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[Q] Screen Cracked [Question(s) on how to fix it]

Hi, I recently got my HTC One (m7 / at&t) as a graduation present in June. Unfortunately I recently dropped it face down without its case onto the ground and resulted in a large crack(s) on the screen. I can still use the device, text, talk, watch videos etc.. but as you can obviously tell one does not simply enjoy the pleasure of having their phone(s) screen cracked.
So I immediately began looking for a solution and repair shops said 300$ to fix when I purchased my phone for just a little over 300$. So that is out of the question, unless its truely my last resort. So I began looking on how to fix it, youtube failed me the only thing that was helpful were the breakdown videos of the HTC One teaching me how to take apart the phone (The only part I was interested in was on taking out the glass).
The only solution I currently can think of would to repair it myself. So here are my questions.
1) The screen is cracked only, the touch screen works fine etc.. so can someone show me the listing on ebay/amazing (I prefer amazon) of the kit or things I would need to fix it.
I Saw this one:
amazon /HTC-M7-screen-digitizer-replacement/dp/B00CWKGZ5U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376517625&sr=8-5&keywords=HTC+One+Glass
Because it looks like exactly what I Need, BUT I'm no expert so would that fix my problem? Or is it the wrong thing since all I need is the glass and thats the "Digitizer Outter Glass" or something? I dont know my terms that well but to me it seems like what I need because its the "Outter Glass" haha.
But I'm confused about that because it says Digitizer outter glass and in the picture has the connection cord thing, Would this be replacing every part having to deal with the screen? (i.e I take a suction cup and take out the screen, and unplug the connection from the phone to the screen, would what I having in my phone (cracked screen with cord..) be the same thing as what Ill be ordering from that amazon thing but NOT cracked?)
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2) How would I replace it step by step? I already seen videos of taking the phone apart and replacing iPhone screens but I havent seen any towards the HTC One in regards to replacing the screen. So would someone mind pointing me in the right direction, or giving me a text tutorial on what to do? I can pretty much figure it out by reading it since I have videos n pictures to compare it to sorta.
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3) I never done a repair before but it doesnt seem that hard, just have to be gentle and know what youre doing (Thus why im asking so many questions), is this my best option? Or what should I do...
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4) When I seen videos regarding the iPhone screen replacement it was showing things like Screen Seal / and him literally taking off the glass from the this other thing and replacing just the glass itself instead of the thing below it.
Would I have to also use a type of screen seal / or have to take glass off like you would do in the iPhone or is it a 100% different conecpt / idea?
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Remember: I basically need to know what I need to fix the cracked screen of my phone, I think this is what i need:
amazon /HTC-M7-screen-digitizer-replacement/dp/B00CWKGZ5U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376517625&sr=8-5&keywords=HTC+One+Glass
So if it is, then may someone tell me how to replace my phones cracked screen using that and explain it to me what im actually doing and watch each part is etc.. (like what im buying and whats cracked with my phone, so I know its what I need)
and if not, can someone tell me what I need and how to do it?
PS I understand I cant post outside links, but its amazon and Im not trying to advertise i just need the link as a comparison / example

This is one of the worst phones created when it comes to repair. It is well made, but ease of repair was not their priority. The only thing I can recommend to you would be to go to the Ifixit web site. They do a tear down of the phone to show how hard it is to repair. Maybe that will help you out.
Edit: In your original post, you wrote that you had watched videos on the Iphone. Since this is a different phone with differences in assembly, I suggested a video concerning this specific phone. Not trying to be rude, but if I was taking apart my HTC, I would view specific videos concerning my phone. I thought that the specific video might give you clues as to the parts involved in assembly and what procedures were necessary. The video I was referring to concerned their taking apart an HTC One. Every bit of information might be helpful to you trying to fix your problem.

Wolf said:
This is one of the worst phones created when it comes to repair. It is well made, but ease of repair was not their priority. The only thing I can recommend to you would be to go to the Ifixit web site. They do a tear down of the phone to show how hard it is to repair. Maybe that will help you out.
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Not being rude but I'm pretty sure I already stated the fact that I seen the videos and tutorials regarding the tear down of the phone. So how do you expect that to "maybe" help me out? If I'm trying ti find out the part(s) I need to replace since I don't know the full termology.
I know how to take my phone apart (For the most part), I Just need to know mainly what I need to replace to fix my cracked screen, or whats my best solution. + The questions i stated in the thread.
Thank you.

Unfortunately you will have to change the whole screen assembly.
This will cost you a little ... http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc...itizer-assembly-with-front-housing-white.html
You could try also just the LCD+ digitizer (if the front aluminum parts are still intact: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
If you scratched the back of the phone, those guys have the back assembly also ... about 24 USD ... ( http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-rear-housing.html )
You could TRY replacing only the digitizer ( http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-htc-one-digitizer-touch-screen.html ) but I would not go there. In between the digitizer (what is actually cracked in your case) and the lcd there is a special "jelly" glue which is VERY hard to remove w/o breaking the LCD. I tried that on a N7 and now I'm waiting for a new LCD to be delivered ...
Good luck!

