Do you have a damaged or cracked screen on your HTC HD2? Having problem with the display and other internal parts? This written repair guide will walk you through all the steps required to disassemble your HTC HD2 and repair a damaged screen or other internal parts in a safe, quick manner.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC HD2 part(s):
HTC HD2 LCD Screen Display Replacement
HTC HD2 Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
HTC HD2 Loud Speaker Replacement
HTC HD2 Ear Speaker Replacement
Other HD2 Replacement Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Pair of Tweezers (optional)
HTC HD2 Written Repair Guide:
First remove the battery cover and battery from the HD2.
Now you will need to remove four T-5 Torx screws from housing surrounding the battery. Apply pressure to the area of the battery and use a safe open pry tool to release the housing from the chassis.
Using your pry tool, slide it along the outside edges until the housing is removed from the chassis, as shown in Figure 1.
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Remove the 5 Torx Screws from the Chassis located in Figure 2. Remove the flash cable connector from the motherboard to the flash frame camera. Use a safe open pry tool to pop the black antenna cable from the motherboard and upper board.
Figure 2
Then remove the keyboard flex cable connector from the motherboard. Do this by using a safe open pry tool to lift up on the alligator clip, and remove the ribbon. Remove the label located below the battery.
Pop the white cable from the GPS unit located in the left top corner and work your way to the motherboard. Remove the GPS board.
Now, release the volume flex from the housing. Use a safe pry tool to remove the adhesive holding the motherboard flex cable in place.
You can now flip the motherboard and flex to the side, exposing the LCD flex cable connector. Use a pry tool to move the clip forward and release the cable as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the front of the digitizer, working in quick movements for 1-2 minutes.
Slide a safe open pry tool along the edges to remove the metal housing from the screen assembly as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Remove the buttons from the lower portion of the digitizer. Slide a pry tool in between the LCD screen and digitizer to separate the two.
You can now replace either the touch screen digitizer or the LCD screen
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your HTC HD2. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Thanks Paul.
There is an apparently official video here http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/official-htc-hd2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos-leaked
To compliment your cool diagrams.
Robbie P said:
Thanks Paul.
There is an apparently official video here http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/official-htc-hd2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos-leaked
To compliment your cool diagrams.
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Nice. You don't see many HTC leaks these days for the newer models. They must of tightened up one these things!!
Nice guide! In my opinion, this should be stickied..
I wish I had this guide when I first took apart my HD2 because it is clearer to me than the video
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Nice guide! In my opinion, this should be stickied..
I wish I had this guide when I first took apart my HD2 because it is clearer to me than the video
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Thanks for you kind comments.
Glad you like it!
We now have a downloadable version of this HTC HD2 take apart guide. Check it out and feel free to print it off when you need to repair a damaged screen or other components on your HD2.
Thanks for sharing. Keep it up :good::good:
Note that you should also remove your sim card before disassembly. I could not get mine apart for ages until I realised this
I had an hd2 but the screen is not responding. I want to know if this is a replacement problem or i just have to do something insidd of my hd2.
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Note that you should also remove your sim card before disassembly. I could not get mine apart for ages until I realised this
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Haha yeah, it's very easy to forget about the sim card.
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thanks, helpful
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Thank you!
Hi repairsuniverse, have you heard anything about landscape mode not being enabled after screen replacement. I've heard about it in the android forums, but couldn't find why it would happen.
Also, you may be interested in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842253
I could not get mine apart for ages until I realised this
Thanks a lot, i have an HD2 with broken display!
iskorini said:
Thanks a lot, i have an HD2 with broken display!
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We'll we hope our guide can help you fix your device!
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Thanks a lot
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You're Welcome!
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I could not get mine apart for ages until I realised this
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Hello guys!
My friend has an HTC HD2. The digitizer flax cable broke 6 months ago. And the phone is currently disassembled, and still turns on, but I failed to remove the digitizer from the LCD, so the glass has some cracks on the sides...
We are planning to revive that thing, but I'm afraid it would not last too long... So if I buy an LCD+digitizer (non telstra or T-mobile model) is it possible to protect the flex cable from the hungry power button? With what should I cover it? Duct tape? Originally some cloth was the protector, but it has been run-down...
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Hello guys!
My friend has an HTC HD2. The digitizer flax cable broke 6 months ago. And the phone is currently disassembled, and still turns on, but I failed to remove the digitizer from the LCD, so the glass has some cracks on the sides...
