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My iconia is broken

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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[Q] Cracked Camera Glass

Bah!
Just noticed the camera glass on the back on the phone has a nice crack through it... not sure how it happened as the phone has barely been used and never dropped!
Luckily it doesn't seem to be effecting the photos - but it is a bit of a worry and I don't want it getting worse and damaging the actual camera lens
Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK that I might be able to source a replacement part this early in the phones life cycle?
I don't really want to get Samsung or Vodafone to fix it as I had my S3 sent back due to a manufacturing issue and didn't see the phone for another 5 weeks!!
From what I can see in the tear down videos, the camera is quite easy to get to and the glass is quite easy to remove, so I might give it a go at home...
As for the warranty - I assume this voids it, but I can't see any security seals that would let them know this had been done, am I missing something?
Thanks for your help!

Are you sure it's a crack in the glass and not just a scratch in the protective seal? I've had some bubbles under what I assumed was the glass but it turned out I just didn't remove the plastic seal that was on the real glass.
Can't help you with replacement if it's really cracked, good luck though!

bioweb said:
Are you sure it's a crack in the glass and not just a scratch in the protective seal? I've had some bubbles under what I assumed was the glass but it turned out I just didn't remove the plastic seal that was on the real glass.
Can't help you with replacement if it's really cracked, good luck though!
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Nope, Unfortunately it's a pretty genuine crack, you can feel the two pieces shifting slightly when you gently tap the area - very frustrating

LoveJimbo said:
Nope, Unfortunately it's a pretty genuine crack, you can feel the two pieces shifting slightly when you gently tap the area - very frustrating
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On the S3 you could remove the glass cover the lens is actually further back in the housing, try this video see if it works the same on the S4.
Cant help with a replacement part but at least you can remove it and order one espares once they become available.

Ah that's a good idea!
Before I start hacking away at it to check, does anyone have an S3 and S4 and could compare the camera housing by eye - just to see if they do look like they are built in a similar way?
Thanks for your help!
Jim

LoveJimbo said:
Ah that's a good idea!
Before I start hacking away at it to check, does anyone have an S3 and S4 and could compare the camera housing by eye - just to see if they do look like they are built in a similar way?
Thanks for your help!
Jim
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I've just looked at my S3 and it is different appears the S4 is more intergrated theirs no natural place you could get a pin to lift it away.

Material covering flash plastic?

Hi y'all.. Bought the lg g6 recently. So far loving it. I like how the phone is entirely scratch resistant however I just noticed that the material covering the flash is plastic. I saw a deep scratch and had no idea how it got there given that I've had the phone in a mil grade case ever since opening he package. I put my finger on the flash and the scratches got even worse. I'm considering returning the phone because of this, has anyone run into this??

Watch the video in youtube from jerryrigeverything to see from wich material is the flash supposed to be.

iori_cl said:
Watch the video in youtube from jerryrigeverything to see from wich material is the flash supposed to be.
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I watched both of his G6 videos - unfortunately he never did a scratch test of the material covering the flash

Really??
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... I'm considering returning the phone because of this, has anyone run into this??
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Really?? You're going to return a phone because of the material that was used to cover the LED camera flash?? What impact is a scratch on the plastic of your LED flash going to have on your photos?

I'm pretty sure the majority of phones out now use plastic for the flash. If you're considering returning it because of that then you should just get an iPhone. The plastic will refract the light regardless of whether there's scratches or not.

Saythis said:
I'm pretty sure the majority of phones out now use plastic for the flash. If you're considering returning it because of that then you should just get an iPhone. The plastic will refract the light regardless of whether there's scratches or not.
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I have a Nexus 5X which is manufactured by LG - it seems to use a harder plastic because I don't see any scratches on the material covering the flash. I noticed the iPhone uses glass? for the flash? I might look into this

Confirmed. All phones use plastic on flash except for one, S8

iori_cl said:
Confirmed. All phones use plastic on flash except for one, S8
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where did you get this data?

Google mainly and the channel i told you, in the test video for the s8 he says: " first time i ever see a glass on a flashlight", so i went straight to google and in fact its true.

iori_cl said:
Google mainly and the channel i told you, in the test video for the s8 he says: " first time i ever see a glass on a flashlight", so i went straight to google and in fact its true.
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ok this might be a game changer for me then lol - I chose LG G6 over the S8 because the G6 has a flat screen (I hate the curved screens because of the lack of screen protectors) - however I can't stand that a premium phone like the G6 opted for plastic to cover the flash, unacceptable.

