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screen replacement

I tried searching all over googleverse and youtube but not luck on a guide on how to open a G2 to replace a LCD. so this is my last resort at looking for an answer. does anyone have a guide or can tell me that its simple to disassemble the device?

Sadly, I wouldn't think there would be a simple fix to a screen like this, simply because of the hinge, although I could be wrong. What happened to the phone, these things have only been out for like a month.

Maybe OP was doing some durabilitiy test... or he was like his avy and fell off the skateboard crushing it =[

lol no, I was going to buy one off some guy on ebay to fix for my GF but so far no dice on the repair guide.

repair guide? LMAO
i think you're going to have to make your own repair guide
you will be a hero to many

Maybe pm the guy that tore his apart on here. He may have some tips.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

if you send it to me, I will figure it out for you...dont wanna take a chance with mine yet..

lightningtrip said:
if you send it to me, I will figure it out for you...dont wanna take a chance with mine yet..
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What do you think about the screen bezel? I'd love to get it off and have it and the batt cover anodized.

Sadly karma has stricken me for posting in this thread I assume. I had a Zagg Invisibleshield installed, and the "solution" got underneath my screen and has messed it up.
Anyone ever find a replacement for this?
Also I was thinking of calling HTC but figured they wouldnt fix it.

Tear down is here:
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down
BE SUPER CAREFUL WITH THE MICROSD RIBBON CONNECTOR. 2 pins on mine got messed up and now the vibration doesn't work...so be aware/be careful!
http://cgi.ebay.com/TMOBILE-G2-HTC-...Cell_Phones&hash=item35aeb64eae#ht_500wt_1156
Here's one you can use as spare parts/replacement screen. If you do get this, I might want to buy the main-board off you to repair the stupid microSD connector...ugh, still can't believe I broke 2 pins on it!
Thanks!
verkion

Oh...I just found these too:
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9626084/original-s-lcd-display-screen-for-htc?keywords=t-mobile+g2
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9618055/original-touch-screen-digitizer-for-t-mobile?keywords=t-mobile+g2
Lots of spare parts available!

verkion said:
Oh...I just found these too:
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9626084/original-s-lcd-display-screen-for-htc?keywords=t-mobile+g2
http://www.ecrater.com/p/9618055/original-touch-screen-digitizer-for-t-mobile?keywords=t-mobile+g2
Lots of spare parts available!
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Damn even the replacement screens says TMO I jst want to change my G2 just the HTC
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jojo_16 said:
Damn even the replacement screens says TMO I jst want to change my G2 just the HTC
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Me too. I want the HTC logo on the front dammit! Let me know if you find what we're looking for. I already bought the HTC battery cover without the "G2" logo.

White/Sliver housing for the Desire

Hi there people...
I have had a good look on the web for a replacement housing like the one in the link but i can only find them in the standard colour. I'm after one in white or sliver, does anyone know of a good supplier or website where i could purchase one from?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REPLACEMENT-H...Fascias_JN&hash=item5d2d81027b#ht_1891wt_1139
thanks in advance for any help and advice given

eventually, how to put that in a Desire ??

ipergig said:
eventually, how to put that in a Desire ??
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http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-tear-down
It's a LOT of work, I wouldn't recommend it unless you damaged your phone.

As inspector gadget would say 'WOWSERS......'
that does seems like a lot of work to change covers!!

i'd definitely go for it if i have found one but it seems there isn't.guess you'll have to buy a white desire for it,i heard it gets dark stains around it after a while,but not sure if it'll happen when you use it properly.

Bump!
Where can I buy White/Silver/Black full housing?
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http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/OEM-HTC-DESI...896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2563802ac8

From my experience, OEM housings aren't the best things in the world... unless the manufacturer has exact specification from HTC, they won't fit as good as your original housing does.

kszaq said:
From my experience, OEM housings aren't the best things in the world... unless the manufacturer has exact specification from HTC, they won't fit as good as your original housing does.
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Hi,
You dont understand definition of OEM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer

hey, this thread may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=851524

id rather not change this just for the looks of it... i actually checked the entire procedure of dismantling and assembling the screen... so many little steps where u can skrew up. i would probably set up my working place longer than actually work on this!

My 'H' 'T' 'C' fell off....

That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks

its been 4 months here mines all good

Happened to mine as well, and a lot of other people. I contacted HTC by email through their site and told them the letters and the ring around the camera fell off and was very displeased in their build quality. They gave me a new one.
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Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.

what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?

homais said:
what do you mean by 3 letters fell off? how is that possible?
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They are a sticker material on the aluminum which gives them a different color than the rest of the metal.

