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Okay so it's been less than a f***ing week and I've managed to crack my Nexus 7 32GB 3G. Hell yeah. Fell on a bathroom ceramic tile from 4 foot high and the corner bit chipped off. The entire touch screen works though, it's just the corner bit cracked.
SO ANYWAYS! I have a few questions for those smart guys out there that know about displays.
First of all, I've found out from the internet, that because the LCD and the Digitiser are glued together, I'd need to buy them together. Otherwise known as a Nexus 7 Display Assembly.
Few questions:
1) If I buy a display assembly from ebay for example, will it be of less quality than ASUS's original screen, or will it probably just be a part from ASUS anyways?
2) If I do buy this display assembly, will it still have the same number of Pixels as the original screen?
3) Will it have the same brightness, same touch responsiveness, same all that **** as the original screen?
If not, I may consider just repairing directly from ASUS, so...
4) How much does it cost in pounds(£) to repair the N7 Screen all in, taking into account my shipping fees from the UK?
Seriously need someone who has any experience of this whatsoever
I'm considering if I should repair this with the 3rd party screen and sell it privately if it's not the same quality, then buy a brand new one for myself. What's your guys thoughts on this? I really need some of your expert advice
I JUST replaced the screen on my nexus. I bought the display assembly from powerbookmedic.com, and the tools I needed from iFixit.com. All in all, it cost me around $200 in the States. The repair process was pretty easy, and the screen looks and functions exactly the same as the original screen. My only suggestion would be to make sure you have some good adhesive. I have a little screen lift now because the adhesive lost its traction when I took the cracked screen off the upper casing. Good luck!
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jwilkins3691 said:
I JUST replaced the screen on my nexus. I bought the display assembly from powerbookmedic.com, and the tools I needed from iFixit.com. All in all, it cost me around $200 in the States. The repair process was pretty easy, and the screen looks and functions exactly the same as the original screen. My only suggestion would be to make sure you have some good adhesive. I have a little screen lift now because the adhesive lost its traction when I took the cracked screen off the upper casing. Good luck!
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Huh? Adhesive? We have to add adhesive? I thought adhesive was only to the digitiser + the lcd screen? I thought that it already comes assembled when you buy the part, because apparently you have to buy it together? If it isn't used for digitiser/lcd screen, then what did you use adhesive for?
The digitizer is indeed fused to the glass, but the silver ring you see around your screen is also fixed to the glass with adhesive, and that part doesn't come with the LCD/digitizer assembly.
The screen affixed itself to this upper casing on mine okay, but I do have about a millimeter or so of screen lift now which I didn't have before.
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The digitizer is indeed fused to the glass, but the silver ring you see around your screen is also fixed to the glass with adhesive, and that part doesn't come with the LCD/digitizer assembly.
The screen affixed itself to this upper casing on mine okay, but I do have about a millimeter or so of screen lift now which I didn't have before.
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LOL wanna do an ASUS Warranty job! LMAO!
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The best way to attach the new display is to use very thin two sided tape. you cut it in 1/8 inch strips. Apple it all the way around the bezel. then with a sharp knife run it along the inside bezel. Pay close attention to the thin bezel area on the left side ({where screen lift occurs) To be sure you do have it perfect in that area.. Ithe screen face down on cloth . Push the bezel onto the sticky tape (with film removed of course.. Turn device over and put back together.. LEAVING OUT THE TWO CENTER SCREWS or leave then very loose on the left side.(if you have a newer model of nexus these screws will be gone anyway). I have done many phone /tablet screens . If you can get it apart and back together you can replace the screen assembly..
No real need to send it to someone else nexus is easy to dissemble reassemble
Good Luck... Buy a full working 8 gb from ebay for 150.00 might be your best best....
Any clue How to detach the broken glass\digitazer\lcd from this aluminiun bezel?
I recently broke my screen as well. I saw on ebay only 2 options. First option is a screen only for about $50 which doesn't look like it will do anything for me. You the second option is a digitizer for around $300. $300 clearly exceeds the cost of a brand new device so that wouldn't make any sense at all. Even $200 doesn't make sense as I can buy a 8gb device for that and swap screens. I have the 16gb model. Does anyone have any cheaper sources for screen/digitizer that make economic sense?
