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Insidertip: Where can my Diamond be repaired?

Hi,
The XDA Diamond of my little brother has some cracks between the display and the touch-surface. (see attachement)
I sent the device O2, but they (their service-partner) said "no warranty" and want ~ 300€ for the repair.
I just looked into the service-manual, because I thought about repairing it by myself.
But I think it's to difficult for me.
Now I wonder if anybody know a cheap mobile-shop, who can repair my Diamond.
I live in Cologne. My Brother (and my family) near Hannover. (both in Germany)
But Online-Shops are also good.
Thank you!

the screen is on ebay - item 230285205211. They also offer repairs
search for the dismantle guide (sorry don't have it to hand)

i also got cracks on my screen just like your brother....
I decided to order one of the replacement screen from ebay that comes with the needed tools to do it myself. i payed about 25 dollars including shipping and should receive it anytime from now.... If you r willing to wait , i ll post feedback on how hard it is to do it yourself.
About dismantling the diamond u ll find easily links from google.
Good luck!

how do the cracks actually appear in the first place?
was it the result of something the manufacturer might classify as "abuse" or "accidental damage"?
Often I pick up my phone (HTC Victor) and think that it feels quite fragile compared to something like the N95... so i treat it accordingly - ie, with a little more care..

I already looked throu the disamble guide.
@Sebienbon
It would be great, if you would post feedback and maybe photos of the repair process (step-by-step) wich are not in the disamble guide.
Meanwhile I will do one more try with the service partner.
@bobbified
It just happened. I think my brother carried the device in his trouser pocket (jeans) when he was riding by bike. But imo such a expensive phone should be strong enough.
Also theere is no damage on the outside.
@hays
Thanks. But I am not sure if this is the right part.
My LCD still works. All pixels are fine.
But the "whatever" between the LCD and touch-surface is cracked.
Thanks everybody so far

i just got the kit this morning but the screw driver is wrong( probably because of a different country , i live in denmark and the screen comes from asia... so i ll go buy a tiny screw driver that i miss and then give it a go

Hey,
I´ve got the same problem. But my Screen is more broken
Although it works.
I read the Service Manual too but im not sure if it works with this part:
http://cnn.cn/shop/touch-diamond-digitizer-p-2128.html
Because on the last Picture in the Manuel you see only the front part of the phone and nothing about the part linked above.
So I w`ont open it before I`m not sure whats exactly to do.
Also I asked some firms do make me an offer for repairing the mobile phone.
The best offer is 129,00 € or 169,00 € if the dismantling create scratches on the Display under the touch screen because they are glued.
Very expensive!
Now I´m waiting for your experiences too.

Sebienbon said:
i just got the kit this morning but the screw driver is wrong( probably because of a different country , i live in denmark and the screen comes from asia... so i ll go buy a tiny screw driver that i miss and then give it a go
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Any update?

no updates

Man i wish i know of the manual to take this apart. You can fix it yourself if you take your time man, and dont be like me man. I took it apart thinking that the black tape under the battery is just tape!!!! And rip the mini-usb power ribbon. Man my heart sank.. So on that note if any of you guys know of a site or store to order parts from. please let me know also....
@lphar56

Is the diamond display made of glass and not the plastic stuff some other screens are made of???

The display is LCD so im guessing glas.. but it has a Touch Digitizer over the top.. that can scratch very easy and is only £15 off ebay
GET INSURANCE........
IF IT BREAKS, MAKE IT DISAPPEAR CLAIM FOR A STOLEN FONE

HTC diamond screen replacement
Hey guys!
AFAIK the cracks that appear are in the glass of the touch-screen-unit.
so i try to figure out how to replace this part only.
Is it glued to the LCD?
Which glue sould be used to fix it again?
Or does it even come with the screen?
I'd like to post a guide here if it works, so please help me answering this last question!
Also, replacing only the touchscreen would lower the repair cost to a third...
Thanks!

