Hi,
I have just bought a new O2 atom housing (as my old one is scratched to death), and am currently trying to find a guide or instructions on how to dismantle the phone housing.
I know there are two T screws with void stickers on them that need to be removed at the bottom end of the phone one you slide the battery cover off. I can't see any other screws visible. Apparently there are meant to be 4.
Does anyone have detailed instructions on how to change the housing? I have searched this forum and google, and have come up with nothing much.
Thanks everyone!
There is a fully descriptive video on dismantling the Atom, I cant find it but I had it last year and Im sure you will find it just keep looking. Basically you must remove the camera housing cover and there are two more screws under that, then you run you finger nail between the front and back cover to open the housing, good luck and remember nothing needs to be forced.
try this...http://bible.younet.com/files/2007/03/30/369427.shtml
you have to pop the top half of the rear cover off. it is particularly difficult, and the black strip that runs right around the devices is very soft plastic which gets mashed real easy. try using your fingernail (even that will dent it) and run it around the edge. Once it pops off you will see the other two screws. they also has void stickers on them.
Good luck
this more details http://bbs.pdafans.com/thread-322511-1-1.html
I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads
can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?
hmm i use a precision screwdriver set , try all the size and see which one it fits =)
palah said:
I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads
can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?
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be careful with a small plain screwdriver, you'll be ok
i tried dismantling it.. but my objective was to actually remove the camera. couldnt find a way to remove it.. is it possible?
Hi all,
do you know if a Atom Exec housing is compatible with a Xda Atom "classic". Same dimensions i think.
Thanks a lot !
I've been searching high and low for replacement screws for my case. I recently moved and in the move managed to lose the screws I had in supply from a friends busted tilt. I believe they were T6? I'm also needing the spine screws that hold the top panel to the keyboard panel (I think they were small philips head.)
If anyone can give me an idea on where to go either locally or online to purchase fitting screws for my device I would greatly appreciate it!
I have a broken Tilt, the screws are present-no one wants to buy the Tilt (it's water damaged), but you are welcome to the screws for a few bucks...
Still on the hunt for some screws, if anyone can help!
Found out from the service manual that the screw I need is Screw,M1.4,L2.3,(D3.5*H0.2),Kaiser
I'm out looking for micro screws that fit the dimensions, and if I can't find them I may have to resort to some home brew soldering and rigging.
I now have a small bag of screws available from Kaiser...please PM me with the exact type of screw you need and I'll send you pictures and we can see if it's the right thing.
Since I couldn't find any complete guide for this, I thought I'd start one. My new digitizer hasn't arrived yet, but I already disconnected my broken digitizer.
Yes, it was hard But I think everyone with enough patience can do it.
I can't post images yet... See them here: rockenundpoppen. com/carsten/htcrepair/
1. Pull out your battery, your sim- and sd-card. You need to remove the bezel covering the flash. You can do this with a very small screwdriver at the red points, but you will probably damage your case... As seen in the video, you could push it up from the inside, if you insert something like a knitting needle through the battery housing. But I didn't try that...
2. Remove the marked screws. What you need is a size 5 torx screwdriver. Pull that little metal plate indicated by the arrow.
3. Remove the label on the right side of the phone and pull out the little cirucuit board next to the volume-keys. Now you can remove the housing by pulling upwards.
4. Remove the screws to remove the plastic piece.
5. Under the plastic piece on the left, remove the mylar and pull the connector underneath.
6. Now you can start with removing the broken digitizer... Use your hair dryer to loosen the tape underneath. Use a small screwdriver to lever it up, starting at the top. You can use a bent metal plate to try to cut through the tape. Be careful not to damage the lcd! I ended up removing the glass piece by piece at the bottom...
You can actually pull the connection cable of the digitizer now... You won't break something there.
To attach the new digitizer you need to remove the lcd as well. Use your hairdryer, and start levering from the bottom. Don't be overcautious, you need to use some force there. But: don't use your screwdriver at the left, where the little flex cable is located... I did and I broke it...
I will complete this guide later, I hope it is usefull to some of you!
Carsten
Hi.
I replaced my screen, then I lost my radio signal. So I wanted to open the phone again to check what went wrong.
I lost some of the original screws, so I got some "hex screws" (I don't know what they're called). Anyway, the heads worn out!
I have two left, in the most unlucky positions! Top two corners (if anyone knows what that looks like in an I9000!).
So, Anyone got any ideas how to get those out.
Thanks.
OK, so I have been drilling my phone for the last half hour or less. With absolutely no luck. lol
Please advise.
A grinder might work only joking you need to buy a left hand drill bit it spins in the other way so removes screws
you can buy a bit that removes screws with worn heads, have a search on google
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...=f1_LTr70B4OXhQfrycHeDQ&sqi=2&ved=0CHYQ8wIwAQ
You may find that you are able to force in the next size TORX (star shaped) driver, or even use a dab of epoxy glue to glue a hex drive, TORX or even a straight bit screwdriver into place to give enough purchase to get them out and replace them.
