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My own screen has some scuffs and scratches, and i was looking for a new one. Now i know because of my old job that having it replaced at a repair-center (i worked at one) that will cost me something like 160 euro's.
But now i found a company (www.iiparts.com) on internet that sells the "samsung LTP280QV" displays for $75 a piece (for minimum of 5 pieces) and thats a good price i think.
These displays are used in the wizard and the magician ( :!: but Toppoly TD028STEB1 is also used, and they are not interchangeable :!: )
Maybe if there is enough interest for those displays we could buy some together (saves a lot of postage costs :lol: )?
It is not my goal to make money out of this, but to all save money.
So if anyone who is seriously interested could PM me, then i'll see if its worth it.

Goodluck.
I've been using screen protector on vario from the very first day i got this babe.

kuangtian said:
I've been using screen protector on vario from the very first day i got this babe.
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Same here

That's not what he is asking guys.
There are a lot of users who won't use protectors because of disadvantages with it.
So if anyone is interested in a new display and don’t mind to do some DIY then please add your thread.
Cheers,
Drifter

That's not what he is asking guys.
There are a lot of users who won't use protectors because of disadvantages with it.
So if anyone is interested in a new display and don’t mind to do some DIY then please add your thread.
Cheers,
Drifter

thnks drifter, thats what i want to say. And as i saw on the forum, there are a lot of people who dropped their device and have a broken LCD. For them it's also a lot cheaper, and DIY doesn't matter for them because their warranty is already voided because of dropping it.

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I already have sent my 9100 to the repair center....
If they will ask me a lot, I will contact you soon.

Today I got back my PDA....
I have disassembled it to check the type of the screen but it is a "Toppoly TD028STEB1"
Do someone know where to buy this kind of screen?

http://www.google.com/search?q=Toppoly+TD028STEB1
That should get you started I imagine

jmel said:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Toppoly+TD028STEB1
That should get you started I imagine
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I did it..... but i would like t get some feedback from the users of this forum. It is nt a problem to get a link in internet, it's a deal to get a good vendor.
I found a very good quotation in the www.lcd315.com or www.lcd315.net.
Could someone know this e-shop ?
Did anyone buy something from there?

My LCD.... FYI:
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BUMP!
Hallo?!?!?
anyone?
is there anybody out there?

My question is there a screen which has decent sensitivity. I have had two T-Mobile MDAs and both are pretty poor when it comes to screen tap sensitivity. Also I have a continuous problem with alignment. After about a week I have to carry out a hard reset. Example if I am searching in my contacts database and use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen instead of scrolling the contact the stylus is adjacent to is selected. I have tried screen recalibration and that does not correct the issue. The only resolution is to clear storage and that is getting very aggrivating. Any suggestions. I am running Mr. Clean rev 2.4a. Am I looking at a software glitch or a bad screen... My guess is a substandard screen.

Bump again....
I still need to get the screen!!!!!!

Do you know if there's an easy way to determine which screen is installed without having to disassemble the phone? My Wizard100 (Cing2125) is fairly new and I just want to avoid disassembly unless it is really, really, really needed...

Sorry but I have no idea how to get that info without "explode" the PDA.
It will help to keep the guarantee as valid

Taking the Magician and Wizard apart
Hi,
How easy is it to take the magician and wizard apart?
...and put back together
I've looked on the net for hours and not found any instructions. On this site I have seen people talk of repairing their phones but no guides or indication of how easy/hard it is
thanks,
Graham.

OK, I found the service manual for the wizard at:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Wizard/Docs_Tutorials/Wizard_Service_Manual.pdf
but what about the Magician?
thanks,
Graham.

I'm waiting for spare parts from china....
LCD , cover house, batteries -thin&thik,
I hope everything will be right
sorry but i have no idea about Magician

DisplayDoctor said:
Hi,
How easy is it to take the magician and wizard apart?
...and put back together
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It's easy....
just a warning on the chassie for plastic notch

What is the name of this part of the phone?

