Can't believe this happened all of a sudden but I dropped my backpack with my Tab S 8.4 in it, and cracked the screen! First time I've damaged a device like this! A quick lookup seems to indicate that the glass is attached to the digitizer so I'd have to replace the whole thing. Probably not worth it?!
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Of course it's worth it, but I'd send it to Samsung rather than replace it yourself.
The reason is when I first got my HTC m8 I smashed the screen and the casing within the first 2 weeks of buying it.
I sent it to htc and they completely repaired it, LCD, digitizer, housing, speakers, shipping both ways, all for £103.
This was less than what it would have cost for me to buy the parts alone.
It's not always as expensive as you think.
That is either a weird angle, some odd camera that to the picture, or when you dropped your tab s it hit hard enough to alter the shape, because the dimensions in the picture look off.
if your amoled screen is still working, it would be better just to replace the digitizer, way much cheaper than a whole new device
The exact same thing happened to me this week. I dropped my galaxy tab s 8.4 from no more than a meter high and the screen shattered. I was really surprised because I've dropped my iPad from much higher than that with no cracks.
Here in Australia the galaxy tab s 8.4 costs $400 new. I was quoted 400 to fix at an official samsung repair Centre. I couldn't even buy an after market screen off eBay for less than 280. So I bought a complete used s 8.4 from eBay for 250.
acdbrn2000 said:
That is either a weird angle, some odd camera that to the picture, or when you dropped your tab s it hit hard enough to alter the shape, because the dimensions in the picture look off.
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The picture is taken with a Galaxy Note 4 lol... I took it at an angle so you could see the cracks really well. If I am using it and not on a white screen you can't really see them.
Thanks for all the input everyone. I might just keep using it as-is because I was thinking of looking at the Tab S2 when it comes out. But, I might contact Samsung just to see. Thanks again
YrrchSebor said:
Thanks for all the input everyone. I might just keep using it as-is because I was thinking of looking at the Tab S2 when it comes out. But, I might contact Samsung just to see. Thanks again
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If that's the case why not just put a screen projector on it to make it smooth again?
ashyx said:
If that's the case why not just put a screen projector on it to make it smooth again?
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The device came with a screen protector when I got it from someone on CL, then yesterday I pulled it out of my bag not knowing it had been damaged, saw the lines and thought wtf? I eventually took the protector off and was sad to see the lines were actually on the screen.... and now I actually ruined the protector. But it's alright, the cracks aren't very deep and it's still smooth enough. But yeah, that might also help keep it from cracking further..
I have the 10.5 with tempered glass. I really hope the same thing does not happen to me. I have been strongly considering an otterbox case or something for my device. *Wow*
statustray said:
I have the 10.5 with tempered glass. I really hope the same thing does not happen to me. I have been strongly considering an otterbox case or something for my device. *Wow*
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Yeah, we should be careful with this device. It was in a padded backpack that fell from just a few feet and didn't even land right on the Tab I don't think. Had only a Samsung book cover case on it.
YrrchSebor said:
Yeah, we should be careful with this device. It was in a padded backpack that fell from just a few feet and didn't even land right on the Tab I don't think. Had only a Samsung book cover case on it.
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Lesson learned and point very well taken!
I know this doesn't quite relate but I chipped the smallest bit on my N9 right by the bottom speaker. Somehow It completely cracked the whole screen. Couldn't believe it. Reason I'm posting this is because the N9 is the same in the sense you need to replace like everything from what I've seen but I can't say for sure if thats what there going to do for yours. N9 is apparently really crappy to work on which is why they just pull the whole front panel off. Now I know there different devices but I feel your pain lol. HTC told me $125 to $350 depending which repair center lol ridiculous. Hopefully Samsung will give you a decent price and won't have to replace everything like they did to my buddies Tab S 10.5.
Atleast I know now to never put it in a backpack. I had mine in one a few months ago since I had to go to a place. Other than that my Tab S stays home (naked)
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Thanks for the responses everyone! I declined the repair from Samsung, it was gonna cost 159 I believe. I've just been using the Tab as-is.. normally I hate any blemish on my devices but I'm surprising myself by not caring too much. Although I am setting my sights on maybe the Tab S2 or something..
It's too late now but for future reference next time consider buying damage insurance like Squaretrade. You can find discount codes and purchase it at a very reasonable price. I get it for all of my screened devices. I had to use it when I broke the screen on my Galaxy S4. There is a deductible but it is much cheaper then paying the full price of repairs or a new device.
Eddie Hicks said:
It's too late now but for future reference next time consider buying damage insurance like Squaretrade. You can find discount codes and purchase it at a very reasonable price. I get it for all of my screened devices. I had to use it when I broke the screen on my Galaxy S4. There is a deductible but it is much cheaper then paying the full price of repairs or a new device.
