Database Users

[Q] broken screen

I dropped epic in parking lot and it shattered the screen. Bad day. So if anyone is selling one please let me know. I'd even take a bricked one. I just need a working screen. at this point I don't think it's worth it to use an upgrade on a epic 2.

i will be selling mine with broken screen and odined back to stock for $75 and my wife's which is on CM7 Nightly 45 for $200. I will give extra batteries (x2) and battery charger and a couple cheap plastic hard cases, screen protectors to anyone who buys both for $250.

troyolson92 said:
I dropped epic in parking lot and it shattered the screen. Bad day. So if anyone is selling one please let me know. I'd even take a bricked one. I just need a working screen. at this point I don't think it's worth it to use an upgrade on a epic 2.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Walk in to Sprint repair center. For 35 dollars you get a new screen. Some peeps with no insurance have gotten it too. Just try and come back and thank me.

gastricpenguin said:
Walk in to Sprint repair center. For 35 dollars you get a new screen. Some peeps with no insurance have gotten it too. Just try and come back and thank me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just did again today. Told me I need to replace it under insurance. 3 different repair centers. Same result.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium

JohnnyEpic said:
Just did again today. Told me I need to replace it under insurance. 3 different repair centers. Same result.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Key word in this is "again". I would assume they would only replace a screen once.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

I called repair shops even searched online to replace the screen myself. Cost is $125 cheapest just for the screen. repair center told me to buy new phone. I'm on my to att to scope them out....

Speedin07si said:
Key word in this is "again". I would assume they would only replace a screen once.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Keyword is 'again' as in went to multiple stores with failed results. I've never repaired, fixed, or replaced my Epic. Its an original from Sprint two weeks after release.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium

I had one Epic they replaced for free with some small cracks in the screen. Second one dropped and hit face down on concrete, I had to pay $100 to get a new one to replace that, that was with insurance.

A while ago there was a discussion about screen replacements under TEP. Don't remember exact details but they would only replace for less than "x" inches scratch and fewer than "x" scratches which don't touch the edges..etc etc.
Shattered screen is not a manufacturing defect or normal wear and tear so insurance deductible makes sense.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I sent my daughter's Epic Touch Galaxy 2 whatever in to Samsung. They replaced the screen for $160 including UPS shipping both ways which was cheaper than a lot of places were selling the screen uninstalled for. I think they do the older phones cheaper though. You might try checking with them.

Its if the crack is under one inch. But with shattered screens, your only option is to do an insurance claim, pay the $100 deductible and get a new phone sent to you. Its quick easy and fast delivery.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

The 35 dollar replacement is only for screen defects, it doesn't cover drops, or water damage... I got mine repaired for 35, but it was because the front camera had gone out, so it wasn't a drop or water.

Cracked my N4's screen, unusable, where do I go from here? [UK]

So, it happened to me. Just my luck.
Was at university walking and the phone slipped from my hand onto the floor. It seemed to have survived that fairly well. Then it slid off the stairs (no barrier at the edge of the staircase going up my university) and fell about 8-10 feet onto the stair case below. Screen is ruined and unresponsive.
The phone is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader so I know this voids the warranty but I can lock the bootloader again and flash the phone back to the stock rom via cwm.
I bought the phone from Carphone Warehouse for £400 back in December because I couldn't wait and now I'm left with a brick. I need a phone to handle uni life and contact my fianceé in the States. I don't really want to have to spend money I don't have on a replacement N4 so is there anything I can do guys?
Any help at all will be extremely appreciated.
(I'd post a link to an image of the screen but cannot do so yet).
Thanks

Sorry to hear that, however the only option I think would've been better if you had phone insurance and it would replace your damaged phone and it would cost like 5 pounds a month. On the other hand maybe you can send it to Carphonewarehouse and see what the estimate is to get it repaired. Don't think rooted or not makes much difference in this situation.
Anyway good luck and hope you find some solution
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?

fairlight2x said:
Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See that seems doable but the only problem is is the (is it aluminium?) that goes around the phone also got dented as it fell. This is even worse considering I actually DID have a case on it. I was using the Ringke Slim case. If anybody is using this case I highly recommend them to rethink their purchase because even though the phone hit the floor side on, it didn't protect it. Imagine if it hit face down. I have another generic 'S' silicone case from eBay and that would have done a far better job at protecting the sides. Shoulda, woulda, coulda eh?
Im wondering if LG's manufacture warranty will work in my favour at all? I just don't have the funds to replace the phone comfortably but that's the only option I see unfortunately.

