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So...I just died a little inside...
What I've foolishly done is dropped my Nexus 7 screen side down onto floorboards and as you can see in the attached picture...something has gone awry. I'm assuming that it's the digitiser that's broken??? - is there anything I can (relatively) easily do with limited knowledge of this kind of stuff (via tutorials?)? Or would I be best replacing the device? When the screen is on, the individual bars change colour, cycling through purple, black, but mostly white. The tablet makes the unlocking sound and I can VERY faintly see some aspects of my home screen.
Any help would be appreciated. Rotten start to the new year.
Located in Melbourne, Australia, if that's of any use...
you could check out Tablet repair shops on Craiglist . They usually fix cell phones and tablets for 10 to 40 bucks. Its worth it.
if you are good with tools you could pop it open your self and see if any cables are messed up, give you a better idea on what you need to replace
soloman56 said:
So...I just died a little inside...
What I've foolishly done is dropped my Nexus 7 screen side down onto floorboards and as you can see in the attached picture...something has gone awry. I'm assuming that it's the digitiser that's broken??? - is there anything I can (relatively) easily do with limited knowledge of this kind of stuff (via tutorials?)? Or would I be best replacing the device? When the screen is on, the individual bars change colour, cycling through purple, black, but mostly white. The tablet makes the unlocking sound and I can VERY faintly see some aspects of my home screen.
Any help would be appreciated. Rotten start to the new year.
Located in Melbourne, Australia, if that's of any use...
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I try to repair anything I can, Its usually cheaper and also a good chance to gain experience with this stuff. I cant tell you how many screens ive had to replace on my wifes Iphone haha. As far as tutorials go youtube has a whole bunch of them some are more thorough then others Heres a good one to get ya started. Nexus 7 Tear Down
Here is a written tutorial for removing the screen assembly. Between these two you should have no problems! Nexus 7 screen repair
If it still has warranty, you can copy everything you need off the SD card and get it replaced. You can try sending it to a repair shop, but it might be cheaper to buy a new one.
called asus and they told me that it'll cost $220 to replace the device as they won't repair it. I've copied everything over to my pc and I'll probably have a crack at giving it a tear down and fixing it. otherwise I think I'll upgrade to the 32gb as I've found 16gb to be too restrictive. annoying (for me) that there will be a new model in ~6 months time...
cjsspape said:
I try to repair anything I can, Its usually cheaper and also a good chance to gain experience with this stuff. I cant tell you how many screens ive had to replace on my wifes Iphone haha. As far as tutorials go youtube has a whole bunch of them some are more thorough then others Heres a good one to get ya started. Nexus 7 Tear Down
Here is a written tutorial for removing the screen assembly. Between these two you should have no problems! Nexus 7 screen repair
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just completed the tear down - my battery took ages to remove due to an insane amount of glue (yay for asus build quality?). was interesting to go through the process, but, sadly, the issue with the digitiser persists. I'm going to do some shopping around and see how much I can get the 32gb model for in store, other wise I may even buy (a grey import) one from kogan.com.
Is the screen actually cracked? I could not make it out from the picture.....If not why could you not just get it sent back as faulty? If there is no physical damage how could they tell? But then again you have opened it now............... Good luck.
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Is the screen actually cracked? I could not make it out from the picture.....If not why could you not just get it sent back as faulty? If there is no physical damage how could they tell? But then again you have opened it now............... Good luck.
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No cracks and I thought of this straight after tearing off the security stickers Thing is, two out of the three security stickers I was told to remove in the tear down tutorial were already missing. Also, there were several black (ink/oil?) smudge-y finger prints on the copper shielding when I opened it...hmmm
RIP Nexus 7......
replace!
quicker and cheaper...
repair would cost around 70-80% of a new nexus 7
u8800-51 touch screen bottom not responding
hi all
i am new and ignorant
(love the xda rules vid)
just bought second hand at&t impulse 4g (u8800-51) , with the bottom half of the screen, not responding to touch.
the top half works
i was told that it happened when the device got dropped.
the picture is good.
got stuck in at&t logo boot loop, and erased back to original on the android rescue screen. and its booting again
tried to reassemble the screen , but no change.
will replacing the glass plus digitizer solve it?
is there a difference between u8800 and u8800-51 screen parts? (or any other hardware for that matter?)
thanks alot
Switching the touch screen (glass) will fix your problem.
