Need new screen for my I9500 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I have broken my screen and was wondering what I need to buy to change it.
I see people on youtube buys the whole frame with the screen and just move the components over. Do I have to do that?
(my glass is shattered, touch is not working and screen is half black so everything needs to be replaced )

trainfire said:
Hi!
I have broken my screen and was wondering what I need to buy to change it.
I see people on youtube buys the whole frame with the screen and just move the components over. Do I have to do that?
(my glass is shattered, touch is not working and screen is half black so everything needs to be replaced )
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i think it's better to send to samsung to repair your phone then do it by yourself.I've seen many people screwed their phone by do it by themselves and it will cost you more..

Yep you'll need the whole screen with frame as it sounds like the digitiser and lcd are both shot as well. Make sure it's for an i9500, i9505 frames won't fit.
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brocken screen

right i dropped my brand new exec which id claimed on insurance doh! now i have a blurred screen, the touch part still works an i can still make out whats on the screen but there is a crack in the corner & the whole screen is almost white, do i need to replace the whole lcd or just the touch screen top part? iv been looking on ebay and have seen just the touch part going for about £12 whereas the whole lcd section is roughly £100
Seems like you have a broken lcd, even if some touchscreen are mounted on top of the lcd screen on a separate fine glass sheet, since you say that the digitizer (touchscreen) still works, the crack will almost surely be in the LCD screen's own glass, so no hope for you, go for the entire screen and change it if you can of have done by a qualified technician.
Sorry for the bad news and make a very deep research at Ebay, you might find it for less, might be buying another universal whose defect is not the display, it's not an uncommon thing to see defective PDAs for sale there.
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kecido said:
Seems like you have a broken lcd, even if some touchscreen are mounted on top of the lcd screen on a separate fine glass sheet, since you say that the digitizer (touchscreen) still works, the crack will almost surely be in the LCD screen's own glass, so no hope for you, go for the entire screen and change it if you can of have done by a qualified technician.
Sorry for the bad news and make a very deep research at Ebay, you might find it for less, might be buying another universal whose defect is not the display, it's not an uncommon thing to see defective PDAs for sale there.
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yeah thinkin of sellin it myself for someone else whos got the time and money to fix themselves up a nice new toy ;0)

