Air Bubble Inside of Screen - HTC One S

I recently bought a used HTC One S. Its in great shape and I've only had it for a few months. A few days ago I noticed an air bubble on the left side of my screen. At first I thought it was a crack or a scratch but the glass on my phone is fine. It keeps getting larger and I don't have any money for a new phone at the moment so I was wondering if anyone else had this problem or knows how to fix it?

ThatOneKidRobby said:
I recently bought a used HTC One S. Its in great shape and I've only had it for a few months. A few days ago I noticed an air bubble on the left side of my screen. At first I thought it was a crack or a scratch but the glass on my phone is fine. It keeps getting larger and I don't have any money for a new phone at the moment so I was wondering if anyone else had this problem or knows how to fix it?
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Is it under the screen protector and not the screen itself perhaps?
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Is it under the screen protector and not the screen itself perhaps?
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I don't have a screen protector on my phone. Its in the screen its self :crying:

I used to see this on the old acclaims a lot. Best bet is a blowdryer to reheat the glue under the digi. Let it cool slowly though or it can crack (though it's unlikely)
Otherwise it'll need a new digitizer
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kyleberry.graphics said:
I used to see this on the old acclaims a lot. Best bet is a blowdryer to reheat the glue under the digi. Let it cool slowly though or it can crack (though it's unlikely)
Otherwise it'll need a new digitizer
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I've tried this because I saw it on a form for one of the older iPhones and it made it worse!! I'm not really worried about anymore. Guess I'll have to wait for my upgrade later this year

ThatOneKidRobby said:
I recently bought a used HTC One S. Its in great shape and I've only had it for a few months. A few days ago I noticed an air bubble on the left side of my screen. At first I thought it was a crack or a scratch but the glass on my phone is fine. It keeps getting larger and I don't have any money for a new phone at the moment so I was wondering if anyone else had this problem or knows how to fix it?
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I have the same issue .. just started for me... last year my broken screen had been replaced...

Theoretically this will occur when the digitizer is getting apart from the screen. As you may know, the screen we see it's composed from several layers glued together. The digitizer is the last layer, the one we touch and transmit our touches to the OS. This is also the part that usually gets broken (if the shock wasn't too big ofc to break the actual LCD screen).
You could go to a service, they are used to replace such parts and they could glue it back. It might be possible that your device had the digitizer replaced in the past and it was not properly glued as it have been initially in the manufacturing plant and that's why you have the issue

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[GUIDE] I9000 Screen Replacement