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Long story short I tripped and landed on it. The lcd is not broken and all my touch gestures still work. The crack is on the inside (as in I can't feel it from the outside) I would like to fix this but have no idea what part I would need to order/ what it is named. Please help me I am very upset.

themapleboy said:
Long story short I tripped and landed on it. The lcd is not broken and all my touch gestures still work. The crack is on the inside (as in I can't feel it from the outside) I would like to fix this but have no idea what part I would need to order/ what it is named. Please help me I am very upset.
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That's your LED screen. Google "screen replacement for (your model)" Should pull up a bunch of sites. Install yourself if able, cause some of these companies are ridiculous on prices. Did my wing for $28.00, I think. Been awhile. Good luck

crz6662 said:
That's your LED screen. Google "screen replacement for (your model)" Should pull up a bunch of sites. Install yourself if able, cause some of these companies are ridiculous on prices. Did my wing for $28.00, I think. Been awhile. Good luck
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wouldn't that mean i couldn't see a picture? my screen works fine its just cracked. I was told it is most likely the digitizer (but my touch gestures still work as well).

themapleboy said:
wouldn't that mean i couldn't see a picture? my screen works fine its just cracked. I was told it is most likely the digitizer (but my touch gestures still work as well).
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I assumed it was the screen itself. Is the screen plastic or glass. I would think plastic, but who knows. Google it. Most screens include the digitizer when the screen is purchased. Personally I would replace both at the same time if cheap enough. You'll have the phone apart anyway, If you plan on doing it yourself.
I found it fun & a bit educational. might have to order a tool or 2 but there very cheap. Be careful of the ribbon connectors, you can break them very easily.

Wow sorry to see the HTC Dream/G1 suffer the way it did.
I think its time to hang up the phone for good.
Save the money you would pay to fix it and move onto something newer.
Use this to base your decision on --->>> http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/

legend221 said:
Wow sorry to see the HTC Dream/G1 suffer the way it did.
I think its time to hang up the phone for good.
Save the money you would pay to fix it and move onto something newer.
Use this to base your decision on --->>> http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/
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Is that really a fair comparison ? It's a non-rooted G1 running 1.6. I'd like to see the results on a rooted/flashed w/Froyo 2.2 Also not overclocked like some of them.
Screens are cheap, relatively easy to install fix for a $400 phone. Seems a waste to "hang it up".
Interesting info @ site though.

crz6662 said:
Is that really a fair comparison ? It's a non-rooted G1 running 1.6. I'd like to see the results on a rooted/flashed w/Froyo 2.2 Also not overclocked like some of them.
Screens are cheap, relatively easy to install fix for a $400 phone. Seems a waste to "hang it up".
Interesting info @ site though.
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The HTC Dream/G1 is dead last in benchmarks.
Unless he can find a screen for dirt cheap I believe it would be a waste of cash.
If he is eligible for a full upgrade discount from his provider let him decide for himself.

legend221 said:
The HTC Dream/G1 is dead last in benchmarks.
Unless he can find a screen for dirt cheap I believe it would be a waste of cash.
If he is eligible for a full upgrade discount from his provider let him decide for himself.
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Agreed, it is his decision.
Root/Flash and overclock the G1 and your saying it will still be dead last ?
So another words, you break your $400 phone and "you" would just buy a new one ?

[HELP] Main Board Cracked [Pleading to all techies!!]

Hi guys,
I sent my OB to get repaired under warranty because my wake/lock button wasn't working properly and i couldn't turn it on/off without doing some funny stuff with the usb cable.
Turns out the MCPB (main board) has the smallest of small cracks in it and my warranty claim has been unequivocally denied
The company sent me this image for referral in the case that i might complain and get their decision to not pay for repairs under warranty overturned. From the looks of the damage, i highly doubt they will.
The damage occurs in the top left hand corner.
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Occurs here on the mainboard i think (credits to askor for the photo):
So i am pleading for anybody with any experience in repairing phones to help a brother out.
The place is asking for $280.50 AUD to replace the whole board and i said i'd rather chop my family jewels off. So i suggested that we solder the part back to the board and he said that "there is a very good possibility that i might damage or cook my board". and i rather not let that happen.
So please, does anybody have any ideas? any input would be appreciated.