We are planning to revive that thing, but I'm afraid it would not last too long... So if I buy an LCD+digitizer (non telstra or T-mobile model) is it possible to protect the flex cable from the hungry power button? With what should I cover it? Duct tape? Originally some cloth was the protector, but it has been run-down...
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When you order this part through us, the digitizer and lcd combo have a brand new flex cable that comes with it, and we include a free repair guide to help you out. we also have live chat support and more for our customers. please let me know if I answered your question.
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Does your outer touchscreen have been damaged or cracked? Having problem with the display? This is the step-by-step guide to install the Samsung Fascinate LCD and touch screen digitizer. An easy to follow guide to completely disassemble your Fascinate and replace the LCD and touch screen.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Fascinate part(s):
Samsung Fascinate LCD and Touch Screen Replacement part
Tools Required:
Safe open pry tool
Small Phillips
Samsung Fascinate LCD and touch screen digitizer repair guide:
First is to remove the back cover from the phone then remove the battery and the memory card.
Then use Small Phillips Screwdriver to remove the 6 Phillips screw as shown at the figure 1.
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Using safe pry tool, gently pry of all the side of the phone to remove the back bezzel from the phone.
Next, use safe pry tool to release the screen ribbon from the motherboard as shown at figure 2.
Figure 2
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.
Once the screen is ease off from the screen, you can now pry off the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Gently pry it off as it is held with a little adhesive to avoid from being damaged.
Figure 3
The Fascinate is now disassembled and you can replace the damaged part(s) with new ones.
Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.
These guys have great video on their website showing the steps. I watched it a few times before I tore mine open.
Yes, we have a video guide too for this model.
Some people prefer the video guide, some people like the written guides.
Hope both help.
If you prefer the video guide to take apart your Samsung Fascinate, we have this available as well as a downloadable version of the guide above!
Hello there
I was just about to make a thread and I seen this.
OK well here is the quick story.
I basically found this phone In a parking lot with the main part of the phone, the back cover(with the plastic protective film from when you first buy it on there), and the battery seperated from each other a few feet apart.
After some quick looking I found I was a fascinate sch-i500, and it seems as if it was a brand new phone before this damage was done to the screen...kinda weird it would be. As you can see, the screen is cracked/ damaged pretty good BUT what I also quickly noticed was that it seems certain things are functioning. The on screen capacitive buttons light up and the phone vibrates. While I obv can't see, the phone is responding to my touches from certain sounds I'm hearing.
In trying to get this phone back to life, I would like to try to spend as less as possible. Now I have never replaced a phones LCD before so I can say I don't quite understand it all.
What I dont understanding is how can the touch screen be cracked as bad as it, yet it still seems to be functioning as it should?
This digitizer that you guys refer to, is this a must in this replacement or can I just replace the cracked screen. Id like this project to cost me as least as possible
Like I said I'm glad I came across this thread before I made my own thread. I hope you guys can help me out.
Thank you to the op and the xda community.
(Edit-sorry for xtra space taken up)
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htcevo4g03 said:
Hello there
I was just about to make a thread and I seen this.
OK well here is the quick story.
I basically found this phone In a parking lot with the main part of the phone, the back cover(with the plastic protective film from when you first buy it on there), and the battery seperated from each other a few feet apart.
After some quick looking I found I was a fascinate sch-i500, and it seems as if it was a brand new phone before this damage was done to the screen...kinda weird it would be. As you can see, the screen is cracked/ damaged pretty good BUT what I also quickly noticed was that it seems certain things are functioning. The on screen capacitive buttons light up and the phone vibrates. While I obv can't see, the phone is responding to my touches from certain sounds I'm hearing.
In trying to get this phone back to life, I would like to try to spend as less as possible. Now I have never replaced a phones LCD before so I can say I don't quite understand it all.
What I dont understanding is how can the touch screen be cracked as bad as it, yet it still seems to be functioning as it should?
This digitizer that you guys refer to, is this a must in this replacement or can I just replace the cracked screen. Id like this project to cost me as least as possible
Like I said I'm glad I came across this thread before I made my own thread. I hope you guys can help me out.
Thank you to the op and the xda community.
(Edit-sorry for xtra space taken up)
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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On this model the LCD and the glass touch screen digitizer are fused together. To fix the phone you will need the screen replacement. You can find this screen here - Samsung Fascinate Screen Replacement
Simply swap the screens over and your phone will be like new again.
