My Nexus One power button recently died due to the well-known flex cable issue.
Unfortunately, I bought a new flex cable assembly from GadgetFix on ebay. The item was advertised as "Brand New OEM", but what I got was a very dirty, finger-print covered, taped-up, what looks like a cheap china knock-off part that I am going to have to throw in the trash. The 3.5mm headphone jack even has a bunch of lint in it still. The 90-degree bend where my part borke even looks worn, like it's ready to break already! WTF
Here is a link to where I bought mine. I can't recommend anyone buying their flex cables here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Desire-...861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab1f7208d
Fortunately, it was only $16 wasted, but my time was more valuable to me. Now I need to buy from somewhere else.
My question is, does anyone recommend a trusted seller of good flex cables? I would prefer new and not refurb, and I am willing to pay for it.
The same goes for other Nexus One parts. I have owned by Nexus One for three years now, and I'm going to keep it going as long as I can. What an awesome phone.
Thanks in advance.
I bought another cable from another ebay buyer, "usmobileparts". They sent me the same thing... an obvious refurb. At least this one isn't as dirty and didn't have a broken audio jack, but it's still fraud because they are advertising the part as new instead of refurb.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110794333965
I am okay with buying refurb parts if that's all I can get, but these guys are dishonest. That's pretty much what ebay is all about.
Related
Hey everyone, been a lurker here for a while and made great use of the forums for about the last six months. Sadly, my tilt is experiencing the faded white screen associated with the main ribbon cable connecting the two halves of the phone together going bad. At this point, I'm not feeling motivated enough to actually replace the cable and get everything running, so I figured I'd see if anyone here were interested in it for parts, to repair, for experimentation or whatever. Phone functions perfectly except for the issue with the screen and cosmetically it is in great shape. I actually am still using it at the moment until I decide what to replace it with. If you're interested or have any questions, email me at [email protected]
Thanks
Mike
AT$T Tilt with bad LCD ribbon cable
I have two tilts with bad ribbon cables causing the white screen. Does anyone knwos where to buy replacement ribbon cables for the LCD screen?
Hey all.. I ahve a tilt with the same Problem... And you might want to contact use Planetneo ... He tells me he owns a phone shop, and is willing to not only supply the ribbion, but do the repair himself for either $60 or $70.. I would contact him directly though to see if he is willing to do that for you as well.. I have not shipped off my defective phone yet, as I am poor at the moment.. but it sounds like a good deal.. Of course with any transaction, do so at your own risk and such... Just thought I would offer a option...
I recently bought an LCD on eBay for 35 dollars which I thought was a great deal. Now I need to purchase another part but I seem to be having problems locating it on ebay. So I went to the web to see what I could find. I have come across a few sites that will sell me the part but they want 95 bucks for a single cable. When I compare prices to see what they charge for LCD's they want 135 bucks. So clearly these websites are giving the best prices. If the LCD is 135 and the cable is 95, then through a cheap dealer I should be able to pay 35 for the LCD and possibly 25 for the cable. Understand my logic? At any rate, can you guys offer me suggestions on where to get 8925 parts? I suppose I could even purchase a busted phone since what I am looking for is the LCD flex cable assembly that contains a wide cable and two small circuit boards on either side. I did see two phones on ebay selling for parts only but they want too much and they are water damaged which means the cable I am after may not work. I don't mind buying a busted parts only phone if I knew that the LCD was the only busted part. Any ideas where I can get either the cable I need or perhaps a scrap phone for cheap? Thanks.
In dell streak charging port have two rectagle piece of plastic right? Two of them have been broken. Another piece stuck inside my charger port, i still can charge as usual eventhough two of the pins have already broken. Why? Does it under warranty?
Probably you had a defective device or chances are that you did not insert the cable correctly and broke the pins. The charging port is really delicate if you need to re-solder it. Thing is, if you are not used to soldering delicate parts in a mobile device, chances are high that you would break something else while resoldering. Sell your faulty Streak and buy another second hand one - they are pretty cheap now (150-300usd + shipping on ebay depending on the condition. The cheaper it is, the more scrathes it has usually.). It's better to have a full functionning device than one that will soon stop functioning when you will have trouble connecting the pins together!! Better sell it in my opinion.