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Yeah thanks, I've used Squaretrade once and it was a decent deal. Mostly I don't really think of it, I just take my chances, and this was the first time I would have made a claim!
Hello guys i cracked my screen today and it cracked from topright corner and it has cracked lines till bottom left and right is there any suggestions what i can do? Is it worth replacing it what can i do?
I dont think so it worths, I had The same scenario with yrrchsebor. My 10.5 with gsm device was dropped about 2 feet height and first it looked like a smooth action to the ground but when i took the device i cant belive my eyes. I used it with screen protector glass but the problem was the screen didnt touch anywhere, devices housing corner first hit the ground and this made a pressure on the housing and yawn it. Also not bad like yrrchsebors picture my device screen was broken and there were so many cracks on the bottom right. Using screen protectors or covers doesnt protect those fragile devices. I bought my device with a good deal about 380 usd from Turkey and service asked 300usd for screen replacement. Search many many different special services for a month but there is no way to change the glass seperately because of the glued glass and lcd. Anyway i think im gonna sell it about 150 bucks and may be take tab s 2. My other tab is air 2 and it also looks like too fragile after this occuraance. Parallel to device improvements and technology it seems that we have to be more carefull when using this kind of devices. May be more thiny more light devices makes a sensation but on the other hand producers have to be focus on stability too. Take care and also devices
I have just ordered a new screen assembly from Ebay at £169, mine is the 10.5 4 G and I have seen how much these sell for and it far exceeds £169, so if you are handy with a screwdriver and wangle tool I would recommend it.
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Hi, I broke the LCD in my Dell Streak 7. I can't seem to find parts for it, ive been searching on/off for the past few months. Anyone know of a supplier? Thanks!
Nick C.
onesicktexan said:
Hi, I broke the LCD in my Dell Streak 7. I can't seem to find parts for it, ive been searching on/off for the past few months. Anyone know of a supplier? Thanks!
Nick C.
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They say they will be getting Streak 7 screens in soon. Might want to contact them for an ETA. I have delt with them and can say they are very reputable.
http://www.dellstreakrepairs.co.uk/index.html
I emailed them on the 28th and still havent heard back. Thank you tho. If anyone else knows plz tell!
I was thinking about trying to get one of these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7inch-Samsu...ltDomain_0&hash=item45fa734775#ht_3712wt_1235
The part number is pretty close and it looks exactly like the one I took out. If anybody has tried this and failed let me know. If I decide to fork over 90 buck I will reply back with my results.
Dell Streak 7 LCD
I ordered this on Saturday and received today. I installed it and the LCD works great. My only issue now is the right side of my screen is not responding. Its about an inch from the edge of the screen. I may have damaged my digitizer when I dropped it. Any suggestions.
Hi, can you confirm the compatibility of the new screen?
my streak suddenly go blank (no dell logo during the boot, only blank). i think its' a screen fault and this post can save my streak...
Streak 7 Parts
Has anyone found a source for Streak 7 replacements parts. Dell won't sell them, we have a Enterprise Business account and they won't sell them to us.
I would great appreciate any help in this area.
Thanks,
Tony
I work.for a.mobile device repair company in arizona we.also recieve devices from all over the country ill check for.parts and am willing to quote just pm me
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Hi, can you confirm the compatibility of the new screen?
my streak suddenly go blank (no dell logo during the boot, only blank). i think its' a screen fault and this post can save my streak...
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The screen works great. I found that in the process of dismantling the unit I punctured the Digitizer flex ribbon. It works great except there is about 1" of the bottom of the screen that does not respond.
suprduprchunk,
I dropped and cracked the glass on my S7 this afternoon. The screen itself is perfect, just cracks in the glass. Does the glass come apart from the screen? Did the Screen you bought come with the glass? Any ideas where I could buy the gorilla glass by itself? I've been Googling but so far have had no luck.
thanks,
DC
The screen and glass are not glued together, there's in fact an air gap.
The glass and lcd are all on one sub-assembly, but I dont know if the glass can be easily removed from it. I believe it's fairly easy to swap out the lcd itself though.
Could you provide some insight into this? I havnt bothered disassembling that part of the s7.
TheManii said:
The screen and glass are not glued together, there's in fact an air gap.
The glass and lcd are all on one sub-assembly, but I dont know if the glass can be easily removed from it. I believe it's fairly easy to swap out the lcd itself though.
Could you provide some insight into this? I havnt bothered disassembling that part of the s7.
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I'll let you know when I locate the glass or if I'm forced to buy the screen with the glass.
thanks,
DC
Dell 7 replacement screen, Samsung?
suprduprchunk said:
I ordered this on Saturday and received today. I installed it and the LCD works great. My only issue now is the right side of my screen is not responding. Its about an inch from the edge of the screen. I may have damaged my digitizer when I dropped it. Any suggestions.
