Dealextreme Digitizer replacement= success - Nexus One Accessories

I ordered the digitizer from deal extreme that was around 30 bucks, it took about 15 days from the day of purchase to when it showed up at my doorstep in oklahoma. Coming from Hong Kong thats about average I think.
The digitizer itself is indistinguishable from the original HTC one, the replacement was not easy but it only took me about an hour and a half. If this was my first phone repair ever it'd probably have taken me 4 hours or so. If you have all the proper tools and have dissasembled a phone before it should be fairly easy and quick. The worst part is that the digitizer is glued to the frame on the nexus with firm pressure I popped the stock one out and replaced it with the new one using loctite brand superglue to affix the new one.
All in all I highly recommend this digitizer and if you have the tools and the time do it yourself I couldn't bring myself to pay someone over 100 bucks to fix my phone.

Cheers for the info, I bought one from eBay which looked identical in the picture. However when I received it, it lacked the bottom buttons and top curve meaning I had gaps at both the top and bottom. Long story short I need to purchase another in the coming weeks and was looking at this one, thanks again

Forgive my extreme noobness here, but digitizer - is it the thingy that's responsible for registering touches on the screen?

DarkDvr said:
Forgive my extreme noobness here, but digitizer - is it the thingy that's responsible for registering touches on the screen?
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Yes it is. Its top part of the screen that you touch and that part that gets scratched/ broken when people drop it.

Cool!
any change in responsiveness over stock?

ROM_Guest said:
Cool!
any change in responsiveness over stock?
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It seems to be more responsive than the stock one but I bet when the other one got cracked it lost some response so I don't have anything good to compare it to now.

dowmace said:
It seems to be more responsive than the stock one but I bet when the other one got cracked it lost some response so I don't have anything good to compare it to now.
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This doesn't fix the multitouch bug does it?

very nice to know its not too expensive to DIY

player911 said:
This doesn't fix the multitouch bug does it?
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No it does not.

Just wanted to let you guys know
Tonight I replaced the S-LCD for my N1 with an ebay one, and the speaker with an ebay one too.
It was stressful because there was always the chance you could break it. Thankfully it was a success* and I did spend a couple hours applying new BSE and Clarivue protectors too.
Phone feels like new (its only 2 months old btw...) hehe
N1 is a great developer phone truly. In all aspects of the word. I see it now!
*did scrape my bottom "U-cover" ..the one which has the HTC logo. A little teflon peeled at the edge with the plastic pry tools (they're really not too strong though and wore quickly i might add. Recommend using a guitar pick like i saw one guy use on the online videos).
Anyways, short of buying a replacement of the $11 part, I'm really please with this phone

Is it possible to swap the AMOLED screen with an SLCD screen or are there actual hardware differences between the two models preventing that swap?

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Is it possible to swap the AMOLED screen with an SLCD screen or are there actual hardware differences between the two models preventing that swap?
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Good question. I was going to say "No, because I read it somewhere on the forums that you can't" , but then I found this thread:
http://androidforums.com/nexus-one/...ny-way-backup-wipe-before-sending-repair.html
Turns out the guy sent his AMOLED N1 to HTC to get repaired, and that they changed it with an S-LCD without changing his scratched digitizer.
I'm guessing that they are cost effective and mindful with warranties, so I doubt that they would have changed the whole Mobo for S-LCD functionality.
Again, this is just heresay and postulation.
"Got jacked.. 180 euro and all they did was replace my cracked Amoled with an SLCD... the blacks and gradients on the SLCD are awful. I was told the cover glass came together with the amoled. Mine is a little scratched so that would have been worth the extra $$. I had gone online to look around and found out after I prepaid that the front glass and the amoled are completely separate. My prepaid receipt just stated repair screen... so I could not go after them for not swapping my front glass. Anyways rant over. Very happy to have the phone back but it is not the same without the amoled."

