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I broke the lcd screen on my XDA IIi , does anybody know where to get a new one , and how to install it
Please help
Thank you

another question, do all XDAs : XDA, XDA2 , 2i , I-mates and Audiovox PPC4100 , XV6600 have the same lcd sreens, because I have being thinking of buying the used cheaper model and replace the screen on my XDA2i

lamatao said:
I broke the lcd screen on my XDA IIi , does anybody know where to get a new one , and how to install it
Please help
Thank you
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i have buy the imate pda2 lcd, from www.runpda.com (ebay seller)
very good seller, fast ship , the total 140 euro ship inclused)
bye

lamatao said:
I broke the lcd screen on my XDA IIi , does anybody know where to get a new one , and how to install it
Please help
Thank you
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I got the screen from here, http://www.runpda.com/ , it cost £93.00
including shipping. But I got stung by customs for £38.00 Tax, rip-off, so it cost me £131.00 in total. I've bought from this part of the world (Asia) before and not been charged by taxman, its just the luck of the draw.
Someone suggested this place in the UK, but I had already ordered, if anybody tries this one, post costs etc for everyone. Mobile Repair Centre in London. 177a North end road 0207 610 3103.
I used this manual to open case, all the instructions are ok,
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Himalaya/Himalaya-Service-Manual/
The only bit that is confusing is the opening of the black plastic cover, basically follow manuals instructions to open cover by pen holder side, then slid a thin piece of plastic in the gap and slid along (I made a plastic tool from cutting a thickish plastic bottle). In the picture it looks like you place it in the SD slot, this is not the case, just slid along the edge of the gap you have created by the pen holder.

i havn t pay Tax, you must tell to runpda, please write GIFT on the package

Which of these Fascias is worth purchasing for me?

I've recently got on Xplore 1.1 and started upgrading my phone. By the looks of it, an O2 XDA Trion seems to be unlikely (availability and also some new developments) to reach my hands. I am considering getting a replacement fascia from eBay but am not sure which I should get and why. My phone works very well with the exception that the stylus is falling out (fixed temporarily by using the paper bag trick) and a few falls left the fascia chipped and scratched. The primary D-pad,call keys and soft keys seem a little dirty but they don't look too bad.
I am looking at this full housing which is at 40 pounds, and this A-grade (does this mean brand new or what?) housing without the d-pad and surrounding keys for almost 30 pounds.
Truthfully, I don't want to spend a lot but I am hesitant to send my device back as it works a treat (ht545 G3 unit so I doubt 4GB SD works but I never actually filled an entire GB so at worst I might get a San Disk High Speed 2GB mini SD later on). I am also intending to obtain a full Invisible shield for the wizard as it seems to be damn near impossible to find a black silicone case for the wizard (without the unbreakable screen cover; I just want to slap on a brando protector like the one I have on now).
So which of those two should I get and what the hell is A-grade?

I Bought a dummy wizard phone for 10$,
It worked just fine, all the part are exctly the same....
(i bought it from ebay , so try to have a look....)
good luck
Tom

Well that's a great idea but what do you call them exactly? I can't find such things?

AsGF2MX said:
Well that's a great idea but what do you call them exactly? I can't find such things?
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Yep they are called exactly that - Dummy Phones

Granted this is on the ebay us site, but it may help you out. They are cheap so maybe it would be less een with shipping than buying from a shop in the uk.
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=mda+dummy&category0=

jimmymotek said:
I Bought a dummy wizard phone for 10$,
It worked just fine, all the part are exctly the same....
(i bought it from ebay , so try to have a look....)
good luck
Tom
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Good idea but I think the housing of a dummy is glued. If not, then i would be interested on buying a HTC Wizard dummy (I dont like the cingular )

WizeMan said:
Good idea but I think the housing of a dummy is glued. If not, then i would be interested on buying a HTC Wizard dummy (I dont like the cingular )
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I bought a dummy phone thinking I'd be able to use the housing. Unfortunately I was wrong. There are numerous reasons why the one I've got wouldn't work: it's glued, but buttons don't all work, the mini-SD slot isn't cut through, etc.
If anyone would like the one I wasted my money on and you're willing to pay postage let me know.

Well, this morning I was searching for dummy phones and the only one I found was in Germany for around 30 Euros...thanks for the heads up that it won't work; you just save me from a major headache.
So once again, it boils down to the question which of those two I originally linked would be worth it (I sure as hell have no idea what A-grade means...should I ask the seller or...)?

