Dark "stains" of "ink" behind screen? - myTouch 4G General

Just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem. Last night I turned on my phone to find what looks like blotches of ink stains or oil behind the screen. Touch screen works just fine and I can see the entire display. It just looks like the lcd is floating just above these "stains" or whatever they are. If I press on the back of the phone at the battery cover, the stains move a little. Very strange, considering I baby my phone, have never dropped it or gotten it wet.
T-Mobile is sending a replacement, but I'd still like to know what happened and if I can fix it.
Thanks.

PLEASE
Please post only one thread in one section. Multiple threads about the same thing are pointless. You will get more help that way. Thanks!

I just answered your other thread...
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Stuff UNDER screen

Just a "alert" for those that care.. Mine had grey/white specks UNDER GLASS so I made them exchange it immediately. Check yours out under BRIGHT LIGHT/SUNSHINE.... you may have this problem also. Its not under the SCREEN PROTECTOR, its under the GLASS and CANNOT BE WIPED OFF. My htc hero has crap under screen also so I was sure to check this mytouch 4g out THOROUGHLY before driving home...
Again this was UNDER THE GLASS, and it came that way OUT OF THE PACKAGE.. I bought the WHITE version... Aloha from Hawaii
Thanks for the heads up, but again this is the Development section. You need to post this in the general section.
who cares about that lol....
Remember, questions go in general section
Yeah I have those too..little specs in the top left. I don't care...phone works, touch screen works...runs smooth.
I took my first one back as well for a grey/black speck in the middle of the screen. I thought it was a dead pixel. This second one seems fine after a full day of use.
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I too had dust under my screen. This is the same thing that happened on my nexus. It's a bit ridiculous that HTC can't get their act together and figure out how to properly glue a phone together. They are shipping me a new one.
ok thought I would point it out.... I dont see any more "stuff" under glass on this exchanged mytouch 4g, and I love this phone, blows my iphone 4 away..... (which I returned!)

Dust Under Screen

Has anybody had any problems with dust under your screen? it almost looks like a dead pixel, but it is most certainly dust. Its on the right side upper part of the screen. Thinking about exchanging it because its super annoying (although i could just be ocding, lol) If this is a widespread problem though i may not bother, just to get another with even more dust under it,although i have not seen any other threads on it in the desire HD section.
It appears as the original desires had a big problem with LOTS of dust under the screen, specially by the volume rocker. Sounds like a screen sealing problem, which HTC had a really hard time with the EVOs too. The screen actually lifted up on the bottom due to no glue on the bottom part of the screen.
Get an exchange and be done with it.
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Mine has a bunch in the same location I can only see it when screen its off so no big deal. But it does bother me when screen off but I'll survive
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Add me to the list aswell there were tiny specks I could tolerate and only seen under direct sunlight with screen off but one huge speck that kept annoying me completely, visible in any lighting...Costco agreed with me also and got a new one replaced heck they replaced the entire package even the extra accessories they included..really happy now! thank you Costco.
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None here and I keep mine in my pocket with ottetbox commuter and screen protector. I'll be looking out for it though.
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I have dust under my screen also
I suspect the charger and headphone ports are the culprits.
Bugs me to no end.
This was a problem that plagued my CDMA Hero as well. Sprint Service center saw me once a month or so to get it cleaned, Will AT&T just swap it under warranty? So far I'm dust free.
Finally after three replacement I have a dust free screen. Bought mine at BestBuy mobile. They were pretty cool about it.
I noticed dust in the top corners under my screen today too, but I can't for the life of me see it now - the lighting must need to be perfect.
i have dust under my screen now after about 3 weeks of use. it did NOT when i bought it because im anal and i looked very closley. to be honest, a less anal person might not even notice the 5 tiny specs of dust that i see under the screen.
has anyone swapped due to dust issues and got a unit that does NOT get dust under the screen at all? and im aksing this of the people who are turely anal about. ive handed my phone to 3 different people and asked them if they could see the dust, and they could not, then i gave it to my dad (more retentive than me even) and he spotted each spec of dust.
baiscally, im trying to decide if its worth swapping, then going through rooting and getting my phone just how i want it again, only to get dust int he next phone. if its going to happen to every inspire, then i wont bother.
anyone have input on the above?
oFUNGUSo said:
anyone have input on the above?
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If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!
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If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!
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well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle
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well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle
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Doubt this is a problem with all devices... I don't have any dust under my screen and I didn't have any under the screen with my first inspire.
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Haven't noticed any dust, and I use my Inspire naked (LOL) and keep it in my pocket most of the day.
Yea one thing the craptivate does have is that little door to close over your port. Wish we had that.
No dust under my screen yet... almost time to put a new screenie (protector) on ill have to check
I am noticing dust on the sides trapped on mine I have only had it 4 days.
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No dust under my screen, I'm using a cheap silicon case from Sam's Club and no Screen Protector.
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I shouldn't have read this thread.
I too, am retentive and checked mine for dust and it's there.

