Hey guys, did some searching around here but couldn't find exactly what i was looking for...Long story short... I dropped my phone, shattered the screen real good. luckily i have the insurance and blah blah blah.. Now two things.
1.) I am looking for the most up to date current STOCK tmous ROM so when i give it to them for repair, there will be no questions asked.
2.) My touch screen still works fine, just the glass is broke. I looked on ebay and all i could find was glass and digitizer, but i don't need the digitizer, just the glass.. is it possible to find JUST the glass? Cause even if i buy a digitizer too still cheaper than sending it off for repair.
Although I'd like to receive a NEW phone, cause i'm trying to get rid of it and, "New" sells better then "Dropped once but new glass!"
http://www.t-mobile.com/wmupgrade/
Thanks, any ideas on getting just a glass replacement? or am i gonna fork over 90$ for a glass/digitizer
sorry i have no idea on screen glass replacement
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Hi everyone, after 18mths my HTC Touch (Elf) touchscreen has stopped working! I did a soft reset and hard reset, but now in the hard reset it asks me to touch the screen to setup Windows Mobile, however I cannot do it as the screen does not work!
There is no cracks or even scratches as I use the screen protector. I have been reading about LCD's & Digitilizers, but cannot work out which one I need..
Can someone please help me. I want to buy a kit off eBay to repair it but not sure exactly what I need.
Any help will be great!
Do you guys think US$200 is a good price for a HTC Touch Duel with no scratches, as new ? I can buy one for this price, but have never used a dual, and would love my original htc touch to be fixed...
About mine:
- 18mths Old
- No scratches or damage
- Slight corrosion on the plastic where sim card etc goes, not internally but just on the mirror type plastic there is slight green corrosion but it can clean off easily.
- never been in water or anything like that!
Touch screen does not respond to touches anymore, this happened over about 2wks.. it started to not work now and again, then it switched off automatically a couple of times over that period... now it is not responding at all for about 10 days now!
I took to vodaphone and it is out of warranty, I am insured, but it is a load of bullcrap to get insurance, and even if you do you still need to pay a premium of between $150-$275 (AU$) so i might aswell either juszt pay to get it fixed or do it myself.
Cancelling Insurance on this phone ASAP, never getting insurance ever again, only for the first 12mths if phone is over $1000
insurance is lame, and only benefits if phone is lost or stolen.
cheers any1 that can assist me!
You need a digitizer, about $20 from eBay, easy to replace, just see Service Manual for HTC Touch. Better still if you'll get the entire front faceplate with digitizer already attached, simply because it makes your life a lot easier, all you'll need to do it connect the digitizer and assemble the unit.
thankx so much enigma1nz, i was thinking only the digitalizer was needed, but what is the diff between the lcd & digitalizer? I mean in functions etc.
thanku so much for ur time.
I will be ordering the replacement peices, do you think I should do myself or take to a repairer. I am tech savvy, I build PC's, replace RAM etc.. so it should be easy, yea?
cheers
x86 said:
thankx so much enigma1nz, i was thinking only the digitalizer was needed, but what is the diff between the lcd & digitalizer? I mean in functions etc.
thanku so much for ur time.
I will be ordering the replacement peices, do you think I should do myself or take to a repairer. I am tech savvy, I build PC's, replace RAM etc.. so it should be easy, yea?
cheers
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LCD is the screen itself, it shows the information, digitizer is responsible for the touch function. It is relatively easy to replace, simply because the design of the device allows for direct connection with no soldering involved. There is a service manual with photos floating around somewhere, I think even on this forum. Just search for it.
Thanks Enigma1NZ, I actually got a pdf of the dissasemble guide for the htc touch, so should be perfect, I just ordered a digitizer off eBay for only AU$13.60 inc. delivery, so that is awesome!
I got a call from my insurance company today, they want $175 excess if the phone is 'approved' for insurance, plus they kill the imei number too, i told her not to worry and I'm cancelling insurance (already paid $180 all up).... damn rip off, maybe okay while in warranty, but otherwise I will not be making that mistake again!
I will keep ya'll updated, and will be videoing me pulling apart & replacing so I will upload it 4 others too.
P.S enigma, love ur photos posted in myspace.. nice work
I love Touch for the simplicity and straightforwardness of its build, I was surprised the housing was so easy and reasonably cheap to replace (I am thinking of getting mine in red...or purple...). The worst digitizer replacement has to be for 1-gen Iphone and LG Prada. Blasted capacitive screens are the way of the future though and are pleasure to use.