A-Grade probably means premium quality...

WizeMan said:
A-Grade probably means premium quality...
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Well that item is actually gone and I found these two off eBay as well...
this for around 28 pounds - original O2 Housing (says "EXCELLENT CONDITION ALL ROUND. LIKE BRAND NEW" so probably not brand new).
this for around 29 pounds which looks like a fake or at least is missing the O2 logo and is said to be 95% new (What's that mean?)
I don't have a T6 which the second one comes with and the first guy will throw in for an extra 2.99 - making both approximately the same price. So is the saving of 10 pounds, when compared with the brand new housing listed earlier, worth it?
Also found this keypad (d pad, soft key, call key and email) for another 10 pounds almost but as I only have one little ding...I doubt I need it.
EDIT: After a lot of thought, I am going to order from the guy above who has the XDA mini S cover (with O2 logo) and toss in 2.99 for the T6 screw driver as well). I am also going to get the black silicone case with that unbreakable cover. I just hope I'm making a good investment. As all in all, it'll cost me around 40 pounds (with the protector and all).
Now the only thing bugging me is how do I transfer the stickers and warranty labels cleanly?

Where to find replacement face/buttons

I am looking to replace the front face (mines all scratched up) of my tilt (kaiser) and/or the front buttons since they are destroyed (silver is peeling off of them). I can't seem to find anyone on ebay though. Any cheap sources that anyone knows about?

http://cnn.cn/shop/8925-tilt-kaiser-c-277_448.html
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=ti...d=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=tilt+front&_osacat=0
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=tilt+keypad&_sacat=See-All-Categories
if it were me, i would get the ones from cnn.cn

Me too
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http://cnn.cn/shop/8925-tilt-kaiser-c-277_448.html
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=ti...d=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=tilt+front&_osacat=0
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=tilt+keypad&_sacat=See-All-Categories
if it were me, i would get the ones from cnn.cn
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I agree. I got mine there actually didn't get the original tilt ones I got the ones. With silver only in the midle. Just make sure to get the right ones.
Mr. P.P.

Can i remove things from a dummy phone?

I'm soon gonna buy an used Sony Ericsson Xperia, but the thing is that it's battery cover and front buttons are a little scratched. I was thinking of buying a full housing but soon changed my mind due to it's price(80€). And besides, i don't need a new Qwerty keyboard and camera cover. So i checked for a dummy phone, which has a price of 25€. I was thinking, is it possible to remove it's battery cover and front buttons and place them on a real Xperia X1?
Here is the link to the dummy phone: http://cnn.cn/shop/sonyericsson-xperia-dummy-phone-p-6107.html

why dont u call sony ericsson and tell them about ur battery cover? i did and got a new one few days ago

spikegotti said:
why dont u call sony ericsson and tell them about ur battery cover? i did and got a new one few days ago
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I'm from Slovenia. No support from Sony Ericsson
Thanks anyway, spikegotti.
Does anyone know if it's possible what i asked?

if u have anyone livin in the usa or uk u can still call and have them ship it to the other address, or buy one from cnn, only 10 usd

spikegotti said:
if u have anyone livin in the usa or uk u can still call and have them ship it to the other address, or buy one from cnn, only 10 usd
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I know some people from UK and USA, but then again, the shipping will cost some money. And besides, It's not just about the battery cover, but about the front buttons too. That's is why i'm asking if Dummy phone parts are removeable. If they aren't, then i'll just buy a battery cover from Cnn, as you suggested.
So, do you maybe know if it's possible to disassemble a dummy phone?
Thanks for you answers

Just buy a battery cover from ebay or something.

shipping should not be much dude, i got SE to post my cover to my mother in the USA which the paid for, she only paid about $4.00 usd to post the package here (barbados) regular post...it took about a week
i dont know anything about dummy phones except that they do not make them 100% like the original

Nope, dummy phone parts are usually not removable... at least, not in the way you want them to be XD None of the ones where I work are, so I'd say it's a safe assumption that you'd be better off buying new parts.

