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[Q] Broken the glass on my Captivate

This literally happend about 3 minutes ago. My dog bolted for the door and took out my legs from behind me which sent my phone flying out of my hand. It looks like just the glass is broken as the screen and touch screen still work perfectly.
So has anyone replaced the front screen? Is it replaceable? This pisses me off to no end as the phone didnt have a single mark or scratch on it and I just got approved for a brand new replacement to be picked up tomorrow at my local ATT store, to remedy the random shut off and random search key press.

I thought the Gorilla glass is unbreakable!!!!????

saint168 said:
I thought the Gorilla glass is unbreakable!!!!????
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<shrug> I've hit mine many times with a 20 pound sledgehammer and it looks like new.

It is replacable just have to order a screen and follow a guide
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$89.99! Only paid $79.99 for it in the first place! Ahh well.
Damn dog.

As I was already approved for replacement, do you think ATT will still swap it?

Not with damaged glass. I'd pay 87 to fix it n a heart beat
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Yeah and if I call and ask, it'll be on file so I'll never get to replace it if need be in the future.
Wonder if I could pull the glass from a non functioning demo version. Or is the glass not just a cover?

Nope, its a pretty involved process requiring a complete teardown

accidental damage insurance
you better get it! $5 a month!

Any recommended places to purchase a screen from and where can I find a good guide. There are a few out there, but as we all know, not everything is created equal.

If you go to an AT&T store it probably won't end up being on file (you don't even have to tell them who you are if they say "no"). Also, since gorilla glass is supposed to be nearly indestructible, it doesn't hurt to try to get it replaced under warranty (sounds like a manufacturing flaw/defect to me), the worst they can do is tell you "no."

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you better get it! $5 a month!
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$5 per month plus a $90 deductible to replace the phone... $5 x 24 mo. = $120 + $90 = $210. I guess $210 is cheaper than buying a replacement off-contract, but $90 for a new piece of glass is a better deal...

With a deductable it adds up. I always fix them myself when they break a lot cheaper
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We are a repair center located in St. Louis. We just started doing some mail in repairs. I have a captivate, thats how I saw your post. Can I post a link to our website or will I get in trouble for spam?

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:

arghhhh!!! Cracked Screen

Does anyone know how much it cost to repair just the glass?.

rirawin said:
Does anyone know how much it cost to repair just the glass?.
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An arm and a leg.

where do I get a quote from?

Ouch, that'll cost you a small fortune... Didn't you just get it last week or some? (if I remeber the Comics topic correctly)
Try an official Samsung Service Center.
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Spare parts
Hi Y´all.
Actually i don´t think it´s totally impossible to make the repair yourself.
What i haven´t been able to locate is a source of spare parts.
Ebay seems to be void of parts for this tablet.
I found a place that advertised for a front glass for the SM-P900. My -905 search though has been a total failure.
Can´t remember where i saw the -900 front glass.
Even a battery seems to be a very tall order.
I love my new tablet, but i dread the day when i´ll need spare parts. Saw somewhere that tablets have a slower turnaround i.e. people keep them for longer.
Runs nicely i thread with my own intentions to keep my -905 for at least 3 years - longer if possible. Then battery replacement could very well be an issue.
Regards
Elo

Repairing a 12 inch screen is going to be the pain of the world. Samsung glues the digititzer plus glas onto the lcd. Gonna be fun scraping the glas of the lcd without damaging it. Lcd plus digititzer might be a better idea but pretty expensive....
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Repairing a 12 inch screen is going to be the pain of the world. Samsung glues the digititzer plus glas onto the lcd. Gonna be fun scraping the glas of the lcd without damaging it. Lcd plus digititzer might be a better idea but pretty expensive....
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This. I've been to the repair centers, I've seen how they sit in white suits with face masks scraping off the glue for hours before they can replace the screen. Masks, because the glue is semi-toxic. (this kind of heavy-duty glue usually is.)
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