hey guys mrs has had the s7 a few days before release date and has dropped it, and luckily enough it wasnt the screen but matter of fact cracked the back of the phone now i need to know if you can buy the glass or weather its a whole back that i need the problem ive got is that the IMEI number is actually located on the back of the phone.
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hey guys mrs has had the s7 a few days before release date and has dropped it, and luckily enough it wasnt the screen but matter of fact cracked the back of the phone now i need to know if you can buy the glass or weather its a whole back that i need the problem ive got is that the IMEI number is actually located on the back of the phone.
If its in the wrong section please remove
thanks for reading guys
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It's gorilla glass, likely fused to the body. If you could clear the adhesive completely and actually find a supplier for the back panel you could likely replace but I don't know of any.
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hey guys mrs has had the s7 a few days before release date and has dropped it, and luckily enough it wasnt the screen but matter of fact cracked the back of the phone now i need to know if you can buy the glass or weather its a whole back that i need the problem ive got is that the IMEI number is actually located on the back of the phone.
If its in the wrong section please remove
thanks for reading guys
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I'm pretty sure that info is beneath the glass but either way the information is in the Settings menu under about phone. The S6's glass could be replaced and I'm 99% sure the S7 will be the same once people get ahold of spare parts to sell.
I have the same issue I'd just use it . it's still water resistant due to film behind the glass.
My concern is water resistant quality that will be compromised by doing the swap
Buy a dbrand skin and cover in up?
Just saw this on eBay. It looks like it includes color on back side meaning loss of imei.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Glass-B...hash=item1a1060da46:m:mdvjzQWi4TTmGXrj7nZKe7Q
Why do you care about the IMEI on the back of the phone when you can just go to settings>about phone and check the imei there lol.
Just get a skin and cover it up!
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I dropped my S3 a couple of weeks ago and got a hairline crack in the top glass. Although I probably could have lived with it, I decided to send it to Samsung to get it fixed to the tune of $178US (their standard display replacement cost). I got the phone back yesterday and have to say that QC at Samsung's repair dept leaves a lot to be desired.
First thing I noticed is that the sticker on the inside of the phone that has the IMEI must have been removed and re-applied. The sticker wasn't flat along the edges and had a bunch of air bubbles under the middle. While I understand the need to have the same IMEI #, I was really surprised that they wouldn't print a new one to stick on the phone.
When putting the phone back together, I noticed that the back cover would not fit flush to the rest of the phone. Upon further inspection this is due to the fact that a plastic cover on the bottom of the phone was not screwed all of the way down because a tab on that plastic cover was not fit properly into the middle plastic cover. I was able to fix this by loosening the screws along the bottom half of the phone, pushing the bottom plastic cover in to properly fit it and re-tightening the screws.
Finally when I turned the phone on, the language was set to Vietnamese. I had to fumble through the settings to change the language to English. While I understood that they were going to reset the phone, why would they set the default language to anything other than English?
While the screen was fixed, I'm somewhat surprised that there were so many other issues with the phone. I'm definitely not happy since I paid for the repairs.
Anybody else have a bad experience with Samsung repairs?
Their repair center is probably in Vietnam, or maybe you even got a refurbished model and they just slapped your imei sticker on it. I think your just nitpicking this one, besides the sticker, it was a simple correction on your part.
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Their repair center is probably in Vietnam, or maybe you even got a refurbished model and they just slapped your imei sticker on it. I think your just nitpicking this one, besides the sticker, it was a simple correction on your part.
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I think he has a right to be upset and I would call them to complain. If you send a device in for repair, after they fix everything on the device it should be sent back in the same condition or better. I would not want to be messing around with screws on my phone and wouldn't want stickers removed and replaced like crap. Who knows what else they f'd up inside the device.
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I think he has a right to be upset and I would call them to complain. If you send a device in for repair, after they fix everything on the device it should be sent back in the same condition or better. I would not want to be messing around with screws on my phone and wouldn't want stickers removed and replaced like crap. Who knows what else they f'd up inside the device.
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I agree I would definitely call and complain. They may give you something for it or help you out in some way but companies need to know that the job isn't being done correctly
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ok my mistake, he can send it back to them and be without a phone again if he likes. Yes there shouldn't be issues.
just got mine back i had a broken screen as well. the only thing ive noticed is that my signal is very poor it was not like this before.
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ok my mistake, he can send it back to them and be without a phone again if he likes. Yes there shouldn't be issues.
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Glad you like to get taken advantage of and settle for poor work when you are paying good money for something.
It is because people settle like yourself that the can get away with this.
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Glad you like to get taken advantage of and settle for poor work when you are paying good money for something.
It is because people settle like yourself that the can get away with this.
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Or, one could just fix the reassembly issues themselves (if feasible) and ensure their feedback on rebuild quality issues are received by Support in a clear fashion - that won't let anyone "get away with" it.
I've found that good feedback can make a decent impression and sometimes gets a person's butt kicked to attempt doing their job a bit more in line with expectations. I don't like to be unfair, but feel feedback on specific quality control issues are certainly fair.
