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Glass top for XDA II?

Hello,
I am looking to purchase a glass top for my HTC Himalaya (XDAII). Does anyone know where I can get it from?
Thanks you.

abohsali,
Do you mean a new touch-screen?
Codenix.

Hello,
No, only the glass top on top of the digitizer. the digitizer is intact.
Thanks

hhmmmm maybe i'm way off but as i understand it then
the xda is lcd and then a plastic layer which is the touch-screen
mine sure dont have glass over the touch-screen of cause i have a xda1

All pdas have an LCD touch screen but there is a glass top of the LCD. When you use the stylus and tap on the screen it is on the glass top that you are tapping.

the touch part is not a part of the lcd screen itself
it's a semi soft layer on top of the lcd and can be changed without
changing the lcd
there is no glass on top of it and this is why people spend coins on
screenprotecters to put on top of the touchscreen
i have a link to a online store which sell both lcd's and touchscreens for xda1 but i dont think they work on xda2's

i`m also looking for a digitizer for an xdaII. not found once yet, xda digitixers are for sale for about $60, which is a bargain in my opinion, but when you look at the xdaII there is only one ribbon cable for the screen which incorporates the lcd and digitizer so a repair appears to be very tricky. I`ll keep looking though

Hello-I need help finding a place that in the USA can repair my xdaII. I just dropped it on my marble floor -- OOPS! I thought you may have heard of a place for me to send it?? I believe I've broken the lcd & glass...it functions fine but has major cracks/shatter marks thoughout the screen...Let me know if you can help & thank you

Hi, I have managed to brake the Touch Screen (not the LCD Display, but the Toch Pad Layer) of my XDA 2. I am looking replacement parts. If any one can advise me on cost and located preferably in UK (for sending off for repair).
I have found these sites:
http://www.pdasmart.com/pdaphonexdaii.htm
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...rs-Full+Service+Repairs~action~updateunit.htm
they are selling Touchscreen Replacement for US$125 (by Post)
Thanks..
Roy

found digitizer seller on ebay
i found the digitizer seller on ebay, the only problem is, is there anybody that can teach me how to replace the digitizer ? cos' the seller said that i need to solder the digitizer.
this is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-O2-XDA-II-M...ryZ41343QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

How to polish or replace the screen on a Topaz?

My Topaz screen has developed a disappointing amount of scuff marks in the four months I've had it, making it not quite as clear to read in a few specific areas as I'd like.
Does anyone know of products or services to polish or replace the screen?
And, thereafter, any product (preferably cheap so I can replace it occasionally as needed) which will protect the screen without noticeably reducing the touch sensitivity? (Since the Topaz touchscreen just isn't quite as good as some of its competitors in sensitivity to start with).
Thanks!
Jay

you have to replace the digitizer, do a search on "digitizer" in this forum. you can get them as low as 20$ on ebay. I just bought one, but I haven't got it yet.. with screen protector I don't know..

if you still have the htc warranty u should send it in

shayan.k said:
if you still have the htc warranty u should send it in
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does warranty cover scratch marks that we made? No right?

warranty wouldn't cover this, I think
wenxi said:
does warranty cover scratch marks that we made? No right?
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I checked with the authorized vendor from whom I purchased my device. They replied that the warranty doesn't cover screen scratches. Much as I'd like the warranty to cover this, I can't see how it should...
Given that warranties, by statute here in Spain, are 2 years, I'm not going to void it by opening the device and replacing the digitizer myself (my device is less than six months old, and something more important - and covered by a non-voided warranty - might happen in the next 18 months). So I'll check with official tech support and see what they charge for replacing the screen (in a way that doesn't void the warranty).
Oh well...
Jay

oh ok sorry for that, now i understand.
let me ask you a question. are there dust particles getting into your device? if so then you can ask them to replace the digitilizer for you.
for me dust was getting into the screen on the top left corner and i told them and they called me and told me that they were going to replace the digitilizer.

Nope, no dust, just my own scratches. Heh.
Yeah, I'd seen the discussions about dust getting in. Unfortunately, I don't have that problem to leverage as a way to get HTC to pay for my new digitizer screen :-}
Thanks anyway everyone, cheers.
Jay
shayan.k said:
oh ok sorry for that, now i understand.
let me ask you a question. are there dust particles getting into your device? if so then you can ask them to replace the digitilizer for you.
for me dust was getting into the screen on the top left corner and i told them and they called me and told me that they were going to replace the digitilizer.
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This is what screen protectors are for. HTC phones comes with one in the box. All the phones I own, their screens look brand new. The HTC Screen protectors are actually pretty nice quality.