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Did the screen you bought look identical to this one? It has the same Samsung # as the ad on ebay you bought from.
http://www.panelook.com/invitemdetail.php?id=7554&page=2#panel_imgs
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There have to be other people out there who need parts!
Hi, my name is Marvin, and I'm a long time fan of XDA (all the way back to my 1st pocket PC: Audiovox 4100!),
and I've 'evolved' to my current devices: Sony Experia Play R800x (Verizon flashed to Cricket) & a Viewsonic G Tablet ;^ )
I just bought a Streak 7 with a cracked screen on craigslist for $50! Well, once I got home, I was glad to see that the digitizer seemed intact, and only the LCD underneath was cracked (badly). I've replaced several phone LCDs/digitizers (yes, I have 3M tape strips!)... so, I thought "no problem, $50-75 on eBay" Oops!!! Boy was I wrong!!!
All I could find were Streak 5 LCDs for $48... and NONE for the Streak 7! (found NOTHING online, called Dell support: $249, and they don't sell parts) Yikes!
So, I found the PDAdb.com datasheet (DUH!), and searched for '7" TFT LCD 800x480 40 pin' that matched the specs the best... and I found the same Samsung panel that suprduprchunk wrote about here in this thread! Cool. Glad to know it works!!! *the LMS700KF23 has better viewing angles than the 05/06 versions, so it seems to be the one to get.
LOL sorry for the blabbin... I'm just stoked to have found this thread, and the prospects for 'my current gadget daydream' to have a happy ending!
(I just can't wait to see this cool new toy light up, and start exploring) :^ )
Hi, my name is Marvin, and I'm a long time fan of XDA (all the way back to my 1st pocket PC: Audiovox 4100!),
and I've 'evolved' to my current devices: Sony Experia Play R800x (Verizon flashed to Cricket) & a Viewsonic G Tablet ;^
So, I found the PDAdb.com datasheet (DUH!), and searched for '7" TFT LCD 800x480 60 pin' that matched the specs the best... and I found the same Samsung panel that suprduprchunk wrote about here in this thread! Cool. Glad to know it works!!! *the LMS700KF23 has better viewing angles than the 05/06 versions, so it seems to be the one to get.
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Steak 7 data sheet you mentioned:
PDAdp.net http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=2329&view=1&c=dell_streak_7_4g__looking_glass_dell_opus_one
I found the data sheet for the LMS700KF23 and it has a 40 pin ribbon, not 60 pin. Did you mean to write 40?
Also I found that the source that supplies the LMS700KF23 also will sell the Touch Panel screen only. I broke the glass on my screen but the LCD screen works perfectly so I need glass only.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/29055756740...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1053
tcripps_jax said:
Has anyone found a source for Streak 7 replacements parts. Dell won't sell them, we have a Enterprise Business account and they won't sell them to us.
I would great appreciate any help in this area.
Thanks,
Tony
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Has anyone found any other sources for parts? One guy did find a screen for around $90 delivered. I only need the class that covers the LCD screen. I can't believe Dell has abandoned customers who bought the Streak 7. I posted a link a week or so ago to an ebay seller from China (?) who sells the replacement screen and offers his customers replacement glass only for $10. I contacted him and he says it wouldn't be worth my while to have only the glass shipped. I imagine he wants to sell the screen for the $90 and as a bonus throws in inexpensive glass only replacements.
DC
Digitizer Source
Hello everybody. I have the same exact problem with my tablet; except it just stopped working, but not dropped. I need some guidance, and I also found a repair website if anybody is tired of waiting to find some sources. I also would like to know if anybody has tried that digitizer a few posts above.
Thanks,
NegaNexus
Spoke with the eBay guy in China, he wasn't sure about the part numbers. I have one I got on eBay with a broken screen and may not power up, need the charger to find out. I told him I'll open it and get the part numbers.
IF anyone has the actual part numbers, not the replacement ones, then he said he can help us find the LCDs and the Digitizers, the glass could be sold with the replacement parts. I can find out once I have some part numbers to send him.
"If you find the part number,I can look for it or I can find a supplier,who can do a customizd TP for that LCD."
Not to be offtopic
I'm looking for a source for the power brick - I bought my DS7 from a member here and the spring-clip that holds the blade to the charging brick was broken off. Not to mention, would be nice to be able to charge my cell phone at twice the speed as the original charger was able to do - have tested it with the DS7 charger (duct-taped in place) and it ran my battery to full on the quick
The charger is just a standard [email protected] usb charger with the data pins shorted together.
