This written repair guide will assist you in replacing the damaged touchscreen and LCD screen on your Motorola Droid 3. Take through each step from screw removals, to flex cables, adhesive and etc.
This guide will help you install the following Motorola Droid 3 part (s):.
Motorola Droid 3 Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Motorola Droid 3 LCD Screen Replacement
And Other Motorola Droid 3 Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Torx T3 Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Replacements)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Motorola Droid 3 take apart/repair guide:
Remove the back battery cover by pressing in the button that will loosen the cover. Then you can easily remove the back battery.
Now you can remove the SIM card if there is one and set it aside.
Remove the tiny T5 Torx screws using your Torx screwdriver and set aside (as shown in Figure 1). You will need to lift the information sticker to be able to have access to all of the screws.
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Then, using your open safe pry tool, you can easily pry apart the back housing of the phone from the front housing, starting at one end and working your way slowly around the phone.
Carefully unclip any clips that are holding any ribbons, etc. in place. These will often appear as flat pieces of metal, but are sometimes an actual ribbon, such as the camera ribbon cable shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
Then, you can use the open safe pry tool (included free with the replacement LCD screen or the replacement touch screen digitizer) to remove the camera ribbon cable off its socket in the motherboard.
Carefully remove all connectors and remove the screws that hold the motherboard in place, as shown in Figure 3. Then you can remove the motherboard, careful not to damage any ribbons or cables in the process. Use the open safe pry tool where it seems efficient, but use your nippers to disconnect the antenna wire.
Figure 3
Once the motherboard is removed, you will need to remove the headphone jack assembly, which looks like a squiggly cable. Do this carefully, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
After removing the headphone jack assembly, you will want to remove the Wifi antenna and vibration motor, using the open safe pry tool for careful removal. Then, you can begin to slowly slide the open safe pry tool along the edges to expose the sliding plate. (Shown in Figure 5)
Figure 5
Now you will need to peel off the keyboard, which will reveal a lot of tiny screws to remove. As shown in Figure 6, you can unscrew these and gently remove the display assembly from the slider mechanism and keyboard. Use the open safe pry tool for assistance in prying these apart and move slowly and carefully.
Figure 6
If you are replacing the LCD screen, you will want to use your hot air gun or hair dryer to heat up the glue that holds the glass in place, then you can gently pry it off using your open safe pry tool.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your Motorola Droid 3. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
can you replace the metal bezel from around the edge of the screen without having to heat the glue up and remove the display/glass?
slvrarrow said:
can you replace the metal bezel from around the edge of the screen without having to heat the glue up and remove the display/glass?
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The glass is attached to the frame bezel so to replace the bezel you would need to remove the glass.
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This written repair guide will assist you in replacing the touch screen or LCD screen on your Motorola Droid 4. This will take you through each step from screw removals, to flex cables, adhesive and etc.
This guide will help you install the following Motorola Droid 4 part (s):
Motorola Droid 4 Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
Motorola Droid 4 LCD Screen Replacement
And Other Motorola Droid 4 Parts
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Replacements)
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
Motorola Droid 4 Take Apart/Repair Guide:
Remove the back battery cover by sliding it down and then lifting it from the front of the phone.
Use a safe open pry tool to lift the Micro SIM cover.
Remove the battery sticker from the device by carefully peeling it away.
Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the two (2) screws holding the battery in place.
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Now, using a safe open pry tool, carefully remove the battery. The battery will held in place with a large amount of adhesive.
Pry away the top camera cover which is held in place with adhesive. Under the cover there will be two (2) hidden Torx T5 screws.
Figure 2
Using your safe open pry tool, pry carefully around the edges of the back bezel and remove the back housing from the rest of the device.
There will now be thirteen (13) Torx T5 screws holding the mid chassis in place. Remove these screws and carefully pry off the mid frame chassis from the rest of the device
Figure 3
You will now have access to the motherboard. There will be two (2) "pop" connectors that will need to be disconnected as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
The motherboard can now be set aside and we are left with the front slide portion and top of the keyboard.
We will now need to remove the two (2) Torx T5 screws holding the slide and keyboard in place.
Figure 5
Carefully remove the keyboard from the device, being careful of the flex cable that is fed through the slide..
On the back of the screen assembly there will be ten (10) Torx T5 screws that will need to be removed.
Figure 6
The front panel can now be removed from the LCD assembly.