It cannot be repaired?
If you know someone who can repair Dell Streaks, then ask them. otherwise......
Damage to the charging port most likely will not be covered under any warranty, whether the carrier's warranty or Dell's. The cost of such a repair would likely approach the cost of a new Streak itself. Dell themselves never bothered actually repairing the Streak, sending out refurbished or new units as replacements.
Final5k's advice is sound. Purchasing a used Streak and then selling yours for parts is the way to go here.
oMG it is really bad. I think the pin gradually be broken 1 by 1 as u said the pins are very delicate. I dun wish to sell my streak. Tomorrow i will try to contact dell.
Perhaps this is the last way to fix it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392360
LOL if i chosen the last way, my streak would look very different.
Is this the item i am looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Charger...Accessories&hash=item1e691b124a#ht_1606wt_952
You will probably do more harm to your device if you are a novice in dismantling phones and soldering parts. The removal of the Streak's housing is itself a pain if you are not careful enough. Where did you buy your phone?
The parts on ebay are usually non original ones as only Dell sells replacement parts. Again using non original parts might bring more problems to your phone.
But the choice is yours, if you want to venture on repairing your phone yourself, just be very careful not to damage other parts as you may end up with an unrepairable phone which you won't be able to sell to anyone.
Something similar happened to me and I just used a fine pair of tweezers and a safety pin to get the plastic out and straighten the pins and now it works fine. One of the pins is broken in my phone but it still charges fine and can connect to the pc fine.
u got the plastic out? I have two broken pin, but cant said it already broken, it just fold inside. I still able to use. Is the pin is the matter of charging speed?
Hello guys,
Yesterday, I dropped my phone by mistake and cracked the screen, so I went online to look for replacement (I can change it by myself) and ended up not knowing what I exactly need.
My question is do I need this https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-Shipping-for-HTC-One-M8-LCD-Screen-Display-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Assembly/800156_2046697346.html?src=google&albch=search&acnt=479-062-3723&isdl=y&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&albcp=304964476&albag=11402194156&slnk=&trgt=dsa-62796764476&plac=&crea=64152582916&netw=g&device=c&mtctp=b&memo1=1t1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsO6-BRDRy8bsxfiV2bkBEiQAF8EzKAy1YydCzYq8AeRHSHbDCTHSTlwdXW_P3EdSkpvs4GMaAqWj8P8HAQ to replace my screen?
It would be easier to just purchase the lcd and digitizer with front housing. The 3 pieces would be already assembled. IMHO it is just easier to spend the few extra dollars to avoid a possible hassle. And, for the record this is the route i went when i replaced mine. I only buy from sellers located in the U.S. to avoid warranty/replacement issues of parts (if you live in the U.S.).
Here is a quick Ebay search of what I'm talking about. HTC M8 LCD+Digitizer+Frame
LightWeight_CO said:
It would be easier to just purchase the lcd and digitizer with front housing. The 3 pieces would be already assembled. IMHO it is just easier to spend the few extra dollars to avoid a possible hassle. And, for the record this is the route i went when i replaced mine. I only buy from sellers located in the U.S. to avoid warranty/replacement issues of parts (if you live in the U.S.).
Here is a quick Ebay search of what I'm talking about. HTC M8 LCD+Digitizer+Frame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey,
Thank you for the reply and no I am not from US.
So, this one should work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-HTC-ONE-M8-LCD-Display-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Frame-Replacement-Assembly-/282122816484?hash=item41afd48be4:g:5pgAAOSwaB5XowrM
I'm not a fan of parts from China and Honk Kong. But yes, that will work. Just remember, be free of static, disconnect the battery as soon as you get the rear cover off, and wear anti-static gloves designed for electrical devices and components. Good luck!
In a nutshell I have this today:
It's my first day with my phone. I cannot use any case because in my country (Turkey) it's impossible to find any cases. I bought some but they will be delivered at least 1 month ago.
So is there any-where to find a replacement part for my back cover? I asked it to Oneplus itself but they told me that they don't sell spare parts. I looked into ebay but there's not any of it.