Xenithflare said:
Nope, dummy phone parts are usually not removable... at least, not in the way you want them to be XD None of the ones where I work are, so I'd say it's a safe assumption that you'd be better off buying new parts.
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That was the answer i was looking for. Thank you!
P.S. Does anyone maybe know where i can get front buttons? I searched all over the net and i can't find them

SlashSpeed said:
P.S. Does anyone maybe know where i can get front buttons? I searched all over the net and i can't find them
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The front buttons seems to be included in a front cover. See for yourself here: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/x1-front-cover-p19247.htm

Avarell_Dalton said:
The front buttons seems to be included in a front cover. See for yourself here: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/x1-front-cover-p19247.htm
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Thanks for the link. Helped me a lot. But, is it possible to buy front cover and battery cover together?
Like this: http://mobile.brando.com/sony-erics...ment-front-battery-cover_p04302c0670d088.html
Just with the soft buttons included?

It appears to me being a f***ing nightmare to change the housing of the X1...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elgC8hwHfYQ&

SlashSpeed said:
Thanks for the link. Helped me a lot. But, is it possible to buy front cover and battery cover together?
Like this: http://mobile.brando.com/sony-erics...ment-front-battery-cover_p04302c0670d088.html
Just with the soft buttons included?
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Well, mobilefun sells both parts, just not bundled (battery cover £17.56). I suppose you're looking for a cheeper price and there I can't help you. I've shopped at mobilefun before and they work flawlessly even with orders abroad as in my case.
GL, A.D

Avarell_Dalton said:
Well, mobilefun sells both parts, just not bundled (battery cover £17.56). I suppose you're looking for a cheeper price and there I can't help you. I've shopped at mobilefun before and they work flawlessly even with orders abroad as in my case.
GL, A.D
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Well thanks for the help. The faceplate looks really awesome, but i think it's overpriced. At lease in my opinion.
You can see for the battery cover which is £17.56(about 18€?), while on the cnn.cn is only 10.99€(about 8€). It's a shame they don't sell the faceplate tho

Battery cover on the dummy phone is plastic. The battery cover is the same piece as the entire bottom housing.

On the back of the screen when the keyboard is open...those little rubber screw covers have fallen off on my xperia! Any idea where i can get some from can they be removed from a dummy phone ?
Thanks

MyTouch/Sapphire housing

Hey all! I just wanted to share what I found. Not to sure if anyone found this and or mentioned it here somewhere. I looked around and saw another post asking about it. But thats all I saw. I am not sure how easy it is to dis-assemble the device and or how well the housing varies with hardware. I changed my T-Mobile Wing into the HTC 4520 with housing replacement, yes they were the exact same hardware wise yet some components were off some how. I had changed more then a few others that wanted the HTC branded housing and same so idk. I'm going to order one of these soon so i will share with pics of my experience unless someone does it first. Here you all go.
http://www.truesupplier.com/_search.php?page=1&q=htc+magic
ps: trackballs too!!!!!!!!

Nice! Too bad the custom ones are ugly as hell

Nice I was JUST looking for housings. Thanks for the heads up!

Just in case you guys aren't aware, 32A and 32B motherboards are different, so a HTC Magic housing will not fit a MyTouch, and vice versa.

masr1979 said:
Just in case you guys aren't aware, 32A and 32B motherboards are different, so a HTC Magic housing will not fit a MyTouch, and vice versa.
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ya i had a feeling about this. but i think im still gonna try and see what needs to be modded. you never know, htc might have made the molds the same so they dont lose on machining time. like i said in op my wing and the 4520 were off by just a lil but i still got it to work 100%. I only had to switch out the keyboards so i bet this will probably work. I will get it and try it out for mt3g users.

iPhone iWing said:
ya i had a feeling about this. but i think im still gonna try and see what needs to be modded. you never know, htc might have made the molds the same so they dont lose on machining time. like i said in op my wing and the 4520 were off by just a lil but i still got it to work 100%. I only had to switch out the keyboards so i bet this will probably work. I will get it and try it out for mt3g users.
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I'm speaking from personal experience. I bought a G2 case from ebay, and the case has some holes on the opposite side of where the MyTouch case has them. I ordered a second one and had to return it because despite asking the seller in advance if it indeed was for a MyTouch and not an HTC branded phone they didn't have the right one. I've seen recently that some have started popping out on ebay that state "will fit US models" or something to that effect, these should be safe. My advice is to ask before you buy if it will fit a T-Mobile MyTouch, and what happens if it doesn't fit after you order it.

yep i can confirm. the thickness is different. but i managed to match them i have a 32a front and back pannel (black). And 32b middle section (silver UK Vodafone stock). This works just fine. Otherwise your vibration motor will never work since it is to tight.

zmesler said:
yep i can confirm. the thickness is different. but i managed to match them i have a 32a front and back pannel (black). And 32b middle section (silver UK Vodafone stock). This works just fine. Otherwise your vibration motor will never work since it is to tight.
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I double that, I just figuered that out the other day while I was trying to change the housing for my magic.

