Hey all
I'm thinking of getting a Pure, because they are much cheaper right now than the D2s, but I really prefer the Diamond 2 looks. I've read here that there's an issue with the Pure's antenna not fitting on the Diamond 2's housing, so I was wondering: Is it possible to purchase a D2 housing that comes with an antenna, since I just know that there aren't any spare D2 antennas for sale? Or is there any way to adapt the Pure's antenna to the D2's housing? I would even settle for being able to transplant it into a T-Mobile MDA V housing, if that would work better than the D2's housing...
Has anybody else tried this? Is it at all possible? Thanks
Not sure about your specific question, but you should read about all of the digitizer issues with the TD2. The Pure does not suffer from this issue for the most part. Just my $.02 worth.
Bruce Inman said:
Not sure about your specific question, but you should read about all of the digitizer issues with the TD2. The Pure does not suffer from this issue for the most part. Just my $.02 worth.
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I've read that the TD2 digitizer is oversensitive and that can lead to its loosing functionality over time if it's kept without a cover rubbing against jeans pockets etc, is this what you mean? In any case, the options I currently have, due to my budget mostly, would mean that I would forcibly have to purchase a new housing/digitizer ($30-$40 extra, but still better than any TD2's price) for my phone anyways, I would just much rather get a TD2 or even a MDA V housing/digitizer to replace the Pure's...
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I've read that the TD2 digitizer is oversensitive and that can lead to its loosing functionality over time if it's kept without a cover rubbing against jeans pockets etc, is this what you mean? In any case, the options I currently have, due to my budget mostly, would mean that I would forcibly have to purchase a new housing/digitizer ($30-$40 extra, but still better than any TD2's price) for my phone anyways, I would just much rather get a TD2 or even a MDA V housing/digitizer to replace the Pure's...
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Search on Newton Rings. Digitizer fails for no apparent reason.
Yes you could replace it if you could find the antenna + housing, they will work together perfectly. I was going to do it myself if it weren't for the digitizer problems, but who knows if it will happen to you. My recommendation: get a hard case
cmstackar said:
Yes you could replace it if you could find the antenna + housing, they will work together perfectly. I was going to do it myself if it weren't for the digitizer problems, but who knows if it will happen to you. My recommendation: get a hard case
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Thank you... I guess it will be extremely hard to find someone else that has done this before then. Any ideas as to where to find the antenna for the Pure that would make it fit into the TD2 housing??
I've been looking for a long time now for a TD2 antenna, and have found nothing. You could always buy a real TD2 and switch out the motherboard, but the cost would be pretty high
cmstackar said:
I've been looking for a long time now for a TD2 antenna, and have found nothing. You could always buy a real TD2 and switch out the motherboard, but the cost would be pretty high
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LOL If I could afford a real TD2, this would all be a moot point anyways Thanks, man, as discouraging as the news is, it's better than wasting time in an impossible task.
Say, would I have the same issues if I were to try to transplant a Pure into a T-Mobile MDA V Housing as with the TD2 housing?
The Simple answer is no.
You won't have so much luck with this; you will have alot of problems. If you want the looks if a td2, just buy one. Otherwise, don't even bother. You might want to wait until the td3 comes out someday lol
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Hi,
I'm asking for some guidance from the people who have actually changed their housing on the Xperia.
I bought a silver one with some cracks, and some marks on the housing. However, €60 for a brand new black housing would be a good deal for me, as long as I would manage to replace it succesfully.
I changed the housing on my SE P1i from the silver one to a black one before, and already found that quite hard, and now that I've seen the instruction video and read the service manual on how to change the housing, I'm a bit hesitant about replacing it, in the fear that I would break my new €200 smartphone.
So, have any of you done this, how hard was it, and how much experience did you already have dis- and reassembling phones?
Also: Did any of you manage to break anything in the process?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for my bad English,
Ed Banger
check this out:
For front: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcDqyEyC_HY
& rear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWDurQrRt-Y
I think you can get complete housing for approx $100 if you shop around. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....Category=20345&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1
Hi I also would like to change my housing because of some cracks, this is my first time. so will it be really difficult for a newbie?
also, where to buy to get the cheapest yet legit?
I found this cnn.cn is it safe everyone? it currently offers 79.99 USD for the full housing. is that the market price? thanks guys.
