So, has anyone else received their HTC One, only to discover dust under their screen?
I have a *huge* speck under the glass. Any ideas how to remove it?
Thanks in advance
Take it back and get it replaced. That kind of flaw is unacceptable.
Sorry to dig up old threads but any news on this?
Mine has 2 dust particles between digitizer and screen that's why I ask...
delboy98 said:
So, has anyone else received their HTC One, only to discover dust under their screen?
I have a *huge* speck under the glass. Any ideas how to remove it?
Thanks in advance
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Got a picture of it?
On my 1st black unit, there are few dust particles that are very visible. I returned it and get another unit. Guess what ! also got dust particles, but this one not so bad, 1 or 2 very tiny dust. I can live with it. I think they are rushing the manufacturing for the demand
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I will soon be opening up my phone (T-mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition) to replace the glass screen with a new one ordered online. I've never even opened the phone before and was wondering if someone has performed this operation before. I would really appreciate any pointers, tricks, cautions, pictures, etc.
Thanks.
lawrence... where did u get the replacement??
i wonder if they got replacement cases! i chiped mine
The company I bought the screen from was GetHighTech, Inc, in California. By coincidence, they are about an hour's drive away from my home.
They only sell the glass screen and high capacity battery replacements. The screen comes with absolutely no documentation or instructions. I just got it a few minutes ago.
just wanted to see if you had any luck with the changeout.
Screen replaced successfully: observations
It was a tricky operation, but I finally managed to replace my broken touch screen. And the patient is alive, and only a little worse off for the experience.
I was held back for a week until I could get the right size torx screwdrivers to remove the back cover. Once inside, it was a very very tricky process slicing off the broken screen with a razor blade. It was glued to the lcd display. This would have been hard even if the screen was not shattered. Definitely needed goggles to protect against flying splinters of glass. I used cotton swabs and 99% alcohol to clean the glass dust off the glue around the edges of the lcd, then I put the new screen on while that residual gum was still a bit tacky.
There was a very thin existing plastic cover over the lcd in between the glass touch screen and the rest of the lcd. Since it did not come off with the glass, I left it in place even though it had a couple of small scratches from contact with the broken glass. It seems like it was there to keep dust off the lcd or something like that.
This was my first time inside the phone. I noticed that replacing the whole LCD component would have been a trivial task by comparision to replacing the glass alone. And even easier would have been adding a new battery.
cracked lcd on xda
hi, does anybody know where i can get a replacement for the lcd screen on my xda... its totally mashed and i need to unlock it but the screen is bad...
i live in uk... any ideas guys..
pls help out
has anyone give me pls an idea how much a new replacement screen for XDA might cost
currently I am having two XDA (one XDA and one MDA), MDA has a broken screen ... I'd like to know how much is the material (screen), I have so. to do the actual job of screen replacement
regards, monika
I replaced my touchscreen a few weeks ago. Like Lawrence said it's a little tricky and you need to be patient.
I bought my touchscreen from www.pdasmart.com/pdaphone.htm for $75 and they gave great instructions.
thank you for your kind answer
hmmm, seems like it is nice to live in US ... where all the things for XDA are almost readily available :wink:
regards, monika
Protective Acryclic Cover over the Digitizer
I have an odd problem. I have an SX56 with a broken protective cover. The protective cover is the acrylic sheet that sits between the digitizer and the outside world. Everything else works fine including the digitizer. I have found every replacement part except that cover. I've even tried local plastic stores. They don't carry the proper thickness (0.125mm).
Any thoughts or sources besides sending it in for a $200 repair?
One of the things i loved by my (now sold) iphone 4, is that the screen is glued to the frontglass. This prevents dust from ever getting inn the screen. I really hate dust in the screen.
Do the optimus 2x glue the screen to the glass?? Anyone know.
I don't know about the O2X, but all the android phones I've had over the last few years have NEVER had dust under the screen/glass.
Same.
Never had dust under the screen on my Nexus but i did on my G1 (only because it was falling apart and i'd messed with the insides too much )
So far no dust or anything under the screen, but i did notice that the very small groove that runs around the edge between the phone and the silver band collects ALOT of dust which is kinda hard to get rid of.
Overall though, this phone has the best build quality of any i've ever owned!
Same over here, no dust.
I don't think you should be worried about this. The screens on newer devices are quite well sealed. No dust should be able to get in there. And yes, you will get dirt build up on the grooves along the outer edge but that's quite unavoidable and can be cleaned with a really small pin.
I have 1 small spec of dust in the lower left corner of my screen (only visible when light shines directly on the screen).
but this could be from manufacture
My HTC desire had a build up of dust down the left hand side of the screen due to a faulty seal around the glass
I had 2 with dust under screen. and by that I dont know if with time it gets more dust, or its just at assembly.
if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
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if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
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True, but thank god we have gurrilaglass!