I don't think you'll have any luck with warranty repair. Sorry about your phone though.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

A coworker priced out replacing his front screen and it was ~$260usd.
At that point Id just order another phone and sell the first for parts.

ryan stewart said:
A coworker priced out replacing his front screen and it was ~$260usd.
At that point Id just order another phone and sell the first for parts.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sell the phone for parts? How would that work? Im not very savvy with this side of phones. Do I sell the phone in its entirety to a company who buys things like that? Sell on eBay for really cheap trying to get whatever I can get?

LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.

bennyboy182 said:
LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? Please can you give me a link to this info? I'd pay anything between that in a heartbeat if I can get it fixed. Once I reach 10 posts I'll post some images of the phone.

Do u have a lloydstsb account? They do free phone insurance and fixed my broken screen in the uk.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

sarkster said:
Do u have a lloydstsb account? They do free phone insurance and fixed my broken screen in the uk.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really?! Yes I do! How would I go about doing this?

Check their website there's a link from there. Give them a call register the phone with them log on to their website and create a claim. Then they ask you to send the phone in. Note: do everything recorded del. It costs £50 excess they turned mine around in under two weeks from start to finish
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

bennyboy182 said:
LG are asking for £40-120 dependent on the level of damage.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Undeadwolfy said:
Really? Please can you give me a link to this info? I'd pay anything between that in a heartbeat if I can get it fixed. Once I reach 10 posts I'll post some images of the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is true, I've read threads on here and Reddit with this information but can't find them atm.
Contact LG directly and they should help you.

fairlight2x said:
Ouch, nightmare...
The only cheap way is to repair it yourself. If the mainboard is ok, get a new front and back panel. From the teardown I've seen of the Nexus 4, it doesn't seem that difficult. I'm sure there is a vid on youtube you can use as guide. If you can't do it yourself, a new phone seems to be the only option. At least it will be cheaper this time... Did you have a case on it when it dropped?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I disagree. The only cheap way to do it is via insurance, 50 quid excess or whatever is a lot cheaper than the 150 pound screen is going to cost.

[Q] Screen replacement

So I dropped my nexus and the screen shattered. While it turns on and looks fine through the cracks, you can't actually use it. So, my question is, has anyone actually sent in their phone to have it replaced by LG? If so, how much did it cost? So far I've found places locally that will do it for $200+, which at that point I might as well just buy another phone.

at4r1 said:
So I dropped my nexus and the screen shattered. While it turns on and looks fine through the cracks, you can't actually use it. So, my question is, has anyone actually sent in their phone to have it replaced by LG? If so, how much did it cost? So far I've found places locally that will do it for $200+, which at that point I might as well just buy another phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It costs around 150 from what I heard. You can try calling google directly to get a better price maybe.

Yeah, I tried calling google and they just told me to call LG. I called LG but of course there wasn't anyone available right now to give me a quote on the cost. While searching Google I found one person who mentioned that they will replace the screen up to a cost of $100 and if it's over that they ship it back "totaled" without repairing it.
I was just curious if anyone had actually gone through this process.

I had mine replaced and it cost me $140. I actually got a refurbished unit, so they actually didn't replace the screen. The device I got was in mint condition and runs great. I had to ship mine to LG (which was in Fort Worth, TX). The turn around time was about 7 days, but since I live in Dallas, shipping to and from LG was next day. If you have any other questions about the process let me know.

kgeissler said:
I had mine replaced and it cost me $140. I actually got a refurbished unit, so they actually didn't replace the screen. The device I got was in mint condition and runs great. I had to ship mine to LG (which was in Fort Worth, TX). The turn around time was about 7 days, but since I live in Dallas, shipping to and from LG was next day. If you have any other questions about the process let me know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here, $140. Except I got my phone back.
I'm not sure why you would've gotten a refurbished device just for a screen replacement though.
I'm in Houston and it took exactly a week for me as well.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

kgeissler said:
I had mine replaced and it cost me $140. I actually got a refurbished unit, so they actually didn't replace the screen. The device I got was in mint condition and runs great. I had to ship mine to LG (which was in Fort Worth, TX). The turn around time was about 7 days, but since I live in Dallas, shipping to and from LG was next day. If you have any other questions about the process let me know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, $140 isn't that bad...more than I'd like to spend but it's less than having it done locally. Did you just call up LG and have them give you an address to ship it to?

Here is a tutorial mate :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSe1I0MlpLI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
and :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

at4r1 said:
Ok, $140 isn't that bad...more than I'd like to spend but it's less than having it done locally. Did you just call up LG and have them give you an address to ship it to?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I first called Google to get the number for LG, then called them directly. Make sure when you call LG you have your IMEI number because they can't process the return without it.