Still no update?? on the steps to remove digitizer?

benicz said:
Hey guys!
AFAIK the cracks that appear are in the glass of the touch-screen-unit.
so i try to figure out how to replace this part only.
Is it glued to the LCD?
Which glue sould be used to fix it again?
Or does it even come with the screen?
I'd like to post a guide here if it works, so please help me answering this last question!
Also, replacing only the touchscreen would lower the repair cost to a third...
Thanks!
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Has anybody a guide or experience on changing the screen? I have the same questions as above!

Hi Folks!
I have a tiny injury on the Display like a stone-chipping, now the touch doesn´t work anymore. He think that I pushing on this point. :-(
I found the LC-Display (89€) and the touch-unit (59€) to buy. On "hot-wire-telekom. de"
Is there any guide how to change the Touchdisplay?
Greets
Kampfsau

Kampfsau said:
Hi Folks!
I have a tiny injury on the Display like a stone-chipping, now the touch doesn´t work anymore. He think that I pushing on this point. :-(
I found the LC-Display (89€) and the touch-unit (59€) to buy. On "hot-wire-telekom. de"
Is there any guide how to change the Touchdisplay?
Greets
Kampfsau
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hi kampfsau
here you will find a guide:
http://www.fuelip.com/howto/diamondlcd/diamondlcd.htm
plz use the search function next time

[Q] Broke My Xperia Z Screen!

Hi friends.I recently met with an accident . When I checked my phone, the display was completely cracked Both the LCD and the digitizer are not working. I am considering sending it to the Sony service center in UAE. I know that this doesn't come under warranty, since I damaged it myself (not exactly). My question is,what display will they replace the cracked display with? Like JDC,sharp or someother display? Are the jdc and sharp displays available in the market? Because I don't want someother cheap display.
Sorry for my bad English.

maharoof said:
Hi friends.I recently met with an accident . When I checked my phone, the display was completely cracked Both the LCD and the digitizer are not working. I am considering sending it to the Sony service center in UAE. I know that this doesn't come under warranty, since I damaged it myself (not exactly). My question is,what display will they replace the cracked display with? Like JDC,sharp or someother display? Are the jdc and sharp displays available in the market? Because I don't want someother cheap display.
Sorry for my bad English.
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If you give it to Sony service center it will be JDC/Sharp or some OEM replacement.
The will not give a cheap display don't worry.

androidtweaker1 said:
If you give it to Sony service center it will be JDC/Sharp or some OEM replacement.
The will not give a cheap display don't worry.
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Sorry. But I don't understand what do you mean by the OEM replacement since I am new to this topic. And how much does the JDC /Sharp displays cost?
Thanks for taking your time to reply me.

maharoof said:
Sorry. But I don't understand what do you mean by the OEM replacement since I am new to this topic. And how much does the JDC /Sharp displays cost?
Thanks for taking your time to reply me.
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OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the part/product.
The cost varies in different countries because of shipping,tax and other costs.
In UAE can be around 286 Dihrams

The display is the most costlier part in the phone. For the money i can get a new display instead i can buy a second hand Xperia Z.
I suggest you to try to sell the phone and grab some money then buy a second hand or buy a new phone if you have money.

Help a fellow xperia user

I broke my xperia zr lcd a few months ago, and ever since i have trouble getting original lcd. In my country there is no support for this device, because it is for us market. I got one from ebay, it was broken, got one from aliexpress, it seems ok, but it was way of the original one. So please, would you help me out and post some online shops, even in your native language that sells genuine xperia zr lcd assembly? It needs to have lcd, touchscreen and frame alltogether.

bidzapfc said:
I broke my xperia zr lcd a few months ago, and ever since i have trouble getting original lcd. In my country there is no support for this device, because it is for us market. I got one from ebay, it was broken, got one from aliexpress, it seems ok, but it was way of the original one. So please, would you help me out and post some online shops, even in your native language that sells genuine xperia zr lcd assembly? It needs to have lcd, touchscreen and frame alltogether.
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Here u go!
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-son...-digitizer-assembly-black-with-sony-logo.html
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-ZR-M36h-Replacement/dp/B00KQN8CQA

Laz said:
Here u go!
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-son...-digitizer-assembly-black-with-sony-logo.html
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-ZR-M36h-Replacement/dp/B00KQN8CQA
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Genuine has frame attached to it.
This seems better, but would anyone from UK confirm that they sell only genuine parts?
https://www.gultek.eu/mobile-phone-...h-with-digitizer-in-black.html?keep_https=yes

Xperia Z1 still good - worth repairing?

