Since my rear glass cracked I've been searching for a replacement. Obviously eBay is flooded with replacements from China but I'm after a genuine cover: it's hard to really gauge the quality from eBay and often time the knockoff covers are either missing antennas or they don't work quite right.
I also know the glass is available separate but don't want to venture down the path of ungluing it.
I finally been able to find the Genuine LG part number for the rear cover in black: ACQ86231209 is the latest version with the two little nipple to keep it just a tad raised. ACQ86231201 is the prior version with no nipples.
Would anyone happen to know the p/n for the white rear cover?
Thanks!
The answer just a tad more search away: p/n for the white battery cover is ACQ86231202.
ZetaTre said:
The answer just a tad more search away: p/n for the white battery cover is ACQ86231202.
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Have you found anywhere selling these (black or white), and that are reputable? I'd like to get a spare in now so I have one to hand in case I do the unthinkable!
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Have you found anywhere selling these (black or white), and that are reputable? I'd like to get a spare in now so I have one to hand in case I do the unthinkable!
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eBay is full of back covers and back glass. I wanted the back cover because it's simpler. Mind you, however, that a lot of them are Chinese knockoff and often miss this or that component: the rear cover includes various antennas.
I could not find a genuine LG in white in the US, but found one on eBay Italy: search for eBay number 221625132014. It is genuine LG, complete, brand new... I'm waiting for my parents to come over next week. The only thing is my N4 is black and totally forgot the SIM tray so now I'm looking for a white SIM tray. Here's the two LG p/n:
White: MBL65457502
Black: MBL65457501
I've not found the tray yet.
If you do go on eBay and put in the LG p/n some black one come up. Obviously if you want to experiment with Chinese knockoffs you find many more...
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Can anyone, please, confirm that white Trinitys are not peeling... I would like to buy the original white housing and it's not that cheap just to find out that it peels as well.
Thank you!
I have a white Trinity for about one year and no peeling.
Thanks again! That's what I needed to hear.
Also one year no peeling with WHITE.
I have black for 3 months....and no peeling
The FD do you keep it in a case all the time, or one of the silicon type cases ( goes around the phone to protect corners and edges ) ?
No I carry it around in my trouser pocket all the time. Everywhere I go it goes. I do look after it, I never have anything else in the pocket. No keys or coins. But never in a case.
It shows no sign of the paint peeling. 3 of us at work got the same phone all black and none of them show any sign of peeling.
White trinity here, for about five months and no peeling at all, no scratch either (the white material don't scratch).
No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
dubart said:
No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
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Maybe because European sales executives think it fits more the local taste. Especially for male users or professionals.
But it's a matter of fact: the white one is like the plastic itself is just a kind of varnished white material, while the black one is like a thin lay of black paint pasted on top of another material. Therefore there is no way to scratch or peel the whites, while the blacks are so fragiles.
Those sales executives suck. They've never heard that, for example, Nokia makes a fortune on exchangeable covers...
dubart said:
No peels, no scratches, on white ones? How come they insist on selling only black ones (HTC branded) in Europe? I really take care of mine but that is of no influence - it peels terribly. Now it looks like it got some skin disease or something. I've never seen such a problem on any other non-Trinity device ever.
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Had a black one: peeling after 3 month. Had a second black one: peeling after 3 month.
Have a white one now for more than 3 month (which I bought from a guy in switzerland, not really europe in terms of political matters but geographically it's definitly europe... )
no peeling at all, no fingerprints, no (visible) scratches.
Get a white one if you can.
if somebody is interested in buying a used white one please pm.
White is perfect
Just switched to white. Perfect housing !
Go for it !
Christian
dubart said:
Can anyone, please, confirm that white Trinitys are not peeling... I would like to buy the original white housing and it's not that cheap just to find out that it peels as well.
Thank you!
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but, where you can buy original white one???? i want to buy too!!!!!
Any way to buy just the casing and switch it over?
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Any way to buy just the casing and switch it over?