Same, look on Ebay for some good screen protectors...

Quik - HTC Touch Diamond2 Twin Screen Protector Pack - these are fantastic ! A class above the standard one- if anything better ssurface than the stanard screen.. and yes you're supposed to put them on at the beginning , but you might fine that they cover the scratches well enough
get them from Amazon

broken digitizer

Hey all,
Had my HD2 for about 3 weeks now, while walking yesterday I tripped and fell, this caused the digitizer to break. I have contacted HTC on a quote for repair. Seeing as they quoted 200 euros, I can't afford to have it fixed. I do have the skills myself to fix the device, all I need is a replacement digitizer. After many hours searching I have yet to find one on sale.
The LCD panel underneath is fine it's just the digitizer that has been shattered. Stunningly it does still responds to input, but having small shards of glass in my fingers isn't ideal.
Can anybody here help?
Thanks in advance,
Ihadabadname

ihadabadname said:
Hey all,
Had my HD2 for about 3 weeks now, while walking yesterday I tripped and fell, this caused the digitizer to break. I have contacted HTC on a quote for repair. Seeing as they quoted 200 euros, I can't afford to have it fixed. I do have the skills myself to fix the device, all I need is a replacement digitizer. After many hours searching I have yet to find one on sale.
The LCD panel underneath is fine it's just the digitizer that has been shattered. Stunningly it does still responds to input, but having small shards of glass in my fingers isn't ideal.
Can anybody here help?
Thanks in advance,
Ihadabadname
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I have been able to find digitizers for other models from HTC on ebay.
But currently there isn't anybody offering a spare HD2 digitizer, Does anybody know how I may be able to get my hands on one?
I have vacuum packed my HD2 for now to stop corrosion. Hopefully I can find a replacement part soon.
Thanks for reading,
Ihadabadname

Hi! How did you manage to seperate the digitizer from the lcd without crushing the lcd?? I tried and now my lcd is useless I've found a new digitizer on ebay, but not the lcd screen, and I need both.. Do you know where I can find a new one??

New HD2 Display Case?

Hello guys,
today my hd2 fell on the floor and the display cracked. the lcd and touchscreen are still working fine, even in the area where its cracked.
Is there a chance just to replace only the plastic case on the lcd? Or do i have to completly renew it?
Thanks!

Nope, sorry.
There's no plastic display on the HTC, nor anything plastic. The LCD is soldered to the digitizer and normally both should be replaced. They cost around 100$, and the replacement is about 200$ in the HTC center. You do the math, it's the price for a sec hand HD2. Otherwise, you can buy and change the digitizer (costs around 50$). But this is a very delicate operation to do by our own -you have to cut the LCD from the cracked digitizer and do many other things. As someone have said for some other reason "it is an easy operation, but if you have no experience in soldering, do not try to learn it on your laptop motherboard". So, your choice is between repairing it in HTC for 200$ and "repairing" it some other service for 100$, with questionable quality and voiding your warranty.
As you may guess, I have walked that road already. My HD2 was 1 week old. After some sleepless nights (as I was wondering what to do AND because the "perfectly working cracked screen" had cut my fingers) I sold it 100-120€ under the second hand market price and found a new one. That's also my advice to you. I.e. the first one. The second one is to buy a silicon cover for your next HD2.
ingrdgrbl said:
Hello guys,
today my hd2 fell on the floor and the display cracked. the lcd and touchscreen are still working fine, even in the area where its cracked.
Is there a chance just to replace only the plastic case on the lcd? Or do i have to completly renew it?
Thanks!
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broken screen glass

so.. my screen glass has been broked.
I bought the phone through the UK (im from Israel) and not through a carrier.
so im screwed.. you think a private store could fix my glass? i mean things are pretty bad.. the screen is STILL showing everything..
but the glass is broken badly.. even the capcitive button is broken and there is a crack that shows the led light of the front buttons...
do you think its fixable? I'm aware it will cost alot and I dont care that it wil..
the question is, is it fixable?
and if its.. wont they put a regular glass instead of gorilla glass? i will loss glass toughness huh..?