Hi! I have had my device more than two years now so I'm not super sad, but yesterday when I took it out of my pocket it had some cracks in the screen, not very visible cracks, but apparently enough to destroy the touchscreen functionallity. I think I know what caused the cracks and it was my own fault but that's beside the point.
It will cost me $150 to get the screen repaired, and I'm wondering if it's worth it for that cost? I have looked at new phones and it seems hard to find anything that beats the Z1 in terms of hardware for 150 USD, or even 250, or even 350..
So maybe it's worth getting it repaired. What do you think? Thanks.

how about the c5 ultra or m5 aqua?

hasn4179 said:
how about the c5 ultra or m5 aqua?
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Both of those phones seems to not be available like anywhere here in Sweden where I live. And 6" screen is too big for me. I didn't look up the picing of those phones, but I assume that they cost way over 150 USD.
Maybe it's worth sending it in for repair, otherwise it's a bit sad to throw away it when it's hardware is fully working, but just that I can't use it because of the broken touch. There are some downsides though, that they can't guarantee that it willl remain water-proof, and that the Z1 probably isn't going to get Android 6.
I have compared the hardware specs of Xperia Z1 against some other phones and it seems to be holding up pretty well, despite the fact that it's a 3 year old phone, or am I wrong?

If you don't want to spend money on a new phone then it would be worth having the screen replaced.
While you're at it, I'd also replace the battery with a quality replacement too, and shouldn't cost much more because that would have to come out anyway to get to the screen.
I've just replaced the battery on my Z1 because it wasn't holding charge anymore.
The Z1 is a good phone. I wouldn't bin it because of a broken screen.

MickieH said:
The Z1 is a good phone. I wouldn't bin it because of a broken screen.
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Thanks for your answer and thanks for the advice of replacing the battery at the same time. Then it will be like brand new again
Ok, the total cost for Screen replacement + Battery replacement would be 218 USD, perhaps I'll get a discount because I'm already replacing the screen, but if not, 218 USD is not too bad.
I can't find any phone that has faster CPU, more ram, and overall better specs for that cost so.. yeah

1) Even now a new z1 will not cost any less than 350$.
2) You can never get a decent phone under or near 150$
Some midrangers can be bought in 250-350$. But don't compare them with recently demoted former flagship.
3) The only hope of getting a good phone with cheapest rates is with chinese oems

hasn4179 said:
1) Even now a new z1 will not cost any less than 350$.
2) You can never get a decent phone under or near 150$
Some midrangers can be bought in 250-350$. But don't compare them with recently demoted former flagship.
3) The only hope of getting a good phone with cheapest rates is with chinese oems
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Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks for your answers!

Guy's, question my Sony Xperia Z1 back camera is just showing black
screen when trying to take a photo… I think the people who fixed my screen damaged my camera or I damaged the sensor….
Since I have a AT&T LG G3, do u think I should replace the Z1 camera or unlock the LG G3 for T-mobile… Screen replacement is $100 I've paid, a camera replacement is $70 is it worth it…
Thinking That I can just use the $70 to unlock my AT&T LG G3 instead…

simonwela said:
Hi! I have had my device more than two years now so I'm not super sad, but yesterday when I took it out of my pocket it had some cracks in the screen, not very visible cracks, but apparently enough to destroy the touchscreen functionallity. I think I know what caused the cracks and it was my own fault but that's beside the point.
It will cost me $150 to get the screen repaired, and I'm wondering if it's worth it for that cost? I have looked at new phones and it seems hard to find anything that beats the Z1 in terms of hardware for 150 USD, or even 250, or even 350..
So maybe it's worth getting it repaired. What do you think? Thanks.
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You can always buy a screen from eBay, just for 50$, not a big deal. I have changed it myself. good experience!