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Sure is, you can buy spare parts from here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600-trinity-c-277_278.html
BTW, the white case I have (From Orange UK) is actually a white plastic inner case covered with a clear plastic case, so it's not painted and therefore won't ever 'peel'
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Sure is, you can buy spare parts from here:
http://cnn.cn/shop/p3600-trinity-c-277_278.html
BTW, the white case I have (From Orange UK) is actually a white plastic inner case covered with a clear plastic case, so it's not painted and therefore won't ever 'peel'
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at this shop is not original htc p 3600 white cover, i got one white with htc logo, is good but not original, i need original
I bought the original one, but Dopod branded (I found it on eBay). Unfortunately, the link is not available anymore...
Hiii,
I'm searchin for a chrystal housing...
I searched on many websites but the only housing I founded were "standard" ones
Like this one I founded on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.fr/FACADE-Housse-Pour-iMate-K-jam-MDA-Vario-Qtek-9100_W0QQitemZ310066968596QQihZ021QQcategoryZ100678QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
my case isn't broken but with 3 years of use it become to scratch a little so if i replace it I want something different (like a white or black glossy or better a chrystal one...
If someone know where to find one it will be great
Thanks
Nicolas
You could always paint it...
I take a look to your link and the fliker gallery...
The result looks great but the behaviour in times scares me a little...
Moreover chrystal is my first choice and there are no chrystal paint
But I am not sure it ever exists...
I'm admittedly just a little confused, between your spelling errors and the French-language eBay listing.
Do you mean to say you want a clear plastic protective case? Or do you just want replacement covers for your phone?
Replacement parts from HTC direct: 1-713-219-6125 (this is a US number, but they might have a European number for you)
Clear plastic cover for 8125/Dopod/MDA/etc.
I search for the replacement cover exactly like the one painted black... but clear (or chrystal) to see the inside of the mobile while it's working...
I don't think that htc can provide this type of parts (they must have the standard one like ebay)
Part of your problem (assuming you are spelling it here the same as you are spelling in your searches) is that the word is spelled crystal, not cHrystal. The other part of your problem is that it seems that no one makes what you are looking for.
Good afternoon,
Recently bought a housing for my trinity. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=120315350939)
The product was not expensive when compared to others, and it is the original cover from HTC. I have the white one, so i wanted to try the black.
The product came as quicker than expected and in perfect conditions. Also, the seller offers a complete kit to disassemble the Trinity. Checked the Dimantos tutorial (to whom i'd like to thank) in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311463 and dissassembled my old cover.
The black cover i bought didn't even have the LEDs, the camera protection, the buttons (camera, power) - Well, i thought, i can reuse the old ones. And so i did.
But, unfortunately, when trying to fasten the screw, i realised it's just plastic (there nothing in the cover to "receive" the screw) and its impossible to fasten them.
Also, i'd like to know if its possible to buy those little golden pieces, since i don't want to break the other cover to take them out.
Thanks in advance
wow it looks like you've been conned man...
hm
In my country we say:
how much money-that much music
dont buy cheap things, thaey are mostly not good
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...The black cover i bought didn't even have the LEDs, the camera protection, the buttons (camera, power) - Well, i thought, i can reuse the old ones. And so i did.
But, unfortunately, when trying to fasten the screw, i realised it's just plastic (there nothing in the cover to "receive" the screw) and its impossible to fasten them.
Also, i'd like to know if its possible to buy those little golden pieces, since i don't want to break the other cover to take them out.
Thanks in advance...
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Same here,
but I menage to pull out little golden pieces and place them in my new housing.
If you don't find "little gold pieces" here what you can do...
Fasten the screw in golden pieces but only a half way, than take tweezers, grab screw, and pull it out..
Warm golden pieces with lighter (also use tweezers) and stick them in new housing...
I got a cover from ebay and it pretty much went straight on except i had to put the old buttons in because the new on did not come with new ones
Hi,
it s incridible, i ve just finish to change my housing of my trinity 5 minutes ago !!!!
Same problem as you, no way to put screw, so i destroy my old housing to get the 5 gold piece, and i put it in the new.
One thing to say : f***k this seller on ebay, he says nthing about this issue !!!
