I just broke my gorilla glass from samsung galaxy s i9000. The display is working, it doesn't have any problems, but the glass is all broken.
Is there any way to replace just the outer glass, without buying the full display, and if yes, how can I do that?
I've seen on ebay the outer glass just to buy, but I don't know if there's a method of changing that.
Thank you!
I'd say it's possible but freaking hard. If I remember well, I've read that the glass and the display is glued together or something like that? So if you managed to get those away from each other, and can place the new one nicely, maybe ^^
Youtube will be your friend on this one, there are plenty of guides on how to do this, and plenty of parts available to do so. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, there are likely small stores that can do it for you. I know in Hamilton, there is a small shop in the middle of one of our malls that do phone repairs like this, you might have luck looking for an electronics store in your area that offers the same sort of service.
i have broken the glass of galaxy s
i have also the same problem..
my gorilla glass is cracked..
can u give me the link from where i can buy the gorilla glass for my samsung galay s gt-i9000..
thank you.
Search ebay or focalprice.com
So my daughter just cracked the screen on my skyrocket, anyone know a reputable place to buy a replacement LCD screen? Or is anyone looking to sell one just pm me.
Ebay. And keep your daughter away from it. Lol
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Man, screw eBay. I just looked and the lowest one was $650. You can get the whle new phone for $650 at Best Buy.
-Carlos
These guys might be able to do it, http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
How did she break the Gorilla Glass ?!
the gorilla glass in the skyrocket is bad, you can find some videos about it in youtube
I ordered a new screen for $164 and replaced it myself. It's pretty easy to do
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play1962 said:
I ordered a new screen for $164 and replaced it myself. It's pretty easy to do
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Sweet! Glad you got it fixed. I'll take that over warranty costs any day. Where did you get the screen from?
Got it from gounlock.com
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its not gorilla glass is how she broke it...No where on Samsungs site or Cornings site do they say the skyrocket has it, and in fact i have contacted both and have gotten this response via email from samsung
“Thank you for your inquiry.
The Samsung Skyrocket (SGH-I727) does not feature the Gorilla glass. However, we assure you that all the components of the phone passed the Samsung quality assurance test and have been tested to withstand multiple different conditions”
So, Im hearing some people post on forums that the Digitizer is glued to the Glass and is separable, meaning the repair will cost way less than paying for a whole new digitizer + LCD + Glass assembly.
Can anyone confirm or deny this?
I have a nasty spider web break on my phone but can not afford to pay $160 when I paid $150 for the phone! (I know thats the contract price)
I'm a broke college student!
raheelanwar89 said:
So, Im hearing some people post on forums that the Digitizer is glued to the Glass and is separable, meaning the repair will cost way less than paying for a whole new digitizer + LCD + Glass assembly.
Can anyone confirm or deny this?
I have a nasty spider web break on my phone but can not afford to pay $160 when I paid $150 for the phone! (I know thats the contract price)
I'm a broke college student!
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I don't think you can separate them and manage to reuse the circuitry, were talking less 1mm thick. I've replaced glass before, next time I'll probably send it to Sammy.
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How did she break the Gorilla Glass ?!
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Is confirmed by Samsung there is no gorilla glass on the skyrocket!
Sky Ice Cream RC 7.3 Speed!!
I just dropped and broke the screen on my phone, how hard was it to replace the screen yourself?
r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Is confirmed by Samsung there is no gorilla glass on the skyrocket!
Sky Ice Cream RC 7.3 Speed!!
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This has been known for quite some time now
amlwaycooljr said:
I just dropped and broke the screen on my phone, how hard was it to replace the screen yourself?
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Replacing the glass is not too difficult if you know your way around computer hardware. What makes it a pain is how small all the connections and ribbon cable clasps are and ect.
Here's a link to a video tutorial on the Atrix to give you an idea of what you can expect. About an hour to replace.
amlwaycooljr said:
I just dropped and broke the screen on my phone, how hard was it to replace the screen yourself?
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I got a used S2 skyrocket off ebay. Only the outer glass is cracked.
I saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtiyU-RQUU0
Has anyone tried such a method and only changed the glass? (outer glass is cheap on ebay). Thx
gcretro said:
I got a used S2 skyrocket off ebay. Only the outer glass is cracked.
I saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtiyU-RQUU0
Has anyone tried such a method and only changed the glass? (outer glass is cheap on ebay). Thx
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Tried and failed... That is a nice video, but my understanding is that the Galaxy S II and III are different for repairs. The III you can replace just the top glass, but with the II it's easiest to replace the whole LCD and digitizer + glass. HTCs on the other hand have the top glass and digitizer as one replaceable unit.
I had this idea I could get the LCD lifted up and then use fishing line like floss to separate the glass and digitizer. But I didn't get that far. I didn't have enough heat and trying to remove the LCD, it busted. The OLED is like a brittle film and the adhesive used is crazy, so that method was doomed. I think if I had a different approach things might have gone better.
Now I have a worthless disassembled phone waiting on the prices of the whole LCD to come back down to sane levels. They were like $121,$131,$155, last check they're $200 on eBay. Makes me want to cuss!
I saw a video on YouTube where the top glass was busted open, not just cracked. I think it was a plain Galaxy S II. They used playing cards to dig in between the glass and digitizer layers. Then you clean off the digitizer and tape your new clean glass down and it would be fixed. I think if you could further break the top glass to pry it up and be able to dig in between the glass and the digitizer, that's how I would try to replace just the glass.
Ok, I dug in my web history and found the video I remembered: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=judy-izOmKk
So in the video they had their screen/digitizer/glass removed from their phone chassis. I wouldn't go that far fearing you'd break the LCD. You may not have to do more than removing the battery before you get started.
