Have we figured out how to get the correct one, yet?
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What about it? It's a micro usb port.
creyc said:
What about it? It's a micro usb port.
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Yea, not sure what he's talking about...
Methinks trolling Droid X user is trolling. Or being a dumb Droid X user.
Like the SMD part to replace a broken one or something?
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Like the SMD part to replace a broken one or something?
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The problem would be trying to desolder the old one and solder a new one on without burning up your PCB.
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The problem would be trying to desolder the old one and solder a new one on without burning up your PCB.
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I'm not bad with a soldering iron, but I'm sure the connections are tiny. I wouldn't want to try. More to the point, why bother? It should be covered under warranty, right? And even if it isn't or you're out of warranty (can't be yet) and don't have TEP, it's only $35. Well worth it in time and avoiding risk of screwing things up.
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I'm not bad with a soldering iron, but I'm sure the connections are tiny. I wouldn't want to try. More to the point, why bother? It should be covered under warranty, right? And even if it isn't or you're out of warranty (can't be yet) and don't have TEP, it's only $35. Well worth it in time and avoiding risk of screwing things up.
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Soldering iron will never do it. There's a reason these things are all soldered together by robots with high-current surges instead of a hot iron. All that heat makes short work of the PCB layers and possibly other nearby components. I learned that trying to replace the charger jack on a laptop.
(Not to impugn your soldering skills, you may be quite good indeed. I guess it's possible with the right equipment.)
Clarifying this further:
For those that weren't around awhile back, I was the one that wrangled my Google I/o Supersonic to Verizon.
There is no warranty, or insurance.
I broke the micro usb port with the help of the dog a few weeks later, and cleanly desoldered the port. I have tried to find a replacement part several times. None seem to work. Retrofitting has also proven to be impossible.
Nobody at XDA really could ID the part then, and was checking to see if anything had changed.
Far from trolling.
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I would assume it's a proprietary part to HTC, so you would probably have better luck contacting them.
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I would assume it's a proprietary part to HTC, so you would probably have better luck contacting them.
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Yeah, this doesn't work without paying them nearly 150...
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Casshern said:
Yeah, this doesn't work without paying them nearly 150...
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here ya go
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Sprint-HTC-Evo-4G-Replacement-Repair-Parts-s/6178.htm
bkrodgers said:
I'm not bad with a soldering iron, but I'm sure the connections are tiny. I wouldn't want to try. More to the point, why bother? It should be covered under warranty, right? And even if it isn't or you're out of warranty (can't be yet) and don't have TEP, it's only $35. Well worth it in time and avoiding risk of screwing things up.
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Broken port is not under warranty (or at least Sprint won't exchange the phone...) and with TEP it costs $100, not $35, to get a replacement. Limping mine along currently by angling the charge cable so that the port makes contact with the board. (basically just setting a weight on the cable with the phone screen up on a flat surface). It SHOULD be covered under warranty if you ask me...poor design putting the port out there with no support other than the solder connections...
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Rhys I suggest you talk to sprint again. It's $35 not $100, has been since October 23rd
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Broken port is not under warranty (or at least Sprint won't exchange the phone...) and with TEP it costs $100, not $35, to get a replacement. Limping mine along currently by angling the charge cable so that the port makes contact with the board. (basically just setting a weight on the cable with the phone screen up on a flat surface). It SHOULD be covered under warranty if you ask me...poor design putting the port out there with no support other than the solder connections...
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They replaced mine
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Soldering iron will never do it. There's a reason these things are all soldered together by robots with high-current surges instead of a hot iron. All that heat makes short work of the PCB layers and possibly other nearby components. I learned that trying to replace the charger jack on a laptop.
(Not to impugn your soldering skills, you may be quite good indeed. I guess it's possible with the right equipment.)
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With the right tip and a microscope it's possible. I strengthened mine back in June when I put the induction wiring in.
Not something I would do today, to save $35, but it's possible without frying anything.
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http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Sprint-HTC-Evo-4G-Replacement-Repair-Parts-s/6178.htm
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So far, looks like the best hit, and the right part. Score.
