My father's T-mobile GN3 (N900T) was dropped, and the display is cracked. Touch input does not work. It's almost new, so I want to get a replacement display.
- Etrade has the display/glass only for $214.
- I have seen full assemblies for $213-$265 (http://www.parts4repair.com/complet...h-bezel-for-samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9000-black). I think I would prefer the full assembly, rather than dealing with adhesive and fragile parts.
Many of these listings - including those on eBay - refer to these parts as "LCD", whereas it should be AMOLED. I have no idea if these are genuine parts. Is there a reputable source you can recommend?
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I dropped my tablet on the table and the screen cracked.
Does anyone know where I can buy a spare screen?
I have tried to search for it but without any luck
You're going to have a tough time finding the screen. If it's just the display itself (not the glass or digitizers), you can find the display for around $60-70 (I can't post URLs, laptopscreen is a company that sells it). Remember that this is just the actual display under the glass, and that you will have to take apart the display/frame assembly itself, which I've never done before.
If you broke the front glass or the digitizers, you're going to have a much tougher time... I dropped my Galaxy Nexus on my TPT, and shattered the screen. Both the touch and pen digitizers stopped working. I had to switch to Pen Only mode to use the tablet without any random movements, and even then I needed to use the keyboard folio. Your options include:
1. Have Lenovo replace the screen ($750 incl. labor and parts).
2. Buy the replacement LCD/frame assembly from IBM/Lenovo (Part #s 04W2150, 04W2151, or 04W2152 if I recall correctly). This is the entire front half of the tablet (glass, digitizer, LCD, buttons, frame and all). If I recall correctly, the prices are $922, $1785, and unlisted respectively for the part numbers.
3. Buy a broken tablet and cannibalize it for parts.
I'm sure you see the only option that makes financial sense is #3, since you can get a refurb or new TPT from $200-300. It's kind of funny. The cost of replacing the screen including parts is more expensive than the entire tablet at launch, and the cost of the part itself is more expensive than the cost of the part and the labor. It's asinine!
Unfortunately, it's also the most time consuming and frustrating option. Be persistent, and don't pay more than you want to. I snagged a 64GB TPT with a broken power button with a failed repair (apparently, they didn't realize you're not supposed to have a solder blob touch multiple contacts of a switch) for $65+shipping with a desk dock. I did a quick screen switch, though I plan on fixing the switch later on for that extra 32GB of storage...
The best deal you'll usually find on eBay is one where the seller doesn't list it in a way that it's easily found by someone else using search. Here are a few search terms I used:
thinkpad tablet
thinkpad 10.1
thinkpad 1838
thinkpad 1839 (this is how I found mine)
thinkpad android
Just keep looking. The process of replacing the screen itself is easy. 2 screws, a quick opening of the plastic case, and 3 ribbon cables. Look at the 3G modem installation videos for more help. Good luck!
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You're going to have a tough time finding the screen. If it's just the display itself (not the glass or digitizers), you can find the display for around $60-70 (I can't post URLs, laptopscreen is a company that sells it). Remember that this is just the actual display under the glass, and that you will have to take apart the display/frame assembly itself, which I've never done before.
If you broke the front glass or the digitizers, you're going to have a much tougher time... I dropped my Galaxy Nexus on my TPT, and shattered the screen. Both the touch and pen digitizers stopped working. I had to switch to Pen Only mode to use the tablet without any random movements, and even then I needed to use the keyboard folio. Your options include:
1. Have Lenovo replace the screen ($750 incl. labor and parts).
2. Buy the replacement LCD/frame assembly from IBM/Lenovo (Part #s 04W2150, 04W2151, or 04W2152 if I recall correctly). This is the entire front half of the tablet (glass, digitizer, LCD, buttons, frame and all). If I recall correctly, the prices are $922, $1785, and unlisted respectively for the part numbers.
3. Buy a broken tablet and cannibalize it for parts.
I'm sure you see the only option that makes financial sense is #3, since you can get a refurb or new TPT from $200-300. It's kind of funny. The cost of replacing the screen including parts is more expensive than the entire tablet at launch, and the cost of the part itself is more expensive than the cost of the part and the labor. It's asinine!