Thanks,
Dan
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found the replacement screen at Taobao together with instruction (written in Simplified/Handicap Chinese), it costs roughly HK$950 (i.e. US$120)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=...416_2297358_8935934:1355472362_4k4_1264543304
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unixwise said:
found the replacement screen at Taobao together with instruction (written in Simplified/Handicap Chinese), it costs roughly HK$950 (i.e. US$120)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=...416_2297358_8935934:1355472362_4k4_1264543304
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Dude! That's all in chinese LOL! We can't even read any of that! Can you maybe provide video instructions of the buttons to click to buy the item? LOL
cheap nexus 7 16 gb
Umair166 said:
Dude! That's all in chinese LOL! We can't even read any of that! Can you maybe provide video instructions of the buttons to click to buy the item? LOL
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i seen a add on sears outlet website nexus 7 16 gb for 179.00 I think they are returned or refurb units..
http://www.searsoutlet.com/Google-N...rh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=105502&mode=buyUsedOnly
Ehh...?
erica_renee said:
i seen a add on sears outlet website nexus 7 16 gb for 179.00 I think they are returned or refurb units..
http://www.searsoutlet.com/Google-N...rh1_md&pn=1&ps=24&pid=105502&mode=buyUsedOnly
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It seems pretty pointless to me why you posted that in response to my comment about the chinese website because
a) It was a chinese website... I just needed some help because of the language lol
b) It seems we're only interested in the screen which is what was being suggested... not the a full device like you said lol
c) Your price is $179... his price for the screen was ~$120... so even if I was to harnass only the screen in your one... I'm still at a loss.. lol
Thanks for the try though!
Actually $179 for an entire new (refurbished) nexus 7 with 16gb more storage than mine is a very tempting option. I may choose to do that vs spending almost the same to import a screen from China, have to go through the hassle of installing it myself and hopefully do it properly and have it look clean and factory. If I did that then I could still hang on to my broken one in hopes that in 6 months or so the screen prices might drop to a more reasonable price.
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Actually $179 for an entire new (refurbished) nexus 7 with 16gb more storage than mine is a very tempting option. I may choose to do that vs spending almost the same to import a screen from China, have to go through the hassle of installing it myself and hopefully do it properly and have it look clean and factory. If I did that then I could still hang on to my broken one in hopes that in 6 months or so the screen prices might drop to a more reasonable price.
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oh. Glad it works for you! I've got a 32GB 3G model, so it's not really much help at all for me :/
hi , does nayone one know the current price asus charge for lcd replacement ?
im fully aware of cost of buying the lcds and doing myself or a second hand unit etc, but just trying to confirm the asus repair price please in the UK
looks like there are much cheaper screens/digitizers available on ebay now. anyone try replacement yet?
So ive had my Nexus 4 for about 2 weeks now and i love this phone! i recently went to Dallas with my Mom and Sister over the weekend. Upon getting to the hotel, my Nexus decides to slip out of my hand onto the concrete. When i picked it up, it had a crack on the top right corner of its face. No big deal, right? Wrong! The top half of the screen is completely unresponsive. Good thing i brought my Galaxy Nexus to hold me off through the trip. Once i settled in at the hotel, I whipped out my laptop and bought a replacement screen. I ordered from this site... http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...-assembly-with-front-housing-and-battery.html
Also, Mods, please move to appropriate forum if necessary.
Video by me- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwbaay-K6s&feature=youtu.be
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+4+Teardown/11781/1
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Judging from ifixit, it's going to be pretty hard to replace the screen. Would you mind keeping us updated on your progress here? I'm curious to see how hard it's going to be.
The glass is fused to both the display and the display frame. So don't crack the glass unless you're good with a heat gun, or you're fond of replacing the glass, display, and frame together ($$$).
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- iFixit.
Yeah, I think it might be a bit of a challenge. Please tell us how it goes though.
i think he ordered the whole glass/screen/digitizer fused together thing, which shouldnt be as hard to replace ( i hope). Anyways, please do keep us updated.
Yeah, i ordered the entire front housing, (battery, display, digitizer, and frame) for a total of $186.72... I already have my Nexus 4 disassembled. I'm just waiting for the screen which should get here Wednesday. And yes, I will update this post as i replace the screen.
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Yeah, i ordered the entire front housing, (battery, display, digitizer, and frame) for a total of $186.72... I already have my Nexus 4 disassembled. I'm just waiting for the screen which should get here Wednesday. And yes, I will update this post as i replace the screen.
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At least you get a new battery too, but that' s expensive :crying:
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I don't think its worth buying the set for $180 and then risking doing it yourself, I sent mine to lg and they're repairing it for $140 total.. Although the price may vary based on the damage..
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I don't think its worth buying the set for $180 and then risking doing it yourself, I sent mine to lg and they're repairing it for $140 total.. Although the price may vary based on the damage..
