By phone just fell and the screen is all cracked (though it's still works, as does the digitizer).
I can get a new one for under $80, but I'm looking for instructions/tutorials on how to do the actual replacement. I've found a youtube video for other galaxy S models, but I presume it's different on the Epic because of the keyboard.
(I purhcased the phone off ebay. No warranty or anything. Not even running on Sprint's network).
Thanks in advance!
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So I lost my Vogue and decided on getting a mogule as a replacement. (In between I had a BB 8703e, which was a terribly boring phone. 16 megs of ram, not SD card support, no music, no wifi, no Roms to play with, etc)
Anyway, I ordered one off ebay with had a "Scratched screen". It was $107 (the retail price at telus was $549).
The scratched screen turned out to be an LCD crack which made half of the screen black.
I took it in to telus, and showed it to them. I said that it had been droped (no lies there, just a guess) and asked how much it would cost to fix it. They said that they didn't fix those things but that I could replace it for $125.
That was suprisingly pleasant. No questions asked. No waiting. No home brew electronics work (I've done a fair bit of this on wifi's parts and other gadgets, it can be fun, but I am not that talented and time required, along with the risk of destroying the phone made the option unpleasant).
Also, I was not able to find anyone selling P4000, Titan or equiv screens for anything less than $150.
Yeah, that is their standard, they send the device in for warranty work and send you a refurb, if it is determined that it does not qualify for warranty they simply charge you $125.
Dropped my phone last night. The FIRST time I have dropped it too... Anyways, two cracks running through the screen have limited my touch screen capabilities significantly... I have alltel and no insurance. What are the chances of getting a new one?!?! Also, if i find the parts how easy would it be to replace???
The USB port on my out of warranty Mogul broke and I had no insurance. I was sweating the cost and that I had an unofficial ROM on the phone. The rep at the Sprint repair ctr didn't even turn on the Mogul when I explained the problem. It was swapped out with a new unit (not refurb) for $35. I got the feeling that the failed port is so common that they don't even bother to check it. If my screen was cracked, she wouldn't have known (and for all I know, it might have been $35 for a broken screen anyway). Now this was Sprint not Alltel, so ymmv. I would take it in, play dumb and see what they will do for you. Swapping out a screen on this phone will be far from easy!
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buy just the screen + digitizer off ebay its like 50 bucks. i have already replaced mine twice. i suggest you buy a precision screw driver that matches the phones screws so you dont strip them. like 6 buxks at home depot
example: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-LCD-TOUCH-S...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
not sure if this comes with the digitizer but yours may still be fine
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.
After a dip in the sink my G1's touchscreen does not respond. The phone otherwise appears to be working, though that's a little hard to judge when you can't get past the touchscreen pattern.
So I guess the digitizer needs replacing. I've look at the steps for that task and think it may be beyond my comfort level. Any suggestions on getting this work performed at a reasonable cost?
Look on the Craigslist for a used G1. Should be able to pick one up for $80 - $100 depending on condition. At this point it will be cheaper to just get another G1 then try to repair yours.
There is another option
As for me, i`ve ordered a new digitizer from ebay (it costs $20-$30 there) and replaced it by myself. A little bit tricky in disassembling and further assembling - but if you have a service manual (i can supply you with it) - it quite easy. I can help you with any advice upon that.
Also I`ve replaced the whole case (or it can be called housing) of my G1 - so i can tell you about it too.
Are us selling the service manual
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YABD - Yet Another Broken Digitiser.
A couple of months ago my hd2 decided it didn't like me anymore and wouldn't respond to touch input. I gave up on it, but I'm really missing it and have been looking to get it fixed.
I've been looking at digitizers on ebay (non-soldering type)
Could someone who's done this please help me and point out if either one of this is the right kind?
1st ebay link
2nd ebay link
I have the T-Mobile HD2 but am in the UK. From what I've read the T-Mobile version has the "plug-in type" so it should be what I need.
well, just try searching tmous lcd
but the thing is that our device is quite old and there might not be anything left
Moon2 said:
YABD - Yet Another Broken Digitiser.
A couple of months ago my hd2 decided it didn't like me anymore and wouldn't respond to touch input. I gave up on it, but I'm really missing it and have been looking to get it fixed.
I've been looking at digitizers on ebay (non-soldering type)
Could someone who's done this please help me and point out if either one of this is the right kind?
1st ebay link
2nd ebay link
I have the T-Mobile HD2 but am in the UK. From what I've read the T-Mobile version has the "plug-in type" so it should be what I need.
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I've been a few months without my HD2 and got an Infuse to tide me over. My HD2 had the same problem and HTC said repairs would be as high as $160. I bought the glass for $26 thinking that I have replaced one on an Aria, iphone4 and repaired someone else's work on an iPhone4, so this should be cake. I watched every video I could find, got all my tools out and with a few undisturbed hours and a well-lit office, set to work... and totally BORKED my phone. The digitizer ended up separating into a deck of mylar-like cards and reintroduced me to its version of 52 card pickup. Disassembling to the point of the touchscreen/digitizer is easy enough, but that touchscreen/digitizer is a b****! I then ordered another glass & digitizer (not already sealed together) and set about putting those in, and... I am back where I started - with a non-responsive touchscreen. I ended up findin an HD2 on craigslist for $100- in winmo only, the touchscreen is sometimes nonresponsive, but haven't had this issue show up in AmericanAndroid, SD version (yet). If you try to do it yourself, watch every video and get this http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HTC-HD2...005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b0ad776d for the TMoUS version.
do NOT use the ones in your ebay links as getting the glass separated from the digitizer is FAR more difficult (yes I used plenty of heat) than anyone lets on.
Well, I had attempted a repair on my hd2 (the international one); which I messed up big time.
After reading that comment, I guess I'll just sell for parts.
Problem is, I'm now in the UK, and getting it from the US means having to pay heavy customs charges on top of buying the phone.