I have a issue, my glass is cracked middle ways of the screen just 1 crack that runs all the way across. The digitizer is not hurt, I have a new glass only kit. It came with just the glass and some UV glue. I don't have insurance on my phone and even if I did it would still cost me 175 to get another device. I think the insurance is pointless because it costs about the same I think if you send it directly to Motorola. The digitizer and glass on eBay is around 175 but it comes with the glass/frame/digitizer. I know that its very hard to change just the screen from what iv been reading. What would you guys recommend I do? I'm trying to avoid spending a lot of money. But if I have to I will. I would like to change just the glass because I ordered that thinking that I could just do it myself, then I got to researching...I have changed the back battery cover and bezzle from midnight blue to cloud white, so I'm familiar with taking it apart. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!!
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Just the glass?
You mean the digitizer?
Does it have the AMOLED? Or is it literally just the digitizer?
If it is just the digitizer without the amoled, then you're screwed. It is *impossible* to split the amoled from the digitizer without destroying the amoled.
If it is the digitizer PLUS the amoled, then you can go ahead and smash SMASH SMASH!!!
The amoled+digitizer is glued onto the plastic frame, so you'll want something like a razor blade to carefully break the connection between them without damaging the plastic frame. Once they're separated, you clean up the surface, and just glue them back together.
The metal cover that you see over the existing amoled on the back of the screen+frame unit just pops off.
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Just the glass?
You mean the digitizer?
Does it have the AMOLED? Or is it literally just the digitizer?
If it is just the digitizer without the amoled, then you're screwed. It is *impossible* to split the amoled from the digitizer without destroying the amoled.
If it is the digitizer PLUS the amoled, then you can go ahead and smash SMASH SMASH!!!
The amoled+digitizer is glued onto the plastic frame, so you'll want something like a razor blade to carefully break the connection between them without damaging the plastic frame. Once they're separated, you clean up the surface, and just glue them back together.
The metal cover that you see over the existing amoled on the back of the screen+frame unit just pops off.
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No its the glass only..
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The digitizer isn't hurt at all the glass is just cracked. I have a new glass with the glue that goes in between the glass and digitizer. Will I need any adhesive for the mid frame?
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I'm about to attempt to do this myself but I'm afraid that I'll screw something up..
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Its the amolded corning gorilla glass
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Hope it works out. Had the same problem with my S4 a few years ago. I had my buddy do it for me. Was a lot of work but worth it. Maybe there is a tutorial on YT?
I was in the same boat. I decided to have it professionally fixed. I usually fix all my phones, but the price of the glass with everything attached was just as expensive as having a professional fix it. with a warranty.
The part i found was on average between 150 and 180. it only cost me 200 to get the phone fixed by someone.
What ever you choose good luck.
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I was in the same boat. I decided to have it professionally fixed. I usually fix all my phones, but the price of the glass with everything attached was just as expensive as having a professional fix it. with a warranty.
The part i found was on average between 150 and 180. it only cost me 200 to get the phone fixed by someone.
What ever you choose good luck.
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I only have 185 in my phone,lol that's what sucks..I'm trying to avoid spending a lot of money...but I might have to spend more than I want. If I can do it myself then I will try. I really don't have anything to lose.
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Benzema9 said:
Hope it works out. Had the same problem with my S4 a few years ago. I had my buddy do it for me. Was a lot of work but worth it. Maybe there is a tutorial on YT?
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Thanks brother
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It's not easy but it can be done. The LCD is very fragile and it takes a lot of time and patience to remove the old glue. I have a screen separator machine that heats up the glass and makes it easier to separate but it is still a lot of work and very easy to destroy the LCD. I've heard of people doing it with a heat gun but that is risky because you can't regulate the temp and can kill the LCD. Make sure to invest in some plastic razors if you attempt it. Also you will need a UV light to cure the glue as it will only harden under UV.
Benzema9 said:
Hope it works out. Had the same problem with my S4 a few years ago. I had my buddy do it for me. Was a lot of work but worth it. Maybe there is a tutorial on YT?
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There is 1 good tutorial but there is no speaking in the video, just some lame ass music. The guy in the video also uses a hot plate a thin piece of some kinda wire. There needs to be a better video on how to replace just the glass screen on a nexus 6, a detailed video with speaking..
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Just the glass?
You mean the digitizer?
Does it have the AMOLED? Or is it literally just the digitizer?
If it is just the digitizer without the amoled, then you're screwed. It is *impossible* to split the amoled from the digitizer without destroying the amoled.
If it is the digitizer PLUS the amoled, then you can go ahead and smash SMASH SMASH!!!
