im currently in the process of replacing the screen on a SM-T550 but have arrived on a huge problem. the screen replacement did not include the tape. i assumed that it was included but i was wrong so im now in need of finding the correct tape size. im aware that the wrong size tape could result in possibly breaking the screen so i would like to avoid that.
if anyone knows what the proper size is i would greatly appreciate it. also, if you know of a great vendor that can provide the tape for cheap it would be amazing. thanks in advance for any and all help. cheers!
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Hey there, I have a crack in my Tytn screen, but the LCD seems to be fine, no bleeding or changes in appearance at all, just a big crack in front of it. It seems as though the crack is in a different layer to the actual LCD, slightly in front of it.
The touchscreen has gone retarded though and is barely usable. I was wondering whether it is just the digitizer I have cracked, and if that can be replaced separately? I have seen Hermes digitizers on eBay for $20ish, as opposed to screens which are more loke $70.
Is it likely that a new digitizer is all I need?
The answer is that you could replace JUST the digitizer. BUT i would not recommend it. You have to seperate the layers, re glue them and the hermes screen can be temperamental at the best of times. So if it was me I'd get the whole package even if does cost more - you'll save yourself a very tricky job.
Mike
Ok, thanks for that. I think I may have a crack at doing i that way, despite the risk. If there's any sort of guide or thread that will help, would be grateful if someone could point me in that direction. Couldn't find anything on the Wiki.
I have not seen a detailed "how to" for this. Here's a thread but I'm not sure it will help much and it's not Hermes specific:
http://forum.brighthand.com/showthread.php?t=218359
Mike
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Ok, thanks for that. I think I may have a crack at doing i that way, despite the risk. If there's any sort of guide or thread that will help, would be grateful if someone could point me in that direction. Couldn't find anything on the Wiki.
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I "accidentally" purchased a Hermes Screen (LCD with Digitizer) for about $50 shipped. Turns out I don't need to replace the screen at all. I did install and test it so I know it works fine.
If you want to save some money on the replacement let me know, I wouldn't mind minimizing my loss!
Hi there,
unfortunately I dropped my Toch HD last weekend on rough ground, the housing ist completely scratched at the corners and looks awful. The lucky part is that technically it still works perfectly and the display/screen is not damaged.
So, I'd like to replace the housing and I've already found some replacement parts on the net (e.g. here for USD 80... i know, quite expensive but for me it's worth it, cheaper offers always welcome though).
The real problem is that I couldn't find any instructions to do it and no hints whether any special tools are necessary. The forum search only delivered rare information. With a proper instruction I would dare to do it myself, but without I'm afraid to damage the device.
So has anybody got a detailed instruction or experience changing the housing?
would be grat,
thanks in advance,
regards jan
Isn't this what you are looking for?
http://htcdriver.com/index.php?page=htc-blackstone-touch-hd-service-manual
And congratulations for not damaging the screen, because this is what happened to me (see the attachment), and amazingly everything works .
Thank You, exactly what I was looking for...
...however, it looks much more complicated than I expected... have to toke some time to analyze the instruction for which steps are necessary for changing the casing only without complete disassembly... not sure yet if I should dare it...
but, anyway, thank you again!
regards jan
P.S.1: has anybody tried it yet and have some experience to share?
P.S.2: I'm not sure about the "plastic stick" shown in the disassembly part... whether it's really just a flat and bit flexible plastic stick or if itr has any special tip...
try, it's easy
I did it on a P3600 and it was not so difficult, just take your time (at least one hour).
Read everything carrefully before starting, prepare tools and clean your hands
I also dropped my touch hd and dented the front bezel. I have bought a complete replacement housing and tools required for only £25 on ebay.
I have read the service manual and it doesn't deal with removing the lcd screen from the bezel. I read somewhere that it is a complete unit and you can't detach it easily
The new case is still in its box until I can find more out. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Yup it isn't as easy as it looks. The manual lacks details as it only tells you how and where but did not elaborate more on minor yet important details.
I bought an antenna cover from ebay to replace, and boy, removing the cover was not easy at all. I used to take apart my other phones all the time and HD is the most difficult one I've done. I ended up breaking the small plastic sockets (that clicks the cover firmly into place) of the original cover. Luckily I have a new one to fit back in. Originally I wanted to replace the whole housing myself but I stopped after the antenna cover until I get a video of how its done.