Just warning you guys... Put a transparent rounded small tape on the letters... You could be next victims...
My set is not in warranty... It was imported from Europe... i am in Asia... Do you think Asian guys will exchange it for me for free?

...or put a light coat of clear varnish (or even clear nail polish) over them.
Asian guys might do it for free, Just ask.
Good luck.

Rasa11 said:
Damn, that sucks man.
I feel for ya, I would be annoyed as well.
I stick to Samsung simply because I have never had any kind of real problems from them. And they are awesome.. But that's beside the point. lol
I can't believe they would make it so that the branding could come off soo easily. :/
Sorry bro.
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US Models don't have that.

*insert debranding joke here*
Looks like it's time to buy a case. :x

Not a issue for the Sensation XE, There left dull to go with the rest off the phone =)

the picture is not so clear but, I actually think it looks pretty cool like that.
from the pic it makes it look like there is strips of carbon fiber pieces underneath...
anyway, you said no warranty but have you tried contacting HTC anyway?
maybe they'll hook you up regardless since the product is less then a year old.
if not, look at it this way... you now have a one of a kind, limited edition back cover.

Freshly_Snipes said:
US Models don't have that.
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Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.

Freshly_Snipes said:
US Models don't have that.
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lol...i see .

lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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i will do this tomorrow lol

jjdoctor said:
That's disgusting...
It's been 4 months that i have my HTC and all 3 letters on back cover have fallen off...
First fell the T, then H and today i saw C fell off and i didn't even know so all letters are lost...
It's a European model and not in warranty .... I have no plans to buy another mobile for next year.
what a shame HTC, i bought this phone for better build and this is what i get....?
Here is how it looks
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that looks pretty cool imo

lilchip85 said:
Mine fell off and I'm on tmobile. I just called hrs and they sent me a free back cover.
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Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
Sent via HTC Sensation 4G using Android 4.0.1

Freshly_Snipes said:
Well mines never seen skin contact seeing as I keep a rubber cover on mine at all times unless I'm changing the battery.
Sent via HTC Sensation 4G using Android 4.0.1
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Yeah the cover helps. I font have one on my mine and its in and out of my pocket at work.

it's not the letters that's my problem, it's the display-glas. scratchy as hell allready. but my htc legend is scratch free

Mine started doing this back in September
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261370

known issues with HTC One S (metallic grey version)

I want to hear the opinion of those which are already using this version of HOS. Are there any problems regarding the construction (quality build) of the product? So far, the only major issue is related to the fact that is slippery but you can solve that with a nice protective cover.
best to all

I just received a brand new One S gradient metal with S/N SH24 yesterday and it's absolute perfectly built.

kyuubi_ac said:
I S/N SH24
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good to know. I'm from Romania and here nobody imported the Grey version yet. I just talk to a guy from a supplier and says that next week they will receive the first handsets of this type, so I''ll check with him again about the SN
best

To me the only issue is that the phone is so damn sexy I take it out of my pocket much more often so the chance of dropping it increases as well. And I am using the clear hard shell case which does not cover top and bottom.
I think this is a known issue of the phone design.
Seriously, there is no real issue of the phone apart from as you mentioned quite slippery without case.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

h.han said:
.... I am using the clear hard shell case which does not cover top and bottom
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i've already ordered myself the case which is a rubber type covering all the edges of the phone
i'm dying till the next week when I can finally order mine.

Hmm using it more and more without sweaty hands I also can confirm that it's quite slippery. But this feeling is also quite lovely! Since I really hate cases cause they hide the beautiful design and make each phone look the same, I certainly have to think about a solution...

madalinpascu said:
i've already ordered myself the case which is a rubber type covering all the edges of the phone
i'm dying till the next week when I can finally order mine.
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I got a very similar case but with Andy on the back. I'm looking for a case with a transparent back so I can show off the sexy backside.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.

The only issue I have is the radio. My signal jumps up and down constantly in areas where I never had issues. Many others are having the same issues. They're also experiencing wifi issues.
Sense 4.0 is nice and definitely an improvement over previous version but it's still a pain to change settings and stuff. I'm rocking the Apex Launcher right now and it's great.
The hardware is sleek and sexy, and it speak for itself.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.

