Hi all.
The problem is that falling down the glass is broken... The touchscreen still works, but i would like to replace the glass..
Where can i buy it?
Thanks for help
http://www.directfix.com/product/XX2543.html
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I personally would take it to you mobile network provider. If you're a long time customer, they may repair it for free.
take @l3X's replay, if you are willing to do the whole replacing process yourself, but it shouldn't be to hard.
Otherwise bring it to a store i guess..
Something to note when purchasing a screen from directfix - it does not include the border adhesive that goes under the screen along the edge of the frame. You may also end up with bits of glass in the old adhesive.
What I did (the second time I replaced my screen) was to buy a couple of the iPod Touch adhesive kits from directfix as well, and cut the bits off that I need to make it stick.
Also, if you use paypal to purchase, try the coupon code PAYPAL10 at directfix. It should get you 10% off, which would cover the adhesive and probably the case opener tool as well (ESSENTIAL TO HAVE).
Is there any way to purchase digitizer Only ? All i see are Digitizer with LCD screen, which i dont need. And it cost like 1/2 of phone price -.-
Nah you need both man. Digitizer is fused to the glass. I got mine on eBay for $140
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That sux big time.. Should've bought One X. Thx anyway.
Brzozerus said:
That sux big time.. Should've bought One X. Thx anyway.
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The one x/xl is also the same. The digitizer and LCD are glued together.
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ECEXCURSION said:
The one x/xl is also the same. The digitizer and LCD are glued together.
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The panel is cheaper though.
ChaseMDuffin said:
Nah you need both man. Digitizer is fused to the glass. I got mine on eBay for $140
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I didn't notice this before, but apparently the glass is sold separately. Heat gun, or has it been tried?
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-s-glass-lens.html
They have a non-OEM one, as well
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc-one-s-glass-lens.html
primeral said:
I didn't notice this before, but apparently the glass is sold separately. Heat gun, or has it been tried?
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-s-glass-lens.html
They have a non-OEM one, as well
http://www.etradesupply.com/htc-one-s-glass-lens.html
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The problem there is how to get the one in the phone to let go of the digitizer to be able to replace it without breaking the digitizer.
Seriously though, why the heck is our digitizer and glass so expensive compared to the One X one?
Super_Dork_42 said:
The problem there is how to get the one in the phone to let go of the digitizer to be able to replace it without breaking the digitizer.
Seriously though, why the heck is our digitizer and glass so expensive compared to the One X one?
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This is true. There have been a few posts w people trying to seperate the digitizer from the glass and breaking it in the process. I think I saw one video where someone did it successfully with a heat gun, but from what I hear its real hit and miss. Thats why most of the youtube videos show replacing both.
If there are people who have tried and been successful it would be interesting to hear their stories. If I scratch my glass and have to replace, I will try to seperate the two and will let folks know... But I have been pretty lucky with my phone so far
Hi folks, can the screen and digitizer be replaced with out having to replace the Lcd screen? I have watched a few videos and the have all said the screen glass and digitizer are all fused together. If anyone has done this could the put up a quick guide or if they have a link to a video of the screen and digitizer being removed from the lcd screen that would be great.
I agree
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Hi folks, can the screen and digitizer be replaced with out having to replace the Lcd screen? I have watched a few videos and the have all said the screen glass and digitizer are all fused together. If anyone has done this could the put up a quick guide or if they have a link to a video of the screen and digitizer being removed from the lcd screen that would be great.
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I agree ^. I'm having this same problem.
I'm about to attempt this I've just broken my glass quite badly but the screen still works the touch screen so I'm gonna buy the glass and attempt to replace it on its own as I'm picking pieces of the glass out of my phone I could notice that the material that it is used to glue to the digitizer is the same type of consistency as they used to stick credit cards to paper when they send it to you so it should not be all that bad. I'm going to use a butane powered heat gun I got. A blow dryer I doubt would get hot enough.
If I am successful I will post the detailed write up and possibly video. At least pictures anyways.
There is YouTube video of a guy doing it on a galaxy S3 successfully any saying that it's his time is doing it for a friend in order to make the video.
If I am successful maybe I'll even offer service if you want to mail your phone out I could even additionally downgrade the H boot to 1.06 if people want that as well and are scared to do it. While I have it it doesn't take long 20-30 minutes.
I'm fairly confident it can be done and if not it's really no loss because you would have to replace the whole assembly anyways so might as well spend that 20 bucks or whatnot and give it a try if it can possibly save almost 200 or 150 or whatever.
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On a side note, I am most definitely going to get the OtterBox defender case after this is all said and done. Definitely don't want this happening again.
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ryanshew said:
I'm about to attempt this I've just broken my glass quite badly but the screen still works the touch screen so I'm gonna buy the glass and attempt to replace it on its own as I'm picking pieces of the glass out of my phone I could notice that the material that it is used to glue to the digitizer is the same type of consistency as they used to stick credit cards to paper when they send it to you so it should not be all that bad. I'm going to use a butane powered heat gun I got. A blow dryer I doubt would get hot enough.
