Dropped my phone yesterday and the front screen is smashed, the phone seems to be on and working OK but the touchscreen doesn't work.
What's the best thing to do? Replacement screen (will that include the touch panel replacement) and do it myself? Seems a bit tricky with heat gun etc to melt glue
Or get a phone repair shop to do it?
If you have the right equipment , you can do the repair easily yourself, if not I suggest you better have someone else doing it for you, because you could end up destroying more than you made.
First and most important thing, buy a new lcd WITH FRAME, you even better buy a original used grade A one, than only a lcd/touch assembly that you have to put in with these adhesive sticker sets you can buy. These stickers are worth nothing, more sooner than later they will loosen up and you end up with a sh*tphone.
Also make sure that you have a hot air station, where you easily can control the heat. If you need to fix your Phone with a hiardryer, I suggest you just leave it for what it is and have a better equipt-person do the repair for you.
Working with uncontrolled heat on a Phone is asking for trouble. Too cold and you rip things, Too hot and you burn things.
Grtz...
Acryllium
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If you have the right equipment , you can do the repair easily yourself, if not I suggest you better have someone else doing it for you, because you could end up destroying more than you made.
First and most important thing, buy a new lcd WITH FRAME, you even better buy a original used grade A one, than only a lcd/touch assembly that you have to put in with these adhesive sticker sets you can buy. These stickers are worth nothing, more sooner than later they will loosen up and you end up with a sh*tphone.
Also make sure that you have a hot air station, where you easily can control the heat. If you need to fix your Phone with a hiardryer, I suggest you just leave it for what it is and have a better equipt-person do the repair for you.
Working with uncontrolled heat on a Phone is asking for trouble. Too cold and you rip things, Too hot and you burn things.
Grtz...
Acryllium
Thanks for your advice. I'll look into getting a proper heat gun.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Black-LCD-Di...sh=item2a4e1c5b31:g:lIIAAOSwXSJXPY5-#shpCntId
Does this look the part? It doesn't say Sony on the picture of it, not sure where I can find an A grade replacement. Looking for a replacement with the same good contrast ratio as the original.
(I assume this is the kind of thing you recommend against: https://www.amazon.de/Xperia-Displa...470218354&sr=8-1&keywords=xperia+z3+lcd+frame looks like it has to be put together with stickers)
(And a tip for anyone with touchscreen not working, you can plug in a USB mouse and navigate around your phone if you need to check something, or get something off the phone. )
Hey Sean,
That one on Ebay is a generic one, probably a copy one with a low quality glass/digitizer on and without a Sony label to avoid problems with customs.
As with all things in life, you get what you pay for. 40 dollars for a new lcd with frame assembly is cheap, and cheap price equals cheap quality, as simple as that.
Look for OEM quality with earspeaker and microphone installed, these are attached to the glass with sticky tape too, when you have to remove them from your frame and re-attach them to the new , it never ever is going to be 100% closed again and water and dust will enter your Phone.
Also , these cheap copy screens have a low contrast ratio and low quality backlights, white will not be white , but will be yellow-ish. Just nothing to repair your high end smartphone with.
For a rework station, look for Atten, these solder/hot air stations have decent quality for their price ( +-70€).
Thanks a lot for your advice. I'll avoid the cheaper generic screens.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperia...484546?hash=item2a66276642:g:MnsAAOSwqu9VSLEY
This one looks better I think. Original Sony screen with frame. I'm close to buying this one, I notice it doesn't seem to have speaker or microphone (or front camera?), but there doesn't seem to be any for sale on eBay which ticks all the boxes.
Hey Sean,
It is your money, so I am not the one to tell you what to do , but personally I wouldn't spend 175 euro on a screen, when the phone's market price is about 200 - 300 euro for a second hand.
Look for a grade A , like I have a D6633, i came up this lcd :
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/LCD-Dis...894590?hash=item19fb74707e:g:D6IAAOSwXj5XGk0y
7O euro's for a 100 % OEM lcd frame with installed earspeaker is very reasonable. With the 100 euro you save, you can buy a decent hot air station you can use on all your future phones when you need to replace some hardware.
Did you also notice the copper conductive tape in this grade A frame ? This is also a good indication that you are dealing with a 100% Original lcd. Generic grade A ones that they are trying to sell as an OEM will lack this tape.
Grtzz...
Acryllium
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Hey Sean,
It is your money, so I am not the one to tell you what to do , but personally I wouldn't spend 175 euro on a screen, when the phone's market price is about 200 - 300 euro for a second hand.
