i got a tf300 from ebay , with a broken digitizer opened it up to see the model (of the digitizer) and left it with out a one for the meanwhile
i also ordered a keyboard and a digitizer ( 5158N) , the key board got to me first .
i connected it so ill be able to use the tablet
but the screen seems as some one is touching it all over all the time !
i dont know what to do ,
it open apps on its own , move screens and so on ...
any ideas ?
natifr said:
i got a tf300 from ebay , with a broken digitizer opened it up to see the model (of the digitizer) and left it with out a one for the meanwhile
i also ordered a keyboard and a digitizer ( 5158N) , the key board got to me first .
i connected it so ill be able to use the tablet
but the screen seems as some one is touching it all over all the time !
i dont know what to do ,
it open apps on its own , move screens and so on ...
any ideas ?
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Hehe, that did happen to some of us. In my case, I first flashed the 4820 TS firmware. If that doesn't stop the mad behaviour, then carefully remove the TS ribbons from the board, and tape them on top of the connectors, making sure they don't touch any conducting metal parts.
graphdarnell said:
Hehe, that did happen to some of us. In my case, I first flashed the 4820 TS firmware. If that doesn't stop the mad behaviour, then carefully remove the TS ribbons from the board, and tape them on top of the connectors, making sure they don't touch any conducting metal parts.
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so from what you say i need to root it first , right ?
so i open it up and toke out the part thats connect the main board and the TS ( i dont have the TS anyway)
and now im using it with the keyboard and its find !!!
so now i want to know what thus it mean ?
that part is broken ?
it dosnt work w/o a tuch screen connected ?
natifr said:
so i open it up and toke out the part thats connect the main board and the TS ( i dont have the TS anyway)
and now im using it with the keyboard and its find !!!
so now i want to know what thus it mean ?
that part is broken ?
it dosnt work w/o a tuch screen connected ?
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Nothing is broken apart from the TS. But when you have it connected, it acts crazy. Replace it and it should be fine.
natifr said:
so i open it up and toke out the part thats connect the main board and the TS ( i dont have the TS anyway)
and now im using it with the keyboard and its find !!!
so now i want to know what thus it mean ?
that part is broken ?
it dosnt work w/o a tuch screen connected ?
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You do know you can use a G01 which is much much cheaper right? Mine was a 5158N originally and I got my replacement G01 for 42 USD.
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I get the phantom touches constantly, so it's just bad ribbons and taping them will definitely stop it?
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MrKite4 said:
I get the phantom touches constantly, so it's just bad ribbons and taping them will definitely stop it?
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Not sure what the question is, but taping the ribbons to the connectors is just a stopgap measure when you for some reason must keep the broken digitizer on (as in waiting for the replacement to come in the mail). It might work or not (does in my case, where if ghost touches hit, all I need do is reboot). So I wouldn't say "definitely." What's your situation?
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Not sure what the question is, but taping the ribbons to the connectors is just a stopgap measure when you for some reason must keep the broken digitizer on (as in waiting for the replacement to come in the mail). It might work or not (does in my case, where if ghost touches hit, all I need do is reboot). So I wouldn't say "definitely." What's your situation?
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sometimes the screen goes crazy and starts zooming in and touching areas when I'm not touching the screen, when I put it back in to sleep and then unlock it again its fine, and then also somewhere in the upper right portion of the screen it's send like out didn't react to the touch so well especially when I'm scrolling and hit that part of the screen it'll stop then either act as if I did a long press or act as if I clicked on the browser url.
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MrKite4 said:
sometimes the screen goes crazy and starts zooming in and touching areas when I'm not touching the screen, when I put it back in to sleep and then unlock it again its fine, and then also somewhere in the upper right portion of the screen it's send like out didn't react to the touch so well especially when I'm scrolling and hit that part of the screen it'll stop then either act as if I did a long press or act as if I clicked on the browser url.
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If you have an undamaged digitizer that acts on its own, you're not alone. Most of the time, the remedy is in reflashing the TS frmware. You need to know what type it is so you can select the correct firmware though. Pop the back cover open and look. Check this thread for troubleshooting tips.
graphdarnell said:
If you have an undamaged digitizer that acts on its own, you're not alone. Most of the time, the remedy is in reflashing the TS frmware. You need to know what type it is so you can select the correct firmware though. Pop the back cover open and look. Check this thread for troubleshooting tips.
