I bought a 9020A through Negri Electronics in April. Yesterday, the tip of the headphone plug snapped off and is stuck in my Nexus. I looked online and tried the Q-Tip/glue method but it didn't work. And now, I think I've essentially glued the tip in place.
I looked online and the headphone jack is part of the 'Navigator Flex Cable Ribbon" which I found on Global Parts Direct. That particular version is the for the 9020T, so I can only assume it will work for the 9020A. Global does have the same part for the 9023 and it looks different.
Global has a minimum order qty of 3, I need one. I might attempt replacing it myself, but how do I get this part without buying three of them!?
What are my options?
No options lol gotta buy 3
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have you taken your device apart? maybe you can push the pin out once you have your ribbon out in the open. I have not seen a picture from the back side but these jacks often have gaps in the sides or even on top where a needle could be inserted.
not sure if this is the case for the NxS
I did take it apart, it's completely sealed. The end is metal and the rest of the housing plastic. There was no way to insert anything in there.
Did you look on eBay? I always find rare electronic parts there. May need to come from China but only take 2 weeks for me usually
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Did you look on eBay? I always find rare electronic parts there. May need to come from China but only take 2 weeks for me usually
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I did, originally, and found nothing. I went back and found the part I needed. I've ordered it and I'll install it myself. I've checked out ifixit.com's tear down and while they don't remove that exact piece it appears to just be held into place with tape/glue once you get it apart.
Post a pic so we can have a look at it.
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Post a pic so we can have a look at it.
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I didn't take any pics when I had it apart but there are pics on ifixit and the Global Parts Direct site has a close-up of the headphone part. I'd link it but I don't have enough posts to embed URLs.
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Since I could not find anything on the web about disassembly, I jumped in head first and it came apart pretty easy. The biggest mystery was trying to take the LCD housing apart because there were no screws showing. But after some investigation I noticed there is a textured tape like covering on the ends of the bottom part of the LCD housing, which is covering 4 screws! The replacement of the digitizer was pretty simple because its only attached to the housing not the display (LCD)! So this removes the worry about breaking the lcd display. I did pull a 4pin connector for the side volume control off the board ,while trying to disconnect it, so I having a tricky soldering job ahead of me.
Update: I forgot to mention about using a hair dryer to loosen the glue that holds the digitizer to the housing, this makes a much easier job of removal. Thanks: jetcitydevices, see his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7983391&postcount=41 for more details
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More picture of lcd housing disassembly.
This is great I have been searching for a disassembly thanks hope to see more pics soon
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I will have some more pictures with some notes soon.
Great job! Hopefully I never have to open mine up, but if I do, I'll use this as a guide.
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Can you give us some close-ups of each section?
Thanks
yeah man, give it your best. so far, this is the ONLY MTS disassembly online, PERIOD! add steps and pics plus some close ups. would be nice to have as a bookmarked reference guide.
oh btw, be careful with the lcd if you wanna go that far. they can (and will be!) be a *****. all the ribbon wires plus the sealant on the glass is extremely fragile.
wow, good thing i found this....this is the only one i found. did u buy the digitizer off ebay? i need to do the lcd also....
Yep I got it from a ebay store called gadgetfix and they have great customer service if you have a problem.
Also I have updated one of the pictures in the first post with info about removing the 4 pin ribben cable.
That's the only one I found on ebay. Did it come with tools?
Ya that's the same one in ebay I found....did it come with tools?
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Ya that's the same one in ebay I found....did it come with tools?
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No tools were included, but all you pretty much need is jewelers screwdriver set and torx but i think the jewelers might even work for the torx screws too.
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No tools were included, but all you pretty much need is jewelers screwdriver set and torx but i think the jewelers might even work for the torx screws too.
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Then that guy lied, he said tools are included. I have to get a new lcd also, is there anything to swap over or is it just plug and play
My sim card slot is broken, could i replace it with the one in my G1?(Sim cant be read)
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Then that guy lied, he said tools are included. I have to get a new lcd also, is there anything to swap over or is it just plug and play
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The lcd should be plug and play, looks like its just connected to the top and bottom boards.
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My sim card slot is broken, could i replace it with the one in my G1?(Sim cant be read)
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Sorry I cant help with the sim card problem, i have never had a g1.
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My sim card slot is broken, could i replace it with the one in my G1?(Sim cant be read)
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you should definitely warranty it
Phone screen compatibility question
I have been searching for screens of the same size as the slides screen but with I higher pixel density and I found that samsung makes a phone "Samsung Armani B7620" that has a 3.5 in screen. I was woundering if there was a way we could take that screen and use it with the slide.
