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HTC Blackstone Service Manual

HTC Blackstone Service Manual now available:
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Mike

cool thanks mate

Woo !
Many thanks

thanks! useful!

Good News...thanks

Thanks Mike

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I am not a very techi person, could someone predict for me how difficult would it be to repalce a dented metal frame

Great!
thanks very much! you are so fast!!

hykhleif said:
I am not a very techi person, could someone predict for me how difficult would it be to repalce a dented metal frame
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Looking at the service manual, the screen and bezel can not be seperated, so i guess it is gonna be expensive i.e if you want to replace the bezel you will also get a new screen.
Suggest people ensure their phone is covered by insurance!

so do you think its easy to replace the screen and metal frame?
I am really considering to buy a dummy htc hd but before I do I just want make sure that if it is easy to do by myself

hykhleif said:
so do you think its easy to replace the screen and metal frame?
I am really considering to buy a dummy htc hd but before I do I just want make sure that if it is easy to do by myself
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A dummy htc hd will probably not have a real screen and looking at the service manual, there appears to be no option to detach the screen from the bezel, however this comment is just based on observation and hopefully someone that has taken one apart can confirm.
I saw a discussion on the forum somewhere that the cost of a new screen was almost half the cost of the touch HD itself due to the fact that the bezel had to be replaced at the same time.

Thanks for the manual...
So... can anyone confirm the N. America frequencies that are listed in the manual on page 5?? Does this de-bunk the HTC twitter message??

Thanks for share!

Thanks at lot

ardsar said:
A dummy htc hd will probably not have a real screen and looking at the service manual, there appears to be no option to detach the screen from the bezel, however this comment is just based on observation and hopefully someone that has taken one apart can confirm.
I saw a discussion on the forum somewhere that the cost of a new screen was almost half the cost of the touch HD itself due to the fact that the bezel had to be replaced at the same time.
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I managed to detach the screen from the bezel, but it really was a hard peace of work. You have to stick a thin peace of plastic between the screen an the bezel and lever the display. You should be very careful due to the lcd display and the digitizer are glued together and you might get between the digitizer and the display and destroy it that way. The other thing you should'nt do is lervering the display on the bottom (where the usb connector is) due to the flatcable is located there and you will destroy it with the plastic tool.
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http://mobile.brando.com.hk/htc-tou...splay-with-touch-screen-_p04019c0696d088.html
http://mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC_Blackstone_Service_Manual.pdf
I did replace the display from my TC very easily but on the HD I had hugh problems.

Did you manage to remov ethe antenna cover like in the manual? I don't seem to be able to remove it.
I ran over my phone with the car and I want to dismantle it to check what parts are broken.

tinutac said:
Did you manage to remov ethe antenna cover like in the manual? I don't seem to be able to remove it.
I ran over my phone with the car and I want to dismantle it to check what parts are broken.
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Yes I did without destroying it, but I needed special tools. I used a very thin peace of metal. On page 20 from the dissembling manuel you can see the two square holes where the antenna cover is attached to the body.
Just go on and try it but be careful not to brake the little plastic clamps.

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HTC Blackstone Service Manual now available:
www.mikechannon.net
Mike
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Cheers mate. I'll have a look

Thanks mikechannon

Replace touch screen.

Hi all
My touchscreen is broken, the screen doesnt response on any touch.
Also there is a crack in the front glass what do i need to replace?
And how do i replace that?
Thanx Sander

It depends on what is exactly broken. However, there are whole Digitizer+LCD units on Ebay for about 70 Euros. Then you can find some guides here, which show how to replace the screen. But as it is glued to the housing, it is not that easy.
However, if you decide no to repair it, I would be interested to buy the faulty device, because I need a small part which got lost during my replacement process. So, in that case, let me know.

the LCD itself is ok.
Only the touch screen is broken
because it lay down on a hot light bulb
so its burned down
only the touch is broken and the cover is a crack in;D

Well the problem is, that both parts are glued together and I haven't found a guide yet which shows how to disassemble then. Even the service manual does not show it.
Check this video: http://vimeo.com/7623264
You can see that he also uses a whole unit consisting of both parts. You can watch the video and decide whether you want to try it or not. But it seems much more difficult than with some other devices as e.g. the Kaiser or the HD2 because more things are glued instead of being fixed by screws.

If you have the tools and the replacement LCD + Digitizer, its really not all that hard.
you only need the right torx & phillips screwdriver and tweesers.
the glue holding the parts in is no issue, its actually convenient as you can just press the new part in without re-gluing.
if you decide the follow the HTC service manual, you may like to checkout the link in the bottom of my signature, it points out all the crucial steps the manual will not tell you to do.
also, even if the LCD is good, replace it anyway, mine was good but my digitizer was bad and I replaced both at once, its worth any extra cost to get a preassembled LCD+Digitizer, if you read around you will come to the same conclusion, many on here tried changing the digitizer alone and failed. (many as in like 40+ people, strongly consider getting a premade lcd+digitizer)