This topic has clues for replacing the screen. I have not concluded an manual for chancing it yet but reading this whole topic gives you the big picture how it is done. Questions are always welcome and I try to answer them with my knowledge. This 1st post gives you 2 links to follow for pics about changing screen and my own starting point for chancing my own screen.
Has anyone bought and installed a digitizer+screen set which is on sale at ebay? I could not post direct link to ebay because I'm a newbie on these forums. You can find the product searching ebay with these keywords "I9000 digitizer". My galaxy's screen cracked and I need an replacement. Both screen and glass broke. I think that this set includes them both. There is also told in the questions that the set infact includes amoled display and not LCD as the title says.
Second question is that does someone have an service manual somewhere. Would be nice to know how to break apart my phone when replacing screen.
Third question is that doesn't samsung vibrant and galaxy s share the same chassis but different screen with more capacitive buttons. Could it be possible to install vibrant's screen to galaxy s?
PS. The way my galaxy brokedown is very funny. I lay down my phone on the kitchen table and the screen cracked. I was like OMFG when I heard the cracking noise. Phone was like 13 days old. Samsung does not repair it with warranty because they think that it wasn't an manufacturing defect. They said that I have dropped my phone and that's the way it broke. That could not be the case because I handled it like a baby. I would have to pay 255€ for new screen and digitizer. Hell no!! I'm a student so that sum does not fit with my wallet.
New screen installed, see posts http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7683527&postcount=37 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7710572&postcount=40
Edit: Ebay's prices have rised noticeable in the last couple of months. At the moment the price for these screens is around 100$. I found this site which sells them for 60£. http://www.shineyourmobile.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=8128
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Second question is that does someone have an service manual somewhere. Would be nice to know how to break apart my phone when replacing screen.
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There are 2 videos on the net, both on youtube I think. Just search "i9000 Disassembly" and you'll find one of them.
The Galaxy S has a serious design flaw as the glass goes around the home button (and the call ear/speaker) so it's very vulnerable there to shattering. I had my phone in the pocket and suddenly when I take it out I see it cracked right next to the home button. What had I done during the time it got cracked? The only possible explanation was carrying a _small_ speaker that then probably hit it. I was so surprised when I saw it cracked because even a speaker hit, when I lifted it up, is hard to consider cracking the screen.
So international model Galaxy S owners, be careful at the bottom and top of the screen. They're the weak points of the glass. For me only the glass cracked and not the screen so it will be interesting to see how much it will cost to fix.
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So international model Galaxy S owners, be careful at the bottom and top of the screen. They're the weak points of the glass. For me only the glass cracked and not the screen so it will be interesting to see how much it will cost to fix.
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I think that you can't change only the glass. Amoled screen is so thin and I believe it's glued pretty thight to the glass. Separating them may be impossible without tearing the amoled.
the same...
i had a similar unfortunate event ... my screen cracked when i hit the phone to the metallic frame of a chair (it slipped out of my hand )...
it cracked exactly like you people said... near the home button.
i ordered the display + digitizer and i anxiously await its arrival to see if i can replace the damaged one.
it is quite tricky to dissassemble the display part but hope to succed...
keep you posted with the outcome
respect
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I think that you can't change only the glass. Amoled screen is so thin and I believe it's glued pretty thight to the glass. Separating them may be impossible without tearing the amoled.
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Yeah that's my fear but I presume they just heat up the glue. That's how some industries do for other products. I think dental bracers (& its glue) have a different technique as well. So, will be interesting to see.
gallaxya said:
i ordered the display + digitizer and i anxiously await its arrival to see if i can replace the damaged one.
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Where did you order it from?
If you were asked to pay more than $250 for screen replacement, then why don't you send it to Samsung in Korea? They will replace your SAMOLED for mere USD $100ish and ship it back to you for free (or may be not). This way you get a genium quality from original manufacturer and absolutely no hassles!
I dropped mine from around 4ft onto a concrete floor and its fine. Maybe I just got lucky.
Digitizer+Samoled set ordered from ebay. I should get it in two weeks. If possible I try to take pictures of the changing process and make an manual. I hope it's not glued tight to the chassis.
please do, i have some f***ing little scratches all over the screen, thought it was supposed to be scratch resistant.
Worst part is that it's in it's protective pouch all the time (maybe that's the probleme, dirt/dust might get trapped and rub against the screen).
Got my digitizer and amoled screen t
oday. I will report back if its a hard job or not to replace it.
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Got my digitizer and amoled screen t
oday. I will report back if its a hard job or not to replace it.
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I tried to remove broken screen for 2 hours and no luck. Removing the motherboard is problematic because power button is glued to the chassis so I could only turn the motherboard aside and not remove it completely. I tried also to remove metal edge but I could only separate it from the left and right edge, not from top and bottom. I hope you have better luck and report how you managed to overcome my problems.
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I tried to remove broken screen for 2 hours and no luck. Removing the motherboard is problematic because power button is glued to the chassis so I could only turn the motherboard aside and not remove it completely. I tried also to remove metal edge but I could only separate it from the left and right edge, not from top and bottom. I hope you have better luck and report how you managed to overcome my problems.
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Sorry to say got in to the same problems
Looks like the phone is build around the screen. Be careful with the metal ring, on top and bottom its between the screen and chassis, so if you brute force to much the screen cracks even more. The screen is glued to the chassis all around with superglue. I am not sure if its even possible to repalce the screen. It let me thinking that samsung wont repair broken galaxys , just replace them.
Ill keep working on the phone and keep trying, but compared to changing the screen on iphone is this like changing the screen on a iphone as a blind man without arms.
People thinking of buying this screen kit on eBay, don't do it. Just contact samsung for a repair.
Ill keep you posted.
I got the screen off.
No need to loosen the metaling ring around. The screen in dropped in the chassis from the front.
On the mainboard, just pop off the screen cable, long and flat next to the SD card slot.
The next step is very strange, just use brute force and crack the screen off the chassis, start from the top
When you get around the home button, be careful. Samsung has clued 2 sensors to the screen and chassis for back and option button. Best thing to do here is bend the screen back a little and cut loos the sensors from the digitizer with a sharp knife/scalpel. Samsung has used insane amount of clue on this phone.
Both the digitizer and amoled screen was clued to the chassis.
The next step is to clean off all the clue, buy loads of glue. Fill the chassis with glue and press the new screen on.
Wish me luck.
Ill keep you posted.
Making me a bit scared reading this thread, I`ve just bought phone Insurance just in case.Good luck fitting your replacement screens, sounds a bit daunting.
YES!!!
New screen in place and everything is working perfectly. Took about 3 hours first time (give or take). Its possible to do it a lot faster. The biggeste problem is the glue. Melting at about 120 celsius, but i was scared to heat the glas as i didnt know how much heat the mainbord could stand. All in all a pain in the a**, but doable.
I can also confirm this screen from ebay to be an orginal samsung amoled screen.
Best of luck too others trying a screen replace.
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amoled or samoled though?
My mistake. Its a samoled screen
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Awesome!!! thanks for the review
did you manage to snap a few pictures meanwhile you were working in your phone?
Im sorry, no pictures
The charger is missing to my canon camera, new one incomming from ebay. I'll post pictures next time ill change the screen ;-)
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Dust Under Screen