EDIT: NOTE(s): When you receive these they come packaged in a generic mailer envelope, nothing fancy, no retail packaging. Important, the packaging may contain "black specs", make sure you rinse super thoroughly before attempting to install or you will get these stuck under the protector and be sad. Once you've got it lined up and installed, let it dry, it may make your device non-responsive to touch. It seems the N7 has very little margin/sensitivity and the liquid impairs electrostatic conductivity and doesn't register touches with most wet application protectors until it's 100% dry. It should work without issues after 24/48 hours depending on your climate.
FOLLOWUP: Here's a picture of mine installed and drying about 36 hours later.
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I've been tweeting and posting on facebook about wanting a sale, suggesting they have one for the Release of the Google Nexus 7. Looks like it paid off! On top of there 50% OFF the regular price of $15 per screen protector or $30 for the full body, they are offering a sitewide additional 75% OFF!
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Asus-Goo...rotector-p/google_nexus7_screen_protector.htm
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Stock up on your screen protectors today with our site-wide sale on ALL screen and full body protectors when you buy two or more! Coupon code: Xtreme75.
To celebrate the release of the Asus Google Nexus 7, we have slashed the the price of the screen protector IN HALF! Save big when you combine this with the 75% off sale!
Other devices include the new Samsung Galaxy s3, HTC EVo 4g LTE, iPhone 4s, and the new iPad 3.
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Man, I ordered a screen protector a few days ago for $9 from their ebay store. Now it's 1/3 of the price for TWO...oh well, guess I'll stock up.
Can you vouch for these being good screen protectors? Do they have the orange peel effect or anything?
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Can you vouch for these being good screen protectors? Do they have the orange peel effect or anything?
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There is very minimal orange peel with these screen protectors IMO. With these, I have to get it at just the right angle under a light to even notice it on my Galaxy Nexus. They are miles better than zagg when I tried them. I would say they are very similar to xo skins, but cost a lot less. For $3.75, you'll get two of them now. You don't have much to lose .
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There is very minimal orange peel with these screen protectors IMO. With these, I have to get it at just the right angle under a light to even notice it on my Galaxy Nexus. They are miles better than zagg when I tried them. I would say they are very similar to xo skins, but cost a lot less. For $3.75, you'll get two of them now. You don't have much to lose .
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+1 for less than the cost of lunch at McDonalds you can have two shipped to you.
Most important of all is the type and quantity of the soap you use to install, use as little as possible, as it may cloud, rainbow and or leave permanent gray bubble marks on the protector if it's too strong and left to soak too long. I do not notice any orange peel effect, it's comparable to Skinomi in feel and effect. *Zagg brand has this problem, I still have my Nook Color one sealed in it's pack I was considering using on the N7. Although it only covers the touch/screen portion. Lucky I didn't have to. And it cost me $24.
I will say that it's a matter of personal preference. If you're not a fan of wet install, rubbery feel, loss of some clarity (think semi-anti-reflective) for protection. This may take time to get used to, but at least at this price you can test that.. YMMV
Truthfully I would have bought Skinomi if they would have been this cheap, this is the next best option. IMHO.
Hope that helps,
-CC
P.S. I have these installed on my Samsung Galaxy S3, Motorola Atrix 4G and bought some for my Samsung Focus as well. I got a dozen of these for the SGS3 at 80% OFF when it was released. I have installed it on a workmate's SGS3 and will install them on two others once they get theirs.
How would one apply the it to the back of the Nexus which has those dimples?
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How would one apply the it to the back of the Nexus which has those dimples?
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It sticks. I personally wouldn't bother with protecting the back with a skin, it's really resilient. But I am going to get an ultra thin TPU case once they become available.
Thanks for the information, I bought two for the nexus, two for my new EVO and one for my wife's GSII
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I sticks. I personally wouldn't bother with protecting the back with a skin, it's really resilient. But I am going to get an ultra thin TPU case once they become available.
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Ordered 2 front ones. Thanks for the heads up.
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Thanks for the information, I bought two for the nexus, two for my new EVO and one for my wife's GSII
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Nice, I hope they work out for you as they have for me. Remember if you have any problems for any reason with them, you can contact their customer service which offers you replacement or no hassle refund. I know this as I had an issue with my initial order missing the back portions of the full body and they actually sent me out my replacement order twice and still offered me a refund if I chose.
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+1 for less than the cost of lunch at McDonalds you can have two shipped to you.
Most important of all is the type and quantity of the soap you use to install, use as little as possible, as it may cloud, rainbow and or leave permanent gray bubble marks on the protector if it's too strong and left to soak too long. I do not notice any orange peel effect, it's comparable to Skinomi in feel and effect. *Zagg brand has this problem, I still have my Nook Color one sealed in it's pack I was considering using on the N7. Although it only covers the touch/screen portion. Lucky I didn't have to. And it cost me $24.
I will say that it's a matter of personal preference. If you're not a fan of wet install, rubbery feel, loss of some clarity (think semi-anti-reflective) for protection. This may take time to get used to, but at least at this price you can test that.. YMMV
Truthfully I would have bought Skinomi if they would have been this cheap, this is the next best option. IMHO.
Hope that helps,
-CC
P.S. I have these installed on my Samsung Galaxy S3, Motorola Atrix 4G and bought some for my Samsung Focus as well. I got a dozen of these for the SGS3 at 80% OFF when it was released. I have installed it on a workmate's SGS3 and will install them on two others once they get theirs.
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So the loss in clarity is just that it's a little more reflective, not an actual decrease in vibrancy and color? If that's it, I'll definitely be ordering a few. That's a price for generic protectors and if these are high quality it's a bargain. Either way, it has to be better than the horrible universal one I cut out that I bought at Walmart that I, ironically, paid $15 for.
thanks for the info! I used the code and 2 for 3.75 is great! I've never heard of the company but for that price I'm willing to try them. For my phones I've used steinheil and ghost armor (had it on my gnex but took it off because i like how it looks without it) but ghost armor is clear too. I might put one back on the gnex since i have 3 more haha. either way thank for the info
I purchased few.
Thank you
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Thanks, I just ordered up a couple.
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+1 Thanks to you for the heads up. That's a really good deal and I like being giving new companies a chance to impress for such little cost.
WOW, I ordered a protector for my Ipad 3, Nexus 7, Asus Transformer Prime and HTC Flyer for $13.12 shipped.. AWESOME deal!!
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So the loss in clarity is just that it's a little more reflective, not an actual decrease in vibrancy and color? If that's it, I'll definitely be ordering a few. That's a price for generic protectors and if these are high quality it's a bargain. Either way, it has to be better than the horrible universal one I cut out that I bought at Walmart that I, ironically, paid $15 for.
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It's less reflective..
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WOW, I ordered a protector for my Ipad 3, Nexus 7, Asus Transformer Prime and HTC Flyer for $13.12 shipped.. AWESOME deal!!
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Hello my name is duglas, I have a tablet addiction..
pciked up two ^_^
Awesome! I picked up several protectors for everyone I know!
I just ordered about 30mins ago one for my Nexus 7 and Droid 3 but the code didn't go through. Sent an email off to them because it won't let me edit the order I hope I can get the code applied cause that would save $13 lol
Edit: Emailed me back super fast and cancelled. This seems like a great company already, can't wait to get the screen protectors (ex. Zagg user)
Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.
My tip is don't !
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Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.
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If you want to go caseless, your best bet is to install something like the Skinomi full body shield. It should provide protection against scratch on the body.
get a clear case/bumper
I tried going caseless for sgs3, n2, and nexus 4.
Random scratches here and there. Not worth it!
So what If it scratches. You won't notice them when the screen is on anyway.
a pouch
I'm with you in that it seems a dreadful shame to cover up such a beautiful piece of design.
Personally my solution is to use a leather pouch - protected when I'm not using it and all it's caseless glory when I am
PM
MohJee said:
So what If it scratches. You won't notice them when the screen is on anyway.
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its annoying when the screen is off.
your losing resale value of the device
Same here, hate using cases for my phones. Went caseless with One X, then S3 then Note 2, Xperia Sola, then 4s, then Nexus 4, then back to One X (I know, I change phones a lot and now I'm planning to get the One ). What I did was buy those full body screen protectors, I used Zagg for the rear and sides, but used the Spigen ones on the screen so that I wouldn't even feel or see any screen protector on the screen.
I sold all my other phones (except N4 and Sola) near the real value I bought it because it still looks and feels so brand new and until now, none of my buyers have complained (I give them an opportunity to test the phones for a week first, if they need help with something, I help them to the best I can, and if they don't like the phone, I give them a full refund, but I ask for a free snack)
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I've been fortunate enough to have not dropped my last 3 phones while caseless.
It used to happen when I would get out of the car, so now the phone is either in my pocket or in my hand when I get in/out of the car.
I always have a back screen protector so that the back won't scratch when it lays on the table.
Keys and change in right pocket, phone in left.
Other than that, keep a tight grip!
yohaq said:
Does anyone have advice regarding going about using the HTC One without a case, naked and out in the world, without utterly destroying the phone due to scratches, dings and dents?
I pre-ordered my HTC One 64 gb on contract and Im considering selling it in december and buying whatever Nexus phone google is offering in november off contract, and judging by the nexus 4, the price point shouldnt be too bad.
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yes buy a pouch
when its tucked away its protected, when you use it, its naked
best of both worlds
hamdir said:
yes buy a pouch
when its tucked away its protected, when you use it, its naked
best of both worlds
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It's lovely naked, it's really is, people should have to pay to see it, it's like a peep show!
