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Well, today is a sad day My acer Iconia A500 is now in a tablet coma.
The screen is broken, not the glass (Oddly) just the LCD panel. I thought I'd ask you guys if it was worth getting fixed or trying to fix it myself. (I assume that parts are hard, if not impossible to order)
You guys have any recommendations?
It still boots? If so consider donating it to a dev. Or sell it on ebay. You can probably find a screen that'd fit and match specs but it's way beyond my skill level to replace one.
Why not send it to them? You have 1 year Parts & Labor as outlined in the warranty agreement.
Screen broken as I looks funny.or physically cracked.I had a issue with the video connector took it apart and pushed it in properly
erica_renee said:
Screen broken as I looks funny.or physically cracked.I had a issue with the video connector took it apart and pushed it in properly
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The LCD it's self is actually physically cracked, the glass is still ok believe it or not. I will post a picture later.
That could actually be covered under warranty.if the outer glass is unharmed.
but then again what do I know
Ya, I'm not sure either. Seems to me there would be no way the glass (LCD panel, outer glass or otherwise) would crack under 'normal operating use'. But if there are no outward signs of being dropped or flexed, maybe they would cover it.
If there was, maybe, some insight as to how it happened it would help.
gammaRascal said:
Ya, I'm not sure either. Seems to me there would be no way the glass (LCD panel, outer glass or otherwise) would crack under 'normal operating use'. But if there are no outward signs of being dropped or flexed, maybe they would cover it.
If there was, maybe, some insight as to how it happened it would help.
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I believe that I put slighting to much stress on the case causing the LCD inside to break. But the outside glass and case look almost perfect. (Wouldn't have ever thought that it would break like that)
One other thing that I've thought about is square trade's warranty. (only $100 for accidental warranty)
Markon101 said:
I believe that I put slighting to much stress on the case causing the LCD inside to break. But the outside glass and case look almost perfect. (Wouldn't have ever thought that it would break like that)
One other thing that I've thought about is square trade's warranty. (only $100 for accidental warranty)
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Good point - As I understand it, our tabs have Gorilla glass which allows for some level of flex without shattering. So I guess it would be easy to flex the tab too much and crack the LCD panel while not damaging the outer glass. However, doing this without some sign of flex/distortion of the frame seems unlikely. Though still possible I suppose.
If your tab outwardly shows no signs of flex or distortion then all the better.
This is all hypothetical of course. You still haven't mentioned how it cracked or the story behind it. Just that it's cracked. Did you sit on it?
At this point...
What do you have to loose by sending it back to Acer under 1 yr. Parts warentee? Worst case outcome: you don't get it fixed and end up right where you started with a broken a500.
Aside from that, sorry your tab broke / you broke your tab which one is it, and let's see some sexy broken a500 pics plz lol
Can you still use the hdmi? If so you should be able to use it with a flat screen tv/monitor. So it's not totally trashed.
Here is a picture https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NvEjWbzgIjlRZ5uzvOO_OqkhQOs07vwbc7vFCfJjvnw?feat=directlink
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Can you still use the hdmi? If so you should be able to use it with a flat screen tv/monitor. So it's not totally trashed.
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This is a good point.
If you use your credit card to pay for the a500, it might be cover by a extended warranty (check your credit card agreement papers or give them a call ).
patof said:
If you use your credit card to pay for the a500, it might be cover by a extended warranty (check your credit card agreement papers or give them a call ).
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Unfortunately I paid with cash..........
Click HERE for some more info on a possible source for a replacement LCD.
I suspect that you would have a much better chance finding a replacement LCD than finding a replacement touch panel.
internetpilot said:
Click HERE for some more info on a possible source for a replacement LCD.
I suspect that you would have a much better chance finding a replacement LCD than finding a replacement touch panel.
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Unfortunately they wont ship to the US, I don't think i'm quite skilled enough to put a new one on anyway. Thank you though!
Markon101 said:
Unfortunately I paid with cash..........
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if you are still reading the forum, and haven't found a solution, here is a replacement off ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-AC...437?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415d318c05
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Hi,
after my wife dropped my phone (accidently she swears) I have some small scratches on the phone. (See Picture below)
Someone knows some ACME Cleaner&Scratch remover for that?
Greetings .. seems that I have had the HD2 for the longest time ...
