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[Q] Inspire Screen Replace

Long story short... I dropped it from less then a foot height onto the ground by accident. The way it hit caused spider-cracks on the screen in the left lower corner. I'd take a picture but it doesn't really matter all that much. It only looks like the top layer got hit and it's not that deep or bad off but still takes up a fair enough portion of the screen. But every morning the cracks increase for some reason, perhaps pressure.
Looking for cheap options to replace it. Do I need a digitizer or just S-LCD screen? I'll do it myself if someone has a guide to replace it.

FirefighterDown said:
Long story short... I dropped it from less then a foot height onto the ground by accident. The way it hit caused spider-cracks on the screen in the left lower corner. I'd take a picture but it doesn't really matter all that much. It only looks like the top layer got hit and it's not that deep or bad off but still takes up a fair enough portion of the screen. But every morning the cracks increase for some reason, perhaps pressure.
Looking for cheap options to replace it. Do I need a digitizer or just S-LCD screen? I'll do it myself if someone has a guide to replace it.
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Search for the Desire HD howto... its a very complex fix even for just a screen... i just sent mine off to HTC.. because it was more pain to fix it than to spend the extra 60$ to have HTC fix it and warrenty it for 90days... they replace the lcd/digitizer, housing and everything else took them 4 days to do it and ship it back to me

wade7919 said:
Search for the Desire HD howto... its a very complex fix even for just a screen... i just sent mine off to HTC.. because it was more pain to fix it than to spend the extra 60$ to have HTC fix it and warrenty it for 90days... they replace the lcd/digitizer, housing and everything else took them 4 days to do it and ship it back to me
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What was the price direct from HTC just for ref? And is there a direct dial or is it done via their site?
Drew
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wade7919 said:
Search for the Desire HD howto... its a very complex fix even for just a screen... i just sent mine off to HTC.. because it was more pain to fix it than to spend the extra 60$ to have HTC fix it and warrenty it for 90days... they replace the lcd/digitizer, housing and everything else took them 4 days to do it and ship it back to me
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It only cost 60$ to be repaired?! I thought it'd be like $300+ to have it replaced. If it's only $60 dollars I'll pay it

FirefighterDown said:
It only cost 60$ to be repaired?! I thought it'd be like $300+ to have it replaced. If it's only $60 dollars I'll pay it
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I think its around $150 to be fixed from HTC.
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Broke my digitizer this weekend. Ordering a replacement, and I'm planning on putting together a how to.

Jeffsmashkot said:
Broke my digitizer this weekend. Ordering a replacement, and I'm planning on putting together a how to.
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That would be great if you could!
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[Q] Anyone have to replace their LCD screen?

Mine shattered today and I need to replace it. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on what site to use to get a new one and how easy/hard it is.

They are expensive I paid 50 for mine . Your best bet is ebay
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I replaced mine, pretty easy. You can check out youtube for video tutorials, and yeah, the digitizer is pretty pricey. Just make sure you have some adhesive available and take your time.

I will be needing to replace mine. The part should arrive soon, this is what I ordered;
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QXQXYI/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
It comes with a new bezel attached and with power/volume buttons pre-assembled. Rather nifty if I do say so myself.

Fuskand said:
I will be needing to replace mine. The part should arrive soon, this is what I ordered;
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QXQXYI/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
It comes with a new bezel attached and with power/volume buttons pre-assembled. Rather nifty if I do say so myself.
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That's a very handy assembly. I spent probably 2 hours getting the tape in all the right places to put it together.

Digitizer
I had to repace one on the G2x I got off ebay awhile back. I would suggest that you check out the youtube video on disassembly. You have to be careful when you get to the part where you lift out the motherboard. You have to lift up the old digitizer cable connector as well as the lcd screen will be somewhat stuck to a gasket around the face. Once you get past that it should go fine. The best price for a digitizer is on ebay, just make sure you get the one with the frame. Good luck.
Eddie

Also make sure you buy one with adhesive on the frame cause mine didn't have it and its getting a hole bunch of dust specs
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Send it to LG. Factory tech replacement with original part for around $70.00. If I had that option that is the route I would go.

jboxer said:
Send it to LG. Factory tech replacement with original part for around $70.00. If I had that option that is the route I would go.
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What this guy said. For real.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270825816908?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I bought this one and I'm waiting to have it delivered to Poland

jboxer said:
Send it to LG. Factory tech replacement with original part for around $70.00. If I had that option that is the route I would go.
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Only problem is I rooted the phone. Not sure if they will still replace it for me.

ch4dr0x said:
Only problem is I rooted the phone. Not sure if they will still replace it for me.
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It's very simple to return the phone to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088728

I just replaced my wife's digitizer. I got the white one from California on ebay. Simple if you are good with your hands. Take your time, I glued the new digitizer cause that's how lg did it. Works flawlessly.
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ch4dr0x said:
Only problem is I rooted the phone. Not sure if they will still replace it for me.
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I don't know their actual stance on this, but I don't think they should care/find out that it's rooted.
#1 if you are paying for their service, it's not a warranty issue.
#2 why would they even need to poke around in your phone to replace the screen?

broke my screen

Broke my screen and looked on ebay for a replacement. What I can't figure out is why there is such a big price difference on all these screens. There are some for 20 all the way up to 100. Can someone chime in on this?

topaz330 said:
Broke my screen and looked on ebay for a replacement. What I can't figure out is why there is such a big price difference on all these screens. There are some for 20 all the way up to 100. Can someone chime in on this?
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Depends if new or used, the source of the screen, counterfeit or real and also simply what the sellers think they can get.
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ones that are legit are going for at least mid 50s I believe on ebay.

