I cracked my screen, time to replace - Nook Color General

I dropped my nook on the patio last night and I have a spiderweb series of cracks on it. Everything still works which is good. I've looked at a couple tutorials on the web for tearing it apart and it seems pretty easy. The only place I found to buy a new screen is this auction on ebay.
So, has anyone bought one from this place? Know of any others? ANyone here done a successful screen replacement?

A factory refurb is now $199 on eBay with free shipping. I think I would go with that and not mess with this, but if you want a challenge.......

I too need a new screen. I have a friend that basically makes a living repairing phones and replacing screens. I think he could do it, but I can't be sure that is the correct screen. Price seems a little high. I message that seller, but no response.
While I was at my friend's business talking about this, someone else called looking to replace a nook color.screen.

I cracked the screen on my first NC, and it's now a pile of parts waiting for a replacement. Side-note, thanks for that link...
It's really easy to change. If you've ever serviced electronics before, this is a no-brainer. No soldering required, all you need is a small flat blade driver or the proper T5 torx driver. I used the flat blade on my Leatherman. B-)

If you can take pictures on how to replace the screen or open a separate thread, that would rock!!

you can see pics of the teardown here.
or youtube video

Does that mean we can replace the battery-pack ourselves if there's replacement?

Yea, should be easy enough. It's adhered to the mounting plate, which needs to be removed to access the battery wires and connector.

Bestbuy sells a replacement battery from Nook.... Hence another +1012398414 to the nook

slider2828 said:
Bestbuy sells a replacement battery from Nook.... Hence another +1012398414 to the nook
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I doubt it's a Nook Color battery. Replacements for the original Nook are commonly available and easily changed.

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where can I get LCD replacement screwdrivers?

Can I get the T5 and T6 screwdrivers straight from home depot? I dont see it on their website.
I already know where I'm getting the screen and digitizer
Not sure about Home Depot, but you can get them here.
i got mine from home depot... it is one with a removable head.
it is this:
Husky 8-In-1 Precision Screwdriver
Model 74502
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100087664&N=10000003+90001+502868
diablc said:
i got mine from home depot... it is one with a removable head.
it is this:
Husky 8-In-1 Precision Screwdriver
Model 74502
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...3&productId=100087664&N=10000003+90001+502868
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Awesome thanks. Would a magnetic screwdriver be better for this job if I see one at the store?
Or does it handle the miniature screws just fine w/o the awesome power of magnetism?
Search for Torx. Amazon and many shops that sells through Amazon has a lot of them. I tried my local Home Depot, they had no idea what Torx was.
i replaced my lcd screen with parts from this seller on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/LCD-Display-Digitizer-for-HTC-TyTN-II-Kaiser-AT-T-8925_W0QQitemZ360088659657QQihZ023QQcategoryZ20336QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
it came in nicely packed. replaced my screen and it looks really nice.
it provides both screw drivers that are needed. you should consider ordering from this seller
anybody try this guy
seems pretty cheep
http://cgi.ebay.com/TOUCH-SCREEN-FOR-HTC-ATT-TILT-8925-REPAIR-REPLACEMENT_W0QQitemZ220281284126QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220281284126&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A1%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
it is partially magnetic... just enough so you don't lose it when you are trying to put it in... good luck..
can anyone get me a video of a kaiser lcd display replacement please? thanks

Dog chewed my phone!!

Hi,
My puppy decided he liked the look of my Kaiser and decided to have a chew on it, resulting in a cracked LCD screen, and teeth marks in the front cover and battery cover.
anyone have a suggestion where the best place for spare parts is??
I'm located in Australia.
thanks
Dazzler
Hi there ,
you may want to search the forum as many people had problems like yours (maybe not because of a dog though ). Try keywords like "spare parts kaiser".
Here is an example of an other post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333670
By doing this, I am sure you can find some good adresses (like here, here, here). You may want to simply try eBay as well.
CNN.CN
Duezeff is correct, I've had the best luck with cnn.cn in finding parts. At the time i was only interested in one LCD screen for a friend and saw that there was a discount for buying in bulk. Now I wish I had done so and set up my own little shop. Also, pay attention to what you're actually purchasing (which part of the touchscreen you are getting) and whether it is new or from a used phone.
Use Mike Channon's guides to disassemble and reassemble your phone and you should be set. it is very easy to do.
dazzler916 said:
Hi,
My puppy decided he liked the look of my Kaiser and decided to have a chew on it, resulting in a cracked LCD screen, and teeth marks in the front cover and battery cover.
anyone have a suggestion where the best place for spare parts is??
I'm located in Australia.
thanks
Dazzler
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Is there an Ebay in Australia? Always a good source of parts.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
EBay came up trumps, and my new LCD screen, digitiser and Case are on the way from Hong Kong.
dazzler916 said:
Thanks for all the suggestions.
EBay came up trumps, and my new LCD screen, digitiser and Case are on the way from Hong Kong.
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Just make sure you dont let your dog anywhere near it next time lol