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carlos118 said:
if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
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The glue is easy to get rid of with some heat. So no problem if it cracks or you have to change a scratched one.
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thank god we have gurrilaglass!
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Just have a look at my phone
LG Optimus 2X, gorilla glass: youtube.com/watch?v=bOZS36hq1s4
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Just have a look at my phone
LG Optimus 2X, gorilla glass: youtube.com/watch?v=bOZS36hq1s4
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Gorilla glass doesn't mean it can't be breaked, but it won't break that easy.
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Gorilla glass doesn't mean it can't be breaked, but it won't break that easy.
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The impact wasn't really hard at all and still... you can see the result. As far as I understand, gorilla glass means it won't SCRATCH (not break) that easy.
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The impact wasn't really hard at all and still... you can see the result. As far as I understand, gorilla glass means it won't SCRATCH (not break) that easy.
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i got two scratches and I have no idea how i even got them :-(
Gorilla glass is just a hype. It scratches as easy as all other glasses.
I just wonder if it's GLUED to the screen or not. Not if it scratches.
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I just wonder if it's GLUED to the screen or not.
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It is glued. I went to the repair shop a couple of days ago to find out whether they could replace the broken glass on my phone. They highly recommended replacing the glass together with the display as one unit because, as they said, the glass is glued to the dislay and replacing just the glass is not only pretty difficult but can also result in dust getting between the glass and the display.
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It is glued. I went to the repair shop a couple of days ago to find out whether they could replace the broken glass on my phone. They highly recommended replacing the glass together with the display as one unit because, as they said, the glass is glued to the dislay and replacing just the glass is not only pretty difficult but can also result in dust getting between the glass and the display.
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well.. i am thinking to change my screen because it has light leakage. " imported, so if to return it back it would cost me like 100$ at least plus whatever tax. so replace the screen from my own pocket is cheaper "
and i dont mind that BUT. where can i buy the screen with the front glass together ?
i dont want to buy the screen alone. does anyone have a good website where we can buy parts?
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well.. i am thinking to change my screen because it has light leakage. " imported, so if to return it back it would cost me like 100$ at least plus whatever tax. so replace the screen from my own pocket is cheaper "
and i dont mind that BUT. where can i buy the screen with the front glass together ?
i dont want to buy the screen alone. does anyone have a good website where we can buy parts?
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I you want to find a LCD without leakage you need to look forever. All LCD's has some kind of leakage.
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I you want to find a LCD without leakage you need to look forever. All LCD's has some kind of leakage.
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not true.
well.. it might be the case for the optimus 2x but not all phones lol.
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not true.
well.. it might be the case for the optimus 2x but not all phones lol.
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Yes all. Even the mighty iphone ;-) and just google ipad 2 light bleed. Lol
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OK so first off I know I'm a cheap sod :angel:
My SG Nexus got wet and I'm waiting for the LG N4 to become in stock again...
So I've got myself a SG Note off eBay in perfect working order apart from one long crack that runs though only the glass (the OLED is fine).
I've looked into replacing the glass and tbh even thought I'm an engineer, nope.
My cunning plan is to fill the crack with superglue (let it dry) then slap on a zagg screen protector on it.
Any comments or ideas? Maybe lose the super glue? Maybe use something else other than superglue?
All ideas welcome - photos to follow when it gets here.
Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it
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Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it
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I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!
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I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!
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Now that is something I had over looked. I had thought the glue would chemically react with anything. Have a digital cookie mate
Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.
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Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.
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Thanks, but installing the glass involves separating the glass and OLED and there glued together. You have to heat the glass with a heat gun then pull them apart. I'm thinking that's going to crack the OLED.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487716
That thread is a bit scary isn't it, its one of those jobs where having seen one done & exactly what's involved drastically increases the chances of success but most people haven't got that luxury.
But, if i wanted the phone repaired i would see risking the cheap way first as a worthwhile gamble.
But hope your screen "protector over crack" method works for you.
seems legit.
also, please send us step by step pics.
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Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue...
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Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.
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Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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Dam good link. I like the idea of one of those oil. Maybe baby oil would be to viscose (runny) so I'm thinking that a drop of two of that corn sirpe could do the trick... maybe even some wax? I got some clear natural beaswax... I feel some experimentation coming on....
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What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.
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again good shout. My only heastitaion is thats a one way street, no going back. But I think if the screen protector doesn't work then that can be dam good plan B!
Hi everyone,
I've had a display protector on my 4X (~7 months old now) from day one. Lately, I discovered some stains on the display and got a new protector. When I removed the old one, I discovered that those mysterious stains were actually on the display glass. After trying to remove them with a microfibre cloth and finally glass cleaner, I realized they are actually on the downside of the display glass.
