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Please, its been about a month since the earpiece on my wizard died and i can't find the part anywhere! I found one damaged wizard on ebay which sold for $400 with a damaged screen! obviously a fradulent buyer but the seller hasn't replied yet.
So if your wizard is water damaged, smashed, or simply inoperable i need this one part to fix my earpiece. Also my brothers wizard's speakers are blown so it'd be great if i could get a hold of those two.
What i need is the ribbon cable which connected the main board to the top sliding half of the device. Its a ribbon cable attached to a circuit board on both ends.
Please i really need this so i can bring the phone part of my wizard back to life.
PM me if you know where i can get this part or if you have a damaged wizard.
Thanks in advance!
broken wizard!
i do have a working one with cracked screen. where are you located?
i should have mentioned that.. I'm in austin, texas. If u are over seas i can check to see if i can make it elligible for a corporate rate to ship it to me.
Also how much would u be wanted for it?
I'd offer you mine, but I got the same thing broken.
i just emailed 2 sellers on ebay which have cellphone parts and wizard housings in there stores, awaiting there reply. And i'm working something out with the one person with a damaged one from ebay.
What do you guys think $85 good for a wizard with a damaged screen?
broken wizard
I have a broken wizard--I dropped it, but I can still make calls from it via the bluetooth headset.
PM me if you are interested and I'll give you my phone #.
I've pm'd u, but does that mean your earpiece is broken as well? Cuz what i need is the ribbon cable that powers the earpiece, LCD, digitizer, softkeys, and everything else on the front half of the device. So if yours is broken then probably won't help mine out much.
i guess so. If you need an intact (front) then mine won't help--due to the fact that the "cal answer/hangup " buttons do not work.
The damaged one i bought off ebay came in today, swapped the parts out and now my earpiece is working again!! i'm so excited!!
Now i have all these parts lying around if anyone needs anything send them my way. The parts i got are:
The main board
Camera
Vibrator
Main housing (except for the front its really banged up)
Antenna
Keyboard
But no battery cover, didn't come with one.
Heres a pic of the mess i had on my desk but it all worked out perfectly
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I no longer have the damaged wizard so please don't PM asking for parts.
hey fone_fanatic, wondering if you ever experienced your Wizard creaking when you press down on the front faceplate(below the call/end buttons)....seems to come from the hinge right under the the right soft key (the one connected to the keyboard), only thing is it only makes noise when the keyboard is closed and my keyboard is not loose at all(nice and snug)....just wanted to know if you might know of a fix for my problem, would you recommend me taking it apart or just sending it in for a warranty repair or do you know if it is pretty easy to somehow shorten the gap between the front face and the keyboard?.... appreciate the time.
Regards,
P.S. My Wizard works fine, its just starting to get very annoying when I make/end phone calls.
no, mine doesn't make any noise when i press down there. well there is a noise but its coming from the battery cover. if your device is under warranty, i suggest sending it in if it bothers you that much. the reason being because when u open it up your bound to break a couple of clips which might make it worse.
fone_fanatic: I love that mess on your desk
You might want to mask out your First National Card though - edge detection filters would love that image...
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don't worry about the card, its one of those advertisement cards you get in the mail syaing your pre-approved or whatever. i always keep those cards and use them with taking devices apart.
fro the broken units
check out this site they repair and sell repair parts
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...essories-Stylus+-+Enhanced~item~IMT-LCD03.htm
anyone got a 8125 with a cracked LCD but all other functions still working?
yes, i'm aware of pocket pc techs but they didn't have the part i needed to fix mine whihc is why i bought a damaged one and salvaged the part i needed out of it. Now i've got all these extra parts , but what to do with them...?
@ fone_fanatic
thanks for the advice....off to warranty it goes...hope it comes back with no new problems (fingers tightly crossed)....
Regards,
hey can I see that pic of the parts u got left?
I wouldnt mind buying a wizard with just a broken LCD if it was cheap. $180 to send it in to fix a LCD is super expensive when the phone is like $350 on ebay
fone_fanatic said:
yes, i'm aware of pocket pc techs but they didn't have the part i needed to fix mine whihc is why i bought a damaged one and salvaged the part i needed out of it. Now i've got all these extra parts , but what to do with them...?
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... wait for the next thing to break? :lol:
tonydt1g3r said:
hey can I see that pic of the parts u got left?