The touch screen digitizer is part of the front panel. To remove the touch screen you will need to heat the front of the panel using a hair dryer/heat gun to warm the adhesive holding the digitizer in place.
Use medium heat for about 45-60 seconds using quick movements around the outside edges.
Now, use a safe open pry tool to pry between the touch screen and the bezel to release the adhesive holding the touch screen in place. Reheat if necessary.
Carefully feed the flex cable through the housing are fully remove the touch screen from the device.
For LCD repair, carefully release the top "pop" connector above the LCD screen. You can now lift the LCD screen from the housing and remove it fully from the device.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your Motorola Droid 4. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Thanks for an outstandingly clear and concise guide.
Newb observation: The re-assembly instructions are very brief. For instance, there's no mention of how the use the adhesive strips in the "Tools Required" list. The presence of those strips in the tools lists implies to me that you can't reuse the adhesive you heat-softened to separate the touchscreen, but I may be wrong. Maybe the adhesive strips are just for re-fastening the battery, and the adhesive in the touchscreens is supposed to be reused.
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AAAAnd, on follow-up, I followed the link in your signature and read the full Droid 4 take-apart page, which DOES describe how to use the adhesive strips. In re-attaching the touch screen layer to the bezel. In a YouTube video. Excellent.
The truth is out there!
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Thanks for an outstandingly clear and concise guide.
Newb observation: The re-assembly instructions are very brief. For instance, there's no mention of how the use the adhesive strips in the "Tools Required" list. The presence of those strips in the tools lists implies to me that you can't reuse the adhesive you heat-softened to separate the touchscreen, but I may be wrong. Maybe the adhesive strips are just for re-fastening the battery, and the adhesive in the touchscreens is supposed to be reused.
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AAAAnd, on follow-up, I followed the link in your signature and read the full Droid 4 take-apart page, which DOES describe how to use the adhesive strips. In re-attaching the touch screen layer to the bezel. In a YouTube video. Excellent.
The truth is out there!
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Haha.. glad you found the guide useful and also found our other video for attaching the screen.
wish there was an AMOLED screen to replace this qHD screen
Yeah, this screen does kinda suck.
But it gets the job done, and is easy to see outside. So I can't complain to much.
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I wana ask is it possible to replace matel bazal from the edge of screen with out providing heat ?
jakson0100 said:
I wana ask is it possible to replace matel bazal from the edge of screen with out providing heat ?
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Its much harder if the adhesive is not warmed first. We would recommend heating.
I'm at figure #5 and the screws are def not Torx T5. Look like T4
"We will now need to remove the two (2) Torx T5 screws holding the slide and keyboard in place."
This is incorrect.
It's definitely a T4.
Glad to see this, just wanted to be sure the Droid 4 front assembly (LCD and digitizer) is not one piece like the RAZR and MAXX.
Are there any AMOLED screens that will work with the Droid 4? I'd be happy to try to swap one out if I could find some parts or used phones.
Not currently. But as soon as we get some you will be able to find them here - Motorola Droid 4 replacement parts
Got ahold of one of these Droid 4 phones, but the "USB" female plug had been pretty much forced and destroyed, and I jacked up the battery. Anyone know where I can find a motherboard for this XT894 and a battery as inexpensively as possible? I got the phone for free, would like to see it work if not too terribly expensive.
repairsuniverse, what's the deal with the battery? I've seen a few ebay auctions where the battery was basically "destroyed" by removing it. Can you provide details on how to either repair or replace this?
Thanks!
640k said:
repairsuniverse, what's the deal with the battery? I've seen a few ebay auctions where the battery was basically "destroyed" by removing it. Can you provide details on how to either repair or replace this?
Thanks!
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Sorry we do not currently have a guide other than this one for this model but when we do we will get it posted and I will send you the link. We should have a video guide ready in a week or 2.
Jackoto said:
AWESOME! Thank you
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Glad you found it useful!
If you get the usb replaced
dasfaust said:
Got ahold of one of these Droid 4 phones, but the "USB" female plug had been pretty much forced and destroyed, and I jacked up the battery. Anyone know where I can find a motherboard for this XT894 and a battery as inexpensively as possible? I got the phone for free, would like to see it work if not too terribly expensive.
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I would really like to know if you can get the usb plug replaced, and if so, how did you replace it? Also, how did you "jack up the battery'? I was under the impression that besides being unremovable, they couldn't be swapped out for a different battery.