In which side do you have the notification led on? Right or left of speaker?
If it is on the right, you probably have the smaller speaker system (that's good to know if you are buying with the frame).
There is no difference in the sockets, however I have seen all Impulse 4G have the Synaptics version (black flex cable), so it would be better if you'd buy that. Some of the eBay sellers are offering the official AT&T touch screen, with the logo on it, so that would be a safe place to buy from.
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Some more things to know:
When they are selling with a frame, you can see it on the picture and they usually mention that somewhere too. If you took the phone open, it's easy to tell if it's big or small by looking whether it looks like this (big speaker).
Blefish said:
Switching the touch screen (glass) will fix your problem.
In which side do you have the notification led on? Right or left of speaker?
If it is on the right, you probably have the smaller speaker system (that's good to know if you are buying with the frame).
There is no difference in the sockets, however I have seen all Impulse 4G have the Synaptics version (black flex cable), so it would be better if you'd buy that. Some of the eBay sellers are offering the official AT&T touch screen, with the logo on it, so that would be a safe place to buy from.
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Some more things to know:
When they are selling with a frame, you can see it on the picture and they usually mention that somewhere too. If you took the phone open, it's easy to tell if it's big or small by looking whether it looks like
thank u so much
after a long study of the different pics of sellers, i remain a confused, because i finally found enough pics
(attached)
to realize that my model always have the black cable u mentioned which comes with a SMALL speaker, while the big speaker always come with the yellow cable, but alas, my device comes with a black cable, but big speaker,
so should i go with cable color + name mentioned (AT&T Impulse 4G) + AT&T logo, (which all calls for a Small speaker) OR , should i go with speaker size (big) ?
regarding my indicator position, it is to thr right when i look from the inner angle (like the photo of the big speaker that u added
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That's the digitizer only. I don't think it's glass really, but it's easier to say it is.
I replaced mine by taking off the old digitizer from the frame. It came off pretty easily, it just needs some patience to take it apart without breaking it.
If you don't want to mess with glue, I'd suggest this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digitizer...356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abfc0011c
It's without the AT&T logo. I cannot guarantee it will fit though, there is always this chance Huawei modified something else between the U8800 and -51.
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That's the digitizer only. I don't think it's glass really, but it's easier to say it is.
I replaced mine by taking off the old digitizer from the frame. It came off pretty easily, it just needs some patience to take it apart without breaking it.
If you don't want to mess with glue, I'd suggest this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digitizer...356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abfc0011c
It's without the AT&T logo. I cannot guarantee it will fit though, there is always this chance Huawei modified something else between the U8800 and -51.
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Takes over 15 days. I guess you can use adhesive tape to stick it.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=19075902577
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Takes over 15 days. I guess you can use adhesive tape to stick it.
( linked reposting banned for me by the forum)
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thanks allot again
the Ebay links leads to:
"This listing (19075902577) has been removed, or this item is not available.
Please check that you've entered the correct item number
Listings that have ended 90 or more days ago will not be available for viewing."
???
Blefish said:
That's the digitizer only. I don't think it's glass really, but it's easier to say it is.
I replaced mine by taking off the old digitizer from the frame. It came off pretty easily, it just needs some patience to take it apart without breaking it.
If you don't want to mess with glue, I'd suggest this:
It's without the AT&T logo. I cannot guarantee it will fit though, there is always this chance Huawei modified something else between the U8800 and -51.
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thanks Blefish
i prefer not to risk peeling, for breakage, and gluing, for moisture and mess.
i am starting to think that my digitizer was not original, and that is why it failed.
and feels like plastic. i found an original part at cellulardr.com for about 70$ vs. the 10-$15 ebay ones.
so maybe the seller put on impulse 4g, a big earpiece frame, with a yellow cable digitaizer. what a mess!
i attach a pic of big vs small earpieces. i believe the ''big'' is the one with golden terminals.
i think i will get a cheap ebay small earpiece frame with a black cable digitizer (like the original had, i believe) , with a 5$ small earpiece as extra.
god. why do i feel like Sherlock Holmes ?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190759025771
This is only with glass.
