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[Q] Smashed Glass

Hello,
I dropped my i9000 Yesterday, and unfortunately the glass over the navigation buttons smashed (it is still fully functional and the screen is not broken)
is it possible just to replace the outer glass, and if so how much would it cost?
cheers

they sell these sort of parts on ebay im not sure if they will have what your looking for,
there is a guy on here called 'iammodo' he does repairs on the SGS.. he may be able to give you some advice... just put his name in the search bar.
hope u get it fixed

azzledazzle said:
they sell these sort of parts on ebay im not sure if they will have what your looking for,
there is a guy on here called 'iammodo' he does repairs on the SGS.. he may be able to give you some advice... just put his name in the search bar.
hope u get it fixed
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At work checking XDA lol.
you can replace the just the Glass with skill and luck but would void the warranty as the ebay part would be a fake.
As the offical part is most of the phone you only save the mainboard really.
If your in blackpool or by blackpool PM me and im sure we can sort something out.

Hey,
I did the same thing, got a replacement off ebay... the install isnt too bad... you just have to be SUPER SLOW when you take off the original screen from the navigation buttons (the buttons are like a sheet of wire which has been glued to the screen, removing is slow)
To be honest, i have replaced my screen a total of 3 times... The first time the screen replacement had a pink hue to it... I emailed the seller and he shipped a replacement which was fine... then i dropped the phone again and that stopped working, so i got a third which has been fine for the past 3-4 months.... well i guess it has been four times cause i replaced the second screen with the pink screen so i could have a working phone... then replaced the pink screen with the final good screen again.
but yes. the replacement screens on ebay are pretty cheap... a word of warning though, they are NOT gorilla glass, so no protection against scratches. and i am not sure if they are SAMOLED screens or not. they might be just lcd?

iammodo said:
At work checking XDA lol.
you can replace the just the Glass with skill and luck but would void the warranty as the ebay part would be a fake.
As the offical part is most of the phone you only save the mainboard really.
If your in blackpool or by blackpool PM me and im sure we can sort something out.
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i hope you dont mind me mentioning you on here. only i knew you did repairs from that thread you started with 12 broken SGS's your the only person i knew that does repairs, so thought you could shed some light

candreacchio said:
Hey,
I did the same thing, got a replacement off ebay... the install isnt too bad... you just have to be SUPER SLOW when you take off the original screen from the navigation buttons (the buttons are like a sheet of wire which has been glued to the screen, removing is slow)
To be honest, i have replaced my screen a total of 3 times... The first time the screen replacement had a pink hue to it... I emailed the seller and he shipped a replacement which was fine... then i dropped the phone again and that stopped working, so i got a third which has been fine for the past 3-4 months.... well i guess it has been four times cause i replaced the second screen with the pink screen so i could have a working phone... then replaced the pink screen with the final good screen again.
but yes. the replacement screens on ebay are pretty cheap... a word of warning though, they are NOT gorilla glass, so no protection against scratches. and i am not sure if they are SAMOLED screens or not. they might be just lcd?
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It's LCD
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azzledazzle said:
i hope you dont mind me mentioning you on here. only i knew you did repairs from that thread you started with 12 broken SGS's your the only person i knew that does repairs, so thought you could shed some light
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I don't mind the more broken phones I fix the more money to buy my new phones.
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Broke the glass not the screen.
hi, i am in the same dilemma. i am a doctor i dropped my sgs in the E.R lol hectic as they are!!. BTW touch works fine its just those cracks on the glass . will i be able to replace just the glass? maybe a gorilla glass or do i have to replace it with a new amoled display and a glass?? waiting anxiously for a reply...

drshab said:
hi, i am in the same dilemma. i am a doctor i dropped my sgs in the E.R lol hectic as they are!!. BTW touch works fine its just those cracks on the glass . will i be able to replace just the glass? maybe a gorilla glass or do i have to replace it with a new amoled display and a glass?? waiting anxiously for a reply...
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Cheap fakes on ebay arnt gorilla.
If you want a replacement its the full works. Most places will charge £120 for this. Where are you located?
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Instead of trying to do it yourself maybe its better to have it done here.
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/cable_...d_&_Digitizer_Repair_Replacement_Service.html
Good luck.
Enjoy your SGS.

iammodo and makfoto thank you for your reply. i am situated in pakistan so i guess i have to ship my SGS or something.

Crack on the screen

Well, inspite of the toughness guarantee of the guerilla glass, the screen of my Galaxy S cracked when it fell down. Is there a way in which I can just replace the glass cover of the screen instead of changing the whole display which would cost a lot!!
Any links to where I can buy the glass and the procedure to install it would be really helpful..
Thanks in advance!!