broken screen still working

hey guys i have attached pictures of my g1's broken screen. First it was just from the top that was unnoticeable now it has spread to the other end take a look. Everything works fine, the touch is working perfectly everywhere on the screen. are there chances that this crack will grow further? i dont think repair parts are available right now ..what do you guys think?
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8046/dsc05476vk5.jpg
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/563/dsc05477yf0.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2802/dsc05478ly8.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7278/dsc05480ry7.jpg
helo? anyone?
http://www.cellulardr.com/products.php?cat=513
is this screen will continue to work for a long time?are there chances of further cracks? which part of screen is this? digitizer?
r4yd3n said:
hey guys i have attached pictures of my g1's broken screen. First it was just from the top that was unnoticeable now it has spread to the other end take a look. Everything works fine, the touch is working perfectly everywhere on the screen. are there chances that this crack will grow further? i dont think repair parts are available right now ..what do you guys think?
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8046/dsc05476vk5.jpg
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/563/dsc05477yf0.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2802/dsc05478ly8.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7278/dsc05480ry7.jpg
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looks like your digitizer is broken.
however in the link that Dharkaron had posted (http://www.cellulardr.com/products.php?cat=513), there is replacement screen for around $180, it should contain digitizer in it, but i would check before purchase.
if thats a digitizer only, it should not spread, but you are in risk of damaging your lcd display. (not really relevant if you cant get digitizer by itself though)
Sorry but it looks more like your protection sheet is broken try to take that of maybe it will help ;-)
screen protector u mean? no its not tht I checked tht already how can the protector break its not solid ...so digitizer for $180 that expensive I rather wait for some time and get a new one
well, its the whole screen for 180, but it does not say that it does come with digitizer, so it actually maybe wiyhout one, that is why i would check, digitizer for my old sony was around 100 and it was only digitizer, without lcd, so i would wait and see if you can find digitizer by itself (as long as it is actually separate part and not integrated somehow with lcd...) good luck on your hunt.
@WvaanWaas
screeen protector, as like piece of elastic transparent film broken that way? very unlikely my friend.
r4yd3n said:
is this screen will continue to work for a long time?are there chances of further cracks?
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There is no way to tell how long it will work. Could work for a day, could work for a year. Chances of further cracks? There is always a chance a crack will get bigger as it's subjected to day to day use. Also, please don't bump your own post, especially after less than a day of waiting. We have lives and don't sit here just to answer people's questions.
This link is just the digitizer, like i said prices seem high to me.
http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateDigitizerBlk.htm
Just saw this, might be all you need if the touchscreen still works on your phone.
http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateBlk.htm
ok i am confused..the broken screen of my g1 is it digitizer or the faceplate? my touch screen is perfect like before even on the cracked part it works like it used to do...i cant feel the crack probably because of the screen protector..if thts the faceplate then its gud
r4yd3n said:
ok i am confused..the broken screen of my g1 is it digitizer or the faceplate? my touch screen is perfect like before even on the cracked part it works like it used to do...i cant feel the crack probably because of the screen protector..if thts the faceplate then its gud
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it is digitizer also known as touch screen, faceplate thats whats around (black frame) digitizer/touchscreen is not there, and that is what failed in yours. digitizer/touch screen.
this will not fix the problem: http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateBlk.htm
this will work: http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateDigitizerBlk.htm
I think I will continue to use it and wait for some time till I can find cheap digitizer
he3r0 said:
looks like your digitizer is broken.
however in the link that Dharkaron had posted (http://www.cellulardr.com/products.php?cat=513), there is replacement screen for around $180, it should contain digitizer in it, but i would check before purchase.
if thats a digitizer only, it should not spread, but you are in risk of damaging your lcd display. (not really relevant if you cant get digitizer by itself though)
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It's pretty clear according to the description on Cellulardr that the LCD and the Touch screen digitizer are separate products. The digitizer is about 190$.
Part #: G1FaceplateDigitizerBlk
Manufacturer: HTC
SKU: LS032B7LX01
T-Mobile G1 Google Front Faceplate BLACK with Digitizer Touchscreen Lens
HTC Tmobile Android G1 Faceplate with Window Lens Touch Screen Glass and Flex Cable
Front Window Lens Glass is included
Price: $189.95
r4yd3n said:
hey guys i have attached pictures of my g1's broken screen. First it was just from the top that was unnoticeable now it has spread to the other end take a look. Everything works fine, the touch is working perfectly everywhere on the screen. are there chances that this crack will grow further? i dont think repair parts are available right now ..what do you guys think?
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8046/dsc05476vk5.jpg
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/563/dsc05477yf0.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2802/dsc05478ly8.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7278/dsc05480ry7.jpg
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The glass of the digitizer is broken my friend. Your screen protector should be intact. The LCD should most likely be intact but there no way of telling it 100% by looking at those pictures even though they were good. It doesn't look that bad but it will most likely get worse. Just use gently contact and do not press the screen. You may notice that the digitizer may not respond exactly like before but pretty good. Now there's a bigger risk your LCD will get broke as well if it is subject to heavy pressure.
Dharkaron said:
Just saw this, might be all you need if the touchscreen still works on your phone.
http://www.cellulardr.com/G1FaceplateBlk.htm
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r4yd3n said:
ok i am confused..the broken screen of my g1 is it digitizer or the faceplate? my touch screen is perfect like before even on the cracked part it works like it used to do...i cant feel the crack probably because of the screen protector..if thts the faceplate then its gud
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No the faceplate is just the plastic frame around/above the digitizer. You need the digitizer. Unfortunately CellularDR doesn't sell the digitizer itself but instead they have package of the faceplate+digitizer. That part including many others are out of stock looking at their site.
r4yd3n -> I don't know where you live but if you live in the US or Canada you should be able to order repair parts however if I were you I would send it in. Remember, Cellulardr have strict rules of not shipping outside USA and Canada (Confirmed in email) except probably if you're an american/canadian working overseas.
well the touch screen is still working like before I am surprised ...no effect of broken digitizer on the touch screen
meh
I broke my screen christmas eve
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/members/dzknockout/albums/mine/1605-phone.jpg
(Still fully funtional)
I say leave it till its necessary to get a new one. And rather than buy replacement parts for an arm and a leg, you can send it back to t-mobile for like $110 (provided you have insurance. But honestly, a broken screen isn't that big a deal if it's fully funtional. And my screen is way more f*cked up than yours
ohh yea urz is way too much cracked then my screen ...ok so I will continue to use it and wait for something better.
Good News Google G1 Digitizer Only Now available
Good news guys I just noticed that www.cellulardr.com now sells the Tmobile Google G1 Window Lens with Digitizer only at a lower price: http://www.cellulardr.com/G1Digitizer.htm
They don't have a picture yet so just to be sure I called them and confirmed that this is the correct part. Basically this is the Window Lens Glass with the Touch Screen Digitizer and has the Flex Cable attached to it. It does not include the LCD but I understand that most people that have broken their phone, have only damaged this part.
Hope this helps you guys.
P.S. They told me that they have a limited quantity in stock so if you really need it, jump on it.