I'll be getting a pouch very, very soon... until then, I'm holding it like a baby!
This is the million dollar dilemma every time!
I HATE cases, the phone is designed to be held and felt as it is, not with a case that makes it twice the size (some don't I know...)
A pouch kind of helps here, but then if you are using the device and you drop it, I have yet to see a pouch that spots it has been dropped and quickly attaches itself to avoid damage
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get a clear case/bumper
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any recommandation on that?
Everyone saying use a pouch for when the phone is not in use lol. U do know the most damage done to a phone is from dropping it right? You can't drop a phone thats putaway. You can when you are holding it. So pouch doesnt actually make a difference.
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its annoying when the screen is off.
your losing resale value of the device
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It's scratch proof. I have a 1-year-old One X and it has maybe 2 micro scratches on the screen. Almost immaculate and the same as an Xperia on the second day. lol
Edit: Also not sure how could you dent/scratch a phone in your pocket?!
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Everyone saying use a pouch for when the phone is not in use lol. U do know the most damage done to a phone is from dropping it right? You can't drop a phone thats putaway. You can when you are holding it. So pouch doesnt actually make a difference.
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thats only semi true when you are carrying around taking it out from your pocket etc its always in the pouch
but if you drop while using it yes its true
so a pouch is kinda of half protection and protects against the element in pocket/ bag etc
I have one instance though a sharp object went inside the pouch I put my phone on... I'm not sure how many days it has been on the pouch but it scratched my phone like hell. I thought it was dust or something on my hands when it's dirty until I felt it when I was holding the pouch and meh! A little stone made it inside.
I recommend these. They aren't out yet for the One but should be soon. I used them on my One X for nine months and never had an issue. They are wet apply and shrink when dry so tightly that you can feel the raised lettering in the Beats logo. Their shiny though which may not appeal to every one.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/android-products/htc-products?dir=asc&limit=25&order=name&p=1
Here's a One X with them on...
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A lanyard would be good for preventing drops. Unfortunately, there is no obvious attachment point.
Just got a big nasty scratch on my screen. No idea how it even happened. Was on a chat with Samsung and they want 137 bucks to fix it. Screen protectors didn't arrive yet in the mail. I've been searching online for replacements but haven't found any. There was a thread on here, but they just list as sold out. So if anyone has sees replacement screens, please post a link. Thanks and party on.
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Just got a big nasty scratch on my screen. No idea how it even happened. Was on a chat with Samsung and they want 137 bucks to fix it. Screen protectors didn't arrive yet in the mail. I've been searching online for replacements but haven't found any. There was a thread on here, but they just list as sold out. So if anyone has sees replacement screens, please post a link. Thanks and party on.
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Is it really bad? I have one on mine, but it's barely visible and it's not worth it to replace the glass.
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Is it really bad? I have one on mine, but it's barely visible and it's not worth it to replace the glass.
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Yeah dude I'm super bummed. Can see it when screen is off or on. Deep enough to catch your fingernail in. I was pretty polluted at a St Patty parade on Sunday so I'm guessing that's when it happened. Didn't see it until yesterday though because I didn't wear it during the week. I'll see if I can get it to show on a pic.
Updated original post with a pic. The N3 flash makes the face look terrible lol.
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Updated original post with a pic. The N3 flash makes the face look terrible lol.
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Ouch! That looks like it hurts!!!
I did a 10 minute search and couldn't come up with anything either. etradesupply had a listing, but currently out of stock. Maybe you could write an inquiry, or at least set an alert.
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-gear-glass-lens.html#
440bro said:
Ouch! That looks like it hurts!!!
I did a 10 minute search and couldn't come up with anything either. etradesupply had a listing, but currently out of stock. Maybe you could write an inquiry, or at least set an alert.
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-gear-glass-lens.html#
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I may just put it on CraIgslist for like 140 bucks. Someone might want it for that or maybe a bit cheaper. Then I'll just get a new one haha.
That's not a bad idea. Sounds like something I would do. I like my stuff looking new. Someone would definitely buy it for that much.
I put a nasty one on mine a few months ago-bought a skinomi screen protector from Amazon and when it dried can barely see it-worked great and was $12
This scratch doesnt look like it can be buffed out completely but it can certainly be minimized with a little automotive, paint scratch remover paste. I would certainly try polishing it out before selling it off. Make sure you tape off the surroundings area and be patient, it will take a couple of applications, but it should buff down to the point where you could likely not notice it.
I agree. I use the stuff for my stove. Works better than auto products for some reason.
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With all the price drops I've seen lately (I'm assuming they are clearing stock for the gg2) would it be worth purchasing another and keeping yours for spares (only if you don't plan on upgrading anytime soon). Could possibly even find a used one for not much more than Samsung is going to charge for a fix. Also saw on here that refurbished ones on ebay are going for 189. 137 for screen, 52 for the rest of the watch...
