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replace lcd/digitizer

My screen is cracked to all hell. Is there a youtube video showing a strip down of the epic? Is there a guide on how to replace it? I have the lcd and ditizer,so I'm all set except for the actual replacement. LOL
Tia

would you mind sharing the source for the screen/digitizer for those that haven't broken their screens yet ?
Just curious.
I do not know how to tear it down yet though.
Thanks for sharing.

I got it from an interstate wireless on 7 mile for like 60$ lol
Anyone?

igotsthemagicinme said:
I got it from an interstate wireless on 7 mile for like 60$ lol
Anyone?
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You sure you got the right screen? Epic uses SAMOLED, not LCD... also, the digitizer and the LEDs are part of the same construct (one of the reasons it's "super"), so you'd effectively be really just changing the display with integrated digitizer. The glass itself is glued to the plastic case. You'd need to find a way to pull it up, from what I can tell. (I have not ever taken one apart, but it is almost certain that it is a glued screen, which explains why some people are having peeling issues (my Evo had this.))

There is not much for the Epic but some info for the original Galaxy S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745262
Dissemble of Galaxy S:
http://www.careace.net/2010/06/09/disassembly-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s/
and there are some tear-down pics of the Epic
Thats prob all info there is :/

APOLAUF said:
You sure you got the right screen? Epic uses SAMOLED, not LCD... also, the digitizer and the LEDs are part of the same construct (one of the reasons it's "super"), so you'd effectively be really just changing the display with integrated digitizer. The glass itself is glued to the plastic case. You'd need to find a way to pull it up, from what I can tell. (I have not ever taken one apart, but it is almost certain that it is a glued screen, which explains why some people are having peeling issues (my Evo had this.))
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yea i was just saying "lcd" i got the right one i know
taking a look at the links below

ok well by the looks of it, its pretty much the same thing. i talked to a tech at a repair center, and he said he MIGHT be able to do it. if not, i think i probably have about 70% chance of getting it right. the video showed a break down right down to the digitizer, and it looks almost EXACTLY like that i have, so in theory, i should just have to go as far as gettting the back off, and putting the back BACK on the NEW digitizer/amoleisupmyassed, right?
also, just for clarification, i know i have the right one bcuz i can see the button whole thingies and its the same as what the epic has (menu, home, back, search)
thanks for the useful links& help guys

Ahh sprint hooked me up put the screen on for me...mmm...such a beautiful display...

igotsthemagicinme said:
Ahh sprint hooked me up put the screen on for me...mmm...such a beautiful display...
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Did they charge anything?

lehaman310 said:
Did they charge anything?
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Nooooope

Any update on manuals/instructions for this? My own is out of warranty and not even running on Sprint.

Chabsin said:
Any update on manuals/instructions for this? My own is out of warranty and not even running on Sprint.
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How is it out of warranty when it hasn't even been out for a year? or did you mod it or something?

igotsthemagicinme said:
Ahh sprint hooked me up put the screen on for me...mmm...such a beautiful display...
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just curious...so sprint installed the screen you purchased or they installed one of their own? I had to do this on an htc phone a while back and it was much easier than I imagined.
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I purchased a bad esn phone off ebay. I run it on a different network. You think a Sprint store would do something for me?!

Demianwulf said:
I had to do this on an htc phone a while back and it was much easier than I imagined.
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I've watched a video for another galaxy phone ... the reason I'm nervous about this one is because on the Epic the screen is on a separate part of the assembly because of the keyboard.
Also: The video shows how to take it apart .. but not how to put it together again. Do I need to glue it together again? What type of glue?

Chabsin said:
I've watched a video for another galaxy phone ... the reason I'm nervous about this one is because on the Epic the screen is on a separate part of the assembly because of the keyboard.
Also: The video shows how to take it apart .. but not how to put it together again. Do I need to glue it together again? What type of glue?
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If your seriously considering using glue...crazy glue is the way to go >.> (pun intended)
I still don't understand, why are you out of warranty? samsung offers a 1 year warranty...

does one not have to deal with sprint?
Does changing the software so that it runs on a different network not void the warranty?
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Chabsin said:
does one not have to deal with sprint?
Does changing the software so that it runs on a different network not void the warranty?
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No even though Sprint has it in their system as marked "bad esn" samsung will not have to do with this. Although I don't think Samsungs warranty covers accidents, such as dropping your phone and cracking the screen.
Hope you get it figured out!
Sincerely,
D3luSi0n4L

Chabsin said:
does one not have to deal with sprint?
Does changing the software so that it runs on a different network not void the warranty?
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Well Samsung has their own warranty thing...but I would confirm by contacting Samsung..don't tell them you swapped networks or anything of course..otherwise I don't think they would bother to check...
You can always flash it back too..unless phone doesnt work completely?