You can buy a used one for under $70 or an OEM frame with glass. In my op, its not worth to fix.
(Oem->Original equipment manufacturer)
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Somcom3X said:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190759025771
This is only with glass.
You can buy a used one for under $70 or an OEM frame with glass. In my op, its not worth to fix.
(Oem->Original equipment manufacturer)
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i am sorry - what is not worth fixing ?
yes, i am going to buy a small earpiese frame with black cable plus a small earpiece,
but seeing my old digitizer, i am starting to think (because of the price difference from the original) that all these E-bay so called "glass" , 10-15$ , advertized digitizers ,are actually made of plastic ??
but i will not "invest in an expensive glass before i am happy with the new device.
so far i have not seen used original digitizers.
if i am happy with the device, i might start looking for a"for parts" u8800-51 deal on E-bay
thanks again
hove64 said:
thanks
i am sorry - what is not worth fixing ?
yes, i am going to buy a small earpiese frame with black cable plus a small earpiece,
but seeing my old digitizer, i am starting to think (because of the price difference from the original) that all these E-bay so called "glass" , 10-15$ , advertized digitizers ,are actually made of plastic ??
but i will not "invest in an expensive glass before i am happy with the new device.
so far i have not seen used original digitizers.
if i am happy with the device, i might start looking for a"for parts" u8800-51 deal on E-bay
thanks again
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The phone is not worth fixing.
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The phone is not worth fixing.
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i am sorry....why not worth fixing ?
20$ plus a little more work and i have got a working smart phone - no ?
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i am sorry....why not worth fixing ?
20$ plus a little more work and i have got a working smart phone - no ?
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Yes, but $70 and you have a brand new one. Basically, fixing it is more trouble than selling it.
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Yes, but $70 and you have a brand new one. Basically, fixing it is more trouble than selling it.
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thanks
the cheapest new impulse 4g i could find cost 150$. i do get your point, but i already invested time and money on it and i can't sell a device that i am not sure of his condition. also its a little bit exciting for me if i manage to make it work.
is there any way to bypass the faulty touch screen ,for sake of testing the phone,
with some external device such as usb\Bluetooth mouse and keyboard ?
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is there any way to bypass the faulty touch screen ,for sake of testing the phone,
with some external device such as usb\Bluetooth mouse and keyboard ?
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Recovery or adb commands
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Recovery or adb commands
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thanks
i will check if adb can help
Sorry if this is not the right area for this, but i think it is.
I need to replace the LCD on my USA S4 Google Edition i9505G and have been told by Samsung Canada that there are differences in the LCD between the i9500, i337, i9505 and i9505G.
I can't find on any site anywhere someone explaining exactly what works with what, or if they are in fact all the same LCD/digitizer/screen/frame, and dont want to order the wrong part.
Can someone please confirm with me, either if your replaced the two models yourself or with some links etc that show me they are different or the same?
Thanks.
geekgirlcdn said:
Sorry if this is not the right area for this, but i think it is.
I need to replace the LCD on my USA S4 Google Edition i9505G and have been told by Samsung Canada that there are differences in the LCD between the i9500, i337, i9505 and i9505G.
I can't find on any site anywhere someone explaining exactly what works with what, or if they are in fact all the same LCD/digitizer/screen/frame, and dont want to order the wrong part.
Can someone please confirm with me, either if your replaced the two models yourself or with some links etc that show me they are different or the same?
Thanks.
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first Wrong subforum.
Also there is no relation of LCD/LED of 9500, 9505 or 9505G. Visit to SSC. they will change it accordingly.
Thanks,
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Disturbed™ said:
Also there is no relation of LCD/LED of 9500, 9505 or 9505G. Visit to SSC. they will change it accordingly.