OOO!! Ouch! Looks like it's time to see the phone doctor. Or, if you feel brave enough, you can fix it yourself. They have replacement screens on ebay. Since you have the EU model the contacts for the screen and the digitizer are soldered together. So you have 3 options. 1. Take it to someone else to fix it. 2. Attempt to order just the digitizer and if you have some time and surgical skills solder the contacts yourself or, 3. Get a fully assembled LCD and digitizer that is already soldered together and swap them out. The cheapest would be to just get the digitizer but if you have to factor in the time and headache of soldering those tiny contacts together, I think getting the assembled parts would be my choice. The US T-Mobile model has a small plug-in type connector on it so there is not soldering. I replaced mine and it is quite a chore. You have to be very careful and don't rush it or you will break things. Good luck!
Yeah you've got more than scratches there! You've got a smashed screen
You'll have to replace the glass
the guy above stated pretty much everything you need to know but here's a link to a lcd+digitizer combo that is fairly cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Dis...192999?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45fdf14d27
I know guys, the scratches where just kidding
The complete replacement has been ordered already, will fix it by myself
RollerCoasting said:
Yeah you've got more than scratches there! You've got a smashed screen
You'll have to replace the glass
the guy above stated pretty much everything you need to know but here's a link to a lcd+digitizer combo that is fairly cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Dis...192999?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45fdf14d27
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He was being sarcastic with the 'scratches' thing :L
MasterMerlin said:
I know guys, the scratches where just kidding
The complete replacement has been ordered already, will fix it by myself
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That's great. Like I said be very careful in taking it apart. Especially the flex cable that controls the volume rocker. Take your time and you can get it fixed.
Check out this website: http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/official-htc-hd2-disassembly-assembly-training-videos-leaked
It has some videos on disassembling and assembling the HD2 just so you see what you have to deal with. Also another good investment would be to see if you can get some double sided tape to stick the back of the LCD to main frame if you can't salvage the stuff that's there already. It can't be too thick though because you'll run into problems of getting it put back together. They have that on ebay also.
yes
option one.... change screen..
option 2...change wife.....
hahaha change your wife my friend
htchd2fix said:
yes
option one.... change screen..
option 2...change wife.....
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haha change screen is cheaper i guess
how difficult is it to replace it?
I'm thinking about doing that but read many comments about cracking the digitizer...
so , should I try it or should I just give up and live with that little crack?
rotman253 said:
how difficult is it to replace it?
I'm thinking about doing that but read many comments about cracking the digitizer...
so , should I try it or should I just give up and live with that little crack?
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It's not just the hazard of breaking the digitizer...the result would not be that same as before. Initially the gorilla glass is glued together with the digitizer and the replacement is most probably a cheap plastic, that cannot have the same feeling nor the same response
aris_p said:
It's not just the hazard of breaking the digitizer...the result would not be that same as before. Initially the gorilla glass is glued together with the digitizer and the replacement is most probably a cheap plastic, that cannot have the same feeling nor the same response
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I believe I bought an original replacement from UK ...
question is how complicated is this procedure and if by hitting the device screen so much I can harm the digitizer or some other internal parts...
It's difficult to do it without proper tools. Putting the new screen on the digitizer is also difficult.
But if you have experience in these kind of thing, then you can do it.
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It's difficult to do it without proper tools. Putting the new screen on the digitizer is also difficult.
But if you have experience in these kind of thing, then you can do it.
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what tools are those?
got a heat gun and plastic spudgers ... it came as a kit with the glass I bought
A UV light to set the glue is best. Makes it more responsive.
rotman253 said:
I believe I bought an original replacement from UK ...
question is how complicated is this procedure and if by hitting the device screen so much I can harm the digitizer or some other internal parts...
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There isn't any genuine glass replacement as I was informed by Samsung Greece. Officially they only replace the glass WITH the digitizer.
readyfordeals said:
A UV light to set the glue is best. Makes it more responsive.
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There are some people that they use this glue (without it, the responsivness after some time is decreased a lot ) but the problem is that they use too much and at the points that the UV light hasn't reached it is still liquid and can go everywhere
Hi All,
Broke my glass + digitizer, but lcd ok. Got a replacement and managed to separate the original lcd, what I'd like to know is do I really need to glue the lcd to the new digitizer? I've put it back together just loose for the time being and seems to look and work fine. Any risks to just glueing the digitizer/screen to the frame and leaving the lcd loose inside?
Also, I still have glue gunk on the lcd screen, I've ordered some "151 sticker remover" to get rid of it, but it occurred to me it might damage it. Anyone know if it would be ok? If not anything else recommended, maybe something I could make at home?