Unfortunately, it's also the most time consuming and frustrating option. Be persistent, and don't pay more than you want to. I snagged a 64GB TPT with a broken power button with a failed repair (apparently, they didn't realize you're not supposed to have a solder blob touch multiple contacts of a switch) for $65+shipping with a desk dock. I did a quick screen switch, though I plan on fixing the switch later on for that extra 32GB of storage...
The best deal you'll usually find on eBay is one where the seller doesn't list it in a way that it's easily found by someone else using search. Here are a few search terms I used:
thinkpad tablet
thinkpad 10.1
thinkpad 1838
thinkpad 1839 (this is how I found mine)
thinkpad android
Just keep looking. The process of replacing the screen itself is easy. 2 screws, a quick opening of the plastic case, and 3 ribbon cables. Look at the 3G modem installation videos for more help. Good luck!
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My bad. Its just the glass that has got a new not too interesting pattern.
I live in Denmark and they are not common here - and importing one for parts wont be cheap due to custom rules ...
Well I will have to try to find one for parts then on ebay i guess .. now I think i might be a little mad at my self
But THX for your advice and guidance
Anyone have a good source for a digitizer assembly? Mine cracked -- evidently a common occurrence. Looks like it is pretty easy to swap out but somewhat expensive. ebay seems to have them for around $100. Any better (less expensive) place to get them? Thanks. -- Bud
This is probably a n00b question for the hardcore phone geeks out there. Apologies for that - I'm conversant in software but completely lost with hardware in tech devices. Thank you in advance for your help - I really appreciate it.
I cracked my LG Google Nexus 4 by dropping it. This means
there are spidery cracks all over the front screen
the screen is no longer reponsive
but the displayed image (my PIN lock screen) looks the same
and the phone is still receiving messages/notifications
I suspect this means the glass screen and digitizer (which is embedded in it) have to be replaced... but not necessarily the entire LCD housing. Is that right? The cost difference is >$100 between them. (Don't worry about the convenience/ease part -- I plan to take the phone to a very reputable local shop in any case.)
Glass + digitizer + LCD + case, $150 - "ePartSolution-OEM LG Google Nexus 4 e960 LCD Touch Digitizer Screen Assembly with Housing Frame Replacement Part USA Seller" on Amazon
Glass + digitizer, $47 - "ePartSolution-OEM LG Nexus 4 E960 Digitizer Lens Glass Touch Screen Black Replacement Part USA Seller" on Amazon
Thanks again - I really appreciate the help!
If you are not doing the work yourself, you will want to check with the shop first because they may require that you use parts they order. They don't want to install your parts and then have a problem that could be their fault or a problem with the parts you gave them to install. Check with them first. You'll need the LCD/glass and housing. I know it's a big ticket item, but you can't really expect the shop to charge you a flat rate when they have to do a bunch of work to replace a part that isn't really replaceable (the LCD minus housing). The shop may be able to order the part at a lower cost, though they might also include a charge so the part ends up costing more in total. When I replace LCD screens usually the cost of labor is much much greater when I have to unglue junk and replace pieces that aren't really supposed to be done like that. Even just swapping out the screen/housing is going to cost a bit in labor.
Watch this video, which is really good.
This one [OEM] include all [LCD+Digitizer+Glass] also with the front cover(!) which make the replacement lot easier...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151040992844?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Also a very recommended video of disassembly and assembly the nexus 4:
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If you are not doing the work yourself, you will want to check with the shop first because they may require that you use parts they order. They don't want to install your parts and then have a problem that could be their fault or a problem with the parts you gave them to install. Check with them first. You'll need the LCD/glass and housing. I know it's a big ticket item, but you can't really expect the shop to charge you a flat rate when they have to do a bunch of work to replace a part that isn't really replaceable (the LCD minus housing). The shop may be able to order the part at a lower cost, though they might also include a charge so the part ends up costing more in total. When I replace LCD screens usually the cost of labor is much much greater when I have to unglue junk and replace pieces that aren't really supposed to be done like that. Even just swapping out the screen/housing is going to cost a bit in labor.
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So I have to ask you not to apply conventional advice to the situation because I live in Ethiopia, where labor is cheap and Nexus parts must be mailed from the US or fetched from Dubai. Believe me, I've visited many shops and checked. Replacement costs about $30 in labor, which is also half the average monthly wage for industry -- the mobile shop guys are relatively very well paid and great at their work
What I'm still confused about is whether the LCD even needs to be replaced. If yes, for sure I'll get it with housing - but I don't want to buy an LCD if only the glass screen needs to be replaced. I am looking at the phone and the image quality on the screen is great -- I have a hi-res photo as my background and it has no damaged spots.