Has anybody had any problems with dust under your screen? it almost looks like a dead pixel, but it is most certainly dust. Its on the right side upper part of the screen. Thinking about exchanging it because its super annoying (although i could just be ocding, lol) If this is a widespread problem though i may not bother, just to get another with even more dust under it,although i have not seen any other threads on it in the desire HD section.
It appears as the original desires had a big problem with LOTS of dust under the screen, specially by the volume rocker. Sounds like a screen sealing problem, which HTC had a really hard time with the EVOs too. The screen actually lifted up on the bottom due to no glue on the bottom part of the screen.
Get an exchange and be done with it.
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Mine has a bunch in the same location I can only see it when screen its off so no big deal. But it does bother me when screen off but I'll survive
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Add me to the list aswell there were tiny specks I could tolerate and only seen under direct sunlight with screen off but one huge speck that kept annoying me completely, visible in any lighting...Costco agreed with me also and got a new one replaced heck they replaced the entire package even the extra accessories they included..really happy now! thank you Costco.
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None here and I keep mine in my pocket with ottetbox commuter and screen protector. I'll be looking out for it though.
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I have dust under my screen also
I suspect the charger and headphone ports are the culprits.
Bugs me to no end.
This was a problem that plagued my CDMA Hero as well. Sprint Service center saw me once a month or so to get it cleaned, Will AT&T just swap it under warranty? So far I'm dust free.
Finally after three replacement I have a dust free screen. Bought mine at BestBuy mobile. They were pretty cool about it.
I noticed dust in the top corners under my screen today too, but I can't for the life of me see it now - the lighting must need to be perfect.
i have dust under my screen now after about 3 weeks of use. it did NOT when i bought it because im anal and i looked very closley. to be honest, a less anal person might not even notice the 5 tiny specs of dust that i see under the screen.
has anyone swapped due to dust issues and got a unit that does NOT get dust under the screen at all? and im aksing this of the people who are turely anal about. ive handed my phone to 3 different people and asked them if they could see the dust, and they could not, then i gave it to my dad (more retentive than me even) and he spotted each spec of dust.
baiscally, im trying to decide if its worth swapping, then going through rooting and getting my phone just how i want it again, only to get dust int he next phone. if its going to happen to every inspire, then i wont bother.
anyone have input on the above?
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anyone have input on the above?
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If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!
mj0528 said:
If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!
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well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle
oFUNGUSo said:
well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle
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Doubt this is a problem with all devices... I don't have any dust under my screen and I didn't have any under the screen with my first inspire.
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Haven't noticed any dust, and I use my Inspire naked (LOL) and keep it in my pocket most of the day.
Yea one thing the craptivate does have is that little door to close over your port. Wish we had that.
No dust under my screen yet... almost time to put a new screenie (protector) on ill have to check
I am noticing dust on the sides trapped on mine I have only had it 4 days.
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No dust under my screen, I'm using a cheap silicon case from Sam's Club and no Screen Protector.
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I shouldn't have read this thread.
I too, am retentive and checked mine for dust and it's there.

If you had dust under the screen, did you exchange your phone?