Another thing the Skyrocket top glass needs this double sided clear tape. I presume this is because the digitizer is separate from the top glass and needs to be connected right to the glass instead of just held on with the double sided tape on the edges alone. I imagine that that could work if you pressed extra hard on your touches, but I don't know. I found this tape from EtradeSupply.com - they have a Youtube video I watched over and over. But shipping to the states is $15, adding to the expense.
Hope this helps anybody.
me too
I did the same thing. I got the old glass seperated with a hair dryer, but messed up some of the amoled screen and the glass was never fully flush after the reglue.
Super Annoying. :/ ending up buying the new screen kit on ebay for like 120. :/
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Yeah, I was able to get a new housing and screen assembly for my Skyrocket and all is well now. My phone is like new.
I did find some newer repair videos that use the playing card trick for removing just the cracked glass.
Samsung nexus glass repair i9250 part 1 - YouTube
Samsung nexus glass repair i9250 part 2 - YouTube
Samsung Nexus glass replacement follow up - YouTube
The quick version is that he says stick the phone in the freezer for a couple of minutes, because that will weaken the digitizer glue/tape. Then use your card to dig the glue out, pushing it out of the edge of the glass in a slow, lengthy process. He had success this way on a similar phone. I read elsewhere that Goo Gone cleaner could be used to remove any adhesive residue from the digitizer.
One thing I would worry about with this process is air bubbles in the new digitizer tape, since this other video has an industrial vacuum pressure machine as part of the final assembly process of the screens.
LCD and Digitizer touch the production workshop/Enterprise Solutions - YouTube
Related is an issue of dust, since a spec of lint or dust will cause an air bubble, as I just discovered applying a screen protector onto my Skyrocket.
So this little "$15" repair can add up with the digitizer adhesive and buying the Goo Gone and rubber gloves (which I didn't even use) and all of the rest. Just going for the new display comparatively is easy.
The outer glass on my Moto G cracked recently, and I was wondering if there's a way to replace only the glass. The digitizer/lcd is working just fine.
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The outer glass on my Moto G cracked recently, and I was wondering if there's a way to replace only the glass. The digitizer/lcd is working just fine.
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Hey Bro!
My Moto g is happened the same thing... All places that I see for replace the glass, say that not possible to replace just the glass, Cause has one glue and they won't replace them. Here, to replace the lcd/Digitalizer cost like a 150 Dollars.
Cheers Man! :highfive:
There's a few tutorials on youtube for that. You can get the parts on ebay..
I noticed that replacing just the glass screen is a bit of a hassle because its glued on the screen panel and the broken glass has to be heated to get it off. After that, you have to remove the glue stains with a solvent. This is perhaps the reason local shops dont do that. It's too much labor. I would only try it for myself if I wouldn't care too much about breaking the phone or learn from the process.
Although a glass screen replacement with a lcd panel is a bit more expensive, I would recommend it for easier replacement if you are new to disassembling a phone. Its around 40 bucks on ebay. Or buy the screen and digitizer and ask a local phone repair man to do it for you.
I use a tempered glass screen protector to avoid this kind of problems. Just a couple of bucks saves you allot of time and money..
Hi Guys,
Yesterday i was walking on the street and my phone slipped out of my hand fell in the ground... The glass got smashed in one of the corners and i would like to get it replaced.
Could you tell me of a retailer where i could buy a replacement with good quality and reasonably priced? And can i buy just the glass or do i have to buy the LCD too?
Thanks in advance
You need the screen and frame since its fused together, something like this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Touch-Digiti...cement_Parts_Tools&hash=item20e38dc59b&_uhb=1
Edit: that should be one piece, seems you have to bond the frame and screen? No clue, do some more research.
Hello,
I managed to drop my phone from not even 10cm(Gosh this thing is Slippy and fragile as F**k) on concrete and the Glass(not the Display!) broke.
So i was searching on the internet for glass replacement and found one on ebay,but i have also heard that it is quite difficult to remove the glass withou damaging the Display/Touchscreen.
If someone knows if it´s possible or if i need a whole new screen i would appreciate it.
Have Samsung replaced it for you. Bring your S6 back to them for repair. It will remove glass compatibility and job quality problems.
Mine was not even a week old and it fell from my fking pocket onto asphalt/road and part of the screen cracked. It's the damn bulging rounded glass on the sides which make the phone so fragile compared to, say, an S4 which had flat screen!
The retailer does not cover broken glass and was asking 200+ dollars to repair!!
Bought a tempered glass for $16 and it's kinda usable although painful to look at now. And the fking dents on the sides of the aluminum case make it a more painful experience considering I invested all my money on the phone and was waiting to buy a cover for it. Wished I bought the $50 clear view cover when I got the S6
The only place in my area that can replace stuff like this is my provider vodafone.
But i dont really want to spend 200€ to have my Display replaced.
Bite the bullet and have the glass replaced then buy a protective case.
It is difficult to replace only the glass for your s6. I suggest getting a Samsung Galaxy s6 screen replacement with digitizer.
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How much is this front glass worth? A place here in Grand Rapids wants $275. See my g920p sceen isnt cracked but got smashed in a bit and glass under it is crushed there isnt any cracks in the top layer. But few glass chips floating around the front lens. The Phone did started seperating and I put a drop of glue on edge of screen and frame and held it in and its a still truckn. It works fine and I do got insurance with 200$ deductible for a refurbished phone from Phone Claim. Hey any idea how long that takes?. Replace the phone or is there another option out there to get it fixed?? I dont have any of those heating tools and not gonna make this my first replacment. Now the wifes S5 I may try it for a bit of exprience get things I need when its broke.