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Changing a broken LCD screen on the universal

Hi!
I have been lurking around in this forum for quite some time, but I have been unable to find any information regarding how to disasamble the universal.
I have a broken screen, and I am thinking about buying a new lcd on ebay and try to replace the broken lcd.
I have tried to unscrew the six screws under the screen, but I am not able to open up and "get inside" to replace the lcd.
Are there any information aviable on how to do this, or even better an instruction on how to replace the lcd screen?
Thanks for any help and a great forum!

replacment screen
hi, i had the same issue where i accidently sat on my uni and cracked da screen. i ended up goin to a guy in slough who fixed ma screen for £120 (well £110 cos da screen has a really small scratch in the bottom corner on it - hardly visible)
It works perfectly and the screen looks new. im running all my normal apps on it, tomtom and i have no probs.
The guy advertises his screens on ebay and you can either send your uni to him or go to his house and get it done in front of you within 10 minutes. Definatly recommend this guy and he does all the XDA type screens and HP iPAQ's.
If anyone wants to contact this guy his number is 07919174796. He can sell you the screen on its own if you like.

HTC instructions
I have the pdf on how to dismantle and reassemble the HTC universal. Although I think it is in the FTP somewhere too.
BR
Wassa

itwasntme187 said:
hi, i had the same issue where i accidently sat on my uni and cracked da screen. i ended up goin to a guy in slough who fixed ma screen for £120 (well £110 cos da screen has a really small scratch in the bottom corner on it - hardly visible)
It works perfectly and the screen looks new. im running all my normal apps on it, tomtom and i have no probs.
The guy advertises his screens on ebay and you can either send your uni to him or go to his house and get it done in front of you within 10 minutes. Definatly recommend this guy and he does all the XDA type screens and HP iPAQ's.
If anyone wants to contact this guy his number is 07919174796. He can sell you the screen on its own if you like.
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itwasntme187: Thanks, I was about to buy from this guy, but found another one at ebay that was a little bit cheaper ($160 for a new LCD screen). I sent an order today, so I hope I have done the right thing trying to fix it my self.
wassa: Thanks for notifying me that there was a manual out there. I checked the ftp and found the manual on dismantle and reassemble the HTC universal.
Thanks for the help to both of you.

you can download it here. http://buzzdev.net/component/option...om_remository&Itemid=100&func=fileinfo&id=304

The replacement was a success.
I got the LCD from ebay on Monday and using the above mentioned manual I was able to replace my broken LCD screen. It is an easy job if you follow the instructions in the manual. There is only a total of 8 screws that has to be unscrewed to get the job done. Now if I was only able to get a replacement camera flash light my universal would be in an almost perfect condition.

glad you got everything working!

Hi, im a newbie here. I also broke the LCD screen on my Universal/Xda Exec.
How can I access the FTP site to download the instructions on how to replace the screen?
Many thanks for your help.

you can get a new screen + have it replaced for 40 quid. Basically HTC has an agreement with the carphone warehouse and offer a repair service with all parts included for 40 pounds (I'm using a bloody german keyboard so i can't type the pound sign). When i broke my screen (I was bump starting a car with it in my pocket) i thought damn, now i'm 100 odd quid out of pocket, so i was suspiciously surprised when it was only 40 pounds. The only drawback is it takes about 6 weeks. Maybei should have posted this last year when i had my screen replaced...

LCD Replacement instruction sought
Hi. Hope the person who provided the instruction is still around. I am another Universal user who needs to replace the screen as the digitizer has not been working properly.
Anybody could provide the instructions on how to replace the LCD screen please? As far as I know the Universal's LCD screen and digitizer are attached and could not be separated without (de)soldering. But providing that the digitizer itself costs much less than the whole LCD ($8 vs. $135), if anyone would please provide the instructions on how to replace the digitizer (on the same lcd screen), that would really be awesome!
Really I do not enjoy the idea of sending the unit away for 2 weeks with £100 expense.
Thank you very much in advance!