Here is my situation:
I purchased my phone from letstalk.com, so if I were to do an exchange, I would be without a phone for about a week and a half (I have to send the phone back first).
I noticed dust particles (about 10 or so) on the right side of the screen today. I'm not sure if they have always been there, or just slowly appeared. I never noticed it until I was in direct sunlight today. They aren't noticeable at all when the screen is on.
I'm also afraid of receiving an Acer screen instead of sharp.
So, for those of you that have dust under the screen, did you exchange for a new phone?
You know I have some dust and don't plan on exchanging mine. I'm sure if I do it will just happen again. At least until the next batch if they correct it. I have a sharp screen and prefer it. I think I will just keep it for a few months then do a insurance claim so I get a new one and not a refurbished one. Yeah there is a deductible but I think it's worth it.
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graffixnyc said:
You know I have some dust and don't plan on exchanging mine. I'm sure if I do it will just happen again. At least until the next batch if they correct it. I have a sharp screen and prefer it. I think I will just keep it for a few months then do a insurance claim so I get a new one and not a refurbished one. Yeah there is a deductible but I think it's worth it.
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After a week of having the phone (with little dust), I'm thinking about doing the same thing.
how much is the deductible ?
Where do you guys get your insurance from?
brian85 said:
Where do you guys get your insurance from?
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T-Mobile........
got dust today and its only 2 days after i got it, going to call for a replacement tomorrow and every time it happens while its under warranty.
UK Vodaphone Taiwan model
edit: contacted vodafone they are exchanging it tomorrow, no questions asked, I told them there was dust on the right hand side and they didn't ask me about the environment etc i used it it.
I voted no but I just got my replacement That's why
Sending mine back to HTC on friday. I have dust at the top and in the middle... It's nearly noticeable. But It's driving me nuts...
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I found dust not normal. Had no dust under my HTC Passion.
Did you exchange via HTC or T-mobile? If T-mobile, do they offer the swap method like HTC does?
very little dust
but had touch screen issues as well
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very little dust
but had touch screen issues as well
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Did you exchange via HTC or T-mobile? If T-mobile, do they offer the swap method like HTC does?
Take the case off your sensation and make sure the screen is on at full brightness. Look at the lower right corner, you can clearly see the backlight for the buttons , I imagine dust gets in there and slowly travels (due to moving the phone around) to the screen portion of the device.
I had mine for about 3 weeks when I noticed the dust under the screen, about half way down the screen on the right side. It wasn't specks, but a streak of dust going from the edge toward the middle. I called T Mobile for a replacement, and the one they sent me was worse than what I had, green tinge to the screen, and the screen was not responsive. I sent back the replacement. I sent mine in to HTC almost 2 weeks ago. They replaced the LCD, and sealed the edges (or wherever the dirt is coming in at). It is supposed to be back in a couple of days. I will post how it looks, and if there are any issues with the repair, when it gets here.
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I had mine for about 3 weeks when I noticed the dust under the screen, about half way down the screen on the right side. It wasn't specks, but a streak of dust going from the edge toward the middle. I called T Mobile for a replacement, and the one they sent me was worse than what I had, green tinge to the screen, and the screen was not responsive. I sent back the replacement. I sent mine in to HTC almost 2 weeks ago. They replaced the LCD, and sealed the edges (or wherever the dirt is coming in at). It is supposed to be back in a couple of days. I will post how it looks, and if there are any issues with the repair, when it gets here.
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I had dust in the same exact place, but they were specs, noticeable during usage.
My T-mobile replacement is coming Wednesday. I hope hope hope that that there is no dust in this one. I hate playing back and forth.
Constrabus said:
I had dust in the same exact place, but they were specs, noticeable during usage.
My T-mobile replacement is coming Wednesday. I hope hope hope that that there is no dust in this one. I hate playing back and forth.
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I hope so too. I didn't notice any dust in the one they sent me, but it was a "refurb". It was far worse than what I had, so I sent it back to them. I decided then that I wasn't going to play the exchange game with them anymore, and I liked the phone I had, just not the dirt. I am so hoping that I don't have any more problems with it because if I have to live without it for 2 weeks again, I will not be happy!
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I hope so too. I didn't notice any dust in the one they sent me, but it was a "refurb". It was far worse than what I had, so I sent it back to them. I decided then that I wasn't going to play the exchange game with them anymore, and I liked the phone I had, just not the dirt. I am so hoping that I don't have any more problems with it because if I have to live without it for 2 weeks again, I will not be happy!
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Wow.. I was thinking the replacement would solve my problems.. but if the refurb units are sub-par, maybe not. And if the dust is an issue with all sensations it looks like they will all need to be sent in to HTC for sealing. Dust Screen of Death.
I'll update when it arrives.
I think the Sensation just has sealing problems with the screen. Just 2 days ago I was out and it started raining, and my phone was in the pocket face down facing my thigh. By the time I got home and pulled out my phone, water had seeped into the screen and messed it up, but all my liquid damage indicators were white. All my other phones, I never even had to worry about that. My HD2, I got poured on outside by a lot of rain, and my phone was completely fine. Luckily, I'm still getting a replacement.
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Wow.. I was thinking the replacement would solve my problems.. but if the refurb units are sub-par, maybe not. And if the dust is an issue with all sensations it looks like they will all need to be sent in to HTC for sealing. Dust Screen of Death.
I'll update when it arrives.
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I got mine back from HTC today, the dust is gone, but the new screen they put in it is defective. Only parts of the screen are responsive, etc. I am not happy at all, but the only thing I can do is send it back for another repair. If it has to go back again after that, i believe HTC will replace it. I hope it doesn't get that far. I hate not having my phone for two weeks at a time...
I had to replace my sensation due to a faulty screen and the replacement I got from tmobile had dust underneath the glass, i just called tmobile again and they sent me a new replacement which is completely free of dust (for now)
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Cracked glass...need some advice