I have no clue why they turned out now or even where they come from. The display itself still works perfect.
Did anybody of you experience the same problem? Is it a manufacturing error? Living bacteria colony inside my phone? I have absolutely no idea.
Would an error of this kind be covered by the warranty?
I've attached two pictures, the stains are kind of hard to capture with a camera, but I think you can see them.
Regards,
pint
possibly the outcome of going on XXX sites ,lol only joking, could it be caused by possible condensation or possible that the screen has got so hot sometime due to it having the protector on and staining that way
My computer screen is so dirty, i can't see what you mean
AW: Mysterious stains under the display glass
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My computer screen is so dirty, i can't see what you mean
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Haha, same problem with me
@pitness: it seems like you're german, so check out the P880-Thread on the "android-hilfe"-forum, there is a large thread about your problem...
Well, thanks for the answers, guys.
@friartuckme:
I have an Iconia A500 for a mans special needs jk
@black-duty
Thanks for the tip, i checked the forum, but the only thread I found was "dust particles under the display"... The pics there actualy looked like dust particles, unlike the "stains" on my phone. I guess I'll just trust try to get a fee warranty repair... After all, the only thing I can imagine is actually a condensed fluid (It never got wet, so... Sweat from my pockets?! but wouldn't that more likely kill the electronics?).
edit: btw what the hell guys, clean your computer screens! totally worth it.
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Well, thanks for the answers, guys.
@friartuckme:
I have an Iconia A500 for a mans special needs jk
@black-duty
Thanks for the tip, i checked the forum, but the only thread I found was "dust particles under the display"... The pics there actualy looked like dust particles, unlike the "stains" on my phone. I guess I'll just trust try to get a fee warranty repair... After all, the only thing I can imagine is actually a condensed fluid (It never got wet, so... Sweat from my pockets?! but wouldn't that more likely kill the electronics?).
edit: btw what the hell guys, clean your computer screens! totally worth it.
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I got almost the same stain as you got looking from the picture and im confident that it is dust or some dirt that got in. Thats because when it first started to get under my screen it looked more like dust particles but know it more looks like a dirty stain like your pictures.
Also when i first noticed the stain forming it came in from the angle where the front camera is top right corner. I also see some slight gap there between the display and the cover at my phone.
Im going to send it back soon since it really annoys me.
I have the same problem. It's definitely no dust. The stain was small but became bigger and bigger. Have you found a solution yet? I found this post:
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hello you ,i had the same thing with dust ,so i used this video can't post link, search youtube for 'disassembling lg p880 and i cleaned but was no dust its some sort of oxidation it was really hard to clean i used spirit ,but now its ok my screen is ok:victory:
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Hope it helps.
Hi guys.
I've dropped my xt1068 on a floor and the glass got cracked although the screen works perfectly (no damaged parts at all). I've buyed the replacement glass from ebay (this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Front...244?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566c04b4ec ).
My question is, have anyone passed through this situation? Is there any way to replace it without damaging the screen? I heard that glass is glued to the digitalizer screen and I'm worried.
Any thoughts?
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Hi guys.
I've dropped my xt1068 on a floor and the glass got cracked although the screen works perfectly (no damaged parts at all). I've buyed the replacement glass from ebay (this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Front...244?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566c04b4ec ).
My question is, have anyone passed through this situation? Is there any way to replace it without damaging the screen? I heard that glass is glued to the digitalizer screen and I'm worried.
Any thoughts?
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I don't think it is glued, but if it is try putting some light heat on it, not real hot though. The glass is meant to be replaced. I'm guessing you have the disassemble instructions.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Motorola+Moto+G+2nd+gen.+2014+LCD+screen+Replacement/36180
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I don't think it is glued, but if it is try putting some light heat on it, not real hot though. The glass is meant to be replaced. I'm guessing you have the disassemble instructions.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Motorola+Moto+G+2nd+gen.+2014+LCD+screen+Replacement/36180
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Thanks. But the video shows how to replace the whole screen, I just bought the glass (which I need to replace). I've little concerned about separating glass from screen.
And the only tutorial I found is for samsung galaxy s4.
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Thanks. But the video shows how to replace the whole screen, I just bought the glass (which I need to replace). I've little concerned about separating glass from screen.
And the only tutorial I found is for samsung galaxy s4.
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I'd give it a shot. The worst you could do is have to put it back together with the broken glass. It's a pretty straightforward job taking it apart. Just be careful with the pins on the cables you unplug.
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I'd give it a shot. The worst you could do is have to put it back together with the broken glass. It's a pretty straightforward job taking it apart. Just be careful with the pins on the cables you unplug.
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Thanks!
I've also bought a uv glue to glue it better. After the process, I'll share the results.