Since there are obviously people here who have done this before could someone maybe help me out?
My screen is intact, but I dropped my Universal a while ago and since then the 2-axis screen hinge seems a bit loose. Everything works ok, it's just that the cover with the screen in it are not as firmly attached to the base as they used to be.
Can this be fixed by taking the device apart and reassembling it (tightening some screws and so on) or would it be a waste of time?

Guide to replacing the LCD.

OK folks,
I had to replace my LCD for the second time. So, I took some photos and wrote a little guide. Actually it is nine pages.
LINK to PDF.
If I need to change anything, let me know.
Alperin1

Nice Job!
It's a T5.
I am still trying to figure out what type of glue or epoxy should be used to reseal the side tabs back on. Prying them off the first time weakens the original glue and for me one side in now pretty loose.
I didn't play around too much when I had mine open but am now wondering if that internal 2GB sdcard is replaceable.
This should be either Stickied or added to the Wiki.

Download Mirror - PDF File you may want to right click and 'save as'.
Info on the internal SD Card
There was a thread somewhere that said the tape for the end pieces is a 3M product, but I can't find the thread right now.

After looking again it does look like tape. That should be enough for me to go on.Thanks alot!

Yes. It is 3M tape. I got some with my LCD at no cost when I picked it up. Had to cut it to fit as it was for a different phone.
BTW , I will probably update the file for grammer and such stuff.
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Verifix UV adhesive is the glue to use.
For better results use this with a 'Granulate TR 60 LCD glue gun', google it.
Dell Streak repairs, Dell Streak spares, Dell Streak parts, Dell Streak screen repair, Dell Streak digitizer repairs, Dell Streak Gorilla Glass

If anyone needs the full sized imges from the PDF let me know and I will post them somehow.
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Download Fullsize images - 92MB zip file
View Fullsize images - click on thumb to view full images
Download PDF

Excellent guide! Helped me replace my screen today, cheers!
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I'm thinking about buying a streak later on. How concerned should I be about the screen cracking? I'm not clumzy, but let's be realistic, who doesn't drop their phone at least once in their lifetime.

FWIW, I think it is an issue, but not a deal-breaker. The gorilla glass is very scratch-resistant, but also very brittle. Given its size, it is LIKELY to crack if you drop it naked. Unfortunately, I'm not guessing about this. I wouldn't use mine now without Otterbox Defender or at least Commuter (I have both now.)
I will say this: I have used mine for 2 months now with glass cracked, and with no effect on lcd clarity or touchscreen issues. But getting repairs is tough; will likely try diy soon.

kable said:
Nice Job!
It's a T5.
I am still trying to figure out what type of glue or epoxy should be used to reseal the side tabs back on. Prying them off the first time weakens the original glue and for me one side in now pretty loose.
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Hi there. I'm about to replace my lcd. What side tabs are you referring to?
TIA

I think he is refering to the ends of the phone. The plastic peices where the buttons and ffc and speaker for the phone.
If you work slowly and with caution you can reuse the tape/glue that is currently holding the ends.
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Ahh thanks for that
Still waiting for the lcd replacement from big_is. The first one they sent had 2 of the 3 ribbons broken. It's been more than 3 weeks now since I ordered it. Well, that's what it means to save $150 over having it professionally done

I destroyed my streak LCD and glass when I dropped it from just over 2 feet so definitely use a case. Also I just ordered a replacement LCD and glass from Amazon for $100, that's what the description says. So the parts are coming now, finally I can't wait to have my streak back
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I've heard that the glass that you buy elsewhere isn't truly gorilla glass? I posted this earlier, but the lcd in my dell streak is the only thing messed up, not the glass.
Can I just buy the lcd and digitizer? Or do I need the glass as well.

You can get just the LCD and digitizer. Check out Amazon.
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Hey guys,
Besides amazon does anyone know of any other site to get an LCD replacement?
Or can someone recommend a seller on ebay?
I know people say Big_S is good, anyone have any experience?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Zaslav said:
Hey guys,
Besides amazon does anyone know of any other site to get an LCD replacement?
Or can someone recommend a seller on ebay?
I know people say Big_S is good, anyone have any experience?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Have a look at post 1 or post 2 and in the pdf on the last page is amplace the provided the LCD to me. They stock the LCD.