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Would be nice if someone has any NEW light to this matter "Crazy screen"
Me too have this problem and been reading everything in here to remedy that problem.
that 50 page long thread has gone to more questions than answers.
it seems that replacing the TS and the board and the 4820 firmware still gives the "Crazy screen"
I've seen even a brand new TF300T without any visible defect that has the same fault.
has anybody found other firmware to TF300T than 4820.. maybe it isnt 100% compatible with all cheep china TS?
unob said:
Would be nice if someone has any NEW light to this matter "Crazy screen"
Me too have this problem and been reading everything in here to remedy that problem.
that 50 page long thread has gone to more questions than answers.
it seems that replacing the TS and the board and the 4820 firmware still gives the "Crazy screen"
I've seen even a brand new TF300T without any visible defect that has the same fault.
has anybody found other firmware to TF300T than 4820.. maybe it isnt 100% compatible with all cheep china TS?
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I ordered a cheap g01 for 43 bucks. I then flashed 4820 firmware. No problem at all and its more responsive than the original 5158n.
The boards do also go bad apparently. You can pick one up for 15 usd on ebay. Regardless what version the board came from, you will have to flash.
I recommend every one with issues go with the g01 as its firmware is readily available and actually has a proven track record of working. Its also the cheapest version available ( mine was also an original Asus part for that price )
Just make sure you have root access first.
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pyraxiate said:
I ordered a cheap g01 for 43 bucks. I then flashed 4820 firmware. No problem at all and its more responsive than the original 5158n.
The boards do also go bad apparently. You can pick one up for 15 usd on ebay. Regardless what version the board came from, you will have to flash.
I recommend every one with issues go with the g01 as its firmware is readily available and actually has a proven track record of working. Its also the cheapest version available ( mine was also an original Asus part for that price )
Just make sure you have root access first.
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Glad to hear happy stories.. too little of them here
i replaced mine TS g01 without changing firmware (i had 4822).
i ran it about 9-10 hours straight and no glitch at all before it began to ghosting.
and then flashed the TS firmware to 4820 with no difference (still ghosting)
i think people have triggered the same problem when replace their TS. (it wasn´t "the cap" problem) and will not necessarily engage immediately after the replacement.
it's really a ghost story.
unob said:
Glad to hear happy stories.. too little of them here
i replaced mine TS g01 without changing firmware (i had 4822).
i ran it about 9-10 hours straight and no glitch at all before it began to ghosting.
and then flashed the TS firmware to 4820 with no difference (still ghosting)
i think people have triggered the same problem when replace their TS. (it wasn´t "the cap" problem) and will not necessarily engage immediately after the replacement.
it's really a ghost story.
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In that case its either a bad board, or a bad digitizer. There were reports of new screens that looked intact actually having micro fractures that dont act up until the unit had been on and running ( heating up ). I'd try the TS / Micro SD daughterboard first though as its cheaper and easy to access. Worst case scenario is you get a spare or see if someone here wants to pick it up from you. For $15 its worth a shot.
Heres the exact OEM G01 I ordered ( It does have the Asus Logo )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360697697608?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I cant find any cheap boards on ebay right now but they are frequently listed in the 15-20$ range. You will just have to keep your eyes peeled I guess.
pyraxiate said:
In that case its either a bad board, or a bad digitizer. There were reports of new screens that looked intact actually having micro fractures that dont act up until the unit had been on and running ( heating up ). I'd try the TS / Micro SD daughterboard first though as its cheaper and easy to access. Worst case scenario is you get a spare or see if someone here wants to pick it up from you. For $15 its worth a shot.
Heres the exact OEM G01 I ordered ( It does have the Asus Logo )
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360697697608?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I cant find any cheap boards on ebay right now but they are frequently listed in the 15-20$ range. You will just have to keep your eyes peeled I guess.
