Hey guys, I managed to smash my screen with a drill.. They were both on my wall when I was working on my motorbike and I nudged the drill and it ripped over and smashed the side of my phone casing a spiderweb crack. Gutted.
The touch input now doesn't work. i'm having to use an OTG cable, usb hub and a usb mouse and keyboard to do anything.
I don't really have the spare money to send it in tyo be fixed so I was thinking of replacing it myself, now, I don't know if I should buy just the front glass or the glass/screen assembly?
I know I'll loose the waterproof cababilities but It'll be a cheap fix for now.
Anyone have any ideas?
tHanks in advance, guys!
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I've seen this being done on a z2.
I believe changing both is your only option. Making it look decent with a home repair without changing the display also will be hard.
Seems like the plan.
I may just try and accumulate the 100 pquid excess and have a new one shipped next working day.
Just kinda skint ATM :/
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Over here glass + digitiser + display are about 100gbp I think.
Ah, may aswell just go through insurance, then!
A guy from a shop near me said the cheapest shop around would be like 125 quid, and I'd lose my waaterproofness.
be daft not to go through my insurance, really!
Thanks, guys!
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Ive just ordered genuine grade A from ebay. Also genuine seal for back. Pressure test is OK.
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So, while I love my tbolt, it seems to be a 'bad luck' phone. It has been for a swim in Oneida Lake, and now it seems it needs coffee as well. Yup, spilled a half cup of pretty good coffee on my beloved tb.
anyway, the digitizer does not work great. if I want to use any part of the right side of the keyboard, I have to go into landscape mode as it just does not respond, or gives me the wrong keys. swiping is impossible and I got so used to using it, it almost hurts.
Also, there is a discoloration on my screen which I only notice when on a white screen, but it is annoying. will a new digitizer fix that too?
So, my question is, will replacing the digitizer with one from ebay, (cgi.ebay.com/touch-screen-digitizer-glass-Verizon-HTC-Thunderbolt-/170646574944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bb541760[/url]) will that fix my issue?
any thoughts?
<not sure if my link will come through, so if not, I just searched ebay for tbolt parts and found a few 'new' oem digitizers from around $20 up to $50 or so. some with the right sized torque screw drivers>
any input would be very appreciated.
thanks for looking!
I would probably replace the lcd and the digitizer, chances are that both have damage.
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I would probably replace the lcd and the digitizer, chances are that both have damage.
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So I've done this on countless phones, dx, inc, d1, d2, Inc2, fascinate, and others. I've tried on two tbolt's songwriter and each one i've cracked the lcd while separating the digitizer from the phone... Turning a 20 dollar repair into a 50 dollar repair. Anyone have any tips? I am thinking that I'm just going to have to change both right off the get go from now on, like the fascinate. Has anyone else done this without cracking the lcd?
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Are you using a heatgun to separate the digitizer from the LCD? Otherwise there's not much you can do to make it easier aside from buying it pre-assembled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3rjgVsSWxQ
i'd gladly pay $50 to have my screen fixed as opposed to not having the option at all. it'd be nice to have to pay only $20 but you can recoup that $50 if/when you choose to sell the phone.
I know, but the first phone was a friends, I quoted him thirty for the fix, broke the lcd and ended up paying twenty to fix his phone. The second phone I bought for 80, and broke the lcd so now I'll have 130 into a phone ill be lucky to sell for 200
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Several of the newer Htc phones are going to be really difficulty to do just the digit. I personally haven't done a tb but just about every other phone. Like the other response said,you've gotta use a heat gun to loosen the adhesive but not so much that you cook the LCD. There's a fine line, you just have to find it.
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Yea the Inc 2 was a pain in the ass with the ribbon cable behind the lcd, I flexed the lcd on that phone a ton with no problems, I don't even see myself flexing the tbolt's lcds and when I get the phone back together I have a dead lcd. Ohwell, I did have a buzz going on during the first one, maybe by the time I do three it won't be an issue. Has anyone ever had an issue with the cheap eBay digi's? There are some tbolt ones on there for ten bucks shipped lol
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stayin100 said:
I know, but the first phone was a friends, I quoted him thirty for the fix, broke the lcd and ended up paying twenty to fix his phone. The second phone I bought for 80, and broke the lcd so now I'll have 130 into a phone ill be lucky to sell for 200
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So you expect to be up $50 for fixing two. You valued your time/effort at $10 per on the first one. What's the problem? If that's not enough, don't do any more.
It's a hobby bud, I honestly don't care, just asking for tips.
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Be careful when prying the lcd out of the frame bc i damaged one of the 2 backlights lol......I would just pry from the top and sides. Heat gun is key.....i was careful and still cracked the lcd....lol.
