Hey there fellas.
Last few weeks i had a problem with my HTC Hero screen not being very responsive. So i went ahead and tried to fix it myself, following the suggestions from the forum thread, especially as I didn't want to lose root. Anyway, long story short, in the process of clamping it and applying pressure to the spot that it was supposed to, my camera lens cover (the glass/plastic bit) broke. The camera is working, it's just the window that's broken.
After all i took it to be serviced at the manufacturer, trying to say that the camera was broken from the start (yea i know ). Today they informed me that the cost to replace the camera is 140 GBP (125 euros). So what i'm trying to do is replace it myself.
I read the service manual and watched the videos in a thread found here, and being an electrical engineer myself, i feel pretty confident i can tackle that task.
Now comes the bit, though, that i need your help. I have found this replacement OEM camera module here. This is not an official HTC part, however and i'm really not that fond of it.
After struggling for sometime, i thought of buying a HTC hero sold for parts, but most of them are Sprint ones. Does anyone know if the GSM and CDMA versions of the camera module are different?
Also, one last favor, could someone please call their local HTC office and ask them how much the camera is going for there? Just the camera alone (excluding labor) costs 70 euros here. I currently reside in Greece and would very much like to compare, and if the price is ok, possibly buy from another country's HTC dealer.
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These phones are SUPER hard to come across! Basically its the 8125 or 8525 MINUS the camera. My boyfriend is in the Navy and due to security clearances is not allowed to have a camera phone.
Does anyone have one they are looking to get rid of or any idea of somewhere that has one for sale?
I've checked ebay and craigslist and all of that, no luck. I have a friend who works for Cingular (one in store, one at corporate!) and no luck with either of them, they both just said they are "rare" and would be hard to locate.
Thanks!
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I take it that your looking for this in due to workplace restrictions on camera phones? If so, would i work to remove the camera all together? For the 8125 it is fairly easy, just pop the upper back cover off and the camera disconnects.
Odds are you can find a cameraless cover for the back as well from one of the parts dealers.
Thanks! oddly enough the moment i posted this message everywhere I could think of, I found one on craigslist (in a totally diff city/state as me) that was willing to ship to me, and also one popped up on Ebay. If anyone is interested in an 8100 there is one on ebay right now ending on the 2nd LOL
Cingular usually only sells the 8100/8500 to businesses (as part of a B2B deal) because of the no camera restriction. I am unaware of any retail outlet that sells these versions.
I actually noticed it on the "corporate' site (i logged in with my work email for a "discount") for $249 after a 2yr contract, etc. I am looking for one as an Xmas gift, so signing a contract is really not much of an option, as the person I am buying it for isn't currently on a GSM provider, he'll have to sign up on one after receiving the phone. Such a pain! I had to pick the most difficult gift ever, right??
I've been looking for 8100 covers since it came out, without any luck.
Just the cover or the actual phone itself? Maybe contact HTC about it? I didnt really look for covers, because I figured disassembling the phone was... a bit much. It sounds (from above) to be pretty easy though, now that I located an actual 8100!
if you know where all the nozzles are, it's easy... In the process of finding out I of course broke one
I contacted nearly every HTC agency around the world, some don't even respond, some just say they don't have the phone and so no parts. Cingular (the only ones selling the cameraless Wizard) said I should contact my provider... and so on... a real hassle.
I've got a g1 bought when they first came out that the screen stopped working on. I suspect that it's just the loose ribbon cable, since it's the initial run of the phone. The phone works, I can adb into it, there's just nothing on the screen. Unfortunately, I don't think I can send it in for repair, even tho it's inside the year warranty, cos I had changed the housing for a different color off ebay, which meant unscrewing the screws and breaking the void sticker. So, any recommendations of reputable-won't rip me off&won't break the phone while fixing it-repair services? I looked at the service manual, and really don't feel comfortable disassembling it myself when I am unsure what the problem is.
Edit-If you saw my earlier thread about flashing back to stock, in which I thought it was my fiance's brand new g1 that had died, we realized when we went to box the phone up that the IMEI on the dead phone didn't match the new box. I'd accidentally switched the phones when rooting his&updating the ROM on mine and not realized it. Moral of the story, never flash two phones at the same time!
Editx2-I'm in the DC metro area.
well since you've changed the shell it shouldn't be much harder to check out the cable. just remember in most cases if you have to force something to come apart you are probably are missing a step.
I've taken a few phones apart (bbs, motos, nokias, htcs) down to bare bones and their not that difficult as long as you follow the steps outlined in the service manual. If you are still uncomfortable messing with it and are near a big city most have well reviewed repair shops which offer warranties on their work. If they don't offer a warranty , I probably wouldn't mess with em.
Not sure anyone can recommend anywhere local (being that you didn't mention your local) but I'm sure a few other people can chip in on online sources(I've yet to use any so not comfortable with recommanding any, sry).
Good luck
I called up HTC a while ago, you can mail them your phone and they can do repairs. Just go to their website, it is under the support section. Unfortunately for T-Mobile replacements, one of the first things they ask is "Is the LCD screen working?"
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I called up HTC a while ago, you can mail them your phone and they can do repairs. Just go to their website, it is under the support section. Unfortunately for T-Mobile replacements, one of the first things they ask is "Is the LCD screen working?"