Much thanks! I'll get back into the Supersonic dev scene if this works out. Going to do a few other mods, too.
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Rhys I suggest you talk to sprint again. It's $35 not $100, has been since October 23rd
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They say that I have to go through Asurion since it is "board damage"and the deductible is $100. I'm all ears if you can tell me how to get it replaced for $35...
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No problem, good luck w/ repair
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Is it me ? I am an IT consultant, I have been into electronics my whole life,
well since 7th grade,i`m 45+ yrs old and treat everything with respect....
How could my 5-6 week old HTC EVO already have charging issues ? when i got home tonight I plugged in the factory HTC usb charger and heard a click.....
well guess what no the little "Charging" light does`nt come on unless I wrap the wire under the phone, this will not be good in the car....
Bringing it to a Sprint store is not an option as i`m not on a plan,i`m one of the
other customers
is there a repair center ? or should i buck up another 60 bucks for a charging mat
How could my 5-6 week old HTC EVO already have charging issues ?
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It's called hardware failure, it happens to all electronics...
Bringing it to a Sprint store is not an option as i`m not on a plan,i`m one of the
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I really dont see how you can be complaining then, since you dont even pay for service...
If I'm correct $35 should cover any repair when you don't have insurance.
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Yep, pay the $35 and then ask to add TEP...or not, depending on your perspective, it may or may not be worth it.
or you can always fix it yourself.
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Thank you for the information, I looked into the charging mat and that is not an option as it too utilizes the micro usb jack,and with the new back on the phone that it requires makes my Seidio Innocase Holster Case Combo useless...It seems the charging mat people don't have a holster available (yet??) Anyways if i position the phone just right its taking a charge, but still , poor design for sure on HTC`s part here...I will look into having it repaired or order a jack and attempt tit myself I guess....Happy Holidays to all
I see a lot of misinformation being thrown around, so I'll just compile this little FAQ on how everything actually works. Feel free to point out anything I've left or any mistakes you think I may have made.
Q: What exactly is "Sprint insurance"?
A: Sprint TEP insurance is a combination of two things, ESRP and ERP. ESRP stands for Equipment Service and Repair Plan. ERP stands for Equipment Replacement Plan.
Q: So what's the difference?
A: ESRP is anything in a Sprint repair location. Including but not limited to part replacement, software updates, and advanced exchanges. Anything software related (such as updates, resets, etc) are always free. If you do not have ESRP or the full TEP, you may be charged $35 to replace a part or exchange the device.
ERP is everything else outside of that, which is handled by Asurion. This includes lost/stolen, liquid damaged, and physically damaged beyond repair. Depending on the type of device, there would be a $50 or $100 deductible to replace it. Usually, the replacement device is overnighted to you.
Q: So about the Evo and it's charging port, what is that covered under?
A: It depends. The technician would have to take it apart and look at it. If the charge port is broken cleanly free from the board, it's a known issue and can be replaced free of charge, even without TEP/ESRP. If the solder joints appear damaged and circuit board is peeled, it is not covered in-store and you would be referred to Asurion for ERP.
Q: Cracked screen?
A: No longer covered under ESRP, as per policy. Referred to Asurion. Sometimes a one-time courtesy screen replacement can be done, but the ESRP/TEP rules also apply in terms of a $35 charge.
Q: But what about warranty?
A: Warranty only applies to one thing in terms of Sprint: Batteries. 1 year after the initial activation of the device, a defective battery may be exchanged. After that one year, the system will not populate a replacement battery. As far as anything else with the actual device, the manufacturer warranty is not honored. If you think your problem would be covered under the warranty, you would have to contact the manufacturer, not Sprint.
Q: I'm paying $7 (soon $8) a month for insurance, why should I have to pay a deductible to get a replacement?
A: It works the same way as car insurance. If you damage your car, they don't just fix it or total it without a deductible. You're getting a "like new" device, for at least half (in terms of the Evo) of the original price. It doesn't matter what price you initially paid for it, you're not paying for a new one. Some times new ones do come, consider yourself lucky if so.
