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Anyone have a spare usb cable that they can give away or sell :/. Dont have any electronic / phone carrier stores around and i dont really trust ebay..... If you do id be grateful. Please and thank you .
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Amazon? They're trustworthy. It'd be easier and cheaper. They have free 7 day shipping or something... Depending on your order.
Yeah man go with amazon. I just ordered some new earphones (same as stock ones) for like four bucks. I bet there's a usb cable for around that price if not lower. And they're trustworthy.
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Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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Only one I found searching for battery cover was this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax..._1_2?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1315550471&sr=1-2
No white though.
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Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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Search on ebay for the i9000 battery door. They'll have it in black or white. As far as I know, the battery door for the i9000 is the same as the Galaxy S 4g (and the Vibrant). ^_^
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Back-...885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae2597bed
It even has Google on it!
Light-라이트 said:
Cause i got jacked on ebay like twice already. THank God it wasnt anything expensive. Heheh. ANd ill give amazon a shot and let you guys know how it went. )).
p.s you know what the battery door cover things are called? Not the case... The cover thing.... I searched and searched but i only got cases..... If anyone can help, im looking for a pearl white battery door cover thing. Any help appreciated.
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You should've filed a claim for that on Ebay. Anyways, not the place to talk about that, so I won't linger on that point, lol.
As for you battery door, you could try to paint it yourself. Look for a bottle of Tamiya Pearl White spray paint. It's not cheap compared to what you can get locally, but it looks pretty damn good! You might need to prime the cover too. Be sure to topcoat as well, or else the paint will just chip off!
Holy moly. 20 dollars ?!?!
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@bkoon, where might i be able to buy the spray paint . And around how much would it cost?
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You talking about the micro USB cable to plug your phone into your computer?
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@bkoon, where might i be able to buy the spray paint . And around how much would it cost?
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You could see if hobby stores have them. Do a quick google search. I'll write more about it when I'm home, since it's kinda inconvenient to search on my phone and type a response, lol.
I only suggest Tamiya because I build plastic robot models for a hobby. It's a well known brand of paint and is safe on plastic. If you could find another cheaper brand, by all means, use that one. I'm sure that any quality paint will be great, as long as it's applied with the proper technique.
I think the cans itself aren't expensive ($4-5), but it's the shipping that kills (Tamiya is a Japanese brand).
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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@exodian yes it is :x.
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If you need one I got about 6 of them
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Oh wow, turns out Amazon has it!
http://www.amazon.com/PS-57-Pearl-White-100ml-Spray/dp/B002O4BR2U
For how to use it, you should YouTube videos on how to spray properly. In a nutshell, just spray in short little bursts and keep coats light. If you just spray too much, the paint will accumulate and you'll just get a big mess. In the event you do mess up, you can fix it up either by (1)soaking it in thinner to remove the paint or (2)use sandpaper to sand off the paint.
Let me know if you have any more questions in regards to painting(through PM or whatever).
Good luck!
@exodian want me to email you my address . Im in ca.....
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@exodian want me to email you my address . Im in ca.....
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Hello xda community!
With an unfortunate drop from my high up bed, my g2x's screen cracked.
Thankfully the entire screen still works just fine.
My question is, does anyone know where I should go to have my screen replaced? Or if anyone knows a good way to replace the screen?
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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Well if you have the time and the skill. Do it yourself. Fleabay has them for $50..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-LG-P999-Optimus-2X-Star-NEW-/170671183951
I have replaced a few smartphone digitizers now and it is not that hard. Just watch a youtube video and get the right tools on amazon for cheap. I would say the skill level is 6/10.
or you could pay double that for a company to do it for you and be without a phone for a week or two...
I have a dugutuzer for sale. Brand new. Its not hard at all. Took me 20 minutes. Pm me if you want it. Ill even send you the tools needed.
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I am in the same boat.. I just bought mine from e-bay for $39.00 free shipping.
iCraft said:
Hello xda community!
With an unfortunate drop from my high up bed, my g2x's screen cracked.
Thankfully the entire screen still works just fine.
My question is, does anyone know where I should go to have my screen replaced? Or if anyone knows a good way to replace the screen?