I'm trying to find somewhere decent that carrys parts for the skyrocket that isn't stupid expensive, i know these digitizer lcd combos aren't all 180+$
my lcd is fine, so what im wondering if anyone has torn one of these bad boys apart, or if they only make the combos.
Any suggestions for websites that have digitizers for the skyrocket would make my day!
Dropped my phone last night, cracked digitizer...derp
same situation on my old black skyrocket... just a digitizer would be nice
So, has anybody been able to find the outer glass only? I can't order the $200 digitizer+lcd... makes no sense...
Prices have gone down a little, they're at 150 now, Google mengtor
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I have also been looking everywhere for just a glass/digitizer as I also cracked my glass from a drop after hours of looking around it seems they are still about $150 at the cheapest...
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If you can't find a cheap digitizer, you could maybe part it out on eBay and then just buy a whole phone used.
Does anyone know where I can get a main rear camera for this?
Hey y'all. I dropped my white SR a while back and repaired the screen myself. I used http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com/samsung-skyrocket-sgh-i727/
They have the best prices on parts that I could find. You can do it all yourself too. Just google instructions for replacing the parts.
To repair the LCD/digitizer, you have to replace the entire front, not just the glass. It's an all in one unit, that's why it's so expensive. I followed these instructions: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1758028-How-To-replace-I727-screen
Yup. The digitizer and its circuitry are attached to the screen (glass) with some wicked adhesive. Its an all-in-one piece that is also glued into the carriage. It comes out from the front. Just replaced mine last night lol.
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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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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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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
Hello, everyone..
I took my t-mobile Sony Z3 out this weekend.. Got back home, back glass was broken..
I call t-mobile looking to use my insurance to have it replace but was told it will cost me $150 deductible..
Is this right..I thought the deductible was only for a lost phone or broken front display?
Any help will be greatly appreciated it..thank you
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nah, that's it - deductible is required for any user-responsible damage. Looks like you'll have to shell out for this one. Sorry mate.
T-Mobile quoted my deductible as $175. That said, I did not get the insurance.
Try taking the phone to the Sony store.
I purchased a glass rear on ebay for £8.15 which arrived today brand new. There are videos online showing how to remove the back housing, which comprises about twenty seconds with a heatgun and a suction cup to prise it off. Mine isn't actually broken but I wanted a backup panel just in case. Might be easier and cheaper than you think.....
Do you have the website for the back glass?
The youtube video is called "Sony xperia Z3 Disassembly" by "nkn sam."
The glass was purchased via an ebay seller called "completefone" but there are quite a few on ebay, mostly in Hong Kong though, and the ones I've seen are general without any T-mobile insignias, which may or may not be an issue.
Hey Sony Z3 family
This is a update, just in case its help anyone
Just for the record I am not a expert, I am not a certified Sony tech or I am not even saying, I have personally done it..Disclaimer for insurance purposes of course.. Lol ? This is just information I found out..
But if I had to do it, this is what I might have done
If you go on ebay they sell the back glass for less than $20..
You will definitely need a heat gun, they have one on amazon with 700 positive reviews for less than $20
Also get one of those iPhone kit to remove the backplate it's like $15 on amazon comes with a bunch of fiberglass plastic flat tools to help remove things
Also be aware when you remove the cover, what the videos don't tell you is that you need to save your nfc patch, looks like a black wiring ring.. You need to attach that to your new cover and also there are two flat black cables that I think should go back on..
Also clean your camera with a q-tip and after you put everything back together.. You might need to hard reset your phone to factory settings, to get the camera to work properly, specifically auto focus..
But if you are willing to void your warranty, probably your phone won't be water proof unless you reseal it.. Which I don't know how, if anyone does please let me know..also take a chance on breaking it..
But the good news, with GOD's help, patients and if it all work out..
You will have save a $150 insurance deductible or $600 price of a new phone.. I think it also $150 insurance deductible if you lose or have you phone stolen ..
And have your phone back too it's sexy self again.. It's looks really ugly with the back smash..
Just my humble opinion :thumbup:
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I forgot to mention get a suction cup there is a orange or red handle one on amazon about $6 works great on a flat surface but not too great on the broken glass.. No big deal because with the heat gun and plastic pry tools, you will get the cover off.. It's take time and patience.. Do not apply to much heat, you are not cooking the phone lol just trying to heat the glue behind it..
The suction cup should come in handy if you need to remove the back glass later for whatever reason..And it's looks cool tool
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If you are uncomfortable with the DIY method, I'm sure local repair shops should do it for less than 1/2 the cost of the deductible.