Hello everyone,
Unfortunately I broke the Gorilla glass screen digitizer on my One X. I had it my back pocket and I sat on chair and I heard a cracking noise. It is a thin hairline crack, but it goes from one side to the other; the LCD is fine though. I am fairly good with fixing things and with a good guide I'll attempt to fix it myself.
The question I have is: should I change just the glass digitizer or should I change the screen too? From what I've seen on Youtube the digitizer is glued pretty good to the LCD and it is difficult to remove. I would attempt to remove just the digitizer but I am afraid not to scratch or damage the LCD in the process. Some people were recommending changing the digitizer and display in one piece. Price wise I am looking at around $20 for the digitizer alone or $80 for digitizer + LCD so I could definitely save on changing just the digitizer.
Has anyone tried change to change any of them and could you please share any feedback I could use ?
Thanks.
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There have been a few threads about this. The consensus has been that only HTC can ever get the phone back to a presentable condition after trying to reinstall the glass. And I believe their cost is in the $200-$300 range. I don't think I have seen a single report of a DIY replacement that worked out well. And several "professional" fixes that looked terrible. If you want the glass seated back flush with the phone and the capacitive buttons lined up right I think your only option is HTC, and its not cheap.
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CheesyNutz said:
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And, <sigh> this does belong in the Q&A section, as so eloquently stated above. That's where you will probably find the other threads about screen replacements.
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Ops, you're right. Could a MOD please move it to the Questions and Answers section?
quarlow said:
There have been a few threads about this. The consensus has been that only HTC can ever get the phone back to a presentable condition after trying to reinstall the glass. And I believe their cost is in the $200-$300 range. I don't think I have seen a single report of a DIY replacement that worked out well. And several "professional" fixes that looked terrible. If you want the glass seated back flush with the phone and the capacitive buttons lined up right I think your only option is HTC, and its not cheap.
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OK, so installing just the glass is difficult and might not look or work as good. But what if I change buy the glass and LCD in one piece and install it in one block (costs around $90 for the part)? Any bad reports for this one? Sending to HTC is out of the question, for $300 I might as well get another phone.
Also is there any difference between the international EndeavorU Tegra 3 and Evita S4 variants when it comes to LCD size compatibility? Most of the vendors on eBay don't specify if it is for the international version or Evita so I am assuming it should be the same thing. But, the Evita is 0.5 mm longer than the International version so there is a possibility the displays are different.
There is a difference in sizes among the various One X models. They are not interchangeable. The AT&T version costs the most, naturally (I want to say $150+). If you have an AT&T version, the international One XL (must be LTE version) screen will fit almost perfect, but the capacitive keys don't line up right. Plus with the exception of the AT&T logo its really hard to tell them all apart.
Basically, if the still screen works, keep using it as is. Otherwise getting a new phone is recommended.
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There is a difference in sizes among the various One X models. They are not interchangeable. The AT&T version costs the most, naturally (I want to say $150+). If you have an AT&T version, the international One XL (must be LTE version) screen will fit almost perfect, but the capacitive keys don't line up right. Plus with the exception of the AT&T logo its really hard to tell them all apart.
Basically, if the still screen works, keep using it as is. Otherwise getting a new phone is recommended.
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I have the version sold in Canada by Telus and Rogers (LTE). Basically it is the AT&T version but with a HTC logo instead of AT&T (and with an unlockable bootloader). I would prefer to get a 100% working screen with a HTC logo, not AT&T. But from you mentioned, my only option would be the LTE International One XL.
What do you mean the capacitive keys don't line up right? Aren't they built inside the whole glass-LCD assembly? If I change the whole thing, do I still need to mess with the capacitive keys ?
Thank you.
I've only seen people replace the whole front glass assembly, which includes the buttons. The lights are in a different place, so the buttons work, but only halfway light up. I'm not sure on the Canadian version, I have the AT&T version, so that's the one I have watched for. Everything I read about this is on xda somewhere. I just don't know exactly where the threads were. Possibly in the accessories forum too.
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I think it is safer to avoid replacing just the glass, I want to go with glass and LCD one piece swap. If I replace it with this eBay item for example, I should have everything work back to original state including the capacitive buttons assuming that the display is compatible with my HTC ?
At this point you have nothing to lose except 90 bucks... Buy the glass, and replace it. Take your time, and you will also learn something. Whenever people say something is hard, I use it as my drive to prove them wrong. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Tip: reassemble it, then if t dont look right, take it apart again, then reassemble it again, this kind of softens the plastic gasket that holds the screen in place, after a couple attempts it should sit in just like new.