Thanks!
kaligula1234 said:
Hi All,
Broke my glass + digitizer, but lcd ok. Got a replacement and managed to separate the original lcd, what I'd like to know is do I really need to glue the lcd to the new digitizer? I've put it back together just loose for the time being and seems to look and work fine. Any risks to just glueing the digitizer/screen to the frame and leaving the lcd loose inside?
Also, I still have glue gunk on the lcd screen, I've ordered some "151 sticker remover" to get rid of it, but it occurred to me it might damage it. Anyone know if it would be ok? If not anything else recommended, maybe something I could make at home?
Thanks!
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I am in search for digitizer. How much you got it for? Any sources?
I believe this video should help you. It mentions that you have to glue digitizer and lcd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI55gTtLYHI
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IndianSuzuki said:
I am in search for digitizer. How much you got it for? Any sources?
I believe this video should help you. It mentions that you have to glue digitizer and lcd.
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Thanks, on closer inspection I htink my colours are a little washed out without the glue, so am just going to go ahead and do it.
I got my digitizer off ebay, interestingly I see the ones on ebay in India are twice as expensive though, I would have thought they'd be cheaper. I'd recommend just getting a digitizer and lcd in one though. Like this one:
ebayDOTin/itm/For-LG-E960-Google-Nexus-4-E960-LCD-Display-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Black-/121465367279?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item1c47e66aef
Costs twice as much, but it's much easier to install; you don't need to buy as many tools, UV glue and gunk remover. Plus there's a high chance of breaking the lcd when separating it from your broken screen, so you could well end up having to buy both anyway.
I read something about the replacement lcds being lower quality though, I don't know how noticeable that would be, but if you pay with paypal you'd probably be able to get your money back.
kaligula1234 said:
Thanks, on closer inspection I htink my colours are a little washed out without the glue, so am just going to go ahead and do it.
I got my digitizer off ebay, interestingly I see the ones on ebay in India are twice as expensive though, I would have thought they'd be cheaper. I'd recommend just getting a digitizer and lcd in one though. Like this one:
ebayDOTin/itm/For-LG-E960-Google-Nexus-4-E960-LCD-Display-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Black-/121465367279?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item1c47e66aef
Costs twice as much, but it's much easier to install; you don't need to buy as many tools, UV glue and gunk remover. Plus there's a high chance of breaking the lcd when separating it from your broken screen, so you could well end up having to buy both anyway.
I read something about the replacement lcds being lower quality though, I don't know how noticeable that would be, but if you pay with paypal you'd probably be able to get your money back.
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The link is dead. But i guess the product refers to complete front panel of phone. I did same thing. The panels are China made. The quality is no where close to original. I suggest you to not buy it online. You should go to mobile repair store and ask them to do it. The reason is the panels are faulty and if so then they will quickly replace it. I did couple of time after which got a better one.
I broke my OPT screen when I dropped the phone. I ordered a replacement screen on ebay and disassembled the OPT using videos I found on the internet. The OPT was relatively easy to take apart.
The replacement screen arrived. When trying to place the replacement screen into the frame, I noticed that it lacks the glue on the edge of the screen to attach to the frame.
Any ideas on how I can attach the replacement screen on to the frame? Is there any glue that I can buy? Or will regular glue like super glue(permanent glue) work? Just don't want to risk damaging the replacement screen.
Any ideas?
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I broke my OPT screen when I dropped the phone. I ordered a replacement screen on ebay and disassembled the OPT using videos I found on the internet. The OPT was relatively easy to take apart.
The replacement screen arrived. When trying to place the replacement screen into the frame, I noticed that it lacks the glue on the edge of the screen to attach to the frame.
Any ideas on how I can attach the replacement screen on to the frame? Is there any glue that I can buy? Or will regular glue like super glue(permanent glue) work? Just don't want to risk damaging the replacement screen.
Any ideas?
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Dont use glu you should be able to find adhesive strips on eBay or somewhere online
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Dont use glu you should be able to find adhesive strips on eBay or somewhere online
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Thanks for your reply. Anything in particular that you recommend? A link will help me.
If I order online its going to take alteast a week to ship and receive it. There is some urgency to fix my phone. I need to fix it up before an upcoming trip on this Sunday.
What will happen if I use superglue to attach the screen to the frame? Will it damage the screen?
Vishnu
vishnumrao said:
Thanks for your reply. Anything in particular that you recommend? A link will help me.
If I order online its going to take alteast a week to ship and receive it. There is some urgency to fix my phone. I need to fix it up before an upcoming trip on this Sunday.
What will happen if I use superglue to attach the screen to the frame? Will it damage the screen?
Vishnu
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Never use superglue.
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vishnumrao said:
Thanks for your reply. Anything in particular that you recommend? A link will help me.
If I order online its going to take alteast a week to ship and receive it. There is some urgency to fix my phone. I need to fix it up before an upcoming trip on this Sunday.
What will happen if I use superglue to attach the screen to the frame? Will it damage the screen?
Vishnu
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I'm sure what kind to look for but they are all over eBay and for superglu I'm not sure what will happen but I'm sure there a reason why they don't use it in the first place
Hello all, I went to a local store that repairs phones. I asked to if they would sell double sided tape and offered to pay a nominal fee. They were kind enough to give me a few and at no charge. With this I have put back my phone in working order.
In how much did you got your replacement screen???, I also broke my opt, it's easy
In how much did you got your replacement screen???, I also broke my opt, it's easy to replace glass??? I have seen videos on YouTube
drpratik97 said:
In how much did you got your replacement screen???, I also broke my opt, it's easy to replace glass??? I have seen videos on YouTube
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Sorry, have not been on xda in a while. I paid about 25 USD on ebay.
Its pretty easy to replace. Takes a lot of patience.
Since the thread has been revived already, I'll drop in my $0.05 since I just replaced my screen last week
* The assembly/disassembly is fairly easy following video tutorials, it's not even necessary to remove all parts if you're careful with the heat.
* Remember to move the fingerprint sensor, the glued-on touch buttons and the phone speaker cover on top to the new screen.
* As always, you need to be patient when heating and ungluing the old screen from the frame (luckily it's glued only on the borders).
* I got my screen from aliexpress just under $20. Couldn't find any difference between it and the original one.
* As previous posters said, do not use any cyanoacrylate glues (superglue, etc), they leave white stains on the glass.
* I was also surprised by no glue on the frame I didn't have time to order adhesive strips, used a really thin layer of silicone adhesive, worked well and there are no gluing signs.
quezak said:
Since the thread has been revived already, I'll drop in my $0.05 since I just replaced my screen last week
* The assembly/disassembly is fairly easy following video tutorials, it's not even necessary to remove all parts if you're careful with the heat.
* Remember to move the fingerprint sensor, the glued-on touch buttons and the phone speaker cover on top to the new screen.
* As always, you need to be patient when heating and ungluing the old screen from the frame (luckily it's glued only on the borders).
* I got my screen from aliexpress just under $20. Couldn't find any difference between it and the original one.
* As previous posters said, do not use any cyanoacrylate glues (superglue, etc), they leave white stains on the glass.
* I was also surprised by no glue on the frame I didn't have time to order adhesive strips, used a really thin layer of silicone adhesive, worked well and there are no gluing signs.
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are you talking about whole screen or just outer glass?
chxei said:
are you talking about whole screen or just outer glass?
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Glass with the LCD. I think replacing only the glass would be very hard, if even possible without proffessional tools.
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Glass with the LCD. I think replacing only the glass would be very hard, if even possible without proffessional tools.
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so that lcd is as good as original one? can you link me?
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so that lcd is as good as original one? can you link me?
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It certainly looks the same, both internally and running on the phone, compared to my gf's OP2 which still has the original screen.
I bought this one, but I guess all the aliexpress screens are the same
I dropped my phone too sadly. Contacted the local repair centre and they said I do need to replace outer screen and the digitizer. And the process is more than $100 if I convert it.
In Alixpress just about $5 for the outer screen. Do I need to replace both or just the outer screen?
thehackersz said:
I dropped my phone too sadly. Contacted the local repair centre and they said I do need to replace outer screen and the digitizer. And the process is more than $100 if I convert it.
In Alixpress just about $5 for the outer screen. Do I need to replace both or just the outer screen?
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I don't think changing just the glass is a good idea, I think there was video of a guy trying and braking everything. Just like the guy before said buy a screen for $20 and follow a guide. I also broke mine, but ordered a screen + frame for $50 because I thought it would be easier to just move the hardware.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Sid...642287?hash=item3aeaef1d2f:g:HsIAAOSwEBxZbHWp
Adhesive for screen. I've changed my screen twice.. Mr. Sloppy hands -.-