OJ in Compton said:
Is it possible to swap the AMOLED screen with an SLCD screen or are there actual hardware differences between the two models preventing that swap?
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Hey bud,
I thought about this yesterday, but short of a definitive answer coming through from other devs, i thought I'd offer to mail you my S-LCD (pre-replacement one, with some minor humidity damage, only viewable at an above 39 degree angle)...to you for free* (just paypal me the shipping. It'll probably be like $5 by weight). Let me know.

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Cracked round button

Hello,
Today the round button on my Touch Pro cracked, it's a small crack, but it's definitely noticeable. So far it's working properly, both the capacitive and pressing functions. Should I be worried? Is it possible to find the housing for sale so I can replace it?
My warranty is only valid until jan 15, which is 3 days from now, but that would take at least a couple of weeks without my phone, and I don't even know if the warranty covers cracked housing.
The weirdest thing is that I did nothing to the phone, actually I don't even know how long it's been there, I just noticed it today.
So, should I keep it anyway?
Thanks.
Smaniac said:
Hello,
Today the round button on my Touch Pro cracked, it's a small crack, but it's definitely noticeable. So far it's working properly, both the capacitive and pressing functions. Should I be worried? Is it possible to find the housing for sale so I can replace it?
My warranty is only valid until jan 15, which is 3 days from now, but that would take at least a couple of weeks without my phone, and I don't even know if the warranty covers cracked housing.
The weirdest thing is that I did nothing to the phone, actually I don't even know how long it's been there, I just noticed it today.
So, should I keep it anyway?
Thanks.
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**** that sucks i was under the impression that you cracked the softwar to remap it... not literally.. LOL again that sucks. There is a websight for mike channon, (an xda member) Who has step by step of how to disassemble htc phones. Maybe there is a parts directory for Htc and you may be able to replace by yourself! Check it out. adeus
sdlopez83 said:
**** that sucks i was under the impression that you cracked the softwar to remap it... not literally.. LOL again that sucks. There is a websight for mike channon, (an xda member) Who has step by step of how to disassemble htc phones. Maybe there is a parts directory for Htc and you may be able to replace by yourself! Check it out. adeus
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I'll do that, I don't feel like using my warranty, now that I got used to it I barely notice the crack. If something gets worse though I will search for the replacement part.
Thanks!
Brando has a complete replacement housing (minus the lcd/touchscreen, which Brando sells separately):
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03811&dept_id=088&cat_id=0670
It's a bit expensive for just replacing one part, but it might not be a bad idea to keep the extra parts handy.
fhsieh said:
Brando has a complete replacement housing (minus the lcd/touchscreen, which Brando sells separately):
http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=03811&dept_id=088&cat_id=0670
It's a bit expensive for just replacing one part, but it might not be a bad idea to keep the extra parts handy.
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That seems like a great solution! It will definitely be an option if things get worse. Thanks a lot both of you, because I'll obviously need to disassemble it too.