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Hey mmone3,
Good job! Looks good! Keep it up... I would suggest just going to your local hardware store and buying a torx screwdriver. Thats all you really need... there is a plasic tool us cell techs use. Its basically a plasic flathead screwdriver and could be replaced with a guitar pick and also a metal awl which can be replaced with an ice pick. Those are for prying snapped-in plastic housing. And yeah... I told you the lcd is pain! Lol... I havent taken apart the mts yet but have opened hundreds of phones. They can be tricky but it helps if your a tech and can reach on your store shelf and pick up a front lcd housing or a ribbon if you break one by mistake
Just ordered my digitizer/lcd screen....hopeful I won't break anything taking it apart. You should make a video
Has there been a decent guide on taking the 4G apart yet? I've googled it but haven't been able to find anything yet.
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Has there been a decent guide on taking the 4G apart yet? I've googled it but haven't been able to find anything yet.
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I cant fine one either but there are 2 screws in the battery compartment and it looks like the metal portion where the camera is may pop or peel off with a little force. My guess, try to remove metal portion where camera is, if it comes off and exposes screws remove those along with 2 in bat compartment then use tool to try and separate where bezel and rubber surround are. Just fumble it.
May I ask why your taking it apart?
Stupid reason really, I was going to see if the ffc could be centered better. Seems just about all of the MT4G phones have an off-centered camera, and wanted to see if I could move it back to center myself. I was just curious to see what was throwing it off.
I had the two screws off last night, but couldn't get anything to come off. Didn't want to force it and break anything, I was just hoping a teardown had been done showing what needed to be done.
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Stupid reason really, I was going to see if the ffc could be centered better. Seems just about all of the MT4G phones have an off-centered camera, and wanted to see if I could move it back to center myself. I was just curious to see what was throwing it off.
I had the two screws off last night, but couldn't get anything to come off. Didn't want to force it and break anything, I was just hoping a teardown had been done showing what needed to be done.
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I don't think a phone exists that you dont have to pry, push, pull and force things to get them apart. There will ALWAYS be risk of breaking things when taking a phone apart. I would just deal with it and not open the phone. Plus, they usually have a way to tell if you've opened your phone so you will void your warranty.
There is a "void" sticker on one of the screws. If someone does open her up, check to see if you could replace the speaker with a better one from another phone.
Please post questions in Q&A section.
I'm curious to learn how to take the phone apart as well, because I'd like to figure out how to make the damn buttons stop squeaking & clicking so loudly (home/menu/back/genius). It's driving me insane and I'm already on my third MT4G.
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I'm curious to learn how to take the phone apart as well, because I'd like to figure out how to make the damn buttons stop squeaking & clicking so loudly (home/menu/back/genius). It's driving me insane and I'm already on my third MT4G.
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Anyone? I'm now on my fourth MT4G and will be receiving a fifth one shortly (creaking buttons), and if I experience that same problem I'm thinking about trying to fix the damn thing myself.
damn still no tear down i need one buttons jammed
I tore one apart after I got pissed and threw it into the hardwood floor at full speed.
I don't remember the steps but I do remember there are a couple key points, including ribbons that have to be disconnected. The ribbon connector from the main display to the main board is junk and that, of all places, is where my tear down went south.
I've got 450.00 dollars sitting in pieces if anyone wants to see them.
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I tore one apart after I got pissed and threw it into the hardwood floor at full speed.
I don't remember the steps but I do remember there are a couple key points, including ribbons that have to be disconnected. The ribbon connector from the main display to the main board is junk and that, of all places, is where my tear down went south.
I've got 450.00 dollars sitting in pieces if anyone wants to see them.
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I'm looking to buy someones Part "Power Ribbon Cable Assembly" (The part thats connected to the power button) *BE CAREFULLY" Everything has to be in Working order and not torn! Send me photos of the part I'm looking for and price. [email protected] Thanks!
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Anyone? I'm now on my fourth MT4G and will be receiving a fifth one shortly (creaking buttons), and if I experience that same problem I'm thinking about trying to fix the damn thing myself.
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You must never have had a MT3G. These buttons are a dream compared to the creaky clickers in that dog.
I bought a refurbished phone on Craigslist and there are fingerprints on the inside of the glass (I don't know why I never saw them when I was inspecting). Would like to teardown guide so I can go clean those prints off.
Lil bit of thread necromancy here, but did anybody ever find a teardown? I'm thinking of ripping mine open due to my backlight issue ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958033 ). I guess if nobody else has a teardown, I'll have to brave the waters and post my own, but going in blind is going to increase the risk of me killing the thing even worse than it already is
I'm also preparing to replace my digitizer. I came across a couple recent tear-down videos:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961252
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-tmobile-mytouch-4g-take-apart-repair-guide.html
Good luck!