Or go to LG's site and fill out an RA request.
You can also email an LG rep from here or call if you'd prefer.
https://wws.lg.com/us/support/repair-service/schedule-repair
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Thanks to everyone for the great info, I really appreciate it!

Out of curiosity, were you using a bumper or case when the phone dropped ?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

jland22 said:
Out of curiosity, were you using a bumper or case when the phone dropped ?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did have a bumper case on mine, but it wasn't dropped. I tripped in a parking lot while holding my phone in one hand. So when I fell, I naturally put my hands down to break my fall and that they did. Also shattered my screen.

how to get screen replaced when cracked from dropping phone?

Ugh, it JUST happened.
To be specific, my screen is now completely unusable. The cracks are likely within the digitizer so nothing shows up properly.
I have no Sprint warranty on this phone, it's only a couple months old and sadly I bought it off of Craigslist to save a little money on the full price.
What should I do?

I went on ebay and got everything replaced with the exception of the motherboard for $155.
It's really easy to do yourself. YouTube, a screwdriver, and 7 screws.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

sublimeike said:
I went on ebay and got everything replaced with the exception of the motherboard for $155.
It's really easy to do yourself. YouTube, a screwdriver, and 7 screws.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's the expensive route. If he didn't break his digitizer (screen is still responsive) then he can just replace the glass that should be about $50 and take about 15 mins to do.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

daniel4653 said:
... he can just replace the glass that should be about $50 and take about 15 mins to do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah. Check that video out on YouTube. It is not that easy. It should take 15 mins if you have done it before. You also run the risk if breaking the lcd in your attempt making the $50 purchase useless.
You have to use a heat gun to soften the very tough glue that holds the glass to the digitalizer and slowly and carefully pry them apart. Don't get glass on the lcd (scratches) and don't get fingerprints, lint, or hair on there either (pain to completely remove).
I'm actually really good at hardware repairs (prior Apple repair tech) and even that fix makes me uneasy, but it's your call.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

So basically, I have no good options to get the digitizer repaired at a low cost other than to do it myself? What a waste of money this has been and now with repairs I'm bringing the cost back up to full retail price. This has been a bad day.

I actually bought my phone off of Amazon; and when I activated the phone through Sprint, I was able to put the mobile insurance on it. Maybe you can call Customer Care, and put the insurance on your device. Then take it into a corporate store, and they should exchange it.

@redchevy90 what do you mean by mobile insurance?

insurance
I mean the premium insurance that sprint has. Its like $7 or $9 a month, and it covers your device.

I just called in and they said I activated this phone ONE DAY over a month ago so they won't do it for me by phone. They said I could take my chances at the corporate store. If this works, I *could* actually get a free replacement. But the corporate store would have been nice enough to give it to me...

You dropped your phone, you broke it, they won't replace it. That is an Assurian claim if you had insurance, which by the way is $11 a month not $7. Plus you will have to pay a $150 deductible. Sounds like the cheapest route will be fixing it yourself and next time being more careful. What was suggested earlier is pure fraud and the reason why the insurance deductible keeps going up. Own up to your failings and fix it yourself instead of increasing the fees and deductibles for the rest if us.
Sent from my icrap 2 using Tapatalk HD

Yeah, forget the fraud option. Didn't fully understand what was going on with that anyway. I found someone semi-local who has an extra digitizer that I'll just pay for and repair myself. Life's a ***** but you suck it up and move on.

The phone is still new, but radio shack now fixes screens for around $70 I believe. That's lower than a deductible.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

ChristianPreachr said:
The phone is still new, but radio shack now fixes screens for around $70 I believe. That's lower than a deductible.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not too bad
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

daniel4653 said:
That's not too bad
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Radioshack charges $70 for select models, not the galaxy S4.
I happen to have a complete screen in exchange for a $150 "donation". I have plenty of feedback on here and i ship for free
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 2

Were can I buy the glass I need one, I drop mine I do the work myself I did it before on my s2 and s3, it is easy to do
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium

Too late for this but you can still buy insurance no matter where you bought the phone from.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 2

cruise350 said:
Plus you will have to pay a $150 deductible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also have a cracked screen on my s4 and have talked to sprint about it.
Actuallly that $150 is what it was to replace the Galaxy s3.
They decided to go with $200 for the s4...

sublimeike said:
I went on ebay and got everything replaced with the exception of the motherboard for $155.
It's really easy to do yourself. YouTube, a screwdriver, and 7 screws.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you get everything but the motherboard for 155? Who was the seller?

just bought a used sph-l720 (sprint gs4 with good esn) on the cheap
the lcd dont display anything and the digitizer is cracked of course
when i do power the phone on i do hear the sounds and the bottom capacitance buttons light up
anyhow i been following taredown guides off youtube and to my understanding (as i sit hear with my phone mostly disassembled) is that the digitizer and lcd are actually one piece unlike the s3 and s2 and almost every other phone i have had in the past?
it looks like to me the lcd and digitzer use the same "one" connector that plugs in
the digitizer and lcd used to each have their own cable connectors
so what is this actually called? its not just a digitizer and its not just an lcd is it just now called the "screen" since they are both combined into one unit only?

no info from anyone on this?