FunkyGanja said:
Hi guys,
I sent my OB to get repaired under warranty because my wake/lock button wasn't working properly and i couldn't turn it on/off without doing some funny stuff with the usb cable.
Turns out the MCPB (main board) has the smallest of small cracks in it and my warranty claim has been unequivocally denied
The company sent me this image for referral in the case that i might complain and get their decision to not pay for repairs under warranty overturned. From the looks of the damage, i highly doubt they will.
The damage occurs in the top left hand corner.
Occurs here on the mainboard i think (credits to askor for the photo):
So i am pleading for anybody with any experience in repairing phones to help a brother out.
The place is asking for $280.50 AUD to replace the whole board and i said i'd rather chop my family jewels off. So i suggested that we solder the part back to the board and he said that "there is a very good possibility that i might damage or cook my board". and i rather not let that happen.
So please, does anybody have any ideas? any input would be appreciated.
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At that price you can buy a new phone. I'll look at the pictures on my comp in a moment my phone doesn't show it. I haven't got experience in phone repair but I'll try.
EDIT: I had a look at the photo. It looks like it's burned and not cracked, You can't actually see the damage properly it would have been better if they gave a image from the other side. I'm no expert but that my opinion.

I'll be picking up the phone Saturday and since it's no longer under warranty i shall take it apart and have a look for myself and post some updates so i can better assess the damage.
@xonar_ thanks for your help, it is greatly appreciated. What are your thoughts on the warning from my authorized repairer? They said that they can't re-solder it for me due to contracts with manufacturers, but if i do it myself (or send it to another repairer) would it be possible to cook the board? I mean they would have had to solder the parts in the first place.

FunkyGanja said:
I'll be picking up the phone Saturday and since it's no longer under warranty i shall take it apart and have a look for myself and post some updates so i can better assess the damage.
@xonar_ thanks for your help, it is greatly appreciated. What are your thoughts on the warning from my authorized repairer? They said that they can't re-solder it for me due to contracts with manufacturers, but if i do it myself (or send it to another repairer) would it be possible to cook the board? I mean they would have had to solder the parts in the first place.
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It's a strange contract they have. I think it is to avoid the manufacturer being blamed for bad workmanship and just allow quality controlled replacements.
Soldiering a circuit board isn't usually a good idea for various reasons. Try another repair shop. Doing it yourself is a possibility but if something goes wrong you are going to be one very unhappy person.
Sent from my LG-P970

I would think that you are right, he said they used to be able to do patch up jobs about 10yrs ago but thats changed know.
The phone is pretty much useless as is because the only way i can wake it up is by plugging it in using the mini-usb port. So any fix that doesn't cost $280.50 is a fix that is worth considering in my book. The only thing is that i have already forked out $38.50 for just having a look at it and i don't really want to spend that money again by sending it to another repairer.
The part that needs to be fixed is only a 'female' connector so its nothing really important i suppose. Would frying that part be that bad?
I get my phone back Saturday the 27th so i'll post some pics and decide what i am going to do.

Magnetic Charge/Sync cable

So it has already started, people are loosing and damaging their cradles already. This is going to create a need for a new cradle or another way to charge and sync the unit.
Ever since I first opened the box to my gear I wondered WTF Samsung was thinking with this cradle. There has to be a better way, and hopefully I have found one.
On the back of the watch are 2 small screws. My goal is to use 2 tiny magnets to hold a cable to the back side of the watch via these screws. This will make the cable MUCH smaller and no longer require a massive case to be carried around.
Current status:
Contacted a few companies and have a few different connectors coming in to see what will connect best.
PCB design will all depend on the connector we go with
V1 case design is already started for the housing. I will be printing a few samples out with a makerbot in a week or so and will post up
I hope to have an entire v1 test unit done within the next week or 2. I would have this done earlier but I have a massive fluid mechanics midterm tomorrow then will be heading out of town for the rest of the week for work. I should be back in town on Saturday and will be sitting in front of the makerbot and a soldering iron all day. Please stay tuned for updates.
Also all criticism is welcome, tell me what you think, the only thing I ask is to make it constructive. If you think this is a stupid idea because it will not work for some reason, let me know and why. I am a mechanical engineer with a concentration in structural analysis. I know only what I have taught myself about electronics so I admit I dont know as much as many others.

