Im on the market to replace my sh*t newsmy android headunit. Been looking at the ownice and again at the huifei units but neither have me sold... Are there any that im totally overlooking?
Id like one to have 2gigram and a decent size rom.
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What was your issue with the newsmy?
I have random screen flickers. External Android box failed, Physical buttons failed. Summer @newsmy Sold me $250 worth of replacement hardware (new Android box and USED mainboard for head unit) and still have screen flicker and still dead physical buttons. Then I get a runround how I have to send it back to the seller for warranty work even tho the unit is out of warranty and I've spent the money on used replacement hardware which was faulty.
Now I've been left high and dry on the matter.
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Bought a cable so we can use a mouse. Problem is the screen is still registering some information from the broken digitizer so as my wife says "It is acting crazy"
From what I hear ASUS is not to supportive of cracked screens so i have resigned myself that it will not get fixed, and fixing it myself is to expensive. ($140 for the replacement part).
So in order to make the best with what we got, is it possible to disable the digitiser interface? I assume I will need root. (not currently rooted, wife's device)
IMO, dont think thats possible?
but if the digitizer is still registering touches, then you gotta find where the pressure points are and try to lift them a bit higher? dont know if that might make sense to you or not lol.
and yeah, ASUS charges an arm and a leg for repairing a cracked screen($165+tax if you live in certain states+shipping charges back to you)
ekeefe41 said:
Bought a cable so we can use a mouse. Problem is the screen is still registering some information from the broken digitizer so as my wife says "It is acting crazy"
From what I hear ASUS is not to supportive of cracked screens so i have resigned myself that it will not get fixed, and fixing it myself is to expensive. ($140 for the replacement part).
So in order to make the best with what we got, is it possible to disable the digitiser interface? I assume I will need root. (not currently rooted, wife's device)
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Crack open your device and disconnect the digitiser cable from the motherboard
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Get a Bluetooth mouse.. my screen is cracked also.. there is a distributor that sells screens and digitalizers in bulk.. the more you buy the more you save **Hint for business opportunity **
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My 2 year old son tripped and dropped my Nexus 7 yesterday now my screen is cracked..
Is it really $140 for the part?
I did a search on eBay and saw some screen replacement part for around $60
I've got a broken nexus 7 that I tore down after the screen shattered with a good motherboard... Is there anything I can do with it? Any possibility of outputting to a screen?
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You might be able to check the wiring to the screen on the nexus and see if the wire leads match any of the know configurations of other video sources and possible hard wire it into another video source. You might have to change the resolution to match the screen you use though. Anyway, you will still have to use a keyboard and mouse.
You could scour the internet to see if the LCD panel & digitizer can be purchased somewhere. But possibly that might cost half as much as a replacement.
You could sell it on eBay as a "broken - for parts" listing.
You could see if Asus will quote a repair for you.
If everything still operates normally as far as the USB port & physical buttons are concerned (it still operates correctly as far as software is concerned), donate it to a dev who wants to try cracking APX mode on the N7; either that or become that dev yourself! I suppose there are folks who are willing to try, but don't want to put their own unit at risk of hard-bricking.
Well that's 4 suggestions. Sorry to hear about your device.
Mine shattered too and I took the battery out. Will use it for my replacement (which I got the N73G) if the battery ever dies.
Sorry for your loss.
cyanogendroid said:
I've got a broken nexus 7 that I tore down after the screen shattered with a good motherboard... Is there anything I can do with it? Any possibility of outputting to a screen?
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You didn't mention if the LCD broke as well.
If the LCD is still working, just use a USB mouse with the device.
Otherwise, if the LCD is no good, part-out the unit.
Look to ebay for avg asking prices for various modules.
As for the MoBo, since this system was really designed to be touch-centric, unless you can really create a new ROM for the unit that doesn't rely on touch (the Ubuntu ROM maybe?) it's uses are limited.
With the Ubuntu ROM you might be able to turn it into a web/media/file server. But then again, it may not start up if it can't find all the peripherals it thinks should be attached.