Hey your reply is very much appreciated.
I see that the price is. 109. I did some searching. I can get a used fascinate for half that price. Lol So you can see why I wouldn't want to spend 109.
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It is possible to replace just the outer touchscreen digitizer? The lcd screen of my phone still working in a perfect condition.
jake.mcgee said:
It is possible to replace just the outer touchscreen digitizer? The lcd screen of my phone still working in a perfect condition.
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We strongly recommend replacing both the LCD and touch screen. The two parts are fused together and can be extremely difficult to separate.
Has your outer touch screen digitizer been cracked or damaged? Having problem with the inner LCD screen? This written repair guide shows how to take apart and disassemble your HTC Wildfire cell phone. We go through the steps required to quickly and safely open your phone and install a replacement glass touch screen digitizer or LCD part.
This guide will help you to install the following HTC Wildfire replacement parts:
HTC Wildfire Touch Screen Digitizer Glass Replacement
HTC Wildfire LCD Screen Replacement Display
and other HTC Wildfire Replacement Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Adhesive Stips ( For Touch Screen Digitizer
HTC Wildfire Take Apart Repair Guide:
Step one is to remove the back battery cover, battery, and memory card. Once that is done remove the six (6) screws located in the back housing.
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Step two; remove the antenna cover located at the bottom part of the phone.
Next step is use a safe open pry tool to pry off the back housing and then remove the housing from the phone.
Figure 2
The back housing is now totally removed and the two (2) screws are now visible. Remove the two (2) screws at the upper left and lower right portion.
Use the safe pry tool to remove the 3 cables. Remove the motherboard by lifting up using the safe pry tool.
Remove the flex ribbon cable of the touchscreen digitizer.
Figure 3
Warm the LCD screen to separate from the touch screen digitizer. Use heat gun or hair dryer to every corner.
You can now heat the front of the screen assembly to warm the adhesive. Use a heat gun or hair dryer on a medium setting for about 45 seconds, using quick movements around the outside edges.
Use a safe open pry tool to pry between the touch screen digitizer and front frame, carefully releasing it from the housing. Reheat if necessary.
Carefully release the touch screen flex cable from the back of the screen assembly and feed it through the housing to fully remove the digitizer.
You can now replace the touch screen digitizer or LCD.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
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hey nice post, one Q though. is it possible to replace the torch? i burnt mine out long ago (ignored the discliamer on the cyanogenmod torch learnt that lesson)
cheers in advance
Heavy_metal_man
Hey, it's a real nice post.
Replacing the flashlight is possible, it's on a 1,5x0,5 cm pcb-piece, under it there's a bit adhesive, but you can easily seperate it from the mainboard, also it's plugged, not soldered. There's only one problem: to get one...
This is one part i've yet to see a replacement for. I will see if we can source one and let you know.
You could also try and find a cheap non working phone, and take the flashlight from that. That would also solve your issue.
But it is possible? Excellent been wondering that for ages. Thanks guys! Let me know if you find anything
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Nice guide man, I always find a video a little easier to follow when voiding warranties but the more info the better
You can find the HTC Wildfire official dis-assembly video on youtube. It's not my upload just something that I found while researching this
Thanks
Great guide!
I'll keep it in hand, just in case.
Thanks!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. Glad to hear the videos were helpful!
Thanks nice guide, really help me
Thanks
You are very welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
will be using this guide for my loud speaker replacement as it stopped working. There is a video on youtube replacing the speaker but quality wasn't very good. So if people would like a 720p instructions, let me know here or pm. The speaker should arrive in a few days. It cost £2.60 off ebay.
very thanks
Nice guide :thumbup:
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In the original post on the figure 3, where all 3 flex cables are marked with orange circles, what is the purpose of the left flex cable?
I was replacing my lcd when I noticed that it was hanging loose. I reassembled the phone but no problems were detected.
Anyone knows what that flex cable is? Is it redundant?
edit:
found it. Its for those buttons on the screen HOME MENU... I believe it is the lighting for it.
It looks like I need to order another part :>
regards blblb
nice post :good: keep it up and thanks for sharing
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nice post :good: keep it up and thanks for sharing
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trevd said:
Nice guide man, I always find a video a little easier to follow when voiding warranties but the more info the better
You can find the HTC Wildfire official dis-assembly video on youtube. It's not my upload just something that I found while researching this
Thanks
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You can also find a repair guide video for this device on our site. A link can be found in our signature below.