Phew. Just replaced my digitizer using the latter video. Putting it back together was fairly straight-forward by just following the video backwards, though a 'put back together' video would be convenient.
A couple minor caveats:
They skipped showing some phillips screws holding the motherboard in place (near the end). I think there were two of them. They're fairly obvious if you know to look for them.
I attempted to reuse the existing adhesive by reheating and applying pressure. This sort of worked, but the digitizer seems a tad loose. I don't think it's going to fall off, but it'd probably be better to remove the old adhesive and apply some fresh adhesive. Anyone know where to get a suitable adhesive?
Taking apart the MyTouch 4G is not that hard
I bought a used MyTouch 4G in pieces on Craigslist for $ 45 that had a broken digitizer (about $ 20 on eBay with free shipping) and LCD (about $ 40 on eBay with free shipping) and the Audio & Volume Button Flex Cable (about $ 38 on eBay with free shipping) was also defective (the power button cable was ripped which can happen very easily if you take the phone apart and if you are not 100% careful when you pry the power button cable out). I ordered all the replacement parts on eBay from US sellers.
This particular phone had the "bad", washed out screen and was manufactured in Taiwan. When I ordered the replacement LCD and digitizer, I was hoping to get the "good", bright and superior screen but that didn't happen. So for the ones out there who are hoping to improve the screen by replacing the LCD and/or digitizer, it's a 50/50 shot.
I also ran into the problem with the adhesive and found a roll of 3M 2mm double sided tape for $ 10 with free shipping on eBay. The phone is working great and looks like nothing ever happened now after I put it all back together. And even though I had to pay for a lot of replacement parts, it was still a lot cheaper than buying a new one from T-Mobile or a used one on Craigslist or eBay
There are also a lot of MyTouch 4G disassembly videos on youtube. I'm a gal and if I can do it, you can too !!
Ok so my Nexus One got a few Dings and scratches nothing critical or crazy. but I'm really picky about my phones looking New so I invested on buying a N1 housing on ebay and I wanted to know any pointers from people that done this before. I do have some experience on changing housings but where I'm hesitant about taking apart the digitizer since its glued I believe to the middle part and people are just putting double sided tape to hold the thing together which in my opinion it doesn't last. So maybe you guys got better pointer than people I see on youtube and other blogs. Thanks
How would you source a new housing without spending at least $200, if you don't mind me asking?
I got my housing on ebay for 45.00 for battery door bottom part and the middle housing. Now if i brake anything inside it will cost me alot more than 200.00.
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If you are just replacing the housing you do not have to do anything about the digitizer/lcd. You just pull it out of the old and put it in the new. I did this recently with my N1 and am very happy with my shiney new looking phone. There are plenty of videos on youtube to step you through the process just be patient and careful. The hardest part for me was the connectors for the docks in the bottom back plate.
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If you are just replacing the housing you do not have to do anything about the digitizer/lcd. You just pull it out of the old and put it in the new. I did this recently with my N1 and am very happy with my shiney new looking phone. There are plenty of videos on youtube to step you through the process just be patient and careful. The hardest part for me was the connectors for the docks in the bottom back plate.
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You made my day! I was having a hard time finding a video to confirm that. most people replace the broken digitizer or they just disassemble the phone without taking the digitizer off. Now I'm just waiting for my housing to arrive from China.
the bottom cover part(not the battery door) was a little easier to take off than i expected but it was tough though. I used a pry tool like this http://www.accessorygeeks.com/pry-tool-plastic-case-bu.html
Highly suggest picking one up.
For the bottom piece across the top part there are three little tabs that you pop up then in think two little ones you have to work downward on the sides then it will slide off.
replacing the aluminum unibody part does require a full disassembly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1054682
Check out the site linked in my post there. Any use to anybody?
DirkGently1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1054682
Check out the site linked in my post there. Any use to anybody?
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http://cnn.cn/shop/google-c-976.html this is where I bought few things before but not for my Nexus One
Thanks for all your help guys !! I got my housing today and replaced it is hard but not as hard as I thought your tips helped alot
I did it 2 days ago, pretty easy, do take care of the power button though
Long story short I got a replacement back from ebay that does not have any of the built in antenna/contact points installed, is this normal for a replacement back? How would this be beneficial for replacement of a broken back glass if it cant function the same as the previous one for NFC wireless etc.? Can the antenna's be replaced or should I say something to the seller about issuing a refund?
Get the refund.
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Get the refund.
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I'm hoping I can get the seller to offer me a refund but I bought it as a guest with ebay/paypal and didn't register so I don't seem to have a lot of power in the resolution department with them (ebay). I have emailed the seller asking for a RMA to get my money back or to be provided a cover that includes the antenna's, we shall see what they say, but my question still is this....