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That's what I meant: glass, digitizer, and LCD in one unit. Its hard to tell if that came out of a LTE version. There are no many One X variants that use the same name. You can try to ask the seller. The only guarantee to get the right part and get them installed correctly is to deal with HTC. Having a screen not seated right, or the buttons not lighting up right would drive me crazy.
Personally, I would just get a new phone, depending on the crack.
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That's what I meant: glass, digitizer, and LCD in one unit. Its hard to tell if that came out of a LTE version. There are no many One X variants that use the same name. You can try to ask the seller. The only guarantee to get the right part and get them installed correctly is to deal with HTC. Having a screen not seated right, or the buttons not lighting up right would drive me crazy.
Personally, I would just get a new phone, depending on the crack.
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Oh I got it. So the capacitive buttons lights are NOT inside the digitizer-LCD unit, that's why the misalignment issues. So basically my best bet would be with an AT&T branded screen. I guess I'll take an AT&T logo instead of a bad capacitive buttons.
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At this point you have nothing to lose except 90 bucks... Buy the glass, and replace it. Take your time, and you will also learn something. Whenever people say something is hard, I use it as my drive to prove them wrong. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Tip: reassemble it, then if t dont look right, take it apart again, then reassemble it again, this kind of softens the plastic gasket that holds the screen in place, after a couple attempts it should sit in just like new.
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I will try to do it, I fixed my galaxy S2 before with guides from the internet, I'll try with the One X. I am just waiting for the seller to confirm if his part is compatible with the HTC One X Evita.
But the bottom line is > phones have grown to big for their own good. The bigger the screen size, the higher the flex. The result is easy to see.
I didn't want a 4.7" but really wanted an HD screen. I guess from now on I'll stick with a 4.3 screen, it is easier to operate with one hand and probably more flex resistant.
Everyone wants thinner, bigger, lighter phones. At some point people need to stop and look at longevity of the device.
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I have emailed 4 eBay sellers and none of them know if their LCD-display assembly is 100% compatible with the North American HTC One X ( AT&T, Telus, Rogers ).
Has anyone bought a display lately and can recommend a seller ?
Corbu said:
I have emailed 4 eBay sellers and none of them know if their LCD-display assembly is 100% compatible with the North American HTC One X ( AT&T, Telus, Rogers ).
Has anyone bought a display lately and can recommend a seller ?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/180915293231
this is the one I used for my HTC ONE X att branded.
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I broke my screen a couple months ago on my att HOX. I ordered a new screen to attempt a repair because the lcd was not damaged. I trolled the inet researching before and after I received my screen. short of the long is replacing the screen only? IMPOSSIBLE! way too much adhesive heating slightly only ended up damaging the lcd. I ended up ordering my screen/lcd from repair universe. Meanwhile phone was out of order Once the later than promised repair item arrived from them. It had the HTC logo instead of the ATT one at the top. (little scared at that point to continue, but what the hell) everything fit well. my only complaint is the captivate buttons on the bottom. I was able to transfer the plastic light things for the captivate buttons, just not as perfect as I would like. However works well.
(edit) I still have the screen digitizer. Free to anyone willing to pay for the shipping from Utah, or talented enough to get the screen away from the lcd. LOL
At&t one x and international one xl are identical except for software and the logo. You can get either of these screens with no misalignment.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/180915293231
this is the one I used for my HTC ONE X att branded.
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I broke my screen a couple months ago on my att HOX. I ordered a new screen to attempt a repair because the lcd was not damaged. I trolled the inet researching before and after I received my screen. short of the long is replacing the screen only? IMPOSSIBLE! way too much adhesive heating slightly only ended up damaging the lcd. I ended up ordering my screen/lcd from repair universe. Meanwhile phone was out of order Once the later than promised repair item arrived from them. It had the HTC logo instead of the ATT one at the top. (little scared at that point to continue, but what the hell) everything fit well. my only complaint is the captivate buttons on the bottom. I was able to transfer the plastic light things for the captivate buttons, just not as perfect as I would like. However works well.
(edit) I still have the screen digitizer. Free to anyone willing to pay for the shipping from Utah, or talented enough to get the screen away from the lcd. LOL
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Thanks. One question regarding these screens from eBay: Is the LCD the same quality as the original one (same colors, contrast, brightness) and is the glass Corning Gorilla Glass or ordinary non scratch resistant glass ?
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At&t one x and international one xl are identical except for software and the logo. You can get either of these screens with no misalignment.
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Do you have a link with a XL screen (HTC logo) that works just like the original one?
Some people are reporting that the capacitive buttons light are not properly aligned with the One XL, only half of the buttons light up. I would get a XL screen with an HTC logo, but I think I would tolerate an AT&T logo instead of half lit capacitive buttons.