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Its not so much the LCD as it is the frame i've been told. There is one extra piece of hardware in the i9505 version is what Samsung Canada informed me and that means it wont fit when they swap the whole lcd/frame out. I need to know what WILL fit, or if its just something they say for US phones.
I can't confirm or not this information from anyone, and if Samsung was willing to replace the part, I would not be looking online to get it fixed.
LCD panel is the same.
i9505 has LTE anttena in frame.
geekgirlcdn said:
Sorry if this is not the right area for this, but i think it is.
I need to replace the LCD on my USA S4 Google Edition i9505G and have been told by Samsung Canada that there are differences in the LCD between the i9500, i337, i9505 and i9505G.
I can't find on any site anywhere someone explaining exactly what works with what, or if they are in fact all the same LCD/digitizer/screen/frame, and dont want to order the wrong part.
Can someone please confirm with me, either if your replaced the two models yourself or with some links etc that show me they are different or the same?
Thanks.
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 600 chipset, while the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 relies on Samsung's own Exynos 5 Octa chipset
that means that the all the parts are the same except for the backplate of the frame where the screen is glued to.
just replacing the screen is no problem but if you buy a screen with the front part be careful you have exactly the right model version.
because the mainboard has a couple of different chips the backplate has a different layout so the chips have a tight fit to the backplate.
this has to do with the cooling of the chips because they need to touch the backplate for heat absorption.
therefore the mainboard will not snugly fit with a different version and will result in a fully functional phone but alas, the cover wont close.
see picture.
the red rectangles show the difference in layout between i9500 and i9505
But the main question, is the i9505 the same as the i9505g ? Mu LCD screen leaked when i dropped and i need to replace the part, everywhere i asked, they told me that they need to verify if its the same, because on the new screen manual there is nothing about the i9505g.
Where the memory and the bootloader are ? Because if i replace them, ill lose my phone memory and the ability to unlock my bootloader ?
psyopussy said:
The Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 600 chipset, while the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 relies on Samsung's own Exynos 5 Octa chipset
that means that the all the parts are the same except for the backplate of the frame where the screen is glued to.
just replacing the screen is no problem but if you buy a screen with the front part be careful you have exactly the right model version.
because the mainboard has a couple of different chips the backplate has a different layout so the chips have a tight fit to the backplate.
this has to do with the cooling of the chips because they need to touch the backplate for heat absorption.
therefore the mainboard will not snugly fit with a different version and will result in a fully functional phone but alas, the cover wont close.
see picture.
the red rectangles show the difference in layout between i9500 and i9505
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does this mean it is possible to put a i9505 (lte) screen on a i9500 S4?
If you need replace the frame together, it will not be compatible
I am very certain about the compatibility: It is depended on the supporting frame which is plastic housing around the screen.
If you want to replace the frame with lcd screen together, then the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 is not compatible with i9505. Because the frame structure is not the same between i9500 and i9505. You can see the letter 'i9500' or 'i9505' on the frame clearly.
However, if you want to change the screen WITHOUT the frame, then the screen will be totally the same ! The touch glass and lcd display both are the same for i9505 and i9500.
In a word, the difference between Samsung galaxy s4 i9505 and Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 LCD Screen is only the frame. So, it is your choice to choose replace the screen only or replace the screen with frame together.
By the way, there are other models for Samsung Galaxy S4, here is the compatibility:
The lcd screen digitizer for Galaxy S4 (Without frame) will compatible with S4 all models - i9500,i9505,i545,L720,R970,i337,M919
The LCD Screen digitizer With Frame:
i9500 (with frame, not compatible with other models)
i9505 (with frame, not compatible with other models)
i545 (with frame, compatible with L720,R970)
i337(with frame, compatible with M919)
Dropped my i9505g as well, cracking the screen. Did anyone with a i9505g order a i9505 replacement screen/frame? Did it work?
OK. Learned the hard way, so I'll share here. The i9505 frame IS NOT compatible with the i9505g. The motherboard does not line up with the frame in one important area. When taking apart my i9505g, I discovered the frame has i337 markings, and after comparing to pictures online, it appears the i337 should work. I'm ordering it and returning the i9505 frame I ordered.