Look for a grade A , like I have a D6633, i came up this lcd :
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/LCD-Dis...894590?hash=item19fb74707e:g:D6IAAOSwXj5XGk0y
7O euro's for a 100 % OEM lcd frame with installed earspeaker is very reasonable. With the 100 euro you save, you can buy a decent hot air station you can use on all your future phones when you need to replace some hardware.
Did you also notice the copper conductive tape in this grade A frame ? This is also a good indication that you are dealing with a 100% Original lcd. Generic grade A ones that they are trying to sell as an OEM will lack this tape.
Grtzz...
Acryllium
Thanks, that screen you linked for the D6633 is a great price!
Can't find one for D6603 anywhere near that. The lowest I can find is 120 euro: http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Origina...120246?hash=item5d62d58a36:g:X4kAAOSwI-BWKpkm
I'll wait another day or two then search again.
Hey Sean,
The Original lcd with frame for a decent price :
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Origina...042700?hash=item58dd3f6a0c:g:iQ4AAOSwaB5XkvTP
The adhesive for the earspeaker :
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Genuine...917846?hash=item2109d5a7d6:g:GX0AAOSwl8NVVPNo
Grtzzz....
Acryllium
Hey Acryllium,
Thanks very much again. I bought that one you found!
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Hey guys, the GF left her phone up high and was knocked down and now the screen seems to be dead. Lights up for a moment when turning on then just goes dark. Pretty sure it's operating fine underneath (still need to plug in to computer to check for connectivity), but assuming just the screen needs to be replaced, what are my options?
Is that something I could possibly replace or perhaps send it off to somebody on this forum for repair? How much ($) are we looking to fix? Better to just sell on ebay?
Thanks!
I did a quick search on ebay concerning a new LCD for the Atrix 2 and they seem to cost around 80 bucks... I don't know if that would be a worthy investment since depending on your contract you can maybe get a new one for about that price...
What I can tell you from personal experience is that it is most likely to be a major pain in the ass to replace the screen on your own... I once changed the front frame of my HTC Desire and I basically had to disassemble EVERYTHING including unglue-ing the touchpanel from the frame taking out all sorts of boards and stuff, and I never got rid of the little dust that would get between digitizer and LCD..... (the memories )
But I'd say if you're confident in your technical skills and a new LCD would be worth your money then you might consider going for it...
I don't know but I'd estimate the cost of a professional repair around $150-$200...
One tip just in case: Make sure that no dust gets onto your screen/on the inside of your tuchpanel because once you start "cleaning" it off (with a towel) you'll never get it as clean as it was...
Hi!
I was heartbroken when my MT4GS broke recently. I need a replacement screen assembly for it. I've been looking on ebay, but I only see phones with broken screens or individual service parts. I have a working motherboard but, I need the entire screen assembly replaced.
If anyone has a bricked (or fully working) MT4GS with an otherwise nice looking (and working) screen that's just lying around collecting dust that they would be willing to sell cheap, I would be very happy. I should mention I live in Europe. I'll cover any fees, obviously.
Alternatively, does anyone know of a worthy successor (GSM Android QWERTY slider)?
Thanks.
You should try ebay. there are all sorts of spare parts for this phone and you can get just the part you need without having to buy an entire phone. At least that way you will spend less and not end up with parts you do not need.
very true, this happens to be one of the more pain in the ass phones to fix but it still isnt all to bad. a new digitizer (and very likely will need a new lcd as near impossible to separate) will be in the range of 50$ if you need more than this other parts arent too expensive and not terrible to replace.
as a successor... there really isnt one, closet upgrade with a qwerty is the galaxy relay, others may disagree but between the vision and the doubleshot i am hard pressed to find a true high quality qwerty phone
demkantor said:
very true, this happens to be one of the more pain in the ass phones to fix but it still isnt all to bad. a new digitizer (and very likely will need a new lcd as near impossible to separate) will be in the range of 50$ if you need more than this other parts arent too expensive and not terrible to replace.
as a successor... there really isnt one, closet upgrade with a qwerty is the galaxy relay, others may disagree but between the vision and the doubleshot i am hard pressed to find a true high quality qwerty phone
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I've never had any trouble getting my LCD out. Though my phone had been opened before, so the sticky wasn't as well stuck to the backside of the LCD. You can use a bit of hairdryer heat to loosen the adhesive.
Now digitizers... Those I seem to burn through.