[Q] Replacement Glass

So my transformer took a fall of a little less than two feet and now has a nice crack running across it. It's still useable and even looks normal at certain angles but I'm determined to replace it.
I'd be happy to have Asus do it if it's not too expensive, but they refuse to talk price over the phone or to give you any kind of contact information for their repair centers. If there is anyone who has had their glass replaced by Asus before please tell me: how much does it cost?
Doing it myself would be fine, but I can't find the glass anywhere. I've tried Asus (dead end), Ebay (nothing yet that I could find) and the web in general. Does anyone know where to find replacement gorilla glass for the tf101?
don't break any further or it will transform and kill you
usually repairs for those kind of products run about $150+, which i believe is too expensive.
Thanks for that, and yeah, that does sound too expensive. I think that money would be better spent on a tegra 3 transformer this winter
So now I just need to find someone who will sell replacement glass. Any ideas? Anyone here who has replaced gorilla glass before on another device - who did you buy it from?
Did you ever find replacement glass? Mine just took a tumble last night
SquareTrade is having mine repaired by a company called Professional Satellite Repair in Phillipsburg PA. I have no idea what they're charging, but their phone number is (877) 777-3491. Hope that helps. - sheureka
That does, I'll give them a call and if its reasonable, Ill send it out. Did SquareTrade say anything about charging you?
Any luck with this? These things are more disposable than tampons.. wtf is the tech industry becoming?
I am in direct contact with a local repair guy that just got a hold of a supplier for the capacitive glass for the transformer. Be patient. I'll post any further info when I have it.
I actually have access to the replacement digitizers problem is there making me purchase in bulk. From what info I've gathered these are DIRECT OEM ASUS front panels. I'm not sure how long the wait is if people are interested let me know and ill get actual pricing i'm not always on the board but you can email me at [email protected] for quicker response.
edit 1: I did gather the earliest they would ship is Feb 5th due to the Chinese holidays. They would price around $88 shipped I would need a minimum of 5 orders for that price. I personally need 1 so we would only need 4 more people. Just a thought guys if this is in the wrong section please let me know just trying to help.
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I actually have access to the replacement digitizers problem is there making me purchase in bulk. From what info I've gathered these are DIRECT OEM ASUS front panels. I'm not sure how long the wait is if people are interested let me know and ill get actual pricing i'm not always on the board but you can email me at [email protected] for quicker response.
edit 1: I did gather the earliest they would ship is Feb 5th due to the Chinese holidays. They would price around $88 shipped I would need a minimum of 5 orders for that price. I personally need 1 so we would only need 4 more people. Just a thought guys if this is in the wrong section please let me know just trying to help.
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Try talking to the following person. He just got a shipment.
[email protected]
I cant contact him using that email i even tried seller search. can you get me more info on his pricing and such
If this replacement digitizer/glass is 100% the same as the original equipment (eg 10 point touch and also gorilla glass), then I'm in for $88. Let me know how to join in the group buy.
His ebay username is gunzz11.
He gave me a deal, but I promised him I wouldn't say. I no longer want to do this. If you want a replacement glass, you talk to him.
http://myworld.ebay.com/gunzz11/&_trksid=p3984.m1559.l2754
Why so apprehensive? Is there a reason we should possibly avoid said seller? Was just curious why you can't say what you payed?
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His ebay username is gunzz11.