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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In my area, if you look at Craigslist, there are so many people that offer cellphone repair services. Try Craigslist.
Amazon sells a replacement kit for about 60 dollars it has the tools and screen. I did it in under 20 min.
Just search Amazon buddy and then search YouTube for a video on how to take it apary
Nvidia always!
g2x
Wassup Bluzmeister this the one that bought the mother board off you email me at [email protected]
The only problem I have with doing it myself, is that I have tried replacing the screen on my old mt3g slide and ended up screwing up my phone, and had to throw it away.
After that, I don't feel safe doing it.
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Thankfully I found this thread and went the Amazon route as well - $54 and about 30 mins of prying a few stubborn glass shards off the frame later my g2x is working flawlessly.
I'd even go so far as to say this new digitizer is a little more responsive than the original one!
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The only problem I have with doing it myself, is that I have tried replacing the screen on my old mt3g slide and ended up screwing up my phone, and had to throw it away.
After that, I don't feel safe doing it.
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Haha I know how you feel with the mt3g slide. That one is impossible because one of the slidescrews got stripped for me. Thankfully I had drill bits handy. I just replaced my aunts g2x last Monday and it is easy if you buy the digitizer with the bezel, that way you don't have to worry about prying the glass. Difficulty is like 5/10. All you have to do is take your time. If a 17 y/o can do it, so can you
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Well if you have the time and the skill. Do it yourself. Fleabay has them for $50..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-LG-P999-Optimus-2X-Star-NEW-/170671183951
I have replaced a few smartphone digitizers now and it is not that hard. Just watch a youtube video and get the right tools on amazon for cheap. I would say the skill level is 6/10.
or you could pay double that for a company to do it for you and be without a phone for a week or two...
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I just bought one of these for about 23 dollars same seller. I replaced it but the digitizer does not work as good as the original. It is not as accurate to the touch and hardly works at all with a screen protector on it. If I had to do it over I would get the one mounted to the frame. It worked like the original.
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iCraft said:
Hello xda community!
With an unfortunate drop from my high up bed, my g2x's screen cracked.
Thankfully the entire screen still works just fine.
My question is, does anyone know where I should go to have my screen replaced? Or if anyone knows a good way to replace the screen?
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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zylith said:
I am in the same boat.. I just bought mine from e-bay for $39.00 free shipping.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rXX7Rm4gnA
They now have them for under $25
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They now have them for under $25
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moeahmad1995 said:
You replaced it in that dusty environment in the picture? How???
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The force, I make all the dust sit and beg.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/150731328712
Enjoy.
How about one that includes the housing?
I recently replaced my digitizer. searched all over and never found one that came with the bezel
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I recently replaced my digitizer. searched all over and never found one that came with the bezel
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Amazon...
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Ewwww, it says "T-Mobile" on it. I got used to my G2x with "LG" on the face. ^_^
I think it come with the frame, as pic.
I was going to get that. But i found a place that Carries the white digitizer with front housing. Can't wait!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-MOBILE-LG...908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0e7a034c
I ordered mine from here on friday night, came yesterday morning with the free shipping option! I was happy on how fast it came, I Installed last night and it has the digitizer w/ the side bezel/housing(whatever you wanna call it) with volume+power buttons. This one does NOT come with the LG branding btw:/
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-MOBILE-LG...908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0e7a034c
I ordered mine from here on friday night, came yesterday morning with the free shipping option! I was happy on how fast it came, I Installed last night and it has the digitizer w/ the side bezel/housing(whatever you wanna call it) with volume+power buttons. This one does NOT come with the LG branding btw:/
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Got the same one after a drop. Yet to install it but looks good!
Link to the white casing?
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Link to the white casing?
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http://www.partoflaptop.com/product_info.php?language=en¤cy=USD&products_id=1450
here ya go bro! i havent bought it yet. but if you do lemme kno how it goes for you man
ive emailed them and they say it comes with front housing. good luck!!
Thank you guys so much for posting these helpful links, I've been looking all over trying to find a decent price for front white digitizer. People on ebay are selling it for 100 bucks and up. I don't think it should cost that much if the black ones are about 40-50.