Has anyone here bought a cover that did NOT include the antenna's and what did you do with the situation (buy new antenna and from where, somehow move the old antenna and how, etc.)
I'm just looking for more options in case the seller gives me a hard time.
Thanks again for anyone's input that can help me out!
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I'm hoping I can get the seller to offer me a refund but I bought it as a guest with ebay/paypal and didn't register so I don't seem to have a lot of power in the resolution department with them (ebay). I have emailed the seller asking for a RMA to get my money back or to be provided a cover that includes the antenna's, we shall see what they say, but my question still is this....
Has anyone here bought a cover that did NOT include the antenna's and what did you do with the situation (buy new antenna and from where, somehow move the old antenna and how, etc.)
I'm just looking for more options in case the seller gives me a hard time.
Thanks again for anyone's input that can help me out!
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You can open resolution case withpaypal which actually works faster most of the time.
Use the antennas from the old cover
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Use the antennas from the old cover
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I would but they don't seem reliably removable from the case they are glued in I believe and pretty much made of paper. I'm afraid that in trying to remove they will tear or break. Has anyone else had to move the antenna before? Any advice on how best to do it?
Use a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on medium heat and use it to warm up the glue holding the antennas on. Hold the gun/drier about 6-8 inches from the antennas moving up and down the back cover to get even heating. After about 10-15 seconds try to carefully peel them up. If it feels like its going to tear stop peeling and continue applying heat. Don't get them too hot as you'll run the risk of them melting.
Once out transfer them to the replacing aw quickly as possible to not let the glue reset.
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I fell on some stairs and landed right on my Note 3, cheek to stair. Despite having the Otterbox, I bent it quite a bit and the glass is shattered.
In any case, I'm trying to find the parts I need, and I believe I have, but they are either generic or for US models.
I'm looking at the following two parts from ETrade and I'm wondering if they will work. I've contacted them twice but keep hitting midnight, their time, and they haven't gotten back to me by email.
My phone is SM-N900W8.
The parts I'm looking at are:
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly-with-frame-white.html
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly-with-frame-white-20687.html
Any help would be appreciated.
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I usually use eBay for this kind of stuff... Is anything available there?
Word from eTrade - Not compatible, part for this phone are not currently in the market, they will be sourcing it and will let me know.
Nothing on ebay.
Anyone else have a suggestion? I'm wondering if there is a screen protector with glue that would help fill in the cracks in the glass a bit?
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Anyone else have a suggestion? I'm wondering if there is a screen protector with glue that would help fill in the cracks in the glass a bit?
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Are you saying digitizer and s-pen work? If so why are you buying whole thing? You can buy just front glass, there are few videos to show how to replace it and I admit it's time consuming and little tricky, but if you really mess up, then get the whole digitizer. Also the glass itself is much less expensive and probably the same across all models. Just search youtube for instructions.
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Are you saying digitizer and s-pen work? If so why are you buying whole thing? You can buy just front glass, there are few videos to show how to replace it and I admit it's time consuming and little tricky, but if you really mess up, then get the whole digitizer. Also the glass itself is much less expensive and probably the same across all models. Just search youtube for instructions.
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Everything is fine inside, but the body is bent as well.
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Everything is fine inside, but the body is bent as well.
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So now you have the Note 3 Curve
... could be a good thing.
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papaavi said:
So now you have the Note 3 Curve
... could be a good thing.
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yeah, and follows the exact curve of my rear...for comfortability
I could probably do the glass and case and attempt to replace those, but the glass is REALLY shattered and if I botch that then I've wasted $100. Not to mention they say without an autoclave you're chances of going bubble free are pretty slim and I'm willing to spend the $300 to get this back to its former beauty. I can't imagine why Canada's model would be so different.
Just be careful, Crapple lawyers will go after you , 5S came out first with curved phone, so they have patent for that. LOL
Seriously now - ouch, if the frame is bent the whole screen will not fit either, me think. If it was my phone I would take it apart and very carefully try to see if I could make it straight again. I would still insist all you need is front glass, if it doesn't work you'll be out $20-$30, not $300. I have hard time to imagine the screen assembly is bended, but not frame. If frame is bent new screen won't fit. Of course without seeing it, I'm speculating and I could be completely wrong. Hope you get it sorted.
I might post a pic later, the battery is bent as well...all kinds of messed up
but still works!
Found a place locally that can get parts. Shout out to the best computer store in Calgary www.memoryexpress.com
I have to confirm the parts still, but the price came out to what I expected to pay eTrade and no shipping.
I don't think our Canadian model is any different. If you take it apart it says at&t right on the board.
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I don't think our Canadian model is any different. If you take it apart it says at&t right on the board.
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This is what I thought, but I don't want to spend $300 to find out they were right.