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Thanx for your help. i got lucky coz my seller agrees to send me a new TS and it has been on the road for 2 weeks now...
meanwhile i have found too many people having the same problem so my faith is failing
i will report back.
unob said:
Thanx for your help. i got lucky coz my seller agrees to send me a new TS and it has been on the road for 2 weeks now...
meanwhile i have found too many people having the same problem so my faith is failing
i will report back.
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Sounds like a plan Hopefully it's just a bad digitizer then.
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I was on CM10.2, So I change to asus stock rom and than I lost my root.
How do I root my TF300T without touch screen?
I am on 10.6.1.27.1 with TWRP 2.5.0.0 and I have a docking station.
mwvarela said:
I was on CM10.2, So I change to asus stock rom and than I lost my root.
How do I root my TF300T without touch screen?
I am on 10.6.1.27.1 with TWRP 2.5.0.0 and I have a docking station.
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i did it with cheap "OTG Host Kit Adapter tf300t" from ebay and usb mouse.. easy as with working TS.
here is the report.
Now i have replaced the new TS. and the Ghost Story is still there?
But it is not random anymore. Now it is only one dot ghosting all the time? (top right corner). I assembled it twice but no avail.
by the way, they sent me "White label" version instead of G01 and i think it worked better (less ghosting).
interesting to hear opinions?
pyraxiate said:
Sounds like a plan Hopefully it's just a bad digitizer then.
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sorry to reply like this.. but i thought maybe you respond if it is to your own response.
hope someone has some light to my discovery.??
only one dot left now .. any suggestions ??
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I'm planning on buying this tablet soon and I just wanted to know what I should test out on the tablet first to still be eligible for returns if ever something is wrong. So what are some problems that usually occur with the tf300 so that I can test it out as soon as possible? And what are the usual things I should look out for? By the way, I'll be getting the one bundled the keyboard.
Another question, with the white tf300, does dirt get stuck easily on the back of the tab because of the circular texture? Thanks
Edit: In simpler terms, can you write down the common problems with the tf300 for us to look after for?
Mine had a slightly loose back-cover and made a sound when pressed firmly on the sides. Although most people probably won't be bother by it.
I haven't had any other "problems" with it, but i would suggest checking the screen for dead pixels and if the touchscreen functions properly.
Also search through the forum here for people reporting problems and check for those.
Not sure if anyone else has this issue but the screen appears to register touch before you actually touch the screen, it's only when your finger is extremely close to touching thescreen that this occurs ( maybe mine has a fault or I am too electrically charged :cyclops: ) .. Also I put on a wet type screen protector and thought my screen was faulty but found out later it can take a day or so for the screen protector to settle in ?
Works fine now though...
chriwu said:
Mine had a slightly loose back-cover and made a sound when pressed firmly on the sides. Although most people probably won't be bother by it.
I haven't had any other "problems" with it, but i would suggest checking the screen for dead pixels and if the touchscreen functions properly.
Also search through the forum here for people reporting problems and check for those.
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Regarding the cover, does dirt get stuck easily when you slide your fingers around the back cover?
o0o.paw said:
Not sure if anyone else has this issue but the screen appears to register touch before you actually touch the screen, it's only when your finger is extremely close to touching thescreen that this occurs ( maybe mine has a fault or I am too electrically charged :cyclops: ) .. Also I put on a wet type screen protector and thought my screen was faulty but found out later it can take a day or so for the screen protector to settle in ?
Works fine now though...
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I think the touch screen problem is normal from time to time since that happens to my phone as well at times.
Are wet screen protectors too thick to be able to dock the tablet? I read a couple of users had trouble docking. I was thinking of getting the acase screen protector just to be safe since it's dry.
Another thing to watch out for is software related. Many of the TF300s, mine included, have invalid serial numbers. They can't get automatic updates, use the Asus device locator, or validate registration on the Asus webpage.
Hope this helps,
Dave
CodeLion said:
Another thing to watch out for is software related. Many of the TF300s, mine included, have invalid serial numbers. They can't get automatic updates, use the Asus device locator, or validate registration on the Asus webpage.
Hope this helps,
Dave
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How did you get an invalid serial?
I just returned my TF300 16 GB to Best Buy because after 2 months the touchscreen went haywire...It registered all sorts of touches I never made. I'm hoping its just a manufacturing issue and not a design issue. I normally keep it docked and hope that's not the cause.
