Hello Fellas,
Normally im in the DINC2 Section but I have ventured over here to see if anyone has found what I am looking for. I have been searching for days and reading repair threads in this forum for the SIII trying to find the "GEL" that is used between the LCD/ Digitizer and the front glass pane. It's a type of dispersion gel that "registers" where the finger was pressed on the glass pane. The digi reads where the biggest dispersion is at and registers that as where it was pushed and selects whats under that part of the gel. I have looked at optical adhesive but it isnt an adherent and the 3m company cant supply that size of "tape" that isnt a double sided adherent. So I am asking you as a group who is big in research, and will possible out do me when it comes to research, what could I use or what is it called?
Thank you in advanced guys,
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Hey, I've done extensive searching on Google and these forums, something that is always left out is ABOUT GLUE.
I had a broken Nexus S screen and I changed my screen on the phone with a new one bought on eBay, the new screen works flawlessly but the OEM screen has a sort of adhesive tape that would make it adhere to the phone frame. And usually, all instructions for removing the screen talks about using some kind of a heat gun to make the glue loose.
Well the problem is that the new screens don't have this adhesive, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a kind of glue that would do the job for attaching the new screen to the phone. Right now as it is, the screen is only held in place to my phone by the wire which connects it to the phone's circuitboard.
on a german forum i've read a users experience... he used regular "super-glue" that you can buy everywhere. the one that makes your fingers stick in like 4-5 seconds.
he put little spots of glue everywhere the screen touches the plastic and quickly pushed the screen onto it. seems legit if you ask me - the screen doesnt weigh that much after all.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html
murfi said:
on a german forum i've read a users experience... he used regular "super-glue" that you can buy everywhere. the one that makes your fingers stick in like 4-5 seconds.
he put little spots of glue everywhere the screen touches the plastic and quickly pushed the screen onto it. seems legit if you ask me - the screen doesnt weigh that much after all.
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That is ideally what I would really like to do instead of dealing with adhesive strips and then cutting the pieces to fit. I live in Germany now and the electronic store here said you can absolutely not use superglue and suggested instead that I used double-sided tape you buy from a photo store (Doppelseitiges, dünnes Klebeband).
What is the name of this 'super-glue' in Germany?
JoeyZazza said:
That is ideally what I would really like to do instead of dealing with adhesive strips and then cutting the pieces to fit. I live in Germany now and the electronic store here said you can absolutely not use superglue and suggested instead that I used double-sided tape you buy from a photo store (Doppelseitiges, dünnes Klebeband).
What is the name of this 'super-glue' in Germany?
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What if it broke again? I doubt you would be able to remove it if super glue it's used
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What if it broke again? I doubt you would be able to remove it if super glue it's used
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You're probably right but if it breaks again I'll just write off the phone as fully depreciated in my head.
Was the replacement one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-New-Out...773?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a77cd07e5
or was it a full unit that go over $100?
So it's all about a Sensation with a defective digitizer. There are countless videos, DIYs, forums posts and blog articles on how to take the phone apart and to separate the digitizer form the screen. However, there is nothing on how to glue the new digitizer back in place. The options I've seen so far are:
1. Use 3M 2mm tape
2. Use what's left of the original glue (reheat and try to make it adhere to the new digitizer)
3. Use super glue
I live in Germany and it turns out that it's almost impossible to find 3M 2mm tape out here. So, could I just use any available type of double-sided tape and just cut it in 2mm stripes? What's the thickness of this 3M tape (need to know so that I can find a proper alternative).
However, the bigger question is, which of the three options mentioned above is the best? I guess that trying to make it work with the old adhesive leftovers is the worst thing to do, but is 3M (or equivalent) tape better than super glue? I mean, it's important that no dust comes through between the digitizer glass and the lcd screen... and that the newly fitted digitizer withstands the influence of high and low temperatures (hot sun in the summer, cold ice in the winter).
So, what would you say is best? I've never done this before, so I guess you have much more experience than I do...
Thanks
PS. Please excuse the typo in the thread title
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So it's all about a Sensation with a defective digitizer. There are countless videos, DIYs, forums posts and blog articles on how to take the phone apart and to separate the digitizer form the screen. However, there is nothing on how to glue the new digitizer back in place. The options I've seen so far are:
1. Use 3M 2mm tape
2. Use what's left of the original glue (reheat and try to make it adhere to the new digitizer)
3. Use super glue
I live in Germany and it turns out that it's almost impossible to find 3M 2mm tape out here. So, could I just use any available type of double-sided tape and just cut it in 2mm stripes? What's the thickness of this 3M tape (need to know so that I can find a proper alternative).
However, the bigger question is, which of the three options mentioned above is the best? I guess that trying to make it work with the old adhesive leftovers is the worst thing to do, but is 3M (or equivalent) tape better than super glue? I mean, it's important that no dust comes through between the digitizer glass and the lcd screen... and that the newly fitted digitizer withstands the influence of high and low temperatures (hot sun in the summer, cold ice in the winter).
So, what would you say is best? I've never done this before, so I guess you have much more experience than I do...
Thanks
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Its not quite the same but I had this problem when replacing a LCD screen on a nintendo ds lite (bottom touch screen). I just went with the double sided sticky tape as I felt I could be far more accurate with it compared to super glue. I just cut it into the sizes I needed with a sharp knife and fitted it to the digitizer And then to the LCD. I have had no issues with it so far, its not slid or anything but then again it is housed in casing... if I was you I would try the tape first and if it seems unreliable try for the glue, just make sure you don't miss as it will muck up the digitizer if its no placed right I believe.
Good luck
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7
I'd also say that the double sided sticky tape is probably the best thing to try out.. However, I'd like to know how thick the tape is. It should be thick enough to make the glas digitizer stick and also as thin as possible so that the new screen isn't appear to be higher than the old one...
Hi Everyone,
I've searched and read a lot of posts but haven't found the answer I seek!!
I have a Samsung Galaxy SIII, dropped it, and hence cracked screen. I bought a replacement kit as a DIY job and followed all instructions to replace the screen. However.. When I tried to glue down the replacement screen, there didn't seem to be enough glue left over on the edges to hold the screen down flat.
My question is:
What sort of glue is used on the SIII? I want to buy the same product, add some more glue and fix down the screen properly!!!
P.S I've read about the double sided tape alternative, tried it, problem is, it leaves a slight gap and the screen isn't as responsive as it should be.
Thanks in advance
James
When replacing my S4's lcd I also decided to replace the frame/chassis. I used double sidded 3mm tape around the edges so the glass would stick to the frame/chassis, though some of the tape has lost it's stickyness. The glass has somewhat lifted up (I can get my nail underneath and lift the glass, i'm unsure if the lcd lifts up too), the areas of which have lost their stick is around the top corners (mainly around where the LED is but i've noticed it along the whole top of the phone). I've tried lifting the glass slightly and putting some more tape underneath it which has not work, also, i've tried heating it up with a heat gun which also did not. I am contemplating using hot glue but a the time being I am still undecided if it will be effective.
Has anyone else face a problem similar to mine? If so how do you correct it? Does anyone have a solution or any tips? (please note that this device is not under warranty of any sort)
Hi, thank you for using XDA assist. The best place to ask is in your device specific forum. I'm not sure what version of the S4 you have so try one of these, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att or, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
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Hello,
First of all, I don't really know if this is the right part of the site to post this kind of question, so if it's not, and a moderator can move my thread, please do so.
So, my Xperia Z3 has recently been in an accident, and as a result part of the sides (the chassis, bezel or whatever it is called) bended, and my screens colors broke (I can't really find the words to describe it better). So I ordered the replacement bezel and LCD+Digitizer combo.
I have a trusted technician who does all my repair work on all the handsets I've owned and needed repair work in the last 5 or so years, and what he told me is that there is a glue used in Xperia Z3 to keep the body and screen connected, and if my parts don't have it, unfortunately he can't fix it for me.
Is that glue he mentioned the adhesive tape?
If so, is one adhesive tape gonna cut it or should I put 2? (I saw on some forums that two layers of adhesive tape make for steadier placing and keeping in place)