I need the ribbon cable that connects the lcd, digitizer, etc to the motherboard.
So if anyone has one fore sale or would like to trade droid 2 parts for the cable please let me know. I have a good digitizer, mb, just no lcd for trade
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used windex on my screen and the digitizer went bad.
any recommendations on where to purchase a new one?
thanks pogo
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8525 Digitizer Installation...
Hello,
I have an 8525 with a broken digitizer (LCD OK). I replaced the whole unit with a new combined LCD/Digitizer. It is a pretty straightforward repair. It took me all of about 15 minutes (you just need a #6 torx and a jeweler's phillips).
Just in case this happens again, I purchased a new digitizer (only). I want to remove the old digitizer from the LCD screen and replace it with the new one. The problem is: the digitizer ribbon cable is attached to the LCD screen, possibly soldered but I can't tell. Are there any instructions anywhere regarding the digitizer removal and installation?
Thanks
Im new to all this whats the digitizer exactly?
The digitizer is the top portion of the screen. It's what registers your stylus' contact on the screen. It lays on top of the LCD and it looks like 1 piece, but its actually two. And for those wanting to know if the digitizer is soldered, the answer is no. It's held in place with tape, but it is easier to just replace the combo instead of just the digitizer. Most often then not, when removing the damaged digitizer, it will crack and may possibly damage the lcd, or so I've read. I just recently cracked my lcd, so i got a combo and switched it out, just to have a scratch on the digitizer the following day. That's life. Waiting for my next new combo to come in the mail.
You'd be better replacing both the lcd and digitzer as 1 unit than try to unglue and reglue the digitizer onto your screen. A lot of hair pulling and screaming involved and no guarantees it'll work. For the $100Aud I'd just replace the lot in one hit. As markus1959 said its a 15 minute job but stuffing around with just the digitizer is a major hassle. Even Mike Channon (he's the hermes hardware guru) advises against that unless you're really into pain and frustration....
Cheers...
Hi,
from where do you all get a new LCD (+ digitizer).
My LCD is cracked (digitizer OK) so I need replacement.
I live in Switzerland and I can not find a shop with a reasonable price.
My LCD screeb broken yesterday. I have tmobile HTC HD2.But my touchscreen works fine.
Do I need to purchase this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-HTC-HD2-T858...#ht_2748wt_698
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/T-MOBILE-HTC-HD2...ht_1845wt_1014
Do I need to solder something or is just an easy fix?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Mine too
The links to the Ebay sale you posted are no longer valid.
My screen is broken also, just the touch sensitive glass (digitizer). The LCD is still in tact.
From what I understand the digitizer is harder to replace than the entire screen (digitizer+LCD) because the LCD is glued to the digitizer. There's a video on YouTube someone posted demoing the process.
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/HTC-T-Mobile-HD2-Digitizer-p/htc733745.htm
Has the digitizer for only $57 USD, but you have to order 3 at at time. If we can find someone else that's interested, then maybe we can go in and get one if that's all that you need also.
Cyph
I have done the digitizer repair, not exactly what I would call a fun time.
Easy to mess up your phone, need to make your own glue or double sided tape (to hold digitizer/lcd/frame together), about 4 little tiny wires that need to be placed correctly when putting the phone back together.
Thankfully the US HD2 does not require soldering the digitizer's connector to the lcd (the european one does), however again this is not a repair job for the feinthearted.
After all was said and done and the digitizer was repaired, the new one had the rainbow/oil effect when under a fluorescent light source, don't know if it is due to me using the wrong digitizer or what, but it did not look good. I had the same issue with a altell touch pro 1 that I purchased on ebay, it annoyed me then and it's back with a vengance.
Have fun, be very meticulous and watch the HD2 dissembler videos about 5 times before you unscrew one screw.
Hi
My friend has cracked the screen on her uk wildfire, i have replaced screens before so i have offered to have a go. However it appears that there are 2 different types of screens one with a chip (or IC) on the ribbon cable and one without. Does anyone know which one I need to order? the phone is still usable so i dont really want to take it apart just to find out what is already in it.
Also can anyone point me towards any tutorials on taking these apart?
Cheers
Jim
You'll have to take your phone apart to see which one it is just look for a chip on the digitizer ribbon cable if there's one the you need one with ic.