Q: Why does one store tell you one thing, then another store tell you another?
A: Every store is different. Each is bound by policy, called Methods & Procedues. However, there is some flexibility underneath that. Depending on the situation, it also may depend on who exactly you speak to in the store. From my experience, it happens most often with customer care/tech support and corporate retail locations. 3rd party dealers (preferred/co-branded/etc) have a lot stricter guidelines and therefore cannot operate with as much flexibility.
The one thing customers hate the most is the "run around" feeling. I cannot count the numerous times that a customer has called into Care to be told one thing, only to be told no in my store because we simply cannot do that. One good example is "Sure, just go into that store and they'll give you a brand new Evo out of the box". 1. Our store simply cannot do that, at all, period. 2. Care cannot see that the phone is clearly wet, but the expectation has been set that the customer is getting a brand new phone, so we get a bad score.
Again, this is just a FAQ to clear up any misconceptions. This is not pointed at anyone in general, I just hate when people spout off about things they don't understand.
Thanks for the info. This answered a few questions I had been wondering about.
totally, thank you very much
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A: It works the same way as car insurance. If you damage your car, they don't just fix it or total it without a deductible. You're getting a "like new" device, for at least half (in terms of the Evo) of the original price. It doesn't matter what price you initially paid for it, you're not paying for a new one. Some times new ones do come, consider yourself lucky if so.
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I have personally only received a new device from Asurion.
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I have personally only received a new device from Asurion.
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You are very lucky then as me and almost everybody I know or have read about got refurbs. Some appeared to have been taken in and then reissued without any repairs having been made. Let's hope your luck holds out.
I hope they ship an unopened, in box, hardware 004 model to me. I cracked the screen 10 ways to Sunday the day before yesterday, and I filed an Asurion claim. Funny thing is, I called and my early upgrade was successful, but after paying $100, I am asking myself, do I really want the EVO 3D? Maybe if I get $150 from the buyback program.......neh......who knows.
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Thanks for the info... Makes me really wonder if it is worth it as you can get a used phone for $200 or so. So if on average you dont use this every year, just better to save the 7-8 a month and the 100 deductible and get a used one as seems you can just get a referb anyway.
ALWAYS treated good with the stores..
faithful customer for 13 years..
wi11ie
My Sprint store opened my phone and the charging port was clearly off the board. They told me I'd have to go through Asurion for a replacement.
Had to pay for screen repair 4 months in (sunspots) $35
My 3G borked 3 weeks ago and ordered a replacement $35.
The replacement came in (refurb) with the same sunspot in the same place (appx). Ordered another replacement, checked two days later, no order made....tech in store made another order, came in two days later with the same defect. Rep gave me a NIB 004 on the spot.
After paying $70 for repairs, I ended up ahead by $14 and a brand new phone for the trouble. Now if I had done something out of the normal 'repair' options, a different story all together on cost.
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My Sprint store opened my phone and the charging port was clearly off the board. They told me I'd have to go through Asurion for a replacement.
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Cleanly off or were the solder joints broken and circuit board peeled like I mentioned?
Received my replacement from Asurion today. It is brand new, in the box, with all the accessories. And it still has 2.2 Froyo!!
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Cleanly off or were the solder joints broken and circuit board peeled like I mentioned?
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Not sure. The guy opened the phone and the port fell out. He didn't examine it, he just put the phone back together and said I'd have to go through my insurance. The guy didn't seem very helpful and was borderline rude, not the usual friendly sprint rep/tech. He didn't even look up my account info or anything. he just assumed I had insurance (which I do)
That was back in Alabama. I'm in Iowa now...do you think I should try the store here?
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Not sure. The guy opened the phone and the port fell out. He didn't examine it, he just put the phone back together and said I'd have to go through my insurance. The guy didn't seem very helpful and was borderline rude, not the usual friendly sprint rep/tech. He didn't even look up my account info or anything. he just assumed I had insurance (which I do)
That was back in Alabama. I'm in Iowa now...do you think I should try the store here?