I have successfully replaced the digitizer with a unit from Dealextreme that sadly was slightly damaged on arrival but in much better shape than the original.
However I have to say that it is extremely tedious work, especially separating the digitizer from the LCD.
The original glue is very strong, so just getting the LCD+digitizer out of the casing I found kind of risky.
I ended up using a piece of paper to cut the glue that joins LCD+digitizer, as a hard plastic or metallic tool would most certainly damage the LCD.
The whole operation took me 4+ hours, but it IS possible.
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Good to see a success story!
I had only known of a phone repair technician who managed to peform a digitizer only repair, I heard that if you mildly warm the surface it makes it easier to separate, I'm still not game to do it, i noticed just how fragile the parts are when I replaced my bad digitizer with a preassembled LCD + digitizer, and Im still of the belief that its worth paying the difference to avoid the risk.
good stuff buskleif

i managed to seperate the digitiser from the lcd by steaming them apart, then fitting the rubber gasket to the new digitizer. it's a pain in the butt but very do-able. you have to take it very slowly and gently prize them apart as the steam is added. you can also get condensation on the backlight mirrored sheet but it evaporates and has no permanent issues that i've found so far.

Samsung Vibrant Take Apart Repair Guide

This repair guide will allow you to safely and quickly disassemble your Vibrant and replace the LCD screen and touch screen glass digitizer. Follow each step as listed to be able to safely install new parts on your phone, such as a LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Vibrant part(s):
Samsung Vibrant T959 LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe open pry tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Heat Gun / Hair Dryer
Steps:
First step is to remove the back cover, sim card, the battery and the memory card.
Then remove the 7 Phillips screw(red color) as shown on the figure 1.
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Using safe pry tool, release the clips at the side of the phone.
The back frame is now totally separated.
By using the safe pry tool, gently remove 3 pop connectors as shown on the figure.
Figure 2​
Next, remove the top and bottom connector for antenna cable.
Figure 3​
Then next step is to remove the back keypad connector. Release the connector as well as the adhesive.
Figure 4​
Use safe pry tool and gently pry the motherboard.
You are now left with the screen assembly with front housing. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the front of the screen for about 45 seconds using medium heat. Use quick movements around the outside edges of the screen.
Now use a safe open pry tool to pry between the screen and the housing. Carefully remove the housing. Reheat the adhesive if necessary.
To totally separate the keypad flex cable, apply heat to soften the held adhesive strips.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.

Thanks man! I'm sure this will help out tons of people!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda premium

Thanks for the guide! This was very helpful for me!

Thanks guys!
Glad you find it useful!

We now have a video version of this guide which can be found here - Samsung Vibrant Screen Repair Video

Where can we purchase those safe pry tools? Can somebody provide a link?

Here's a result from a quick Google search. http://www.idemigods.com/iPod_iPhone_Safe_Opening_Case_Plastic_Pry_Tools_p/pry_tools.htm

Toast6977 said:
Here's a result from a quick Google search. http://www.idemigods.com/iPod_iPhone_Safe_Opening_Case_Plastic_Pry_Tools_p/pry_tools.htm
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I have googled it and searched on amazon of course, but I was looking to get a response from somebody who has bought these tools telling me where the best place to buy it is in their opinion. I want to buy from a reputable source, and the link you posted looks kind of sketchy.

Seems the OP is pretty active, so might as well PM him and ask him what hes using.

llblwskydrgn said:
Where can we purchase those safe pry tools? Can somebody provide a link?
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You can find the pry tools used here - Safe Open Pry Tools
Hope this helps!

Nice guide. Thanks for sharing.:good:

timm.avouris said:
Nice guide. Thanks for sharing.:good:
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You're Welcome!

llblwskydrgn said:
I have googled it and searched on amazon of course, but I was looking to get a response from somebody who has bought these tools telling me where the best place to buy it is in their opinion. I want to buy from a reputable source, and the link you posted looks kind of sketchy.
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We happen to be a very reputable source A link to our site can be found in our signature below.

Samsung Galaxy S II Screen Take Apart Repair Guide

Does your outer touchscreen and inner LCD screen have damaged issue? This take apart guide will show you how to disassemble your Samsung Galaxy S II cell phone quickly and safely. Following this step by step guide will enable you to install replacement parts to repair your Samsung Galaxy S II phone.
This guide will help you to install the following Samsung Galaxy S II part(s):
Samsung Galaxy S II LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement – Black
Samsung Galaxy S II LCD + Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement – White
Other Samsung Galaxy S II Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer (Suggested)
Samsung Galaxy S II LCD and Touch Screen Digitizer Repair Guide:
In order to disassemble a Samsung Galaxy S II phone first remove the battery and all the cards from the phone.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven (7) Screws under the battery cover, as shown in Figure 1.
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Now that all the screws are removed. Use a safe open pry tool around the outer edges of the back plate to release the clips holding it in place.
With the backplate removed, you now have access to the motherboard. You need to disconnect 5 flex cables and the antenna wire as located in Figure 2.
Then the two Phillips screws holding the mainboard in place.
The side button contacts are stuck to the frame, you need to separate them before removing the board. Be careful not to tear the cables as they are very delicate. These are located in Green on Figure 2.
Figure 2​
Now, you can remove the motherboard.
With the motherboard removed we can now release the screen assembly from the housing. Use a heat gun or hair dryer on the front of the screen around the outside edges. Keep the heat on medium and use quick movements over the screen, not staying in one place for too long. This should take 30-60 seconds.
This will soften the adhesive enough to remove the screen assembly from the housing. Use a safe open pry tool to release the front frame from the screen assembly.
The screen can now be replaced, just be cautious with the flex cable being fed through the housing.
Reverse the instructions above to reassemble your phone.