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Dang that sucks. Get an otterbox. You must have hit it hard because this Gorilla Glass 2 is amazing
scy0846 said:
Dang that sucks. Get an otterbox. You must have hit it hard because this Gorilla Glass 2 is amazing
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Oh, really?
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I managed to break the screen on my Optimus 3d last night, not sure if it was dropped or ran over. I found it face down in my driveway this morning and to my horror when I flipped it over the screen was completely smashed, however the phone is still working fine, minus the never ending ghost call issue.
What make the situation worse is Rogers just sent me out a replacement phone yesterday and I have to send this one back, in the next couple days.
So I called a repair centre and they wanted $190 to repair the phone, and stated they would need to replace the LCD and the glass screen. I know there is nothing wrong with the LCD screen, phone functions and all colours are good, just has broken glass.
My question is, can I repair just the glass without replacing the LCD? I have found the screen for around $30 on ebay. Based on watching the how to on youtube it doesn't look like too difficult of a job.
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I managed to break the screen on my Optimus 3d last night, not sure if it was dropped or ran over. I found it face down in my driveway this morning and to my horror when I flipped it over the screen was completely smashed, however the phone is still working fine, minus the never ending ghost call issue.
What make the situation worse is Rogers just sent me out a replacement phone yesterday and I have to send this one back, in the next couple days.
So I called a repair centre and they wanted $190 to repair the phone, and stated they would need to replace the LCD and the glass screen. I know there is nothing wrong with the LCD screen, phone functions and all colours are good, just has broken glass.
My question is, can I repair just the glass without replacing the LCD? I have found the screen for around $30 on ebay. Based on watching the how to on youtube it doesn't look like too difficult of a job.
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First of all , this was asked before. Read the forum. I know because i asked that question.
Check here ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021232&highlight=screen
and here ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1971226
Carefully read them , especially my posts because i did it.
Where are you from and how fast can you get the replacements off ebay ?
When you get them it'll take about half an hour to fix it.
Nobody will notice unless there's damage to the LCD.
If it has we'll have to change it too.
I can guide you via Skype video calling.
Ok so I have managed to remove the broken screen, it was actually fairly easy my only concern is the part show at the 7:00 minute mark of the video below, was broken when I removed it. The copper tape strip (or whatever it is) is still in tact. Where can I purchase this part? I still have all the pieces and if worst comes to worst I will attempt to very carefully assemble the phone with the broken parts to see if the phone still functions. I'm assuming this is part of what operates the home, search, back and menu buttons.
I have already removed the glue and am going to pick up a new screen from London shortly. I had some adhesive remover and work in a glass shop so I have all the tools and cleaners to ensure my new screen sticks and fits nicely.
After reading the thread you linked I am wondering if the screen they sell in London will will include the outside casing, this would solve all of my problems. I guess I will know soon enough, heading to London now. I will let you guys know how I made out.
Heey if you look on youtube you find couple of videos its not very difficult i did it with a friend of my it takes 20 minutes be carful ^^
Goodluck
You can make do without a front case if you know what you're doing. I lacked equipment so i used alternative methods like shoe glue or blowdryer (which killed the original digitizer)...
No matter what you do they'll recognize if you don't buy it with a front casing though... (Already glued preferably)
I found it in turkey so i don't think you can't find it in london , resources are vast there...
Look around.
Remove the digitizer and check the lcd before heading to london if need be buy it as well.
If you need help you know where to find me...
Cheers!
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Ok so I got the new screen installed and everything is working great. I purchased some 3m adhesive at the repair shop which made for a very clean replacement after removing all the old glue with some adhesive remover. Decided to grab a LCD for my brothers LG970 while I was there and repaired it as well.
New phone arrived yesterday evening, so I will be sending this one back this afternoon. The screen replacement is very clean so I'm not concerned about that but I did manage to lose the little speaker cover from the front of the phone, I just plan on telling Rogers it fell of at some point if they ask about it. Considering the phone is in working order with no physical damage besides wear and tear I don't expect an issue from Rogers.
By the way anyone want to purchase the brand new Optimus3d Rogers sent me? Not even taking this one out of the box, selling it and getting the as far away from LG phones as I can.
Thanks for all the help guys.
I could think about buying it but you need to disassemble it and wrap the parts good.
In Turkey it's illegal to buy phones from foreign countries but it's not if you buy not working parts.
So in short i'm gonna con them into thinking it's for parts if you're up to it. PM me the price in your head.
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I have sent you a pm. At least I believe I have I don't actually see the message in my sent items list.
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.
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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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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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Hello everyone,
I sat my phone on my bed and it slid off and landed on a plate. The back glass panel is cracked all over and has two spots of likely impact.
Luckily the camera, flash and front screen is perfectly fine so I'm hoping the cost to replace the single sheet of glass is low.
I know this is a recently released device but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and how much Sony charged to repair it out of warranty either on this model or a previous Z.
http://i.imgur.com/YfeTsqc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iBaB6QJ.jpg
Bansheleh said:
Hello everyone,
I sat my phone on my bed and it slid off and landed on a plate. The back glass panel is cracked all over and has two spots of likely impact.
Luckily the camera, flash and front screen is perfectly fine so I'm hoping the cost to replace the single sheet of glass is low.