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Yeah I would definitely try. Worst case scenario, you have to do what's already been said. No harm in trying again.
You are mistaken. When under warranty they will replace it. If they don't it will be 1 phone call away to corporate!
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You are mistaken. When under warranty they will replace it. If they don't it will be 1 phone call away to corporate!
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When under warranty what?
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When under warranty what?
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If no actual cosmetic damages then it will be covered and sprint will exchange the phone.
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If no actual cosmetic damages then it will be covered and sprint will exchange the phone.
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Like I said, warranty has nothing to do with it. Sure, Sprint will exchange the phone, but the $35 applies if you don't have insurance. Lost/stolen, liquid and physical damage aside.
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Like I said, warranty has nothing to do with it. Sure, Sprint will exchange the phone, but the $35 applies if you don't have insurance. Lost/stolen, liquid and physical damage aside.
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Oh yeah.... so why was I not charged?
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Oh yeah.... so why was I not charged?
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Depends on the issue, as stated in the bit about the charging port.
I have been unable to turn on or charge my samsung epic 4G SPH-D700. Here is the facts. It is a sprint pcs phone, and I used it on the sprint network with no modifications to it or custom software. I have been using an Seido 3300 mAh battery for about a month.
Found out that I can charge it if I can manage to get the USB port in the right position, it is loose and probably needs to be replaced because the solder points broke. I was able to find the replacement USB jack.
I cannot post links right now, but the part can be found at globaldirectparts
My question is how am I going to solder those small contacts. I have a solder iron and have soldered dc jacks on to laptop motherboards so I have some experience, but these contacts are just so small, anybody have experience / recommendations for soldering the new jack on?
I like to use a jewelers loupe when soldering very small components and of course you will need an extremely fine tip.
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I've tried ordering things from globaldirectparts. They always email me back saying they are out of stock even after I've paaid and I had to wait almost 2 weeks to get the money returned to my account.
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Just pay $100 and have it replaced by asurion
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still under warranty? may not even cost to replace for a faulty usb.
I bought the phone used and I am currently with virgin mobile. You are right, I could just signup for sprint service with insurance, and make a claim after a few days, but it's something I know I can fix and plus I want to unlock it and use it for boost mobile.
It might still be under warranty? I'll have to see how to make an ram for that.
I can see the contacts very well with my glasses, I mainly need to stabilize it for the de soldering braid.
Unexpectedly got soaked with seawater on vacation with my nexus in my pocket. First of all, out of all of us two cameras, a Samsung midrange android phone, and one of those brick like old Nokia phones all were casualties - only my nexus 4 survived. I think that is pretty impressive.
anyway, it didn't make it through unscathed. The mic does not work and also the gyroscope is pretty wonky. everything else appears intact.
as this was water damage I'm assuming no warranty will cover it. my question is what's the best option at this point and how much is it going to cost?
send it to Google / LG for repair? Try one of these cell phone stores that claim they can repair broken phones? Try and find the part and fix it myself? or just buy a new phone? what's going to be the cheapest?
I would recommend to sell it. The phone is water damaged. Even if you send it to LG or take it to shop to repair mic or gyroscope; other problems will appear sooner or later.
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Yep, I'd say get a little bit more money and just get a new one. Keep the old one as a paperweight or something. hahaha
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Yep, I'd say get a little bit more money and just get a new one. Keep the old one as a paperweight or something. hahaha
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I figured that's probably the best option. Is there no way to tinker around and try and replace the mic with parts that are available on eBay or something until I get together enough cash for another nexus?
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I figured that's probably the best option. Is there no way to tinker around and try and replace the mic with parts that are available on eBay or something until I get together enough cash for another nexus?
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There is. Just follow
and replace as necessary. Not sure how long the parts will last. There is a chance that the motherboard would just burn off one day.