It's unfortunately not possible, you can only buy a whole display&digitizer part :/ ... I heard some guy did it, he heated it and then he somehow detached these parts apart but I think it's not possible to do it at home :/ ... and I don't think it worth to buy that part individualy, I would rather buy some used SGS from ebay, use display and digitizer and then for example sell the other parts ...or buy some broken SGS with screen&digitizer in good condition for noticeably better price

mdfahm said:
Is there a way in which I can just replace the glass cover of the screen instead of changing the whole display which would cost a lot!!
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The display and digitizer in our phone is one piece. Sad thing, but it is not possible to split them apart.
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Thanks a lot for the responses!! Guess I'll have to go for a new display after all..

mdfahm said:
Thanks a lot for the responses!! Guess I'll have to go for a new display after all..
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... or buy a new phone

JuggerRUS said:
... or buy a new phone
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I'm thinking of a new phone.. but that won't be until Oct-Nov at least... maybe the next nexus phone.. will have to use my Sammy until then..

Nexus 4 Replacement Parts

I know there aren't any out yet, unless I've missed some, but as the husband of a woman who just had her screen shatter when the phone was dropped it sure would be handy to have on thread where people could post links to parts when they become available.
I think this would make a great sticky so people can start fixing their phones ASAP once parts are out.

Well there is a section for accessories but I don't know of that would help. I am sure though when replacement or after market back plates are available we will hear about it here..
sent via xda premium with nexus 7

There are replacement LCD's on ebay

linelock said:
There are replacement LCD's on ebay
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Damn, for almsot the price of a new 8GB.. Might as well buy a new one and leave the busted one for parts...

Remeber that the backplate houses the nfc chip along with some of the antennas (not 100% sure on the antennas) so it would be a costly replacement compared to a standard back cover

http://www.parts4repair.com/lg-nexus-4-e960-complete-screen-assembly-without-bezel/
Some parts here.
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Thanks for the links guys, keep em coming!

Anybody knows where to get a replacement backplate? I broke mine

Replacement screen and digitizer:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-nexus-4-e960-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html

Anyone see the silver trim (that goes around the front glass) available yet?

Hi
pwkpete said:
Anyone see the silver trim (that goes around the front glass) available yet?
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If it is anything like the HTC One X and similar phones you usually heat the old LCD glass/display and it unsticks from the main chassis, you then stick the replacement screen back on.
Unless you know what you are doing when replacing the LCD and in some cases have specialist tools and lots of patience, you are probably better off buying a new phone (when you can get them!) and selling the broken one for spares on Ebay.
Back covers may appear. The HTC One X had replacement back covers available quite soon after launch and these contain the antennas, which are little more than sticky bits of foil, and the NFC antenna, for around £28.00 in the UK. The charging antenna is little different to the NFC antenna and they are both together as one part on the Nexus, so that shouldn't make too much difference, but of course there is the glass as well. But hopefully not too expensive given the likelihood of breakages.
Regards
Phil

PhilipL said:
Hi
If it is anything like the HTC One X and similar phones you usually heat the old LCD glass/display and it unsticks from the main chassis, you then stick the replacement screen back on.
Unless you know what you are doing when replacing the LCD and in some cases have specialist tools and lots of patience, you are probably better off buying a new phone (when you can get them!) and selling the broken one for spares on Ebay.
Back covers may appear. The HTC One X had replacement back covers available quite soon after launch and these contain the antennas, which are little more than sticky bits of foil, and the NFC antenna, for around £28.00 in the UK. The charging antenna is little different to the NFC antenna and they are both together as one part on the Nexus, so that shouldn't make too much difference, but of course there is the glass as well. But hopefully not too expensive given the likelihood of breakages.
Regards
Phil
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Waiting and hoping for replacement backs or a method to replace the glass specifically. My rear glass cracked on the first drop and unfortunately has a crack on the camera lens.
You are definitely correct about the NFC antenna, looking at the iFixit teardown it's just basically some foil glued to plastic. This should not be a major deal breaker in terms of replacement costs.

tgarson said:
Waiting and hoping for replacement backs or a method to replace the glass specifically. My rear glass cracked on the first drop and unfortunately has a crack on the camera lens.
You are definitely correct about the NFC antenna, looking at the iFixit teardown it's just basically some foil glued to plastic. This should not be a major deal breaker in terms of replacement costs.
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The backs should go for about $30-$40 once prices stabilize, I've taken mine apart and it looks fairly cheap to replace. The Digitizer and Glass (along with the bezel) usually are best when purchased as a solid piece (usually titled "Display with frame") and costs $200+ now and will likely stay $150+ in a couple of years. If you crack your display, mail it LGE as they will fix it up for about $150ish I believe, which is the same price you would pay if you had insurance through Sprint for a cracked digitizer ($150 is the standard deductible for a ~$8 a month insurance plan for the SGS3).

has anyone replaced the screen yet? my phone has slid off surfaces loads and never smashed. however a small bit of sand in my pocket and the damn thing gets scratched. i've had touch screen phones for years and never used a screen protector and never had a single scratch, this is my first "gorilla glass" phone and it gets scratched. looking for how difficult it was to replace?