He gave me a deal, but I promised him I wouldn't say. I no longer want to do this. If you want a replacement glass, you talk to him.
http://myworld.ebay.com/gunzz11/&_trksid=p3984.m1559.l2754
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Is he selling just the LCD or the combined LCD/Digitizer?
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Is he selling just the LCD or the combined LCD/Digitizer?
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LCD is easy to find. Its the capacitive glass that people have a hard time finding.
I don't understand why you guys insist on wanting to know how much he offered me. Just email him and find out.
So my TF101 got a crack. I believe it was from docking it but ASUS has denied my warranty claim (surprise). I was gonna take it out back and torch the thing then go buy an iPad but I think I may want to try and fix it myelf. Problem is now I don't know if I need the LCD or the digitizer. The crack on my screen is under the glass, does that eman I need the digitizer?
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So my TF101 got a crack. I believe it was from docking it but ASUS has denied my warranty claim (surprise). I was gonna take it out back and torch the thing then go buy an iPad but I think I may want to try and fix it myelf. Problem is now I don't know if I need the LCD or the digitizer. The crack on my screen is under the glass, does that eman I need the digitizer?
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Dude, if you don't know which is which, don't even try to do this yourself.
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Dude, if you don't know which is which, don't even try to do this yourself.
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Dude, I'm a mechanical engineer. I can tear apart and put back together almost anything with some guidance. Do I know the difference between the two? No. Can I do the repair, I guarantee I can. Just looking for HELP. Thanks for yours so far, appreciate it really.
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Dude, I'm a mechanical engineer. I can tear apart and put back together almost anything with some guidance. Do I know the difference between the two? No. Can I do the repair, I guarantee I can. Just looking for HELP. Thanks for yours so far, appreciate it really.
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Ok, don't say I didn't warn you so.
The TF display has 2 layers, the upper gorilla glass and the lower display panel. The LCD is the lower display panel. The upper gorilla glass is the digitizer... well the capacitive sensor grid is attached to the glass.
The LCD is easy to find for about $50. It's the digitizer (the upper layer, the part that you touch, the touch screen) that people have trouble finding.
Now, here's the kicker. The digitizer glass is held to the rest of the device via very strong adhesives. I suggest using either a hot gun or a hair dryer to heat up the adhesives before removing.
Here is what I would suggest you do to get to this point.
(1) Remove the 2 screws in the bottom near the charging port.
(2) Remove the Bezel. Please let me know if you don't know how to do this safely. If you don't do this right, there's a chance you could permanently screw up the casing.
(3) Remove the necessary crews on the outer perimeter of the TF to remove the back.
(4) Unhook the ribbon wire that connects the digitizer to the motherboard. Should be on the left side if you're looking at the back.
(5) While the glass is facing you, heat up the perimeter of the glass and very carefully remove the glass.
(6) Apply the new glass digitizer.
(7) Don't forget to hook up the ribbon wire connecting the digitizer to the motherboard. Haha, I can already imagine your face (all red) when you put everything back together and then not have a working touchscreen
(8) Write me a check for $2,000.
This is just an outline. If you have further questions for specifics or want some pictures of the parts, please let me know. I know the TF anatomy inside out like the back of my hand.
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Do not skip any step, especially the very last step. Failing to follow all the steps will result in your in-laws camping out at your place for a month.