Hi all, I could use some advice. I was using the tablet the other day, and I dropped it from a height of about 3" onto a hard surface. The glass was scratched and the metal frame got bent. 2 Days later I was using the Tablet and the screen cracked under my thumb. there is now a 3-4" crack and the touch screen does not work anymore.
Luckily, I bought it with my Amex and they have a warranty that will replace or repair the item.
Of course since it is only a month old, I want a new one not a repaired one. Does anyone know if the screen can be replaced (Tablet repaired) I am hoping for a NO, but Amex wants some sort of proof that it is, or is not repairable.
I am not sure if Asus is going to cover it, as it is rooted, but it seems that a 3" drop should not cause this sort of problem..... Corning Glass II and already scratch and cracked. One would think it should be at least somewhat durable and shouldn't break quite that easily.
Any thoughts or idea's would be much appreciated.
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Hi all, I could use some advice. I was using the tablet the other day, and I dropped it from a height of about 3" onto a hard surface. The glass was scratched and the metal frame got bent. 2 Days later I was using the Tablet and the screen cracked under my thumb. there is now a 3-4" crack and the touch screen does not work anymore.
Luckily, I bought it with my Amex and they have a warranty that will replace or repair the item.
Of course since it is only a month old, I want a new one not a repaired one. Does anyone know if the screen can be replaced (Tablet repaired) I am hoping for a NO, but Amex wants some sort of proof that it is, or is not repairable.
I am not sure if Asus is going to cover it, as it is rooted, but it seems that a 3" drop should not cause this sort of problem..... Corning Glass II and already scratch and cracked. One would think it should be at least somewhat durable and shouldn't break quite that easily.
Any thoughts or idea's would be much appreciated.
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You just have really bad luck. Normally, a 3" drop should not cause problems.
pixel-painter said:
Hi all, I could use some advice. I was using the tablet the other day, and I dropped it from a height of about 3" onto a hard surface. The glass was scratched and the metal frame got bent. 2 Days later I was using the Tablet and the screen cracked under my thumb. there is now a 3-4" crack and the touch screen does not work anymore.
Luckily, I bought it with my Amex and they have a warranty that will replace or repair the item.
Of course since it is only a month old, I want a new one not a repaired one. Does anyone know if the screen can be replaced (Tablet repaired) I am hoping for a NO, but Amex wants some sort of proof that it is, or is not repairable.
I am not sure if Asus is going to cover it, as it is rooted, but it seems that a 3" drop should not cause this sort of problem..... Corning Glass II and already scratch and cracked. One would think it should be at least somewhat durable and shouldn't break quite that easily.
Any thoughts or idea's would be much appreciated.
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Asus would repair it for a fee. You could probably replace it yourself, but as the TF700 is new and not as popular as the TF201 and TF300 you may have a hard time finding the parts. And, for that matter, a dissasembly guide.
Keion said:
You just have really bad luck. Normally, a 3" drop should not cause problems.
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It all depends on the angle. Gorilla Glass is only strong against direct impact. If it lands on a corner, side, or any other position where the sides of the glass does not land completely flat it'll shatter. Mohs Scale of Hardness at work - the harder/scratch resistant it is, the weaker it is against hard impact. Pretty much why I'd actually rather not have a gorilla glass device if I had a choice.
Fml.com
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i can fix it. i work for a place where all i do is fix tablets, phones and computers. if you want to pay for the part then i could fix it, but thats probably not something you want to do... just thought id offer.
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i can fix it. i work for a place where all i do is fix tablets, phones and computers. if you want to pay for the part then i could fix it, but thats probably not something you want to do... just thought id offer.
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Thanks for the offer, yup.... I have been thinking about it and my goal is to try and get a new one if possible 1st. Will try to get a replacement from Asus if I can't from amex.. Then worst case scenario, I can have Amex pay to get it fixed.