Props to Best Buy who made the exchange very painless...for $20 more they gave me the 32 GB despite being past the return date.:laugh::good:
Ulric099 said:
Regarding the cover, does dirt get stuck easily when you slide your fingers around the back cover?
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Not that I've noticed.
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It comes that way. It would appear Asus' factories failed to register quite a large percentage of the tablets with the update server.
One way to check is to use the Asus device locator. If it refuses to let you use your serial number, then yours is one of the invalid ones.
Dave
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Guys;
I cracked my touchscreen while drunk by dropping it on the floor then stepping on it.
It's not bad , just a crack on top of it the touch screen works pretty much but it bothers me.
I found replacements on ebay , there are also originals and there are also ways to repair the cracked glass...
I don't wanna get the chinese counterparts , touchscreen is an important equipment , i don't know but it can delay my writing or something.
The originals are too expensive.
Haven't really tried repairing a cracked glass...
What would you suggest i do and why ?
boltthrower56 said:
Guys;
I cracked my touchscreen while drunk by dropping it on the floor then stepping on it.
It's not bad , just a crack on top of it the touch screen works pretty much but it bothers me.
I found replacements on ebay , there are also originals and there are also ways to repair the cracked glass...
I don't wanna get the chinese counterparts , touchscreen is an important equipment , i don't know but it can delay my writing or something.
The originals are too expensive.
Haven't really tried repairing a cracked glass...
What would you suggest i do and why ?
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hi,
i had a big crack on my screen, so that it didnt work at all. similar to your situation i bought a replacement on ebay. however, i wanted to try one of these cheap, non original things at first. 1 week later i had it and after i read the instruction (readable english ) the installation was easy. works fine till now and even if not, you can just send it back
felikz said:
hi,
i had a big crack on my screen, so that it didnt work at all. similar to your situation i bought a replacement on ebay. however, i wanted to try one of these cheap, non original things at first. 1 week later i had it and after i read the instruction (readable english ) the installation was easy. works fine till now and even if not, you can just send it back
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U can find that on Ebay easy.
Its easy to dyi too!
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felikz said:
hi,
i had a big crack on my screen, so that it didnt work at all. similar to your situation i bought a replacement on ebay. however, i wanted to try one of these cheap, non original things at first. 1 week later i had it and after i read the instruction (readable english ) the installation was easy. works fine till now and even if not, you can just send it back
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Yes i can send it back but it takes time because i live in Turkey... plus the return shipment is a lot.
So have you had any trouble writing , was it any different from the original touchscreen , was there any latency ?
Was the screen spotless and slippery like original ?
I think with just a little more information i may buy the replacement ones...
Thanks...
i have also cracked screen. i want to change it with cheape one from ebay but also with frame ( front housing) so it is glued together it is little bit easier to change =) for price 32 dollars =)
Hi All,
I am new to the forums. I recently dropped my Skyrocket and the LCD screen is cracked badly and wont even display anything. I believe the phone still works because I can hear it power up and down, I hear text messages come in and phone calls. I am going to try to follow the instructions on this page ( and I have seen some youtube videos) but are there any tips you guys can give me before I go through with this? I order the new screen and hopefuly it will be in by Jan 1 2013.
Skyrocket LCD Digitizer replacement walk through
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540425&highlight=lcd+digitizer
EDIT - 12/27/2012
MAKE SURE YOU CONSIDER THE http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-front-screen-assembly-black/ OPTION FROM THE ABOVE LINK. You'll buy less parts in the long run and it is the same site the author used from the same above link.
drakestalker84 said:
Hi All,
I am new to the forums. I recently dropped my Skyrocket and the LCD screen is cracked badly and wont even display anything. I believe the phone still works because I can hear it power up and down, I hear text messages come in and phone calls. I am going to try to follow the instructions on this page ( and I have seen some youtube videos) but are there any tips you guys can give me before I go through with this? I order the new screen and hopefuly it will be in by Jan 1 2013.