Good Luck.
trinity housing from ebay
YUP YUP same thing happened to me! Me and my buddy used a lighter to warm the case and then forced the screws in. I had the black and got the white, I also bought the white silicone case too looks good! It was a nightmare I had to use EVERYTHINGfrom my old case.
I've successfully taken my HD2 apart now I'm not sure about the digitizer I need. My phone doesn't have a T-Mobile logo and it came with the leather pouch which I read means it's not the T-M version.
I'm looking for a new digitizer and the one that looks like the connector would fit says it's for the T-M version. Rather than go on about it here is a pic of my digitizer. I'm in the UK so if anybody has shopping suggestions I'd be grateful.
Ty
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I've successfully taken my HD2 apart now I'm not sure about the digitizer I need. My phone doesn't have a T-Mobile logo and it came with the leather pouch which I read means it's not the T-M version.
I'm looking for a new digitizer and the one that looks like the connector would fit says it's for the T-M version. Rather than go on about it here is a pic of my digitizer. I'm in the UK so if anybody has shopping suggestions I'd be grateful.
Ty
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I can't say too much based from picture posted above ...
It could have already replaced unbranded digitizer or it's Telstra, European, Taiwanese version... Are the call and end buttons colored on your phone (green and red respectively)?
If You have enough money, about 89-120$, better choice will be to buy a LCD+digitizer assembly also named LCM, they will work at all versions of HD2, not only T-mobile or European, I tested the LCM from European HD2 with in a T-mobile version of HD2 ant it works perfect. So go on eBay.com and buy one
Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison
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hypertyper said:
Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison
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Let me help you:
#1.your picture is defining an uncommon/unbranded TMO(bile)US touchscreen(No doubt about, at least for me!), but grey hardware keys are for international HD2 model, probably you have a (let say) hybrid (home made)version between american(TMOUS) and international model;
#2.nevertheless, in your financial position, I'll look on ebay for an appropriate touchscreen model(there are plenty, most of them with very clear pictures like your's) for about US$30-40;
#3. if you want a combo, as far as I know(and pvii already said it) the 2 LCMs are geometrically identical, but the frame/chasis on which lay on the LCM is different(the american model is longer on 2,0-2,5mm);
#4. international model is cheaper & easier to find.
For more informations/help feel free to contact me!
Cheers!
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Call buttons are all grey. I've though about getting the whole combo but it's more than twice the price and I'm not exactly rich so it would have been nice to just get a digitizer. I was hoping there would a way to identify properly which digitizer I need. I've sent a message to one of the suppliers on ebay. I'll see what comes out of it.
According to this article the different versions of the HD2 aren't physically the same size in terms of casing. Do the LCM units fit all the same?
pocketnow"dot"com/thought/t-mobile-hd2-vs-htc-hd2-comparison
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May be it will be better if You post a photo of rear side of your display or at least say it's product number (from sticker on square copper pad, rear side), i.e. P/N:60H00300-00P is for T-Mobile and P/N:60H00295-00P is for international version.
If You don't have enough money for a european LCM combo, you can buy a LCD apart and digitizer apart, even from different sellers but you have to buy matching parts, both for European or both for T-Mobile version.
Thanks for the info guys. The serial number is the kind of solid identification that I was looking for. The serial on my screen ending in 300-00P indicates that it's the TMobile version.
My theory is that since this phone was bought when it wasn't exactly new on the market HTC had switched to the solderless screens which seem more modern?!?
I'm assuming that in terms of connection the digitisers that look like they will fit in terms of connection should work. I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
Since I can't find anything else on ebay I guess I'll order one of the TMobile ones and see if it fits. I'll look for a shop with return policy just in case.
Thanks for the help. If anybody has further suggestions I'd love to hear them.
[/QUOTE]I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
Thanks for the help. If anybody has further suggestions I'd love to hear them.[/QUOTE]
Read carefully my previous post:
you don't have to be worry, the touchscreen, lcd and lcm are geometrically (length x width) identical!
I'm only worried about the dimensions of it since the casing of mine is smaller than the real TMobile version from what I can tell.