Whats up guys this is what happen to my girlfriend's nexus 4, she dropped it and crack the screen, I went to a repair shop and they told me that they can't replace it because her nexus 4 have a screen "type 2"?? And the one that they have is "type 1"... Is that possible or they just don't know what they are talking about? I was surprised cuz I though it was only 1 kind of nexus 4
Sorry if my grammar is not good, this isn't my language
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Sounds quite strange, as far as I know there is only one type of screen. Plus I would suggest repairing your self instead of the shop. They tried to charge $200 at my local phone repair when I replaced the screen for $90 my self. The repair is very simple so don't worry if you are not big in technology
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My phone (manuf. May/2013) broke, I had to replace the main board with an older model. It was from late 2012/early 2013 iirc. Fit perfectly, the connectors are identical, the only difference was double-sided tape holding in the camera on the newer one and that didn't affect screen replacement.
One thing worth mentioning: the digitizer pattern is highly visible on the newer phone, but invisible on the older one. So there might be two screen parts but I'll bet they both work.
The glass on my nexus 4 has cracked couple months ago after falling 1-2 feet from my table. Only recently I decided to replace it with the Display + Frame kit in order to avoid all the mess with the heat gun. Replacement was a piece of cake, very easy phone to work with. Sadly, there are bad news. The touch screen is ghosting and being erratic. I bought the replacement from ebay, linked below, and have messaged seller about replacement.
I tried to save couple bucks, but now I will have to ship it back for RMA and have to deal with down time. The unit does not look like a cheaply made clone, but the labeling is pretty much copy and paste with weird font, suggesting that the item might be clone. Now take a look at replacement from repairuniverse website. The touch screen controller has a version number on it, which is 1.1 The original screen on my N4 is version 1.0 (1238). If I am not mistaken, the new touch screen fixes the issue of random minor-ghosting which I did have form factory.
I will try the RMA replacement, but if that does not work, where can I buy the quality touch screen with frame? Is the one sold by repairuniverse as good as it gets?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181205852580?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/lg-nexus-4-e960-lcd-touch-screen-digitizer-frame-replacement.html
My sister smashed up her phone a few months back (Nexus 4), and then a few weeks later my girlfriend did the same thing to her Nexus 5. I ordered both replacement screens from ETradeSupply (here's the N4 one: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...nd-digitizer-assembly-with-front-housing.html) and while they are definitely pricey they have been working so far without issue.
I feel they are overpriced though and there might be a cheaper and just as reliable solution.
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My sister smashed up her phone a few months back (Nexus 4), and then a few weeks later my girlfriend did the same thing to her Nexus 5. I ordered both replacement screens from ETradeSupply (here's the N4 one: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-...nd-digitizer-assembly-with-front-housing.html) and while they are definitely pricey they have been working so far without issue.
I feel they are overpriced though and there might be a cheaper and just as reliable solution.
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Would you say that those were original parts or counterfeit? Judging by the pictures, they look like original, but then on ebay the seller put up pictures of original replacement and sold counterfeit. The biggest giveaway is probably labels of ribbon cables.
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Would you say that those were original parts or counterfeit? Judging by the pictures, they look like original, but then on ebay the seller put up pictures of original replacement and sold counterfeit. The biggest giveaway is probably labels of ribbon cables.
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I am not sure, their site says OEM but I do remember there being some strange gold stickers on them that weren't on the busted screens. A few of the sticky tabs (like the one that sits under the camera, and the one under the micro USB port) also did not look the same. Everything else did though, like the radio cables etc., were all the same color. Honestly I don't know for sure.
You should go with spareslg.com. They are the only site I know that appears to sell brand new service packs. Bear in mind you should replace the battery as well, it is impossible for the average person to reuse the battery after a screen replacement.
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You should go with spareslg.com. They are the only site I know that appears to sell brand new service packs. Bear in mind you should replace the battery as well, it is impossible for the average person to reuse the battery after a screen replacement.
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I will keep spareslg.com in my although they are outside of my region.
Why would the battery need to be replaced? Because of possible damage when taking it out?
I found it easier to take everything out first, and battery last. It is easier to pry the battery on the side where antenna cable is taped.
You can try reuse it. I've seen cases where people have done that and then 2 weeks later it has swollen so much it cracks the back of the phone. LG would replace your battery if they fixed the screen.
Nothing is impossible with right tools and patience I have changed lcd and back glass few months ago and still using old battery without any problems ...
