Long story short, screen got cracked after dropping it for the first time. Asked around, most places are telling me it would cost me well over $200 to fix it. They also offered to buy it, seemed kinda scam-ish to me. Anyways I am wondering if I should replace both the digitizer and the lcd together or attempt to just replace the digitizer. Not sure if anyone here has had experience with this or similar phones, any thoughts?
i have had to replace cracked screen on my sensation once - i had no idea of digitizers and lcds back then so i took it to a local service centre and they had it fixed for 75$ or something if i remember correct .
why fix it if it ain't broken ?
I just replaced my screen and you really should get the lcd and digitizer. I bought the combo off ebay for about $80 and it took about an hour to swap. It's not easy, but definitely doable. The lcd and digitizer are glued together so it's extremely difficult to replace one and not the other without breaking something.
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buddmann31 said:
I just replaced my screen and you really should get the lcd and digitizer. I bought the combo off ebay for about $80 and it took about an hour to swap. It's not easy, but definitely doable. The lcd and digitizer are glued together so it's extremely difficult to replace one and not the other without breaking something.
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Where exactly did you buy the part if you don't mind my asking? Is it the same quality as the original screen, as far as brightness, color, and sharpness are concerned?
Thanks in advance. About to attempt the same on a One X I picked up from a friend
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i bought this used g2x and when i got it and powered on there are lines going across the screen is this a Digitizer issue or a screen issue so i can replace accordingly.
i took pictures of it if it helps.
the screen responds to finger tap so i guess digi is ok.....
Thanks in advance for your help.
I would deffinately have demanded my money back. Well, its going to be the lcd screen. there's good and bad news here. Good: will be far easier to replace than the digitizer. Bad: from experience, the LCD costs more. I think for my last phone, the LCD was slightly twice the cost of the digitizer.
The reason its your screen though is because the digitizer is only conductive glass. It doesn't produce any light in which you would get those lines.
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If you bought it through ebay and the faulty lcd wasn't described as a problem, you need to file a report so you can get a refund and prevent it from happening to others.
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It is possible that if the seller repaired the LCD that the ribbon cable connecting the display to the logic board shifted and came loose during transit.
Contact the seller before you do ANYTHING... first try to get him to replace/refund, if they won't, find out if they replaced the screen or digitizer themselves. If yes, you may be looking at simply reattaching a cable.
Good evening guys, I wanted to ask, any one knows the average price for an Original LCD screen and its Digitizer together?
Im seeing prices from 45~120$ but i wanted to ask if anyone have ever got any before, plz would help me to find the best for my friend Sensation thx.
I called HTC they said 180 and I think its worth it through them rather than a phone repair shop. Which I wish i did....
So I broke my screen. I looked up some digitizers but I dont know what I should get. Could someone please suggest one to buy? I have a T-Mobile USA sensation. Does it really matter which part I buy or will any digitizer work?
I'd recommend you just send it to HTC. I had my digitizer replaced by a computer repair shop that said they could replace my digitizer and I had it done for 70 bucks. After they replaced it my digitizer would barely respond to the point that I couldn't even use it. They replaced it because they had a 30 day warranty but even that replacement was just as bad. I had the digitizer replaced one more time and it was better but still not the same. I just couldn't use it without getting frustrated. I ended up just exchanging my phone through my carrier but I wish I avoided the hassle in the first place....
I replaced both the LCD and the Digitizer just last week on my Sensation. I had the the touch screen issues you guys are talking about, but as soon as I upgraded the radio the problems went away.
Here's a post with the firmware update. You have to be rooted and have your bootloader unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385439
Well can you please PM or post which one you ended up buying
Does anybody has got the link to replacement guide in relation to original lcd + digitizer? On yt I just see how to replace only digitizer but I want to buy an original set (lcd + digit) and replace it. I'm afraid of getting the dust after changing just digitizer.
I bought digitalizer for 30euro and followed you tube video to change it my self... The repair shop asked 180euro for the repair (300 new phone) so I gambled and it was worth it.
Good thing on sensation and htc phones is you can replace the digitalizer alone compared to example Samsung where u need to buy and replace lcd screen same time. Costs loots more.
Sensation XE. Bricked kernel. ViperS ROM. Powered by Mugen battery.
Yeah, but while replacing only a digitizer it's very easy to get dust under it when man doesn't have laboratory conditions.. And then what? Starting all from the beginning? Some time ago I saw on ebay a digitizer + lcd for htc sensation for about 50$ but I just don't know how to replace it
Actually when u have working digitalizer connected u don't need to diassemble. Ucan just pull the screen out with knife from the frame. (because flat cable u need to put phone to pieces) I left some dust under first but then saw this trick on YouTube and used it to clean under screen with micro dust towel.. Anyway even with the minor dust its lot better than broken screen.
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So no one knows how to assemble digitizer + lcd?
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So no one knows how to assemble digitizer + lcd?