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Read carefully my previous post:
you don't have to be worry, the touchscreen, lcd and lcm are geometrically (length x width) identical![/QUOTE]
Yupp, any LCM will fit on any model of HD2.
I wasn't sure which part was identical but if the digitizers are then what I ordered should do the trick. Digitizer should arrive this week so hopefully I'll have something to report about
edit: Digitizer arrived and fits perfectly. I guess my phone was some weird mutation. Solution is to just buy a digitizer with the correct connection, job done.
Oh and getting the right tape is a total *****. I had to take everything apart again because my tape wasn't strong enough!
I thought I'd post my findings and produce some cliffnotes on how I fixed my HD2.
Firstly, if you search youtube for "leo as" and "leo dis" you will find the official HTC videos on how to assemble and dis-assemble the HD2. They make it look easier than it is. Also, they don't separate the digitizer from the screen.
I ordered the tools to "dis" off ebay. Especially the T5 screwdriver was worth getting since it allowed me to find out which digitizer I need. I have a non TMobile version but needed the TM digitizer.
I found that using an old credit card type of card works very well for taking the phone apart. It can reach further into the phone and bends rather than breaking like some of the cheap tools from ebay.
Especially for separating the digitizer and screen it's great. I heated up the digitizer & lcd combo in the oven for a couple of minutes like the video advertised for taking the middle part of the phone apart (you'll see in the vid). Here comes the interesting part: Instead of sliding the card / tool all the way across the screen (between screen and digi), it's enough to just separate it around the edges. There is no glue or adhesive in the middle. It seems obvious now but I got lots of glue all over the LCD which was a bit** to clean.
Another tip that is worth repeating is getting the cheap double sided tape from ebay which is meant for Iphone digitizers (3M branded). I got three of them for £1 incl delivery. I used it to put the "middle" of the phone together. Screen and digi I did with cheap double sided tape which is working but I regret somewhat.
Another tip would be the whit cable (flash?) which goes on the bottom of the mainboard. I put it on top to start with. It's easy to mix up. Also it makes sense to put one end on before you put down the mainboard because that way you still have proper access.
Make sure you have good tape and be patient. I had crap tape and just slammed things together because I was so keen to see if the phone still works. I had to take it all apart again which almost broke the phone because it was coming apart in all sorts of places.
Overall it's like a big, fragile puzzle. I got the phone from a family member who had dropped it so all I had to get was the digitizer and tape. Now I have the best phone that ever lived
If anybody has questions, I feel like I know the hardware of the HD2 inside out.
I also took mine apart to replace the digitizer. I haven't got the new one yet though. I also watched the take apart vid on youtube. Unlike you I didn't disconnect the white wire from under the board. As a matter of fact, I left the other wires attached to the mainboard and just disconnected them from the GPS, camera and Bluetooth boards. At the end of the little channel that the wires are in, there was a little metal tab that held the wires in place. I just bent the tab up to remove the wires. Like you I used a piece of credit card to loosen the glued pieces.
Since Google doesn't sell devices or accessories in my country I had to go through the ebay route to get a bumper. The packaging and the bumper itself seems genuine aside from an annoying issue with the power button. I can easily activate it by pressing on the side of the bumper just below the actual button. Here's a pic. I circled the area I am talking about: http://www.imgur.com/Up2lIR7.jpeg [1]
Also, here's the packaging: http://www.imgur.com/xTRsmTK.jpeg [2]
What do you guys think?
edit: made a video as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAwmz8tbcmc[3]
Push down the TPU part of the case at the top so it seperates from the plastic. Does the TPU have any writing molded into it where the plastic covered in the center (Mine says LG-E960 >TPU< YK#1 T2)? I don't have that button issue with mine I got from the Play Store.
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Push down the TPU part of the case at the top so it seperates from the plastic.
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Just my 2 cents but I wouldn't go that far just to check if it's genuine. By separating it, you're actually damaging the bumper and 1) it'll fall apart more easily and 2) the seller may not accept a return because you kinda damaged it.
I use a replica bumper, it's 100% fake but hey, it works.
Is there a holographic sticker on the box that says it's an official LG accessory?
Yes you can see the sticker from the second picture, right beside the recycle icon.