saddler2kx said:
Guy's, question my Sony Xperia Z1 back camera is just showing black
screen when trying to take a photo… I think the people who fixed my screen damaged my camera or I damaged the sensor….
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You might want to complain the guy who fixed your screen or by making him check if your camera is connected to the mainboard? It's not easy to damage the camera I guess, but the thing is that you don't even need to touch the camera sensor to repair the screen...
To OP, I think 150$ is too much, sadly :/
By the way, mine broke too ! I will be getting this probably: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LCD-Display-...630061?hash=item1e97e8b86d:g:TycAAOSwDNdVn3z3
Sorry for a canadian link

A little update: Today I bought a black Xperia Z5 Compact for €460
Thanks everyone that has responded in this thread.

The side corners

Hi,
Please anyone knows where I can buy the bottom left corner of Z3 compact frame?
Check the attached photo PLZ!
I looked up in eBay and Amazon and they only sells for the regular Z3
Thanks for the help

This ?

well, i think they only sells the whole frame but not the corner sides as the big z3. thanks for the help

If You wish I can send You one or all corners but shipping cost can be problem.

Chamelleon said:
If You wish I can send You one or all corners but shipping cost can be problem.
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thanks for the offer, i do appreciate that!
well, i checked your location and i believe you are from Poland!
you can show me the pictures of the one you have please?
and tell me how much you would sell it for me ?
how much do you think the shipping will cost?
Remember, i'm not in USA, i live it Tunisia, so is not so far from Poland. I always buy things from Germany, France, Spain, UK...etc and I have never encountered any shipping problems or high charges!

I can give it for free cause I have few frames after testing new method to separate screen and digitizer. I need to check local post. I'll check it after work.

Chamelleon said:
I can give it for free cause I have few frames after testing new method to separate screen and digitizer. I need to check local post. I'll check it after work.
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thanks so much i really appreciate that
i will be waiting for your respond and also if you can upload some pics :good:

Wysłano z Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

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it looks clean like new!
can you sell the whole frame for me if its in white color and if it's clean?
thanks

Sure but all parts inside like speakers, headphones port etc. are removed. I checked local post and if they accept it as letter not package, shipping will cost around 5$. I can give You frame that looks like new for another 5$.

Chamelleon said:
Sure but all parts inside like speakers, headphones port etc. are removed. I checked local post and if they accept it as letter not package, shipping will cost around 5$. I can give You frame that looks like new for another 5$.
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yes sure i'd pay for that , $5 for shipping and $5 for the frame, but can u please show me the picture of all the frame from all the sides?
thanks

Wysłano z Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

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well, it looks clean as new, but i have a question!
you do not have the flaps for usb and sim card and the middle strip for the charging dock?

I can have but for a regular price.

Chamelleon said:
I can have but for a regular price.
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ok tell me how much for the other parts with the frame all together?
thanks

Unfortunately out of stock at this moment in store where I buys but it's around 5$ per flap. As I said regular price for brand new, original Sony part.

Chamelleon said:
Unfortunately out of stock at this moment in store where I buys but it's around 5$ per flap. As I said regular price for brand new, original Sony part.
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sorry for the late respond, the phone got broken, after i was trying to disassemble and i had to sell for parts... unfortunately...
but anyway, so big thanks for being here, so supportive and generous with everything you did and im so sorry if i caused any inconvenience

How did You damaged Your phone? If You have working motherboard I could buy it.
Wysłano z Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Chamelleon said:
How did You damaged Your phone? If You have working motherboard I could buy it.
Wysłano z Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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well, i was trying to prey under the LCD , excited for replacing the new frame that i'd get from you, but the lcd cracked, i think i didn't heat up well. i know using a hairdryer was not the right solution, so i checked the prices of LCD's and it's too much to invest for a replacement, so i decided to let go about it... well the PCB is still functional and i'd sell it for you, but i need to check how much the shipping fees, if you wait me until monday because the postal office doesn't work tomorrow, then i let you know. concerning the price of the mainboard, since you were generous with me i would ask you to suggest a price and i'd sell it for you
until then, wait a respond from me for shipping and all stuff
thanks for all and sorry for my late responds. just busy at work!

@Nidhal AKA the king
Send You PM with offer.