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Prophet replacement housing

I've dropped my Jamin a few times and since the OEM case doesn't protect the corners of the phone, the housing looks like crap. So, I decided to look for a replacement housing.
Can't remember if I saw the post on here or at howardforums.com, but someone had pointed out that this place sells Dopod/Qtek housings.
http://cnn.cn/shop/dopod-e818-housing-p-704.html
I ordered a case and paid via Paypal. The order went thru fine but then the order status page was stuck on "payment received" for about a week and a half. I sent an email asking when my housing would ship and suddenly a shipment notification email arrived the next day. Don't know if that's a coincidence or not, but it shipped and that's what matters.
Received the case today and I was surprised to receive an O2 XDA case instead of a Dopod or Qtek housing. Actually, this was a good thing because I think the O2 logo is much more attractive than Dopod or Qtek.
I popped open my Jamin, swapped out all the guts into the new housing and pressed the power button. My Jamin still works!
But there's a problem...the stylus is REALLY loose in the new housing! #@%$#@!! I'm positive I didn't have any extra parts left over when I put the thing back together! I crack open the housing again to see what the cause is. Comparing the old and new housing (the middle piece, since that's where the stylus resides), I see that the new housing is missing a little white plastic part that holds the stylus. Unfortunately that little piece is welded onto the old housing! Lucky for me, the middle piece of my old housing only has very small anf faint scratches. So instead of trying to remove the welded stylus holder, I elect to reuse the middle piece of my old housing. Put everything back together again...problem solved!
My Jamin (now XDA) looks like new again. Overall, I think it was money well spent.
BTW, I used these instructions (linked in wiki) to help me change the housing.
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?s=b2088e44f8506a561c3db87e1bb575d4&showtopic=240109
IMO, the instructions could be much better. When I have time, I think I will write a better set with more pictures.

My cases are orange m600 OEMs, but logos can be removed easily, and include the stylus latch in the chassis as well as fascia buttons. And they are about $20 cheaper ;-)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130007457342
Richard

fluffcat1 said:
My cases are orange m600 OEMs, but logos can be removed easily, and include the stylus latch in the chassis as well as fascia buttons. And they are about $20 cheaper ;-)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130007457342
Richard
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Doh! Wish I knew that about 3 weeks ago! :? :lol:

How do you remove the logos on the prophet?

troyjam said:
How do you remove the logos on the prophet?
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Pro method - fibreglass pencil
amateur method - rub a sugarcube over
Both at your own risk mind you!
Richard

New housing for T5353

I replaced the digitizer on my diamond 2 last night and I think I need to get a new housing as well as I broke it trying to get the old digitizer out.
Does anybody know what the quality is like of the non-oem ones and if you can get oem ones for a decent price (preferable in the uk).
Thanks
ps if anyone is thinking of just replacing their housing or digitizer I would highly recomend replacing them both at the same time. It was hard work seperating the old digitizer from the housing which is glued

http://www.sw-box.com/Htc-Touch-Diamond2-T5353-Full-Housing-Faceplate-Cover-Silver.html
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.31983
http://www.digitalsonline.nl/pagina...-matt-black-htc-touch-diamond2-origineel.html

thanks but I really want to find a good uk supplier

[Q] Which digitizer for my HD2 and where from?

I've successfully taken my HD2 apart now I'm not sure about the digitizer I need. My phone doesn't have a T-Mobile logo and it came with the leather pouch which I read means it's not the T-M version.
I'm looking for a new digitizer and the one that looks like the connector would fit says it's for the T-M version. Rather than go on about it here is a pic of my digitizer. I'm in the UK so if anybody has shopping suggestions I'd be grateful.
Ty

hypertyper said:
I've successfully taken my HD2 apart now I'm not sure about the digitizer I need. My phone doesn't have a T-Mobile logo and it came with the leather pouch which I read means it's not the T-M version.
I'm looking for a new digitizer and the one that looks like the connector would fit says it's for the T-M version. Rather than go on about it here is a pic of my digitizer. I'm in the UK so if anybody has shopping suggestions I'd be grateful.
Ty
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I can't say too much based from picture posted above ...
It could have already replaced unbranded digitizer or it's Telstra, European, Taiwanese version... Are the call and end buttons colored on your phone (green and red respectively)?
If You have enough money, about 89-120$, better choice will be to buy a LCD+digitizer assembly also named LCM, they will work at all versions of HD2, not only T-mobile or European, I tested the LCM from European HD2 with in a T-mobile version of HD2 ant it works perfect. So go on eBay.com and buy one

Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison

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hypertyper said:
Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison
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Let me help you:
#1.your picture is defining an uncommon/unbranded TMO(bile)US touchscreen(No doubt about, at least for me!), but grey hardware keys are for international HD2 model, probably you have a (let say) hybrid (home made)version between american(TMOUS) and international model;
#2.nevertheless, in your financial position, I'll look on ebay for an appropriate touchscreen model(there are plenty, most of them with very clear pictures like your's) for about US$30-40;
#3. if you want a combo, as far as I know(and pvii already said it) the 2 LCMs are geometrically identical, but the frame/chasis on which lay on the LCM is different(the american model is longer on 2,0-2,5mm);
#4. international model is cheaper & easier to find.
For more informations/help feel free to contact me!
Cheers!

hypertyper said:
Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison
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May be it will be better if You post a photo of rear side of your display or at least say it's product number (from sticker on square copper pad, rear side), i.e. P/N:60H00300-00P is for T-Mobile and P/N:60H00295-00P is for international version.
If You don't have enough money for a european LCM combo, you can buy a LCD apart and digitizer apart, even from different sellers but you have to buy matching parts, both for European or both for T-Mobile version.

Thanks for the info guys. The serial number is the kind of solid identification that I was looking for. The serial on my screen ending in 300-00P indicates that it's the TMobile version.
My theory is that since this phone was bought when it wasn't exactly new on the market HTC had switched to the solderless screens which seem more modern?!?
I'm assuming that in terms of connection the digitisers that look like they will fit in terms of connection should work. I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
Since I can't find anything else on ebay I guess I'll order one of the TMobile ones and see if it fits. I'll look for a shop with return policy just in case.
Thanks for the help. If anybody has further suggestions I'd love to hear them.

[/QUOTE]I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
Thanks for the help. If anybody has further suggestions I'd love to hear them.[/QUOTE]
Read carefully my previous post:
you don't have to be worry, the touchscreen, lcd and lcm are geometrically (length x width) identical!

I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
Thanks for the help. If anybody has further suggestions I'd love to hear them.[/QUOTE]
Read carefully my previous post:
you don't have to be worry, the touchscreen, lcd and lcm are geometrically (length x width) identical![/QUOTE]
Yupp, any LCM will fit on any model of HD2.

I wasn't sure which part was identical but if the digitizers are then what I ordered should do the trick. Digitizer should arrive this week so hopefully I'll have something to report about
edit: Digitizer arrived and fits perfectly. I guess my phone was some weird mutation. Solution is to just buy a digitizer with the correct connection, job done.
Oh and getting the right tape is a total *****. I had to take everything apart again because my tape wasn't strong enough!

I thought I'd post my findings and produce some cliffnotes on how I fixed my HD2.
Firstly, if you search youtube for "leo as" and "leo dis" you will find the official HTC videos on how to assemble and dis-assemble the HD2. They make it look easier than it is. Also, they don't separate the digitizer from the screen.
I ordered the tools to "dis" off ebay. Especially the T5 screwdriver was worth getting since it allowed me to find out which digitizer I need. I have a non TMobile version but needed the TM digitizer.
I found that using an old credit card type of card works very well for taking the phone apart. It can reach further into the phone and bends rather than breaking like some of the cheap tools from ebay.
Especially for separating the digitizer and screen it's great. I heated up the digitizer & lcd combo in the oven for a couple of minutes like the video advertised for taking the middle part of the phone apart (you'll see in the vid). Here comes the interesting part: Instead of sliding the card / tool all the way across the screen (between screen and digi), it's enough to just separate it around the edges. There is no glue or adhesive in the middle. It seems obvious now but I got lots of glue all over the LCD which was a bit** to clean.
Another tip that is worth repeating is getting the cheap double sided tape from ebay which is meant for Iphone digitizers (3M branded). I got three of them for £1 incl delivery. I used it to put the "middle" of the phone together. Screen and digi I did with cheap double sided tape which is working but I regret somewhat.
Another tip would be the whit cable (flash?) which goes on the bottom of the mainboard. I put it on top to start with. It's easy to mix up. Also it makes sense to put one end on before you put down the mainboard because that way you still have proper access.
Make sure you have good tape and be patient. I had crap tape and just slammed things together because I was so keen to see if the phone still works. I had to take it all apart again which almost broke the phone because it was coming apart in all sorts of places.
Overall it's like a big, fragile puzzle. I got the phone from a family member who had dropped it so all I had to get was the digitizer and tape. Now I have the best phone that ever lived
If anybody has questions, I feel like I know the hardware of the HD2 inside out.

I also took mine apart to replace the digitizer. I haven't got the new one yet though. I also watched the take apart vid on youtube. Unlike you I didn't disconnect the white wire from under the board. As a matter of fact, I left the other wires attached to the mainboard and just disconnected them from the GPS, camera and Bluetooth boards. At the end of the little channel that the wires are in, there was a little metal tab that held the wires in place. I just bent the tab up to remove the wires. Like you I used a piece of credit card to loosen the glued pieces.