If I am successful I will post the detailed write up and possibly video. At least pictures anyways.
There is YouTube video of a guy doing it on a galaxy S3 successfully any saying that it's his time is doing it for a friend in order to make the video.
If I am successful maybe I'll even offer service if you want to mail your phone out I could even additionally downgrade the H boot to 1.06 if people want that as well and are scared to do it. While I have it it doesn't take long 20-30 minutes.
I'm fairly confident it can be done and if not it's really no loss because you would have to replace the whole assembly anyways so might as well spend that 20 bucks or whatnot and give it a try if it can possibly save almost 200 or 150 or whatever.
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On a side note, I am most definitely going to get the OtterBox defender case after this is all said and done. Definitely don't want this happening again.
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Sounds good.
Please report back when you have attempted it.
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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?
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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?
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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."
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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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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.
Does anyone know how much it will cost to repair? Ball park figure? Any recommendations?
If you're thinking of doing it yourself, you might wanna think again. HTC made it real hard to replace the LCD on this phone.
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How much will HTC charge???
jm5503 said:
How much will HTC charge???
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Im not sure but you might be better off buying a used Inspire.
Theres a whole process before you actually get to the LCD panel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk go to about 7:33 in the video to see what it takes to remove it.
HTC build their phones like crap full of plastic tabs and intricacy, i wouldn't waste my time in fixing a HTC too many taped and glue parts, seems like it was put together by macgyver.
While i can easily swap the LCD in an iphone 4 in about 30 min, the time invested in a htc phone is just not worth it, plus the worst part is they glue the glass to the digitizer, so prepare to use a heatgun to peel off the broken glass off the lcd without damaging the LCD because i'm sure the glass won't come off in one piece since its cracked.
If i was you i'd toss it on ebay and let someone else deal with it.
Really? Does htc really build crappy phones?
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kirk123 said:
Im not sure but you might be better off buying a used Inspire.
Theres a whole process before you actually get to the LCD panel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk go to about 7:33 in the video to see what it takes to remove it.
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That is one seriously detailed video, but damn that's a lot to do to get to the screen.
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That is one seriously detailed video, but damn that's a lot to do to get to the screen.
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Yeah seriously! Never knew our phones are mostly held together with tape and double sided tape and what... only 6 screws? But overall the phone does feel solid.
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HTC build their phones like crap full of plastic tabs and intricacy, i wouldn't waste my time in fixing a HTC too many taped and glue parts, seems like it was put together by macgyver.
While i can easily swap the LCD in an iphone 4 in about 30 min, the time invested in a htc phone is just not worth it, plus the worst part is they glue the glass to the digitizer, so prepare to use a heatgun to peel off the broken glass off the lcd without damaging the LCD because i'm sure the glass won't come off in one piece since its cracked.
If i was you i'd toss it on ebay and let someone else deal with it.
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Seriously, go away to iphone-developers, iFanboy.
Also, excluding the original iPhone, Apple glues the LCD to the glass as well.
Hope this hunk of tape and glue holds up for 2 years
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Insurance?
NikolaiT said:
Seriously, go away to iphone-developers, iFanboy.
Also, excluding the original iPhone, Apple glues the LCD to the glass as well.
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I'm just putting the iphone as an example I like fixing phones for hobby and not only iphones. Seriously how many phones have you taken apart?
For instance samsungs molding process is better than that of htc very clean when taking it appart. I was just giving an advice to op and your htc fanboism is not necessary.
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Something has been confusing me for a while. When you purchase a digitzer without a housing, how do you attach it to said housing?
I'm planing on buying a white lg digtizer + new housing (as i dented mine after a few nasty drops), but noticed the white ones are only the digitzer, and do not come with any adhesive. Do I just "force it in"
Edit: Damn, Had multiple threads open, will ask to have it moved to Q & A
EDit2:
Found some adhesive. Would this "kit" work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Frame-Front-...608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c657e56d8
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Touch-Screen...212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab648c8cc
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html
Anybody?
I have 85 views and zero replies
The digitizer i bought for my brothers galaxy s2 only required me to attach the little ribbons and screw it down. I'm sure it's similar on our phone.
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Blazing angel said:
Something has been confusing me for a while. When you purchase a digitzer without a housing, how do you attach it to said housing?
I'm planing on buying a white lg digtizer + new housing (as i dented mine after a few nasty drops), but noticed the white ones are only the digitzer, and do not come with any adhesive. Do I just "force it in"
Edit: Damn, Had multiple threads open, will ask to have it moved to Q & A
EDit2:
Found some adhesive. Would this "kit" work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Frame-Front-...608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c657e56d8
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Touch-Screen...212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab648c8cc
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html
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i believe that "kit" would work. i dont see the need for the last item. as the first item comes with adhesive, and the digitizer itself should come with some adhesive in the back of it. atleast they usually do. but you can buy it for self insurance
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i believe that "kit" would work. i dont see the need for the last item. as the first item comes with adhesive, and the digitizer itself should come with some adhesive in the back of it. atleast they usually do. but you can buy it for self insurance
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Wow, I'm an idiot. I didn't even bother to look at the frame :good:
Now, I hope the white digitizier will actually work!