I just finished replacing the digitizer on my Droid 4. When I got it completely reassembled, I powered it on and had a severe issue with touch input. The center of the screen responds at random to touch. I disassembled the phone three times to verify if I missed any seatings, but I failed to find any. Could I have possibly received a bad digitizer?
Any response towards this query would be greatly appreciated. I just bought this phone through swappa a month ago (contract is not up until February) and accidentally dropped the phone face down on concrete, shattering the entire screen.
Shattered or not, did the previous screen work? If it did, it must be the new digitizer. I haven't replaced one on the D4 yet but I have on the Milestone. I can remember at least 3 DOA digitizers. Very annoying
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I just finished replacing the digitizer on my Droid 4. When I got it completely reassembled, I powered it on and had a severe issue with touch input. The center of the screen responds at random to touch. I disassembled the phone three times to verify if I missed any seatings, but I failed to find any. Could I have possibly received a bad digitizer?
Any response towards this query would be greatly appreciated. I just bought this phone through swappa a month ago (contract is not up until February) and accidentally dropped the phone face down on concrete, shattering the entire screen.
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Hi,
We've seen this happen a few times when the correct adhesive strips aren't applied between the LCD screen and the digitizer. If the adhesive is too thin then the touch screen can be too close to the LCD screen and result in this type of issue.
Did you use adhesive strips such as these ones here - Touch screen adhesive atrips
This written take apart guide will show you on how to disassemble your HTC HD7 quickly and safely. This guide will help you to install replacement parts to repair your damage phone.
This guide will help you install the following HTC HD7 part (s):
HTC HD7 Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
And Other HTC HD7 Parts
Required Tools:
Safe Pry Opening Tool
T6 Torx Screwdriver
T5 Torx Screwdriver
Adhesive Strips (For Touch Screen Repair)
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer
HTC HD7 Take apart repair guide:
The first step is to remove the battery cover and the battery from phone.
Removed the bottom cover using safe pry tool. Once removed, use T5 torx screw drivers and remove (10) screws as shown in Figure 1.
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Use safe pry tool to separate the back housing.
To separate the motherboard from the front housing, disconnect all the connection as you can see at the illustration below.
Figure 2
Once all the connection is release, you can now start prying off the motherboard starting at the top portion. The middle part of the board, it is held with glue so be careful to lift up the motherboard to prevent from any damaged. Then remove 1 screw at the bottom part to totally separate the motherboard from the front housing.
Next, use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the adhesive holding the screen assembly to the front housing. Use medium heat on the front of the screen, consistently moving around the screen edges. This should take no longer than 1 minute.
Use a safe open pry tool to release the screen assembly from the housing. Reheat if the adhesive is still strong.
Remove the screen from the housing and replace.
The digitizer can now be remove. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the adhesive holding the screen assembly to the front housing. Use medium heat on the front of the screen, consistently moving around the screen edges. This should take no longer than 1 minute. Reheat if necessary.
Use safe pry tool or push it forwards from behind by pushing on the corners.
Remove the screen from the housing and replace.
Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
Check out our downloadable version of the HTC HD7 repair guide. It is a great way to print the guide and use it while preforming a screen repair, etc.
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Do you know if its possible to replace a HD7s screen on to a HD7 phone?
i bought hd7 second hand..and the problem is when i type a message the letter "p" doesn't work butwhen i switch the phone into landscape position it works.
Does anyone know how to solve this? I would be really appreciate it
Do you have a fused screen for this model? thank you
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Do you have a fused screen for this model? thank you
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Yes we do. A link to our site can be found in our signature below.
I'm trying to replace the front casing. This implies the removal of both the touch panel and the LCD display for which your instructions are a bit vague:
- you say middle heat: how much is that?
- you say that to remove the LCD i should lift it from the corners: how much pressure should i apply and in what direction? Straight up? How are the adhesive tapes put - longitudinally or transversally?
- apart from the standard strips of adhesive do i need any other special ones on the new case? I'm asking that because for T8282 you do need some for cooling purposes - i learned that the hard way.
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I'm trying to replace the front casing. This implies the removal of both the touch panel and the LCD display for which your instructions are a bit vague:
- you say middle heat: how much is that?