[Q] Broken screen

Hi,
I stepped on my HTC HD2 (European version) and now the screen is broken. Actually the glass istself is fine, it's something underneath it. First some black spots appeared, then they started spreading around the screen perimeter. (See attached images).
My question is what do I need to replace? The whole package? The glass? LCD screen? Digitaliser? Or are they all same thing?
Thank You.

LCD is cracked.
LCD & Digitizer glass are bonded together & can be separated.
Normal scenario is dead digitizer & removal of delicate LCD can be difficult, as you are saving Digitizer you should be OK ! take extreme care of all ribbon cables ...
You can buy these 2 parts already assembled or individually.
Worth also noting that the HD" EU model & USA T-Mobile screens & connector are not the same so do research before committing on parts purchase.
T-Mobile USA is easier to repair as has socket connector but EU version has solder connector.
Looking a photo you have EU version ...

Mister B said:
LCD is cracked.
LCD & Digitizer glass are bonded together & can be separated.
Normal scenario is dead digitizer & removal of delicate LCD can be difficult, as you are saving Digitizer you should be OK ! take extreme care of all ribbon cables ...
You can buy these 2 parts already assembled or individually.
Worth also noting that the HD" EU model & USA T-Mobile screens & connector are not the same so do research before committing on parts purchase.
T-Mobile USA is easier to repair as has socket connector but EU version has solder connector.
Looking a photo you have EU version ...
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So all I need is this part HTC Touch HD2 T8585 LCD?
P.S. Screen is fully responsive, just the black dots...

assuming you dismantle & assemble it without damaging any ribbon cables.
Most people seem to have issues with button/digitizer ribbon due to bad handling ...
also connector soldering is required if buying LCD part separate ...
Black/greenish oily dots are LCD fluid I expect.

Had the same problem with my old phone. After checking with a repair service, it was actually cheaper to buy a new one on ebay instead of getting it repaired.

HawkEurope said:
Had the same problem with my old phone. After checking with a repair service, it was actually cheaper to buy a new one on ebay instead of getting it repaired.
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I know. I asked official HTC service in my country, ant they said it would cost 350$ So I'm thinking of buying broken part myself and find someone, who could fix it for less money. We'll see how it goes

emiliukas said:
I know. I asked official HTC service in my country, ant they said it would cost 350$ So I'm thinking of buying broken part myself and find someone, who could fix it for less money. We'll see how it goes
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The Cheapest Way is to fix your Cracked Displayproblem by yourself. You can use US und EU Touchscreen-Glases and LCD-Displays. HTC has two Versions: With Soldering ( the 295 Version ) and Click On without Soldering ( 300er Version 2 ). Both are Working in EU-Models perfect. I preffer the better 300er Version...
Now i´m working since a couple of days ( finished today the 1st quarter from my instuctions ) on my DO IT YOURSELF Web-Project and i will bring this forward the next few Days if i have a little Time. Here the Link:
mperlitsch.hintergrundbild.com/htc_hd2.htm
It´s complete in German ( because this is my Language and the Reason for my poor englisch here ), but i bet you can do that Step by Step when you look at my Pictures. Remember: It´s not finished yet, only 25%. I will write the whole Process to Change a complete "Touch-LCD Modul" and Parts ( Glas or LCD from 295er and 300er Version ). It´s really easy to separate the Module e.g. Glas from LCD ( i need 30 Sec. to do that without heating up only with a simple thin Guitar-Plec). The Only problem is to find the correct adhesive Sticker tape. The 3M Brands with 2mm is perfect to Tape the Glas and LCD together.
I recommend for every 1st Timer to buy a complete 300er Click On Touch/LCD Modul. It´s ready to use and a easy; fast and Cheap way. And if you destroy the Glas in 1-2 Years, you can Replace only the Glas without Soldering.
Best Regards and excuse my poor english,
Michael

T8585 housing to fit T9193

Looks to swap out the banged up housing on my T9193. can someone confirm if the T8585 housing will fit and work? Not sure if the 3G radio requires different internals or different antenna tape within the housing. thanks in advance

I'm sure the back case will be same on the Telstra T9193 & T8585.
If yours measures 120.5mm in length & the audio jack protrudes in a moulded lump on back cover then should be fine. Just don't use a copy back housing from likes of eBay as quality & fit is simply awful, find a grade A used genuine housing.
Only the T-Mobile USA (TMOUS) HD2 rear housing is different & meassures 122mm in length & can be easily recognized as the audio jack is all smoothed in without raised moulding lump ...

ive bought an ebay T8585 housing before and it was great. not sure if it was a copy but it was marketed as genuine and fits nicely. my T8585 looks like new again. good to know the T8585 one fits the T9193! yes has the lump. thanks for the info!

You got a link to the eBay source of your known good housing as always handy for people to have option of buying from tested sources.
Hope the refurb goes well ...