Why is it so expensive. You can replace the iphone 4/4s digitizer with screen for $24-$30 (-_-)
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Why is it so expensive. You can replace the iphone 4/4s digitizer with screen for $24-$30 (-_-)
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iphones are a dime a dozen thus made / bought in bulk, just a thought.
Cheapest?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Touch-S...=150731328712&ps=63&clkid=7418765440401912074
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digitizer-T...785?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c62be35b9
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http://www.partoflaptop.com/product_info.php?language=en¤cy=USD&products_id=1450
here ya go bro! i havent bought it yet. but if you do lemme kno how it goes for you man
ive emailed them and they say it comes with front housing. good luck!!
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I ordered this Friday the 18th of may. It was around $70. It should be here in 12 days, I'll keep everyone posted.
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Update : almost a month later and no housing. I emailed the company and they are now refunding me because there are out of stock. Guess if I didn't email them they would of kept my money.
I got my digitizer for about 50, but that was a long time ago.
So how's the new stuff, mustang? Or Tim?
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So how's the new stuff, mustang? Or Tim?
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I haven't received it yet, I'm probably gonna do a video on changing it when I do. I'll keep everyone posted.
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http://www.eurosatonline.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3012
I was just about to post this and a few questions. Glad I looked around before opening a new thread. I did send them an email about the bezel/casing, if it is included. If any one could translate and let me know.
Update: very impressed with immediate response. Did an excellent job In Answering my question even with the language barrier. And yes item is digitizer and housing. I believe total after tax and delivery was around 62 to 65 $ (converted from euro)
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I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.
Any help would be great. Thanks!!
You're gonna end up spending more on those pieces than you did for the phone.
the complete front panel with screen is $220. that's more then the phone its self if you got it on contract.
https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7440
I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.
Thanks again guys.
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I did find a few site that had them and I have also come to the same conclusion that you guys pointed out. It will cost me more to place everything to make it white. I will just have too stay black or find one on ebay that the insides have crapped out.
Thanks again guys.
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Some guys on the 989 forum are using stickers.. There might be something similar for the skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623273
I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.
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usmcpunk said:
I took a look at the vinyl skins and found ones on ebay for the skyrocket. I ordered two to see how it works out.
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Cool, it might Nice
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usmcpunk said:
I have the black skyrocket and I would like to change the housing to white. I would even consider another color. Has anyone found a site or know where I can get the housing pieces? I know that I will have to replace the front screen due to the border being black on mine.
Any help would be great. Thanks!!
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Aside from the "why did you get a black one, if you wanted a white one" question
Have you thought about just selling yours on ebay (or similar) and just getting a white phone? Like just about everything else, if you price the parts individually... It always costs more than buying the finished product. I guess White Out wouldn't cut it?
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I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.
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I didnt get white because i was impatient and didnt want to wait another week for a phone to come in. Its stupid now but i deal with it.
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Have you looked at what would be involved in selling yours & getting a white one... Cost, Trade etc?
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In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.
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In the short time I had my SGS2, I read this tutorial on taking the outside housing off and sanding it down to give it a matte finish. I'm sure something like that can be applied to the Skyrocket, since it's nearly the same design. Take off the housing, paint it white, and replace it. The screen wouldn't be white, but maybe it looks good like that.
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Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.
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Do you remember where you saw that at? I would be willing to try it.
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This looks like the one. I guess it's not a tutorial after all, but if you read through it, you can find out what different people did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308284
Check out this thread you might find it to be a cheaper alternative...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485508
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I cracked the screen on my phone. I'm looking for someone who may have a LG G2X they would want to sell or another t-mobile smartphone they would get rid of cheap.
Check out the marketplace for wanting to sell, they have lots of phones to buy here.
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Why not just repair the screen yourself?
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The digitizer is cheap on eBay. Cheaper than buying another phone
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I looked at some of the videos on how to repair the screen. looks kinda difficult.Unless someone knows a good video the ones I have seen are not real clear.
It's really not all that difficult. Alongside the large numbers of repair videos, I think you'll be just fine.
Buying a digitizer with the frame is very preferable.