Broken screen .. (only the glass)

I woke up this morning i my screen glass was boken (i dont remember how 'cause i was too dunk ) ..
well, the thing is ... are those replacement screen on ebay like the original, i mean super amoled ???
is there a way to replace only the glass and not the whole screen? anyone know where to buy only the glass?
thanks a lot ...
The replacements are LCD. The reason you have to replace them is because you can't seperate the glass from the OLED. Maybe getting so drunk wasn't worth it?
nemethb said:
The replacements are LCD. The reason you have to replace them is because you can't seperate the glass from the OLED. Maybe getting so drunk wasn't worth it?
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Im sorry, your wrong. They aren't LCD replacements. They are SAMOLED screens. I just put my replacement in friday. The one i got from ebay was OEM and works and fits perfectly.
Also, getting drunk is ALWAYS worth it.
how much money do the replacements run for?
ebay links?
Berserk87 said:
how much money do the replacements run for?
ebay links?
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$55 - $100
So this screen replaces the glass front as well.
Not that i have damaged mine ( touch wood) but always good to know.
That's one reason why you shouldn't get drunk!
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MKVFTW said:
Im sorry, your wrong. They aren't LCD replacements. They are SAMOLED screens. I just put my replacement in friday. The one i got from ebay was OEM and works and fits perfectly.
Also, getting drunk is ALWAYS worth it.
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You're 100% sure they're AMOLED? Whatever the case I don't think breaking a phone is worth it to get super hammed. If you're so inclined to get hammered maybe you should leave your phone at home because having broken your screen just cost you 2-3 bottles of some Grey Goose...
nemethb said:
You're 100% sure they're AMOLED? Whatever the case I don't think breaking a phone is worth it to get super hammed. If you're so inclined to get hammered maybe you should leave your phone at home because having broken your screen just cost you 2-3 bottles of some Grey Goose...
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Im 100% certain that the screen i got is SAMOLED. But i still need to find a home button
i have replaced the screen on my galaxy s, the screens advertised on ebay are infact super amoled screens, they are advertised as LCD is just a simple mistake (i remember picking one up around £30). The original screen is attached to the phone with a double side sticky tape! You'll just have to rip it out but when you get to the home button you have to carefully separate the ribbons for the touch sensitive buttons which are attached to the glass. Then its just a matter of sticking everything back in place and jobs a goodin'
There is a guide on youtube on disassembly which is simple, the rest you have to figure out yourself.
thanks for the reply's ...
but i still have one doubt ..
since the front glass covers the whole front of the phone, maybe it's not the same glass of the screen .. could be an aditional glass above the screen .. or not?
im telling this because my screen broke just 2 or 3 millimiters above the menu button and 1 o 2 mm bellow the screen ...
so, maybe i don't have to replace the whole screen system ....
do you know about a case replacement? maybe that could have the front glass ...
i'll post some pictures of my broken screen when i have the chance ...
thanks ...
mappet_hirane said:
thanks for the reply's ...
but i still have one doubt ..
since the front glass covers the whole front of the phone, maybe it's not the same glass of the screen .. could be an aditional glass above the screen .. or not?
im telling this because my screen broke just 2 or 3 millimiters above the menu button and 1 o 2 mm bellow the screen ...
so, maybe i don't have to replace the whole screen system ....
do you know about a case replacement? maybe that could have the front glass ...
i'll post some pictures of my broken screen when i have the chance ...
thanks ...
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You will have to replace the whole screen/SAMOLED assembly as they are expoxied together. The SAMOLED is so thin that removing it will ultimately damage it.
It is indeed a very stupid design from Samsung with the screen going all the way down around the home button. It has made the glass very vulnerable there and practically all screen cracks start there.
Does anyone have any idea on where i can get a home button. I dont need the ribbon cable and sensors just the physical peice of plastic that is the button itself. I am realy desprate.