cracked screen :(

So I cracked my screen. First phone I ever did this to and it annoys the crap out of me cause I dont even know how it happened.
Its a super fine hairline crack diagonally across the corners.
Ive replaced tons of screen glass of different phones before but from reading you cant just replace the glass on these?
Is this true. Do I REALLY have to spend 1/3 the cost of the entire phone just for a cracked piece of glass to buy the digitizer and lcd with it?
Any tips are appreciated.
thanks
tevil said:
So I cracked my screen. First phone I ever did this to and it annoys the crap out of me cause I dont even know how it happened.
Its a super fine hairline crack diagonally across the corners.
Ive replaced tons of screen glass of different phones before but from reading you cant just replace the glass on these?
Is this true. Do I REALLY have to spend 1/3 the cost of the entire phone just for a cracked piece of glass to buy the digitizer and lcd with it?
Any tips are appreciated.
thanks
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You'll have to replace the entire front panel as replacing just the screen is a little hard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYG66MFuwcU
i might give this a shot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYG66MFuwcU
Everything's fused together.. Replacing just one thing will be really very difficult. Even if you did it, reapplying the new glass will be a challenge as well. But since you've picked apart displays before and with that tutorial, I would surely try doing it myself if I were you. However, where would you buy the new glass? You'll need to buy the whole display, right??
My wife cracked her screen yesterday. Theres a lot of things i would try but screen replacement isnt one. Too many crazy things could be the outcome. Filed a insurance claim and the new n5 arrives todays.
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My wife cracked her screen yesterday. Theres a lot of things i would try but screen replacement isnt one. Too many crazy things could be the outcome. Filed a insurance claim and the new n5 arrives todays.
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Didnt get insurance since I have NEVER cracked a screen. Still dont even know how it happened I didnt really drop it. I did let it slip yesterday from like 2 feet but cought it on my sneaker.
Very annoyed. I bought a new screen protector and kind of hoping it conceals it a bit.
Ill wait until the unit gets cheaper in a few months and just replace everything.
I then might just buy the glass (its on amazon) and try to replace the glass on the broken one to see if I can and have a spare part.
Theyre like 80+$ but honestly its so fine that unless its tilted the right way its unnoticeable.
http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-F...&qid=1407516343&sr=8-3&keywords=nexus+5+glass
http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Displ...98&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5+replacement+screen
The Nexus 4 parts are like 50$ now so maybe in a few months I can get this same thing for like 60$ and be a happy boy again.
Hey dude I've had my n5 for about 6 months now with no issues. My wife is a clumsy type and it took her 5 days to crack it.. I called a bunch of service centers but none had n5 screens. Just paid the deduct able and got it over with. I never get insurance but for her I got to keep it now.
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david279 said:
Hey dude I've had my n5 for about 6 months now with no issues. My wife is a clumsy type and it took her 5 days to crack it.. I called a bunch of service centers but none had n5 screens. Just paid the deduct able and got it over with. I never get insurance but for her I got to keep it now.
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lol
My girl is the same way. Ive replaced every Iphone screen shes had more than once.
I am the safest person with my phone. I was working on my house and it literally fell like 2 feet to my shoe. The pisser is whenever Im working I put my phone off to the side on a shelf or something but I just finished talking to her damnit.
I havent tol her cause this was her xmas gift to me but like i said you cant even see it. Im hoping with a new screen protector it will hide until the part price comes down.
We already have 2 threads regarding cracked screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/cracked-screen-t2605686
And how to fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/how-to-fix-google-nexus-5-screen-t2542873
please use them instead of creating a new thread.
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