Ok, it was inevitable I have a nasty scratch on my beloved Fire. Before anyone says pitch it buy another, I'm in Canada and it turns into $80+ Canadian to get one of these up here. I was wondering does anyone have a source for the screens for these yet? I COULD live with the scratch but it will always taunt me, laugh at me while I sleep....
Saint613 said:
Ok, it was inevitable I have a nasty scratch on my beloved Fire. Before anyone says pitch it buy another, I'm in Canada and it turns into $80+ Canadian to get one of these up here. I was wondering does anyone have a source for the screens for these yet? I COULD live with the scratch but it will always taunt me, laugh at me while I sleep....
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Hey man I've been looking around on the internet to see if I could find what you were looking for but with all the searching I've done I didn't find a single screen replacement (US).
This is most likely for two reasons:
1. Only amazon's warehouse (where the tablets are made, not actual asset warehouse) has them.
2. The screen would be a fraction of the cost of a tablet so people don't bother to sell them since the tablet is already cheap ($50 US).
Now some possible solutions you could try is see if anyone is selling a broken fire tablet; software wise, speaker, etc., on (Insert Local Selling Site Here That Starts With " C "), or you could try buying the tablets again but instead of getting ONE tablet, get TWO - FIVE OR snag the SIX tablet deal IF IT'S STILL UP ($250 US W/ Prime = ~$355-$400 CD W/ Shipping ). Then like this you could have backups or resell/gift the others if you don't need them.
Saint613 said:
Ok, it was inevitable I have a nasty scratch on my beloved Fire. Before anyone says pitch it buy another, I'm in Canada and it turns into $80+ Canadian to get one of these up here. I was wondering does anyone have a source for the screens for these yet? I COULD live with the scratch but it will always taunt me, laugh at me while I sleep....
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Depending on the severity of the scratch, you might try using one of those screen protectors where you have to put some soapy water on the screen side before applying it, then use a credit card to "squeegee" the excess water out from under the protector. Assuming that some residual moisture will remain in the scratch, that may minimize the appearance of the scratch, similar to how you can repair and hide windshield cracks by forcing clear resin into them. For that matter, it might be worth actually trying a windshield repair kit, dabbing some resin onto the crack, placing one of those curing strips over it, and leaving it in direct sunlight for a few hours.
Either option would be just a few dollars to try and if they don't work, you can just remove them, no harm done.
Scratched screen
First let me say that I have replaced broken touch screens on tablets. It's not an easy job.
The touch glass on this fire is glued to the display and so for the $50 price of a new tablet is not practicle to replace.
I would try this:
Get a small tube of CLEAR 100% silicone sealent and fill the scratch with just barely enough to be pefectly smooth.
Then install a 9H Hardness Glass screen protector that is available from Amazom for about $12
It will protect your screen from future accidents and make the scratch almost if not completely invisible..
A $50 tablet has to cut costs somewhere, but I'm still a bit annoyed that Gorilla Glass and oleophobic coating were two things that went. Sigh....
But to answer your question, I'd say either a screen protector or just live with it. If my $600+ phone got scratched I'd be freaking out, but my $50 Fire? Not so much.
You could always brick it, then send it back for warranty exchange.
Dog got a hold of mine.....feel better?? lol
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has anyone tried this brand before? There is a kiosk in my local mall that custom cuts and applies screen/body protectors for you. And its not that expencive.
just curious if anyone has heard of them.
i found their website here: http://www.ghost-armor.com/
I haven't done it, but my buddy got his iPhone done last week as a Kiosk in our mall while I was with him. $35 bucks, for front-and-back, and installation ($25 for just the front and install). Took about 25 minutes. They claim to give you a lifetime warranty, although to reinstall may cost another $5 to $10 (this is all from what the guy at the kiosk told us). But they also said that if Apple/AT&T ever had to replace the device, he just needs to bring in the old material as proof, and they would cover the new device (probably only applies if replacing with the same device).
I talked to my buddy and he says he likes it after the one week. I'm considering it myself. However, my concern is with the battery cover, and whether you will be able to take of off without breaking protector. You have the option of doing just the front, which is probably what I would do, but even that appears to have corners that would cover part of the battery cover.