I got the whole screen + keyboard for under $60 on ebay. It turned out to be as simple as unscrewing and unsnapping the cover, disconnecting three connectors, removing the electronics and putting them in to the new frame. If I'd have to do it again it wouldn't take more than 15 minutes.
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Springs for G2 keyboard

Hey guys I'm wondering if anybody that has replaced the keyboard springs in their G2 has a recommendation on where to get good replacement springs and what the exact specifications are.

I stretched mine, but if you find the loose hinge fixed thread there are several people that said home depot has a spring assortment kit that has one that fits. I would go check that threat out.
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keele8 said:
I stretched mine, but if you find the loose hinge fixed thread there are several people that said home depot has a spring assortment kit that has one that fits. I would go check that threat out.
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How long has it been since you stretched it? I'm just wondering if I'll end up having to do it again in a month. Thanks

Just did it today so I am not sure how long it will last. I will get a replacement spring if it goes bad again. Honestly, taking the phone apart was way easy so you could stretch it to start and then go from there. That is what I am going to do.
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keele8 said:
Just did it today so I am not sure how long it will last. I will get a replacement spring if it goes bad again. Honestly, taking the phone apart was way easy so you could stretch it to start and then go from there. That is what I am going to do.
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Makes sense, how's it feel now? Like new?

someone used a Bic mechanical Pencil spring on a youtube video.

I used a mechanial pencil spring on my henge , it did real good for the first week shortly after that it got loose again. I'm opting for the sprring assortment kit at home depot.
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gambit07 said:
Hey guys I'm wondering if anybody that has replaced the keyboard springs in their G2 has a recommendation on where to get good replacement springs and what the exact specifications are.
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smallparts.com/stainless-steel-compression-spring-length/dp/B000FOBAEQ/ref=sr_1_6?sr=1-6&qid=1293950161&filterBy.item_length_string-bin=0.375+inches&filterBy.item_diameter_string-bin=0.12+inches
This is what I used. Shipping was $11 but whatever, it was worth it. My hinge is so perfect it's not even funny.

Hey Gambit07
It feels great, better than new. My hinge never felt this good. Although in reading other posts it seems that this is truly a temporay fix. Sound like getting a new spring is the ticket. But I am going to leave well enough alone until I start having issues again, then I will get a new spring and tear it all apart again.

the website that the fix says to buy the springs on wont deliver to ireland, anyone know where else these springs can be purchased?

Beagan said:
the website that the fix says to buy the springs on wont deliver to ireland, anyone know where else these springs can be purchased?
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Please don't revive threads from 6 months ago.
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Somehow "broke" my replacement digitizer - help?

The dis-assembly went rather smoothly. When I was kind of finangling to get the new digitizer on, I noticed that the actual strip had become lose. I believe this may have been caused by the heat of my hand - or perhaps it was fault to begin with.
Now looking at the circuitry and the ribbon itself, it doesn't seem like anything is broken. Would there be any way for me to adhere the ribbon back on properly in order to make my digitizer work again? I don't really have the money to shell out for a brand new one and this is a bit of a pain in the butt.
Thanks in advance.
- Ben

breeezzz said:
The dis-assembly went rather smoothly. When I was kind of finangling to get the new digitizer on, I noticed that the actual strip had become lose. I believe this may have been caused by the heat of my hand - or perhaps it was fault to begin with.
Now looking at the circuitry and the ribbon itself, it doesn't seem like anything is broken. Would there be any way for me to adhere the ribbon back on properly in order to make my digitizer work again? I don't really have the money to shell out for a brand new one and this is a bit of a pain in the butt.
Thanks in advance.
- Ben
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I think it may be a fault in the replacement you ordered and should request a new one. The "heat" from your hand couldnt have done that, and if it did, that would have happened anyway because the internals of the phone would get much hotter

Wond3r said:
I think it may be a default in the replacement you ordered and should request a new one. The "heat" from your hand couldnt have done that, and if it did, that would have happened anyway because the internals of the phone would get much hotter
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I'm fairly sure it was quite loose right when I took it out of the package. It pretty much slipped off kind of like a soapy sticker. This can't be right, can it?