My mic has failed too (as well as a portion of my digitizer ugh) and I have decided to order a mic from ebay for $15, I've already opened the N4 up and its super easy to replace so I would say replace it and while your in there look for any corrosion (will look white and chalky) and clean it off with a q-tip and 99% isopropyl alcohol
Water damaged MIC, ordered replacement usb charge port from ebay for £12. Using the video posted, I was able to successfully replaced my fault MIC, phone is working as per normal.
I ordered one from eBay but it looks different from the original. You guys think I should install or send it back? This one has two antenna connections but the original only has one.
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https://www.digitalsupplyusa.com/pr...56a1jgdGItXQCDwzJqGT3mCVjVGhR-FxoC3NcQAvD_BwE
My kid dropped his S8 and now the screen is cracked and unresponsive. From what I have read, it is the digitizer and the screen that will have to be replaced. I searched on the forum and saw lots of threads from 2017. I was wondering if anyone has any advice as to the repair. I asked on another forum and the only answer I got was "don't do it, too risky."
I used the Googles and found the kit above. That kit should be all I need, right? Anyone done one recently? Is there a cheaper place to buy the required parts?
Thanks.
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Hello-
https://www.digitalsupplyusa.com/pr...56a1jgdGItXQCDwzJqGT3mCVjVGhR-FxoC3NcQAvD_BwE
My kid dropped his S8 and now the screen is cracked and unresponsive. From what I have read, it is the digitizer and the screen that will have to be replaced. I searched on the forum and saw lots of threads from 2017. I was wondering if anyone has any advice as to the repair. I asked on another forum and the only answer I got was "don't do it, too risky."
I used the Googles and found the kit above. That kit should be all I need, right? Anyone done one recently? Is there a cheaper place to buy the required parts?
Thanks.
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I take it you don't have insurance for the phone? I cracked my screen not too long ago and I'm saving up the 250 to replace just the screen, I can only imagine how expensive it would be with the digitizer. Also I agree don't try it out for yourself, from what I see it's complicated and if you mess it up, that's it no going back
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I take it you don't have insurance for the phone? I cracked my screen not too long ago and I'm saving up the 250 to replace just the screen, I can only imagine how expensive it would be with the digitizer. Also I agree don't try it out for yourself, from what I see it's complicated and if you mess it up, that's it no going back
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No insurance.
I surprised there is so much reluctance to fix these phones. The guy at the local fix it shop down the street tells me he charges $260 bucks and, no offense to him, but he doesn't seem like a brain surgeon. If he's able to do it, then certainly those of us in the Samsung community out to be doing it, right?
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No insurance.
I surprised there is so much reluctance to fix these phones. The guy at the local fix it shop down the street tells me he charges $260 bucks and, no offense to him, but he doesn't seem like a brain surgeon. If he's able to do it, then certainly those of us in the Samsung community out to be doing it, right?
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I'm pretty sure he has some type of qualifications to be able to do the repair. Anywhere charges about 250 and usually come with a guaranteed repair service. I mean I read the steps in order to do that and it seems pretty complicated. Plus most shops don't use heat to soften the adhesive anymore, they use a freezing method that's much safer.
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I'm pretty sure he has some type of qualifications to be able to do the repair. Anywhere charges about 250 and usually come with a guaranteed repair service. I mean I read the steps in order to do that and it seems pretty complicated. Plus most shops don't use heat to soften the adhesive anymore, they use a freezing method that's much safer.
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Yea i have always be reluctant to use heat I would much rather risk cold damage to a battery than heat....
But I also most of the time am replacing full panels So it dont matter how the old comes out careful around what ever flex cables and buttons but for the most part I just rip em out Cant break it any worse than it is No need to be gentle with the broke screens lol
On a side note this is a sly pry. A metal pry tool is A must
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Yea i have always be reluctant to use heat I would much rather risk cold damage to a battery than heat....
But I also most of the time am replacing full panels So it dont matter how the old comes out careful around what ever flex cables and buttons but for the most part I just rip em out Cant break it any worse than it is No need to be gentle with the broke screens lol
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Couldn't you just replace the battery since its exposed anyways when you remove the back glass panel?
Well yea ive never took a s8 apart. No need to yet