costs to replace housing

Does anyone know how much HTC UK charge to replace the housing (not the screen or battery cover) of a HD2?
I would like to get mine changed but HTC UK want me to send in the phone before they will give an price!
Ouch! I hope you like the results... I'm curious about the price of that too. It's a bit early, but you might find a parts-only phone with a smashed screen or something and a suitable body.
go to truesuppliers webpage they have them for 80.00
brokendojca said:
go to truesuppliers webpage they have them for 80.00
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Do a google search before you buy there. I've read they sell cheap/poor quality stuff.
Looking too now. Mine has developed a crack that has spread from the battery slot to the edge of the screen.
i rang htc uk last friday asking about this. they said they could pick up the device next day. repair time would be 10 days. cost to replace all plastics (by this i assume they mean the main housing/battery cover. possibly the main body of the phone as well) £65. probably best to call them yourself to check that price. they said they would be in touch to let me know the price when the damage had been assessed by an engineer.
i didnt bother with this as my housing only has superficial damage so went looking for a good replacement. got one on order now. when it comes i'll post up a pic. check my thread for updates. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=851273

[Q] Is it possible to replace a broken screen

So after much deliberation over which tab to get I plumped for a nook HD, got a cracking deal via eBay, bought a memory card, installed android as a dual boot, absolutely loving it. Had it exactly one week and... dropped a bottle of beer and cracked the top of the screen. Haven't even had it long enough for the lovely leather case I ordered for it to arrive. Gutted.
Anyway, can someone please let me know if its possible to replace the screen and how much it would cost. I'm in the UK.
The nook is still usable as it is, if a little delicate, but the cracks will soon worsen I'm sure.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
greggo777 said:
So after much deliberation over which tab to get I plumped for a nook HD, got a cracking deal via eBay, bought a memory card, installed android as a dual boot, absolutely loving it. Had it exactly one week and... dropped a bottle of beer and cracked the top of the screen. Haven't even had it long enough for the lovely leather case I ordered for it to arrive. Gutted.
Anyway, can someone please let me know if its possible to replace the screen and how much it would cost. I'm in the UK.
The nook is still usable as it is, if a little delicate, but the cracks will soon worsen I'm sure.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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Don't you have a warranty?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
leapinlar said:
Don't you have a warranty?
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Probably not since he bought from ebay. Assuming it is used of course.
Haven't heard of any place that has replacement parts so far though.
blazingwolf said:
Probably not since he bought from ebay. Assuming it is used of course.
Haven't heard of any place that has replacement parts so far though.
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Well, he still might be able to get it fixed through B&N, even if he has to pay.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
Look around.com there is a tear down thread to see what you are getting into
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
I have already contacted B&N and they basically told me feck off as they have no repair centre. If it gets any worse then I'll see what options there are for fixing it myself. Gulp.
Thanks
yep, BN also says to throw the device out and get a new one when the battery is end of life. The advantage to buying from BN is that you can get the full replacement warranty at sales time.
FWIW, the warranty (standard 1 year for defects, or extra dollar replacement) from BN transfers with the device, so a used HD / HD+ does have that warranty. Sadly, it does not include damage sustained in bar fights.
I looked for the teardown and am only seeing one for the HD+ units (via the FCC) - it was originally described as an HD teardown, but it is not.
I'm not seeing a source for a 1440 x 900 IPS touchscreen display, let alone a 7" one but I know there are shops who can order spare iPhone screens and even fit them for you. Definitely worth calling one or two of those if you have any locally - they may only be able to source Apple replacements, or they may have a contact who can ask about these screens, too.
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I looked for the teardown and am only seeing one for the HD+ units (via the FCC) - it was originally described as an HD teardown, but it is not.
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Strange that you did not find this: [USER Tips] Nook HD+ teardown with images (+ video)
You need some part codes and etc? Just ask!
Similar situation - Nook HD+ screen cracked
datas0ft said:
Strange that you did not find this: [USER Tips] Nook HD+ teardown with images (+ video)
You need some part codes and etc? Just ask!
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I have a similar situation; HD+ fell out of my wife's purse while unloading our son from the car and it landed screen-down on the pavement, cracking the screen. My question is this: does the entire screen module need to be replaced, or can the glass be replaced separately (assuming I can locate a source)? What are the part numbers for these options, if you have them?
EyrminDraconis said:
I have a similar situation; HD+ fell out of my wife's purse while unloading our son from the car and it landed screen-down on the pavement, cracking the screen. My question is this: does the entire screen module need to be replaced, or can the glass be replaced separately (assuming I can locate a source)? What are the part numbers for these options, if you have them?
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Actually i not token screen itself apart yet. But i promise that do this and post results. Tomorrow i have free day that this not be done before Thursday Friday. More i think i do this on Saturday when i at work.
I wrote it before that seems Nook HD+ dont have glass digitizer but some kind of special durable plastic. Anyway, i make before research and then give response.