Is not only LG, every other brand is exactly the same. Mi wife has a HTC 10, and that part is indeed plastic.
If a I were you, I wouldn't worry and enjoy the phone, its amazing

iori_cl said:
Is not only LG, every other brand is exactly the same. Mi wife has a HTC 10, and that part is indeed plastic.
If a I were you, I wouldn't worry and enjoy the phone, its amazing
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I already returned my G6 because of the plastic flash issue - I think it's a really cheap plastic because everytime I lightly brushed the flash with my finger there was a new scratch... pretty crazy

Snowleopard86 said:
I already returned my G6 because of the plastic flash issue - I think it's a really cheap plastic because everytime I lightly brushed the flash with my finger there was a new scratch... pretty crazy
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Did you check your new phone to make sure the mic and earpiece holes aren't gonna collect any dust? That right there is gonna KILL your smartphone experience. Also, don't forget to check the pressure sensitivity of the volume buttons.... can't have those taking too much or too little pressure to activate, right? And you're not thinking about getting the S8, are you?? My God, man, you DO know the volume control is just a single bar instead of two distinct buttons, right?? WHAT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS UP WHEN YOU MEAN TO PRESS DOWN?!? THE HORROR!!!

Hahahaha funny!

a Mr. Smith said:
Did you check your new phone to make sure the mic and earpiece holes aren't gonna collect any dust? That right there is gonna KILL your smartphone experience. Also, don't forget to check the pressure sensitivity of the volume buttons.... can't have those taking too much or too little pressure to activate, right? And you're not thinking about getting the S8, are you?? My God, man, you DO know the volume control is just a single bar instead of two distinct buttons, right?? WHAT IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS UP WHEN YOU MEAN TO PRESS DOWN?!? THE HORROR!!!
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on a more serious note - A cnet review noted that the G6 got a "hairline fracture" on the front despite normal use... not sure why there are physical defects like this

Fair enough
Snowleopard86 said:
on a more serious note - A cnet review noted that the G6 got a "hairline fracture" on the front despite normal use... not sure why there are physical defects like this
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I will grant you that the phone probably picks up scratches easier than it should. I imagine LG was trying to save money by not going with Gorilla Glass 5 all the way around and sapphire crystal for the camera cover. But all these hardness ratings and scratch tests exist because ALL phones scratch and chip... some more than others. You're gonna have to pay however many thousands of dollars Apple was going to charge people for a sapphire crystal-encased phone before they scrapped that idea to get something that will really stand up to scratches and "hairline fractures."

a Mr. Smith said:
I will grant you that the phone probably picks up scratches easier than it should. I imagine LG was trying to save money by not going with Gorilla Glass 5 all the way around and sapphire crystal for the camera cover. But all these hardness ratings and scratch tests exist because ALL phones scratch and chip... some more than others. You're gonna have to pay however many thousands of dollars Apple was going to charge people for a sapphire crystal-encased phone before they scrapped that idea to get something that will really stand up to scratches and "hairline fractures."
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right, but a hairline fracture on the screen is absurd.. that will actually affect the viewing. My Nexus 5X is mostly plastic aside from the screen and for now I'm sticking with this phone..

What if the plastic breaks, does this affect water resistance? should I even worry about it?

Can just the front glass be replaced on an S8+?

Please see the attached photo.
I have asked various local places for repair costs for it.
They are telling me they would need to replace the body, front panel and back panel, costing £230-£260 total.
Are they correct?

King Mustard said:
Please see the attached photo.
I have asked various local places for repair costs for it.
They are telling me they would need to replace the body, front panel and back panel, costing £230-£260 total.
Are they correct?
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If u have broken the front glass, it means you need the OLED replacement. Only the front panel. should be changed.
However, £250 seems reasonable, as for my S8 they asked for 85 omr. (i.e. £200).
Take my advise its not worth replacing with that much cost. Your screen seems fine with just minor crack. Just put a SOFT protection screen (NOT the tempered one). After few days you will just start to ignore the crack. I have managed to use my S8 with broken screen for over a year now.

kazi_rizwan said:
If u have broken the front glass, it means you need the OLED replacement. Only the front panel. should be changed.
However, £250 seems reasonable, as for my S8 they asked for 85 omr. (i.e. £200).
Take my advise its not worth replacing with that much cost. Your screen seems fine with just minor crack. Just put a SOFT protection screen (NOT the tempered one). After few days you will just start to ignore the crack. I have managed to use my S8 with broken screen for over a year now.
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Unfortunately, it's more than just a crack. There's a small hole where some of the glass has fallen out.