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You tube is your friend.
On you tube are only videos that show how to replace just digitizer or how to DISASSEMBLE lcd + digitizer. I'm looking for info how to ASSEMBLE digitizer + lcd set.
just seen a pair on ebay for $55 :good:
ebay item number: 130646942239
From where should I know which type (A or B) I need to buy? Another problem - how to ASSEMBLE it?
Does anybody know if every lcd + digitizer works with normal sensation? I mean if there exist different versions etc. I have sensation from Europe. Im going to buy the whole screen so I need to know it. Additional question, does lcd + digit from sensation xe works with normal senny? Thnx in advance.
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I bought my digitizer on ebay for ~ 35$ and changed it using youtube videos. Everything works perfectly.
Pretty easy
HI guys,
i repair alot of phones in my spare time and the sensation is pretty easy you can also get a foam seal for the digitizer to prevent dust
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HI guys,
i repair alot of phones in my spare time and the sensation is pretty easy you can also get a foam seal for the digitizer to prevent dust
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I just repair my sensation with spare parts from ebay and it works great.
As the title states I have a cracked digitizer. Do not think the LCD is damaged as the display works fine and there are no signs of bleeding. I have gone through here and read several threads about replacing the digitizer/screen and have also contacted HTC about repairs. Buying a digitizer myself will only cost about $30-40. However; I have read threads on differences in the digitizers as well as when self-replacing there is a HIGH probability of dust, fingerprints and response being not up to par. Now to just send it in would be somewhere around $160 and I would know it is perfect. What are your guys' thoughts? And if you have done the repair yourself please let me know how it was.
I replaced an LCD and digitizer on mine and it wasn't too bad. I also own an HTC HD2, that phone was hell to replace the digitizer, I failed and sold it all in pieces. This phone however, was much easier, and I left NO specs of dust under the screen. Just make sure to replace it after a hot shower, and use a duster. On a random note, I bought another hd2 that had a new digitizer replaced on Craigslist, it has dust under it that I didn't notice -_-. Don't forget to check!
Yeah. I was thinking about just doing it myself. Only thing is the thing with the different digitizers. Supposedly it makes the screen laggy or even unresponsive if you have the wrong one. That's what I have read. Not really too sure though...
Try this post, replacement digitizer and instruction video.
Sweet. I will definitely check it out. At the moment I am fiddling around with my new SGS2 so the Sensation is taking a nap
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I replaced an LCD and digitizer on mine and it wasn't too bad. I also own an HTC HD2, that phone was hell to replace the digitizer, I failed and sold it all in pieces. This phone however, was much easier, and I left NO specs of dust under the screen. Just make sure to replace it after a hot shower, and use a duster. On a random note, I bought another hd2 that had a new digitizer replaced on Craigslist, it has dust under it that I didn't notice -_-. Don't forget to check!
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Huh HD2... Yes I had same trouble... Mine was refurbished when I bought it and guess what? It was fu****g super glued together! I spent 2 hours just to open it.
Later on, I thought only digitizer was cracked but when I removed it (1,5 hours) I found out that LCD is damaged too (on the edges). Just to be sure, I ordered touch+LCD already assembled (dust free of course) and I`m waiting for it now...
I also got me a newSensation XE which is definitly A LOT easier to dissasemble...
Try it yourself, you can always send it back to offical repair centre...
Could you link me to where you got your assembly? It may be easier and more beneficial for me to just get the complete kit and call it a day.
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Found somewhere that does it for $80. Might just do that. Don't wanna deal with the hassle of tearing it apart...
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hello, so I dropped my phone and the screen is badly cracked. I'm comfortable with replacing it but I'm wondering if I should just replace the digitizer as the LCD looks ok except two discolorations at points of impact. I'm curious if they could be just due to the pressure from the broken screen or do you guys think I should just replace Tue LCD? Could those discoloration be permanent damage to the. LCD? Obviously,if I can avoid spending extra on the LCD I'd rather do that.
Thanks for any and all advice.
You will need both
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Well, at least it'll be slightly easier since I won't have to pry the LCD from the digitizer.
Been there. I ordered my digitizer thinking I could do it. There is adhesive all across the screen. Lightly heated and gently pried apart. But no luck. Ended up destroying the lcd . Had to order the screen LCD pack. Working great now.
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Just out of curiosity, is the at&t one x compatible with the S720E lcd and digitizer? I thought the S720E was the quad one x
So i got a cracked screen with non working digitizer. LCD is still working like a charm.
I got 250€ from my home insurance, due to this being an accident.
So could you answer these questions please?
1. How is the display built up? (What parts are there (screen, digitizer and lcd?)) And is the "glue" between them hard to separate as I dont want to break my LCD?
2. On ebay digitizer costs 100 bucks. Is the digitizer the only thing I need or is the plastic screen (NOT LCD) a separate thing?
3. Should I even bother doing this? What do you advice me to do?
Thanks...
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