetely a go, if I have to disassembly the whole phone is definitely a no-go thanks, no teardown video was useful for now
Hi,
I need to replace the GPS antenna of my Z1C.
After having googled for hours, I found nothing.
Does somebody know where I could find it (and, more, how to replace it )?
Thanks
The ring around The power button fell off does anyone know where to find it?
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app
Hi guyz, i want to replace my lcd with the white frame like this
http://imageshack.com/a/img913/2418/4TSiKx.jpg
how to do?
hi
yet another shop part : http://www.parts4repair.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact-sony-xperia-z1-mini/
i've already order for another phone in the past, it's ok
guap said:
hi folks
I cracked my bottom speaker grill. Many resellers have it
http://rounded.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact-d5503-deco-cover-black-for-speaker-grill.html
but how it's hooked to the main frame? If it's simple it's definetely a go, if I have to disassembly the whole phone is definitely a no-go thanks, no teardown video was useful for now
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Found a solution? Trying to do the same thing
HI,
Due to the fact my touch screen is a total waste , i ordered a new one.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...est=201556_3,201527_2_71_72_73_74_75,201560_1
But i have a question :
Yesterday i managed to open and succesfully take apart the touchscreen.
But when i compare the new one i ordered and the original one i notice there are some stickers on the original and not on the new one.
Do i have to replace them all to the new screen or is it not necessary and can i just lay-in the new screen just by that ?
(ps : with the order do come some other adhesive 3M stickers to put around the edge of the basefront so the new screen will stick on it but these are not the stickers i am talking about)
can someone clear this out ?
Thanks!
PS : when i receive my new screen i will make a simple photo-guide to replace it.
No one ?
Just pull the stickers from the old one and put them on the new screen, those stickers must be there for some purpose (for insulating or something like that).
yzak58 said:
Just pull the stickers from the old one and put them on the new screen, those stickers must be there for some purpose (for insulating or something like that).
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That is indeed the case.
This is what ZOPO mailed me today :
Please move these stickers from the old screen onto new one, or get new one.
These are for EMI shielding.
GPS signals and touch screen sensitive may be affected without these stickers.
I have tried to tear the black sticker off, but it is like paper. So , unreplacable.
My question (also for other users usefull) : which stickers are usefull and what's their purpuse? Can someone give more details?
I have put numbers on the picture.
1. looks like a sticky metal sticker - this can be pulled off and be replaced
2. looks like 2 pieces to take vibrations between frame and touchscreen - can not be pulled off unless you rip it.
3. black sticker - can not be pulled off unless you rip it (paper-ish)
4. silver alu-type - can be ripped off but you have to be very carefull.
5. silver alu-type - can be ripped off but you have to be very carefull.
Can someone explain their purpose and which ones are top-necessary when you replace your screen.
Got info from sales : All stickers have to be replaced except number 3 which is not necessary.
That is what i have been told. Do not know this for a 100%.
When somebody can confirm this it might be helpfull.
aah, there you go
I was looking at GPS and stumbled on some broken pavement and while keeping my balance ended up swinging my arm down while loosing grip on the phone. The phone still rings but the screen is blank with green flashes. I ordered a screen on AliExpress but it is blank with a faint flashing grey line at the top.
My question is - is there another component to the display rendering that might be damaged by the impact?
Or is it my bad luck the replacement screen is no good?
I'm trying to decide if I should cut my losses or perhaps buy a 2nd replacement screen from iFixit? (supposedly Google OEM)
Thanks for any opinions on this.
dsteinschneider said:
I was looking at GPS and stumbled on some broken pavement and while keeping my balance ended up swinging my arm down while loosing grip on the phone. The phone still rings but the screen is blank with green flashes. I ordered a screen on AliExpress but it is blank with a faint flashing grey line at the top.
My question is - is there another component to the display rendering that might be damaged by the impact?
Or is it my bad luck the replacement screen is no good?
I'm trying to decide if I should cut my losses or perhaps buy a 2nd replacement screen from iFixit? (supposedly Google OEM)
Thanks for any opinions on this.
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You should probably buy a refurb screen from iFixit, which is more trustworthy.