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Replacement screen?

Hey there.
I got "faulty" Diamond from a shop. It has one minor issue with screen. They told me that glass broke on the screen and now the screen has two small scratches.
So, where can I buy replacement display/screen for my Diamond and is it easy to change? I asked from a local repair and they told it would cost something like 250€/300$. I tought it's a little bit high prize so I was thinking if you guys could help me out.

on ebay there are diamond screens for sale
Not a very bad price also..

the-equinoxe said:
on ebay there are diamond screens for sale
Not a very bad price also..
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Thanks alot. That is really a decent prize.
Has anyone of you guys changed HTC Diamond screen? Is it a big operation?

Never done it to a diamond.
If I look @ the service manual I hate to say: yes, you'd have to take some time, there are a lot of steps.
But it's doable, just take your time, read the service manual first to know what to expect.
Then carefully take all the steps in the manual to disassemble the device.
replace the screen, and re-assemble according to the service manual.
I wish you good luck!
BTW You could also buy an extra digitiser (touchpad) for if the touchscreen is damaged.

maybe this will help you http://cnn.cn/shop/touch-diamond-digitizer-p-2128.html

Hi be very carefull with the screen , i just changed my lcd at a HTC service center, the screen is composed by 3 parts the digitizer (touch screen), lcd display, and the front cover ( the metal that you see around the screen), all this parts are changed in one piece, you cannot change only the touch screen or the lcd because, it can be done without damaging the lcd. Dont buy from ebay only the touch screen because you wil and up breaking your phone.
Ps the screen ( front cover, touch screen, lcd display) cost me 110 euro.
Here are some pictures of my old screen.

Thank you all, for your replies. I've ordered the parts and should get those by the start of next week. I think I'll manage to do it, didn't seem to be that hard.
Thanks again.

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Never done it to a diamond.
BTW You could also buy an extra digitiser (touchpad) for if the touchscreen is damaged.
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My phone is working fine, it's only cosmetic problem, but I don't wan't it to look like that. Thanks.

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shack80 said:
My phone is working fine, it's only cosmetic problem, but I don't wan't it to look like that. Thanks.
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Were you sucessful changing the digitizer?
Did you changed only the digitizer or the lcd-screen with the digitizer, because lucian777 said thats only possible to change the complete part?

Google in Ebay. I saw an offer for 45 €. Regards

Jack.B said:
Google in Ebay. I saw an offer for 45 €. Regards
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Thanks for your reply.
I allready have found many cheep offers for a digitizer.
But my question is whether it's possible to change only the digitizer and not the hole part consists of digitizer and lcd screen...???

Was just wondering

Is there a place where I could buy a black mask for x8 ? ( note, I don't want a external casing for protection or whatever, I want the original black phone mask with black back cover - I was impatient enough to buy a new cellphone so I rushed in and bought a white xperia x8, while I really wanted the black one )

pa sta nema nista kod nas?

Keep an eye on this thread.
Only place I've found a black housing so far is on eketshop. However! I have no idea if the site is a scam or not.
I have ordered one for myself, but it has not shipped yet. I recommend you wait and see if the shop turns out to be fake or not. I'll post in the other thread if I recieve mine. By the looks of it, the shop is either a scam or just very slow.
I really don't want anyone else to waste money if it turns out to be a bad tip.

on ebay
look here (19 usd with free shipping worldwide):
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X8-Cover-Case-Housing-Black-/110631685887?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c2298eff
or just search "xperia x8 black cover case" on ebay.
If you pay with paypal you can make a complaint and then you get your money back. Draw from the experience of me.

Yea, found that some time ago but unfortunately they can't ship to where I am (NZ) so couldn't try it out.

black cover is almost 16$ for X6

I buy a black one cost me 22RMB,it looks no problem

argh...should've warned people on this thread too.
I did get a black housing eventually but the problem discussed in the other thread mentioned that the clear touch screen is glued to the front housing so changing it would be hard without damaging it.

I hope this helps
This must help you guys, the video of disassembly shows that the LCD can be seperated.
Xperia X8 Repair Manual
I found this link in the X8 multi touch thread, do this at your own risk.

techno28 said:
This must help you guys, the video of disassembly shows that the LCD can be seperated.
Xperia X8 Repair Manual
I found this link in the X8 multi touch thread, do this at your own risk.
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Thanks for that but the problem is not with the LCD assembly...
The part list in this manual indicates the 'cover front assy' comes pre-assembled with the touch screen unit (glues together) so I assume they were never designed to be taken apart.
Very useful manual though, thanks.

techno28 said:
This must help you guys, the video of disassembly shows that the LCD can be seperated.
I found this link in the X8 multi touch thread, do this at your own risk.
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Thank a lot!

thank you for your help!