Yes, apart from known software issues which exist on both black and grey one s, such as data connection and WiFi, the build quality is very good.
I have 4 cases already... One official clear hard shell, one cheap solid black tpu, one clear white tpu, and one clear s line tpu which the seller wrongly sent to me. So still waiting for my fifth case which is a plain clear tpu I actually ordered from the last seller. He did not want the s line back cos the postage costs half of the case price.
I personally don't mind case, but i do agree that hiding the beauty of the phone is a crime! so, I tried different clear case. Hope the coming plain clear tpu ordered from eBay UK is the best answer.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Samugai said:
I got a very similar case but with Andy on the back. I'm looking for a case with a transparent back so I can show off the sexy backside.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.
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The one I ordered and am waiting for may suits your need. It is supposed to be plain, clear, tpu, so very simple without any decoration but transparent.
Will post pictures in the "case" thread in accessory forum when it arrives hopefully tonight.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

h.han said:
To me the only issue is that the phone is so damn sexy I take it out of my pocket much more often so the chance of dropping it increases as well.
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LOL
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

cannondale0815 said:
LOL
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I must say i find the phone sexy also. If you had a Porsche would you put a cover on it Hell no

Samugai said:
The only issue I have is the radio. My signal jumps up and down constantly in areas where I never had issues. Many others are having the same issues. They're also experiencing wifi issues.
Sense 4.0 is nice and definitely an improvement over previous version but it's still a pain to change settings and stuff. I'm rocking the Apex Launcher right now and it's great.
The hardware is sleek and sexy, and it speak for itself.
Sent from the (problematic?) One S.
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Did you use previously the Sensation? Cause I used it(I still do till the S will arrive to me) and I have those death grip issues. Wifi jumps up and down constantly and also the GSM coverage is awful.

My only issue I'm having is the WiFi and the blasted HTC sense weather clock widget not updating...even called HTC and they couldn't fix it. What I meant by updating is the weather location...just stays on one place that I've been...or says current location...its annoying.
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choyt2011 said:
My only issue I'm having is the WiFi and the blasted HTC sense weather clock widget not updating...even called HTC and they couldn't fix it. What I meant by updating is the weather location...just stays on one place that I've been...or says current location...its annoying.
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Really? Updates just fine for me...
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Yeah I'm thinking its an issue with the accuweather server in my area...not HTC's fault. Where you live?
Sent from my HTC 1 S

h.han said:
The one I ordered and am waiting for may suits your need. It is supposed to be plain, clear, tpu, so very simple without any decoration but transparent.
Will post pictures in the "case" thread in accessory forum when it arrives hopefully tonight.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA
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Nice, I'll definitely check it out. There's one at the TMobile store but it's a little pricey. If i can get it for cheaper on Amazon I'll do it but if not i might cave and get it from the TMobile store. Speaking of which time to hit Amazon again.
Sent from the One.

madalinpascu said:
Did you use previously the Sensation? Cause I used it(I still do till the S will arrive to me) and I have those death grip issues. Wifi jumps up and down constantly and also the GSM coverage is awful.
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No my previous phone was the TMobile HTC G2, which is still awesome with great devs behind it. No death grip issue has been reported and I haven't experienced anything like that, and hopefully never will lol.
I swapped SIM and then a new phone and the signal issue is still there though I do have to say it feels a little better overall.
Sent from the One.

choyt2011 said:
Yeah I'm thinking its an issue with the accuweather server in my area...not HTC's fault. Where you live?
Sent from my HTC 1 S
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I live in Norway
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Samugai said:
Nice, I'll definitely check it out. There's one at the TMobile store but it's a little pricey. If i can get it for cheaper on Amazon I'll do it but if not i might cave and get it from the TMobile store. Speaking of which time to hit Amazon again.
Sent from the One.
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Received the replacement case on Saturday. However, it is not absolutely clear... It is white clear, yea the base colour is white but gives some transparency.
Not very pleased but did not bother going back to seller cos only paid 99 pence and for two cases with a sock.
Seems like the hunting of a clear transparent case is still ongoing.
By the way, I went to the Chinese eBay alike website to see what offered there. No different from what we have in UK eBay and amazon. Given the fact that most of the case is manufactured in China, I have to wait for either they pick up or a local English brand to come up with something nice.
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA

Black Housing

ATTN All TMOUS HTC ONE S Owners-- If you have been looking for a T-Mobile black housing to replace your stock Grey/Blue housing, I've got some good news for you!
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc-one-s-rear-housing-t-mobile.html
Choose the black color, and scroll through the pics, and you can see that just like the stock t-mobile housing, it is missing the bottom part, which means it will be a quick replacement. Good luck

There is a thread here somewhere that has instructions and links to all parts needed to convert your T-Mobile HTC One S into the black MOA version.

dharvey4651 said:
There is a thread here somewhere that has instructions and links to all parts needed to convert your T-Mobile HTC One S into the black MOA version.
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correct, but that is using the EU black housing. This is the T-Mobile black housing, so you don't need to make any modifications to the housing itself. Regardless, I was just trying to help people out.

dr_rick13 said:
correct, but that is using the EU black housing. This is the T-Mobile black housing, so you don't need to make any modifications to the housing itself. Regardless, I was just trying to help people out.
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I wasn't bashing you or anything. Just stating that a similar thread existed. I'd be all over it if they posted a complete black housing for the T-Mobile One S on there. They have the black complete housing but it's not the T-Mobile version. It's for the WWE version.

dharvey4651 said:
I wasn't bashing you or anything. Just stating that a similar thread existed. I'd be all over it if they posted a complete black housing for the T-Mobile One S on there. They have the black complete housing but it's not the T-Mobile version. It's for the WWE version.
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haha no worries man all good. and by complete housing, do you mean the sim cover and bottom speaker cover? if so, I found many many reliable sellers on ebay that Zarboz used to buy, and those are the ones I purchased too.

dr_rick13 said:
haha no worries man all good. and by complete housing, do you mean the sim cover and bottom speaker cover? if so, I found many many reliable sellers on ebay that Zarboz used to buy, and those are the ones I purchased too.
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yah this would be like one step rather than 14-19
good find

Zarboz said:
yah this would be like one step rather than 14-19
good find
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So then if we purchased this back housing, we would only need the red camera lens and the speaker/sim covers correct?
We wouldn't need the mid-frame component?

dharvey4651 said:
So then if we purchased this back housing, we would only need the red camera lens and the speaker/sim covers correct?
We wouldn't need the mid-frame component?
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what mid frame component are you talking about? and personally, I'm gonna keep the blue camera lens for a while and see how it looks.. btw found this vid, check it out. Removing the housing seems fairly simple: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0jGY2N2h1U
watch first 2 mins.

Of course black is out of stock.
Did you order this? I am hesitant to purchase a black housing from anywhere because there's no indication that it is treated with MOA and not just painted black, regardless of it saying it is OEM.

PcFish said:
Of course black is out of stock.
Did you order this? I am hesitant to purchase a black housing from anywhere because there's no indication that it is treated with MOA and not just painted black, regardless of it saying it is OEM.
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yep I ordered one last night ...and its supposed to ship today or tomorrow. so far its the only site that has the black T-Mobile housing. the rest are all EU
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium

I just got the shipping confirmation-- supposed to get here friday, they shipped it through Fedex, so it all seems legit. We shall see

Let us know how it is. I dropped mine a few times and the dinged case is bothering me. I'd really like a black one. Too bad they are out of stock. What modifications need to be made to the other black housings?

DarkSideGTI said:
Let us know how it is. I dropped mine a few times and the dinged case is bothering me. I'd really like a black one. Too bad they are out of stock. What modifications need to be made to the other black housings?
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will do. And I don't think any.. you just gotta buy the bottom speaker cover and sim cover which both have to be black and I think that's it.

I just got a one S with fido in Canada, so you guys know if I need the eu version or tmobile?
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DangerPanda said:
I just got a one S with fido in Canada, so you guys know if I need the eu version or tmobile?
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that's a good question man ..Im not sure, you can try googling it and see what kind of housing fido uses. or maybe someone here has an idea?
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium

GUYS!! They have the Black T-Mobile one in stock again!!
get it before they run out again.
http://199.83.94.162/htc-one-s-rear-housing-t-mobile.html

dr_rick13 said:
GUYS!! They have the Black T-Mobile one in stock again!!
get it before they run out again.
http://199.83.94.162/htc-one-s-rear-housing-t-mobile.html
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Good thing tomorrow is payday!
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda premium

are the top and bottom covers unique to tmobile too? Cuz the black ones are out of stock.
Also, if you don't get a new front housing then the front/bottom of the phone will still be blue.

Has anyone found a white housing from the one s se??
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DarkSideGTI said:
are the top and bottom covers unique to tmobile too? Cuz the black ones are out of stock.
Also, if you don't get a new front housing then the front/bottom of the phone will still be blue.
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don't think they are unique-- but I agree with you on the point about bottom/front of phone will still be blue, but I want to try out the black housing to see how it is, then maybe order the mid-frame component.. although it will be a lot of work to completely take the phone apart.
UPDATE: got the housing today, but it was damaged-- dented in the top and middle, so I have to talk to them to see if I can return. sad, sad day