OHDUSER said:
so.. my screen glass has been broked.
I bought the phone through the UK (im from Israel) and not through a carrier.
so im screwed.. you think a private store could fix my glass? i mean things are pretty bad.. the screen is STILL showing everything..
but the glass is broken badly.. even the capcitive button is broken and there is a crack that shows the led light of the front buttons...
do you think its fixable? I'm aware it will cost alot and I dont care that it wil..
the question is, is it fixable?
and if its.. wont they put a regular glass instead of gorilla glass? i will loss glass toughness huh..?
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Does the screen still responsive to touch in spite of the damage? If yes, probably you just need to fix a new glass. On eBay for an iphone it costs around £15-30 to fix it (service included). If it's not responsive to touch then you have to change another piece (digitizer) which is more expensive, around £75-150 for SGS2 (without the service).
Check on eBay for "i9100 screen lcd digitizer" or hit the link
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkp...d+digitizer&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=2&_sc=1
Of course, as you'll have to pay the service in Israel, you should know the average price for this in your region better than me.
It can definitely be repaired, so don't worry too much.
Good luck!
PS.: Don not worry too much about the gorilla glass either, as your gorilla glass wasn't so tough, was it? Anyway, it is possible that the replacement is a gorilla as well, who knows...

OHDUSER said:
so.. my screen glass has been broked.
I bought the phone through the UK (im from Israel) and not through a carrier.
so im screwed.. you think a private store could fix my glass? i mean things are pretty bad.. the screen is STILL showing everything..
but the glass is broken badly.. even the capcitive button is broken and there is a crack that shows the led light of the front buttons...
do you think its fixable? I'm aware it will cost alot and I dont care that it wil..
the question is, is it fixable?
and if its.. wont they put a regular glass instead of gorilla glass? i will loss glass toughness huh..?
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It's really easy to replace the screen yourself. You have to change the whole glass and screen as they are bonded together.
I've got a used screen for sale, look at my sig below

Isnt gorrila glass supposed to be so tough ? i myself had a screen scratched frm one time putting the phone in my pocket with a key along with it !!

atype007 said:
Isnt gorrila glass supposed to be so tough ? i myself had a screen scratched frm one time putting the phone in my pocket with a key along with it !!
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Tough, as in harder to crack/break. Not scratch proof ^^
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I could be wrong but isnt the glass on the SAMOLED consturction a part of a whole thing? I mean you can have the glass just replaced you need to get the entire screen, I see a lot of people posting spare screens on the other thread, quality is of question though if its a real SAMOLED Plus or just a Class A replacement.

yea the touch is working just fine..
just worried about the fact that there are cracks where i can see the light of the buttons coming out....
I hope it can be fixed... hopefully with gorilla glass...

any 1 got anymore tips?

Please let us know what route you take and the outcome. You know, just in case.
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I can't read Hebrew but I'm guessing since they sell phones in Israel they probably have an authorized repair center there. Take it to them and at least your warranty will remain intact.
http://www.samsung.com/il/consumer/...nes/smartphones/index.idx?pagetype=subtype_p2

BarryH_GEG said:
I can't read Hebrew but I'm guessing since they sell phones in Israel they probably have an authorized repair center there. Take it to them and at least your warranty will remain intact.
http://www.samsung.com/il/consumer/...nes/smartphones/index.idx?pagetype=subtype_p2
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That's actually not a link to s2. In israel s2 promotion started but no actuall contracts or selling availaibe but it will be very soon and its more expensive there that many other countries so will be the repair in it.

atype007 said:
That's actually not a link to s2. In israel s2 promotion started but no actuall contracts or selling availaibe but it will be very soon and its more expensive there that many other countries so will be the repair in it.
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I only posted that so OP could find a service center. They should be able to repair a SGS2 even if it's not sold there.
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its sold here.. by all 3 carriers..
expesnive..
yet they wont fix my sgs2..
i need a private stoe.. just hoping it will put new gorilla glass into it..
any other tips?

Hi, I am rfrom the UK, and I bought my galaxy s2 from a selleron amazon, so does it come with warranty because it is a UK modal and I'm in the UK, so say if my screen broke, would I be able to contact Samsung and ask them to repair it, obviously for a cost.

any 1 else? maybe some 1 who had it?

This is on topic but won't help you My unfortunate experience
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15683149&postcount=22

atype007 said:
Isnt gorrila glass supposed to be so tough ? i myself had a screen scratched frm one time putting the phone in my pocket with a key along with it !!
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you probably sat down, or ran. causing your pants to squeeze the key and the phone against your leg. This exerts more force than you realize. I have the Black tie protection plan on my CAPTIVATE from best buy, I Cracked the screen in half against some stairs because of poor gps reception. one hand on the top one on the bottom of the phone, battery cover off, and PUSH!!!!!, however before it was in two, i took my house keys and tried to scratch the glass without any luck untill about 30lbs of force then light scratches started to appear. i have not put keys in my pocket with my cell phone since my Samsung B7610 Pro got F'ed badly even with a screen protector. keys+phone+pocket+sitting/running=scratches