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you can get just the lcd and digitizer for 160 too, might be worth it if you dont have to ship it to LG or if it's an easy diy. There's even a b-stock lcd and digitizer for 140, the lightbleed special?
When you sent the phone to LG was it overseas or in the US? Also whats the website? thanks
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you can get just the lcd and digitizer for 160 too, might be worth it if you dont have to ship it to LG or if it's an easy diy. There's even a b-stock lcd and digitizer for 140, the lightbleed special?
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i recently cracked my front display, but it still works fine. i'm looking into replacement options and i don't believe the suggested link you posted is a good choice, because the front panel + digitizer + lcd are all fuzed together and i don't have a heat gun...
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...nd-digitizer-assembly-with-front-housing.html
this option is probably best at 120... but then i just read this on ifixit:
"The battery is stuck to the frame with a lot of adhesive, so removing it without puncturing the battery can be difficult."
so... looks like the 160 pre shipping/taxes is the best choice
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just as an fyi - lg is saying their repair cost is from 40-150 dollars approx... i might just go this route since it doesn't void warranty and i won't screw anything up myself
speedygonzo said:
So ive had my Nexus 4 for about 2 weeks now and i love this phone! i recently went to Dallas with my Mom and Sister over the weekend. Upon getting to the hotel, my Nexus decides to slip out of my hand onto the concrete. When i picked it up, it had a crack on the top right corner of its face. No big deal, right? Wrong! The top half of the screen is completely unresponsive. Good thing i brought my Galaxy Nexus to hold me off through the trip. Once i settled in at the hotel, I whipped out my laptop and bought a replacement screen. I ordered from this site... http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...-assembly-with-front-housing-and-battery.html
Also, Mods, please move to appropriate forum if necessary.
Video by me- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwbaay-K6s&feature=youtu.be
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Thanks buddy,
The same happened to me. But unfortunately i'm located in India.. Is it possible to purchase this Display assembly from India..
I'm really worried..
Hi,
I'm sorry to dig out the old thread, but i'm trying to fix my N4 of similar problem but i have a question:
Is there a way to separate the LCD from the digitizer? This way i can keep the LCD and get only the digitizer to save cost as my LCD is still working perfectly. In ebay, an OEM Digitizer+LCD assembly cost USD100+ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Touch-D...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cd597ce9d) but the standalone digitizer only cost about half of it (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TOUCH-S...er_Cell_Phone_Accessories&hash=item43bf9536ff).
All the instruction that i can find so far on the internet involve replacing the entire assembly.
Battery bending under removal
I'm also sorry to have to reply to an old thread, but I am in urgent need of an answer.
I recently cracked my phone's screen. I ordered a screen+frame repair kit, and got repairing. However, when removing the battery, When prying it from the phone, I realized that the battery was soft, and my tool I was using to pry it off was actually bending it. The battery seems to be curved overall, and slightly pushed on some edges. Also, a weird "sweet" smell came from the phone. Perhaps the smell is the adhesive that sticks the battery to the phone; I do not know.
Will it be safe to use the same battery again? Or should I go ahead and purchase a new one?
Wouldn't a hair dryer work as an alternative heat gun
gravityz3r0 said:
Hi,
I'm sorry to dig out the old thread, but i'm trying to fix my N4 of similar problem but i have a question:
Is there a way to separate the LCD from the digitizer? This way i can keep the LCD and get only the digitizer to save cost as my LCD is still working perfectly. In ebay, an OEM Digitizer+LCD assembly cost USD100+ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Touch-D...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3cd597ce9d) but the standalone digitizer only cost about half of it (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TOUCH-S...er_Cell_Phone_Accessories&hash=item43bf9536ff).
All the instruction that i can find so far on the internet involve replacing the entire assembly.
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I wouldn't recommend doing so as a LCD+digitizer assembly cists around $60USD I did not think its worth seperating them but you can use a hairdryer to soften the adhesive
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jchidori said:
i recently cracked my front display, but it still works fine. i'm looking into replacement options and i don't believe the suggested link you posted is a good choice, because the front panel + digitizer + lcd are all fuzed together and i don't have a heat gun...
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...nd-digitizer-assembly-with-front-housing.html
this option is probably best at 120... but then i just read this on ifixit:
"The battery is stuck to the frame with a lot of adhesive, so removing it without puncturing the battery can be difficult."
so... looks like the 160 pre shipping/taxes is the best choice
*****
just as an fyi - lg is saying their repair cost is from 40-150 dollars approx... i might just go this route since it doesn't void warranty and i won't screw anything up myself
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Use a hairdryer
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Hi guys,
So basicly I dropped my phone last night and the screen cracked and the touchscreen stopped working all together.