I can say that the protector is not very noticeable. At least in the short time that I saw it.
As a follow up, i just went to the mall and the Ghost Armor guys said they "didnt have the nexus one kit yet" But they would just hand cut one for 20$.
I didnt do that.
Instead I bought the "do it yourself" screen protectors from Tmobile store.
An hour later i threw them away because they're awfull and a pain to put on.
So in conclusion... dont buy "do it yourself" screen protectors.
Ghost Armor is the same stuff as Zagg's Invisible Shield and Clear Protector. It's indestructible and pretty good, IMO. If they're willing to hand cut and install for $20, then I'd do it in a second, as long as they make it perfect. Tell them you won't pay for it unless it meets your expectations.
Yes.
I've used them on my HTC Magic. It's good. The cuts are good but not perfect. you can feel them. And it's sticky on tables and such. Which is good and bad. Good is that it'll not fall off. Bad is sticky.
Normal deal is $20 custom cuts are for screen only. I will get it done for my screen if nothing come out soon. I want antiglare screen protector.
All in all, they are better then invisible shield. No orange peel effect and it's thinner.
To recap, on the screen, yes. On the rest of the body, probably not... No, make that definitely not.
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So in conclusion... dont buy "do it yourself" screen protectors.
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I went to a t-mobile store in an attempt to find a similar screen sized protector. I too bought the do it yourself screen protectors. I think it turned out alright.. as a temp solution.
i ordered my Nexus yesterday and the Ghost Armour yesterday also, i will arrive back on this forum with further updates when they both arrive.
i just ordered these, anyone ever heard of them? are they any good? thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kai-10pcs-HD-Cl...ultDomain_0?hash=item3ca4ab4322#ht_2151wt_939
I got this done at a mall kiosk yesterday, and they had the N1 cuts. They installed fast and did a great job on it. Only issues is now I cant use my dock. The pins don't make contact with the metal on the bottom of the phone. I am going to try and find a way to make it connect.
For all you who want to do it yourself, it is very easy all you need is an exacto knife, nexus one, a 3 in one copy/printer/photo machine, scotch tape, do it yourself screen protector's, and a steady hand. Put you nexus one screen down on the printer/copier machine and copy your phone and print it out, make sure it's exact size of your nexus if not you messed up go back. Take your exacto knife and cut out the paper copy of your nexus one, cut out all the black with your exacto knife with your steady hand. Then put your cut out of your nexus one screen match it up with your nexus screen again to make sure perfect size. Once your sure its perfect put it on your screen protector and take tap and tape it all down to the screen protector. Take your exacto knife and cut the screen protector carefully. Once all cut out take screen protector put it to phone to match up to make sure you didnt mess up. Clean your screen and apply. I did all this within a matter of 10 minute's(im pretty anal bout my phone). I hope this helps some Edit: I also forgot to add that I do live in Hawaii and it cost an arm an leg to get anything shiped here. So hence my ordeal
basically my front glass lens got a crack (LCD is fine) and my back housing has been worn out. If any one willing to donate a dead Captivate will really appreciate and will pay the delivery cost to Middle east.
If nobody helps you out, care to provide your phone for my project?
amazon.com, search captivate digitizer. if not on there, Google it. you can buy replacement parts.
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http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...T4MI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329961487&sr=8-2
Here you go. And why in god name does it cost that much? This phone is an antique at this point! $124 for a screen? Perhaps thats why the OP was hoping someone might have a dead one, probably cheaper to buy a broken captivate than buy a new screen!
I know it seems late, but get a screen protector, it helps your fingers glide over the cracks without getting cut. If you already have one, buy a new one, i know atfer a while it clouds the screen, and that plus the cracks will make you hate the phone.
A nice new clear screen protector will let you be able to tolerate it for a while longer....
I know what im talking about.....
heres my cracked cappy... it still worked too! i used it like this for a good 4 months or more, then bought a used one off a co-worker for 100 bucks.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Images/cracked%20to%20****%20but%20works.jpg
I bought a replacement "glass only" off ebay for 9 bucks, but upon more research and watching a bunch of youtube videos, i found out the LCD digitizer and glass are bonded together, so there was no way of removing the old glass without damaging the LCD.