Thanks for the instructions, it might be really helpful.
I've got 2 Wildfires and both... have taken a nice dive in the sea for accident. One of them has now a damaged phone speaker (the one you use when you're on a call, not the loud speaker). Is there any way to fix it?
Snakebar said:
Thanks for the instructions, it might be really helpful.
I've got 2 Wildfires and both... have taken a nice dive in the sea for accident. One of them has now a damaged phone speaker (the one you use when you're on a call, not the loud speaker). Is there any way to fix it?
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We do carry the Wildfire Ear Speaker Replacement As for the water damage.. You should try using a q-tip and 91% alcohol to clean up all of the connections and components.
repairsuniverse said:
We do carry the Wildfire Ear Speaker Replacement As for the water damage.. You should try using a q-tip and 91% alcohol to clean up all of the connections and components.
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Hello all, I've inherited a wildfire with a battery bug.. Battery level doesnt go above 40%(above 60% in the replacement battery) no matter how much I charge it.. I read in one of the threads that its a motherboard issue.. So my question is, can somone help me find it? I dont want to go to HTC, because their charges are just too much.. I can change the board myself(have the tools, just need the part).. Any and all help will be much appreciated..
Thank you..
If you have issue with your outer touchscreen and LCD screen, this take apart repair guide will show you how to disassemble your Motorola Xoom quickly and safely.
This guide will help you to install the following Motorola Xoom parts:
Motorola Xoom Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Torx T5 Screwdriver
Torx T7 Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (for touch screen digitizer)
Motorola Xoom Take apart guide:
Begin by removing the two (2) T5 screws at the bottom of the unit in your data charging sync ports. Remove the plastic cover over the ports.
Slide the bottom portion of the back cover down. The bottom portion of the back cover uses slides with small clips to hold unto on unit. Uses small screwdriver or similar objects to push the clips and completely remove the back cover.
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Next will remove the top portion of the back cover. There two (2) T5 screws holding this on as well as the small connectors from the power button.
There thirteen (13) T7 screws located in red on Figure 2 and two (2) T5 screws located in yellow in Figure 2holding the battery. Carefully pull out the battery and disconnect the small cable connecting it to the motherboard.
Figure 2
Use your safe open pry tool to carefully remove the two (2) small speakers located in green on Figure 3. Carefully remove the camera it is sitting in small plastic frame that you have to remove first then remove the ribbon cable and pull the camera out, located in yellow.
Disconnect the two connectors at the bottom of the unit and one on the either side at the top, as located in orange on Figure 3.
Figure 3
There are ten (10) screws that hold the motherboard into the unit, two of this screws are gold and have a special bracket they're along the top. Carefully remove the motherboard.
There are seventeen (17) T7 screws holding the screen frame together. Carefully remove the touch panel from the rest of the screen.
Figure 4
If repairing a damaged touch screen digitizer: Heat the outside of the screen to soften the adhesive holding the screen in place. Use a heat gun or hair dryer on a medium setting for around 1 minute, working around the edges in quick movements. Now, use a safe open pry tool to pry in between the touch screen digitizer and frame, being careful of the flex cable.
To repair the LCD screen: remove the thirteen (13) T5 screws holding the LCD into the screen frame, located in Figure 5. Carefully lift the LCD out of the frame.
Figure 5
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your Motorola Xoom. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your tablet back together again.
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Im guessing that voids your warranty?
Saving this info for potential future use.
Thanks op.
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Cubanluke88 said:
Saving this info for potential future use.
Thanks op.
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Thanks. Glad you found it useful!
So I have a cracked screen and I purchased a new screen on ebay a few months ago. I took my entire xoom apart and tried to put the new glass on my xoom, but found that the Old cracked glass had a plastic housing attached to it. Looking at your site, it looks like you've got the glass for 80 bucks, does this have the plastic housing attached to it?
Sparticuz said:
So I have a cracked screen and I purchased a new screen on ebay a few months ago. I took my entire xoom apart and tried to put the new glass on my xoom, but found that the Old cracked glass had a plastic housing attached to it. Looking at your site, it looks like you've got the glass for 80 bucks, does this have the plastic housing attached to it?
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No, the glass doesn't come with the plastic housing. You simply attach the glass to the original housing.
Our customer service guys can assist further with the install if required.
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Samwes said:
Im guessing that voids your warranty?