Well, I suspected that the cable connecting the screen to the motherboard had become damaged, due to the touch function and screen dying when sliding the phone open. I did order a spare part on ebay but in trying to seperate it from the LCD, I ended up making it worse. I did use a hairdryer to warm up the adhesive, alas, it seems I wasn't careful enough. The end result is that I now have a "bottom" part (keyboard, motherboard, etc.) which is (presumably) still undamaged, but I need an entirely new screen assembly.
Has anyone ever replaced this Lcd and Digitizer. My digitizer has cracked and seems like the best bet is to buy the lcd and digitizer together.
I believe most phones have a serious adhesive under the digitizer pane so its worth just getting them together.
Here is what i am looking at. I am technically competent and confident i can take apart this phone without breaking it.
How does this screen look .
http://www.amazon.com/ePartSolution...qid=1425335732&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+m8+lcd
Having a cracked screen is not acceptable to me even if its small.
Replacing the screen is fairly easy on the m8 compared to the m7.. All you have to do is take the charging board off and the flex cables will slide out.. Try to save the tape.. I have gotten phones without it and they don't perform as they should. Watch this video it will help. http://youtu.be/f1qk8YSWg8k
If you've never done a screen replacement for you may want to take it or send it somewhere (and don't forget if it's less than 6 months old, HTC will replace it for free). It's certainly much easier than the M7, but for a beginner it's still one of the more difficult screen replacements. You may need to purchase the speaker grilles and some strong adhesive - I would recommend this - https://www.wholesalegadgetparts.com/product.php?productid=22096&cat=0&page=1 - it's the best stuff on the market. They have many different widths for sale on their site (I also highly recommend that site in general, but they are out of stock on M8 screens until the 16th - excellent warranty and best customer service in the business).
So I recently broke the screen to my phone and it was working fine but yesterday I started to get lines across the screen and cannot use anymore.
Figured its time to finally buy a replacement screen and I want the one already on the frame. I just can't seem to find one specific to the Korean models the 915 S/K/L.
Instead there are only ones for 915 P/T which is the American models. After looking between the 2 frames many many times I can only spot one difference between the two which is the positioning of the thermal tape right under the one for the CPU. All in all I think it should fit but still hesitant. Does anyone have experience replacing screens on the Edge who has any experience you could share with me.
The first picture is of the frame from my N915S and the second frame is for a listing I have been looking to buy which is for the N915P
Welp, I just tried my luck and ordered the part in and it fit everything without a problem.
For anyone in a similar situation for me it seems like the frames for this phone will fit with all models.
tospace2006 said:
Welp, I just tried my luck and ordered the part in and it fit everything without a problem.
For anyone in a similar situation for me it seems like the frames for this phone will fit with all models.
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My screen is broken. It's not annoying but i hate it. How in lord's name did you manage to replace your glass and how much did it cost and how much did it cost to replace and where did you replace it at?
edo101 said:
My screen is broken. It's not annoying but i hate it. How in lord's name did you manage to replace your glass and how much did it cost and how much did it cost to replace and where did you replace it at?
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Replaced it myself, it's easier to buy the entire frame assembly + screen rather than just the screen as taking off the screen off the frame is a pain.
Also if you buy frame + screen you have a better chance at finding OEM parts rather than chinese knockoff.
Gotta warn you though the replacement for a screen costs more than some whole phones.
Something like this would be optimal: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Excellent-Bl...241748?hash=item4af43d5b94:g:VxkAAOSwT4lWThZa
Tutorial on how to swap over all the parts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEwEHRki_8
Mine is the Korean model the 915S and the frame I bought was for 915T and 915P but everything still fit so it shouldn't matter which model frame you buy.
tospace2006 said:
Replaced it myself, it's easier to buy the entire frame assembly + screen rather than just the screen as taking off the screen off the frame is a pain.
Also if you buy frame + screen you have a better chance at finding OEM parts rather than chinese knockoff.
Gotta warn you though the replacement for a screen costs more than some whole phones.
Something like this would be optimal: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Excellent-Bl...241748?hash=item4af43d5b94:g:VxkAAOSwT4lWThZa
Tutorial on how to swap over all the parts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEwEHRki_8
Mine is the Korean model the 915S and the frame I bought was for 915T and 915P but everything still fit so it shouldn't matter which model frame you buy.