Can I change the battery myself

So my Nexus' battery has gotten deteriorated after so much usage. I used Accubattery to find out the rating and it showed 2500 mAh after a full charge, which I think is pretty bad. The problem is that there are is no Nexus market where I live. Even the local phone shops say they cant change it. So I was thinking about ordering the battery online and doing it myself. But sadly, the battery is internal and I have no experience whatsoever with electronics. Has anyone changed the battery themselves? What do you think I should do.
Pretty easy, if you buy a new one, don't buy a cheap replacement
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Td78lS_rfU
coremania said:
Pretty easy, if you buy a new one, don't buy a cheap replacement
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Td78lS_rfU
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Do you where i can find an original replacement online? Thanks (Dont know a lot about online ordering)
I guess eBay or Amazon, try to find a original one. May someone's here who already replaced one. I replaced it on my older phones, my nexus 6 battery is still good
I replaced mine a month ago. Not to difficult. The back cover is held on with double sided tape. Then 23 crazy small screws to remove. Thankfully they are all the same size. The 2 connectors to unclip from the main board and the mid frame hinges off from the top. The battery is glued onto the mid frame and the Qi charging coil is stuck on the battery. Carefully peel it off and put it on the new battery. Pay close attention to where you put it back as the connector end of the charging coil has to align with pads on the board. The replacement was bendable, and needed some tweaking to fit properly.
It took me about 45 minutes to complete.
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I replaced mine a month ago. Not to difficult. The back cover is held on with double sided tape. Then 23 crazy small screws to remove. Thankfully they are all the same size. The 2 connectors to unclip from the main board and the mid frame hinges off from the top. The battery is glued onto the mid frame and the Qi charging coil is stuck on the battery. Carefully peel it off and put it on the new battery. Pay close attention to where you put it back as the connector end of the charging coil has to align with pads on the board. The replacement was bendable, and needed some tweaking to fit properly.
It took me about 45 minutes to complete.
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Where did you purchase it from? I'm looking to replace mine too, but from the reviews I found many of them fail after a short period of time. Others lack reviews altogether. None of the Amazon listings look good to me and I don't know how legit the eBay ones are because it doesn't have reviews for specific products derived from specific sellers. The top two that seem the most legit to me are this eBay listing and Repairs Universe, from which I can't tell how legit it is.
Here's how mine held up today. I unplugged it at six this morning before I left for school and got home roughly an hour ago, so this is very close to not cutting it for me, especially on days where I'd have work in addition to school.
Got it on Amazon it was described as an OEM. Picked it out, screenshot to the GF, and it ended up under the Christmas tree.?
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What battery did you end up getting? I see Repairs Universe... and Amazon as good places, but I don't want a bum battery.
funkpod said:
What battery did you end up getting? I see Repairs Universe... and Amazon as good places, but I don't want a bum battery.
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See this thread
T3 not T4!
coremania said:
Pretty easy, if you buy a new one, don't buy a cheap replacement
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Td78lS_rfU
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I nearly stripped several screws using the larger Torx T4 driver recommended in this video instead of the T3 that fits these screws perfectly. I bought the replacement battery & T3 driver from eBay.
odontastic said:
I nearly stripped several screws using the larger Torx T4 driver recommended in this video instead of the T3 that fits these screws perfectly. I bought the replacement battery & T3 driver from eBay.
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Where were you when I was buying the wrong size torx driver!
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