Phil
Thank you everyone. Problem fixed.
This is the HTC Evo 4G take apart repair guide. Following this written repair guide will help you take apart your Evo 4G fairly easily in a step by step manner giving you a chance to replace faulty parts.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC EVO 4G part(s):
HTC EVO 4G LCD Screen Replacement Display
HTC EVO 4G Glass Touch Screen Digitizer
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Pair of Tweezers (optional)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer (optional)
HTC EVO 4G Take apart repair guide:
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Figure 1
First of all remove the back cover (battery cover) of the phone using a safe open pry tool. Carefully insert the pry tool between the edge at the back of the phone as indicated by the arrows in figure 1 and pry the cover off. The battery cover should come off quite easily.
Figure 2
Remove the battery and the SD card from the phone as well. To remove the SD card you will need to pop the tab first at the location shown in figure 2 and then take out the SD card. You may use a pair of tweezers if you find it difficult to remove the memory card with your hand.
Now in order to remove the back-frame of the phone you will need to unscrew six Torx screws. Using a T5 Torx screwdriver, remove these six screws from the locations shown in the figure 2.
Figure 3
Once you have removed the screws you can carefully pry the back-frame off using safe open pry tool. Insert safe open pry tool between the edge that separates the frame and the body of the phone and run it along the sides to unclip the clips. The removed back-frame will look similar to the figure 3.
Figure 4
The next step is to remove the mainboard (logic board) from the unit. In order to remove the mainboard you will have to unscrew a Phillips screw first and then detach three ribbon cable connectors.
Remove the screw first using a small Phillips screwdriver from the location shown in the figure 4 by a small circle 1.
Disconnect the three ribbon cable connectors using safe open pry tool at the locations A, B and C in the figure 4.
Figure 5
The mainboard will now be released and you can take it off from the phone assembly and put it aside.
Lift out the camera from its location indicated by orange arrow in figure 5 and then carefully pry up the ribbon cable which will be glued at the back of LCD indicated by gray arrow in figure 5. Note that you need to lift up this cable from its colored end (which you have disconnected from the mainboard) and then pry it off from the back of LCD. Do not pull it off completely from the unit because it is a part of glass screen (touch screen digitizer).
Using a safe open pry tool, carefully pry up the front glass screen from the unit. Note that the glass screen will be adhered to the unit all along the sides with an adhesive material and you may have to use a hot air gun / hair-dryer before prying up the front glass screen.
After you have the glass screen digitizer completely pried off, gently lift it up from the unit because you will have to run the ribbon cable through the gap to completely separate it from the assembly.
The HTC EVO 4G is now disassembled and you can replace the damaged part(s) with new ones. Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
Good stuff bro! thanks! I am sure this will help many! its a great guide i just hope I never need to use it
stevovanburen said:
Good stuff bro! thanks! I am sure this will help many! its a great guide i just hope I never need to use it
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Thanks for the support. Glad you found it useful!
i would like to add a couple notes after doing this myself.
1. the volume and power buttons come off real easy and are easily lost. do this work on a table and keep track of those buttons they really do just fall off.
2. sometimes the parts dont come with adhesive to glue sthe glass down and to keep dirt and stuff out. i used silicone for this.
3. the glass has 3 prongs attached to them, these also dont always come with the replacement part but come off the old one easy enough just try and keep some of the sticky stuff on them to "glue" them to new glass
4. use white gloves or latex gloves the new glass attracts dirt/fingerprints real easy and you dont wanna keep wiping it down
grrmisfit said:
i would like to add a couple notes after doing this myself.
1. the volume and power buttons come off real easy and are easily lost. do this work on a table and keep track of those buttons they really do just fall off.
2. sometimes the parts dont come with adhesive to glue sthe glass down and to keep dirt and stuff out. i used silicone for this.
3. the glass has 3 prongs attached to them, these also dont always come with the replacement part but come off the old one easy enough just try and keep some of the sticky stuff on them to "glue" them to new glass
4. use white gloves or latex gloves the new glass attracts dirt/fingerprints real easy and you dont wanna keep wiping it down
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Some nice tips, however....
Be VERY careful when using glue to attach the screen, not only can this damage the digitizer itself but it not the correct thickness to create the correct spacing between the glass and the LCD screen. Always use adhesive strips, NOT glue.
I'm having a problem after replacing my digitizer for the evo 4g. It boots and audio works fine, but the screen is completely white (no logo). I checked the ribbon cable for the LCD but it looks fine and is definitely connected all the way. Are there any other possibilities here?
Here are a couple of things you can try: make sure correct part was ordered, and check that all flex cables are securely locked in place.
Thanks this is going to help, now if I can figure out what screen to order with out having to take apart the phone...
repairsuniverse said:
Some nice tips, however....