broke my screen

Broke my screen and looked on ebay for a replacement. What I can't figure out is why there is such a big price difference on all these screens. There are some for 20 all the way up to 100. Can someone chime in on this?
topaz330 said:
Broke my screen and looked on ebay for a replacement. What I can't figure out is why there is such a big price difference on all these screens. There are some for 20 all the way up to 100. Can someone chime in on this?
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Depends if new or used, the source of the screen, counterfeit or real and also simply what the sellers think they can get.
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ones that are legit are going for at least mid 50s I believe on ebay.
The reason there is such a price difference is because you are looking at two different products. I broke my screen last week, but it was only the top layer of glass(called the digitizer) that broke, which only costs $15-20. If you managed to break the glass and the LCD, however(if your screen won't turn on, or is massively discolored), then you need a full LCD replacement, which is much more expensive, costing closer to $150. Hope that helps
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The reason there is such a price difference is because you are looking at two different products. I broke my screen last week, but it was only the top layer of glass(called the digitizer) that broke, which only costs $15-20. If you managed to break the glass and the LCD, however(if your screen won't turn on, or is massively discolored), then you need a full LCD replacement, which is much more expensive, costing closer to $150. Hope that helps
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yeah i figured that out reading the description. how was it changing the digitizer? thats all i need replaced. only reason why i would consider buying the whole setup was so all i needed to do was plug and play.
topaz330 said:
yeah i figured that out reading the description. how was it changing the digitizer? thats all i need replaced. only reason why i would consider buying the whole setup was so all i needed to do was plug and play.
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There's a seller on eBay that has the model phones for cheap. I paid around $15 shipped for one when i replaced the digitizer on my inc1. Complete shell, battery cover and all, except the lcd and guts
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Got mine from ebay for about 55bucks. Complete set. Plug and play. Even came with tools to get the job done and a step by step video. Can't go wrong. Much easier and safer to just replace both LCD and digitizer.
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just bought the digitizer for 15 bucks shipped with all the tools. lets see how complicated it is to change this thing when i get it lol
topaz330 said:
just bought the digitizer for 15 bucks shipped with all the tools. lets see how complicated it is to change this thing when i get it lol
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Let us know how everything works out. I have a friend with a cracked digitizer and I was going to attempt to replace it for him. Also did you purchase the part from Ebay? Thanks!
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I have replaced a screen in a Thunderbolt and Incredible 2. It isn't really very difficult just do a search on YouTube for a video with instructions, have a bright light and in my case a magnifying glass! (Old eyes)
reimerj
Where's a good place to purchase one at?
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[Q] Broken Screen, but not broken glass

