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[Q] Centimeter sized scratch in the middle

Today was the first day that I really cleaned my screen on transformer. I have had for three weeks and am very careful with it. Today I noticed a centimeter sized scratch in the middle. Here is my question. I am a hella lot rougher with my droidx and it never gotten a scratch on the screen. The droid x I have now is about 6 months old still nothing. Aren't they supposed to have the same screen. Gorilla glass I think. Did anyone else notice a scratch on theirs? I can't return it because I got it from Tiger Direct. Honestly it ins't a big deal I am just picky. I do have one coming from amazon this week though. Hmm...
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Anyone else?

I bet its not a scratch, as I've thought the same thing before. Take your nail and put it over a microfiber cloth, then try to scratch it off. I bet its build up
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If it is a scratch, you need to think about removing your Mr. T gold bling jewellery before you use your tablet. Diamonds, etc don't play nice with gorilla glass.

If you only noticed the scratch AFTER you had cleaned the screen, could be that you scratched it with the cleaning cloth.

I don't wear jewelry.
It's really a scratch too. I tried scraping it off with my finger nail. I honestly have no clue how I got it. Maybe they don't use as thick as screen as my droid x. I really baby my transformer and bam a scratch.

Itaintrite said:
If you only noticed the scratch AFTER you had cleaned the screen, could be that you scratched it with the cleaning cloth.
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I doubt it. I actually used wipes made for electronics. I meant as in its the first time i got rid of my finger prints.

I also had a tiny scratch in the center of mine that I did not notice until I turned it off and cleaned it. Everything else came off the screen. It also was in the middle of the screen. Mine was only a day old, so I called BJ's Wholesale and returned it. I wouldn't have cared if it was anywhere else on the screen. It was so small it was hard to tell if it was a scratch or possibly an imperfection under the screen. I am hoping my next one won't have the same thing.

See, to those people who say "Gorilla Glass doesn't scratch"!
Still need a screen protector.

Gbcue said:
See, to those people who say "Gorilla Glass doesn't scratch"!
Still need a screen protector.
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I was a firm believer of that because my droid x never had a scratch.
So i'm guessing no but can this be covered under asus' warranty?

Probably not because it isn't a manufacturing defect.

Gbcue said:
Probably not because it isn't a manufacturing defect.
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Didn't think so.. Still might try. The body cracks like when I hold it. I noticed it from using it in the sun. It heated up and got loose. I don't know if you know what I mean but it is like it melted the glue.

Do I need to replace entire LCD or just glass for cracked screen?

So I dropped my phone pretty hard and even with a trident case on the glass cracked. Do I need a whole LCD replacement like this http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2547 or can I get the glass only http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2543

MrMinh said:
So I dropped my phone pretty hard and even with a trident case on the glass cracked. Do I need a whole LCD replacement like this http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2547 or can I get the glass only http://www.directfix.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=GHT&Product_Code=XX2543
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Can you post a pic of it?
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which trident case kranken pr aegis

randomnoob83 said:
which trident case kranken pr aegis
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Aegis. It was on my bike and flew off and I was gong pretty fast.. I think the kraken would of saved it
leohdz148 said:
Can you post a pic of it?
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yea, everything still works perfect
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You can just replace the glass instead of the whole amoled screen, However ive seen reports on here saying that it is extremely difficult to just replace the glass as the screen and digitizer are fused together.
If you can find a good how to guide and maybe a video it would be worth trying as it would save you a lot of money, That being said get it wrong and you will need to replace the whole screen and glass, which would cost a lot more.
Either way, I hope you get it fixed !!

azzledazzle said:
You can just replace the glass instead of the whole amoled screen, However ive seen reports on here saying that it is extremely difficult to just replace the glass as the screen and digitizer are fused together.
If you can find a good how to guide and maybe a video it would be worth trying as it would save you a lot of money, That being said get it wrong and you will need to replace the whole screen and glass, which would cost a lot more.
Either way, I hope you get it fixed !!
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Yea I agree with him but if the digitizer still works on your phone then just get the glass when its available and hope that that works bcuz if its the screen and the digitizer then man that's gonna be a lot of money gone on just the screen
But yea which ever way you choose I hope you get it fixed...
MrMinh said:
Aegis. It was on my bike and flew off and I was gong pretty fast.. I think the kraken would of saved it
Wow...thankfully it didn't break into a couple pieces just flying and going fast
yea, everything still works perfect
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If your digitizer isn't affected then its just the screen but I wouldn't be too sure tho, I mean from the picture it looks like you can use it pretty good
Sent from HTC one s

I think the digitizer is integrated into the display in SAMOLED screens to reduce thickness and air gap between display and glass, and not in the glass cover as in old AMOLEDs like the Desire or Nexus One.
Check this One S teardown/display swap video, seems like the display+digitizer+gorilla glass is one part. Easier to replace but not cheap, directfix wants 169 USD for it. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=b0jGY2N2h1U&v=b0jGY2N2h1U&gl=SE
On a side note the battery is also replaceable and not soldered on so hopefully batteries will pop up on eBay soon enough.

OOUCH! I'm sorry this happened. I only have a slim case. Good thing I don't do anything extreme.

Tempered Glass question.. (continuing usage of slightly damaged protector)

Hey guys, just a general question about tempered glass protectors, is it generally okay to keep a slightly cracked tempered glass protector on a device? There are layers above and below the actual glass correct?
In the picture is a Zerolemon Tempered Glass protector on my tablet, however I also have tempered glass on my nexus 5, so I'd like to know for possible future reference. Thanks!
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Lol...