***UPDATES***​
10/31/2013
Currently working on getting sync capabilities working. I have a feeling Samsug did 1 of 2 things
1. Chip requirement like apples cables to allow sync
2. Power on data line
Either way this weekend I should be able to get the sync feature working or at least have parts on order to do so. First run on the spring loaded contact pins were pretty good, but I am going to need something longer. Once the case goes over the PCB board they will no longer be able to connect with the back of the watch. Here is what I am working with at the moment.
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How'd ya like that for a ghetto macguyver job. LOLZ
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Genshard said:
How'd ya like that for a ghetto macguyver job. LOLZ
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Points for effort !

Got the 1st set of spring pins connectors in. They work but will not be long enough once a case is designed for the unit. Back to ordering more $0.08 1/16" pins!

Try to check the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493181&page=5
Pins which You found seems to be very nice and will work well, but regarding the magnetic mounting - check if the screws are magnetic - if they are stainless steel (which they almost for sure are) they will not be magnetic... so this will not hold... the other issue is if the watch has sensors inside they may not like the strong magnetic field...

Can't wait to be able to buy one lol
Sent from my SM-N900T

ktetreault14 said:
Can't wait to be able to buy one lol
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I think my charger just also died... Darn!!..
Better go to samsung tomorrow...
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lukasz said:
if they are stainless steel (which they almost for sure are) they will not be magnetic
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Depends, not all stainless steel is the same. Depends on the blend. Some are quite magnetic.

[Q] Is this a dead pixel?

I just bought this phone used from ebay
the good thing is I talked to htc chat and managed to get an repair order issued complaining about a dead pixel. but I am not sure if it really is a dead pixel and I dont want to spend 7 days without the phone just to find out this is not a dead pixel.
Can you tell me if this is a dead pixel and I should send this phone for repair?
the small black patch on the grey line of the phone storage. upper middle area
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Obviously more than one pixel is involved here. Get a magnifying glass. It's it debris behind the glass or is it actually discrete pixels?
Either way I bet they won't come back. Pursue whatever avenue you feel you must to get satisfaction.
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NxNW said:
Obviously more than one pixel is involved here. Get a magnifying glass. It's it debris behind the glass or is it actually discrete pixels?
Either way I bet they won't come back. Pursue whatever avenue you feel you must to get satisfaction.
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What do you mean they wont come back?
Either way debris behind the glass or dead pixels both are covered under warranty right?
Thank you for replying!

I just meant I doubt they will suddenly start working correctly. If it bugs you and you are under warranty, go ahead and get it repaired. Good luck!
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I just meant I doubt they will suddenly start working correctly. If it bugs you and you are under warranty, go ahead and get it repaired. Good luck!
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Ok I most probably will send it then
PS if it is just debris can I remove it myself?
Or is HTC the best bet?
PS I am not technically under warranty. It apparently expired on April according to one Customer Service rep
But according to another I am still under warranty and he made me a repair ticket. So I am guessing I will get a free service now even if I am not covered anymore

muneebrocks said:
Ok I most probably will send it then
PS if it is just debris can I remove it myself?
Or is HTC the best bet?
PS I am not technically under warranty. It apparently expired on April according to one Customer Service rep
But according to another I am still under warranty and he made me a repair ticket. So I am guessing I will get a free service now even if I am not covered anymore
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If it is only debris you cannot remove it yourself. As the process to open an HTC One is complicated and cannot be done outside of HTC. Also warranty as far as i know is usually a year long. So if your within that period you'll definitely get a free service as long as the phone is in good condition. Hope it gets sorted!. Cheers.