Thanks alperin1,
my last question is if I only order the digitizer how do I mount it to the glass since only glue is holding it together?
I didn't see that in the pdf
=s
sorry for the noobish questions I just want to make sure I have all the info before my teardown.
Thank you!

replacement Mytouch 4G Screen digitizer issues

Hey all,
I replaced my girlfriends shattered digitizer a couple of weeks ago. Everything went great. I attempted to reuse the adhesive that was originally on the phone but alot of it was not any good.
So after putting it back together using what i could for the adhesive, the phone booted up and worked fine. But after sometime of using it my girlfriend started to complain about it not responding to touch correctly. Random times when touched it would act like she was touching somewhere completely different. Or it would act like it wasn't even being touched. To fix that issue you have to put it to sleep and then reactivate.
A good example would be if you were on the phone dial pad and trying to press 9 it would press 2 or 5 or 1. Or sometimes it would just not activate anything. Sometimes it would even "press" something without it ever being touched.
I did replace my old iphone digitizer and had the same issue. Not sure how to fix it. My only other thing i can think of is maybe getting some adhesive and applying. But i want to see if anyone has had this same issue or if they have a fix?
We've reset the phone to factory settings, rebooted. I have no more ideas.
Also where cna i get mytouch 4g adhesive?

Bump....anyone?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961252
This thread might help you out. Someone in there also mentioned that you can use the same adhesive used on iphones, or 3M adhesive(whatever that is..)
Hope this helps you out a bit.

AlanB412 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961252
This thread might help you out. Someone in there also mentioned that you can use the same adhesive used on iphones, or 3M adhesive(whatever that is..)
Hope this helps you out a bit.
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THanks. I will have to give that a shot.
Anyone have any other ideas? Any one hit this issue before? There has to be atleast one person.

3M 2mm double sided adhesive OEM
chowdan said:
I did replace my old iphone digitizer and had the same issue. Not sure how to fix it. My only other thing i can think of is maybe getting some adhesive and applying. But i want to see if anyone has had this same issue or if they have a fix?
We've reset the phone to factory settings, rebooted. I have no more ideas.
Also where cna i get mytouch 4g adhesive?
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Hi there, this is what I use to re-adhere digitizers when I repair iPhone digitizers and MyTouch 4G digitizers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/37051618015...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1118wt_1141
Make sure that all connections inside the phone are properly connected, the issue with your girlfriend hitting a button and the touch not responding correctly usually indicates a defective digitizer or that a connection came loose or maybe moisture got underneath which will cause the digitizer to fail.
I hope this helps !!

I have the same issue. I replace one digitizer for a customer and she complained of certain spots not responding.
I replaced one on my phone and it does not respond in some places. Like i wouldnt work when its on horizontal mode.
I would draw a straight line on a drawing app and it goes down fine and get crooked towards the bottom area. almost like a lightening symbol.
The digitizer i got is not original. One of my original digitzer is acting up too. Tried it on different phones and its still the same.
I also tried using the adhesive tapes.
This is too much of a problem.. Wonder what the issue is...

It'd be ncie if we could get some more advice here. Or even some more reports of this issue.
@krnchonnom: Where did you purchase the digitizer? I picked mine up for repairs universe. Wonder if they got a bad batch.

I replaced my Digitizer this past week and I'm now expeirencing the same thing... Has anyone proven that using new adhesive solves the problem? This is the adhesive I used when replacing mine, http://www.repairsuniverse.com/adhesive-strips-for-touch-screens.html

Hey I had the touchdcreen problem after the OTA update from T-Mobile a couple of weeks ago. Now for the last two days it disappeared. I think it was software related...
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How could it be software related when I never had a problem with my old digitizer before and after I shattered it...
I took apart my phone once again today and spent about 2 hours sizing and cutting new adhesive strips and it appears that I have relieved the issue so that it only happens now and again, thus allowing some use out of the phone but now the digitizer is stuck to the LCD and making part of my screen looks like a piece of glass on top of some liquid ready to go under a microscope... I'll put up a pic tomorrow.
I'm just about to the point where I might just purchase a digi+LCD assembly instead.