I was wondering if anyone has found a source for a housing replacement that will automatically fit the 32B? I am in search of one and can't seem to find one. I found some that say mytouch compatible but I think they will have the same issue as mentioned here about being different on the inside.
Thanks.

typedink said:
I was wondering if anyone has found a source for a housing replacement that will automatically fit the 32B? I am in search of one and can't seem to find one. I found some that say mytouch compatible but I think they will have the same issue as mentioned here about being different on the inside.
Thanks.
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Same here. In need of a new housing. There must be SOMEWHERE we can get one. Anyone? Help!

Temporarily said:
Same here. In need of a new housing. There must be SOMEWHERE we can get one. Anyone? Help!
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I'm also looking for a housing that will be compatible with my MT3G, it looks pretty banged up.

yea the housings cause vibrator problems.

I bring great news, I e-mailed cnn.cn asking when they will have MT3G housings in stock and they replied saying they should have it in stock in early march.

iPhone iWing said:
Hey all! I just wanted to share what I found. Not to sure if anyone found this and or mentioned it here somewhere. I looked around and saw another post asking about it. But thats all I saw. I am not sure how easy it is to dis-assemble the device and or how well the housing varies with hardware. I changed my T-Mobile Wing into the HTC 4520 with housing replacement, yes they were the exact same hardware wise yet some components were off some how. I had changed more then a few others that wanted the HTC branded housing and same so idk. I'm going to order one of these soon so i will share with pics of my experience unless someone does it first. Here you all go.
http://www.truesupplier.com/_search.php?page=1&q=htc+magic
ps: trackballs too!!!!!!!!
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I bought one of the housings available from the website posted in the OP (and quoted above). The only part of my MT3G that was messed up and scratched was the front face plate, so I didn't bother trying to swap out the rest of the housing. The face plate fits perfectly and looks awesome. The chrome buttons and HTC logo instead of the T-Mobile logo give it a much nicer look. $17 to make my phone look nicer and brand new again is not a bad deal at all.
I'd actually be willing to bet that, with some minor modifications to the middle section of the housing, we could get this entire kit to fit our MT3G's. We'd need to drill a tiny hole for the mic (the one that shipped to me has the mic hole on the opposite side), and perhaps cut away at some of the plastic near the vibration motor to allow it to move freely, but it should work. I might try this if I get bored. I'll let you know if I have any success.
Thanks for posting the site.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300400807287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300400807287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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I bought from this guy, and he has sent me the wrong size screwdriver. Check out his feedback first, it's not very reassuring.

alliekhat said:
I bought from this guy, and he has sent me the wrong size screwdriver. Check out his feedback first, it's not very reassuring.
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Other than the screwdrivers, was the housing nice?

KAwAtA said:
Other than the screwdrivers, was the housing nice?
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It was okay, but just okay. It definitely looks like OEM product, even down to the fact that the HTC branding was tinged blue instead of being silver and the middle chassis part was cracked. I waited 3 weeks for it to arrive in this condition, and I'm still struggling to get a refund from him so I can try another seller. Don't waste your time with him.
I did notice one or two listings on ebay actually do say original not OEM, one in particular from the UK, going to give one of those a try.

alliekhat said:
It was okay, but just okay. It definitely looks like OEM product, even down to the fact that the HTC branding was tinged blue instead of being silver and the middle chassis part was cracked. I waited 3 weeks for it to arrive in this condition, and I'm still struggling to get a refund from him so I can try another seller. Don't waste your time with him.
I did notice one or two listings on ebay actually do say original not OEM, one in particular from the UK, going to give one of those a try.
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Let us know who you get it from. I dropped mine and there are little chips around the phone, I'd like to replace the housing eventually.

guys I need a housing for my Tmobile Mytouch without 3.5 mm jack ASAP. my back looks like crap, and scratched like hell.
here are 2 different ones from ebay. can you guys tell me if it will fit? I mean the pic does say "tmobile" and I am waiting from the sellers to hit back.
both of em are shipped from hong kong
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280476103537&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290413949633
btw both are similar products but 2 different sellers.
none of those come with screws. and one of them states, I would need existing "screw holes" idk what that means, I believe these "screw holes" are already inside my pre existing housing (stock).
sorry but these guys are foreign sellers and have bad communication skills, most of there responses are half assed.