Be VERY careful when using glue to attach the screen, not only can this damage the digitizer itself but it not the correct thickness to create the correct spacing between the glass and the LCD screen. Always use adhesive strips, NOT glue.
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I found that out the hard way lol... I used some bonding glue that was all bad, not to mention the spacing was off by a few hairs... But I'm still trying to find the right adhesive strips..
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I found that out the hard way lol... I used some bonding glue that was all bad, not to mention the spacing was off by a few hairs... But I'm still trying to find the right adhesive strips..
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Yes. ALWAYS use adhesive strips. NOT glue. Glue can not only damage the digitizer, but even if it doesn't you will not get the correct thickness between the LCD and glass.
You can find the right thickness adhesive strips here - Adhesive strips for touch screens
Whatever you do, make sure you dont accidentally scrape the LCD screen, super tiny nick resulted in this:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10726414/IMAG0534.jpg
Hey guys
I'm having this issue where the LCD I ordered doesn't fit correctly inside the seat, making it so the glass wont snap in. I can get the top part in, but then the bottom is too high up. I've tried using force, but I know that is a really bad idea. Any ideas? I've got a feeling they sent me an incompatible screen. Although, I did boot the phone while it was connected, and confirmed it to be working just fine.
The HTC EVO 4G has multiple screens. Make sure you ordered the correct screen for this device.
stinky634 said:
Whatever you do, make sure you dont accidentally scrape the LCD screen, super tiny nick resulted in this:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10726414/IMAG0534.jpg
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Yep had that happen twice, I also noticed that black LCD film is like those expensive camera lens's where when you touch them, fingerprints, smudges, lint, dust, then they are no good any more!
Be sure to check out our Evo 4G video repair guide which can be used in correlation with this written repair guide.
htc evo 4g
hey
i used this guide to swap a cracked digitizer on a htc evo 4g , everything went well but when i rebooted the phone the screen is slugish to unresponsive its very difficult to get it to unlock and the calibration on the keyboard tool did nothing to help fix it
ive ordered a second digitizer to try swapping that but its not in yet ,
any thoughts ?/
Great Guide . Thank you.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
Is there another way of determining the LCD type on the HTC Evo 4G without disassembling my phone?
very good. thanks.
repairsuniverse said:
This is the HTC Evo 4G take apart repair guide. Following this written repair guide will help you take apart your Evo 4G fairly easily in a step by step manner giving you a chance to replace faulty parts.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC EVO 4G part(s):
HTC EVO 4G LCD Screen Replacement Display
HTC EVO 4G Glass Touch Screen Digitizer
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Pair of Tweezers (optional)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer (optional)
HTC EVO 4G Take apart repair guide:
Figure 1
First of all remove the back cover (battery cover) of the phone using a safe open pry tool. Carefully insert the pry tool between the edge at the back of the phone as indicated by the arrows in figure 1 and pry the cover off. The battery cover should come off quite easily.
Figure 2
Remove the battery and the SD card from the phone as well. To remove the SD card you will need to pop the tab first at the location shown in figure 2 and then take out the SD card. You may use a pair of tweezers if you find it difficult to remove the memory card with your hand.
Now in order to remove the back-frame of the phone you will need to unscrew six Torx screws. Using a T5 Torx screwdriver, remove these six screws from the locations shown in the figure 2.
Figure 3
Once you have removed the screws you can carefully pry the back-frame off using safe open pry tool. Insert safe open pry tool between the edge that separates the frame and the body of the phone and run it along the sides to unclip the clips. The removed back-frame will look similar to the figure 3.
Figure 4
The next step is to remove the mainboard (logic board) from the unit. In order to remove the mainboard you will have to unscrew a Phillips screw first and then detach three ribbon cable connectors.
Remove the screw first using a small Phillips screwdriver from the location shown in the figure 4 by a small circle 1.
Disconnect the three ribbon cable connectors using safe open pry tool at the locations A, B and C in the figure 4.
Figure 5
The mainboard will now be released and you can take it off from the phone assembly and put it aside.
Lift out the camera from its location indicated by orange arrow in figure 5 and then carefully pry up the ribbon cable which will be glued at the back of LCD indicated by gray arrow in figure 5. Note that you need to lift up this cable from its colored end (which you have disconnected from the mainboard) and then pry it off from the back of LCD. Do not pull it off completely from the unit because it is a part of glass screen (touch screen digitizer).
Using a safe open pry tool, carefully pry up the front glass screen from the unit. Note that the glass screen will be adhered to the unit all along the sides with an adhesive material and you may have to use a hot air gun / hair-dryer before prying up the front glass screen.
After you have the glass screen digitizer completely pried off, gently lift it up from the unit because you will have to run the ribbon cable through the gap to completely separate it from the assembly.
The HTC EVO 4G is now disassembled and you can replace the damaged part(s) with new ones. Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
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You're welcome!