- you say that to remove the LCD i should lift it from the corners: how much pressure should i apply and in what direction? Straight up? How are the adhesive tapes put - longitudinally or transversally?
- apart from the standard strips of adhesive do i need any other special ones on the new case? I'm asking that because for T8282 you do need some for cooling purposes - i learned that the hard way.
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Sorry about the vagueness . Middle heat would be 4 secs. so put the heat gun on your fingers and count to 4 if you remove your finger before 4 then its to hot
so then put your heat gun a little more away from your fingers
and then count again.
On each corners. take the heat gun and heat it alittle. use your safe pry tool and slowly release it from they hosing. now about how much pressure. Its hard to just say this hard or that hard. you have to be aware of the lcd and how it is.
Best words to use here would be.. take your time. and dont force it. if you notice it is not coming up dont just pry it up. it will break your lcd.
just use more heat and maybe change the grip you have.
then it should be right as rain.
Repairs Universe team compiled a written repair guide to repair your LG Revolution. This guide will walk you through all the steps required to repair nearly any part, but specifically the touch screen digitizer and LCD screen. Using this guide will insure a quick and safe repair is made on your LG smartphone.
This guide will help you install the following LG Revolution part (s):
LG Revolution Touch Screen Digitizer Replacement
LG Revolution LCD Screen Replacement
Tools Required:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Hot Air Gun / Hair Dryer
LG Revolution take apart repair guide:
First step is remove the back battery cover, the battery, sim card and the memory card.
Using small Phillips screwdriver, remove the 7 screws.
Then using safe pry tool, gently pry off all the edges to remove the back housing cover. Be careful as the volume button and power button will fall out.
The motherboard is now expose, use safe pry tool to release the one pop connector holding the sim card tray and speaker assembly in one place.
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Next release all the connectors using safe pry tool. Also gently pull away the power and the volume flex cable away from the housing.
Figure 2
Using safe pry tool, gently lift the motherboard away from screen assembly. Take your time and make sure not to damaged or cut the flex ribbon cables. The motherboard is not totally separated.
Heat the front of the screen using heat gun or hair dryer for about 30-45 seconds. Also heat the back of the LCD screen to soften the held adhesive.
Now use Spudger Tool or safe pry tool, gently working out your way and run out to all holes to soften the held adhesive from the LCD screen to the front housing. Then pry off the front screen to totally separate the front housing.
Heat all the edges at the back of the LCD screen to soften the adhesive. Then use safe pry tool then gently pry all the edges to separate the touchscreen from the digitizer.
Now you will be able to replace any parts on your device. Simply replace the damaged parts with the new ones and reverse the order to put your phone back together again.
A video repair guide for the Revolution can also be used in correlation to this guide to provide a safe repair.
Nice guide. Thanks for sharing.:good:
timm.avouris said:
Nice guide. Thanks for sharing.:good:
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Motorola Atrix HD Repair Guide
Our take apart repair guide will show you how to disassemble the Motorola Atrix HD quickly and safely. This guide was designed by the Repairs Universe team and can help you replace a cracked or damaged touch screen glass digitizer, and damaged or faulty LCD display screens, as well as other internal faulty parts.
This guide will help you to install the following Motorola Atrix-HD parts:
Motorola Atrix HD LCD Display Screen
Motorola Atrix HD Touch screen digitizer
Tools Required:
T5 Torx Srewdriver
Save open Pry opening Tool
First step is taking out the sim card. This is located on the left side of the device.
Lift up the door and push down on the SIM card and it will release. If you have a micro SD card you will need to remove it.
Now you will need to remove the back plate of the device using the safe open pry tool which you can order from Repairsuniverse.com.
The back plate is held in by adhesive and you will need to be careful when prying the back plate off not to pull out the battery.
Start prying from the bottom of the device and then proceed all around the edges gently.
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Using the T5 Screwdriver you will need to remove 10 screws around the edges of the device.
There are 2 screws which hold the battery terminal which we will remove later.
Once the screws all around the device have been removed, you can start removing the Mid Frame Bezel just like the back battery door in the first step.
Start from the bottom of the device and begin releasing the clips all the way around.
Now that the Mid Frame Bezel has been removed, you can remove the 2 screws holding the battery into the device. There will be a little red grommet piece which indicates where the terminal screws for the battery are located.
You can now remove the screws holding the silver frame in place. There are 10 screws around the edges of the device.
Take the frame out and place to the side.