Hi, my screen is cracked on my nexus 7 and I went out ebay and ordered a screen kit but it feels like something is missing, I just do not know what.
Could someone be kind and tell you what is needed more than what I have at home.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-7-Touch...cement-for-Google-Nexus-7-Tools-/131036900237
Thanks in advance.
I hate to tell you that, but it's near to impossible to change the digitiser ONLY on most modern devices in general and on Nexus 7 in particular.
I had a damaged screen (lcd was damaged as well), so I ordered the whole assembly on aliexpress. I then tried to take apart the broken assembly just to see if I can. Well, as numerous sources say, digitizer is glued to the lcd with a really dense and sticky glue. You need a blow drier and a string to separate them. If you miraculously manage to separate the two without ruining your lcd, you will need to attach the lcd to the replacement digitizer, but i'm not sure the digitizer comes with a glue layer.
On the other hand, replacing the whole assembly is relatively easy, but yes, the price is around $60 shipped (from China).
twotimer said:
I hate to tell you that, but it's near to impossible to change the digitiser ONLY on most modern devices in general and on Nexus 7 in particular.
I had a damaged screen (lcd was damaged as well), so I ordered the whole assembly on aliexpress. I then tried to take apart the broken assembly just to see if I can. Well, as numerous sources say, digitizer is glued to the lcd with a really dense and sticky glue. You need a blow drier and a string to separate them. If you miraculously manage to separate the two without ruining your lcd, you will need to attach the lcd to the replacement digitizer, but i'm not sure the digitizer comes with a glue layer.
On the other hand, replacing the whole assembly is relatively easy, but yes, the price is around $60 shipped (from China).
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So in other ways you need a bit luck and be a very patient person?
Isn't there already a screen and digitizer assembled that you just can order and switch with the old one without having to split the screen and hold on and tinkering?
Guess it will be a bit more expensive if there is but it surely can not cost as much as a new one?
(Digitizer + Screen) assembly is available from China sellers in ebay with free shipping. I bought one for 66$ two months back. Got tools for free as gift. Also download and keep a YouTube video alongside 'how to replace glass in nexus 7' by Android Authority
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Sure, here's the one I've actually ordered:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best...-Screen-Touch-Screen-digitizer/652472351.html
It came with two protective films and a small set of tools necessary for disassembly.
But I can now see even a bit cheaper offers, like this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs...s-7-Assembly-free-tracking-NO/1442470685.html
I've seen some coupon codes for aliexpress flying around (like $5 off on orders over $50), so it might help knock the price a bit further down.
And here's the item ID, 161094480826.
Search and get it in ebay dot com
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twotimer said:
Sure, here's the one I've actually ordered:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Best...-Screen-Touch-Screen-digitizer/652472351.html
It came with two protective films and a small set of tools necessary for disassembly.
But I can now see even a bit cheaper offers, like this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs...s-7-Assembly-free-tracking-NO/1442470685.html
I've seen some coupon codes for aliexpress flying around (like $5 off on orders over $50), so it might help knock the price a bit further down.
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I haven't used that site. But ebay has good buyer protection. Those products are the same though!
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I cracked the screen but just the digitizer as far as I can see.. Screen has worked and digiziter for about 6 months seems 100% only 3 little hairline cracks. Ive waited because replacement cost so high and its not that bad doesn't stop function. I was wandering If anyone here has just replaced digi becouse thats way cheaper. And if this unit is one piece or they are actually separate and easy to replace separately from each other.
Thanks.
The Digitizer and LCD are glued together with silicone, which yes, can be separated and reseated, but it will not look or operate at 100% if you try to do it separately by hand.
I've repaired many phones for friends - a part time job has me fixing ~10 iphones a day - and let me tell you, it's not worth the aggravation or time to try to seat a digitizer on an LCD perfectly. Machines do it for a reason.
I can get LCD+Digitizer assemblies for the 6P at my shop in Canada, which run about $250 CDN (185 USD) + shipping/tax. Whether that price is better online or not, I'm not sure.