I wonder when replacement ear piece speakers will become available. Phone is working great except for the crackling ear piece. Hopefully it will be a cheap part and easy fix.
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dnlsmy said:
The backs should go for about $30-$40 once prices stabilize, I've taken mine apart and it looks fairly cheap to replace. The Digitizer and Glass (along with the bezel) usually are best when purchased as a solid piece (usually titled "Display with frame") and costs $200+ now and will likely stay $150+ in a couple of years. If you crack your display, mail it LGE as they will fix it up for about $150ish I believe, which is the same price you would pay if you had insurance through Sprint for a cracked digitizer ($150 is the standard deductible for a ~$8 a month insurance plan for the SGS3).
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Hey what is LGE? I've had my N4 for almost 2 weeks and just shattered the front glass rendering it unusable. It was on a hard surface and just fell on its own. thanks

bguzmanz2 said:
Hey what is LGE?
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LGE stands for LG Electronics

I have a Nexus 4 with a cracked screen and broken digitizer! Send me a PM if you're interested.

bguzmanz2 said:
Hey what is LGE? I've had my N4 for almost 2 weeks and just shattered the front glass rendering it unusable. It was on a hard surface and just fell on its own. thanks
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Just fell on its own? That is a good one!!
Sorry for your loss man. How you get it worked out.
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Richieboy67 said:
Just fell on its own? That is a good one!!
Sorry for your loss man. How you get it worked out.
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Suicidal N4 I guess. I'm glad mine doesn't magically move on its own I must have gotten lucky.
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[Screen] LCD Replacement

My Atrix HD was broken after I dropped unexpectedly it from the table Luckily, only its LCD screen was broken so I'm finding place to buy the replacement part. Anyone know where can I bought it with trusted seller and not really expensive
Thanks in advance!

Can't really replace just the screen it's glued to the lcd very good.
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This should help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2129139
and this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4zbk4QHA6o
There are screens on Ebay for sale, so if there aren't any other options just use your best judgement.

I just replaced mine. I recommend you buy the entire digitizer and not just the glass. It is almost impossible to separate them.
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hectorbls said:
I just replaced mine. I recommend you buy the entire digitizer and not just the glass. It is almost impossible to separate them.
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I only buy LCD screen, my touch screen still works

I replaced just the LCD with no problems
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If rucking broke mine today. There are large cracks on the glass panel but screen works.
Where did you guys order the LCD/digitizer combo?
I had bad experience once (screen wasn't responsive) so want yo order from same place where you guys have bought / have experience...

sshark said:
If rucking broke mine today. There are large cracks on the glass panel but screen works.
Where did you guys order the LCD/digitizer combo?
I had bad experience once (screen wasn't responsive) so want yo order from same place where you guys have bought / have experience...
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This is the digitizer I used to fix my Dad's Atrix HD. He hasn't had any problems with it, though it's only been installed for about three weeks now.
Same as above, only it comes with an LCD screen too.

sshark said:
If rucking broke mine today. There are large cracks on the glass panel but screen works.
Where did you guys order the LCD/digitizer combo?
I had bad experience once (screen wasn't responsive) so want yo order from same place where you guys have bought / have experience...
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I bought from ebay bro. Mine LCD was broken but the glass is fine so only replace the LCD. You can try to find on ebay, there're a lot of seller
However, it's best if you could find an orginal LCD from an AHD since the replacement quality cannot equal the original (about the color, maybe it doesnt have colorboost)

devilsking said:
I bought from ebay bro. Mine LCD was broken but the glass is fine so only replace the LCD. You can try to find on ebay, there're a lot of seller
However, it's best if you could find an orginal LCD from an AHD since the replacement quality cannot equal the original (about the color, maybe it doesnt have colorboost)
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I'll 2nd that. My replacement AHD obviously had a non-stock digitizer and I don't like it. Scratches easy and the sensor part is see thru. The one I posted above is of a higher quality than what my seller used to fix my replacement AHD. I'm probably gonna order a new motherboard-lcd sticky tape and swap screens with my fried board AHD.

skeevydude said:
I'll 2nd that. My replacement AHD obviously had a non-stock digitizer and I don't like it. Scratches easy and the sensor part is see thru. The one I posted above is of a higher quality than what my seller used to fix my replacement AHD. I'm probably gonna order a new motherboard-lcd sticky tape and swap screens with my fried board AHD.
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My digitizer (glass I suppose) is broken. So it looks like I can get away with exchanging glass only without changing the LCD. I am ordering from the guy you suggested.
devilsking said:
I bought from ebay bro. Mine LCD was broken but the glass is fine so only replace the LCD. You can try to find on ebay, there're a lot of seller
However, it's best if you could find an orginal LCD from an AHD since the replacement quality cannot equal the original (about the color, maybe it doesnt have colorboost)
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Thanks for response! As I mentioned I am in other boat - glass broken while LCD is ok.
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Worse thing is that I bought Atrix HD, made a Atrix Maxx HD out of it....found it slow so bought Nexus 4. But that bugger has very little battery life so I reverted back to Atrix Maxx HD. And above all, CarbonRom (@CarbonDev @arrrghhh) made it awesome. It rucking broke after I made a clean install.
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Screen+digitilizer replacement.

Hello all.
So, the screen from my nexus 7 is broken, I had it in my back pocket with the minijack attached.
I got a tilapia version.
Is it worth it to replace the screen and the digitillizer?
If yes, do you recommend an online shop? I live in Germany.
I am not really familiar with eBay, I will use it only if it is really trustworthy vendor.
Thank you all in advance
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None????
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DX sells a complete LCD + Digitizer set for about $50.

sonmai said:
DX sells a complete LCD + Digitizer set for about $50.
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Have tried it? Is it as good as the original?
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trotos said:
Have tried it? Is it as good as the original?
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Have not tried it but the online reviews are mainly positive. The SKU# is 283004.

trotos said:
Have tried it? Is it as good as the original?
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I've tried - no Gorilla Glass in front so will brake in no time as mine did.
Not worth as an investment in my humble opinion.
Try searching ebay for the unit with the working screen.

ok i need some help here, i dropped my n7 and it seems the glass is cracked and thus digitizer fails completely (damn you single glass system).
Now i dont understand is what do i need, does it have to be touch screen + digitizer or is there simply top glass assembly cum digitizer online. i will be ordering from india so i dont think i will be able to get it replaced. so its just one time buy.
screen combo is massively expensive at 40$ something which is basically the cost of my tablet itself. however touch screen assembly seems to be just 10$ affair with free shipping. which one will be for me?? please help
link to touch screen assembly
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Asus-Go...846922?hash=item2584be314a:g:PwoAAOSwKrhVXUHe
link to digitizer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Touch-Scree...059667?hash=item1a0b705053:g:K0UAAOSwJcZWgfBU

abhifx said:
ok i need some help here, i dropped my n7 and it seems the glass is cracked and thus digitizer fails completely (damn you single glass system).
Now i dont understand is what do i need, does it have to be touch screen + digitizer or is there simply top glass assembly cum digitizer online. i will be ordering from india so i dont think i will be able to get it replaced. so its just one time buy.
screen combo is massively expensive at 40$ something which is basically the cost of my tablet itself. however touch screen assembly seems to be just 10$ affair with free shipping. which one will be for me?? please help
link to touch screen assembly
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Asus-Go...846922?hash=item2584be314a:g:PwoAAOSwKrhVXUHe
link to digitizer
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Touch-Scree...059667?hash=item1a0b705053:g:K0UAAOSwJcZWgfBU
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If it's only glass cracked, then you can do it - just need some patience and skills to disassembly digitizer glass and LCD, you can look at THIS
I doubt you'll do it if you've never done something like this before, but you have nothing to loose.
the new lcd+digitizer you can get for about 20$ with free postage, if you search in right place - just checked it and found one for 19 in 1 min

yaro666 said:
If it's only glass cracked, then you can do it - just need some patience and skills to disassembly digitizer glass and LCD, you can look at THIS
I doubt you'll do it if you've never done something like this before, but you have nothing to loose.
the new lcd+digitizer you can get for about 20$ with free postage, if you search in right place - just checked it and found one for 19 in 1 min
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well even $20 is huge for me at INR 1400, i went with digitizer only for $10. lets see if i have just trashed $10. i fear i might damage the lcd. thankfully i have a heat gun.

abhifx said:
well even $20 is huge for me at INR 1400, i went with digitizer only for $10. lets see if i have just trashed $10. i fear i might damage the lcd. thankfully i have a heat gun.
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So, did u manage to recover screen for cracked digitizer and use it with new one?

harpy.eagle said:
So, did u manage to recover screen for cracked digitizer and use it with new one?
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nah.. i botched up the screen as well while removing the old digitizer. Its a painful process. this time i am thinking of getting the complete package. new tabs are still out of bounds for me.