The amoled+digitizer is glued onto the plastic frame, so you'll want something like a razor blade to carefully break the connection between them without damaging the plastic frame. Once they're separated, you clean up the surface, and just glue them back together.
The metal cover that you see over the existing amoled on the back of the screen+frame unit just pops off.
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Have you ever changed just a broken glass screen on a nexus 6?
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It's not easy but it can be done. The LCD is very fragile and it takes a lot of time and patience to remove the old glue. I have a screen separator machine that heats up the glass and makes it easier to separate but it is still a lot of work and very easy to destroy the LCD. I've heard of people doing it with a heat gun but that is risky because you can't regulate the temp and can kill the LCD. Make sure to invest in some plastic razors if you attempt it. Also you will need a UV light to cure the glue as it will only harden under UV.
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Thank you, for you're advice brother! I took my device apart awhile ago all the way down to the mother board. I came to realize that I'm just gonna have to wait and hope I can scrape up some money and hopefully get lucky and find someone that has a used nexus 6 for cheap if I'm gonna spend 150 to 175 bucks on just a LCD frame assembly, hell I might as well just buy another nexus 6. And if i let Motorola replace my phone its still gonna be 175 bucks and all of them will probably be refurbs! I have 185$ in this one. I bought it off swappa haven't even had this damn thing a month yet lol. When I bought the phone it still had a warranty on it, the warranty ran out about a week before I broke it lol. Jus my luck.
P.S. I would gladly accept donations J/K..
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travmed said:
It's not easy but it can be done. The LCD is very fragile and it takes a lot of time and patience to remove the old glue. I have a screen separator machine that heats up the glass and makes it easier to separate but it is still a lot of work and very easy to destroy the LCD. I've heard of people doing it with a heat gun but that is risky because you can't regulate the temp and can kill the LCD. Make sure to invest in some plastic razors if you attempt it. Also you will need a UV light to cure the glue as it will only harden under UV.
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Nexus 6 does not have an LCD. It has an AMOLED.
AMOLED is less than 1mm thick. It CANNOT be removed from the glass digitizer without destroying it.
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Nexus 6 does not have an LCD. It has an AMOLED.
AMOLED is less than 1mm thick. It CANNOT be removed from the glass digitizer without destroying it.
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I watched a video on youtube, of a guy that actually done it without destroying the digitizer.
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doitright said:
Nexus 6 does not have an LCD. It has an AMOLED.
AMOLED is less than 1mm thick. It CANNOT be removed from the glass digitizer without destroying it.
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I'm not saying that its easy, and I'm not saying that it can't be done successfully either. But I do know this on a scale of 1 being the easiest and 10 being almost impossible. I would rank it a 9.7. So I'm going to just go and buy the digitizer + glass + frame and do it my self.
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I'm not saying that its easy, and I'm not saying that it can't be done successfully either. But I do know this on a scale of 1 being the easiest and 10 being almost impossible. I would rank it a 9.7. So I'm going to just go and buy the digitizer + glass + frame and do it my self.
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It might be possible, IF the whole thing wasn't glued down to the frame, which it is.
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It might be possible, IF the whole thing wasn't glued down to the frame, which it is.
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The video I watched doesn't have any speaking in it its just has some lame music in the background. I will tryn link it to you so you can watch it.
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I tried exactly the same you were about to do but ended up destroying the LCD when I tried separating the LCD from the plastic frame. I had no choice but bought the LCD (with the glass already glued) but still it wasn't easy to attach the LCD back to the bent frame.
Obviously you know what to do because you have disassembled the N6 before, but be careful when you separate the LCD-broken glass from the frame. There just isn't much leverage.
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One of the things i loved by my (now sold) iphone 4, is that the screen is glued to the frontglass. This prevents dust from ever getting inn the screen. I really hate dust in the screen.
Do the optimus 2x glue the screen to the glass?? Anyone know.
I don't know about the O2X, but all the android phones I've had over the last few years have NEVER had dust under the screen/glass.
Same.
Never had dust under the screen on my Nexus but i did on my G1 (only because it was falling apart and i'd messed with the insides too much )
So far no dust or anything under the screen, but i did notice that the very small groove that runs around the edge between the phone and the silver band collects ALOT of dust which is kinda hard to get rid of.
Overall though, this phone has the best build quality of any i've ever owned!
Same over here, no dust.
I don't think you should be worried about this. The screens on newer devices are quite well sealed. No dust should be able to get in there. And yes, you will get dirt build up on the grooves along the outer edge but that's quite unavoidable and can be cleaned with a really small pin.