Lesson learned: Tear your device down before ordering parts if you're not sure.
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BortFrenzy said:
OK.andarned the hard way, so'll share here. The i9505 frame IS NOT compatible with the i9505g. The motherboard does not line up with the frame in one important area. When taking apart my i9505g, I discovered the frame has i337 markings, and after comparing to pictures online, it appears the i337 should work. I'm ordering it and returning the i9505 frame I ordered.
Lesson learned: Tear your device down before ordering parts if you're not sure.
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I sent mine to the technician and he swapped the screen. It's working fine. It's the g version yet. I think you maybe saw it wrong... I didn't post anything besides I had no response I'm the thread, I didn't thought anyone would have it..
The model number on the stock frame when I opened it is i337. There is no i9505g model frame.
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Ok. I got the i337 frame and LCD in and I can confirm with 100% certainty that if you need to replace the frame on your S4 Google Play Edition, you need the i337 frame. NOT the i9505 or i9500 frame.
It's good to have my phone up and running again. And now I have a Black Mist S4 Google Play Edition. :victory:
Do you remember which specific part of the motherboard didnt fit? I'm looking at getting a i9505 black edition screen with back panel for my m919 (i337) motherboard. In comparing my motherboard to photos online it looks like the top right part of the motherboard by the headphone jack behind where the black screw goes there is a small chip for the antenna there, on the i9505 the chip is on the opposite side of the motherboard's "arm" i337 = outside edge of "arm", i9505 = inside edge of "arm". I believe just a small amount of dremel work will allow that chip to fit and the motherboard will be flush. Is this the same spot that was troublesome for you?
BortFrenzy said:
OK. Learned the hard way, so I'll share here. The i9505 frame IS NOT compatible with the i9505g. The motherboard does not line up with the frame in one important area. When taking apart my i9505g, I discovered the frame has i337 markings, and after comparing to pictures online, it appears the i337 should work. I'm ordering it and returning the i9505 frame I ordered.
Lesson learned: Tear your device down before ordering parts if you're not sure.
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Please, i need to change the Wifi/Bluetooth chip on my m919, but can only find for i9500/i9505. Will it work?
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Please, i need to change the Wifi/Bluetooth chip on my m919, but can only find for i9500/i9505. Will it work?
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I don't think it will. If you can't find an m919, an i337 should also work. If you want to try to order a i9505/i9500 and modify it, you can try. I think I remember seeing a chip on the upper right on the 9505/9500 that wouldn't seat right. Also, once you modify it, if it doesn't work, good luck returning it.
But my understanding is the m919 and i337 are interchangeable.
Sorry for the late reply . I haven't been on much as of late.
So, just the i337 display will work for a gt9505g? I'm from Argentina i can't find on stores that kind of Display. Only gt9505 and gt9500 displays...
disasterpierce said:
So, just the i337 display will work for a gt9505g? I'm from Argentina i can't find on stores that kind of Display. Only gt9505 and gt9500 displays...
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i'm going to answer my own question, i opened the phone and i saw "i337" at the side of the motherboard. So now i will have to buy i337 display to someone that ships to Argentina.
Samsung s4 i9505G lcd replacement
There are a little difference between those editions. But don't worry. I know a reliable supplier which offers your editions. For more info you can visit their website and contact the customer service. Here is the site: hcqs.com.cn.
Hi all. ok, so basically i dropped my n4 a few months ago and it cracked the top of the screen a little but it took out 80% of the touchscreen. its only usable now by constantly rotating it in the hope that what i need to touch is in the area which works. I have since bought a new phone (z1) but it seems a waste to have a perfectly ok n4 sitting around doing nothing.
choices are to
a) sell it (not get much for it i'm guessing)
b) fix it (replacement screen and digitizer cost a lot more than its worth doing plus i most likely wouldnt be able to do it myself)
c) repurpose it.
so i guess the real question is, what can i use it for? i cant seem to find any decent remote control apps so that i can use a touch screen of a diff android device to control it so its all a little tricky to do stuff on.
any ideas?