I changed a lot of phone houses and the one of xperia is easyer than nokia ones. if you follow the instructial movie on youtube you will not have any problem there are some dificult places.
here read this thread its posted by Crank1 its his experiance with changing the housing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550258
80 Dollar is the market price i think the cheaper ones are used or not originaly SE housing.
goog luck with changin the housing.
thanks for the reply, now its quite a dilemma which one I should buy, the used one is 43AUD while the new one is almost 100AUD. Is the new one really worth it? The used one description says its fascia while the 100AUD is OEM. any suggestion would be great. thanks
much harder than it looks
vietdoan20062006
I did it last week
Hi Ed,
See my post for info....hope it helps & good luck!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550258
Can't read lol
Ooops, just noticed Commodoor had already given you the link. Hope it helped.
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Ooops, just noticed Commodoor had already given you the link. Hope it helped.
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Yhea i beat yha
I did buy a new housing for 80$ and i did get buy a hard case for preventing it getting scratches.
so what did you do, you gonna give it a try?
80$ for housing, it must be gold housing to be charged at the price,
seriously, checkout ebay, amazon they offer lots cheaper.
i would pay $20 for housing only
Ive done a few already, not too hard if you know what you doing and be careful.
I have changed the housing of my Xperia partly. Read the story here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4403612&postcount=14
It's quite easy if the housing fits well, the cheap housing does not fit very well....
hey guys... i dont really want to change my housing cause its more or less 100%...
HOWEVER i have a slight problem with the screen not being tight (mate has the black one and apparently they dont have the problem - and i can feel his one doesnt move a mm when its extended... whereas mine has a slight give)
whats the best method to tighten it?
(will it be obvious when i pry it apart?)
ryousuke said:
hey guys... i dont really want to change my housing cause its more or less 100%...
HOWEVER i have a slight problem with the screen not being tight (mate has the black one and apparently they dont have the problem - and i can feel his one doesnt move a mm when its extended... whereas mine has a slight give)
whats the best method to tighten it?
(will it be obvious when i pry it apart?)
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I had the same problem. after i changed mine housing and made it black it was gone. maybe the black ones are a little bit better
The silver is so much nicer looking thou
the black looks weird with a silver kb
but thatsjust me
anyone have a silver model which screen is as the black unit? (i.e not flexing)
ryousuke said:
The silver is so much nicer looking thou
the black looks weird with a silver kb
but thatsjust me
anyone have a silver model which screen is as the black unit? (i.e not flexing)
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yhea i have to admit the keyboard looks weird but the front is black and that looks weird on the silver one. so you have to make a choice. people see the front first and that makes the impression
So my touch all of a sudden stoped working. I tried everything including hard resseting. Then I noticed that at the top left corner, the screen was sticking out or something, it was much higher tan the surounding metal. When I tried peelinig it back I saw the underneath plastic of the diamond. So I stopped peeling it, and for some reason now, my screen is responsive again. Did my digitizer stick to my screen and unpeeling it unstuck or something. I'm worried I have a hardware problem I temporarily fixed. The top left area where the word htc is, is kind of wrinkly and not flat and taught like the rest of the screen like a piece of plasticd is on top of it or the plastic is disorted. It was that way before I tried to peel it back.
Definitely collapsed layers of the digitizer.
Does this mean I should get my digitizer replaced? I have the UK Diamond 2 so I am not sure where I would send it to get it fixed. Is this problem likely to happen again? And i'm a bit confused on why you said collapsed layers, does the digitizer have multiple layers?
it probs would be best to contact HTC UK customer services on their website. they will give you more information
how long have you had it, if less than a year then it may come under a warranty repair
but don't quote me on that.
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Does this mean I should get my digitizer replaced? I have the UK Diamond 2 so I am not sure where I would send it to get it fixed. Is this problem likely to happen again? And i'm a bit confused on why you said collapsed layers, does the digitizer have multiple layers?
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Search the forum for 'digitizer' or 'newton rings' to learn more about the issue. It does seem to be a common problem with the Topaz, but not so much with the Pure. Yes, it has 2 layers. There are also detailed replacement instructions if you search.
If I leave the problem as is since its working now, will the problem return or get worse? I bought it on ebay so I'm not sure I am under warrenty and the previous owner I believe got it in May 2009 so its been over a year. Also I did not have oily rings or anything visible on my screen when I had the problem. So I'm guessing my digitizer pieces got stuck as opposed to having Newton rings. Also could I send it somewhere besides HTC UK to get the digitizer fixed. I'm iff about replacing it myself especialy since it seems to require soldering.
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If I leave the problem as is since its working now, will the problem return or get worse? I bought it on ebay so I'm not sure I am under warrenty and the previous owner I believe got it in May 2009 so its been over a year.
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I suspect it will return. You may want to start searching for the part, I don't believe they cost too much, but you would do better to prepare of the worse.
Thanks. I checked ebay and their cheap, but I'm more concerned about installing it.
I bought the Pure in November. Since then its been in a case 100% of the time, NO drops, NO water damage. Last week it developed the "spot" shown on the picture. It looks like a thumbprint, almost. Its unlocked, hard spl'ed, and was running a custom ROM but I reflashed to stock ROM in desperation. I am just stumped and more than a little ticked off-I mean I bought it unsubsidized and it crapped out quicker than my husbands $20.00 Nokia. The touchscreen does function normally though. I contacted HTC, who told me to contact AT&T. I'm guess I'm trying to figure out if its worth trying to replace the digitizer or just sell it to gazelle.com for the 50 bucks they offered. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Hello, I've had this problem on my diamond2, I took it to my operator and they program from replacing the front panel, the problem is that the digitizer glued to the screen. Good luck and I hope I have helped!
Thank you, that does help! I'll call AT&T now.
I had the same problem just sent it into ATT to get fixed.
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Unfortunately, I have seen it. I'm seeing it right now- take a look at the attachments.... So this is possibly not the display itself and may be the digitizer fusing somehow with the display, huh?/ Would anyone know where to get the take- apart for this phone??? Actually, what AT&T is calling the Pure is the HTC Warhawk ST6356- I paid cash for mine so I wouldn't have to commit, so sending or calling AT&T probably won't help me....
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Unfortunately, I have seen it. I'm seeing it right now- take a look at the attachments.... So this is possibly not the display itself and may be the digitizer fusing somehow with the display, huh?/ Would anyone know where to get the take- apart for this phone??? Actually, what AT&T is calling the Pure is the HTC Warhawk ST6356- I paid cash for mine so I wouldn't have to commit, so sending or calling AT&T probably won't help me....
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Search for newton rings, you may be able to fix it by applying duct tape and trying to separate the layers.
Otherwise you will find digitizer replacement instructions if you search here.
its same to meee
how to fix it
I had this problem before, after my phone had a 1 feet fall to the ground. Surprisingly, it slowly went away. After a few days, it's totally gone! Lucky me!
Hardstarburst said:
Unfortunately, I have seen it. I'm seeing it right now- take a look at the attachments.... So this is possibly not the display itself and may be the digitizer fusing somehow with the display, huh?/ Would anyone know where to get the take- apart for this phone??? Actually, what AT&T is calling the Pure is the HTC Warhawk ST6356- I paid cash for mine so I wouldn't have to commit, so sending or calling AT&T probably won't help me....
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That's LCD internal bleeding, fixed a few with that issue.
LCD is simple to replace & the digitizer is a little harder as it is bonded to the front casing.
The LCD % digitizer are totally separate & are not bonded as some people suggest.
The Diamond 2 is one of the easiest HTC devices to dismantle which is fortunate as the quality of LCD & digitizers mean you need to dismantle them frequently.
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I bought the Pure in November. Since then its been in a case 100% of the time, NO drops, NO water damage. Last week it developed the "spot" shown on the picture. It looks like a thumbprint, almost. Its unlocked, hard spl'ed, and was running a custom ROM but I reflashed to stock ROM in desperation. I am just stumped and more than a little ticked off-I mean I bought it unsubsidized and it crapped out quicker than my husbands $20.00 Nokia. The touchscreen does function normally though. I contacted HTC, who told me to contact AT&T. I'm guess I'm trying to figure out if its worth trying to replace the digitizer or just sell it to gazelle.com for the 50 bucks they offered. Thanks for any help you can offer.
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this is definitely the digitiser problem. I have the same problem for almost one year, but i manneget to overcome it with the solution i have discribed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5496201&postcount=78
i do not exactly what it is and why does it happening. but you can order a new digitiser from ebay for 5-10 USD and install it by your self, of course if your have applied for waranty repair already and they have refused to you.
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That's LCD internal bleeding, fixed a few with that issue.
LCD is simple to replace & the digitizer is a little harder as it is bonded to the front casing.
The LCD % digitizer are totally separate & are not bonded as some people suggest.
The Diamond 2 is one of the easiest HTC devices to dismantle which is fortunate as the quality of LCD & digitizers mean you need to dismantle them frequently.
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Mister b, did you say you fixed a few of the ATT HTC Pure with this issue?? It seems fairly straightforward to replace, all except for the lower portion of the case. I can take the screws out of the top and I see how it comes apart, but it is still somehow attached at the bottom and I have pulled as hard as I dare. This phone is my "daily driver" I can't destroy it in an attempt to fix it. Any idea where I can get a take-apart manual or vid for the Pure, or do you know how the bottom portion attaches?
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Mister b, did you say you fixed a few of the ATT HTC Pure with this issue?? It seems fairly straightforward to replace, all except for the lower portion of the case. I can take the screws out of the top and I see how it comes apart, but it is still somehow attached at the bottom and I have pulled as hard as I dare. This phone is my "daily driver" I can't destroy it in an attempt to fix it. Any idea where I can get a take-apart manual or vid for the Pure, or do you know how the bottom portion attaches?
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I think on your model mentioned 2 lower screws are hidden under removable trim panel under buttons !
Youtube for a dismantling guide or look in wiki section.
[Q] Intending to sell the Diamond. Good idea to replace housing & digitizer first?
Okay, here is the deal. I am not actuallly sure if I will sell my Diamond at the end or not, but the chances are 50/50. But one thing is sure: The present digitizer is badly scratched and at times the phone needs almost stabbing in order to work.
And the rest of the housing (body) is not in top condition either, with chips, marks and scratches all over. The phone is presentable, but only barely.
I plan to either sell the phone (as 'personally reconditioned') or even keep it if I am well impressed with the result (or give it to my father).
Do you think it is worth it, or will there be barely any increase in selling power?
Thank you.
Hi everyone,
After 1 and half years my screen has broke yesterday, it fell a stupid fall on charger and broke from top speaker side, even though screen protector is on and case is on. It is what it is.
I am not planning to replace this device, I'll fix screen, so any recommendations? Anyone experienced screen replacement? Did you send it back to supplier or you replaced it your self?
Should I get screen replacement with frame or just screen and I keep my frame?( Not a scratch on my frame). Any place you recommend to get new screen?
Should I use T7000 glue or is there something better?
Any advises to consider while fixing it?
Any comment is appreciated.
My first question would be, have you ever done a screen replacement before? Because if you haven't then I'll recommend taking it to a reputable repair shop nearby considering you are not planning to buy another phone. Also just get the screen fixed no point in changing the frame as you said it's in good shape. But if you really wanna experience the bliss and accomplishment that is fixing your own device then always follow IFixIt guides and before opening it up or ordering parts read about your device's repairability. Also asking your friends and other people around you for a good repair shop would be a good idea.
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My first question would be, have you ever done a screen replacement before? Because if you haven't then I'll recommend taking it to a reputable repair shop nearby considering you are not planning to buy another phone. Also just get the screen fixed no point in changing the frame as you said it's in good shape. But if you really wanna experience the bliss and accomplishment that is fixing your own device then always follow IFixIt guides and before opening it up or ordering parts read about your device's repairability. Also asking your friends and other people around you for a good repair shop would be a good idea.
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Hi,
regarding your first question, not for a mobile phone, because i know how to take care of my stuff, except this time (sigh). but of course i've done it for a laptop of my friend, and many many many electrical fixes. so do not worry about me doing it my self as it is my thing to do things my self.
regarding asking about the frame, i am asking this just to see if any one experienced replacing it without frame and how well was it sealed compared to pre and properly sealed. got my point?
Thanks for your valuable advice,
hassanaliyeh said:
Hi,
regarding your first question, not for a mobile phone, because i know how to take care of my stuff, except this time (sigh). but of course i've done it for a laptop of my friend, and many many many electrical fixes. so do not worry about me doing it my self as it is my thing to do things my self.
regarding asking about the frame, i am asking this just to see if any one experienced replacing it without frame and how well was it sealed compared to pre and properly sealed. got my point?
Thanks for your valuable advice,
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Okay, this means that it'll be easy for you to repair your device, as for the frame I think you can buy a silicone seal as well and comes in a plastic case so it'll be easy to line it up, even If it doesn't you can buy sealing glue and do it yourself, it'll definitely be much cheaper than getting the whole frame. I do get your point now.
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Okay, this means that it'll be easy for you to repair your device, as for the frame I think you can buy a silicone seal as well and comes in a plastic case so it'll be easy to line it up, even If it doesn't you can buy sealing glue and do it yourself, it'll definitely be much cheaper than getting the whole frame. I do get your point now.
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with frame it is just 35$ (AUD) more, around 20$ (USD). not much to save
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with frame it is just 35$ (AUD) more, around 20$ (USD). not much to save
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My question now is that the MI 11U has an AMOLED display that is really good like HDR10+, 1Billion colors, Dolby vision and, 1700 nits peak brightness, where did you find a screen this inexpensive for $20 aud?
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My question now is that the MI 11U has an AMOLED display that is really good like HDR10+, 1Billion colors, Dolby vision and, 1700 nits peak brightness, where did you find a screen this inexpensive for $20 aud?
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The frame is additional 20$..... Not the screen
hassanaliyeh said:
The frame is additional 20$..... Not the screen
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Oh okay, I thought it was weird, I hope you're able to fix your device and 20-35 would certainly be worth it if it did make the repair convenient for you.