No clue on the quality or type of glass. The day after my repair, I had invisasheild installed. I like The feel of glass vs plastic but I don't really want to go though that again. The display on 1080 looks great for my movies.
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do we need to heat the screen and back to get the screen+digitizer of the housing, i got this thing all dis-assembled...
So my HOX's back-light is dead. The screen works and if i shine a bright light on it I can see the screen image. Is this even fixable?
Sure its fixable. But you likely need a new screen. I don't know how the backlights are built on the one x, but on the s2 they were part of the screen(although its amoled so technically there's no backlight at all)
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Sounds like one of the layers in your LCD has burned out. I'd see if you can get that warrantee through your service provider. Or order a LCD/screen and replace.
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When i touch harder on the display it gets black in the spot i touch it harder. dont know how to call it mayne dead pixels but only if i touch tje screen hard im a place. Is this problem normal and could it break my display or something.im a lil scared cuz it didmt happen on my lg nitro hd. Thx for help.
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Stop pressing so hard.
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When i touch harder on the display it gets black in the spot i touch it harder. dont know how to call it mayne dead pixels but only if i touch tje screen hard im a place. Is this problem normal and could it break my display or something.im a lil scared cuz it didmt happen on my lg nitro hd. Thx for help.
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The HTC One X has a LCD, a liquid crystal display. The black is the liquid moving around. If it cracks the black will leak under the surface like ink. Stop pressing so hard. I think all lcd screens do this if you press hard enough.
Well this didnt happen on desire, lg nitro which has lcd
This phone is designed differently, the LCD is fused to the digitizer so there is no space between them
So when you're pressing you're actually pressing through the digitizer onto the screen
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So, I dropped my phone and it didn't crack or anything but when the screen turns on it starts slowly turning really light with colorful lines depending on what colors are on the screen. It's still useable, but really annoying. What needs to be replaced to fix this, I'm thinking it's the LCD, but I want to be sure before I buy it and that's not what it is. Thanks ahead of time.
It sounds like an LCD issue. I work at a phone repair shop, we would test that first. Buy from gounlock.com or repairsuniverse.com or a top rated seller on eBay and you should be able to return it. Plus the part us cheap if I remember correctly. If its not the LCD it might be chip damage. Also make sure nothing got disloged and is pressing on the LCD.
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Thank you, I don't know if this helps but the brighter the screen is the faster it does it. If it's darker, it almost looks like it's fine and then very slowly spreads down the screen.
NP. The LCD has more than just the LCD. There is also circuitry. While the LCD may actually be fine if that's damaged you'll need to replace the whole thing. Sounds more like that to me. Phone LCDs are NOT forgiving unfortunately.
Remember watch a few videos and go slow when doing the repair. Its fun but you can trash any device if your not careful. Also be organised with the parts and screws they are usually all different and HTC devices are among the most complicated.
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Are you saying an LCD display screen replacement, or a whole new phone?
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Just the lcd should be fine. I was saying there is a bit of stuff on the lcd part if you damage might cause the issues you describe. I think youll be ok. Good luck and have fun.
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I Have a HTC ONE X from at&t that recently got repaired by a shop. i got a new lcd.difitizer assembly kit and after repairs my phone worked for about an hour before screen went blank. touch screen still responds but no display coming on. Can Someone tell me whats happening?
The shop i took it doesnt even know all they do is come up with a solution that may or might not work and want to charge even more.
First off they should not charge extra to fix something that they "repaired" that didn't work an hour later. It sounds like they ****ed up and the ribbon cable for the display portion of the lcd is loose or damaged.
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First off they should not charge extra to fix something that they "repaired" that didn't work an hour later. It sounds like they ****ed up and the ribbon cable for the display portion of the lcd is loose or damaged.
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thanks for the response i dont know if it could be ribbon cable because they also tried connecting my old lcd and that too would not turn on
i pretty much paid them to make my phone a very expensive paper weight
If that's the case that leaves the back light on the lcd itself. Which would still be their responsibility or the connector piece which is also.. I feel bad for you man, crooks like that suck.
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If that's the case that leaves the back light on the lcd itself. Which would still be their responsibility or the connector piece which is also.. I feel bad for you man, crooks like that suck.
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is that fixable or would i need to order another part again?
If it's the back light a new screen is needed. If it's the connector, maybe solder? Prolly a new main board though.
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If it's the back light a new screen is needed. If it's the connector, maybe solder? Prolly a new main board though.
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i think im just going to sell this phone and buy a new one later. this phone has cost me too much money
i appreciate your insight.