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Thanks I'll check it out. And yeah while the pricing is huge, this phone is a one of a kind phone. It still doesn't justify the pricing but I'll let it slide because of how much this phone has helped me out with the multi screen and its note taking features
edo101 said:
Thanks I'll check it out. And yeah while the pricing is huge, this phone is a one of a kind phone. It still doesn't justify the pricing but I'll let it slide because of how much this phone has helped me out with the multi screen and its note taking features
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That's the exact same reason why I wanted to get this fixed. I usually sell off phones before buying a new one but want to keep this around as the first curved phone I ever owned.
Also found out that the headphone jack needs to be replaced with the one that matches your motherboard. Was trying to get audio to work in my car for hours before finding out that the issue was on the phone haha
I have ordered this one
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fast...90.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.274.5R2YVv
for a common dreaded problem of having vertical green lines appearing on LCD from nowhere (although my fault, it got it dropped on flat floor from my shoulder height a couple of times). In my case the green lines are appearing on the edge panel itself only, so the old LCD maybe useful for me to keep just for an emergency replacement as well.
Does this one looks ok, I mean any of the replacement LCD+Frame+Digitizer combo ordered from either ebay or china would rather be coming from only a handful or sources (resellers), and maybe only one or two manufacturers (who might be manufacturing it as OEM as well).
How was your experience with the replacement LCD, does it looks and feels just like original in screen clarity, colours and touch responsiveness.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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How was your experience with the replacement LCD, does it looks and feels just like original in screen clarity, colours and touch responsiveness.
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I bought mine with a cracked screen and replaced it myself. It was my first time repairing a smartphone and I followed the same instructions as the Youtube video linked above.
I found the process quite easy, luckily most of the components have screws and the video is easy to follow so I was done after 20 minutes. I can't compare with the previous screen by if I do a comparison with other phones we have at home (Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, Nexus 6) the screen looks fantastic!
So a few weeks ago I was an idiot and crushed my OnePlus 8 in my trunk. I realized while I was closing it what was happening, so I was able to keep it from closing all the way and, surprisingly, the phone still works. Parts of the screen sometimes work and I was able to get a remote screen pulled up using adb and scrcpy. The phone still runs fine, cameras work, speakers work, battery life seems fine, etc. The big problem is that not only is the screen broken, it seems that I bent the frame a little too.
I don't have money to buy a brand new phone and I don't have any warranty so I'm in a position of needing to repair what I have. Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can get a new screen? Ideally I'd also like to buy a new frame so I don't have to try and bend my existing frame flat; I think it might break or the screen may not sit right if I don't do it perfectly. I've looked at a couple of places like Witrigs who actually sells a frame and screen assembly together, but I've read some bad stuff about them online and am afraid to go through with a purchase.
Also, I've noticed that OnePlus reduced the pricing on their in-house repair options recently so now it looks like it would be $160 + a $30 service charge so this might actually be the best option. I'm afraid though that once they get it they might have to replace the frame too and might charge a ton more or even decide to replace other components that aren't necessary.
The frame if distorted is probably toast. It's easier to replace both if they come as a unit.
If the service center it using OEM parts... go for it.
If you do it yourself follow full ESD protocols. The separate assemblies are very susceptible to ESD damage once out of circuit.
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So a few weeks ago I was an idiot and crushed my OnePlus 8 in my trunk. I realized while I was closing it what was happening, so I was able to keep it from closing all the way and, surprisingly, the phone still works. Parts of the screen sometimes work and I was able to get a remote screen pulled up using adb and scrcpy. The phone still runs fine, cameras work, speakers work, battery life seems fine, etc. The big problem is that not only is the screen broken, it seems that I bent the frame a little too.
I don't have money to buy a brand new phone and I don't have any warranty so I'm in a position of needing to repair what I have. Does anyone have any suggestions for where I can get a new screen? Ideally I'd also like to buy a new frame so I don't have to try and bend my existing frame flat; I think it might break or the screen may not sit right if I don't do it perfectly. I've looked at a couple of places like Witrigs who actually sells a frame and screen assembly together, but I've read some bad stuff about them online and am afraid to go through with a purchase.
Also, I've noticed that OnePlus reduced the pricing on their in-house repair options recently so now it looks like it would be $160 + a $30 service charge so this might actually be the best option. I'm afraid though that once they get it they might have to replace the frame too and might charge a ton more or even decide to replace other components that aren't necessary.
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It depends on where you live. If you are from the USA, I recommend iFixScreens. They Provide free diagnosis of your phone, give you estimate charges, and provide 180 days warranty.