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[Q] HTC ChaCha replacing digitizer. Help!

Hi i just buy an htc status (chacha) brand new for $270, but digitizer has dead zones, i can't use the back soft key and some parts of the screen. My very big problem, I'm from Ecuador here theres not tech support for htc, i call htc and only solution was to send the phone to USA (my warranty is valid thru oct. 2012), but i already pay for the unlock code and the importing fees (almost $80), so send it back to USA and bring it back again to Ecuador will be around $130 more at least. So this phone will cost me around $480! My only solution is to replace the digitizer by myself, i try to search some disassembly video but i can't find any. Anyone has take apart this model of htc? plz I'm desperate. Hope some suggestion or if you have some service manual will appreciate.
Thanks a lot...

this is to new model, so it will be hard to find videos and parts. I think, you need to look some cheap or for spare chacha on auctions and do from 2 phones one working.

Well i find the digitizer in ebay, but no luck with the manual or video
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janocool said:
Hi i just buy an htc status (chacha) brand new for $270, but digitizer has dead zones, i can't use the back soft key and some parts of the screen. My very big problem, I'm from Ecuador here theres not tech support for htc, i call htc and only solution was to send the phone to USA (my warranty is valid thru oct. 2012), but i already pay for the unlock code and the importing fees (almost $80), so send it back to USA and bring it back again to Ecuador will be around $130 more at least. So this phone will cost me around $480! My only solution is to replace the digitizer by myself, i try to search some disassembly video but i can't find any. Anyone has take apart this model of htc? plz I'm desperate. Hope some suggestion or if you have some service manual will appreciate.
Thanks a lot...
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I understand your problem and realise you need to do something yourself - however I have been repairing screens all my life and HTC are the hardest. The HTC CHACHA is a delicate phone - yes you can replace the digitizer but this is a long and troublesome path you are taking.
The best way I would recommend is check if Ecuador has any mobile repair shops and get them to do it (but go in person - no posting). If you can't find one that can fix within your range - SENDING TO THE U.S.A IS THE ONLY WAY (UNLESS YOU ASK HTC IF YOU CAN SEND IT TO A CLOSER SUPPORTED COUNTRY).
If you are to attempt it yourself expect no tutorials for another five months or so and even then it's too dangerous.

Thanks for the advice, you right htc is hard to fix. But i have good news the digitizer is working, i dont know what happen, maybe was the charger, do you think was that? I used one from motorola and one from samsung, but since the phone drains the batery i full charge with the cable supplied by htc now this thing is working again. I never will use other charger. Again thanks
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Remember - Always Use Official or Recommended Chargers - There are different Voltages On Different Ones - It does not matter if they fit or not, And If you have any battery problems visit the link below (it has been discussed already):
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[Q] Speaker Buzzer Ringer For HTC Desire

HELLO FRIENDS.
RECENTLY MY HTC DESIRE(ORANGE) DEVELOPED SHRILL,CRANKY SOUND FROM ITS BACK SPEAKER. AFTER FEW DAYS, IT GOT COMPLETELY DUMB!!I MEAN, NO SOUND AT ALL. THEN SUDDENLY IT STARTED RINGING, WHEN I GOT A CALL, BUT AGAIN MUTE!!!THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, AND SINCE LAST 2 WEEKS, SHE COMPLETELY LOST HER VOICE!!
ONE OF MY FRIEND, WHO IS GOOD IN HARDWARE, SUGGESTED ME TO REPLACE THE BACK SPEAKER.NOW HTC SERVICE STATIONS IN INDIA ARE DAYLIGHT ROBBERS!THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF SOME Rs2500(APPROX $50) FOR PART N REPLACEMENT CHARGES!!
IN NO WAY M INTERESTED IN SPENDING MY HARD EARNED CASH ON THEM. I SEARCHED NET AND FOUND "Speaker Buzzer Ringer For HTC Desire Nexus One LEGEND" A CHINESE MADE IN EBAY "cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170664227244#ht_3838wt_1037"
ARE THESE PRODUCTS RELIABLE.THOUGH I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER OPTION. IT ALSO DEVOUT OF FRONT FOAM. WILL THAT CAUSE ANY PROBLEM.ALSO IF I PURCHASE ONE OF THIS, HOW CAN I REPLACE THE FOAM,ANY TIPS OR IDEA//

no one helping??

