hi everyone, i know this may sound stupid but i need your suggestion and expertise. my digitizer suddenly stopped working, after exhausting all possible trouble shooting, i concur it might need replacement. my quesrions are; does it have to replace the lcd as well? or just the digitizer? im kinda worry that it would cost me to replace both. my lcd is ok just the digitizer. if i replace both, what will i do with the extra lcd? has anyone tried replacing just the digitizer? my hd is a t- mobil version. im worried that its like the htc diamond that you have to replace both, also is it complicatef like xda mini lcd that you have to look for a specific color? all your replies are highly appreciated. your expertise are needed. thank you.
your question has been answered before.
anyway to help you a bit: yes
the lcd is connected to the digitizer so when either breaks you have to replace both
You can seperate them, if you have the USA T-Mobile version it has the plug type non solder connector making things simpler. Seperating them should only be done if you feel compitent in handling the task ... A lot of care is needed to do a good job on HD2 repairs ...
drmodify said:
your question has been answered before.
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the lcd is connected to the digitizer so when either breaks you have to replace both
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TRUE, sugui you should just search for this a little bit!
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FALSE, drmodify you should read as well and find out they can be detached: it's not easy, but totally feasible!
right thread
can anyone direct me to the thread or post regarding changing the digitizer. my internet connection is limited since im at work.. i might get screen shot..
thanks..
I had to have my digitizer replaced and they were able to do it without needing to replace the LCD as well. It came to right around $100 with the new part and labor.
BTW- I do have slight edge bleed now, and that was most likely my fault. Like others have stated, it's not an easy tear down and everything is really small, and fragile. Better to leave it to someone that knows what they are doing than doing a half arsed job yourself and mucking it up.
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hi guys,i would like some advice on replace my digitizer,as i never done one im am not sure about how to do it correctly,so,if anyone as idea on how to remove the digitizer,what tools we need,if there is any soldering work to do or anything else please reply,any information related to this will be helpfull!
Many thanks
take a look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1291974
you will open it without problems JUST you need to be gentle and do everything slow..
Replacing the digitizer is quite easy there is only one connector you need to connect..
thanks fsnelis,that's a big help allready !
You know what is the type and cost of a new digitizer?
ziuzitsu said:
You know what is the type and cost of a new digitizer?
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Just make a little research on ebay or google and you will get an idea of the prices.
Where you live for example can be a factor on the price...
Hi guys!
I just replaced my broken digitizer with one I bought on ebay, and the new one works fine.
However, the earpiece speaker does not work. Help!
Do any of you have any tips for me?
PS: I already threw away the old one when because the touchscreen seemed to work fine, so I can't just take the speaker from that.
I just bought a new digitizer off of taobao. It cost me 120 RMB ($19) and comes with a replacement front shell. When it arrives I'll install it. Good luck with your speaker, when I get mine in I'll look at the circuitry to see if I can find anything to help you.
EDIT: Replaced mine, it was pretty easy. On your speaker, did you reconnect the speaker wire correctly? Or did the wire get damaged? That's the only thing I could see that could go wrong with it.
andlea said:
Hi guys!
I just replaced my broken digitizer with one I bought on ebay, and the new one works fine.
However, the earpiece speaker does not work. Help!
Do any of you have any tips for me?
PS: I already threw away the old one when because the touchscreen seemed to work fine, so I can't just take the speaker from that.
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I have the same problem. The speaker in the new digitizer is bigger than the old one.
An image showing the differences
Does anybody know where to get a fitting digitizer/speaker?
Seems like there are no right ones on ebay...
Update:
I've contacted the seller. I will send him the part number of my digitizer (printed on the cable) and he will try to get the right one for me.
The ebay seller is 'easyworldwidetrading'. I will update this post for the folks who need this kind of digitizer.
Update 2:
My digitizer is a "TM1564" model which will be send to me now.
krothold said:
I have the same problem. The speaker in the new digitizer is bigger than the old one.
An image showing the differences
Does anybody know where to get a fitting digitizer/speaker?
Seems like there are no right ones on ebay...
Update:
I've contacted the seller. I will send him the part number of my digitizer (printed on the cable) and he will try to get the right one for me.
The ebay seller is 'easyworldwidetrading'. I will update this post for the folks who need this kind of digitizer.
Update 2:
My digitizer is a "TM1564" model which will be send to me now.
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hi, you got a link to buy?
Not really. Just had some email conversation with them/him.
The shop is called 'easyworldwidetrading' on ebay:
http://myworld.ebay.com.hk/easyworldwidetrading?ssPageName=ADME:L:OCE:1181
Haven't got the new digitizer yet. He wrote "It is OK, I will check about it and reship the TM1564 model touch screen to you, is it OK??". I am expecting to get it within the next two weeks. I will keep you updated if you want or you can write him on as I did. Maybe he will start selling the TM1564 on ebay too.
Old speaker with wrong digitizer
Hell,
i wonted to ask is it possible to use old small speaker in new digitizer replacing big speaker?
Is there any other differenc in digitizers other then speaker size?
If i take big speaker out and glue or attach small speaker in the place, can i work like that?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
I had a look at the two digitizers and yes, I think that it is possible. If I can help you with images or anything else just send a msg to me.
krothold said:
I had a look at the two digitizers and yes, I think that it is possible. If I can help you with images or anything else just send a msg to me.
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Ok, thanks for info, i will try it and report what happens.
Hello, i have tried and it works, so you can use your old speaker instead big speaker in digitizer. I just replaced big speaker with my old small speaker and it worked. You have to center it in digitizer and put something on top of the speaker i used double layer tape otherwise speaker is too much in and it doesn't make connection.
On top? You mean towards the ear?
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On top? You mean towards the ear?
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ademirado said:
Hell,
i wonted to ask is it possible to use old small speaker in new digitizer replacing big speaker?
Is there any other differenc in digitizers other then speaker size?
If i take big speaker out and glue or attach small speaker in the place, can i work like that?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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You know, you don't have to replace the speaker and case. You can remove the digitizer from the case and put it in your old case with the smaller speaker.
typci said:
You know, you don't have to replace the speaker and case. You can remove the digitizer from the case and put it in your old case with the smaller speaker.
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OK, i didn't know that, thanks, i threw my old case away so for now it's good like this.
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Not really. Just had some email conversation with them/him.
The shop is called 'easyworldwidetrading' on ebay:
http://myworld.ebay.com.hk/easyworldwidetrading?ssPageName=ADME:L:OCE:1181
Haven't got the new digitizer yet. He wrote "It is OK, I will check about it and reship the TM1564 model touch screen to you, is it OK??". I am expecting to get it within the next two weeks. I will keep you updated if you want or you can write him on as I did. Maybe he will start selling the TM1564 on ebay too.
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He could not get it. But i've found another ebay seller which offers the TM1564 touch screen.
I've just ordered it. Will keep you updated if it works.
Search for "Digitizer Touch Screen For HUAWEI Ideos X5 U8800 Front Frame Cover small speaker" on eBay.
I changed the digitizer yesterday, it was very hard!!
Hello,
i cracked my HD2 screen (digitizer), i purchased new one, but the cracked one was working and i was not in a hurry to change it. After a minor drop, the LCD touch screen cracked under the cracked digitizer and now i have black screen...
Now also i have to purchase LCD screen, but i saw that there is ready to use screen+digitizer(and of course more expensive than screen and digitizer alone) .
My question is - what will be easier to change - ready to use digitizer + screen, screen and digitizer alone or there is no difference. I'm asking this, because I'm wondering should i sell the digitizer (if i can) and buy the ready to use screen+digitizer, or to purchase the screen and to use it with the already received digitizer.
If you can afford it you have to go with the all in one. Too much can go wrong during assembly and you should avoid it if you can.
yup, separating and installing them separately is a pain in the arse, its always better to do it in the one job if you can afford the initial high cost. My LCD panel needs replaced due to light bleeding, but I cant be arsed, the digitiser is likely to fail in the future anyway being an HD2 so ill wait and just do the two of them together.
OK, thank you.
I've watched 2 or 3 "how to change digitizer" videos. Is there a video for changing the lcd+digitizer or its the same as the digitizer change? I have to disassemble the whole phone to change the digitizer...
LexHammer said:
OK, thank you.
I've watched 2 or 3 "how to change digitizer" videos. Is there a video for changing the lcd+digitizer or its the same as the digitizer change? I have to disassemble the whole phone to change the digitizer...
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there is a vid somewhere, ill have a look later, but essentially yes. you need to remove the whole lot, the only difference between doing them both and doing them separately is that the two panels are stuck to each other, and its that process of separating or putting back together that's really tricky and people have ended up damaging one or the other trying it.
What about the difference in the EU and T-Mobile versions, like in the digitizer (soldering and insertion) Is there a difference too, if i take the whole "pack" (LCD + Digitizer) and what should i look for if there is a difference?
LexHammer said:
What about the difference in the EU and T-Mobile versions, like in the digitizer (soldering and insertion) Is there a difference too, if i take the whole "pack" (LCD + Digitizer) and what should i look for if there is a difference?
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If you buy combo(LCD+digitizer) there's no problem to replace it to whatever version of HD2 you own: combo is interchangeable on both versions!
OK, Thank you!