Any reviews on em?
Blazing angel said:
Wow, I'm an idiot. I didn't even bother to look at the frame :good:
Now, I hope the white digitizier will actually work!
Any reviews on em?
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ive seen a few on hear, no complains that i know of
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TOUCH-DIGITI...ltDomain_0&hash=item2c65e1d34e#ht_1413wt_1396
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a16427d33
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbeabd943#ht_1858wt_1163
Which one of these would you guys get?
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TOUCH-DIGITI...ltDomain_0&hash=item2c65e1d34e#ht_1413wt_1396
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a16427d33
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-NEW...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbeabd943#ht_1858wt_1163
Which one of these would you guys get?
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be careful not to buy the cheap bad adhesive , some bad types doesnt hold the digitizer well enough , falls soon,
i think its better to buy it with the frame attached , much easier to assemble
The problem is no white ones come with attached frames
Have you had a bad experience with adhesive?
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Anybody know a us seller that sells the housing? I need one, but don't want to wait a month for it.
I recently got an ArmorSuit screen protector, and applied it like I did all other wet application screen protectors. However, I guess as I was squeezing out the liquid, some got under the screen, as there is a dark, cloudy area around the border that looks like it's water damage. When turned off completely, there also is a light on in the corners. Meaning in a dark room, I can see it has some faint light in two of the corners turned on. Lastly, there is also a brighter strip of light down the middle that is about a centimeter in width and starts from the bottom of the screen to half way.
It's been about 24 hours since application, and I've left it off in a bucket of rice for those 24 hours. My question is whether or not this will go away with more time or if I'm just SOL.
Mine never dried out. I had the exact same thing happen. Replacing the LCD and digitizer was my only solution.
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Very sorry to hear. This should be a word of caution to everyone who uses those types of protectors. I don't because they simply are too rubbery and unnatural but another reason is the weird feeling I have when spraying water on my phone.
For future reference, I always wrap the squeegee in a paper towel so that it absorbs the water as soon as it squeezes out from under the screen protector. I have never had any water get under the screen of my phone using this method.
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So I just booted it on again, and noticed that some of the grayish/cloudy parts disappeared, there's still some there, but I think it means it's going away, however the brighter strip of light is still there and there's some light flickering in the bottom and corners. Does this go away as it dries or am I stuck looking for a replacement screen?
This just happened to me. It's quite unfortunate, as I'm out of warranty (bootloader unlocked, lol), and the only option it seems I have is to replace the LCD and Digitizer. I'm going to try the good ol' rice trick, hopefully that'll fix it.
Sorry to hear this fellas, could have happened to anyone. You would expect the manufacturer to test the application of their products.... Hopefully the rice will help!
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Why in the world would you use these terrible protectors anyway? Assuming you actually managed to get it installed without wrecking your phone, its still the worst. They feel sticky and rubbery.
Don't use this junk.
same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?
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same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?
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Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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cfn87 said:
Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I have successfully installed wet protectors in the past, multiple times on my old touch pro 2, the original atrix, and captivate. However, due to the hox's design I didn't attempt to do it, I only used dry clear ones...
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Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I agree, but my droid x never needed a screen protector it was so resistant to scratches on the screen, i may have got 1 or 2 little scratches after 2 and 3 months. my htc one x has like 5 long scratches after less then a month. did you contact armorsuit about it breaking your phone, it's been almost 2 days for me and no replies. Amazon has been quick to respond and everything, and they said they can't do anything about the phone cause no one had a similar problem according to the reviews, but now i have this, but they did refund me for screen protector, they said to contact armorshield for the phone. I said what if they don't reply, like people said they don't on the amazon reviews, the guy said my manager will call you on the 18th and see if we could do anything about the phone, if they don't fix it or pay for a new phone, how much will a new lcd+digitzer+putting it on cost?
if that is the problem, seems the only problem with the phone atm is the fact is its really dim, i think like a light in there broke or something from the screen protector liquid.
Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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I made a video on how to install a wet screen protector. trick is to open mist and hold the phone at an angle.
And the all important power off that evades many impatient minds:beer:
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Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?
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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?
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All three done by HTC. Sometimes they even replace the body of the phone for some reason.
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dry screen protectors
I sent my htc one x out to htc, they said they might not be able to cover it under warranty since i bought it from a third party, even though i paid 500 dollars -_- and it's only been used for a week from previous owner and it broke in less then month from a screen protectors, amazon told me to contact them if i am charged with anything from htc, they said they might be able to do something about it.
Can anybody recommend any dry screen protectors? so i can have it ahead of time, so i can apply it on the new screen once i get, so i have no scratches.
I bought the Zagg Invisible Shield HD protector. Wet application. Feels like glass. No rubbery feeling. But I make sure always when squeegeing, that I use cloth and soak up the solution as I get to the edges. Not one problem here. Sorry for your misfortune.
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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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mahesh48 said:
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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Superpopsss said:
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.
Ohgami_Ichiro said:
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
zagorteney said:
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