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[Q] can i get this part alone: area with rear camera

Hi XDA'ers
I recently bought a used mt4g, super cheap price.. but i got that i paid for ...
Saddly the previous owner really didn't take care of it, he didnt keep it in a case, so its pretty scratched and dinged up... but i can like with those, BUT the worst part is that the covering for the back camera is scratched up badly....
it seriously affects my camera quality.. very blurry and grainy
I partly blame htc for a design flaw/oversight .. why would they have that as the most protruding part of the back of the phone..it should have been recessed..anyway
this is the part i want
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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/28/mt4gback.jpg/
I guess that I will probably have to get a whole new housing, as I haven't seen this part alone online anywhere.
If any one has a bricked phone or old housing not in use and the camera area is good PLEASE let me know if i can get it...
thanks in advance

that is actually part of the center frame piece. you should be able to find it new on ebay or amazon.

Kaz_7454 said:
that is actually part of the center frame piece. you should be able to find it new on ebay or amazon.
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i have already check both of the recommended sites... no luck so far...
when u say 'its a part of the center frame' does that mean it can not be separated from the housing or it can be ?

two weeks later and i am still unable to source this part..

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two weeks later and i am still unable to source this part..
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No busted mytouch's for cheap that you can steal parts from?

nope, I'm not the america.. so far i only know 4 of other people in my country with one .. and i have yet to see any of them in person..
Jamaica sux

I thought ebay was worldwide?
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estallings15 said:
I thought ebay was worldwide?
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yup... that's what i going have to do.... i was just hoping that i could buy that part alone..
oh well... now its either a complete housing or a brick for scraps..
thanks for taking an interest in my situation

[Q] Can this be fixed without buying a new part?

While disassembling the HD2 to fix the overheating CPU issue, I accidentally snapped the cable that is attached to the volume controls. Since hacking on the hd2 always involved the volume controls, it's necessary that I find a solution, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
I circled in red the point on the cable that snapped. So all in all, I ask if this current board/cable can be repaired or do I need to find a replacement.
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Get a replacement they are not too expensive ...

Mister B said:
Get a replacement they are not too expensive ...
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I'm seeing prices upwards of 70 USD

Seen these on likes of ebay for about $25 at the most. Also see them on xda in sales section ...

Kritsi said:
Seen these on likes of ebay for about $25 at the most. Also see them on xda in sales section ...
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Ok judging by all the replies so far suggesting I just buy a replacement, it's safe to say that this part is unfix-able and must be replaced?

Only ever seen a ribbon repaired once & that was done by a micro soldering expert & done due to lack of available part.
best bet is new at about $25 inc P&P WW .
Used can found on xda I expect if browse or post a wanted part thread ...

I m a good electronic tecnichian,I solder from about 10 year,I chipped many and many ps1 ps2 xbox ecc.I have a professional aoyue 968 soldering and reworking station,and really good hand and sight.I ve tried to solder the flex of my hd2,the one for spare parts,so I could maybe have 2 hd2 instead of one.I can tell you that it s not possible,and I m sure that no one could solder a thing like taht

[Q] Motorola DEFY In Car Holder / Mount / Dock

Hi Team,
Where can we buy Motorola DEFY In Car Holder in India? If it is not available what is the best alternative that fits perfectly. I do not want those 300-400 Rs. Universal ones made of low quality plastic.
Any help is appreciated.

Why do you want a holder made specifically for the Defy?
If it's for automatically getting into car mode, there are easier and less expensive ways to obtain. You just need a thin, strong magnet (from a 2.5" HDD for example).

daniel_loft said:
Why do you want a holder made specifically for the Defy?
If it's for automatically getting into car mode, there are easier and less expensive ways to obtain. You just need a thin, strong magnet (from a 2.5" HDD for example).
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I mainly use it for GPS so am looking for a neat n compact holder. Auto docking mode an all not my requirements
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I've bought something very similar to the holder in picture 1 for some 3$.
After I used it for a while glued to the windshield, I decided to give up on the arm, glued a piece of L-shaped metal sheet to the holder, and shoved in a crack in the dashboard (pic 1, horizontal "crack" below the air vents).
It works like a charm and it was very cheap. Not the best quality plastic, but it's holding on after more than a year of moderate use.
PS: If you want pictures with the actual holder (for inspiration), I'd be happy to provide tomorrow.
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Got this from ebay and attached a small magnet at the back side to enable my Defy to detect it. This is not original but a compact good one.