I'm asking because i asked some buyers on ebay, and they told me "Sorry, my friend, but this is for T-mobile version" But on the pictures, they are all the same.
I had my EU hd2 digitizer changed too when it was broken, and when it was changed to a tmous replacement, they couldn't get the promixity sensor working.
Now I dunno if that's a defect from the screen or because it's a incompatility problem, but a further gsensor-working-in-wm6-but-not-in-android-problem in my other replacement mashup hd2 hybrid EUTMOUS frankenstein phone suggests that some parts may not be interchangeable.
You should just make sure that it's a EU digitizer so you won't run into further problems.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA
But on a already assembled combo pack (LCD + digitizer) how to know if the digitizer is EU version, beside the T-mobile logo.
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I had my EU hd2 digitizer changed too when it was broken, and when it was changed to a tmous replacement, they couldn't get the promixity sensor working.
Now I dunno if that's a defect from the screen or because it's a incompatility problem, but a further gsensor-working-in-wm6-but-not-in-android-problem in my other replacement mashup hd2 hybrid EUTMOUS frankenstein phone suggests that some parts may not be interchangeable.
You should just make sure that it's a EU digitizer so you won't run into further problems.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA
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I doubt it's a relationship between digitizer and g-sensor/proximity sensor...
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LexHammer said:
But on a already assembled combo pack (LCD + digitizer) how to know if the digitizer is EU version, beside the T-mobile logo.
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There's no way to figure out this...
bib*oops said:
I doubt it's a relationship between digitizer and g-sensor/proximity sensor...
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There's no way to figure out this...
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Let me clarify that; my hd2 EU first had its digitizer+LCD replaced with a TMOUS version, and the proximity sensor stopped working,
then the the mobo was replaced by a tmous mobo in the same EU housing and the accelerometer and magnetometer does not work properly (accelerometer works in wm6.5 but not android), but the proximity sensor worked.
It's not just me having a hardware replacement problem, there's a significant amount of posts by other users about replacement parts not working properly. So everyone should be at least very cautious about using them because replacing with other parts may cause other problems.
my buddys HD2's touch screen suddenly stopped working.
he gave me the phone for $50.
i guess ima have to do lil work
I need some help with choosing the combo
Which one should i take and why on one the second item there are those big cable-like things.
N1 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-and-DIG...ccessories&hash=item43adebdc7d#ht_3076wt_1110
N2 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-lcd-Tou...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a67e44659#ht_2175wt_1344
Will i need to solder them together or they are already soldered (welded junction or whatever)
Thank you!
Anybody?
LexHammer said:
I need some help with choosing the combo
Which one should i take and why on one the second item there are those big cable-like things.
N1 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-and-DIG...ccessories&hash=item43adebdc7d#ht_3076wt_1110
N2 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-lcd-Tou...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a67e44659#ht_2175wt_1344
Will i need to solder them together or they are already soldered (welded junction or whatever)
Thank you!
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Both versions are OK, but I would choose the first one.
There's no need for soldering(vers. 2): it's more like a packaging thing in order to get it mounted on chassis.
hengsheng120 said:
I had my EU hd2 digitizer changed too when it was broken, and when it was changed to a tmous replacement, they couldn't get the promixity sensor working.
Now I dunno if that's a defect from the screen or because it's a incompatility problem, but a further gsensor-working-in-wm6-but-not-in-android-problem in my other replacement mashup hd2 hybrid EUTMOUS frankenstein phone suggests that some parts may not be interchangeable.
You should just make sure that it's a EU digitizer so you won't run into further problems.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA
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I guess its because you/they lost the little glasses that connect the display and the sensor.
Its easy to loose them as they fall out after you take the screen from the housing.
I lost them a few seconds ago and think that i know what wont work when i reassemble
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there is generally no problem removing display from touchscrren. just make it hot with a fan or oven ~80°C is okay. and with a flat knive or iron-wire go for the glue.
If you do this you need new glue-tape. Mostly you get this from china very cheap but takes a while.
If your screen is broken now i would recommend to take a combi pack as you have no glueing, no alignment problems and so on.
its not very hard but kills some time and nerves ;D
OK, so lets do a round up, before i make the purcahse, so I'm sure i will make the right choice.
I'm going to buy this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-and-DIG...ccessories&hash=item43adebdc7d#ht_3076wt_1110
because its already assembled and much easier to use and IT WILL FIX on my EU version of the phone (Not US T-Mobile)
Only YES or NO will be enough
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OK, so lets do a round up, before i make the purcahse, so I'm sure i will make the right choice.
I'm going to buy this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-and-DIG...ccessories&hash=item43adebdc7d#ht_3076wt_1110
because its already assembled and much easier to use and IT WILL FIX on my EU version of the phone (Not US T-Mobile)
Only YES or NO will be enough
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YES
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YES
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The Eu-HD2 is soldered isnt it? This version, from the picture, is the pluged version....