If the lcd is broke you don't need to they are all the same
Self Repair for HTC-Wildfire
Excellent thanks for the confirmation and the link
Hi, got an HD2 from ebay with a broken digitizer. Last night i've opened it up and the digitizer is the solder type. I've been in ebay looking for a replacement and found the digitizer and the combo LCD+Digitizer. My dought is if is better to buy the digitizer or the combo. My soldering skills are next to zero, and i don't know how hard it is to solder the damn thing, it's so small and it has plastic all around. How is this thing soldered? With a normal soldering tool, i think this may be too thick and melt the plastic. The screen is in good condition, but there's also the chance to buy the LCD and the digitizer. Now i see two types of this combos, one with the solder and one without. If i buy the combo i'll have to assemble the two together or do they came assembled? And any type will do? I mean, it doesn't matter if the thing os soldered or not, if i buy in combo i just need to conect the flat cable to the motherboard, and that cable is all the same right??
So resuming, my questions are:
1 - Should i buy the digitizer or the LCD+Digitizer combo?
2 - If the digitizer, can someone give some pointers on how to solder it?
3 - If combo, should i buy whatever is cheaper if it comes assembled and just connect the flat to the motherboard or there are differences in both types?
Hope i could explain myself and thanks in advance for your tips.
You need to buy the lcd+touch combo version, there are two different versions: 295 soldering version, and 300 click on version. It does not matter about what version you have in your phone: if you change all the combo, you can replace it with wich version you prefer. Of course the best one is the click on version: the 300 one.
To replace the screen, just follow this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1QL7BNNL0Y from the beginning to 1.48, and you can easly replace your screen.
The combo, came preassembled and you just need to conect the flat cable to the motherboard, that cables are all the same.
300 is a better digitizer than 295 version.
Buying a 300 assenbly already with lcd/digitizer bonded as one assembly is the way to go & will give easy assembly & better finished repair.
Worth noting most 300 types will probably have T-Mobile logo but that is small price to pay for better unit & clip connector will allow for easier future dismantling if required.
i found a few china supplier with the click on/300/new lcd+digitizer combo.i'll order from the one that as the best reputation/price ratio. I'll post back here when i'm done.
Thanks guys for the help.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Recently, my son dropped my HTC HD2(Europe/Greece version). The result was a broken screen. As I found out later, only the cover glass(digitizer) was broken and the LCD was OK.It even worked over the broken glass but it was dangerous to cut yourself anytime.
I looked in ebay and found a new digitizer at about $15. I also found a guide on youtube on how to open the HD2 and replace the digitizer. I followed all this steps (difficult and tricky but possible) just to find out that the ribbon cable of the old digitizer was welded(soldered) on the LCD. I found out after that, that there are 2 types of HD2. The one like mine and the (I think) T-mobile version which is with a connector.
I had no luck trying to mannually solder the ribbon cable on the LCD. I am not so good on that.
The next is to order a preassembled LCD with a digitizer. It costs about $40-$70 on ebay. It is a litle expensive, so I 'I try to keep it safe. Has anyone else experienced this situation? Are there different types of LCD as it is for the Digitizer?
Can anyone help me on making a corect decision?
Thank you
dentalan said:
Recently, my son dropped my HTC HD2(Europe/Greece version). The result was a broken screen. As I found out later, only the cover glass(digitizer) was broken and the LCD was OK.It even worked over the broken glass but it was dangerous to cut yourself anytime.
I looked in ebay and found a new digitizer at about $15. I also found a guide on youtube on how to open the HD2 and replace the digitizer. I followed all this steps (difficult and tricky but possible) just to find out that the ribbon cable of the old digitizer was welded(soldered) on the LCD. I found out after that, that there are 2 types of HD2. The one like mine and the (I think) T-mobile version which is with a connector.
I had no luck trying to mannually solder the ribbon cable on the LCD. I am not so good on that.
The next is to order a preassembled LCD with a digitizer. It costs about $40-$70 on ebay. It is a litle expensive, so I 'I try to keep it safe. Has anyone else experienced this situation? Are there different types of LCD as it is for the Digitizer?
Can anyone help me on making a corect decision?
Thank you
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You should buy The T8585 model.
Don't worry if Tmobile is written on the screen.
concabeza said:
You should buy The T8585 model.
Don't worry if Tmobile is written on the screen.
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OK, thanks I 'll post the results