Skyrocket LCD Digitizer replacement walk through
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540425&highlight=lcd+digitizer
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Watch the ribbon cables ... use a flat head to pop off the connecters if the don't release on there own.... follow the instructions like a reflection
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How to get to the data from a dead display
Also, Is there some way to get to the data if the display isn't working? I have my phone set to prompt me when I connected a usb cable to a pc on what I want it to do so it doesnt automatically connect to a pc. I thought maybe through recovery mode but the videos I found online don't seem to help me and they seem to focus on custom ROMs, which I guess have a different interface.
I have the stock version from ATnT version 4.##.
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Also, Is there some way to get to the data if the display isn't working? I have my phone set to prompt me when I connected a usb cable to a pc on what I want it to do so it doesnt automatically connect to a pc. I thought maybe through recovery mode but the videos I found online don't seem to help me and they seem to focus on custom ROMs, which I guess have a different interface.
I have the stock version from ATnT version 4.##.
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After you replace the digitizer/screen all your data will still be there just like you had before the screen broke.
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drakestalker84 said:
Also, Is there some way to get to the data if the display isn't working? I have my phone set to prompt me when I connected a usb cable to a pc on what I want it to do so it doesnt automatically connect to a pc. I thought maybe through recovery mode but the videos I found online don't seem to help me and they seem to focus on custom ROMs, which I guess have a different interface.
I have the stock version from ATnT version 4.##.
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Yeah you can get the data when you replace the screen it won't affect the sdcard you can do a search for adb explorer if you have USB debugging in you can grab you files with out the screen
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I don't know if I made a mistake or what but the part I received does not look like the part I need at step 10. Is this the part I need?
Please go to AMAZON . COM and then search for "i727 digitizer". Then click on " Original Genuine OEM Full LCD Display Monitor+Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly Fix For at&t Samsung i727 Galaxy S II Skyrocket by Samsung
174.99 new"
I am sorry but I can't post an external link since I am new to the forums.
I have the phone disassembled but I dont see the step to separate the broken LCD screen from the rest of the phone. Any tips you guys can give would be appreciated.
It looks like I need to buy a housing kit? As soon as I can I will link what I am talking about in here but I don't see it mentioned in the link from my first post.
You're paying more for just the digitizer than I paid to have Samsung replace it including shipping. It was 158 bucks to have them do it and they paid shipping both ways. Got it back 8 days from the day I mailed it. Just a thought.
hechoen said:
You're paying more for just the digitizer than I paid to have Samsung replace it including shipping. It was 158 bucks to have them do it and they paid shipping both ways. Got it back 8 days from the day I mailed it. Just a thought.
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My dad paid 275 for the screen to be repaired at a local shop that only takes cash. He doesnt understand that he got ripped off
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Yeah, never thought to contact Samsung to have the phone repaired, probably for the same reason going to the dealership is usually more then doing the work yourself. I am in too deep to back down now since I already ordered the LCD / Digitizer. Hopefully this will be the last thing I have to get. I am paying about 25 bucks more then if I had gotten the part from http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com which was mentioned in the WALK THROUGH LINK http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540425&highlight=lcd+digitizer .
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DONT BUY THE BELOW DIGITIZER / FRONT HOUSING. BUY THE ENTIRE THING ASSEMBLED FROM THE WALK THROUGH LINK.
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LCD / Digitizer = http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008RSMSL6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
Front Housing = https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7247
I should have just gotten this = http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-front-screen-assembly-black/
Okay, so I think I am screwed. I swapped the housing and the screen. I turned on the device and I see the word samsung flash on my screen for a second, then nothing. The phone feels like it still works because I hear the bootup noise and I hear the message dings but just nothing on the screen. Any suggestions? I am ready to give up but wanted to see if you guys had any other tips.
hechoen said:
You're paying more for just the digitizer than I paid to have Samsung replace it including shipping. It was 158 bucks to have them do it and they paid shipping both ways. Got it back 8 days from the day I mailed it. Just a thought.
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When they repaired it, did they leave your data intact, or did they factory restore it?
I tried to go this route, and when I was setting up the repair claim I was told they factory restore it no matter if it's needed or not. I want to keep my messages, and other data intact.
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When they repaired it, did they leave your data intact, or did they factory restore it?
I tried to go this route, and when I was setting up the repair claim I was told they factory restore it no matter if it's needed or not. I want to keep my messages, and other data intact.