Any tips on what I should do with it ?
Do people want this for parts or something ?
I have a old phone that I will use. Probably untill the nexus 5 comes out
R.I.P my friend...
You can either give it to me for free or get a screen replacement assembly on eBay for about $110 or sell it for parts.
If the screen isn't damaged, only the digitizer glass it's cheaper but can be quite hard to replace due to the silicon glue used.
Use a good screen protector next time.
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I have a 2013 Nexus 7 with 16 GB of memory. A few weeks ago, I dropped the unit and cracked the screen; however, the crack is very small and doesn't affect the screen whatsoever. ( It's at the bottom left-hand corner.)
So, my question is this: How much could I sell it for? I've tried to compare prices using eBay, but most of the units with cracked screens have much worse cracks than on my unit.
I included pics below for reference.
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jojowill said:
I have a 2013 Nexus 7 with 16 GB of memory. A few weeks ago, I dropped the unit and cracked the screen; however, the crack is very small and doesn't affect the screen whatsoever. ( It's at the bottom left-hand corner.)
So, my question is this: How much could I sell it for? I've tried to compare prices using eBay, but most of the units with cracked screens have much worse cracks than on my unit.
I included pics below for reference.
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A unit with cracked screen is bought only for the rest of the components (if somebody needs them) I don't think you expect somebody will use it as is ? How cracked the screen is irrelevant, you are lucky to get any thing for it (most will buy a unit with a working screen and something else dead as screen is the most likely part to break, and also probably the most expensive part to replace).
jojowill said:
I have a 2013 Nexus 7 with 16 GB of memory. A few weeks ago, I dropped the unit and cracked the screen; however, the crack is very small and doesn't affect the screen whatsoever. ( It's at the bottom left-hand corner.)
So, my question is this: How much could I sell it for? I've tried to compare prices using eBay, but most of the units with cracked screens have much worse cracks than on my unit.
I included pics below for reference.
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Most people buy cracked screen devices for other parts, or if the cost of the replacement screen + the used device is less than the cost of buying a new unit outright. Personally, I do not care if it is cracked a little or a lot; either way I'll be replacing the screen, so I will always choose the cracked screen listing that is cheapest, considering what else is damaged and would need replacing. Keep in mind that it's probably just easier for them to replace the LCD and the digitizer all at once so they don't have to fart around with separating them and what not.
Remember, when you're selling used items, they're usually worth a lot more to you than they will be worth to other people (like for example, my 2002 Ford Explorer is only valued at $3,000, but it's worth way more to me than that, so I will just keep it instead of trading it in).
Hey Everyone,
So I broke my nexus 6p last week friday as I was out with friends and kinda fell on the floor and dropped my phone in the process and then it hit the floor really hard, I picked up the phone to find out the whole phone and digitizer is broken and couldn't use the touch screen at all. I need to perform a repair on my phone as I am using my old little htc desire 510, I did buy a screen but It looked off all together such as the whole screen looked alot more thicker and the sides were a lot thicker than slim and was falsely advertised that it is AMOLED boy I was wrong but luckily managed to get a refund out of it. Does anyone know where they have got good genuine screen/digitizer from before I'm not too bothered if its amoled or LCD I just need a working screen to be honest.
Another question, If I were to get an LCD What is the difference between AMOLED or LCD, I know that Amoled has got that super black look to it and brings more colour into the screens but risks getting burn in on the phone. I'm not too sure about LCD Would both be up on par with each other or not?
Thanks for reading.
@ZuneYT AMOLED is so much better then LCD. Too many times you get bright spots or see the lights on the side. Maybe I've just had bad phone's lol. See if you can pick up a bootlooped or dead Nexus 6p cheap and use the factory screen . Got to be enough out there with all the issues it has.
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@ZuneYT AMOLED is so much better then LCD. Too many times you get bright spots or see the lights on the side. Maybe I've just had bad phone's lol. See if you can pick up a bootlooped or dead Nexus 6p cheap and use the factory screen . Got to be enough out there with all the issues it has.
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Haha, I know that AMOLED is so much better than LCD, If I did buy LCD It would be a difference to me and will most likely miss the amoled screen but is it really worth buying another 6P just to get the Amoled screen back?
Have you looked at the cost of buying a new 6p? I broke my N6 about a year ago, and it was ~$200 for the screen/digitizer. I got the N6p I'm using now on eBay for $140 and it was in excellent shape, no issues to speak of.