Now you are ready to remove the LCD and touch screen digitizer. You will need to release the LCD and touch screen digitizer flex cables from the motherboard.
Once the ribbons have been released you may now begin removing the motherboard.
Using a safe open pry tool, begin lifting the motherboard which is held in by minor adhesive.
After the Motherboard has been removed you can move the long touch screen digitizer flex ribbon cable upwards away from the LCD.
You can now remove the LCD just like the motherboard.
We are now ready to take the touch screen digitizer off of the frame and replace with a new touch screen digitizer.
You want to press outwards all around the edges to remove the touch screen digitizer.
Applying heat with a heat gun or hot hair dryer will loosen the adhesive for easier removal if needed.
You can now replace the touch screen digitizer and the LCD.
Notice:
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Nice! I hope I never need this.
Sent from my phone.
Same but great to have such detailed instructions.
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Thanks for this- just came in handy.
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Thanks for this- just came in handy.
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thanks for the nice guide.
I somewhat successfully replaced my digitizer last night. I had to main problems:
a) somehow I created a bunch of streaks on the back of the digitizer trying to clean off a few dust particles. I made things much worse after getting too close to the felt-like border around the digitizer. Damaged the border and had big problems cleaning off the adhesive that got on the screen. I ended up doing an ok job cleaning it up, but have some backlight bleed through where the border was damaged. I'd recommend to be VERY careful in trying to clean off anything on the inside of the glass.
b) I also have a defect on the LCD toward the top of the screen.
the strange thing is that the white spots are (mostly) only visible on a black backround. They are only slightly noticable on full color fields.
the other strange thing is that it appears the white spots are not full pixels - as you can see in the close up.
if this was damage to the LCD, I'd expect that the entire pixel would not work (unless I'm not correctly identifying what a pixel actually is). I'll prob try to disassemble again tonight and at least make sure the flex cable is fully seated. I'm thinking about ordering a replacement LCD display, but a little hesitant unless I can figure out what caused/is causing the problem.
I wonder if anyone has seen something like this before - and if this is likely damage to the LCD or an assembly related issue. any feedback would be appreciated!
LCD Damage
ginhead said:
I wonder if anyone has seen something like this before - and if this is likely damage to the LCD or an assembly related issue. any feedback would be appreciated!
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This is where you applied too much pressure to the LCD screen. Sometimes it works out, others, it is that way for good. I usually see this when the screen has been flexed or hit. If a bright background kills it for you, then go bright. Otherwise you may want to consider replacing the LCD. But considering the amount of money you already invested in the digizer, you might want to save for something else...up to you.
Is there any other type of glue that I can used?
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Is there any other type of glue that I can used?
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I wouldn't use any more glue.
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skeltonh said:
This is where you applied too much pressure to the LCD screen. Sometimes it works out, others, it is that way for good. I usually see this when the screen has been flexed or hit. If a bright background kills it for you, then go bright. Otherwise you may want to consider replacing the LCD. But considering the amount of money you already invested in the digizer, you might want to save for something else...up to you.
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thanks for the reply. guess that happened when trying to detach the LCD from the PCB. bummer.
I think I'm going to end up replacing the screen...I'm not seeing many new phones that have both SD card support and HDMI (or at least MHL) out. Hopefully this thing will have a long life as ROM support grows.
We highly suggest using 3M adhesive as advertised on our site. I'm sure there are other adhesive agents you can use. But in the event you would have to re-open the device, you could run into issues.
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We highly suggest using 3M adhesive as advertised on our site. I'm sure there are other adhesive agents you can use. But in the event you would have to re-open the device, you could run into issues.
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Hi,
I replaced the digitizer but after assembling the whole phone observed that the screen has white glow on the edges. maybe the digitizer was not glued properly to the outer casing. I used 3m tape and applied it evenly though.
However, after using the phone i came to know that it is not reacting to the touch gestures at the top end part. I suppose it is a faulty digitizer. Right ??
I have ordered the replacement and will be doing it again. Any tips to avoid the white edge problem will be appreciated. :good:
aquaticbullet said:
Hi,
I replaced the digitizer but after assembling the whole phone observed that the screen has white glow on the edges. maybe the digitizer was not glued properly to the outer casing. I used 3m tape and applied it evenly though.
However, after using the phone i came to know that it is not reacting to the touch gestures at the top end part. I suppose it is a faulty digitizer. Right ??