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Back them up
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24fan4life said:
When they repaired it, did they leave your data intact, or did they factory restore it?
I tried to go this route, and when I was setting up the repair claim I was told they factory restore it no matter if it's needed or not. I want to keep my messages, and other data intact.
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Factory reset. The phone comes back to you just as a new one would. They flash the stock firmware to the phone. I sent mine in with AOKP still on it and they didn't seem to care but ymmv. Like xcraxydx said just back them up. I made a nand before I sent it out and saved it to the sdcard. Copied any media I wanted to keep to sdcard. Took out sdcard. Got phone back. Odined sk8ts recovery. Flashed nand. Took less then ten minutes.
You might be done with everything but...
Always check around for prices if you're strapped for cash. Generally you can find a cheaper price off a 10 minute Google search. Not just with this but with most everything that you can find online you can find good competition for it. I think the only exceptions to this is in Medicine and Automotive-relate parts (but the latter not so much)
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Back them up
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I have no way to back them up. My screen is shot. When it first happened, I could see just a corner of the screen, and was able to pull my photos, and zip files off of my internal sd card by hooking it up to my computer. I was just barely able to do that. I was not able to navigate my phone to pull files using Root Explorer, or I would have pulled my messages, and other data. I called AT&T, and they can't pull that kind of data without the screen working.
This last weekend, I was able to get the screen off, but I might have fudged it. I watched the how-to on Youtube on taking it down for a screen replacement. Followed it to a T. The only thing is, when I removed the screen I noticed that there was a section that didn't come off with the screen, but I already had gouged it prying the screen off. This black section is in the center of the back plate, and wasn't present on the phone in the how-to video. I figured it came off with the other adhesive on the video, and mine didn't come off as easily as I didn't have high enough heat. I scraped it off as good as I could, but it's like a metal based adhesive underneath the black section. Did I mess it up, or did this have to come off for the screen replacement too?
It's not too much of a problem if I borked it. I kinda want to get the complete white housing that's in the link on the first post, but was trying to go the cheapest route if I could. $40 more isn't too bad for the complete setup if I have to, and it will have the chrome bezel.
Thank you in advance for any help.
Hi. I bought what I thought was a digitizer for the SGH-I727 but its just the front glass. Anyone know how to replace that? or is it even a part that can be replaced? on my phone the screen is cracked but still works.. and why would they sell just the glass no flex cable at all???
bredzy said:
Hi. I bought what I thought was a digitizer for the SGH-I727 but its just the front glass. Anyone know how to replace that? or is it even a part that can be replaced? on my phone the screen is cracked but still works.. and why would they sell just the glass no flex cable at all???
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I think you have to use a heat gun to separate the glass.
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bredzy said:
Hi. I bought what I thought was a digitizer for the SGH-I727 but its just the front glass. Anyone know how to replace that? or is it even a part that can be replaced? on my phone the screen is cracked but still works.. and why would they sell just the glass no flex cable at all???
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You can replace just the glass but it's a huge PITA. You have to be very careful.
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xcrazydx said:
You can replace just the glass but it's a huge PITA. You have to be very careful.
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true that, if its anything thing like my daughters iphone 4 just spend the extra $ and buy the whole digi assembly, its a pita to unglue only the glass no matter what the youtube videos show
It started out simple. At first, the screen would cut off when I closed the keyboard sometimes...and then all the time. Next, the touch screen stopped working. Afterwards, the screen would freeze occasionally. Now, I can't see the screen at all.
I'm not ready to give up on this phone yet. I'm just not sure if it's a digitizer and sensor, or the flex cable issue. Does anybody have a clue?
90% need a new flex, be sure to get one with the speaker soldered on to make life easier and take your time reading before disassembly, lots o sticky stuff there
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If both the LCD and digitizer are having problems (with no signs of external or water damage), I'd suspect the flex cable as well.
Thanks!
I thought so, but I was in denial. I've only ever replaced digitizers, so I was hoping I just had to do something like that again.
By the way demkantor, what's the other 10%?
9% digitizer going bad and then soon after LCD, 1% software/firmware issue 90% get a new flex. So if it were me id buy the flex, or at least open it up and have a peek around
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Changed my flex two times by now, first time lcd showed color noise, second time touch died.