Thank you, I appreciate the reply.
My casing / housing isnt broken (The cracks start from the top of the screen right below the camera/speakers where the glass is, and the crack(s) end towards the HTC Logo etc..) so should I still buy the white housing with lcd+digitizer or should I just go with the second option and buy the digitizer+lcd without the housing (second link you gave me)

JohnVerde said:
Thank you, I appreciate the reply.
My casing / housing isnt broken (The cracks start from the top of the screen right below the camera/speakers where the glass is, and the crack(s) end towards the HTC Logo etc..) so should I still buy the white housing with lcd+digitizer or should I just go with the second option and buy the digitizer+lcd without the housing (second link you gave me)
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Let us know how it went. :good:

Not sure if it's worth it. HTC will fix it for you somewhere around $180.
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JohnVerde said:
Hi, I recently got my HTC One (m7 / at&t) as a graduation present in June. Unfortunately I recently dropped it face down without its case onto the ground and resulted in a large crack(s) on the screen. I can still use the device, text, talk, watch videos etc.. but as you can obviously tell one does not simply enjoy the pleasure of having their phone(s) screen cracked.
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Hi,
I posted a lengthy thread on how to do a repair here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387992
Did it well over a month ago and it is still running fine.

You might want to call you household insurance, and tell them someone in your household (not you) dropped the phone while cleaning for example.
Here in the Netherlands, they will pay the repair even the same day.
I didn't had to send them anything, just tell them on the phone how much the reparations would cost, and they transfered the complete numeber right away!
Too bad I found that out after spending more than $100,- on phone reparations.
It might be worth the shot, since they may reimburse it for you.

Nexus 7 2013 bezel replacement

Hello there,
my N7 second Gen device unfortunately got damaged during transport. The small bezel between screen and back case of the device got cracked at one corner, I can link to an picture if necessary (posting does not seem to work for me as a newbie).
A search did not bring up any results concerning repair options or parts, therfore I would be very happy for any advice what I can do to fix my tablet. Is the bezel available as a replacement part (I hope so), or is more nescessary?
Best regards
Hans
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk

You need to ask here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013

Screen Cracked

Hi , i have the gWatchr but now mi Screen is broken and i cant find a new Screen Part to repair my watch.
MAybe someone can say me where i can buy a new Screen to repair mit watch pls.

I've haven't seen any replacement screens. Your best bet is to look for another broken watch with a good screen and switch it out. You can probably find a broken GWR on ebay.

How the **** did you broke it ?

[Q] Hardware: Replace cracked screen glass only

Hi,
the screen on my Moto G 2014 is cracked and I want to replace it. Since the phone still works fine I want to replace the glass only. Is this doable? I have not found any tutorials or information about this, and I hear it is difficult to do since the Moto G does not have an AMOLED screen so the backlight will be problematic.
I realize xda-dev is mostly focussed on software but maybe someone can help me or point me to a place where this question would be on-topic.
Cheers,
Luke

It's very difficult, need to heat the glass and a very thin and strong wire to separete LCD/digitizer from glass.
Then you need UV glue to reassembly new glass and LCD/digitizer.
If you are going to do it by yourself my recommendations buy a LCD/digitizer/glass assembly.
If you want to take the risk of breaking LCD/digitizer then watch all YouTube and read all the guide's you could read

Hi,
thanks for the reply! I already bought a new glass, if I break the LCD and digitizer I can still buy a whole new assembly (not really cost-effective though, I bought the phone itself on sale for 140 euros...).
There are no tutorials for the Moto G. Maybe you could skim this video (for Moto X) and tell me if following this procedure should work for me?
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youtu.be/N329WsSNiZk

learlyman said:
Hi,
thanks for the reply! I already bought a new glass, if I break the LCD and digitizer I can still buy a whole new assembly (not really cost-effective though, I bought the phone itself on sale for 140 euros...).
There are no tutorials for the Moto G. Maybe you could skim this video (for Moto X) and tell me if following this procedure should work for me?
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It's the same procedure, it should be the same just be carefull to slide the wire just under the screen, digitizer is very thin if you slide the wire under the digitizer it will break, an be patience if you think its hard to disassembly apply more heat.
Always get back to the thread with result I'll be happy to hear it worked.

Very late reply here, sorry about that...
I shattered the LCD while trying to pull it out and ended up replacing the whole digitizer/screen/backlight unit.
Judging from my experience with this, I think a glass-only repair is viable, but it has to be done very carefully to not put any bending force on the LCD. The double-sided tape holding the display unit to the frame are extremely strong. It should only be attempted if you have professional tools (such as a *good* hot air rework tool) and know what you're doing.

Cracked the screen

Well I finally did it. Due to the type of work I do it was really only a matter of time. Mist have bumped the face on something and now have three cracks in the screen. Everything still works so not completely bummed, just a bit bummed.
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Same issue here, can't find any replacement part for it. I just need the glass. Anyone able to find parts?

I have found a replacement housing for the Urbane, which includes the screen. The question is whether or not the R internals will go into the Urbane housing. I think they will, since they are virtually identical, but i cant say for sure, and its not a cheap part if you just want to try it.

I will just live with my cracks, they are not very noticeable but in my mind they glare at me. I have still forgotten to remove it when swimming and even with cracks in the screen it seems quite resistant to the water.
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I am going to send mine in and see what it will cost. They said I only have to pay shipping there, then they will inspect it and give me a price. If I decline, they will send it back and cover shipping back.

Any one willing to sell me there g watch r with a cracked screen?

PM me

Did the urbane housing work? I will go search now, but if I can't find anything can you send me a link on where to buy it.