I have 1 small spec of dust in the lower left corner of my screen (only visible when light shines directly on the screen).
but this could be from manufacture
My HTC desire had a build up of dust down the left hand side of the screen due to a faulty seal around the glass
I had 2 with dust under screen. and by that I dont know if with time it gets more dust, or its just at assembly.
if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
carlos118 said:
if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
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True, but thank god we have gurrilaglass!
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carlos118 said:
if the screen was glued wouldnt that be bad if the screen cracks?
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The glue is easy to get rid of with some heat. So no problem if it cracks or you have to change a scratched one.
xmoo said:
thank god we have gurrilaglass!
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Just have a look at my phone
LG Optimus 2X, gorilla glass: youtube.com/watch?v=bOZS36hq1s4
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Just have a look at my phone
LG Optimus 2X, gorilla glass: youtube.com/watch?v=bOZS36hq1s4
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Gorilla glass doesn't mean it can't be breaked, but it won't break that easy.
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Gorilla glass doesn't mean it can't be breaked, but it won't break that easy.
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The impact wasn't really hard at all and still... you can see the result. As far as I understand, gorilla glass means it won't SCRATCH (not break) that easy.
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The impact wasn't really hard at all and still... you can see the result. As far as I understand, gorilla glass means it won't SCRATCH (not break) that easy.
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i got two scratches and I have no idea how i even got them :-(
Gorilla glass is just a hype. It scratches as easy as all other glasses.
I just wonder if it's GLUED to the screen or not. Not if it scratches.
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I just wonder if it's GLUED to the screen or not.
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It is glued. I went to the repair shop a couple of days ago to find out whether they could replace the broken glass on my phone. They highly recommended replacing the glass together with the display as one unit because, as they said, the glass is glued to the dislay and replacing just the glass is not only pretty difficult but can also result in dust getting between the glass and the display.
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It is glued. I went to the repair shop a couple of days ago to find out whether they could replace the broken glass on my phone. They highly recommended replacing the glass together with the display as one unit because, as they said, the glass is glued to the dislay and replacing just the glass is not only pretty difficult but can also result in dust getting between the glass and the display.
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well.. i am thinking to change my screen because it has light leakage. " imported, so if to return it back it would cost me like 100$ at least plus whatever tax. so replace the screen from my own pocket is cheaper "
and i dont mind that BUT. where can i buy the screen with the front glass together ?
i dont want to buy the screen alone. does anyone have a good website where we can buy parts?
ll_l_x_l_ll said:
well.. i am thinking to change my screen because it has light leakage. " imported, so if to return it back it would cost me like 100$ at least plus whatever tax. so replace the screen from my own pocket is cheaper "
and i dont mind that BUT. where can i buy the screen with the front glass together ?
i dont want to buy the screen alone. does anyone have a good website where we can buy parts?
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I you want to find a LCD without leakage you need to look forever. All LCD's has some kind of leakage.
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I you want to find a LCD without leakage you need to look forever. All LCD's has some kind of leakage.
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not true.
well.. it might be the case for the optimus 2x but not all phones lol.
ll_l_x_l_ll said:
not true.
well.. it might be the case for the optimus 2x but not all phones lol.
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Yes all. Even the mighty iphone ;-) and just google ipad 2 light bleed. Lol
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I know there aren't any out yet, unless I've missed some, but as the husband of a woman who just had her screen shatter when the phone was dropped it sure would be handy to have on thread where people could post links to parts when they become available.
I think this would make a great sticky so people can start fixing their phones ASAP once parts are out.
Well there is a section for accessories but I don't know of that would help. I am sure though when replacement or after market back plates are available we will hear about it here..
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There are replacement LCD's on ebay
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There are replacement LCD's on ebay
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Damn, for almsot the price of a new 8GB.. Might as well buy a new one and leave the busted one for parts...
Remeber that the backplate houses the nfc chip along with some of the antennas (not 100% sure on the antennas) so it would be a costly replacement compared to a standard back cover
http://www.parts4repair.com/lg-nexus-4-e960-complete-screen-assembly-without-bezel/
Some parts here.
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Thanks for the links guys, keep em coming!
Anybody knows where to get a replacement backplate? I broke mine
Replacement screen and digitizer:
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-lg-nexus-4-e960-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly.html
Anyone see the silver trim (that goes around the front glass) available yet?
Hi
pwkpete said:
Anyone see the silver trim (that goes around the front glass) available yet?
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If it is anything like the HTC One X and similar phones you usually heat the old LCD glass/display and it unsticks from the main chassis, you then stick the replacement screen back on.