Hmm, i think you'd better by use the official HTC service. If you want to be sure it'll we all fine i think thats the best option.
Just my words..
Greetz
Gup
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I can't read that many shouts, sorry.

hey, thanks all.btw, any of u faced the same?

Gupardox said:
Hmm, i think you'd better by use the official HTC service. If you want to be sure it'll we all fine i think thats the best option.
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You plan to do this repair yourself? I just tonight replaced the front housing on one of my Desires. It was very fiddly but I do stuff like that because I get a kick out of doing it, it was a spare handset that I bought damaged to test out rooting and try different ROMs, and learn to pull it apart.
Since this is your personal handset, I agree ... spend the $50 with HTC and get it done properly.

Success?
Did you succeed in changing your speaker? Which piece of hardware did you choose? I think my speaker will die soon, too..

Warranty, very pleased !

So I've wanted my sensation for like months before it came out, I was able to get my hands on one 3 months ago, I'm a hard core HTC fan, but started getting some pretty nasty issues, like a lot ! a lot ! of dust under the screen, my camera would not focus no matter what ! and some other little things. I had rooted it and used pretty much every rom avalable, but now had to send it back in for repair. Now many of you might not know what or where Bulgaria is but here you can never expect good service . I called the store from which I bought it and on the dust problem one of the guys who actually repair the devices told me that "I probably keep it in a very dusty place". I got mad and called HTC Bulgaria (which I didn't know existed) , they checked my IMEI and told me I'm covered by them also, so I got back to stock, give them my phone, next day they call me and It's all done ! didn't give me a new device, but changed pretty much the whole module. No dust, camera works, and all is good once again ! So now I love them guys even more, If anyone needs some help with going back to stock and the normal instructions are too hard, just pm me, I'll try to help out since I'm not that "pro" myself but know whats going on.

nice, good to know HTC didn't let you down

mista.maja said:
nice, good to know HTC didn't let you down
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htc here in the philippines sucks

I like the suport from them here in Romania.

HTC in the USA is good like that too. They've always looked out if I have had an issue.

[Q] HTC inspire repair were too

hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.

gage0727 said:
hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.
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Not sure about your specific case, but generally, when you get a product, there is a listing in one of the included booklets that lists authorized service centers. Usually in the warranty booklet.
But with Branded devices, I'm not sure about this. ATT might have removed it, just so you would have to give it to "them".

gage0727 said:
hello, I have an HTC inspire and volume button up dose not work half the time. trying to find a place to get it fixed. e-mailed HTC still waiting to hear back from them. not going threw ATT unless I really have too because then I would get a refurbished phone. I was wondering has any one heard of someone trying to fix it their self or maybe a third party repair place like best buy. any thoughts would be great.
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craigslist has some people offering cellphone repair.

thanks for the info
i final got a hold of htc and going to maybe send it to them for free. its still under warranty.

Sensation 4g ear piece not working what to do?

My ear piece on the sensation 4g is not working. It just went out on me one day. Tried flashing other roms, wiping the phone, but have had no success. The speaker phone works it also works with head phones. How do I fix this?

ruffrider5956 said:
My ear piece on the sensation 4g is not working. It just went out on me one day. Tried flashing other roms, wiping the phone, but have had no success. The speaker phone works it also works with head phones. How do I fix this?
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Seems like a hardware problem.
You could try your luck by flashing an RUU to eliminate the possibility of a software problem.
But if your phone is in warranty, take it to HTC.

I bought the phone used I don't know if they will warranty it.

ruffrider5956 said:
I bought the phone used I don't know if they will warranty it.
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I doubt it. You could check with HTC Support. You can contact them via e-mail, you'll find the details on the site.

well they didnt ask me where I bought it or anything, they are willing to warranty it but they are trying to send me a nokia a lumia because they have nothing in stock. I have to pay $20 for shipping and then when they have the sensation in stock they will send it to me for another $20. I think that totally ridiculous I am not sure what to do now.