I have ordered the replacement and will be doing it again. Any tips to avoid the white edge problem will be appreciated. :good:
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Yep , sounds like a bad Touch Screen.
Now with the white edges . Check to make sure the LCD is adhesive to the touch screen good. Sounds to me like the LCD is showing though the Touch.
Thanks. This worked out for me.
Does your Sony Xperia Z have a damaged LCD or Touch Screen? With this step-by-step guide you will be able to take apart the Sony Xperia Z and replace the desired external or internal components. Whether you need to restore a cracked touch screen, or replace a important internal part, the guide will help you disassemble the device in order to make the applicable repair.
This guide will help install the following Sony Xperia Z parts:
Sony Xperia Z LCD + Touch Screen Assembly Replacement
Other Internal Components
Required Tools:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Spudger Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Small Flathead Screwdriver
Suction Cup Tool
Adhesive Strips
Tweezers
Heat Gun/Blow Dryer
Sony Xperia Z Tear Down Guide:
Before getting started with the repair you will need to first totally power down your device.
Begin by using a heat gun (on low) or a blow dryer (on medium) warming the sides and edges of the back cover in order to loosen the adhesive holding the back cover to the device.
Next firmly place a Suction Cup Tool on the back cover near the top right. This will help with removing the back cover, along with using a safe open pry tool. While pulling on the suction cup run the pry tool along the edges loosening the adhesive until you are able to remove the back cover. Additional heating may be required.
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Following the removal of the back cover the internal components are exposed. First you will need to release the battery connection (highlighted in red below in figure 2.1) and the flex cable it is attached to.
The battery itself is held in place with strong adhesive, it is important to note the yellow and blue highlighted areas in the figure (2.1) below. These areas show where the flex cables (in yellow) and the adhesive (in blue) are located underneath the battery. Be sure to avoid prying where the flex cables are positioned, and use a Spudger tool to remove the battery from the adhesive.
After the battery is removed you will release a few flex cables (4) as well as a plastic spacer (highlighted in green below in figure 2.2)
Next, using the Spudger tool remove the vibrate motor (highlighted in purple) located at the bottom right of the device.
Then you will unscrew the four (4) Small Phillips screws (highlighted in red in figure 2.2) using a Small Phillips screwdriver. Once the screws are unscrewed, release the housing (in purple) on the top right side of the unit using your pry tool.
Now we will continue to remove some more of the smaller components.
(Figure 3.1) Remove the main camera which is covered with copper tape. Release the tape and pop connector to remove the camera.
(Figure 3.2) Remove the front camera by releasing the pop connector.
(Figure 3.3) Remove the sim card. Using tweezers will most effectively help release the sim card tray.
(Figure 3.4) Remove the motherboard. Be careful not to tear or rip any of the loose released connections while removing the motherboard.
(Figure 4.1) Using a Small Flathead screwdriver remove the ear speaker.
(Figure 4.2) Remove the headphone jack and sensor flex cable with your pry tool.
(Figure 4.3) Also with the pry tool, release the small plastic cover located at bottom right of the device. Cautiously release this part because it is attached to the antenna flex cable.
(Figure 4.4) To release the antenna flex cable release the circuit board it is attached to. With the pry tool release the circuit board from the clips in the housing.
Use your pry tool to complete these tasks.
(Figure 5.1) Release the lower flex cable.
(Figure 5.2) Release the final circuit board (for the antenna).
(Figure 5.3) Release the side button flex cable with mic. Begin at the lower left corner and work your way up. Be very careful during this step as the flex cable is very delicate.
(Figure 5.4) Remove the metal bracket which holds the button housing. Next remove the side button flex cable by separating it from the adhesive.
The following step will be to remove the screen from the front housing.
(Figure 6.1) Once again use a heat gun (on low) or a blow dryer (on medium) and heat the corners and sides of the screen assembly for about 45 - 60 seconds.
(Figure 6.2) Removing the screen assembly can be difficult with this device. After the adhesive has been warmed use your pry tool to begin removing the screen. The easiest place to start is at the top of the device where you can pry between the speaker hole and the camera hole. Because the adhesive is so strong the glass screen will most likely crack during this process.
Switch to your Spudger tool in order to gain more leverage underneath the screen. Also apply more heat if needed.