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I agree. I use the stuff for my stove. Works better than auto products for some reason.
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Thanks for the product suggestion. I am definitely going to polish it up and apply a screen protector to hide it. I'm already kind of used to it. I bought it to wear and use, I'm just a little disappointed at how easily it scratches. For the price they charge, they should include a $0.15 screen protector in the package imho.
This might be overkill but check out this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821129
440bro said:
Ouch! That looks like it hurts!!!
I did a 10 minute search and couldn't come up with anything either. etradesupply had a listing, but currently out of stock. Maybe you could write an inquiry, or at least set an alert.
http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung-galaxy-gear-glass-lens.html#
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Hi,
supposing that it will become on stock, do you thing it's easy to replace? is there some guideline for this?
Thanks
Philippe
capillonpub said:
Hi,
supposing that it will become on stock, do you thing it's easy to replace? is there some guideline for this?
Thanks
Philippe
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I believe it's like any regular cellphone glass replacement. You heat up the "crystal" until it's 180 degrees fahrenheit. Try not to fry the watch or band. Then gently work a corner of the glass away from the watch. It will slooooowly separate. Clean any remaining glue residue with rubbing alcohol. Apply strips of adhesive around the perimeter of glass. Press in new crystal and heat to 120 degrees to set the new adhesive.
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This might be overkill but check out this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821129
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Yeah I had seen that post. That's way more work than I'm willing to do lol. After putting a screen protector on it, the scratch isn't as noticeable. I will probably polish it up and apply a good protector and be done with it. I'm pretty rough on wearables so it's just a matter of time until I really smash it anyway. I just love the convenience of not having to pull my N3 out all the time. Hopefully it lasts long enough until I decide if I want the Gear2 or not.
Just curious. I thought the screen is made of Sapphire glasses. How did you get a scratch like that?
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Just curious. I thought the screen is made of Sapphire glasses. How did you get a scratch like that?
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It's only Gorilla and I think the bulkiness of the device makes it a bit more vulnerable to impacts than a normal watch. Then again, I'm not as careful with a watch as I am with my phone. My own fault for not immediately getting a screen protector on it.
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It's only Gorilla and I think the bulkiness of the device makes it a bit more vulnerable to impacts than a normal watch. Then again, I'm not as careful with a watch as I am with my phone. My own fault for not immediately getting a screen protector on it.
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But I read the review it says a supphire. http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Gear-Review_id3441
Also specs from gsm stated it's supphire.
If it's not, I'm gonna get a screen film too......
ibuddler said:
But I read the review it says a supphire. http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Gear-Review_id3441
Also specs from gsm stated it's supphire.
If it's not, I'm gonna get a screen film too......
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To be honest I had read those same reviews which is why I never bothered to get a protector. After like 10 days I noticed some very faint scratching so I ordered a couple protectors. Next thing I know is BAM a huge ass scratch before they arrive in the mail. So whether it is sapphire or not I highly recommend a protector of some sort if you wear it a lot.
Hello everyone,
So my p20 pro back glass just broke :crying:
anyone have any idea how to replace it and how much the replacement should cost ?
Thanks!
I feel your pain! My rear lens just smashed. No idea how it happened. Was fine this morning. Checked phone at lunchtime and it's smashed !? It's the lens over the middle camera. Phone's only been in my pocket (not with keys etc.) or padded phone pocket in bag.
I can not find any replacment parts for sale. Huawei quoted 100 or so pounds to repair the lens, as they replace the entire back cover, so I guess that would be the cost for you too
Whilst googling for spare parts I came across sites complaing how difficult the phone was to repair and how easy it is to damage.
Guess i'll need to find a case that protects those camera lenses better.
100£ :crying:
I found this one on aliexpress
aliexpress[.]com/item/Original-GLASS-For-Huawei-P20-PRO-Back-Battery-Cover-Rear-Door-Housing-Case-Glass-Panel-Replacement/32883939820.html but I'm not so sure if I'm capable to replace it myself...
Only the lens it's cheaper tho : aliexpress[.]com/item/For-Huawei-P-20-pro-p20-pro-Replacement-Back-Rear-Camera-Lens-Glass-For-Huawei-P20pro/32872094518.html
Thanks for the links.
The lens looks interesting but I hope that pic isn't accurate, because it doesn't seem right.
On my phone the bevels around each camera are a different size, and there are two more holes for the lazers range finder things?