Just last night, my SR fell out of my pocket and onto concrete. The bezel got some road rash, but the glass is fine. The downside is that the AMOLED screen didn't take the fall so well. And here are my options:
1) If I buy this, is it possible to separate the glass from the screen to transplant into my phone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-ATT-Samsung-Galaxy-s2-Skyrocket-Replacement-LCD-Screen-/280890366865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41665edb91
2) Buy a new screen w/ glass and digitizer - $170
3) Add a line and buy HTC One X - $199
I personally like option 1 and 3. I love my GS2, best phone I've had so far, but I'm really ticked it broke after such a short fall! I'm currently using my N1, which is on it's last legs, so I need something kind of quick. I don't like the GS3, hence why I'd purchase the One X.
If anyone has input on option #1, please let me know. I can pull the phone apart, but I'm just not sure how the screen attaches to the digitizer.
Thanks!
Option 1 will not work as they are glued together. Option 2 or 3 are the only viable solutions. Although, you will not be happy with the OneX screen. They have a lot of variations in the production quality.
Broken phones go for tons of cash on eBay.
Just sell yours as-is with 100% honest description.
Then fork in another $200-$300 for a used/mint Skyrocket.
Better than adding a second line, IMO. Unless you know someone in your family who needs a line but doesn't need a superphone to go along with it. Otherwise you're just compounding your costs over two years and turning it into a bad deal, IMO.
I sold a Dell Streak 5 phone for $125 recently. And it wouldn't even power on. And wasn't as popular as the Skyrocket.
tomtommy306 said:
Option 1 will not work as they are glued together. Option 2 or 3 are the only viable solutions. Although, you will not be happy with the OneX screen. They have a lot of variations in the production quality.
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I had a bad feeling option 1 wouldn't work
I'm leaning towards option 3. I would miss being apart of this community, as you all have been awesome, but I just have a hard time dumping $200 into a GS2. I have a love/hate relationship with my SR's screen (blobs and lines... I finally settled on my 3rd replacement), so I can't imagine the HOX being any worse.
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Broken phones go for tons of cash on eBay.
Just sell yours as-is with 100% honest description.
Then fork in another $200-$300 for a used/mint Skyrocket.
Better than adding a second line, IMO. Unless you know someone in your family who needs a line but doesn't need a superphone to go along with it. Otherwise you're just compounding your costs over two years and turning it into a bad deal, IMO.
I sold a Dell Streak 5 phone for $125 recently. And it wouldn't even power on. And wasn't as popular as the Skyrocket.
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I already have a second line, so this would be my 3rd. lol But I don't see it as a bad option. I know at a guy at the COR store by me, so I know he can dump the data fee on the line, which means my bill will be roughly $10/mo more. In essence, if I go option 3 and buy the HOX with an additional line, it will cost me roughly $440 over 2 years vs buying a HOX out right at $550.
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Just last night, my SR fell out of my pocket and onto concrete. The bezel got some road rash, but the glass is fine. The downside is that the AMOLED screen didn't take the fall so well. And here are my options:
1) If I buy this, is it possible to separate the glass from the screen to transplant into my phone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-ATT-S...865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41665edb91
2) Buy a new screen w/ glass and digitizer - $170
3) Add a line and buy HTC One X - $199
I personally like option 1 and 3. I love my GS2, best phone I've had so far, but I'm really ticked it broke after such a short fall! I'm currently using my N1, which is on it's last legs, so I need something kind of quick. I don't like the GS3, hence why I'd purchase the One X.
If anyone has input on option #1, please let me know. I can pull the phone apart, but I'm just not sure how the screen attaches to the digitizer.
Thanks!
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See if you can get a refurbished SR. I got this one for $19.95 from ATT and its perfect.
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I bought a replacement screen for my SR months ago, and was worth it to me. Paid $169.00 for it and was fairly easy to do the swap. Just my experience. Hope you get back up and running soon, either way!
I thought i might add that the screen replacement comes with the bonded screen and glass digitizer already mounted in the front assembly. There are NO "void warranty" type seals inside this model. Big plus.
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I recently dropped my phone for the first time. Glass cracked but amoled is just fine. I so want to just replace the glass but apparently it is extremely difficult to separate from the led. If you do do route #1 and separate them, I will buy the glass/digitizer from you for $40! I don't want to pay 160 just for the broken glass that costs 2 dollars to make!
Option 1 should not be totally ruled out. I have seen the glass only changed on an S3, which also has the glass glued to the screen, and it can be done, it's just really difficult.
clocke said:
I recently dropped my phone for the first time. Glass cracked but amoled is just fine. I so want to just replace the glass but apparently it is extremely difficult to separate from the led. If you do do route #1 and separate them, I will buy the glass/digitizer from you for $40! I don't want to pay 160 just for the broken glass that costs 2 dollars to make!
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I am going to try this process this weekent. I don't know if you even still need it, but I got the glass for mine from Amazon for 8.99. If I have success I will post a video link to the youtube vid I plan on making during the process. Also I will post a link to what I bought just in case anyone else has the same problem.
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I failed in my excursion to replace the glass only, however, I know why this happened. The main thing to keep in mind id that the entire glass is glued to the digitizer, so the key to successful replacement is consistante heat, it would also help it you had a second pair of hands, or something to hold the device in place while you are heating and prying the glass.
I had a S II Skyrocket fall flat on the screen and the glass cracked. I searched the internet for options to replace the glass, but none were really encouraging, specially if you are like me not really into opening up the phone and un gluing the glass from the LCD. And any spare part to replace the LCD and glass was costing no less than $150. In short what i wanted to let everyone know is, i went to a AT&T Device Support/Service center not the regular retail store, just to check if they had any spare parts which could be less than $150. And lucky me!!! they replaced the entire phone for me for $100 + taxes. And just to let everyone know, this phone was a $10 refurbished phone brought from AT&T about 8-9 months back, so no warranty or anything. A plain $100 charge and i was with a new phone. I gave in my old phone with a cracked screen and got a completely new phone and the back plate and sd card from my old phone. So anyone who is ready to spend upto a 100 dollars for fixing up the screen, you might as well try this at a AT&T service center.