Thanks, i got you added. Let us know how you went. Insurance companies are a bloody rip-off artists playing on our insecurities. I deal with them often when it comes to repairs. Makes no sense to insure after a warranty period simply due to technology depreciaton - you end up paying more in excess than the device is worth at the time.
Yeah the phone looks fairly simple in its housing, I have played around with it a bit... I was actually seriously thinking about replacing my housing while I was in there to white, since I saw the Magic I love the whiteness! I would love a silver housing though, that is the ultimate but have only found white so far.
I will keep you'all updated here with photos 'n video with what I do change.
I was going to buy a prada actually, I think the screen and whole look is amazing, It was tempting but I am very satisfied I chose my touch over the Motorola Razr, Prada and Touch... Touch wins
Cheers again enigma1nz.
I heard LG screens lose sensitivity over time.
Hi, a friend of mine talked to me yesterday about his touch. It seems he has the same problem of the digitizer stoping to work.
Where can I find the service manual and do you know of a good place to buy the digitier?
Tanks!
jgaviota said:
Hi, a friend of mine talked to me yesterday about his touch. It seems he has the same problem of the digitizer stoping to work.
Where can I find the service manual and do you know of a good place to buy the digitier?
Tanks!
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There's a sticky topic at the top of this forum with several service manuals that you can use. As for buying the digitizer, ebay and dealextreme.com have them for cheap.
barlw said:
There's a sticky topic at the top of this forum with several service manuals that you can use. As for buying the digitizer, ebay and dealextreme.com have them for cheap.
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Thank you!
I really appreciate your help!
x86 said:
Yeah the phone looks fairly simple in its housing, I have played around with it a bit... I was actually seriously thinking about replacing my housing while I was in there to white, since I saw the Magic I love the whiteness! I would love a silver housing though, that is the ultimate but have only found white so far.
I will keep you'all updated here with photos 'n video with what I do change.
I was going to buy a prada actually, I think the screen and whole look is amazing, It was tempting but I am very satisfied I chose my touch over the Motorola Razr, Prada and Touch... Touch wins
Cheers again enigma1nz.
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Hi... I need your help, I need to change my digitizer, so I want to know you ordered only digitizer or one already fixed on casing as Enigma told you ??
Pls let me know..Thanks
Get a Digitizer and fix em on.
So yea, I dropped my phone the other daymad and cracked the screen(). Now the phone still works fine, registers touch perfectly, no distortion of colors or anything. Leading me to believe that its just the outer glass part that needs replacing.
Anyone know how much that would be? Should i even bother, or just try selling it? Appreciate any and all help.
Check ebay for replacement parts. I've seen screens on there b4.
This would be what you are looking for if the digitizer can easily be removed from your cracked screen.
http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateBlk.htm
Not sure what prices are like on ebay, might be able to find cheaper elsewhere. Does give you a starting point though.
taking apart the g1 is a beeeech, so be careful with that
yeah, I second that. I have taken apart a few and the one that I was the most careful with I fubared a ribbon cable.
But yes, the digitizer is all you should need. My digitizer broke in three places but still worked great, no bleeding (cause it wasnt the lcd) and exactly what you are describing. USE THE MANUAL!
THanks for the help, and all the quick replies. Ill look into taking it apart and if it worth it. If not ill just try selling it off to someone who is more capable.
Sell on ebay, buy on craigslist
I had a water damaged G1 which I just sold on eBay for $130, then bought a fully functional G1 on Craigslist for $175. So basically I replaced my phone for $45. The phone wouldn't even turn on, but people out there are buying for parts. A good deal considering a digitizer will run you at least $65.
Well I decided that i'm not gonna bother with it. Way too much trouble, so if anyone wants to buy it send me a PM. Thanks again guys.
Does anyone know where to get a replacement screen for the Streak. I know the LCD screen is bonded to the front glass for extra strength, so I will have to replace both. I contacted Dell and they said I would have to buy a whole new device because they don't offer repairs for the device.
Any help would be great.
For now your best bet is to keep your eyes open for a faulty Streak for sale. Over the coming months you'll find screens etc become available from China.
Thanks for the response. I was afraid this was the case. At least my streak is still useable as just the front glass broke. Nothing like trying to read between the cracks in the glass lol. Thanks though.