This Phone's Sickliness is Killing Me!!!

BOUGHT MY PHONE: May 14, 2011
5 months later...
OCTOBER 2011 - Stock flex broke then replaced on DECEMBER 2011
4 months later...
APRIL 2012 - Stock digitizer broke, some areas do not recognize input, as confirmed via Service Menu Test, digitizer replaced
3 months later...
JULY 2012 - Replacement GENUINE flex broke again, repaired
8 months later...
MARCH 2013 - Replacement GENUINE flex broke again, repaired
5 months later...
EARLIER TODAY - Replacement Digitizer broke again! Lower left part do not recognize input, as confirmed via Service Menu Test
5 REPAIRS IN JUST A LIL OVER 2 YEARS!
I treat my phone as if it was my own child, all with that loving care in sliding and suiting it with a Trident Case and then a protective cloth pouch... AND STILL!!!
THIS PHONE'S SO SICKLY!!! :crying::crying::crying:
I'd love to buy another phone to reduce repair and maintenance costs, but I just can't live without the uniqueness of this phone... :crying:
Did I just happen to buy a faulty unit? Waaaa... :crying:

My dog was born in october 2011
From Sweden with my r800i

My phone is from march 2011 and it is working fine apart from cracking on top of phone, chrome wearing off buttons and a lot of chips and scratches
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

Sounds like you got some bad luck there :\
Had two Xperia Plays... both from Canadian launch, both working perfectly to this day.

Both my r800x and at haven't experienced any issues. I hate to saw it but I think you may have a faulty unit. Sorry man. That really sucks.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

FaiselW said:
My phone is from march 2011 and it is working fine apart from cracking on top of phone, chrome wearing off buttons and a lot of chips and scratches
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought my phone in April 2012, and until now only change will touch once (for a fall I departed the glass) and 5 months and fix it, and is running fine. (and when I repaired, I was told that the flex was not in perfect condition) but till this day I have not had any problems (but just in case I bought a spare original flex) but it's true .. there are some who have bad luck with their Xplay.y in this case I touch you ..

Thanks for the awesome replies XPlay friends, well, except for a few useless one/s...
I found this link with awesome item bearing the Sony logo, but I'm quite skeptical of the seller (company), and of course the compatibility of the item displayed. It's probably for a Neo L. But any idea guys? Is this company reputable? And any guess if this item will work on the Play?
Here's the link: http://www.etradesupply.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-z1i-digitizer-touch-screen.html
EDIT: Oh crap it's out of stock. Can anyone of you recommend a reputable seller that sells REAL OEM ones and that ships worldwide?

Is the button wearing common because other people have had this problem
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

My Xperia Play was always hanging on well, 1.5yrs and it's flex only broken once (probably due to drop impact)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

narflynn619 said:
Thanks for the awesome replies XPlay friends, well, except for a few useless one/s...
I found this link with awesome item bearing the Sony logo, but I'm quite skeptical of the seller (company), and of course the compatibility of the item displayed. It's probably for a Neo L. But any idea guys? Is this company reputable? And any guess if this item will work on the Play?
Here's the link: http://www.etradesupply.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-z1i-digitizer-touch-screen.html
EDIT: Oh crap it's out of stock. Can anyone of you recommend a reputable seller that sells REAL OEM ones and that ships worldwide?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found that online supply place earlier this year:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198307
And had read good things about the site. I purchased a replacement digitizer for a friends xperia play once. Bought it from ebay via a seller in hong kong. Worked great
Ill keep an eye out for you. Also you mind posting what country you are in and ill keep looking
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium

ozzmanj1 said:
I found that online supply place earlier this year:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198307
And had read good things about the site. I purchased a replacement digitizer for a friends xperia play once. Bought it from ebay via a seller in hong kong. Worked great
Ill keep an eye out for you. Also you mind posting what country you are in and ill keep looking
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have always been a great help to other users, friend, like EVERSINCE. Salute! And many many thanks! :laugh:
I'm from the Philippines BTW. Just too bad the one with the Sony logo is no longer in stock.
EDIT: I'd really like to take matters into my own hands this time. Repair costs at Sony center are around $120 (converted from our currency), while buying replacement parts and installing them (which is quite easy) only costs a measly $30 to $40.