First time there were rips on the flex, second time - nothing particular.
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90% need a new flex, be sure to get one with the speaker soldered on to make life easier and take your time reading before disassembly, lots o sticky stuff there
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My MT4GS has just gone blank after 3 years of continuous use. Screen went random colour pattern, then totally black, though phone is still working fine behind it.
I've done a search, but places like http://www.etradesupply.com/htc/android-models/htc-mytouch-4g-slide.html suggest there are two - a motherboard flex and a slide rail flex that look very similar but are two different prices. I'm a long way from USA, so spares take a long time to ship and are expensive.Can anyone recommend a supplier/specification so I get the right one? Help much appreciated. Thanks.
In the link you sent those are one in the same, can't say why the prices differ but one may have speaker and one not, I'm on mobile so its hard to zoom in and tell.
As for supplier I'm in the us and have just purchased from random eBay people before so I can't say what's best for you
Also note it is possible you're LCD is bad (but bless likely the cause) if you are to get one of these know which one you have first (there are a couple out there and aren't interchangeable)
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In the link you sent those are one in the same, can't say why the prices differ but one may have speaker and one not, I'm on mobile so its hard to zoom in and tell.
As for supplier I'm in the us and have just purchased from random eBay people before so I can't say what's best for you
Also note it is possible you're LCD is bad (but bless likely the cause) if you are to get one of these know which one you have first (there are a couple out there and aren't interchangeable)
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Thanks - reading other posts on other threads (inlcuding one guy who posted a picture of exactly the last thing I saw on my screen before it went black (-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092608)) seems to point to the flex. That post also has a link to an ebay sale, but the picture has been taken down so I've only got the name to go on. And of course that doesn't match what I can but other places so I'm just guessing at the moment..
Is it the main motherboard flex? Perhaps I'll have to strip the phone at the weekend and see if I can work it out... Oh well, another thing to add to the To-Do list. No wait, that's on my phone and I can't get at it!
Hi everyone
I broke the screen on my tablet over a year ago, had the screen replaced with a new one but when i got it back the touch didnt work. The guy seemed like he was sorry about it so he only ended up charging me 30 bucks and said something else is wrong. i was skeptical about it cause with the cracked screen the top corner still responded to touch and now nothing works
...long story short i did some research and saw that theres a few different types of screens for the 300 i figured they may have put the wrong one on so i removed the back to check the version number (it is written on the cable that goes from the glass to the tablet).
However. On my tablet there is no cable at all... i guess i got screwed by the place they put a defective screen or something... Either way of course the touch isnt working the cable isnt even there...
all i need to know is if theres another way to find the version number for the lcd they are pretty cheap online im just going to take a stab at fixing this myself..
ive asked asus that was a waste of time they advised me to send it in they would fix it for 250...ya right
schkeet said:
Hi everyone
I broke the screen on my tablet over a year ago, had the screen replaced with a new one but when i got it back the touch didnt work. The guy seemed like he was sorry about it so he only ended up charging me 30 bucks and said something else is wrong. i was skeptical about it cause with the cracked screen the top corner still responded to touch and now nothing works
...long story short i did some research and saw that theres a few different types of screens for the 300 i figured they may have put the wrong one on so i removed the back to check the version number (it is written on the cable that goes from the glass to the tablet).
However. On my tablet there is no cable at all... i guess i got screwed by the place they put a defective screen or something... Either way of course the touch isnt working the cable isnt even there...
all i need to know is if theres another way to find the version number for the lcd they are pretty cheap online im just going to take a stab at fixing this myself..
ive asked asus that was a waste of time they advised me to send it in they would fix it for 250...ya right
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Do you still need help with this? If you do, open the tab, take all necessary precautions with the battery, remove all boards and cables, and look where the digitizer's ribbons should be. If they're not there, it means they've been ripped when the "repairman" reassembled the thing. If the lcd still works, all you need is a new digitizer. A G01 would work across the board and is cheap. Go to this thread for more info. Good luck.
Thank you I had given up for a while but just wiped the dust off this thing yesterday...I'll give it a try
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