I wouldnt mind buying a wizard with just a broken LCD if it was cheap. $180 to send it in to fix a LCD is super expensive when the phone is like $350 on ebay
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The reason i bought it the this one with the damaged lcd is because i couldn't find the part i needed (Rigid Flex Board) anywhere so i swapped my broken one out with this one. So if i was to put this back together not only would the lcd be busted but the earpiece won't work also the speakers would be blown (sold good speakers to a friend). Also the front case is heavily scratched/dinged, looks like someone smashed a brick on the phone.
So i've read through the stickies and havnt come across anything really substantial, tho I have seen a few other user posts about their G2 suddenly losing video.
That's the issue I'm having.
Here's a little history for you:
Customer brought this phone in to me, said it had water damage. Bought it off them to tinker with myself. I opened it up, and sure enough there were some water stains on the flex cable and the back of the LCD. I replaced both with brand new parts, and now the phone boots, but has only a black screen. It receives calls, touchscreen works, makes clicking noises, all that jazz.... just no video
I've pulled all the rf shields off the logic board to take a peek under them, and there is no water damage at all on any part of the logic board that I can see. LCD and flex cable (and midframe) are all brand new, and I'd really like to get it working!
Somehow I dont think HTC will be willing to warranty this for me (tho I have replaced everything that had water damage, so it should be undetectable as there weren't any water stickers in the phone for some reason)
Thanks in advance!
well, after taking a long google walk, I decided to contact the manufacturer of the LCD I bought and try having them replace it for me. hopefully that is the issue and not one of the chips on the main board or some other cable i missed.
If it IS a chip on the board, I'd love for someone to point it out for me so I can try a reflow. Dont wanna reflow the whole board cus it's still got the internal stickers and I dont wanna damage them in case I can finagle a warranty replacement out of HTC
so does anyone have any other ideas what may be behind this issue other than the LCD? I dont want to have to wait to send this LCD back and get a new one, especially if the LCD isnt the problem
I'm not 100% sure about HTC phones as I have not opened one up yet, so i'll speak with my experience with BB phones instead.
When I was in the process of replacing the LCD screen of a BB Storm, there were 2 different types of LCD screen for one device. Perhaps this could be the case? In the BB case, there was a part number followed by either a 001 or 002, neither of which were compatible with each other. My assumption is a driver issue with the main board.
It's a small and simple thing to overlook, especially if you have prior experience in doing things like this, but I thought it would be worth noting. I would compare the old damaged part with the replacement part and make sure the part numbers match up. If the replacement LCD is from China or Hong Kong, I would be weary about their quality.
Regards.
well I got it on ebay, but it was a California seller. as far as I've been able to determine from looking at listings, the LCD's for HTC Desire Z and G2 are identical. All the clips match up right, and all the ribbon cables looked identical to the one I pulled. I'll look into checking on this a little more in-depth tho so thanks for the info!
Hey Bro,
did you managed to fix your phone? I just changed LCD twice, but still the same it boots and all but no video on it... You can even call it, answer everything else works but the screen... Im thinking to change the FLEX RIBBON CABLE, but after reading your thread not sure if thats going to fix my problem. With my original screen I had no backlight on the LCD with the replacement I got backlight on the LCD again...
Any suggestions, ideas welcome!
Hi guys
I bought a N7 last month and recently in the few weeks notice the screen lift issue.
After looking on the forum, I read someone said stack a bunch of stuff on top of the screen while playing a movie on the device to heat it up and hopefully reheat the glue to glue the screen.
And so I did, and unfortunately stacked too much stuff on top of the screen. When I tried to remove the stuff, I accidentally dropped one of the item on the bezel.
I know, Its fault on my part and I wasn't going to RMA if stacking fixed the issue, BUT the lifting came back and now I am forced to exchange the device. The problem is, the bezel has a tiny dent in it due to the drop.
Just wondering should I still RMA? Will they charge me more to repair the bezel? The dent is no more than 2mm but it is quite obvious as it is on the front part of the screen. (I'm so glad the screen didn't crack)
Basically a nightmare trying to stack heavy stuff on top of the device, What was I thinking? I really don't know.
Have you tried to place aluminium paper under the screw.
In fact it should go under the plastic which is under the screw.
Not directly under the screws...
It worked for me.... Because the mother card push the screen out.
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swisstourist said:
Have you tried to place aluminium paper under the screw.
In fact it should go under the plastic which is under the screw.
Not directly under the screws...
It worked for me.... Because the mother card push the screen out.
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No, I didn't open the unit yet.
I thought of doing an exchange first, and if that one still has screen separation problem, I will probably take the problem into my own hands.
My post here was asking if I will be charged for that 2mm dent on the bezel. I have already requested a RMA and have received the RMA email, but they said they will put $200 on my card on hold until they received the original unit. And if the original unit does check out per warranty coverage, they might charge me to repair it.
At least, thats what I read on the ASUS warranty card.
I know its kinda dumb, but the dent make me want to get a replacement even more even though it was originally my fault for causing it.
Has anyone else tried exchanging a damaged device? what are your experiences?
I had glass and digitizer replaced on my S4 couple of months ago, now a part of the left side started to pop off at the edge, you can hear some kind of a clicking sound if you press on it, seems like the glue, or whatever is there, dosen't hold it properly anymore, how do I fix that? thanks in anvance
Was it a 3rd party that repaired your phone? If you broke the glass, they most likely just replaced the glass on the device and reused the adhesive on the phone. Best thing to do is going back to the place you got it repaired and have them redo it. Or if you want to repair it yourself, get some phone double sided tape (google that) and replace the existing adhesive. Good luck.
As stated above probably just used whatever residue glue was left which sometimes works okay. The REAL FIX would have been to have the glass adhered to the digitizer with LOCA (Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) which would have made it just like fresh from the factory.
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RockRatt said:
As stated above probably just used whatever residue glue was left which sometimes works okay. The REAL FIX would have been to have the glass adhered to the digitizer with LOCA (Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) which would have made it just like fresh from the factory.
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Totally forgot about LOCA. OP, you can order small amounts on LOCA on Amazon (around $12?? Forgot) and you can find a lot of tutorials on YouTube. Make sure you don't apply too much and take your time (seriously). Plus you'll need a UV lamp.. or the Sun?
they didn't replace just a glass, they replaced digitizer too
How does the screen look when your out in the sun? Is it hard to see in direct sunlight? If it is then they probably only replaced the outer glass.
If they replaced both like they told you it would almost be impossible for the outer glass to separate from the digitizer. I would take it back to them to have them fix it correctly then. Good luck to you and I hope you get it fixed.
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Werewolf88 said:
they didn't replace just a glass, they replaced digitizer too
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Try just replaced the glass. It's impossible to replace the digitizer because it's part of the AMOLED itself. As stated above, go back to the 3rd party and have them replace the adhesive, and please make sure they don't fix the problem by using superglue.
So ok, here is what happend
I went to that chinese cellphone store realizing that I can't even prove that I fixed the phone there, paid cash and lost receipt) What the guy said that this popping glass is not fixable cause the phone was bent and got deformed that's why the glass pops off, the only thing he can do is replace the whole thing again and he obviously have to charge me again.
I went to another store at the same chinese mall, they said they can replace the whole thing for $160, ok I let them do it, but the glass and screen the installed was 100% fake, color in not black, some kind of bluish and samsung logo had no black edging, I told them that I'm not gonna fu..ng pay for it and they put my old glass back)
Finally I went to authorized samsung service and got it replaced with the 100% original one with 1 year warranty for $300
And yes, I don't even know what he did with the phone first time, phone got bent in my pocket, glass cracked, screen wouldn't turn on and didn't react on any touches, first thing I went to Best Buy Mobile where I got the phone, they're said that I have to replace the whole thing because digitizer gone too, so as couple of my friends and that chinese "specialist" told me. Can you tell what was really wrong with the phone?
Not sure what WENT WRONG but IF they replaced the digitizer and glass. Then in actuality they would have had to replace the digitizer/frame/glass as a while package. The digitizer is connected to the frame/sub frame. The outer glass is connected to the digitizer with local adhesive. So it all one unit. So IF it was bent that SHOULD HAVE been corrected when the replaced the WHOLE piece as one. I just had to do that for my SGS3 and it is simple as can be.
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Could you post photos? Mine is also coming off and I posted a thread about it earlier and I have NOT had it repaired, I got it straight from AT&T(well my dad did and then shipped it anywho) have not tried taking it apart and I also have not dropped it,
Werewolf88 said:
So ok, here is what happend
I went to that chinese cellphone store realizing that I can't even prove that I fixed the phone there, paid cash and lost receipt) What the guy said that this popping glass is not fixable cause the phone was bent and got deformed that's why the glass pops off, the only thing he can do is replace the whole thing again and he obviously have to charge me again.
I went to another store at the same chinese mall, they said they can replace the whole thing for $160, ok I let them do it, but the glass and screen the installed was 100% fake, color in not black, some kind of bluish and samsung logo had no black edging, I told them that I'm not gonna fu..ng pay for it and they put my old glass back)
Finally I went to authorized samsung service and got it replaced with the 100% original one with 1 year warranty for $300
And yes, I don't even know what he did with the phone first time, phone got bent in my pocket, glass cracked, screen wouldn't turn on and didn't react on any touches, first thing I went to Best Buy Mobile where I got the phone, they're said that I have to replace the whole thing because digitizer gone too, so as couple of my friends and that chinese "specialist" told me. Can you tell what was really wrong with the phone?
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The problem is we don't know what the 3rd party did exactly. I've worked in the Smartphone repair industry for about a year and from experience and stories told by others that came into the store, a lot of stores that repair your phone abuse it and don't give a living sh*t about it. The first chinese store you went to probably made an excuse telling you why the screen was lifting etc, or maybe your device was actually "deformed".
The best thing to do in the first place was going to an authorized Samsung repair to get your screen fixed. Or doing it yourself so you can blame everything on.. yourself if you messed up :] (jk)
"Can you tell what was really wrong with the phone?"
There is no way in telling what actually happened with the phone. Maybe the phone was actually bent slightly causing the glass panel to lift from the frame. Maybe the 3rd party didn't use the correct adhesive causing the glass panel to lift. Or they just seriously messed up and tried covering their tracks. Either way, glad you were able to get your phone repaired by Samsung. :]
toxicpaulution said:
Could you post photos? Mine is also coming off and I posted a thread about it earlier and I have NOT had it repaired, I got it straight from AT&T(well my dad did and then shipped it anywho) have not tried taking it apart and I also have not dropped it,
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I can't post any photos, defective part went back to Samsung, if you got your phone straight from AT&T they should fix it under warranty with no charge, I guess
Hello,
Unfortunately, I am in possession of a Galaxy S4 I9505 which has been dropped into water. It doesn't show any signs of live except a single vibrate after around 6 seconds of holding down the power button. Drying the device in rice hadn't helped, so I upped the ante and submerged the motherboard of the phone in ethanol as per the instructions of a revive-a-phone kit and left to dry for some time. After this it still didn't work, so I assumed that the motherboard was simply too damaged.
I had managed to buy another used phone (working, but with a smashed digitiser) and swapped over the motherboard from that one onto the new. Unfortunately though, it still doesn't work. I have disconnected all of the connections to the motherboard (the externals that is, camera etc) with the exception of the video cable and it still does the same thing.
Is there anything I am missing? Or does it look like the LCD is at fault? If so, would it be in any way possible to exchange the LCD without replacing the digitizer too?
I am sorry for the drawn out question, but any help would be very much appreciated!
-Darran
Dcduo said:
Hello,
Unfortunately, I am in possession of a Galaxy S4 I9505 which has been dropped into water. ... so I upped the ante and submerged the motherboard of the phone in ethanol as per the instructions of a revive-a-phone kit and left to dry for some time. After this it still didn't work, so I assumed that the motherboard was simply too damaged.
I had managed to buy another used phone (working, but with a smashed digitiser) and swapped over the motherboard from that one onto the new. Unfortunately though, it still doesn't work. I have disconnected all of the connections to the motherboard (the externals that is, camera etc) with the exception of the video cable and it still does the same thing.
Is there anything I am missing? Or does it look like the LCD is at fault? If so, would it be in any way possible to exchange the LCD without replacing the digitizer too?
I am sorry for the drawn out question, but any help would be very much appreciated!
-Darran
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AFAIK, digitizer is connected with LCD by some glue...
However, putting the phone into ethanol itself could potentially kill the phone, as it is a good solvent for any acrylic based paints, isolations etc...
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AFAIK, digitizer is connected with LCD by some glue...
However, putting the phone into ethanol itself could potentially kill the phone, as it is a good solvent for any acrylic based paints, isolations etc...
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I think the idea of it is that it will dissolve any deposits from the water that might be left on the motherboard. I had used it to some success on another phone, but no luck this time. In any case, it was only the motherboard that was submerged, not the entire phone as the guides would suggest, so that couldn't be the problem.
Agh, I see what you mean. I have gotten time to view some videos and it seems it is neigh on impossible to remove the screen from the digitizer. I bought a second phone with the only piece I needed being broken!