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If the device is already cracked then physical damage already voids most warranties. Insurance on the other hand will cover damage or loss.
Cubanluke88 said:
Saving this info for potential future use.
Thanks op.
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You're welcome! Hope it helps.
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You're welcome! Hope it helps.
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I have a few questions about the touchscreen replacement. My touchscreen is responsive but some areas are now dead. I tried playing around with the touchscreen controller - PCB - but that did not improve anything.
Now, do I need to remove all the screws for the battery/ camera/ speakers, etc. if I just need to replace the touchscreen?
In other words, is a full dis-assembly really needed?
In other words, can I skip removing the screws in figure 2 and figure 3 and jump directly to figure 4.
Also, I see several videos which indicate that the touchscreen replacement part has to be fixed to the 'mid-frame'; this means I have to use a heatgun. No other options to avoid the heatgun? e.g. buying some other replacement part which comes with the mid-frame?
Does your outer touchscreen have been damaged or cracked? This take apart repair guide will help you to fix your damaged screen or other internal part on your Samsung Google Nexus S.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Google Nexus S replacement parts:
Samsung Google Nexus S Screen Assembly Replacement
Other Samsung Google Nexus S Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips
Samsung Goggle Nexus S disassembly guide:
The first step will be to remove the back battery cover and the battery.
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the six (6) screws holding the back housing in place, as shown in Figure 1.
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Using a safe open pry tool, pry the back housing away from the rest of the device. It will be clipped into place, so carefully work your way around all edges with your pry tool.
Remove the three (3) small Phillips screws holding the motherboard in place. There will also be two (2) flex cables that will need to be released. These are simple pop connectors that only need to be lifted with a safe open pry tool to release.
Figure 2
The motherboard can now be safely removed.
We are now left with the screen assembly and front case. Using a heat gun or hair dryer, heat the outside edges of the outer screen for 45-60 seconds. Use quick movements and do not stay in one area for too long.
Now, using a safe open pry tool, pry the screen assembly away from the front cover and bezel. Reheat if necessary.
Figure 3
Your screen assembly can now be replaced.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
The screen is the super hardest part, tried with heat gun, but seams like it stick forever
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The screen is the super hardest part, tried with heat gun, but seams like it stick forever
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It shouldn't hard. Just use a pry tool and work your way round gently and slowly prying the screen up from the frame.
Hi,
i have bought a new display and installed it but the touchscreen isn`t working! Display works, all the connections of the screen to the mainboard are placed properly. Is the new screen defective?
Nice guide!
Sent from my Nexus S
Räph96 said:
Hi,
i have bought a new display and installed it but the touchscreen isn`t working! Display works, all the connections of the screen to the mainboard are placed properly. Is the new screen defective?
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If its not a connection issue then it could be a bad screen. Does the touch screen on your original still function ok? You may wish to contact your supplier.
shockem said:
Nice guide!
Sent from my Nexus S
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Thanks. Glad it helps!
When attempting to disassemble my NS4G to do this repair, I encountered a lot of difficulty trying to remove the back housing without disturbing/breaking the front bezel. Fortunately, the replacement assembly I was installing came with a new bezel already installed; but had I needed to salvage the original (or if I ever need to disassemble the device again), do you have any more specific advice about properly removing the back housing?
Granted, I was using a guitar pick instead of a safe open pry tool, but I couldn't seem to do it without causing the bezel to come undone opposite my prying.
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If its not a connection issue then it could be a bad screen. Does the touch screen on your original still function ok? You may wish to contact your supplier.
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Yes, the old screen is working. Also i contacted the supplier. Somebody said that there are 2 versions for i9023. Is that true?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
Excellent useful and informative thread.
Thank you!
Microphone
I was curious about the microphone on the board. Is it soldered on the main board or do you have to pry it off.
This is great.... now all we need is some cheap replacement screens. The moment I saw the curved glass I knew this phone was going to be expensive to fix.
nickel911 said:
This is great.... now all we need is some cheap replacement screens. The moment I saw the curved glass I knew this phone was going to be expensive to fix.
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You can find replacement screens here - Samsung Replacement Screens
here is a live video;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYB5wiFFIno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYB5wiFFIno
has anyone replaced just the outer glass? i bought the outer glass, but i don't know how to separate it from the rest of the assembly.
svtfmook said:
has anyone replaced just the outer glass? i bought the outer glass, but i don't know how to separate it from the rest of the assembly.