What sort of issues do you envisage?

rootSU said:
What sort of issues do you envisage?
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I'm just slightly concerned about the slightly cracked protector coming in contact with the actual screen. I checked the other side and the bottom layer where the adhesive is and it seems normal and not damaged, same with the top most layer.
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agentg1001 said:
I'm just slightly concerned about the slightly cracked protector coming in contact with the actual screen. I checked the other side and the bottom layer where the adhesive is and it seems normal and not damaged, same with the top most layer.
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It could scratch if it was loose and rubbing up against the screen, but I can't see any other issues myself. That said, I'm hardly an authority on this

i had a MIME tempered glass screen protector that cracked from the ear piece hole... used it for months, the cracks grew bigger, eventually i got a new one from them. when i removed it, it was perfect underneath
The new one i have also cracked it from a small drop, and i am sure it will be fine underneath

chaco81 said:
i had a MIME tempered glass screen protector that cracked from the ear piece hole... used it for months, the cracks grew bigger, eventually i got a new one from them. when i removed it, it was perfect underneath
The new one i have also cracked it from a small drop, and i am sure it will be fine underneath
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Awesome! Good to know. That's what a kinda figured.
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had this spigen tempered glass on mine since I 1st got it;
it's developed cracks all along the upper part, but I believe the screen is ok.. I'm not taking it off any time soon..

Screen "bubble"

Thanks in advance for anyone that happens to read and/or respond this thread.
So, my S7 slipped and fell to the floor last sunday. It didn't fall a great distance, neither did it hit the floor with violence. But on the bottom of the screen something appeared, seeming like "a bubble of air".
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Should I send it to Samsung? Did I lose my water/dust resistance? And, most important, should I worry about it?
Thanks again.

edurjbr said:
Thanks in advance for anyone that happens to read and/or respond this thread.
So, my S7 slipped and fell to the floor last sunday. It didn't fall a great distance, neither did it hit the floor with violence. But on the bottom of the screen something appeared, seeming like "a bubble of air".
Should I send it to Samsung? Did I lose my water/dust resistance? And, most important, should I worry about it?
Thanks again.
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Hi Mate
On top of the amoled screen is a layer of glass , it seem it broke or it detached ( cant distinguish ) , that glass is part of the water resistance scheme , most like it is compromise , I do not know is warranty will cover it.......if i am not wrong in order to fix it they will have to replace the whole display

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Hi Mate
On top of the amoled screen is a layer of glass , it seem it broke or it detached ( cant distinguish ) , that glass is part of the water resistance scheme , most like it is compromise , I do not know is warranty will cover it.......if i am not wrong in order to fix it they will have to replace the whole display
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Yeah, I mean, that's what I fear. Should I take it to Samsung?

hey bro ,
first of all i feel your pain :silly::silly:
second of all i think if you take it to Samsung they will replace the screen so you're going to lose the water/dust resistance anyways (cuz we all know that if the screen is replaced the resistance won't be as good as new at all )
so i recommend you to keep it like that and just buy a good protective case so it won't get worse if you drop it again
hope i helped
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Happened with my S6 as well, I think the layer indeed got loose there (prolly it will gather some dust and stuff).
In my case it didn;t really seem to spread further, but as it is the result of dropping it I guess you'll have to pay to fix it (for me not worth it as it was about half the price of the phone).

edurjbr said:
Yeah, I mean, that's what I fear. Should I take it to Samsung?
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Mate it all depends on the cost of the fixing....if is free or cheap enough i would do it...if done by Samsung....if is too expensive i would think about it

How are your screens holding up?

Asking owners: how are your screens so far? Tell me everything -- are there many scratches, are they visible when the screen is on? Smudges, dust -- is it too irritating? Thanks!

Anyone?

No issues with mine so far.

No issues here but I'm really careful with it.

Thanks! I think I will take the plunge today.

mojobag said:
Thanks! I think I will take the plunge today.
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Definitely get a case, though!

kcodya said:
Definitely get a case, though!
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Picked the phone up at the store today. Samsung bundles Z Flip with it's free original Leather Case.

Had mine for a couple of hours when I tried to open it with one hand by sliding my thumb in from the side and flipping up. This left a dent in the screen protector from my thumb nail that was really visible with the screen off. A day later it was still there, I put on a screen protector that is more durable, that original dent is not visible now. I don't know if it self-healed or is just covered by the new protector. As an added bonus the screen protector is less prone to fingerprints and I am not worked to rub it to clean. I will have to be careful if I need to remove the new screen protector so I don't peel off Samsung's.
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The manual clearly states not to flip open the phone that way, you can damage the screen. You also voided the warrenty by puting another screen protector on it.
QUOTE=toddbecker;83427291]Had mine for a couple of hours when I tried to open it with one hand by sliding my thumb in from the side and flipping up. This left a dent in the screen protector from my thumb nail that was really visible with the screen off. A day later it was still there, I put on a screen protector that is more durable, that original dent is not visible now. I don't know if it self-healed or is just covered by the new protector. As an added bonus the screen protector is less prone to fingerprints and I am not worked to rub it to clean. I will have to be careful if I need to remove the new screen protector so I don't peel off Samsung's.
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romanelli said:
The manual clearly states not to flip open the phone that way, you can damage the screen. You also voided the warrenty by puting another screen protector on it.
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Fully aware, posting for the benefit of others.
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My screen is dead and damaged where the crease is. Just got my replacement yesterday.
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I ordered the uag one I am getting it today I am new to this folding phone thing but my screen is holding up pretty good but I take good care of my phones

Mine is doing great.