So anyone? Kindly? Any videos please? XD
still no videos out there?
not looking good for us as i still can't find any video tutorials out there so im assuming that its super hard to do
please can anyone assist?
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not looking good for us as i still can't find any video tutorials out there so im assuming that its super hard to do
please can anyone assist?
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lol i chickened out eventually. and im still using my not-so-perfect housing as im reluctant to change it myself while being too stingy to pay a pro to do it.
I figured its a long shot, but you guys are a tremendous resource. I've scoured google trying to find a forum dedicated to hardware repair, but to no avail. I have a mt3g that my dog got a hold of. The phone turns on and works properly, but the glass screen is shattered as is the inside LCD. The entire front casing is chewed and needs to be replaced. I have access to a lot of phone parts and may be able to get myself a water damaged mt3g with a working front screen. Assuming I can do this, can anyone give me insight into replacing the front casing/screen. Any particular problems I might run into? Things to look out for? Just advice in general would be awesome. If anyone has experience doing this it'd be a great help. Thanks!
Hi,
maybe some of you can give me some tips.
I would like to exchange the housing (due to cracks everywhere). I also got a replacement housing.
I just tried to open the housing. I was able to detach the back cover, but was not able to remove the front cover as the screen seems to be fixed to the "touch screen" part of the front cover.
Can some body help me finding instructions how to change the cover of the device?
Thanks a lot.
Dirk
sorry i have no experience, but this will help you to take it apart. good luck
http://www.smartdeviceresource.com/tutorials/treo-pro-disassembly-guide/
Great!
Thanks a lot, that helps so far. I will start destroying my Treo ;-)
haha, well be careful. one bad move and its time for a new phone/case
glad i could help someone out on a forum that helps me so much =]
Hi i have looked just about everywhere i can find and have been unable to find any sort of concrete information, if anyone has themselves replaced the digitizer how did you go about doing it? As of now i am unable to tell if it is possible to take the screen off from the front and snake the connector back through where the other one went and just hook it all in that way (it is my understanding that it is held in by double sided tape making this possible) thus avoiding taking it apart piece by piece, or if i will have to take the entire unit apart piece by piece to do the install(also i suppose if anyone knows a few specific screws that will release the whole insides as one unit it would be very helpful). Anyways anyone with any experience doing this your advice would be greatly appreciated and if not i suppose i will be tinkering with it and try to figure it out on my own.
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Hi i have looked just about everywhere i can find and have been unable to find any sort of concrete information, if anyone has themselves replaced the digitizer how did you go about doing it? As of now i am unable to tell if it is possible to take the screen off from the front and snake the connector back through where the other one went and just hook it all in that way (it is my understanding that it is held in by double sided tape making this possible) thus avoiding taking it apart piece by piece, or if i will have to take the entire unit apart piece by piece to do the install(also i suppose if anyone knows a few specific screws that will release the whole insides as one unit it would be very helpful). Anyways anyone with any experience doing this your advice would be greatly appreciated and if not i suppose i will be tinkering with it and try to figure it out on my own.
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Try youtube. I found one for the eepad tf101 i think http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-6dKsGJ4VY&feature=plcp its the best reference you can get...otherwise keep trying repair websites I think Ifixit would be a good place ( although I can't be 100% sure). I dont know for sure but it seems that the lcd and the digitiser are most likely adhered together, most capacitive displays are these days are; so the best option would be to use a heat gun to seperate the two or i guess a hairdryer. But thats after you remove all the frame and stuff off it lololol. So you might just have to spend at LEAST two days with nothing to do besides repair...If it happened to me and if asus voided my warranty or i ran out of warranty I would do it...considering I have experience with repairing laptop lcds and phones, so I guess I would be brave enough to try. Otherwise the cost of repair is 200+...and by comparing replacement digitisers http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Asus-EeePad-Transformer-TF300-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Glass-Replacement-Brand-New-/280929374154?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4168b20fca#ht_4213wt_1397 this being the cheapest, you might have to look at the most viable option here. Hope this helps. Goodluck