Is it possible to change the glass over the screen not the digitizer and other components with most of the screens they sell on ebay, and if so how is the installation?
Checkout repair guide in the general section, seems pretty informative. I think the digitizer and screen address one unit with this device- cannot be replaced separately. There are post in that thread that address this issue; it cautions against purchasing kit on eBay that claim to target digitizer or the screen separately. Please post your findings here in case others may have similar issues.
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mattrc77 said:
Is it possible to change the glass over the screen not the digitizer and other components with most of the screens they sell on ebay, and if so how is the installation?
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Well, it's very outdated (4 years now), but I'm posting this for anyone who will google for the instructions of howto change the glass only, like myself.
The protective glass is glued to the digitizer glass.
It's not very strong glue, BUT! The digitizer is much more fragile then the protective glass and any try to separate them (even with thinnest tool) will most probably end up with digitizer broken and cracked.
The only way is to change the whole unit - digitizer, LCD and the glass (usually costs ~50-80$ + shipment).
So the question if to fix it, or just to buy a new phone for 300$ is open.
PS. If I only had the name of that genius Gnusmas engineer who invented this finest idea: to glue up the digitizer and the protective glass... It would have been a good demotivator.
Shaul.Y said:
Well, it's very outdated (4 years now), but I'm posting this for anyone who will google for the instructions of howto change the glass only, like myself.
The protective glass is glued to the digitizer glass.
It's not very strong glue, BUT! The digitizer is much more fragile then the protective glass and any try to separate them (even with thinnest tool) will most probably end up with digitizer broken and cracked.
The only way is to change the whole unit - digitizer, LCD and the glass (usually costs ~50-80$ + shipment).
So the question if to fix it, or just to buy a new phone for 300$ is open.
PS. If I only had the name of that genius Gnusmas engineer who invented this finest idea: to glue up the digitizer and the protective glass... It would have been a good demotivator.
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can you buy a used one on craigslist for parts?
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Hey guys. Broke my screen for the 3rd time now. Instead going thru insurance is there a gorilla glass screen i can buy? I've seen ebay one but they say its not gorilla glass. Also anyone know if the chrome bezel is up for sale as well? Thanks
squid267 said:
Hey guys. Broke my screen for the 3rd time now. Instead going thru insurance is there a gorilla glass screen i can buy? I've seen ebay one but they say its not gorilla glass. Also anyone know if the chrome bezel is up for sale as well? Thanks
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i too would like to know this.......dropped my phone the other day, and even w/ a case, the way it hit it put a small crack in the glass (not the lcd) and i would like to know so i can buy a replacement glass as well as a different colored bezel
There are many screens on eBay for the galaxy s3.
Just look up "galaxy s3 glass"
Keep it mind, the glass and the LCD is glue onto each other.
Those component are then stuck onto the frame of the GS3 by VERY strong adhesive.
The glass can be changed without purchasing the whole assembly which costs around $250 USD
But the risk of the LCD breaking is very high. The replacement isn't impossible, but just very difficult.
You need a lot of patience and heat to get the broken glass away from the LCD assembly.
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There are many screens on eBay for the galaxy s3.
Just look up "galaxy s3 glass"
Keep it mind, the glass and the LCD is glue onto each other.
Those component are then stuck onto the frame of the GS3 by VERY strong adhesive.
The glass can be changed without purchasing the whole assembly which costs around $250 USD
But the risk of the LCD breaking is very high. The replacement isn't impossible, but just very difficult.
You need a lot of patience and heat to get the broken glass away from the LCD assembly.
Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...
greentaloy said:
Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...
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You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
vantt1 said:
You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Would rather get a protective glass protector for the replacement screen guard is not a good solution,prevention is better than the fix...
I don't understand why people buy this or any screen protector.
I don't use wallet so i have my phone in my pocket shaking with some coins all day long.
After almost one year... No scratches at all.
Usually, if you change your screen, it's because you have broken it and a screen protector, tempered or not will not change anything in this case.
Maybe i missed something about those protections but it seems useless since Coring produce glasses for smartphones.
For me any scratches on display of my phone very annoying part of my life, and I don't want disassembly my phone, much more easy change the screen protector. Also, I hate plastic protectors, they are really sucks.
vantt1 said:
You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
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x4sper said:
Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
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I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?
ducksauce88 said:
I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?
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Easy. You just screw in the four corners with really small screws. lmao
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I bought brand new S3 with cracked glass. The previous owner only had it for 5 hours, everything was in working condition when I bought it.
I changed the glass with a China eBay replacement. Removed old glass and tested the phone before installing the new glass. Everything works, I continued and laid 2 mm 3M tape all around the edges and applied the glass. Everything works.
BUT, if you PRESS HARD in one spot, it looks like oil is between the digitizer and glass. The screen will twitch until locked and unlocked.
Anyways, I haven't been able to find an answer in a few weeks, so I am asking.
I have since removed the glass, and tape to see if the tape was the problem. I do not have a film on the glass, and cleaned all surfaces with rubbing alcohol. Any other suggestions?
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Same problem here but i believe my problem is because of shatter resist thing. Someone check this thread..
thenoobone said:
Same problem here but i believe my problem is because of shatter resist thing. Someone check this thread..
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Shatter resistant thing?
Did you break your glass before?
I recently bought a a cracked gs4 for $75 and I managed to get the glass off. Now I'm not sure whether I should use loca or just simply tape a new glass front. Willing using it without loca cause any permanent damage to the screen or digitizer.
mnath said:
I recently bought a a cracked gs4 for $75 and I managed to get the glass off. Now I'm not sure whether I should use loca or just simply tape a new glass front. Willing using it without loca cause any permanent damage to the screen or digitizer.
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You will need a solid electrostatic contact between the glass and digitizer.
A piece of scotch tape haphazardly slapped on probably won't achieve the desired effect.
lowkeyenergy said:
You will need a solid electrostatic contact between the glass and digitizer.
A piece of scotch tape haphazardly slapped on probably won't achieve the desired effect.
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Thanks for the advice. I have never used local before, do you have any tips?
this guide is pretty good. check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w1qI6klMMc
Anyone know where I can get glass replaced at reasonably. Everyone I talk to here in Austin, TX states that they just want $150 and will replace the entire LCD and glass. My LCD is fine but the glass is lifting on the corners. I watched all of the videos and it's something that I don't want to tackle myself.
Thanks for the help.
You need to get a new LCD as well. The glass is glued on to the LCD and it's like a 90% chance you will crack the LCD while trying to remove the glass from it. 150 is not a bad price considering the price for that LCD is 130.
Also if you do end up fixing your screen get those glass screen protectors and a case.