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Got this from ebay and attached a small magnet at the back side to enable my Defy to detect it. This is not original but a compact good one.
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How did u get this delivered in India? How much did u pay? Also, does it have a neck?
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kozaks said:
How did u get this delivered in India? How much did u pay? Also, does it have a neck?
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It costed me Rs.460 and it was home delivered thru Post just by ordering it thru eBay. By Neck if you mean the hinge which helps in 360 degree rotation of the holder then Yes it has the neck.

pprakash said:
It costed me Rs.460 and it was home delivered thru Post just by ordering it thru eBay. By Neck if you mean the hinge which helps in 360 degree rotation of the holder then Yes it has the neck.
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Through post is a problem. Let me see
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Need Help: Replacement Camera Lens for Galaxy S5

Hi, I recently shattered the original lens on my S5 and bought a replacement on eBay, but it turned out to just be a cheap piece of plastic, not glass, so it doesn't allow the camera to focus. Does anyone have any experience with replacing theirs with something of comparable quality to the original? Does it focus as well? If so, can you provide a link to the item so I can buy it?
Thanks for your help!
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zippychimp said:
Hi, I recently shattered the original lens on my S5 and bought a replacement on eBay, but it turned out to just be a cheap piece of plastic, not glass, so it doesn't allow the camera to focus. Does anyone have any experience with replacing theirs with something of comparable quality to the original? Does it focus as well? If so, can you provide a link to the item so I can buy it?
Thanks for your help!
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Problems with focusing may be caused with phisical damage after shattering glass or during replecament procedure there was mistake made and damage occured.
Are you 100% sure there is no broken glass left? Even small particle may disturb camera focusing or small fingerprint on lens.

Thanks for your reply. I'm fairly certain there was no damage to the lens and that I was careful in not damaging it and removing all the broken pieces before replacement. Since the camera otherwise works, I'm guessing there was some optical quality in the original glass that doesn't exist with cheap plastic.

zippychimp said:
Thanks for your reply. I'm fairly certain there was no damage to the lens and that I was careful in not damaging it and removing all the broken pieces before replacement. Since the camera otherwise works, I'm guessing there was some optical quality in the original glass that doesn't exist with cheap plastic.
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Definitely, original part's quality is different than oem-compliant parts. Even the price can tell the difference. I found this supplier, they have the original S5 camera lens, http://www.etradesupply.com/catalogsearch/result/?warehouse=0&q=galaxy+s5+camera+lens hope it helps

Thanks for your response. Turns out there was a tiny piece of glass tapped inside that was causing the focus issues. I took the new one off, cleaned everything with a q tip, put another piece on, and it's good as new. False alarm, I guess.

Xperia Z1 Compact Screen disassembly

Hi everyone
ones, i had a problem with my Z1C, it was water damaged
i replaced some brocken parts
after that my phone started working great
but i notticed that the battery was draning too fast
i replaced it twice!!
but it still drans fast!!!
so i supossed that due to the watter damage there would be a problem with the mother bord that is eating all the battery
so i used a cleaning product for electronic parts
but since i didn't remove the screen and as you may know, the mother bord is attached to the screen
the product did infeltrate bitween the screen and the digitizer
and now the screen is all foggy
do any one have a solution please!!! :'( :'(
( and also the battery draining fast problem is still there!! :'( )
PS : Sorry for my english

I would buy a new display on ebay. It costs almost nothing and it is ridiculously easy to change it yourself if you follow a video guide on youtube.

Morfarj said:
I would buy a new display on ebay. It costs almost nothing and it is ridiculously easy to change it yourself if you follow a video guide on youtube.
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it coast almost 100$
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also i'm from Algeria (north africa)
there is no ebay shipping here!!!

I recently replaced my screen. It is very easy. Just follow the following guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz02qEIP3vU, and you can't go wrong.
Just be very careful to position the screen correctly before pushing down on the adhesive. I unfortunately cracked my first screen because I didn't align the screen correctly and it cracked when I was pushing down - the screen can be very delicate. The second screen I applied flawlessly but also with a tempered glass screen protector as I didn't want to risk cracking it again.
I purchased this one: www.ebay.com.au/itm/171772963783. Only $30 US. The tempered glassed screen protector is only like $1.

cola286 said:
I recently replaced my screen. It is very easy. Just follow the following guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz02qEIP3vU, and you can't go wrong.
Just be very careful to position the screen correctly before pushing down on the adhesive. I unfortunately cracked my first screen because I didn't align the screen correctly and it cracked when I was pushing down - the screen can be very delicate. The second screen I applied flawlessly but also with a tempered glass screen protector as I didn't want to risk cracking it again.
I purchased this one: www.ebay.com.au/itm/171772963783. Only $30 US. The tempered glassed screen protector is only like $1.
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Thanx
i'll consider geting a new screen if i don't find any other solution
thanx again :good: