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somehelp xda2 screen broken need replacement

cmon guys ive been reading this forum for ages and how come there is no answers for getting a replacement screen lcd for the xda2 someone must sell them are they not the same as some sort of ipaq or whatever i have a good orange m1000 with a cracked lcd and want to purchase a new screen but not having much luck the phone is still in good order ie recieves calls and messages and works with activesync but i cant see screen.... sumone help

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I don't think they sell replacement LCD screens because the cost to purchase would be close to the cost of replacing the phone, not to mention nearly impossible from a maintenance standpoint due to all the minute dis-assembly and PCB connections. I had an XDAII (Siemens SX-56) which had the same problem as yours - screen was cracked and phone still worked but was hard to use with the screen messed up. I ended up buying another unit from someone else so I now have two of them (I use the broken one for spare parts). Just this month I upgraded again to the MDAIII (Audiovox XV-5600) so I can sell you my Siemens SX-56 if you want a replacement unit. Just drop me a note at [email protected].

I can't comment on cost but replacing the Screen is simple. The hardest part is removing the black plastic cover without damaging it or the case.
All that is needed is a very small philips (Jewellers size) a T7 TORX driver and small flat head or similar, to seperate the case.
It's only one ribbon cable to connect the screen to the board but there are 2 different connectors so if you can find a supplier (I'm looking for some of these as well) then make sure that it matches the connector on your board.
These pics aren't that clear and I don't have any screens to show. One is just the plane ribbon cable that slides in the same as the XDA1 the other is a plug and socket.
XDA2 boards

Are you sure about the torx being a T7, I have always used a T6 torx driver.

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I had my serial port fixed by www.ppctechs.com and they do screens for $120.

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Are you sure about the torx being a T7, I have always used a T6 torx driver.
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No, you're right it's T6 but a T7 fits well enough to undo them
The screens ppctechs sell are only the touch screens not the the complete assembly which is what I need.

If you ever find a screen replacement, you can use my guided tour on how to open an XDA2, MDAII...
I've been looking for a replacement housing without any luck... Well, the only place I've found sells the housing for an arm and a leg... They must be joking! :evil:
Good luck!
Rayan

How to open the Alpines case to change LCD?

I have a replacement screen fror my Alpine. I located a site a while ago which showed in text and photos how to open up the xda IIi, but now I can't find it and I don't want to break anything guessing, any help would be appreciated.

Hi,
Can you please tell me where did you get the replacement screen ? I bought Alpine 5 days back and suddenly its screen is not working anymore. (PDA is fine only touchpad is not working). I can install all softwares and it works ok, but no more touch sensitive.
Rgds,
Qbukhari

qbukhari said:
Hi,
Can you please tell me where did you get the replacement screen ? I bought Alpine 5 days back and suddenly its screen is not working anymore. (PDA is fine only touchpad is not working). I can install all softwares and it works ok, but no more touch sensitive.
Rgds,
Qbukhari
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I got the screen from here, http://www.runpda.com/ , it cost £93.00
including shipping. But I got stung by UK Customs for £38.00 Tax, rip-off, so it cost me £131.00 in total. I've bought from this part of the world before and not been charged by taxman, its just the luck of the draw.
Someone suggested this place in the UK, but I had already ordered, if anybody tries this one, post costs etc for everyone. Mobile Repair Centre in London. 177a North end road 0207 610 3103.
I used this manual to open case, all the instructions are ok,
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Himalaya/Himalaya-Service-Manual/
they only bit that is confusing is the opening of the black plastic cover, basically follow manuals instructions to open cover by pen holder side, then slid a thin piece of plastic in the gap and slid along (I made a plastic tool from cutting a thickish plastic bottle). In the picture it looks like you place it in the SD slot, this is not the case, just slid along the edge of the gap you have created by the pen holder. :lol:

Hi again,
Forgot to mention, that the internally the screen just pushs onto a connector on the motherboard (just pull gently upwards to remove). I would disconnect it and reconnect it, and put your Alpine back together, just to see whether it was loose or not) Please ensure you use the write screw drivers as the screws are very small and you don't want to round them off), you need a mini philips screwdriver and a T6 size Torc screwdriver.
I'm not sure where you bought it from but if it is retail, then I would exchange or get your money back, if like me you bought privately then I hope my info helps you.

How to Disassemble Cingular 8125?

I managed to knock my 8125 off the counter while charging, landing on the charging connector and snapping the USB connector off the motherboard. Does anybody know where I can find instructions on how to disassemble the 8125 so I can attempt to re-solder it to the board. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a link to the Wizard Service Manual
http://www.box.net/public/4enzlr1l8c

This is what Ive been looking for....Thanks for the link.
This site is EXCELLENT.

Thank you very much for the link. I was able to take it apart with no problems and then solder the Mini-USB connector back in place on the board, with no problems. The phone works great again, charging and tethering, and transferring data. Thanks again.

hey thanks a lot for the link...and also for Reighvin for proving that its possible cuz the same EXACT thing happend to my brother....

It takes a steady hand, and I suggest a magnifying glass on a stand to help see the 5 contract points. They are tiny and very close together.

im having trouble taking out the back housing!!! the 8125 is a little different to the MDA onthe diagram...who did u do it?

About removing the batter cover, and the top cover around the the camera...
The battery cover is simple. But the camera cover requires to gently pry it up around the edges. Be especially careful around the top of the phone, as there are a couple plastic clips there.
Once the covers are off, there are 4 screws to be removed. One is under a VOID label. Once they are removed, the board just comes right out of the phone.

oo yeah igot that part, i was having trouble with the full housing in the back because i had to open the keyboard adn then take it out...i just hope soldering it back on work and does the job...becuase the usb part, 1 of the 5 small pins is chopped off...