You can buy replacement LCD assembly on eBay for under 130 shipped. If you're in US. The job is pretty straight forward. On YouTube there are a lot of walkthroughs
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1slow4G said:
You can buy replacement LCD assembly on eBay for under 130 shipped. If you're in US. The job is pretty straight forward. On YouTube there are a lot of walkthroughs
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yeah, i know, i'm in the uk though and they seem to be in excess of £70. given that i mess up putting a screen protector on i dont think i'd be able to put a new screen on. especially given i could probably buy a 2nd hand n4 for about £100 these days it doesnt really seem to a be a lot of point in going to all that effort.
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yeah, i know, i'm in the uk though and they seem to be in excess of £70. given that i mess up putting a screen protector on i dont think i'd be able to put a new screen on. especially given i could probably buy a 2nd hand n4 for about £100 these days it doesnt really seem to a be a lot of point in going to all that effort.
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i pulled apart my broken n4 to have a look inside. there's no way i'd bother attempting a repair without the correct tools and lots of skills. it only takes a slight error to mess it up.
I bought an assembly digitizer+screen and it came with all the tools. It took me 13 minutes to take it apart and put it back together. I took it apart later to do the thermal mods too. It's really not that hard. I did it with no static protection, and I was very very careless pulling it apart. I even bent the board with the usb plug on it and it still works.
Seriously just fix it yourself.
well the point of the thread really was for ideas for using it with the dodgy touchscreen. i honestly cant see a point in spending nearly the cost in getting a 2nd hand n4 to repair mine.
Home entertainment console? Combined with slimport or something else this can make your TV a smart tv
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thefunkygibbon said:
well the point of the thread really was for ideas for using it with the dodgy touchscreen. i honestly cant see a point in spending nearly the cost in getting a 2nd hand n4 to repair mine.
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Use OTG and connect mouse to the phone through USB. What say?
Repair it.
yeah i'm going to order a usb host adapter. might get a hdmi cable thing too. is there a special type of cable thats required? searching on ebay for them they seem to mention slimport and they are like £20 which is a bit more than i wanted to spend given i'm not sure what i'm using it for yet!
does anyone know if there exists a combined usb host/hdmi/charging cable?
Hi, im the owner of a Samsung Galaxy S4, and yesterday I broke the LCD Screen , but all the other functions work, like the little notification light, etc. The shop I normally go to charge me 150C$ to repair the screen,m and I tought it was a bit excesive considering I can buy replacement kit off Ebay for like 80C$. I wanted to have your feedback on my idea to do it myself and also I'm having trouble finding the right screen. I have a SGH-M919V a canadian model and I didn't see any screen specific to that model, only M919 screen, so does it gonna work if I put an M919 lcd screen on my M919V ?
Thank you !
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Hi, im the owner of a Samsung Galaxy S4, and yesterday I broke the LCD Screen , but all the other functions work, like the little notification light, etc. The shop I normally go to charge me 150C$ to repair the screen,m and I tought it was a bit excesive considering I can buy replacement kit off Ebay for like 80C$. I wanted to have your feedback on my idea to do it myself and also I'm having trouble finding the right screen. I have a SGH-M919V a canadian model and I didn't see any screen specific to that model, only M919 screen, so does it gonna work if I put an M919 lcd screen on my M919V ?
Thank you !
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It's sadly annoying to change the screen on galaxy S phones. You have to start from the back and basically tear the entire phone down.
There is a guide on ifixit for tearing it down but these kits im seeing on ebay for 75 seem to be ones that need glued in since they aren't the entire display assembly. I would look over that guide and see if your comfortable with that sort of stuff. It may be worth it for you to just pay the 150 vs potentially messing your phone up in the process. The other option is sell the phone and get a S5/S6 or some other upgrade?
Alright, thank you for your help and your quick answer ! I'm still in reflexion about all this, but you certainly help the process.
Thank you again !
Actually, I find the s4 to be very easy to take apart. I have repalced the screens on 4 phones with no problem.
If you buy a replacement screen, make sure you get a pre-assembled frame/lcd/glass unit. It's easy to damage the frame when you remove it from the old screen and having the frame pre-installed is not too much more than the cost of the lcd/glass.