I know it's not a big thing but I have a big OCD problem. And it looks like a disaster to me.
ANy help will be appreciated.
I've seen many parts on eBay for OnePlus 3 but no replacement back cover yet. They have everything else though like front glass, vibration motor, battery, antenna, speaker, camera cable.
kamajikaciya said:
In a nutshell I have this today:
It's my first day with my phone. I cannot use any case because in my country (Turkey) it's impossible to find any cases. I bought some but they will be delivered at least 1 month ago.
So is there any-where to find a replacement part for my back cover? I asked it to Oneplus itself but they told me that they don't sell spare parts. I looked into ebay but there's not any of it.
I know it's not a big thing but I have a big OCD problem. And it looks like a disaster to me.
ANy help will be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ouch, I feel your pain dude.. I would suggest maybe covering it up with a skin for the time being and when they do start making replacement backings eventually, get one then..
two months ago, seen at Aliexpress, price was around 70$, but now item is not available. Just contact with CS and ask how much they will charge for back housing replacement at RMA.
https://dbrand.com/shop/oneplus-3-skins
Try one of these in the meanwhile. I'm sure you'll find a combination that suits your style!
kamajikaciya said:
In a nutshell I have this today:
It's my first day with my phone. I cannot use any case because in my country (Turkey) it's impossible to find any cases. I bought some but they will be delivered at least 1 month ago.
So is there any-where to find a replacement part for my back cover? I asked it to Oneplus itself but they told me that they don't sell spare parts. I looked into ebay but there's not any of it.
I know it's not a big thing but I have a big OCD problem. And it looks like a disaster to me.
ANy help will be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im sure trying to replace it on your own will cause more damage to the device because you can mess up adhesives, screen, other internals & etc
And when they say they dont sell parts it means you will endup with a cheaper manufactured backcover that is not even original. Just keep the device as it is those two dots shouldnt bother you
I'll bough 2 original cases. I think it will be ok when I get them.
By the way on the teardown videos of OnePLus 3 it looks pretty easy to remove the back cover. No adhesive or something. Just removing the bottom screws will do the job.
Man, i had the absolute same problem. When i unpacked my OP3, the charger fell out of the xox and hit the phone on the absolute same place on the bezel
I sold mine on ebay the other day and ordered a new one.
it's really simple to disassemble op3. two screws, and back cover is removed. no glue, ect.
http://www.ebay.it/itm/252638839784?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
kenzolo said:
http://www.ebay.it/itm/252638839784?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you but it's not original. It's just a chinese copy.
kamajikaciya said:
Thank you but it's not original. It's just a chinese copy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's kind of a funny comment as the OEM is a lower cost Chinese company.
nine5raptor said:
That's kind of a funny comment as the OEM is a lower cost Chinese company.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know but it's not original.
On the other hand chinese market produce fake/copy parts for their own companies too.
kamajikaciya said:
I know but it's not original.
On the other hand chinese market produce fake/copy parts for their own companies too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know I'm late here but how do you guys suggest it would be possible to produce fake back housings at the price they are charging for them? I mean how many people would realistically buy parts exclusively made for one device, and an oneplus 3 at that? A few thousand people at most? If this is the case I don't think it would be financially viable to make any sort of production line for these parts. Aside from stealing original ones from the factory, or mabye defective ones I don't see how they would produce such a limited quantity for so cheap unless they are originals? Any insight?
There are many options for the back cover. The back on my Oneplus 3 was damaged but not as bad as yours. I was planning to replace my back but all i had was a tiny scratch so it wasn't worth it. I will change it when my back is really messed up. When you search for the cover on ebay just search for battery cover You can tell most fakes as they don't have the oneplus logo and for a different colour, try to get one with the sim card tray. Try to get a cover near Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangdong that's where the Oneplus headquaters is. There's also a midnight black cover as well!
Original: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-H...305502?hash=item3ae2de09de:g:E9UAAOSww9xZAyjH
Midnight black: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Originl-M...hash=item4664c8bbfe:m:mpSJfaO-1rrmkP-ULb3a6Tg