Weird spot under the screen

Hey guys,
Today I noticed a very weird looking spot right above the "htc" logo on my TMO Sensation. It seems like there is some fluid just beneath the surface of the screen and the spot is right at the edge of the screen. I am really careful with my phone and i dont think i caused it. I didnt drop it or put any pressure on the screen. And, I always carry my phone in my bag. I really dont know what happened!! I looked at my phone in the sunlight today and it was there. I know for sure it wasnt there yesterday.
Anyone else having the same issue? What should i do?
Thanks.
PS. I will take a picture of the spot and post it when i get home.
For sure post a picture. Maybe it's the dust issue everyone is having?
I know its not the dust issue for sure. It looks like there's some kind of liquid under the screen. And its starting from the edge of the screen.
i have the same problem and i actually just sent my phone in today for repair. it looked like some circles (definitely not dust) that i can rub with my shirt and they would disappear, but only to come back 15 minutes later.
Well, i tried cleaning that area but no luck. where did you send it for repair?
I believe it is some kind of sensor, probably the light sensor for the automatic brightness or the proximity sensor. I have it as well. It's between the htc logo and the other sensor to the left of the speaker. I'm sure it's meant to be there. No need to send it in for repairs.
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I hope that aint the beginning of a newton ring in youre sake.
Its a kinda oil looking spot?
For newton rings they say you applied to much presseaur on the screen wich caused it.
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@Jimmah555 The spot is right above "tc" of "htc" logo. and the proximity sensor is right above it. so i dont think it's meant to be there. weird!! i am gonna goto the tmobile store tomorrow and check out the demo handset.
http://www.htc.com/us/content/documents/HTC_Sensation/20110526_Sensation_TMUS_WWE_UM.PDF
Download or load the PDF file in your browser.
Go to page 8.
Again, no need to worry
Jimmah555 said:
http://www.htc.com/us/content/documents/HTC_Sensation/20110526_Sensation_TMUS_WWE_UM.PDF
Download or load the PDF file in your browser.
Go to page 8.
Again, no need to worry
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You Sir are great!! Thank you.
So if that's the proximity sensor under the glass like it shows on the pdf manual, what's the little circle thing to the left of the speaker grill? Is that light sensor?
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problem with phone screen

hello gurus,
my phone screen seems to have some kind of problem, it seems to be washed out at the bottom, attached a pic of the screen. Can you let me know if it is a faulty lcd/digitizer or an even bigger problem?
Thanks,
tranceoholic
It's hard to tell for sure but looks from the picture that your phone has light bleed from the capacitive buttons. Was kind of a common problem for some when the phone was first released but I have not seen anyone mention it in a long time. You could try to press with fingers along the bottom of screen where it meets the housing and see if it snaps back down but most likely would require a replacement.
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E.Cadro said:
It's hard to tell for sure but looks from the picture that your phone has light bleed from the capacitive buttons. Was kind of a common problem for some when the phone was first released but I have not seen anyone mention it in a long time. You could try to press with fingers along the bottom of screen where it meets the housing and see if it snaps back down but most likely would require a replacement.
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i just learned from my brother who uses this phone, he said it might have got slightly wet, as it was raining when he was carrying it around with him. Plan to put this in a pack of rice for few days, hope it gets fixed.
there are no other problems with the screen or anything else on the device.
Thanks,
tranceoholic

No Screen! Cover Replacement Gone Horribly Wrong! Help/Buy/Suggestions?