The reason there is such a price difference is because you are looking at two different products. I broke my screen last week, but it was only the top layer of glass(called the digitizer) that broke, which only costs $15-20. If you managed to break the glass and the LCD, however(if your screen won't turn on, or is massively discolored), then you need a full LCD replacement, which is much more expensive, costing closer to $150. Hope that helps

Obaterista93 said:
The reason there is such a price difference is because you are looking at two different products. I broke my screen last week, but it was only the top layer of glass(called the digitizer) that broke, which only costs $15-20. If you managed to break the glass and the LCD, however(if your screen won't turn on, or is massively discolored), then you need a full LCD replacement, which is much more expensive, costing closer to $150. Hope that helps
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yeah i figured that out reading the description. how was it changing the digitizer? thats all i need replaced. only reason why i would consider buying the whole setup was so all i needed to do was plug and play.

topaz330 said:
yeah i figured that out reading the description. how was it changing the digitizer? thats all i need replaced. only reason why i would consider buying the whole setup was so all i needed to do was plug and play.
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There's a seller on eBay that has the model phones for cheap. I paid around $15 shipped for one when i replaced the digitizer on my inc1. Complete shell, battery cover and all, except the lcd and guts
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Got mine from ebay for about 55bucks. Complete set. Plug and play. Even came with tools to get the job done and a step by step video. Can't go wrong. Much easier and safer to just replace both LCD and digitizer.
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just bought the digitizer for 15 bucks shipped with all the tools. lets see how complicated it is to change this thing when i get it lol

topaz330 said:
just bought the digitizer for 15 bucks shipped with all the tools. lets see how complicated it is to change this thing when i get it lol
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Let us know how everything works out. I have a friend with a cracked digitizer and I was going to attempt to replace it for him. Also did you purchase the part from Ebay? Thanks!
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I have replaced a screen in a Thunderbolt and Incredible 2. It isn't really very difficult just do a search on YouTube for a video with instructions, have a bright light and in my case a magnifying glass! (Old eyes)
reimerj

Where's a good place to purchase one at?
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Worth buying an gs3 w/ broken screen?

I have found a craigslist post in my area saying there letting go there phone for $250. In the post they continue to say that only the screen is cracked. A picture they posted shows the phone on with cracks on the screen.
I have emailed them and they replied that if it doesn't sale they will just repair it, because it only cost $18 (this concerns me, why not just repair on such an expensive phone)
My questions: is it worth it?? Also what questions do you think I should ask? And if I meet them in person what should I look for?
Thanks in advanced xda folks!
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My friend cracked the glass on his and the screen won't even turn on. I called the phone and it rang but the screen wouldn't light up and the digitizer wouldn't register touches. So I'd stay away.

I have seen replacement screens on eBay for $20 or so, but I believe that the digitizers are glued to the screen.
If you can't cleanly separate the two, you're probably in for the cost of a replacement combo ... about $200.
Still cheaper than a new one outright ...
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I've seen replacement screens on ebay for maybe $15-20 but to replace it seems rather difficult: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg&feature=relmfu.
It's really up to you whether it's worth it or not. If you're up for the challenge of replacing the screen (or if you think you can live with the crack, you didn't mention how bad it is) then go for it. If not, I'd probably stay away as this doesn't exactly seem like an easy fix.

Try lowering his price to 200$ then send it in to Samsung they will charge about 190$ to replace it. The digitizer is glued to glass and u won't be able to separate and put on new glass.
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If you can talk him down some and just pay Sammy... Most definitely.
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thx for the replies. now I know why there selling it. My guess is that the digitizer is also broken. I will try to talk them down or not ill just pass. thanks!
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motrinHD said:
thx for the replies. now I know why there selling it. My guess is that the digitizer is also broken. I will try to talk them down or not ill just pass. thanks!
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It may not be broken but its all one unit.. my guess is they already know this or they would have gotten it fixed themselves

Replacement screens are about 18-20 but replacing them is very difficult because of the adhesive that bonds them... Dont't buy it.. you would have to buy a new bezel with the screen and digitizer attatched to it. about 200-250 itself..A shop around me does it but they said it would be 300 plus labor..