[Q] weird lines on screen

This is a chinese s4 phone, after dropping it glass broke and screen displayed these lines as shown in pictures. What i want to ask is should i change the glass only or does it need a new digitizer? touch screen responds well, no problem there. just these lines. anyone have any clue if this can be fixed without changing the digitizer?
Change both digitizer and display
ren8699 said:
This is a chinese s4 phone, after dropping it glass broke and screen displayed these lines as shown in pictures. What i want to ask is should i change the glass only or does it need a new digitizer? touch screen responds well, no problem there. just these lines. anyone have any clue if this can be fixed without changing the digitizer?
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It's clearly that both are broken - and the digitizer is glued to the display, so you must change them both.
R1V4L said:
It's clearly that both are broken - and the digitizer is glued to the display, so you must change them both.
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Thanks for your fast reply So do you know maybe if i can find a cheap chinese digitizer? not worth buying the original one which probably is not compatible, correct?
Look on aliexpress.com they have cheap digitisers and glass
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ren8699 said:
This is a chinese s4 phone, after dropping it glass broke and screen displayed these lines as shown in pictures. What i want to ask is should i change the glass only or does it need a new digitizer? touch screen responds well, no problem there. just these lines. anyone have any clue if this can be fixed without changing the digitizer?
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Since this is fake Chinese S4 it's a real miracle to find part which is for your phone and one that works. LCD and Digitizer (glass) are not laminated in your case, so replacing them should be easy.
Obagleyfreer said:
Look on aliexpress.com they have cheap digitisers and glass
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Don't think there would be a screen from a chinese knock off, and furthermore most of those parts aren't even genuine Samsung parts.
so not worth repairing a fake phone assuming you even can. buy something half decent at a 2nd hand store. hope you looked for malware on that phone before you started using it...
The glass might be glued to the digitizer, but it can also be unglued.
Take a blow dryer, set it on hot air and blow dry the phone. The glue will heat up and become liquid again. Use a guitar pick and try to pry the glass from the screen and slowly pull it off.
I've seen this being done once (on an original S4), so yeah, I'm sure it is possible.
After the glass is off you should see if it still has those lines or not.

Looking to buy a cracked note 4

Hello all. I'm almost going to buy this with a cracked screen. I went through youtube and saw videos where people ruin the lcd while trying to fix the glass only repair. Is it always this hard? Is there a sure way to replace the glass only? Or one would need to replace the whole lcd (which is really expensive)
Thank you
jazzdglass said:
Hello all. I'm almost going to buy this with a cracked screen. I went through youtube and saw videos where people ruin the lcd while trying to fix the glass only repair. Is it always this hard? Is there a sure way to replace the glass only? Or one would need to replace the whole lcd (which is really expensive)
Thank you
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Better to just replace the whole thing I just got mine replaced almost paid about 200 dollars the screen and the lcd is glued together I asked my cell phone repair man and he should me the screen and why it usually doesn't work out its because they are literally glued very very closely together trust it's not worth just getting the screen replaced because u will most likely have touchscreen issues yellowing issues etc ...... If u don't plan on upgrading your phone anytime soon I would say go for it I just did it because I plan on using my note 4 a little longer we have a lot of good development and marshmallow is near mate soon. ...
Yeah, you are better off replacing the entire front panel of the Note 4 or any Samsung flagship device. As the screen and display on Samsung flagships are all glued to together so replacing just the screen is a very hard job.

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