Im not sure because if you change the display also the connector type could be irrelevant.
But if this is the screen from Tmous-HD2, i remember that it was a bit bigger? Is it just the housing or also the display?
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Dont buy before this is clear!
(i would open my hd2, look what connector type is inside and buy that one just to be sure...)
And some advise: Try to glue the flex cable from the touchscreen(the one that goes under the end call button reallly close to the display)
This could help to improve the life-span of the cable as its not flexed every time you push the button(try when you hold it in your hands by putting the buttons in the frame and push it, if it flexes the cable fix that!!!)
Otherwise the cable will break one day and the wires will disconnect=> typical problem of not responding touchscreen
Hi all out there,
My xoom has no backlight? in some angle I'm able to see what's on my home screen, but it's all dark, totally unable to work around...
Someone know something about that? You guys around here are my only help. I have no warranty, cause I bought it from US and I'm i Europe....
Greets,
Philip
Interesting, this person here have the same issue http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767082
Hmm I still don't think it's a software sided issue but a hardware issue. You could open your XOOM and if there is anything wrong with the connectors, but you will properly have to replace the whole LCD screen. I had a few LCD TV fail on me before and it's generally the back-light that goes first, so it's not that surprising. Hmm another problem is I looked on ebay over here and a new LCD screen or touch digitizer actually costs more than what it's worth.
Hey guys, a few weeks ago I had issues with the digitizer of my fellow HD2.
After reading a lot here and re-flashing my ROM I decided to replace the digitizer.
With grit, (very) professional tools, a few read posts here on XDA and an incomplete Guide from iFixit.com I managed to tear the HD2 apart and replace the old digitizer.
That did the Job, I was able to operate the device again (the touch wasn't working anymore).
But today, it appeared that the touch won't work when I press the powerbutton in standby.
I'd appreciate a little help here, what's wrong with my trusty (3 or 4 year old) HD2?
Any ideas what to do?
I hope it doesn't hurt that much to read my english.
Maybe bad digitizer or perhaps ribbon connection in socket not good or locking bar not latched correctly or broken! but also could be issue with the button board & hopefully it is as cheap & less of a job to do really. Had similar issue with a sticking button on one of my works HD2 handsets & it would loose touch until become unstuck & full cure was new button board ...
Thank you Mister B.
Maybe I just depleted (if that's the right word) the good ol' HD2. Promised it to my girl.
However, I think I can exclude a defect ribbon cable or unlocked/broken connection socket.
I don't want to open the HD2 again, seems like I used a too professional tape to glue the Digitizer to the phone.
I guess a new button board would be woth the try.
Anybody else who got experience who this problematic?
I won't give up on my buddy, but is there a follower, despite the fact that no smartphone can step into the shoe's of the glorious HD2?
Or would this question be woth an own thread?
JackDCalloway said:
I guess a new button board would be woth the try.
Anybody else who got experience who this problematic?
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i accidentally got the button board's ribbon cut while messing with my disassembled hd2. not sure if that's the same kind of problematic. i feel ashamed
well, time to leave this hd2 in the closet for spare parts later if needed, and enjoy the screaming leo in my hands
Hey there gilbert 32, if it's just the button-board, 5 Euro-Bucks would be worth the try, if you ask me. I'll give the new button board a try for myself.
I cut a ribbon by myself when i extracted the old defect digitizer. That was before i figured out how to integrate the ribbon from the new digitizer.
It was a little bit tricky, the guide for dismantling the digitizer (from iFixit) wasn't complete.
well, for me atm, the second hd2 would not be any real use. beside saying "the only thing better than the hd2 is 2 hd2's"
i will probably leave it waiting as spare parts. mainboard and other stuff are pretty good. only missing lcd/digi and now buttons
Ok so i dopped my nexus 7. LCD is fine, is it possible to fix just the Digitizer? Seems im just finding videos on the whole package. Its about half the price to buy just the digitizer compared to the combo.
Any help?
don't think you can. the digitizer is glued to the LCD to minimize thickness. you have to replace the whole screen.
maybe its a good excuse to buy the new n7 instead of fixing it.
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Ok so i dopped my nexus 7. LCD is fine, is it possible to fix just the Digitizer? Seems im just finding videos on the whole package. Its about half the price to buy just the digitizer compared to the combo.
Any help?
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Yes you can. I've done it just to find out, and someone else has. The work is reported in a dedicated thread in here somewhere. Except the task takes a long time and a lot of patience. The saving eventually might not justify the effort, unfortunately. If the dig still works, you might want to wait till the combo drops to $50.00 or something. Otherwise, check this guy out.