If you can get it at a decent price and can replace the screen cheaply then i would say go for it.
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Dra$tiK said:
Replacement screens are about 18-20 but replacing them is very difficult because of the adhesive that bonds them... Dont't buy it.. you would have to buy a new bezel with the screen and digitizer attatched to it. about 200-250 itself..A shop around me does it but they said it would be 300 plus labor..
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Where did u get that quote I have a broken gs3 and best option is Samsung 180 shipped and returned. OP did the phone need bezel replaced? Here is my damaged phone not one scratch on bezel landed perfectly flat and the SGP case doesn't offer much protection over the screen its almost flush. If it was under or roughly 160-180 plus 180 screen replacement sub 400 gs3 good price.
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I live in the Twin cities area of Minnesota... Its a local shop that does all kinds of phones.. But that's what they quoted me.. since it was a such a new phone

Screen Repair Service?

Hi I literally just cracked my screen and I am just wondering if there is a place to send my phone in to get it repaired (for a price of course)?
If so can someone send me a link to it?
Thanks a ton,
Ljbaumer
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No local place? We have a guy who calls himself Iphone Todd. He can fix all types of screens.

Where are you located
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Berkeley, CA
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Send it to me. And $100 too. Lol jk check Craigslist
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Try directfix.com
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my girlfriend cracked her screen and she paid 150 and sprint replaced the phone........ for a refurb

Here's someone who replaced just the screen:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904554
You will probably either have to do it yourself or send it in for a refurb.
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Send it to Samsung. Its $178 including 2 day shipping both ways. I did it. Was smooth and simple
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Check if the carrier or Samsung will replace/repair the phone for you. If you have insurance on your phone w/ your carrier then you can make a claim as well. A replacement screen costs over $200.

afmracer6 said:
Send it to Samsung. Its $178 including 2 day shipping both ways. I did it. Was smooth and simple
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Wow that isn't too bad, some local places around here charge $299!

TCM55 said:
Wow that isn't too bad, some local places around here charge $299!
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$300!?!??! wow, that's incredible. I opted for insurance. I believe Verizon's deductable is $100.

Just cracked my screen, assurian charged me $99. Hope its not a defective refurb.
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I sent mine to the Samsung repair depot. It took 10 days total time but cost $156.00.... unfortunately I did not have insurance.

All of you ar lazy. 30 bux and 2 hours of time and ur phone will be as good as new. You I bought a glass for mine. Seperarted the front and bafk stuck the front piece jn the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees and I seperated the glass from the lcd and stuck the replacement glass on it. Good job you just paid somebody 126 bux to change a little piece of glass.
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lelandholton said:
All of you ar lazy. 30 bux and 2 hours of time and ur phone will be as good as new. You I bought a glass for mine. Seperarted the front and bafk stuck the front piece jn the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees and I seperated the glass from the lcd and stuck the replacement glass on it. Good job you just paid somebody 126 bux to change a little piece of glass.
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That's pretty horrible reasoning. Maybe they don't feel comfortable taking a heat gun to a $400 phone with no guarantee that it will be fixed. Have you ever paid to have a car fixed? I did the head gasket on my mustang and saved my self 3000 but would I think someone was lazy because they took there's too a shop? Of course not they may just not have the technical skills.
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me too! cheaper now
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Send it to Samsung. Its $178 including 2 day shipping both ways. I did it. Was smooth and simple
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i am sending mine in to samsung. As of today cost is 135.31 after shipping both ways. this is to replace glass, lcd and digitizer, sounds like i'll get a new frame too!
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FYI i lacked the technical skills to do this. my lcd and digitzer was fine. then i tried to remove the glass, well i suck at life and i broke the lcd and cut the digitizer! so im a noob! BFD! and yes i read the how to and watched vids, even had a second set of hands. i would say try it, you're looking at 20 bux nowadays for the glass. if you break it like me its still under $140 to send it in to get it fixed by samsung. better than having some pro screen guy do it, he charges you much more the glass alone.
(if this helped please give me a thanks)

Grab a new screen online (ebay, other sites). Most come with instructions on how to do it, just takes patience.

glacious2k said:
Grab a new screen online (ebay, other sites). Most come with instructions on how to do it, just takes patience.
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If you are replacing just the glass yes. If your LCD is busted don't bother. send to samsung, its cheaper than all other options.
i cracked just the glass, bought a new red glass (which i still have in packaging) and 2mm tape (still have too in package) PM if you want them.
in the process of removing old glass, i destroyed my LCD, this is why I'm sending to samsung.
20$ for the glass is definately worth an attempt on your own but research alot before you do, its a tedious and scary process, at least its scary when you see the lcd break...
unless i'm looking in the wrong places, you cant find an LCD/ digitizer/ glass assembly for less than $135.31 shipped.
if you are in a hurry and trust yourself, and money isn't a factor, do it yourself, shipping to samsung will take around 10 days. But if money isn't a factor just buy a new phone and sell yours on ebay!

Knock on glass, I haven't broken the screen on any of my phones... even dropped my SGS3 a couple of times with zero protection on it... whew! :highfive: