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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."

bmunday said:
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)
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Where's a good place to purchase one at?
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[Q] Broken Screen, but not broken glass

Just last night, my SR fell out of my pocket and onto concrete. The bezel got some road rash, but the glass is fine. The downside is that the AMOLED screen didn't take the fall so well. And here are my options:
1) If I buy this, is it possible to separate the glass from the screen to transplant into my phone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-ATT-Samsung-Galaxy-s2-Skyrocket-Replacement-LCD-Screen-/280890366865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41665edb91
2) Buy a new screen w/ glass and digitizer - $170
3) Add a line and buy HTC One X - $199
I personally like option 1 and 3. I love my GS2, best phone I've had so far, but I'm really ticked it broke after such a short fall! I'm currently using my N1, which is on it's last legs, so I need something kind of quick. I don't like the GS3, hence why I'd purchase the One X.
If anyone has input on option #1, please let me know. I can pull the phone apart, but I'm just not sure how the screen attaches to the digitizer.
Thanks!

Option 1 will not work as they are glued together. Option 2 or 3 are the only viable solutions. Although, you will not be happy with the OneX screen. They have a lot of variations in the production quality.

Broken phones go for tons of cash on eBay.
Just sell yours as-is with 100% honest description.
Then fork in another $200-$300 for a used/mint Skyrocket.
Better than adding a second line, IMO. Unless you know someone in your family who needs a line but doesn't need a superphone to go along with it. Otherwise you're just compounding your costs over two years and turning it into a bad deal, IMO.
I sold a Dell Streak 5 phone for $125 recently. And it wouldn't even power on. And wasn't as popular as the Skyrocket.

tomtommy306 said:
Option 1 will not work as they are glued together. Option 2 or 3 are the only viable solutions. Although, you will not be happy with the OneX screen. They have a lot of variations in the production quality.
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I had a bad feeling option 1 wouldn't work
I'm leaning towards option 3. I would miss being apart of this community, as you all have been awesome, but I just have a hard time dumping $200 into a GS2. I have a love/hate relationship with my SR's screen (blobs and lines... I finally settled on my 3rd replacement), so I can't imagine the HOX being any worse.
CZ Eddie said:
Broken phones go for tons of cash on eBay.
Just sell yours as-is with 100% honest description.
Then fork in another $200-$300 for a used/mint Skyrocket.
Better than adding a second line, IMO. Unless you know someone in your family who needs a line but doesn't need a superphone to go along with it. Otherwise you're just compounding your costs over two years and turning it into a bad deal, IMO.
I sold a Dell Streak 5 phone for $125 recently. And it wouldn't even power on. And wasn't as popular as the Skyrocket.
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I already have a second line, so this would be my 3rd. lol But I don't see it as a bad option. I know at a guy at the COR store by me, so I know he can dump the data fee on the line, which means my bill will be roughly $10/mo more. In essence, if I go option 3 and buy the HOX with an additional line, it will cost me roughly $440 over 2 years vs buying a HOX out right at $550.

upyouratrix said:
Just last night, my SR fell out of my pocket and onto concrete. The bezel got some road rash, but the glass is fine. The downside is that the AMOLED screen didn't take the fall so well. And here are my options:
1) If I buy this, is it possible to separate the glass from the screen to transplant into my phone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-ATT-S...865?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41665edb91
2) Buy a new screen w/ glass and digitizer - $170
3) Add a line and buy HTC One X - $199
I personally like option 1 and 3. I love my GS2, best phone I've had so far, but I'm really ticked it broke after such a short fall! I'm currently using my N1, which is on it's last legs, so I need something kind of quick. I don't like the GS3, hence why I'd purchase the One X.
If anyone has input on option #1, please let me know. I can pull the phone apart, but I'm just not sure how the screen attaches to the digitizer.
Thanks!
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See if you can get a refurbished SR. I got this one for $19.95 from ATT and its perfect.
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I bought a replacement screen for my SR months ago, and was worth it to me. Paid $169.00 for it and was fairly easy to do the swap. Just my experience. Hope you get back up and running soon, either way!
I thought i might add that the screen replacement comes with the bonded screen and glass digitizer already mounted in the front assembly. There are NO "void warranty" type seals inside this model. Big plus.
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I recently dropped my phone for the first time. Glass cracked but amoled is just fine. I so want to just replace the glass but apparently it is extremely difficult to separate from the led. If you do do route #1 and separate them, I will buy the glass/digitizer from you for $40! I don't want to pay 160 just for the broken glass that costs 2 dollars to make!

Option 1 should not be totally ruled out. I have seen the glass only changed on an S3, which also has the glass glued to the screen, and it can be done, it's just really difficult.
clocke said:
I recently dropped my phone for the first time. Glass cracked but amoled is just fine. I so want to just replace the glass but apparently it is extremely difficult to separate from the led. If you do do route #1 and separate them, I will buy the glass/digitizer from you for $40! I don't want to pay 160 just for the broken glass that costs 2 dollars to make!
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I am going to try this process this weekent. I don't know if you even still need it, but I got the glass for mine from Amazon for 8.99. If I have success I will post a video link to the youtube vid I plan on making during the process. Also I will post a link to what I bought just in case anyone else has the same problem.
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I failed in my excursion to replace the glass only, however, I know why this happened. The main thing to keep in mind id that the entire glass is glued to the digitizer, so the key to successful replacement is consistante heat, it would also help it you had a second pair of hands, or something to hold the device in place while you are heating and prying the glass.

I had a S II Skyrocket fall flat on the screen and the glass cracked. I searched the internet for options to replace the glass, but none were really encouraging, specially if you are like me not really into opening up the phone and un gluing the glass from the LCD. And any spare part to replace the LCD and glass was costing no less than $150. In short what i wanted to let everyone know is, i went to a AT&T Device Support/Service center not the regular retail store, just to check if they had any spare parts which could be less than $150. And lucky me!!! they replaced the entire phone for me for $100 + taxes. And just to let everyone know, this phone was a $10 refurbished phone brought from AT&T about 8-9 months back, so no warranty or anything. A plain $100 charge and i was with a new phone. I gave in my old phone with a cracked screen and got a completely new phone and the back plate and sd card from my old phone. So anyone who is ready to spend upto a 100 dollars for fixing up the screen, you might as well try this at a AT&T service center.

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

Replacement Screens

Hello,
I dropped my Nexus 4 and caused damage to the screen. There is a crack in the glass on the bottom half which causes touch not to work, but the top half is fully functional. Do I need to purchase a new screen and digitizer or just the screen?
I'm from Canada, so where is the best place to buy parts online?
Thanks

Zoider said:
Hello,
I dropped my Nexus 4 and caused damage to the screen. There is a crack in the glass on the bottom half which causes touch not to work, but the top half is fully functional. Do I need to purchase a new screen and digitizer or just the screen?
I'm from Canada, so where is the best place to buy parts online?
Thanks
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I´d try ebay. I´m sure one of those hongkong based merchants offers spare displays.
good luck!
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I think it´s a bit expensive, but its from canada so you might find it interesting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Google-N...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f280b2311

supermult said:
I´d try ebay. I´m sure one of those hongkong based merchants offers spare displays.
good luck!
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I think it´s a bit expensive, but its from canada so you might find it interesting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Google-N...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f280b2311
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But, do I need the digitizer or just the glass? If the top half still functions, does that means I only need glass?
Thanks.

Zoider said:
But, do I need the digitizer or just the glass? If the top half still functions, does that means I only need glass?
Thanks.
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As I know since the touch doesn't work on bottom then you need digitizer.
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The Top Glass is the Digitizer. You will need the LCD+Digitizer set. DO NOT order just the Digitizer glass. It is for Expert Techs ONLY. The Glass and LCD are fused together and requires very careful disassembly. I highly recommend getting the 3 piece Digitizer+LCD+Frame set as that is a quick swap of the Parts that takes about 15Min total. The Glass is glued with an RTV Silicon Adhesive type on the frame (They use the RTV adhesive on the Back cover glass too) and is annoying to remove as Heat doesn't work as well as the normal adhesive most companies use. Plus there is a chance you could scratch up the frame trying to remove the glass shards (and there WILL be shards.) I have done this replacement before on both the Front and Back Glass and it wasn't fun. Just save yourself the frustration and get the 3 piece set. You'll thank me for it.

I too have a cracked screen,touch does not work but the display is working I am from India plz help me what should I do

mahesh48 said:
I too have a cracked screen,touch does not work but the display is working I am from India plz help me what should I do
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I too dropped my phone and had to replace the whole front set...Just go to a nearby LG service center..it costs around 5500Rs they ll fix it in 15mins.

Which phone u had repaired?
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mahesh48 said:
Which phone u had repaired?
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Nexus 4 of course.

Again I highly reccomend getting the 3 piece with the Frame+LCD+Glass a 1 unit. You can sell the broken one on Ebay and get a few $ back that way. The swap out from that point is VERY easy and Quick. Youtube it or go to http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1
All you are doing is a swap of the MB, USB Port, Cameras, Battery and the Switches. It is really easy and quick and requires very little skill. If you DO NOT get the 3 piece set and just the Glass+LCD then it's more difficult.
AGAIN! ANYONE who needs to replace the glass just get the 3 piece set. Follow the Dissassembly Guide (only need 2 tools a PLASTIC Pry tool and a #00 Phillips Screwdriver) I posted above. I know this is just me repeating my previous post above but I just wanted to stress this as there are sales out that sell JUST the Glass and getting just the glass will be a waste of money. There is also the Glass + LCD set but again 99.999999999% of people have neither the skill and/or the tools to separate the Broken glass from the Frame let alone the LCD itself. The glass has a Silicon Adhesive which resists heat (if you've worked on cars you know how fun RTV is, imagine it on Delicate electronics) and makes it hard to remove.

Cheapest I found is 90$ us
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Superpopsss said:
Cheapest I found is 90$ us
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If that's for the 3 Piece set, that's a great price really. That used to be the On Sale Price for the 2 Piece set. So looks like prices are finally starting to come down.

Ohgami_Ichiro said:
If that's for the 3 Piece set, that's a great price really. That used to be the On Sale Price for the 2 Piece set. So looks like prices are finally starting to come down.
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Here's where I buy my LCD screen and other n4 parts
http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html
73€ for a LCD its the cheapest one.
Ordered many to Canada fast shipping (1week) and shipping was 5$-10$ can't remember.
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Superpopsss said:
Here's where I buy my LCD screen and other n4 parts
http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html
73€ for a LCD its the cheapest one.
Ordered many to Canada fast shipping (1week) and shipping was 5$-10$ can't remember.
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That's the 3 Piece set. Good price on that.

Ohgami_Ichiro said:
That's the 3 Piece set. Good price on that.
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Hello!
First, sorry to open such an old thread, but I just try to follow XDA rules. And this one match most for what I'm looking for.
On my wifes Nexus 4, after she dropped it, touch screen stop to responce at about 1 cm wide stripe from bottom to top. Everything else is ok, glass is not broken. I'm asking if there is also necessary to find 3 piece set or I could manage to fix it with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display...317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9850f8ed
Regards, Zagor

zagorteney said:
Hello!
First, sorry to open such an old thread, but I just try to follow XDA rules. And this one match most for what I'm looking for.
On my wifes Nexus 4, after she dropped it, touch screen stop to responce at about 1 cm wide stripe from bottom to top. Everything else is ok, glass is not broken. I'm asking if there is also necessary to find 3 piece set or I could manage to fix it with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Display...317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9850f8ed
Regards, Zagor
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That part doesn't include the bezel. When you disassemble the phone, the entire front assembly includes the bezel and screen assembly. With that part, you would have to remove the screen assembly from the original bezel, then adhere the new one in. It's doabable, but a bit of a PITA, especially if you don't have a heat gun to soften the original glue. For about $60 you can get the entire front, including the bezel (brand new, without dings in the chrome) and save yourself a huge hassle.

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That part doesn't include the bezel. When you disassemble the phone, the entire front assembly includes the bezel and screen assembly. With that part, you would have to remove the screen assembly from the original bezel, then adhere the new one in. It's doabable, but a bit of a PITA, especially if you don't have a heat gun to soften the original glue. For about $60 you can get the entire front, including the bezel (brand new, without dings in the chrome) and save yourself a huge hassle.
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Thank you on your answer. I've looking for 3 piece replacement, but I didn't find any cheaper then for around 90 EUR. Maybe I don't know what to search, because I don't know what the bezel is.
Regards, Zagor