(Figure 6.3) Continue to pry underneath the adhesive and work your way around until you can release the touch screen and LCD combination screen.
(Figure 6.4) Remove the final flex cable from the housing.
Lastly, install the new parts while discarding the damaged parts and simply reverse these steps in order to reassemble your device.
RepairsUniverse's Repair Guides are for informational and instructional purposes only. Perform this repair at your own risk.
Maybe say something about how to reattain waterproof after you've opened up the phone...
How do you go about reassembling the phone's adhesive edges?
Are the adhesives at the back plate reusable?
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alexpraga said:
Are the adhesives at the back plate reusable?
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No. Unfortunately, you will need new adhesive strips.
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No. Unfortunately, you will need new adhesive strips.
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Will be attempting this repair very soon. Will 2mm 3M Double Sided Adhesive tape suffice for replacing these strips?
Hi, is possible remove screen without destroy it?After fall, i have broken frame.Screen and everything other is ok.
SCSweeps said:
How do you go about reassembling the phone's adhesive edges?
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alexpraga said:
Are the adhesives at the back plate reusable?
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airbus318 said:
Will be attempting this repair very soon. Will 2mm 3M Double Sided Adhesive tape suffice for replacing these strips?
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Unfortunately NO. None of the adhesive strips would be re-usable. In fact, Don't try re-using them as well or use any other double tapes if you expect your phone to be further waterproof. The best solution is to find the original adhesive tape which are specifically disigned for Xperia Z. you can fine both front and back pre-cut adhesive tape from ebay. just search for "xperia z Adhesive"
Good luck.
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Looking at replacing my screen as I've managed to put a crack into it.
Anyone know what parts exactly are required in the replacement and guide me in the right place to source them?
drowninflame said:
Looking at replacing my screen as I've managed to put a crack into it.
Anyone know what parts exactly are required in the replacement and guide me in the right place to source them?
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You have cracked the "touch screen digitizer", but you will want to replace that along with the LCD screen. Both parts need to be replaced because they come fused together and are EXTREMELY difficult to separate. You can purchase a combination screen (touch screen + LCD) at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
repairsuniverse said:
You have cracked the "touch screen digitizer", but you will want to replace that along with the LCD screen. Both parts need to be replaced because they come fused together and are EXTREMELY difficult to separate. You can purchase a combination screen (touch screen + LCD) at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
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Very Helpfullllll. Thanx.
Applying Adhesive strips
Hey if I have the Adhesive strips, how can i use it to close the housing ?? I mean should I place the adhesive properly in its place, heat it, place the cover and let it cool down or what is the right way to do it ?
Hi is it possible to replace the flex cable of the screen? I damaged it while removing the battery (yes, the one that you said take care not to damage lol) If yes then could you kindly tell me where can I get a replacement part? I think there must be some lying around when users replaced their damaged screen!
Thanks!
kwongwt said:
Hi is it possible to replace the flex cable of the screen? I damaged it while removing the battery (yes, the one that you said take care not to damage lol) If yes then could you kindly tell me where can I get a replacement part? I think there must be some lying around when users replaced their damaged screen!
Thanks!
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Good question. Unfortunately we don't yet carry the part you mentioned. Our best advice would be to continue searching the web, perhaps someone with a broken Xperia Z could sell you the part? Best of luck
Wow, it sure is nice to have someone as knowledgeable as you around! My question is: can a sony certified repair shop know if I repaired the phone myself if I do it with sony material (Screen/adhesive tape)? In other words: will I loose warranty?
Can you tell me if this method works for the Z ultra?
Coirpre said:
Wow, it sure is nice to have someone as knowledgeable as you around! My question is: can a sony certified repair shop know if I repaired the phone myself if I do it with sony material (Screen/adhesive tape)? In other words: will I loose warranty?
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Yes, u will lose ur warranty. First, u can't buy official Sony parts and change it by urself, only replacement parts. And second, with this method u will lose waterproof. U will also need new adhesive for the loudspeaker.
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EVO'D_OUT said:
Can you tell me if this method works for the Z ultra?
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Yes, this guide will work for the Ultra as well.
hi,
I broke the back coverv of my Xperia z and the network reception very, very bad now. can you tell me how to fix it? where is the antenna located?
Hi Guy,
I would like to ask it is possible to replace the highlighted parts without open the phone?
This part was broken into two parts when I try to make it out with pry tool..lol