Replacement Screens

Hello,
I dropped my Nexus 4 and caused damage to the screen. There is a crack in the glass on the bottom half which causes touch not to work, but the top half is fully functional. Do I need to purchase a new screen and digitizer or just the screen?
I'm from Canada, so where is the best place to buy parts online?
Thanks
Zoider said:
Hello,
I dropped my Nexus 4 and caused damage to the screen. There is a crack in the glass on the bottom half which causes touch not to work, but the top half is fully functional. Do I need to purchase a new screen and digitizer or just the screen?
I'm from Canada, so where is the best place to buy parts online?
Thanks
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I´d try ebay. I´m sure one of those hongkong based merchants offers spare displays.
good luck!
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I think it´s a bit expensive, but its from canada so you might find it interesting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Google-N...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f280b2311
supermult said:
I´d try ebay. I´m sure one of those hongkong based merchants offers spare displays.
good luck!
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I think it´s a bit expensive, but its from canada so you might find it interesting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Google-N...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f280b2311
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But, do I need the digitizer or just the glass? If the top half still functions, does that means I only need glass?
Thanks.
Zoider said:
But, do I need the digitizer or just the glass? If the top half still functions, does that means I only need glass?
Thanks.
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As I know since the touch doesn't work on bottom then you need digitizer.
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The Top Glass is the Digitizer. You will need the LCD+Digitizer set. DO NOT order just the Digitizer glass. It is for Expert Techs ONLY. The Glass and LCD are fused together and requires very careful disassembly. I highly recommend getting the 3 piece Digitizer+LCD+Frame set as that is a quick swap of the Parts that takes about 15Min total. The Glass is glued with an RTV Silicon Adhesive type on the frame (They use the RTV adhesive on the Back cover glass too) and is annoying to remove as Heat doesn't work as well as the normal adhesive most companies use. Plus there is a chance you could scratch up the frame trying to remove the glass shards (and there WILL be shards.) I have done this replacement before on both the Front and Back Glass and it wasn't fun. Just save yourself the frustration and get the 3 piece set. You'll thank me for it.
I too have a cracked screen,touch does not work but the display is working I am from India plz help me what should I do
mahesh48 said:
I too have a cracked screen,touch does not work but the display is working I am from India plz help me what should I do
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I too dropped my phone and had to replace the whole front set...Just go to a nearby LG service center..it costs around 5500Rs they ll fix it in 15mins.
Which phone u had repaired?
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Which phone u had repaired?
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Nexus 4 of course.
Again I highly reccomend getting the 3 piece with the Frame+LCD+Glass a 1 unit. You can sell the broken one on Ebay and get a few $ back that way. The swap out from that point is VERY easy and Quick. Youtube it or go to http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1
All you are doing is a swap of the MB, USB Port, Cameras, Battery and the Switches. It is really easy and quick and requires very little skill. If you DO NOT get the 3 piece set and just the Glass+LCD then it's more difficult.
AGAIN! ANYONE who needs to replace the glass just get the 3 piece set. Follow the Dissassembly Guide (only need 2 tools a PLASTIC Pry tool and a #00 Phillips Screwdriver) I posted above. I know this is just me repeating my previous post above but I just wanted to stress this as there are sales out that sell JUST the Glass and getting just the glass will be a waste of money. There is also the Glass + LCD set but again 99.999999999% of people have neither the skill and/or the tools to separate the Broken glass from the Frame let alone the LCD itself. The glass has a Silicon Adhesive which resists heat (if you've worked on cars you know how fun RTV is, imagine it on Delicate electronics) and makes it hard to remove.
Cheapest I found is 90$ us
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Cheapest I found is 90$ us
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If that's for the 3 Piece set, that's a great price really. That used to be the On Sale Price for the 2 Piece set. So looks like prices are finally starting to come down.
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If that's for the 3 Piece set, that's a great price really. That used to be the On Sale Price for the 2 Piece set. So looks like prices are finally starting to come down.
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Here's where I buy my LCD screen and other n4 parts
http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html
73€ for a LCD its the cheapest one.
Ordered many to Canada fast shipping (1week) and shipping was 5$-10$ can't remember.
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Here's where I buy my LCD screen and other n4 parts
http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html
73€ for a LCD its the cheapest one.
Ordered many to Canada fast shipping (1week) and shipping was 5$-10$ can't remember.
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That's the 3 Piece set. Good price on that.
Ohgami_Ichiro said:
That's the 3 Piece set. Good price on that.
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Hello!
First, sorry to open such an old thread, but I just try to follow XDA rules. And this one match most for what I'm looking for.
On my wifes Nexus 4, after she dropped it, touch screen stop to responce at about 1 cm wide stripe from bottom to top. Everything else is ok, glass is not broken. I'm asking if there is also necessary to find 3 piece set or I could manage to fix it with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display...317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9850f8ed
Regards, Zagor
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Hello!
First, sorry to open such an old thread, but I just try to follow XDA rules. And this one match most for what I'm looking for.
On my wifes Nexus 4, after she dropped it, touch screen stop to responce at about 1 cm wide stripe from bottom to top. Everything else is ok, glass is not broken. I'm asking if there is also necessary to find 3 piece set or I could manage to fix it with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display...317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9850f8ed
Regards, Zagor
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That part doesn't include the bezel. When you disassemble the phone, the entire front assembly includes the bezel and screen assembly. With that part, you would have to remove the screen assembly from the original bezel, then adhere the new one in. It's doabable, but a bit of a PITA, especially if you don't have a heat gun to soften the original glue. For about $60 you can get the entire front, including the bezel (brand new, without dings in the chrome) and save yourself a huge hassle.
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That part doesn't include the bezel. When you disassemble the phone, the entire front assembly includes the bezel and screen assembly. With that part, you would have to remove the screen assembly from the original bezel, then adhere the new one in. It's doabable, but a bit of a PITA, especially if you don't have a heat gun to soften the original glue. For about $60 you can get the entire front, including the bezel (brand new, without dings in the chrome) and save yourself a huge hassle.
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Thank you on your answer. I've looking for 3 piece replacement, but I didn't find any cheaper then for around 90 EUR. Maybe I don't know what to search, because I don't know what the bezel is.
Regards, Zagor

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