I have seen 2 or 3 floating around on Ebay, Screens that is.
Called Dell a second time today and they told me no managers were available to talk to me. They insured me that they are working on repair options for the device though. Made me feel much better HA HA
Guess I'll have to wait a while and deal with the cracks. Thanks to all who replied.
anyone know how i can get just the glass replaced on my tab? In canada would be better but I suppose the us would work too. I could probably manage to find someone to replace it just need to get the glass in my hand. I searched on Ebay and the web in general, but nothing specific to just the glass.
I'm also curious about that. because mine is broken and I can not find anything. only full screens. but everything works just the glass is broken
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACER-Iconia...151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256dddc7ff
3 Left. Looks like the damage will be $145 usd shipped to a U.S. residence, add another $20 bucks or so to get it into Canada.
wow... it is very expensive... i think buy death iconia will be better rational option
Acer charged me $200us to replace the glass, they also replaced the entire housing as part of the repair. I found it a better deal than spending almost the same to do it myself without the new housing...
Dropped my naked & beloved Note3 onto the concrete.
Screen is cracked, wacom encoder still seems good (, but I'll test it more thoroughly tonight.)
Have any of you replaced (or used a repair service to replace) only the cover glass?
Comments on your experiences are welcomed - costs, places selling parts, bad experiences, things to watch out for, etc.
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Dropped my naked & beloved Note3 onto the concrete.
Screen is cracked, wacom encoder still seems good (, but I'll test it more thoroughly tonight.)
Have any of you replaced (or used a repair service to replace) only the cover glass?
Comments on your experiences are welcomed - costs, places selling parts, bad experiences, things to watch out for, etc.
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Ouchie! Bad! I'd say tongue in cheek, since it's gorilla glass, use gorilla glue... But that'd be bad.... I'd suggest a whole display assembly but have zero experience so can't say for sure.
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First quote I got from a repair service is $190 "out the door". About $130 for the LCD+Wacom Digitizer+Glass assembly and $50+tax for labor.
I understand the issue is that the gorilla glass is glued to the digitizer, so repair shops regard the process of cover glass replacement to be too risky/involved to deal with.
Found a video on youtube of a guy doing it... he said something like "you've got to get the glass too hot to touch in order to melt the glue" and "it takes about 45 minutes to carefully remove the glass". Ugh.
Maybe I'll price out LCD assemblies and do the work myself... anybody know a reputable parts supplier that is NOT in Hong Kong / China / Taiwan ?
bftb0 said:
First quote I got from a repair service is $190 "out the door". About $130 for the LCD+Wacom Digitizer+Glass assembly and $50+tax for labor.
I understand the issue is that the gorilla glass is glued to the digitizer, so repair shops regard the process of cover glass replacement to be too risky/involved to deal with.
Found a video on youtube of a guy doing it... he said something like "you've got to get the glass too hot to touch in order to melt the glue" and "it takes about 45 minutes to carefully remove the glass". Ugh.
Maybe I'll price out LCD assemblies and do the work myself... anybody know a reputable parts supplier that is NOT in Hong Kong / China / Taiwan ?
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I dealt with (Etrade Supply) before and they are pretty good.
I once tried to replace my gorilla glass and it was a bad experience. The Digitizer part was so fragile I destroyed it lol.
so I had to buy a full LCD+Wacom Digitizer+Glass assembly. That was way back.
I think if you are willing to spend a $150 + your time to install it. mine as well buy a used Note 3 from Ebay they run now around $150 to $180.
Good luck to you Sir and sorry to hear what happened to your phone.
Sczar said:
I think if you are willing to spend a $150 + your time to install it. mine as well buy a used Note 3 from Ebay they run now around $150 to $180.
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Thanks. I looked at a bunch of those LOCA gluing vids on youtube and started pricing things (both parts and used phones) last night, and came to pretty much the same conclusion.
I suppose I could buy a used phone and attempt the less expensive (glass replacement) repair method - if it succeded, I could resell either of the two. And there would be no reason to hurry the repair that way.
I'll get it squared away eventually. I'm hoping to find an OEM part number list someplace - I get the impression that there are a ton of grey/aftermarket replacement parts (eg non-laminated, untempered glass lens or even non-Wacom digitizers), and there are sellers that don't pay attention to those details (or just flat-out misrepresent junk as something else).