Wond3r said:
I think it may be a default in the replacement you ordered and should request a new one. The "heat" from your hand couldnt have done that, and if it did, that would have happened anyway because the internals of the phone would get much hotter
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+1if it couldnt withstand a soft install then it prolly wouldnt have have lasted a week inside the phone anyway send it back in just tell em they sent ya junk
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ltdanno360 said:
+1if it couldnt withstand a soft install then it prolly wouldnt have have lasted a week inside the phone anyway send it back in just tell em they sent ya junk
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Perfect. The part definitely seemed strange from the get-go. The company offered me 10% off, which I don't really feel is fair if the part is actually defective.
I've linked them to this thread, so if some more people could chime in that would be absolutely great.

So the part is defective and they wont replace it free?
Nice business model. Sounds shady.
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Yeah it defiantly must be dodgy as I have broken my screen and fitted a new digiziter and it has functioned flawlessly. No damage whatsoever during installation, you should defiantly get a refund

sebbo90 said:
Yeah it defiantly must be dodgy as I have broken my screen and fitted a new digiziter and it has functioned flawlessly. No damage whatsoever during installation, you should defiantly get a refund
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Thanks so much for the input guys.

let me gess did you buy from repair universe ive heard people say that there lcd screens and digitizers were broken upon arival and the company failed to make good on it claimed they were broke during installation (soo bs ) :banghead:
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breeezzz said:
Perfect. The part definitely seemed strange from the get-go. The company offered me 10% off, which I don't really feel is fair if the part is actually defective.
I've linked them to this thread, so if some more people could chime in that would be absolutely great.
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Threaten to get BBB involved. That's the only way I got repair universe to send me a replacement after many emails about the matter. The digitizer they sent me had the ribbon cut nearly in half. Gave me the run around about how their stuff is fully tested before leaving the site and if I could take a picture. I told them all I wanted was my digitizer and if they couldn't honor their return policy I would call BBB and report. I was given the RMA the next email.
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Threaten to get BBB involved. That's the only way I got repair universe to send me a replacement after many emails about the matter. The digitizer they sent me had the ribbon cut nearly in half. Gave me the run around about how their stuff is fully tested before leaving the site and if I could take a picture. I told them all I wanted was my digitizer and if they couldn't honor their return policy I would call BBB and report. I was given the RMA the next email.
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It's sad it has to boil down to that though.
Hopefully, though, intervention will either get you your money back or a replacement.
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nosit1 said:
It's sad it has to boil down to that though.
Hopefully, though, intervention will either get you your money back or a replacement.
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I agree, but like you said. When you are dealing with an internet company with no supposed phone support, sometimes that's what needs to be done. Although I did eventually find a phone number for them, I didn't need to use it before they finally made it right.
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Droid Turbo cases starting to show up!

As you can see from these links, the Droid Turbo cases are starting to show up!
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Droi...=1414355334&sr=8-20&keywords=droid+turbo+case
In the description it says it is made for the Moto G, but obviously the Moto G doesn't look like that. That is a Droid Turbo case...
http://www.case-mate.com/Motorola-D...e-Motorola-DROID-Turbo-Naked-Tough-Cases.asp#
In the description on this one it says it is made for the Moto X but when you click through the pictures it is obvious that it is the Turbo. Interesting thing to note: This one shows the version of the Turbo we saw with the woven kevlar back....
http://www.case-mate.com/Motorola-D...-Mate-Motorola-DROID-Turbo-Caliber-Cases.asp#
Another case from the same site...
http://crosscookie.en.made-in-china...ers-Case-for-Motorola-Droid-Turbo-Xt1254.html
Another case for the Turbo but they are showing another phone inside of the case...
http://hkgs.en.alibaba.com/product/...ver_Case_For_Motorola_Droid_Turbo_xt1254.html
Another case...
There were a few more but you get the point. We're getting close!!

Looking good!