Yeah I just check mine, I guess this lens is not for the pro version
I just ask a Huawei's Service center :
The original one is about 90€ + 30€ fee = about 120€ :crying:
I've found a lens cover on ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lots-OEM...-For-Huawei-P20-P20-Lite-P20-Pro/113025697876
And from the same place, a glass back:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-OEM-...ver-Rear-Case-For-Huawei-P20-Pro/123167686147
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhfzXeLu55k
I bought one yesterday. The rear panel should arrive in about 2 weeks.
I'll let you know
In regards to replacing parts on the this phone, if you need a tear down and i'm guessing you will, to retain it's waterproofing and your warranty, i'd either get Huawei to complete the works and or your insurance, if you have it.
Unless you're a wizard with phones i wouldn't even attempt it.
Not sure if this pics are going to work, but I've just replaced mine.
I ordered a few lenses and they arrived today. Relatively quick post given they came from so far away! (I'd ordered the quicker postage).
The procedure is the same as most phones these days. Sticky tape over the lens and peel off to get most of the broken glass off. Heat with a heat gun for a short while so it's hot to the touch. Then very carefully pick the glass off, holding the phone sideways to it doesn't drop in the lens. I did this over some newspaper to catch the broken fragments, then rolled the paper up and threw it away as soon as the glass was removed (otherwise it gets everywhere).
I used an air duster to get rid of any fragments.
Then I stuck the supplied adhesive over the lens, and stuck the new lens on.
Quick test and everything seems to work. Focusing, clarity of pics all seems fine.
You're probably right about the waterproofing though to be honest I wouldn't trust it underwater anyway, I just think of it as more splash proof in case of an accident, and I'm sure that's still fine. The new lens seems is a good fit and seems to be attached in just the same way the old one was.
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Mine just arrived today. Very good quality, the look and feel is the no less than origin.
But I doubt it's original. CE logo and some text next to Huawei logo (model ..) is not there.
I don't think I can't change it my self, I guess I'll go to a repair shop this afternoon :cyclops:
For the warranty I expect it to be voided anyway... paying ~120€ is too much (1/6 telephone price...)
Here some image :laugh:
Looks good @midnightsmurf, where did you find that back panel? Makes me wonder if i could use it to swap out my one at a later date
Cool @midnightsmurf, if you could share the source, that would be great. I like the cleaner look without the CE logo much better.
I bought the rear from aliexpress . On aliexpress there are some cheaper one tho.
So the repair store's guy replaced it for me for 9€. I'm actually quite happy with the result:
Sorry for the image's resolution, I took it with my other phone
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Mine just arrived today. Very good quality, the look and feel is the no less than origin.
But I doubt it's original. CE logo and some text next to Huawei logo (model ..) is not there.
I don't think I can't change it my self, I guess I'll go to a repair shop this afternoon :cyclops:
For the warranty I expect it to be voided anyway... paying ~120€ is too much (1/6 telephone price...)
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Looks sick, might actually buy that as I like twilight.
How the fitting going? Sounds like a massive ballache to fix it and retain water proofing
Edit: omg just read your last post. 9 euro haha that's insane, must be quite easy then, must just be heat to remove it.
Fair play
midnightsmurf said:
I bought the rear from aliexpress . On aliexpress there are some cheaper one tho.
So the repair store's guy replaced it for me for 9€. I'm actually quite happy with the result:
Sorry for the image's resolution, I took it with my other phone
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Hi
i want to ask you
The YouTube videos teardown show that the original case comes with a flex cable for the camera, this cable is linked to a body port for camera zoom
did the case that you bought come with this cable? (i bought one on eBay but it doesn´t come the flex cable)
does you have notice any changes in the camera performance after the replacement?
Best regards
I bought a replacement (just in case... you know...) from eBay and it seems to be an original chinese part. No CE logo of course (it's not necessary there) but the model number states AL-..... and some text in chinese. I actually like it better because the CE logo is distracting - in my opinion.
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Hi
i want to ask you
The YouTube videos teardown show that the original case comes with a flex cable for the camera, this cable is linked to a body port for camera zoom
did the case that you bought come with this cable? (i bought one on eBay but it doesn´t come the flex cable)
does you have notice any changes in the camera performance after the replacement?
Best regards
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The cable is linked with the sensor I think. Mine doesn't have the sensor in it. The guy who replace it for me must have used the old sensor one.
Here a picture of the broken part. And for your question, I'm not 100% sure but I didn't notice any different.
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I bought a replacement (just in case... you know...) from eBay and it seems to be an original chinese part. No CE logo of course (it's not necessary there) but the model number states AL-..... and some text in chinese. I actually like it better because the CE logo is distracting - in my opinion.
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Mine doesn''t have any Chinese text tho... and now I rarely take it out of the case lol
My p20 lite back glass was broken
How to replace please anwer me very fast
Zakir jamae said:
My p20 lite back glass was broken
How to replace please anwer me very fast
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Insurance.