We also have this guide as a PDF downloadable guide for your Samsung Galaxy SII available.

Hello, i bought from ebay a galaxy s2 screen glass, do you know how to change it?
disarmed almost everything but when you take apart the phone glass could not do it.

luis_villarruel said:
Hello, i bought from ebay a galaxy s2 screen glass, do you know how to change it?
disarmed almost everything but when you take apart the phone glass could not do it.
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Did you buy just the glass on its own? Or the glass with the LCD screen?
It is not possible to replace just the glass on this model as the screens are fused together. However some eBay sellers will still sell it even though it is not usable.

hello, i bought just the glass w/o the screen, i just wanted to change the color of my galaxy from black to white
repairsuniverse said:
Did you buy just the glass on its own? Or the glass with the LCD screen?
It is not possible to replace just the glass on this model as the screens are fused together. However some eBay sellers will still sell it even though it is not usable.
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model T989
Hi,
Have you done screen replacement for the T989 model? Seems like the home button flex cable is attached to the screen with tape/glue, which I've removed, but not sure how to reaffix to the new screen, please help....
Tks,
Erin

I would like to replace only the LCD Screen of my s2. It is possible?

amith12 said:
I would like to replace only the LCD Screen of my s2. It is possible?
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We don't carry the LCD's by themselves and it is not recommended to do so as the screens are bonded together and using a full screen assembly is much wiser.

do you have any idea of what size Phillips screwdriver you have to use?

Hi,
My home button is dying. Do I need separate the LCD and outer glass screen to remove the home button PCBA?
TIA

Wow Thanks!

PATSmod said:
Wow Thanks!
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Your very welcome! If you need anything else let us know! We're here to help!!

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will this work for my t989 tmobile version?

ac_arno said:
will this work for my t989 tmobile version?
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Yes and we have this part on our website along with the free repair video to help you fix this on your own. We also provide "liveChat" tech support to help you to immediately diagnose any issue and help you move forward if you get stuck. Let me know if you have any other issues. Have a great day!

Screen glass pushed out of body

As the title say. The glue on my LG G2 screen has peeled of the body. Any way to glue it back or fix it any other way?
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Bumpish. Anyone know what kind of glue I need to use or how I can fix it?

bl00keRs said:
Bumpish. Anyone know what kind of glue I need to use or how I can fix it?
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A quick google search shows the best option. https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View...dhesive+or+glue+can+I+use+for+the+lcd+&+glass

Actually it is battery with back cover pushing the screen out. Probably too thick new battery inside that phone. Is there any point gluying it back then?

bl00keRs said:
Actually it is battery with back cover pushing the screen out. Probably too thick new battery inside that phone. Is there any point gluying it back then?
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I really don't know. Go to iFixit and look how they dissasemble the G2. Maybe there's a trick. Also they have a repair-forum.
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/LG_G2

that happend to my device too . it was my new battery . It was a third party battery

Zero_Rik said:
that happend to my device too . it was my new battery . It was a third party battery
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You repaired your glass in any way?

bl00keRs said:
You repaired your glass in any way?
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Nope, after i tested something i saw that it dont made a difference if i take original or third party . On both batterys the diplay getting pressed out. I tryed glue stripes for phones bjt dont work . So i have my phone without back cover into a secure case

Did you disassemble the glass of digitizer to use these stripes? I ordered a kit on eBay; an UV lamp, LOCA glue and some hypodermic syringe to try put a little bit of glue under the glass. Maybe it gonna work that way. Which battery you talking about?

bl00keRs said:
Did you disassemble the glass of digitizer to use these stripes? I ordered a kit on eBay; an UV lamp, LOCA glue and some hypodermic syringe to try put a little bit of glue under the glass. Maybe it gonna work that way. Which battery you talking about?
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jep, i heated the digitizer and with a little line i cutted it off . After that i layed the glue stripes on the screen end sites and put it back into frame .
thats the battery :
https://www.amazon.de/cellePhone-Po...TF8&qid=1494445075&sr=1-2&keywords=LG+G2+akku

Dude, this is the same battery...

Hi again! Thank you for helping so far.
I'd like to disassemble original glass with a heater and put some new LOCA glue. Do I need to clean glass/lcd after disassembling it? I mean old glue must be completely off, huh?
I bought LOCA glue and a UV lamp from eBay. Is that lamp any good ? I just got it but seen some movie about applying LOCA glue and they got much bigger and probably much better UV lamp than mine and wondering if mine will be fine though?

Tried to do it yesterday but failed. I think the glass was still attached to the LCD and it was some glue holding it to the frame. Anyway, screen is partially broken now and I'm wondering if I should just buy a new one and replace it or just go for OnePlus 3T or 5.