Reighvin said:
I managed to knock my 8125 off the counter while charging, landing on the charging connector and snapping the USB connector off the motherboard. Does anybody know where I can find instructions on how to disassemble the 8125 so I can attempt to re-solder it to the board. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi! it's nice to know that I'm not alone in this world!... any way I had my wizard strapped arround my nec and Plugged in the car charger at the same time!!! I forgot to unplug it from the car kit before getting off and I pulled the all lot out off car! then I shake it realized that inside the wizard I had a little easter egg surprise!!! So i did what this guy did (but before reading this) and after fews hours I managed to solder the bit back! I got very good eyes!!! and that's comes very handy!!!
The problems is that it lasted fews weeks and now Is giveng me some problems again! so I provably have to take it appart and do it again... But i would prefer to stick a new USB socket in it... Does anyone knows where I can buy one of this mini USB socket?
Best regards

please check the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-284182.html
--tux

8125
just wondering because i have a cingular 8125 myself, is the keyboard a seperate piece from the motherboard, i need to know this because i have a problem with one key on there and its really pissin me off, i did check the service manual, but i want to know if its works the same way?

Malik05 said:
hey thanks a lot for the link...and also for Reighvin for proving that its possible cuz the same EXACT thing happend to my brother....
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Now I have the same problem. The connectors drop out, I can't charge or sync. Any suggestions? I don't know to solder at all.

Removing the back housing on the 8125
Hello Reighvin,
I'm trying to take my 8125 apart to remove the camera module. I have the Wizard service manual and was able to take the battery cover (of course!) and the camera cover off. I also was able to take out the 4 screws holding the back housing on. I was not able to figure out how to take the back housing off, though. The Wizard has a little different housing from the 8125. The Wizard manual shows where there are plastic clips holding the back housing in place. I'm not sure where the 8125 housing clips are.
You said in your posting above that after the screws are removed, the back houseing just lifts out. Didn't you have problems with the plastic clips that still hold it in place? What did you use to pry the back housing out after removing the screws?
Thanks much,

Cingular 8125 GSM Reception Problem
I have replaced the full housing of my cingular 8125 and after that I am phacing a problem with it's signal reception. It can find the provider I can make a phonecall but it cuts the line when it tries to get signal from another transmitter point of the same provider. Does anyone have any idea what might be the problem.
Thanks in advance!!

Hi,
I am looking at replacing the full housing on my MDA Vario. (current one is very badly scratched)
Anyone done a full disassembly of this unit? Any tips or things to watch out for?
Many thanks,
Jon

dismantling O2 Atom housing

Hi,
I have just bought a new O2 atom housing (as my old one is scratched to death), and am currently trying to find a guide or instructions on how to dismantle the phone housing.
I know there are two T screws with void stickers on them that need to be removed at the bottom end of the phone one you slide the battery cover off. I can't see any other screws visible. Apparently there are meant to be 4.
Does anyone have detailed instructions on how to change the housing? I have searched this forum and google, and have come up with nothing much.
Thanks everyone!

There is a fully descriptive video on dismantling the Atom, I cant find it but I had it last year and Im sure you will find it just keep looking. Basically you must remove the camera housing cover and there are two more screws under that, then you run you finger nail between the front and back cover to open the housing, good luck and remember nothing needs to be forced.

try this...http://bible.younet.com/files/2007/03/30/369427.shtml

you have to pop the top half of the rear cover off. it is particularly difficult, and the black strip that runs right around the devices is very soft plastic which gets mashed real easy. try using your fingernail (even that will dent it) and run it around the edge. Once it pops off you will see the other two screws. they also has void stickers on them.
Good luck

this more details http://bbs.pdafans.com/thread-322511-1-1.html

I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads
can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?

hmm i use a precision screwdriver set , try all the size and see which one it fits =)

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I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads
can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?
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be careful with a small plain screwdriver, you'll be ok

i tried dismantling it.. but my objective was to actually remove the camera. couldnt find a way to remove it.. is it possible?

Hi all,
do you know if a Atom Exec housing is compatible with a Xda Atom "classic". Same dimensions i think.
Thanks a lot !

Replacing the display by myself

Hi All...my Display gets looser and looser. (excuse me for my bad english)
Now I still have my old universal, on which the display was broken. Now I want te replace the display of my old universal with my new (1 year old) universal. I got the service manual (pdf) but when reading it I must say that it looks pretty difficult to replace the screen...
so my question if anyone had experience replacing the screen?
Regards
Arjan

Hello Arjan,
I've had my Exec in pieces quite a few times trying to fix a faulty touch screen issue.
It is quite easy to take apart and remove the screen. There should be no more than four screws to remove and the case just unclips.
The screen itself is easily removed once the case is apart. There are just three small ribbon connectors to remove. Your new screen will just slot in and you can put the connectors back on.
Clip the case back together and put the screws back in.
It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to do it carefully. After I'd done it once it took me no more than five minutes.
Good Luck.

Thanx for the reply....
will give it a try

Hi Lakota
I replaced the screen by a new one (lcd + touchscreen) bougt on ebay but the touchscreen didn't work. After cheked all the connections I sent it back to the seller and got a new one, but the problem remains the same. Do you have any idea of what could be the problem and how to fix it?

its the csble running down from screen to jasjar. when sreen get twisted wrong way it breaks the cable inside jasjar. send to pocketpctechs.com for excellent service bro. they will even call u if there are any other issues with your device so when you receive all will be working bro.