I installed the replacement glass over-top of the cracked glass, it helps see past some of the cracks, and stops my fingers from getting sliced by the sharp edges of the cracks. its sometimes hard to activate the 4 bottom capacitive buttons through the double glass, but I only use that phone for testing and skype.
Any luck repairing it?
Ive cracked my screen and ive found i can buy a new screen and lcd for 169.99. or i can buy just the over glass for $20. I heard you can use a heat gun to seperate the glass and the lcd. Has anyone done this and can tell me if it works?
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Mostly likely the digitizer will get destroyed in the process. Buy the complete unit.
Someone said a few days ago he only replaced the glass but he had to break it in order to separate it, use the search I bet you'll find it quickly. If you can afford it take the whole thing, less chances of screwing up your phone, and you could always keep the old lcd for a test run with a glass only or in case you somehow manage to crack it again.
Still I'd suggest buying a screen protector once you fix your screen, costs less, barely noticeable and saves a whole lot of money and hassle.
kishke said:
Someone said a few days ago he only replaced the glass but he had to break it in order to separate it, use the search I bet you'll find it quickly. If you can afford it take the whole thing, less chances of screwing up your phone, and you could always keep the old lcd for a test run with a glass only or in case you somehow manage to crack it again.
Still I'd suggest buying a screen protector once you fix your screen, costs less, barely noticeable and saves a whole lot of money and hassle.
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This. I cracked my screen and bought an entire new one for $160 via ebay. It took 10 minutes to take apart and install the new one and be back up and running. I also bought the Otterbox Defender, honestly...works like a charm. It's durable, nice, feels good and it doesn't feel as bulky as it looks. The only down fall about a case with a screen protector is that the Galaxy series has a screen that goes all the way to the edge of the phone (like most modern phones now) so hitting stuff on the VERY edge of the screen is more difficult because of the raised case.
Buy the screen and a protector and if you are still curious, buy the replacement glass for your broken screen and try it. Worst case, you're out 20 bucks and have a completely broken screen (would be out the other $160 for the new screen you'd have to buy if you mess up any way) or best case, you're out $20 bucks but have a new screen incase you ever break it again.
Unscrew the 7 screws on the back (one is above the sim slot, keep it separate as it's a different size) and once you take the back piece off, there's one small black screw holding the board to the screen. The phone is 3 pieces, screen, board and back piece, it's extremely simple. Just pop all the circuit things with your nail or whatever (there's like 6 total). You have to pry your headphone jack off as it's glued unless your new screen comes with one...doubt it.
someone posted they got sammy to replace it for 189, call sammy up and see what they say, i think thats a good price
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OFWGKTADGAF said:
Ive cracked my screen and ive found i can buy a new screen and lcd for 169.99. or i can buy just the over glass for $20. I heard you can use a heat gun to seperate the glass and the lcd. Has anyone done this and can tell me if it works?
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I repair phones and have replaced Lcd/digi assembly on both I727 and T989. No way you get that apart without busting the exiting assembly up. The cheapest part can be order via Ebay from China and you'll have to wait about two weeks for part. Or there's the company I used in San Fancisco at gounlock dot com that has it listed at $154 I believe. They have a listing on ebay under SkyStarTrade and I offered em $148 including shipping and the took it. I had the part in 3 days. Would highly recommend!!!!!!
I just got off the phone with Sammi Friday. The Rep quoted me $158 to replace the glass. So if they mess up the digitizer is on them. Cheaper than I was able to find the combo anywhere on line. So tomorrow my phone heads back to Sammi. I'll let you know in about three weeks how the service was and whether they honored their quote.
And exactly 8 days from the date that I shipped it to Sammi I have a my phone back. They replaced the LCD, bezel and glass for $158 as quoted. Not only that but they paid all shipping and used UPS 2nd day air both ways. And I'm still under warranty by having them take care of it. All in all couldn't be happier with the service. So if anyone needs the glass fixed my vote would go to Sammi.