Scratched screen

I have some kind of bad scratches on my screen, I was just wondering if I choose to replace it will I need to swap the digitizer, screen or front case?
Its not causing many problems yet, but in the sun they show up really bad and make things under the scratches kind of hard to see.

delsus said:
I have some kind of bad scratches on my screen, I was just wondering if I choose to replace it will I need to swap the digitizer, screen or front case?
Its not causing many problems yet, but in the sun they show up really bad and make things under the scratches kind of hard to see.
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The Actual front of the screen is actually the digitizer so thats what you would have to replace, the font case dosent have a clear part its the digitizer
and believe it or not thats probably the cheapest part of all 3 to replace
and if you choose to replace it you can use this guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaAe0xWdkzI

ZxWelshyxz said:
The Actual front of the screen is actually the digitizer so thats what you would have to replace, the font case dosent have a clear part its the digitizer
and believe it or not thats probably the cheapest part of all 3 to replace
and if you choose to replace it you can use this guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaAe0xWdkzI
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Thought so, but thought I should ask anyway, seen some on ebay for £5 or less, might give it a go sometime, thanks for the youtube link as well i'll use it if I do replace it

delsus said:
Thought so, but thought I should ask anyway, seen some on ebay for £5 or less, might give it a go sometime, thanks for the youtube link as well i'll use it if I do replace it
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Np, i only know about the youtube video as i replaced my Digitizer a few months back was a great help to me.
Plus, the person who made it is a member here on xda if i remember

Just watched the video is a hairdryer/heatgun needed to.soften the glue that holds every thing in? Only thing I don't have lol
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Hello, I also have scratch on the screen, but they're not scratch "lines": in the center, where I touch most of the times, I have some kind of spots, like the screen had worn in that point because is the most touched. Anyone with this problem? What it could be?
Thanks!

Punkiderma said:
Hello, I also have scratch on the screen, but they're not scratch "lines": in the center, where I touch most of the times, I have some kind of spots, like the screen had worn in that point because is the most touched. Anyone with this problem? What it could be?
Thanks!
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Check if there's any protection cover on the screen. In case there's no cover and you see the touchscreen was damaged, try to replace it. Someone already have posted youtube link to tutorial. For instance, you can buy a new touchscreen on ebay (i can't post the link)

[Q] Help with replacing glass!

Hi
I dropped my phone causing the top glass part to broke. I ordered a replacement from ebay and now I need help fixing it.
Is there any video out there where it is shown how to change just the glass part?
I apparently can no post you a link as a new member so..
Search youtube for: LG P970 touch display screen replacement - Part Repair.
this is the kind of video that I think I need. Only with P880 being repaired, of course.
Thanks for your help!

tomwi said:
Hi
I dropped my phone causing the top glass part to broke. I ordered a replacement from ebay and now I need help fixing it.
Is there any video out there where it is shown how to change just the glass part?
I apparently can no post you a link as a new member so..
Search youtube for: LG P970 touch display screen replacement - Part Repair.
this is the kind of video that I think I need. Only with P880 being repaired, of course.
Thanks for your help!
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Yes it is, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGD64_g-ssE&feature=g-upl

Yeah I saw that one. Do I really need to do all that?
In that video they take everything off even the smallest thigs.
When they replace other phones glasses they dont dissamble nearly as much stuff.
But if that's what I'm going to have to do..

tomwi said:
Yeah I saw that one. Do I really need to do all that?
In that video they take everything off even the smallest thigs.
When they replace other phones glasses they dont dissamble nearly as much stuff.
But if that's what I'm going to have to do..
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I'm affraid that needs to be like that. There is no way to connect it back in other way, in a safe mode of course.

I don't think you have to take apart the whole thing. Do it until the "frame" is seperated from the "front" and replace the "front", leaving the PCBs in the "frame".

[Q] Samsung Captivate Digitizer?

Hey i looked everywhere on the internet but i cant seem to find a guide on how to replace the touch screen digitizer! The one i have now is cracked still works but i want to buy a new one but not yet until i find a guide on how to replace it! please someone help me i will thank you!

thekidelvis said:
Hey i looked everywhere on the internet but i cant seem to find a guide on how to replace the touch screen digitizer! The one i have now is cracked still works but i want to buy a new one but not yet until i find a guide on how to replace it! please someone help me i will thank you!
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Screen and digitizer come together as one assembly. You can't replace the digitizer only.
Take a look at this video, it explains how to disassemble the phone and replace the screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KilZgciNzmw

Val D. said:
Screen and digitizer come together as one assembly. You can't replace the digitizer only.
Take a look at this video, it explains how to disassemble the phone and replace the screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KilZgciNzmw
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i meant the touch screen digitizer not the lcd, so your saying i have to buy the full assembly the Lcd with the touch screen together to replace it thats the only way?

thekidelvis said:
i meant the touch screen digitizer not the lcd, so your saying i have to buy the full assembly the Lcd with the touch screen together to replace it thats the only way?
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There is no LCD on Captivate. It's AMOLED screen + digitizer as one assembly.

Val D. said:
There is no LCD on Captivate. It's AMOLED screen + digitizer as one assembly.
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Alright i see now! i just checked on ebay and its going to cost me 50$! So im going to stay with these screen like this until it really bothers me then ill buy the screen on ebay! i checked the video it looks fairly easy! thanks man for your help!

thekidelvis said:
Hey i looked everywhere on the internet but i cant seem to find a guide on how to replace the touch screen digitizer! The one i have now is cracked still works but i want to buy a new one but not yet until i find a guide on how to replace it! please someone help me i will thank you!
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take a look on youtube, i just watched a video for it the other day

If you just need the lens to cover the screen here you go. Its not too expensive either. With shipping its under 10 bucks.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-captivate-i897-touch-lens-oem/?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=

jram0421 said:
If you just need the lens to cover the screen here you go. Its not too expensive either. With shipping its under 10 bucks.
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And then he will realize that the screen and digitizer is actually 1 piece. 10 bucks in the garbage...