I posted this over in the other case thread but I really hope we see some kind of bumper case for the phone. As large as it's already going to be plus the kevlar back I really don't see the need for a bulky case. Something that sticks out just enough to protect the screen from falls should be plenty.
Or maybe I'll just go naked with it. It looks like it should fit in the hand nicely. My HTC One M7 needed a case to feel comfortable in the hand without slipping. This should be thick enough to feel good in hand.
I also looked at Squaretrade's warranty. $99 for 2 years and only a $75 deductible is a great deal.

pjd2011 said:
I posted this over in the other case thread but I really hope we see some kind of bumper case for the phone. As large as it's already going to be plus the kevlar back I really don't see the need for a bulky case. Something that sticks out just enough to protect the screen from falls should be plenty.
Or maybe I'll just go naked with it. It looks like it should fit in the hand nicely. My HTC One M7 needed a case to feel comfortable in the hand without slipping. This should be thick enough to feel good in hand.
I also looked at Squaretrade's warranty. $99 for 2 years and only a $75 deductible is a great deal.
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I usually put a thin case on my new phones for the first few months because I'm afraid of messing them up but then I usually take it off lol

volfan22 said:
I usually put a thin case on my new phones for the first few months because I'm afraid of messing them up but then I usually take it off lol
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Yeah I figure if I get the warranty I might as well go naked! If you guys haven't checked, Android Central's Turbo forum has a lot more info circulating around. The device evidently feels VERY good in hand.

pjd2011 said:
Yeah I figure if I get the warranty I might as well go naked! If you guys haven't checked, Android Central's Turbo forum has a lot more info circulating around. The device evidently feels VERY good in hand.
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Dang they have an insider of there lol. Thanks for the info.

Speaking of accessories, Mime responded to an email that I sent saying that if enough people showed interest they would put out a tempered glass protector for the Turbo. So, if any of you guys are interested shoot them an email.

Changing back cover on the style (pure)

Hi guys, I'm planning to buy a moto x style (indeed everything is just decided in my head! ) and change my htc m7.
I'm considering to buy the white one with the back soft grip and later in the months change the back cover with the bamboo one (if it's possible to change it,someone will sell them in the time). Is that possible?
I've seen videos on youtube about this for the moto x 2014, and the building of moto x 2014 and moto x style seems to be the same.
Could you tell me something more about it?
Unfortunately there is no moto maker here in Italy...
Thank you so much!

I think it wont be a problem at all

I posted a similar question but so far the common consensus is that the back cover will be non-removable but I'm not sure since I can't find a solid answer lol
I know the moto x play does but not sure if the moto x style's back cover can be changed.
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I'm sure it will be considered "non-removable", but so was the back cover on the Nexus 6 and it was easily removed and replaced with the other color.

Omen87 said:
I'm sure it will be considered "non-removable", but so was the back cover on the Nexus 6 and it was easily removed and replaced with the other color.
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Oh ok cool I'll have to look into that thanks
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Thank you so much for your answers. Yeah, they say it's not removable, but I think it will be too.
Ok, I will risk and buy the white one!

everything is removable in a way. but i doubt there will be a market for other backs..

Well, I founded a preorder from a site in uk, white+bamboo,£350, and I preordered it. End of story!

ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Oh ok cool I'll have to look into that thanks
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I would wait a year. I mean whatever you get won't look bad I'm sure, probably good! Remember though, if they say it's non removable, that means it'll most likely void your warranty. That's your decision to make. If they have a way to tell though like many manufacturers do now, it's not worth it...
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nikeman513 said:
I would wait a year. I mean whatever you get won't look bad I'm sure, probably good! Remember though, if they say it's non removable, that means it'll most likely void your warranty. That's your decision to make. If they have a way to tell though like many manufacturers do now, it's not worth it...
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True I was only wondering BC I want a white phone but I'm afraid it will get dirty or stain quick and I get bored of the color after a while but I suppose I can always get skins or that
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Hi,
Dont worry .I am tottaly astonished to read your post how this possible it is considered unremoveable . I will try my level best to give your answer .plz give me time.

ArmStrongDickPunch said:
True I was only wondering BC I want a white phone but I'm afraid it will get dirty or stain quick and I get bored of the color after a while but I suppose I can always get skins or that
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Skins may have a hard time adhering to the textured back if you ordered a white silicone back. Wait for iFixit to do their teardown and see what they say about how hard it is to remove.

I wouldn´t worry about adhesion, I average around 4 phones per year and almost every device gets 3M skin on it. Never had a single issue with adhesion regardless of texture/surface. Even did a friends note 4 way back when it was released and it held up without issues until he sold it a few weeks back. Mileage may vary based on usage obviously.

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