I know this is a recently released device but I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before and how much Sony charged to repair it out of warranty either on this model or a previous Z.
http://i.imgur.com/YfeTsqc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iBaB6QJ.jpg
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You are probably better off doing it yourself or give it to a local shop as manufacturers generally have a higher turn around time. I believe I saw a back glass for $30-40, though not sure if it was of same standards.
You can buy the back glass from places like aliexpress (china) from £10-20 and I think they are on ebay too.
There are videos explaining how to replace them (for z2, but should be same for z3)
Waterproofing is probably not gauranteed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3qqP58024Y
Really sorry to hear/see that, mate. From what I know - replacing it would be ridiculously simple - IF you can get a replacement. Might be worth to look in popular webstores selling parts. Also, try ifixit.com.
Sorry to be of little help but that's all I have right now.
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Really sorry to hear/see that, mate. From what I know - replacing it would be ridiculously simple - IF you can get a replacement. Might be worth to look in popular webstores selling parts. Also, try ifixit.com.
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You're right, it does look very simple to fix. The only issue I'd have with doing it myself would be are the parts they (witrigs.com) supply any good/official and would it not be water-resistant anymore.
I believe you need to use heat (for glue) to seperate the back glass. If you are worried just go to a local repair store. If you give it to Sony then you have time wasted in back and forth shipping and then processing. If you can live without your phone for a few weeks ship it to Sony. If you are lucky and have a Sony repair center nearby that would be better.
good to know I can do this myself
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good to know I can do this myself
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As @abhinav.tella suggested - heat does the trick.
I replaced battery in my Xperia Z with a hair dryer, a small suction pad I normally use to hang my towel and some glue that double acts as a sealant.
You simply heat the device up, and then use the suction pad to lift the glass - the glue should have melted by now - just be extra careful not to apply pressure on the cracked parts. Then scrape off the leftover glue from corners, when it cools down apply new one and put the glass panel inside - heat again, push it firmly and wait until it cools down again. ( some kits include glue that doesn't need to be heated up )
You can get all those for literally 20-30$. I'm sure you realize that, but it might be worth to mention that this will probably void your warranty.
Hey bro, I feel your pain it happen to me too.. I just updated my post.. There might be some information, that might help you.. You might want to check it out..
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So I got a pretty solid deal on a 7 Pro with shattered back glass. I was just gonna leave a case on it, but it started flaking away. I ordered new back glass on eBay and started heating it up to get the camera lens cover and flash LED to stick a bit better. While I was at it, I started peeling that laminate back.
Wound up heating the entire back glass up and slowly peeling away the laminate. I love the way it looks, but I'm not sure how to avoid where the adhesive sort of shifted and cratered.
Those that have done this, what have you done to keep the adhesive in line? I heated it up and pushed the back glass onto it. I'm wondering if I should have put the back glass on, the heated it up.
I'm not against pulling the back glass and redoing it.
You should check jerryrigeverything on youtube.
Are you reusing the adhesive that was on the glass or new adhesive? I kinda stick with always using new adhesive whenever I used to help repair a few friends' Galaxy phones back in the day when I actually had time to fix phones lol.
I've done a clear back mod for a friend's cousin's 7 Pro but haven't done it on mine, mainly since I like the blue paint job and the extra warranty OnePlus gave you through their Care app is something I want to have as a fallback before I do something like a clear back mod.
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So I got a pretty solid deal on a 7 Pro with shattered back glass. I was just gonna leave a case on it, but it started flaking away. I ordered new back glass on eBay and started heating it up to get the camera lens cover and flash LED to stick a bit better. While I was at it, I started peeling that laminate back.
Wound up heating the entire back glass up and slowly peeling away the laminate. I love the way it looks, but I'm not sure how to avoid where the adhesive sort of shifted and cratered.
Those that have done this, what have you done to keep the adhesive in line? I heated it up and pushed the back glass onto it. I'm wondering if I should have put the back glass on, the heated it up.
I'm not against pulling the back glass and redoing it.
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I bought a transparent rear cover and it already had adhesive on it. Then i followed a tutorial i saw on witrigs.com and modified the NFC plastics so i could see the camera motor. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXbhNsmtV8SjVhoAct6VP6W__dwWr9KG/view
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Are you reusing the adhesive that was on the glass or new adhesive? I kinda stick with always using new adhesive whenever I used to help repair a few friends' Galaxy phones back in the day when I actually had time to fix phones lol.
I've done a clear back mod for a friend's cousin's 7 Pro but haven't done it on mine, mainly since I like the blue paint job and the extra warranty OnePlus gave you through their Care app is something I want to have as a fallback before I do something like a clear back mod.
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I'm not sure how warranty would work because this doesn't have the IMEI on the back anymore, anyway.
And this is fresh adhesive.
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I'm not sure how warranty would work because this doesn't have the IMEI on the back anymore, anyway.
And this is fresh adhesive.
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Warranty wouldn't work in your case or mine if the phone was opened up either way and for the international/unlocked variants, all the regulatory labels and IMEI are in settings>about phone, which I prefer since it keeps the back clear of anything but just company logos