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You can't successfully replace just the glass. The glass and the LCD are fused together on these models.
iFixit also has a guide...cant post links yet but easy to find with a quick search
How would you use one of these to replace just the screen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-New-Out...773?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a77cd07e5
interessant said:
How would you use one of these to replace just the screen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-New-Out...773?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a77cd07e5
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You can't successfully replace just the glass. The glass and the LCD are fused together on these models as we said in an earlier post.
These eBay sellers really shouldn't sell these parts as they can not be used.
Thanks for the response. So even a heat gun won't work right?
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Does your outer and inner screen having issue? Repairing the Samsung Focus i917 is a fairly simple task. This repair guide will walk you through the steps required to replace your AMOLED (LCD) and glass touchscreen digitizer combo. Follow this guide to insure a quick and safe repair for your Samsung smartphone.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Focus i917 part(s):
Samsung Focus i917 AMOLED (LCD) & Touch Screen Glass Digitizer Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer (optional)
Samsung Focus i917 apart guide:
First remove the back cover and the battery from the phone. Next remove the six small phillips screws. Once the screws are removed, use a safe pry tool to release the clips along the sides of the casing. Once the clips have been release you can remove the back housing from the rest of the phone.
Next ease the motherboard up slightly to allow access to the ribbon cable underneath the motherboard. Release this ribbon connector using a safe pry tool or screwdriver. With the ribbon released, you can now open the phone. Careful as the motherboard is still connected.
Using a safe pry tool release the ribbon clip, put the mother board on the side but be careful as it is still connected. Next, ease out the volume button. You will now be able to fully remove the motherboard from the rest of the phone.
You can now release the jaw connector on the back of the screen releasing the flex cable. Do this using a safe open pry tool to release the small flap on the back side of the connector.
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Next using a hot hair dryer or heat gun, warm the front of the screen along the sides on the top to the bottom to warm the adhesive which is holding the screen to the frame of the phone. Use a safe pry tool to pry the glass away from the frame of the phone.
Ease the ribbon cables through the hole so that we can remove the screen, once the screen removed you can now replace it.
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Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Thank you, good initiative! Hopefully won't be many in need of this but just in case
Could you add specialized replacing (screen, charger assembly, mic etc)? I know there's several videos out there. What would also be good is have a document attached here (pictures on image-hosts tend to get lost after some time) for reference.
There's a MUCH easier way....
When I was searching for a screen replacement for my Focus, I came across two options. One is the glass, digitizer and LCD combo. Which requires the steps in this write up, and the video that you'll find on youtube. Heat gun, new adhesive, etc.
Along with that option, there is another item that is the glass, digitizer, LCD already installed in the front half of the frame. It comes with the earphone jack already installed. And maybe a few other odd bits. All you have to do is take your phone apart, remove your motherboard with camera and vib motor, and install it in the new chassis. Thats it.
Best part about option #2... ITS THE SAME PRICE AS JUST THE GLASS/LCD/DIGI! I paid $95 shipped. In my opinion, you cant beat it. Even if the heat gun method was only 50 bucks...I would still pay more for the whole frame. Its so easy, so quick, and the best part, you dont have to worry about the new screen popping off because the adhesive failed.
Just my $.02!
J.
For a more detailed repair take a look at our Focus video repair guide. It is a great addition to this take apart guide.
Nice guide and the images are clear. thanks for sharing
timm.avouris said:
Nice guide and the images are clear. thanks for sharing
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You're Welcome!
ghettocruiser said:
There's a MUCH easier way....
When I was searching for a screen replacement for my Focus, I came across two options. One is the glass, digitizer and LCD combo. Which requires the steps in this write up, and the video that you'll find on youtube. Heat gun, new adhesive, etc.
Along with that option, there is another item that is the glass, digitizer, LCD already installed in the front half of the frame. It comes with the earphone jack already installed. And maybe a few other odd bits. All you have to do is take your phone apart, remove your motherboard with camera and vib motor, and install it in the new chassis. Thats it.
Best part about option #2... ITS THE SAME PRICE AS JUST THE GLASS/LCD/DIGI! I paid $95 shipped. In my opinion, you cant beat it. Even if the heat gun method was only 50 bucks...I would still pay more for the whole frame. Its so easy, so quick, and the best part, you dont have to worry about the new screen popping off because the adhesive failed.
Just my $.02!
J.
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Purchasing the LCD/touch screen combo is definitely the way to go!