narflynn619 said:
You have always been a great help to other users, friend, like EVERSINCE. Salute! And many many thanks! :laugh:
I'm from the Philippines BTW. Just too bad the one with the Sony logo is no longer in stock.
EDIT: I'd really like to take matters into my own hands this time. Repair costs at Sony center are around $120 (converted from our currency), while buying replacement parts and installing them (which is quite easy) only costs a measly $30 to $40.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem. Your welcome. I am always buying/selling stuff on eBay. So if I see anything ill let you know.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

narflynn619 said:
You have always been a great help to other users, friend, like EVERSINCE. Salute! And many many thanks! :laugh:
I'm from the Philippines BTW. Just too bad the one with the Sony logo is no longer in stock.
EDIT: I'd really like to take matters into my own hands this time. Repair costs at Sony center are around $120 (converted from our currency), while buying replacement parts and installing them (which is quite easy) only costs a measly $30 to $40.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, here are some results. I chose these particular listings as if you notice each item looks like its not a stock or generic photo, but a photo of what you should be getting. Still for safety sake I would contact each seller and confirm two things:
1. First that they ship to the Phillipines
2. That the item you will be getting does have the "Sony Ericcson" logo
Here they are:
This is from most expensive to least:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160784962242?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251286057144?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281136045846?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Cheapest Price: $15 US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350554099117?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Hope this helps you get started for a replacement digitizer. Good luck and keep us all posted .

I have an Xperia Play since its launch on 2011 and I have had only to replace the battery... Your case is only a strange exception.
yekasangredevago said:
I bought my phone in April 2012, and until now only change will touch once (for a fall I departed the glass) and 5 months and fix it, and is running fine. (and when I repaired, I was told that the flex was not in perfect condition) but till this day I have not had any problems (but just in case I bought a spare original flex) but it's true .. there are some who have bad luck with their Xplay.y in this case I touch you ..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can your signature be bigger please? I think it's not enough big...

Like always @ozzmanj1, you're like the most helpful guy on this forum.
I already checked all your recommendations, and the price is pretty okay. As for the first one, they don't ship to the PH. The rest ship to Philippines FOR FREE!
A question, though: they don't look OEM, they aren't, right? And also, I read before that the glue binding the glass digitizer and front casing is pretty tough, and I've heard others breaking the glass part trying to push it off the front bezel. Since all the links you posted direct to a digitizer-only part, I think it'd be rather hard for me as I don't have a heat gun.
Also, have you found any legit site that sells the digitizer with the SONY branding? It certainly looks cooler. And will it work on our PLAY? I tried looking already but I can't seem to find one, even the one for Neo L.
Thanks again for the awesome replies!
You're making one man less problematic here.

LOL. For the links I provided I would recommend to type copy and paste an email to each seller asking if it's OEM or aftermarket. I will keep an eye out for the whole shebang
I'd I find anything ill he sure to post here.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

So guys here's an update on this matter.
Last August 16 I bought a 'replacement only' (and not OEM) touch digitizer without the frame from a well-known cellphone repair mall (Greenhills, for Filipinos here who know it). It cost me around $31 converted. I took it home and didn't install in the next 2 days because I was busy at work.
I was very happy with the result as I got my phone's touchscreen working again. Also, the replacement part looked very identical to the OEM so I found it good. The replacement part, BTW, was probably bought from HK or China, so it would have been basically the same if I bought it from eBay, minus the waiting time.
This September-somewhat-5-days-ago-or-so I noticed that when using Merriam-Webster dictionary, I had a hard time pressing the search bar. I really noticed the fault when I started using Titanium Backup and when I press the upper buttons some work and some buttons get pressed even when pressing the button beside them.
Well guess what, yeah right! IT'S FU**IN' BROKEN AGAIN! The item has a 30-day warranty but it's now 34 days and I can't take it to where I bought it because I'm on vacation and have to take care of my kid and won't be back to work (and to the place where I bought it) until Sunday!
AAARRRGGHHH! THIS PHONE IS KILLING ME!!!!

Buy a new xperia play for $100 or a refurbished one for $70
Sent from my R800x using xda app-developers app

Replacement digitizers and flexes keep breaking after some time even with extreme care so the entire phone is not the problem.

narflynn619 said:
Replacement digitizers and flexes keep breaking after some time even with extreme care so the entire phone is not the problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is awkward
I have one as well as my father both for over a year and a half and neither of them broke. (My flex disconnected once but I got it fixed via manufacturer warranty) The flex though probably did that via direct impact because I don't use a case and it may have fell with open gamepad.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4