King Mustard said:
Unfortunately, it's more than just a crack. There's a small hole where some of the glass has fallen out.
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That's the thing with OLED display, its a curse.
See mine, i have it just below Bixby button.
Just try a Soft TPU screen film for few days and see if you get used to it, just as I did. You can get a good one for 5-10$ on Amazon.

guys i used a full screen temp glass and loca glue on mine cracked
came out all right and strengthens the broken section

Camera glass broke in pocket

Must've leaned against something while the phone was in my pocket but it broke without me knowing so the impact couldn't have been very much.
Cheap poor quality glass on the camera for it to break that easily without me knowing in my pocket during its first 12 hours of use.
For some reason I can't figure out how to embed an image so here is a link to the damage
https://imgur.com/a/3b0hPiY

I find that hard to believe. Cnet dropped the phone numerous times on concrete and the glass covering the camera was the *only* thing to survive.. You must have really hit it hard. Nonetheless I do feel bad for you. What are you going to do?
Please keep us posted.

Chotu88 said:
Must've leaned against something while the phone was in my pocket but it broke without me knowing so the impact couldn't have been very much.
Cheap poor quality glass on the camera for it to break that easily without me knowing in my pocket during its first 12 hours of use.
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Doesn't need to be a hard hit if it was a small point that hit the screen. Remember the pressure applied to the glass is a combination of the force and the size of the contact point.

Exactly. But I have ti admint I was also surprised by the CNET Video - phew.
For the OP, the Camera Glass is relatively easy to replace as part of the back.

All the drop test videos I see shows the camera being the last thing to break from extreme heights. Maybe something pointy struck it.

Swimguy14 said:
I find that hard to believe. Cnet dropped the phone numerous times on concrete and the glass covering the camera was the *only* thing to survive.. You must have really hit it hard. Nonetheless I do feel bad for you. What are you going to do?
Please keep us posted.
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Wasn't able to get it repaired as the Samsung stores didn't even have the phone launched when this happened.
I have to wait around with a broken camera glass until they have the spare parts to replace it.
But I will have to suck it up and pay 1 or 200 hundred bucks to repair it.

If you paid with credit card, check if your credit card has accidental damage protection

Rotten luck man. I feel for you. Quickly get it insured

Swimguy14 said:
I find that hard to believe. Cnet dropped the phone numerous times on concrete and the glass covering the camera was the *only* thing to survive.. You must have really hit it hard. Nonetheless I do feel bad for you. What are you going to do?
Please keep us posted.
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I find it easy to believe. If you tap the camera housing with your fingernail, it sounds and feels incredibly flimsy, and you can even pick at the edge of the glass a little. I have concerns about the long term endurance..

In back pocket? It drives me crazy when I see phones in back pockets lol
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Swimguy14 said:
I find that hard to believe. Cnet dropped the phone numerous times on concrete and the glass covering the camera was the *only* thing to survive.. You must have really hit it hard. Nonetheless I do feel bad for you. What are you going to do?
Please keep us posted.
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johnwayne27 said:
In back pocket? It drives me crazy when I see phones in back pockets lol
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Front pocket. Must've leaned against something that punctured it twice without me knowing.

unfnknblvbl said:
I find it easy to believe. If you tap the camera housing with your fingernail, it sounds and feels incredibly flimsy, and you can even pick at the edge of the glass a little. I have concerns about the long term endurance..
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Only thing I can pick at the edge is the preinstalled screen protector.

Can we get a picture?

Smashed camera glass s 20 ultra
Hi all, I too have this same issue. I recently posted it on the galaxys20ultra subreddit.

Khyle94 said:
Hi all, I too have this same issue. I recently posted it on the galaxys20ultra subreddit.
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And how were you able to fix it?
The Samsung store doesn't even have replacement parts yet for over a week now so now my s20 ultra has dust in the lens and is causing black marks in pictures. Keeps getting worse and worse.

Chotu88 said:
Must've leaned against something while the phone was in my pocket but it broke without me knowing so the impact couldn't have been very much.
Cheap poor quality glass on the camera for it to break that easily without me knowing in my pocket during its first 12 hours of use.
For some reason I can't figure out how to embed an image so here is a link to the damage
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What did you end up doing? If you still have it, I'll buy it from you. List on eBay?

Oof that was painful to watch, Glad I put a skin on those camera lenses.
With a good case you are ready to go.
Bad luck man.

Sora94 said:
Oof that was painful to watch, Glad I put a skin on those camera lenses.
With a good case you are ready to go.
Bad luck man.
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What's a skin gonna do? Make it look nice that's all.
I put a tempered glass screen protector on my lens and the case gives the lens protection also

clone1008 said:
Only thing I can pick at the edge is the preinstalled screen protector.
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Are you saying there's a screen protector on the camera?

lawtq said:
What's a skin gonna do? Make it look nice that's all.
I put a tempered glass screen protector on my lens and the case gives the lens protection also
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Link for the glass protector for the lens? Thanks in advance