SMh... broke my digitier/lcd on my One X today!
Was gonna replace my back housing because it was cracked and had scuffs to put a white one on,
but when I was doing the first step I went into the wrong slit and slid my tool in between the LCD/Digitizer!!
Only a few centimeters from the edge, guess it was enough.
Now the screen doesnt turn on AT ALL!! Phone still boots and capacitive buttons light up and vibrate
I'm not sure where to start, I hope I can get it to work still but I dont know what to try now.
Im a noob, but the only thing I can think of is to dissamble the whole phone and then
blow dry it and separate the LCD/Digitizer and put them back together after inspecting.
This happened by sliding a guitar pick in between the LCD/Digitizer.
I only went in a few centimeters from the edge until I realized I was doing something terrible wrong.
I was trying to disassemble my One X.
It still works, I plugged in MHL adapter and it works, could navigate normal, just that the LCD doesnt turn on.
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A) $75+ for a new screen and attempt to fix myself?
B) Sell it for as much as I can? $220?
C) Try to get AT&T/HTC to replace it even tho I rooted 2.20?
You know how long its been since I read about a Hox issue that hasn't been posted yet???? I feel bad, that sux, it really does, but this was by far the funniest thing I've read about in a while
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I did the exact same thing you did! That's why I've got two HOX now. I had to purchase the LCD/digitizer combo. All fixed now. I still have the digitizer screen on my desk. Sucks I know.
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you can try that but doubt it'd fix anything. Plus the LCD and digitizer are seriously bonded together tight so it'd be hard to take it apart fully without breaking the glass. I've replaced my LCD/digitizer twice, and while it's not impossible, it's still very tedious and risky. So if your gonna do it yourself I'd suggest making sure the place you get it is atleast somewhat reputable so you don't get another faulty screen, and don't use super glue to bond the LCD to the housing! (lol that was what I did with my first screen and it destroyed the screen). And be prepared to be left with some more scuffs on your housing. Otherwise sending to HTC shouldn't be a problem, even with root I think it's fine. It's just a screen repair, its not like root could cause really screen damage. Good luck though on whatever you decide.
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thanks for the reply, um do you think HTC would fix for free if I play dumb and say one day it just stopped turning on?
I've decided not to try to separate the LCD from the digitizer, way too work.
and an xda member said he'd sell me his lcd+digi for a good price but its a HTC Branded one instead of AT&T, i think it will work the same tho,
I got the HTC logo digitizer/lcd. Worked fine vs the original att one
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alright good to know! I prefer it to say HTC anyhow since im not even with AT&T! Im T-mobile!
so you really did the exact same thing as me!? guitar pick in the wrong hole!?
How far did u push in and try to separate it til you noticed u messed up BIG TIME?
I was in denial for a good 10 minutes =( still kinda am... smh
I went a little farther than you and got angry though. Totally destroyed it. Lol! Couple things. Make sure you get the adhesive strips. There is a metal casing that goes around that LCD that likes to pop out if not glued properly. And I got mine from repair universe. Not perfect but pretty cheap. Only issue is captivate button lights don't transfer over, and I had to silicone the edge of the LCD to the digitizer cause it started getting dust between them. Pain to say the least. I taken these apart enough now. I'm comfortable with it.
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u bought the LCD+Digitizer and the capacitive buttons still didnt turn on? Hope mine will work.
Also can u point to me which YouTube tut was the most helpful for you?
I wish there was some way to fix the LCD I have now tho, still in good condition aesthetically =(
Yeah it sucks that most newer devices really bond the LCD and digitizer tightly. Once (if) you take it apart you'll realize what we mean. Its possible but very unlikely with original screen. And taking the LCD off the housing is near impossible to do without breaking the LCD in my experience too. So make sure to get LCD+digitizer. And as far as sending it to HTC, I'm sure you could try but once they figure out what you did I'm sure they'll charge you (why wouldn't they? ). There was an amazing YouTube video made by some company (I think it was irepairfast) that I used but after many people complained about their service here on their one x, they removed it. So sorry, just look around for some good ones.
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I agree with what xaey said. Depending on the LCD/screen you get the captivate buttons may or may not have the little fiber optics on them. I just went with the cheapest one I could find cause I'm a tight [email protected]%. There are NO good videos that I could find on tear apart and none on putting it back together. Take you time and keep an inventory of what you do. I lost a screw and its still missing inside the repaired phone.
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oh well it should save some power then right? im a cheap buyer too!
these tuts seem pretty good!
http://youtu.be/FxbjQbi1tAY
http://youtu.be/OIeO0DueMcg
When replacing it, just take them optics out of the original, it has very lightly adhesive but it should come off easily and then put them on the new one if it doesn't haven't them already, it should still be a bit sticky to do so. Another problem is possible light leakage (you'll know what I mean if it happens, basically more light shines through than just on the buttons). This happened to me, which is why I don't keep my capacitive lights on. Worst part is you won't know until you turn it on unless you can connect the screen to circuit without bonding it to the housing yet.
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alright I'll try that if it doesnt come with capacitive lights. will attempt to replace it next week. I hope I can do this correctyl!!
Well put xaey. I tried to transfer those over and there was way too much light bleeding from the side and bottom. Plus they were a pain to get in there. I tore that thing apart 4 times. Lol trial and error. So I just put some sealant over the captivate area. Unfortunately that does not disable the lights to them.
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Well put xaey. I tried to transfer those over and there was way too much light bleeding from the side and bottom. Plus they were a pain to get in there. I tore that thing apart 4 times. Lol trial and error. So I just put some sealant over the captivate area. Unfortunately that does not disable the lights to them.
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Lol yeah I know what you mean. I ended up putting some black electrical tape over where the light bleeding was on mine (just under the capacitive buttons) before putting the screen in... and it didn't help much, it just looked more weird looking at it from different angles haha. So I just keep the lights off.
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eww I do not want to see leakage from the bottom!
Hopefully i get lucky and only have to take apart once and be done with it!
I've only taken apart a HTC Dash a few years ago.
Excited to put my hand eye coordination to the test
smh... noticed wifi/data pins came off also so I am SOL!!
any suggestions on what and how to replace those pieces on the motherboard?
Witch ones? Data pins?
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im not even sure what the term for these are, the metal on the motherboard that touches the gold areas on the back cover?
I must have pulled the phone out too rough or something but they came off the mother board.
my wifi only gets 1 bar, DL speed of 3mbs
data doesn't connect, can still call text.
this video shows the areas on the phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZXM_O5srw

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