Sooo. .. you guys replaced the digitizer and still no go, but cannot fathom it may be software related... May not be but mine was when stupid T-Mobile said it was hardware. I would type a certain letter yet it would type three others making it impossible to text. Just sharing my experience. Hope you guys figure it out.
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here is what it looks like
problem solved. My adhesive tape was too thin. I doubled the adhesive up and now I'm good, except for the intermittent unresponsiveness. I have to lock the screen and unlock it again to get it to work again...

I'm about to tear back into my wife's MT4G for this same issue. She cracked the screen a couple months back and had to use a MT3G for a while!
I bought several busted MT4G's off of ebay to tear down before I took hers apart. It really helped knowing where there are snaps and screws and such before you do the real thing.

Broken screen

My dell mini was fall , its steell working well , but I see blacks lines on the screen, and some of the margins disappear, do I need to buy full lcd screen with digitizer ? Where can I see user manuals for replacment ? Thanks
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You need a new screen (ie LCD + Gorilla-glass) search for "streak screen replacement" on google and i think youll get along. There is also a good guide on streak disassembly on ifixit that you should read. It's really easy to do.
hth
gostl

screen replacement- need connector
thanks, during the screen replacment the cover of the ribbon connector which lock the flex cable was broken and lost , how could i find subtitude for that ? someone told me its called "ZIF connector" where can i buy this ? i thing its is the digitizer connector it has 6 pin (see photo attached)

my bro broke his streak (the LCD is leaking) =(, anyone has a link to purchase exactly the piece that i need?

As mentioned above, the search engine of your choise will do the job. You'll find replacement in the known online markets and it seems most streakers where quite okay with what they got. So you should just give it a go.

[Q] screen problem or even worst?

so i'm having a huge problem with my nexus 4
Yesterday i raged whislt playing soccer and in rage i slammed my pants on the bench. With all my luck, the phone ( has cover ) had to be just under and my belt slammed bulls-eyes in the middle of the phone screen. The screen did not shatter. i looked at the damage and i saw vertical stripes(not physical damage) aroUnd the middle of the phone (about where my belt really had impact). soon after, the phone screen strated to act like old tv screen ( gets kinds off blurry) and now when i open the phone the stripes are still there ( the old tv effect too ofc) but the color of the screen intensifies towards black and slowly fades to pitch black. Ive sent to myself screenshot of the phone to my email and its perfect so can't be a system error. So i ask, is it the screen that is broken and should be replaced. Is is a composent of the phone that is damaged and its idk cant transmit the information. Or is my phone simply done.
extra: every time i open now, the phone randomly rages and it start activiting touches on the screen for like 6 sec in a row. So if im a text things il like zoom in and out click things and write stuff like " oiwdqsaPIFUWEOPFNiofvpsdhirfWE;" happens once when i turn on the screen and redoes it every time i open it again

Next time you rage, buy tempered glass screen protector for your phone, then you can throw it without breaking the screen. Also try herbal tea.
Now about the screen, I'm not really clear from what you said maybe posting photos of it would be easier. If the actual LCD under the digitizer is broken then you need a whole new screen assembly, they usually go for a little more than $100 on ebay. Should be easily to replace, you just need a T5 torque screwdriver to open the phone.
If the digitizer is broken only, then also buy a new screen assembly, because its a pain in the arse to replace it with this device. But there are instructions on youtube to replace just the digitizer if you want to attempt.

LCD assembly are $140 shipped on eBay. OEM brand new
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update i attached photos of my phone. Hopefully it will mean more then the txt i wrote

I would take it apart to check for loose connections before spending any money. If you are not comfortable taking it apart, send it out for repair.
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