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I read on here that HTC charges likes $250 for repairing the screen tho, that's insane. I'm willing to pay a REASONABLE price to get it fixed by someone who knows what they're doing, but if the repair is gonna run me more than I paid for the phone and more than 50% the cost of a NEW phone, I'll suck it up and do it myself.
I can fix it for you, I have built a working G1 from two, one that was liquid damage and the other with a shattered lcd and digitizer. Where are you located, i am in alabama... now if you damaged the cable to the lcd, then it would require purchasing a new one. The lcd goes for $65 to $70 and the digitizer goes for about $80 on ebay.
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Where are you located, i am in alabama.
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I'm in DC, so mailing it to alabama is less than ideal. I'm exploring other options, thanks!
odds are you are gonna have to mail it off somewhere unless you do it yourself. i have had MANY phones and taken all of them apart to fix one thing or another, i never had any worries about my work and i never had a service manual. if something where to go whong with this phone i would be more confident in my ability to fix it since i can go find a service manual online
Hi all!
I managed to crack the digitizer of my HD2 some while back. It's working but I'd like to have it replaced, and I really think I'll screw it up if I try it myself. However, the official HTC repair service here in Norway wants the equivalent of 370€ to do it, and most unofficial ones are only slightly under that price.
I'm wondering if you know of any reliable repair services elsewhere in Europe would be cheaper, and in that case, which ones?
I've seen digitizers & glass being sold online, but they say it's pretty hard to separete from the LCD.
There are also complete sets of displays for hd2, LCD+digitizer+glass going for around 85$ or more.
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I've seen digitizers & glass being sold online, but they say it's pretty hard to separete from the LCD.
There are also complete sets of displays for hd2, LCD+digitizer+glass going for around 85$ or more.
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Indeed, but I want to avoid replacing it myself, just not at any price.
quick consideration: I bought my hd2, second hand, for 440€ in february. Up to a 200€ expense for repairs (lower than which I think it would be really hard to find anything) I would seriously consider buying ANOTHER hd2 which now, being almost august, maybe can be found for less than 350€. I am not following the market.
At thjat point you could sell yours as defective for 200€ and still have paied 150€, lower than repairs
Thanks for the tip, that's not a bad idea at all..
However these guys says they'll fix it for 150£, so I think I'll just take a vacation in London and pay them a visit while I'm at it.
Anyone had any experience with this place? Turn on Your Mobile Ltd.
So i just ordered a new screen for my Aria because my dumbass dropped it walking past security at my job, wehere i have to show them its my phone so they know im not stealing anything because my job handles a wide variety of products, cracked it, i dont wanna deal w/ att on it because A) i have my phone perfectly how i like it and B) i dont wanna redo anything i have done, my question is there a How to video so i can follow the video, and if there is not a video up yet, would anyone be interested in me taking pictures of the process for anyone else so i can just make my own how-to thread.
there is a good guide on how to change the screen already on the forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733596
thanks for that! i wasnt sure about if there was a good guide out there for it yet!
Hey quick question. Where did you get the replacement screen for the Aria?
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-aria-touch-screen-digitizer-glass-replacement.html
I havent actually ordered it yet, cause of financial delay, but you can also find them on Ebay from Hong Kong, i dont know where this one is coming from.
I broke mine today... luckily it was only the glass near the optical trackball.
Why are these replacements so expensive?
sheesh. the place i took my wifes too only cost $100 total.
CNN.cn has the replacement screen for $45, but they are backorder, so no telling when you might actually be able to get one...
http://cnn.cn/shop/aria-digitizer-p-9443.html
So I saw a HD2 in a auction site, it is pretty good priced IMO. But the seller says that the screen is working good like for a week but then not working for a day so should i go and buy it. I could change screen/digitizer if necessary.
I've always wanted an HD2 so should I give this one a go?
if the price is really that good & your brave enough to open an HD2 why not! I saw one guy here bought a set of the digitizer+lcd+key pads @$40
just make sure it has a display & it powers on otherwise it could be a different story.:fingers-crossed:
my wife's digitizer has just broken down too & i'm trying to find the keys locally - also trying to find the courage to open up this monster!
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So I saw a HD2 in a auction site, it is pretty good priced IMO. But the seller says that the screen is working good like for a week but then not working for a day so should i go and buy it. I could change screen/digitizer if necessary.
I've always wanted an HD2 so should I give this one a go?
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Well what did you decide A second hand better one or this one?
I think im gonna buy the second hand one because there is lots of repair instructions on the net and spare parts are not that expensive
Just be careful dismantling it as many things are easily damaged or positioned wrong after less than super careful dismantling & assembly.
Also buy parts wisely & use some spots of polyurethane adhesive as tape alone is a poor job.
At least this way digi job is done thus not future issue & done to your spec ...
I have my hd2 second hand to it is now for 5 months ago ,
I really am happy with it and am a flashocolic
Well, if you're brave enough to take it apart, then why not?
But, please be extremely careful with the keyboard flex cable, not to tear it (Own experience ) It's very vulnerable.
you should definatly buy it if it's cheap.
i've replaced screens and digitizers on mupltiple devices and i can tell you, all you need is a seady hand and concentration