Hey guys, I stupidly choose to take the glass panel of the front of my tf101 (it had suffered liquid damage months before, which left white patches all over the screen which i trying to fix) in doing so i shattered the glass panel.:silly:
im really not sure how the whole digitaliser thing works, but im assuming that glass serves no purpose other than a protective surface? if so is it possible to replace that glass panel with a thin piece of plastic, as theres no point spend alot of money on a proper replacement that i will most likely shatter again.... also i now own a tf300t so i cant justiy the price of a replacement (just so i can test the new linux developments)
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I really wouldn't tbh, if you aren't willing to go for the repair it may be best to sell it or permanently use hdmi-out / a mouse. To quote a post
(Please excuse the... loaded language.)
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No, it is not possible.
There is a place you can get the glass digitizer, but they require that you buy at least 10 at a time. Furthermore, removing the old glass and putting on a new glass is a very complicated procedure. Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not pressure failure resistant. You've no idea how thin the glass digitizer is. It's slightly thinner than your credit card. Without the proper experience and the right equipment, the slightest pressure point could crack it.
BTW, I speak from experience. I'm not just another crackhead.
I live near a guy that does electronic repairs for a living. A few months ago, he ordered a whole bunch of these digitizer glass for the transformer. He thought he could make a profit from repairing people's TF's or get the ones with broken glass, repair, then resell for a profit. Funny story about this, actually. So, I managed to get my hands on one of the TF glass digitizer. Spent all night to perform the operation. Almost done when I accidently applied a small pressure. Cracked it. Frustrated, I put it up on ebay. It was immediately bought that same night by the guy I was talking about. That's how I got to know him. He bought it for $200. A couple days later, he put it up on ebay. It turned out he had broken a glass and scratched another. He took it as a sign to get out of that business right away. Later when I got to know a few people who wanted to repair the thing themselves, I sent them his info and let him sell them the rest of his glasses.
The point is we simply don't have the right equipment to do these things. And even when we do, the material cost is just ridiculous, not to mention labor.
It's best that you put yours on ebay and get a new one.
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He is referring to repairing the digitizer, while yours is fine, the repair has the potential of breaking the digitizer as well. It'd take alot of effort and patience, if you possess this I definitely say go for it though , not to be discouraging, I just warn you to be careful.
As far as getting a replacement part, I'm not sure plastic will work, I searched a bit but couldn't find a definite yey or nay as to whether it will conduct with the digitizer properly, but it may.
You may beable to get a cheap glass replacement as well, but I know the tablet comes with Gorilla glass stock.
Link to thread from quote Here.
Thing O Doom said:
I really wouldn't tbh, if you aren't willing to go for the repair it may be best to sell it or permanently use hdmi-out / a mouse. To quote a post
(Please excuse the... loaded language.)
He is referring to repairing the digitizer, while yours is fine, the repair has the potential of breaking the digitizer as well. It'd take alot of effort and patience, if you possess this I definitely say go for it though , not to be discouraging, I just warn you to be careful.
As far as getting a replacement part, I'm not sure plastic will work, I searched a bit but couldn't find a definite yey or nay as to whether it will conduct with the digitizer properly, but it may.
You may beable to get a cheap glass replacement as well, but I know the tablet comes with Gorilla glass stock.
Link to thread from quote Here.
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Thanks for the reply man, I'm actually typing this off it now turns out where it shattered it didn't really hit the screen mostly stayed over the black out line, with a few hairline cracks but still usable I just taped up the worst of it then chucked an screen protector over it, gonna just use it for HDMI output mostly
Hey guys,
My son accidentality dropped his shield tablet today and cracked the screen. It managed to crack it even though it had tempered glass on it. It still functions properly. I peeled the tempered glass over carefully to avoid any shards of glass coming out with it. Then, I put a new tempered glass over top of it to hold the glass in place. My son is in love with this thing. He is constantly playing it. I was going to just buy him another one. I thought now that they are dang near obsolete they would be cheap. However, on ebay people are still charging an arm and a leg for them. I do not think people are actually buying them for the prices that they are asking unless it is little kids that see the words "gaming tablet" and have mom and dad fork over the money. As a single parent I just do not have the money to dish out at this time. I have searched high and low for a screen replacement which is a no go. Even emailed some place in India that claimed they had non OEM screens. No response from them. I can not even find one for parts. I just need the glass. If anyone has one of these laying around that they retired, battery croaked, some other damage, but has intact glass could you help me out please? I would highly appreciate it. Like big time!
Thanks,
Rocky