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I will keep spareslg.com in my although they are outside of my region.
Why would the battery need to be replaced? Because of possible damage when taking it out?
I found it easier to take everything out first, and battery last. It is easier to pry the battery on the side where antenna cable is taped.
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Did you get your N4 fixed? Where did you end up getting a screen? I just broke mine yesterday and need to buy a good replacement.
Thanks,
Tommy
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tnp9008 said:
Did you get your N4 fixed? Where did you end up getting a screen? I just broke mine yesterday and need to buy a good replacement.
Thanks,
Tommy
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Sadly, I have not fixed my N4 yet. All the sellers I contacted claimed that there is no sellers that seels OEM parts, only OEM compliant.
I just might part my nexus and buy something else.
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Sadly, I have not fixed my N4 yet. All the sellers I contacted claimed that there is no sellers that seels OEM parts, only OEM compliant.
I just might part my nexus and buy something else.
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Ok. I ordered a screen from eBay yesterday. I'll post on here how it goes.
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bought one from ebay
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OEM-LG-Googl...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2ec84d8e0f
working fine. for some reason the price for this changes lots i got it for 78 but it shows now for 73.00 plus ship and import, I have seen him list it for 300.00 don't know whats up with that. note proximity sensor is very finicky when changing screens. In my case turning the rubber seal around fixed it on 2 screens.
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Sadly, I have not fixed my N4 yet. All the sellers I contacted claimed that there is no sellers that seels OEM parts, only OEM compliant.
I just might part my nexus and buy something else.
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You can check the lg website for Portugal. They will link to spareslg.com for OFFICIAL parts. So there are some global websites that will sell you OEM spare part. They are in my region but for what I see they ship worldwide.
On ebay you get some good deals and others not so good
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So here is another update. I have put away my broken N4 and used HTC Amaze 4G for quite a while. Recently Amaze began to have issues with touch screen until part of it stopped working all together.
Figured I would give ebay another try. Seller is wholesalegadgetfix, item number 151206512431. Item is listed as OEM, but when I asked the seller they weren't sure. Whatever, placed an ordered and received it today.
First of all, the unit looked OEM-ish. Synaptics MC was clearly labeled and its ribbon cable was stamped with few numbers and Rev 1.1 Display ribbon cable had markings with numbers that are similar to updated actual OEM item.
Overall, markings look OEM, but not necesarly in right place. Frame itself is OEM. Tried to test the unit before assembly but it was almost impossible, therefore, I proceeded with the install.
Right off the bad, no issues with touchscreen like previous ebay unit had, at least not yet *fingers crossed*. Display quality looks good, although I don't remember what original looked like.
One bad thing about it. There is slight light-bleeding at the bottom left where back button is. It's not terrible, but I imagine it won't be a big issues with translucent bar. After-all, this is my best phone option as of now.
Sorry for bumping an old thread.
Hi,
I have a Nexus 4 16GB here and a Nexus 4 8 GB and my 16GB one isn't working, the screen turns on and it boots fine but the screen is completely unresponsive to touch...
I have tried swapping the logic boards over and the 16GB one doesn't work in the other phone either, which rules out the screen/digitizer but points towards the logic board...
I can't even click on anything in TWRP... Anyone got any ideas or advice?
Bump, could really do with some help on this...
Sounds like display driver on the logic board is done.
br0ok1ynb0i said:
Sounds like display driver on the logic board is done.
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So can't be fixed?
Hyflex said:
So can't be fixed?
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I don't know, but when it happened to my other phone, replacing the logic board was the route I took.
BUmp
I'm afraid nothing can be done on that borked mobo. At least the digitiser is fine!
Shame it's a knockoff digitizer, it was a phone purchased as "brand new" which it clearly wasn't, from eBay.
Lasted a matter of a day before giving up...
I got a full refund after enough hastle so now I'm left with this bit of junk I my room.
Got a spare battery and front/back if I damage my legit 8gb one.
Should I remove the battery from the poop phone? (Does that stop them from becoming dead?)
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I am also suffering from same problem, but in my phone 1/5 Lower part of screen is not receiving any touch, i want to ask something that shall i need to change the digitizer only or digitizer+screen
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