Unless you know what you are doing when replacing the LCD and in some cases have specialist tools and lots of patience, you are probably better off buying a new phone (when you can get them!) and selling the broken one for spares on Ebay.
Back covers may appear. The HTC One X had replacement back covers available quite soon after launch and these contain the antennas, which are little more than sticky bits of foil, and the NFC antenna, for around £28.00 in the UK. The charging antenna is little different to the NFC antenna and they are both together as one part on the Nexus, so that shouldn't make too much difference, but of course there is the glass as well. But hopefully not too expensive given the likelihood of breakages.
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Phil
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If it is anything like the HTC One X and similar phones you usually heat the old LCD glass/display and it unsticks from the main chassis, you then stick the replacement screen back on.
Unless you know what you are doing when replacing the LCD and in some cases have specialist tools and lots of patience, you are probably better off buying a new phone (when you can get them!) and selling the broken one for spares on Ebay.
Back covers may appear. The HTC One X had replacement back covers available quite soon after launch and these contain the antennas, which are little more than sticky bits of foil, and the NFC antenna, for around £28.00 in the UK. The charging antenna is little different to the NFC antenna and they are both together as one part on the Nexus, so that shouldn't make too much difference, but of course there is the glass as well. But hopefully not too expensive given the likelihood of breakages.
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Phil
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Waiting and hoping for replacement backs or a method to replace the glass specifically. My rear glass cracked on the first drop and unfortunately has a crack on the camera lens.
You are definitely correct about the NFC antenna, looking at the iFixit teardown it's just basically some foil glued to plastic. This should not be a major deal breaker in terms of replacement costs.
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Waiting and hoping for replacement backs or a method to replace the glass specifically. My rear glass cracked on the first drop and unfortunately has a crack on the camera lens.
You are definitely correct about the NFC antenna, looking at the iFixit teardown it's just basically some foil glued to plastic. This should not be a major deal breaker in terms of replacement costs.
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The backs should go for about $30-$40 once prices stabilize, I've taken mine apart and it looks fairly cheap to replace. The Digitizer and Glass (along with the bezel) usually are best when purchased as a solid piece (usually titled "Display with frame") and costs $200+ now and will likely stay $150+ in a couple of years. If you crack your display, mail it LGE as they will fix it up for about $150ish I believe, which is the same price you would pay if you had insurance through Sprint for a cracked digitizer ($150 is the standard deductible for a ~$8 a month insurance plan for the SGS3).
has anyone replaced the screen yet? my phone has slid off surfaces loads and never smashed. however a small bit of sand in my pocket and the damn thing gets scratched. i've had touch screen phones for years and never used a screen protector and never had a single scratch, this is my first "gorilla glass" phone and it gets scratched. looking for how difficult it was to replace?
I wonder when replacement ear piece speakers will become available. Phone is working great except for the crackling ear piece. Hopefully it will be a cheap part and easy fix.
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dnlsmy said:
The backs should go for about $30-$40 once prices stabilize, I've taken mine apart and it looks fairly cheap to replace. The Digitizer and Glass (along with the bezel) usually are best when purchased as a solid piece (usually titled "Display with frame") and costs $200+ now and will likely stay $150+ in a couple of years. If you crack your display, mail it LGE as they will fix it up for about $150ish I believe, which is the same price you would pay if you had insurance through Sprint for a cracked digitizer ($150 is the standard deductible for a ~$8 a month insurance plan for the SGS3).
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Hey what is LGE? I've had my N4 for almost 2 weeks and just shattered the front glass rendering it unusable. It was on a hard surface and just fell on its own. thanks
bguzmanz2 said:
Hey what is LGE?
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LGE stands for LG Electronics
I have a Nexus 4 with a cracked screen and broken digitizer! Send me a PM if you're interested.
bguzmanz2 said:
Hey what is LGE? I've had my N4 for almost 2 weeks and just shattered the front glass rendering it unusable. It was on a hard surface and just fell on its own. thanks
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Just fell on its own? That is a good one!!
Sorry for your loss man. How you get it worked out.
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Richieboy67 said:
Just fell on its own? That is a good one!!
Sorry for your loss man. How you get it worked out.
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Suicidal N4 I guess. I'm glad mine doesn't magically move on its own I must have gotten lucky.
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OK so first off I know I'm a cheap sod :angel:
My SG Nexus got wet and I'm waiting for the LG N4 to become in stock again...
So I've got myself a SG Note off eBay in perfect working order apart from one long crack that runs though only the glass (the OLED is fine).
I've looked into replacing the glass and tbh even thought I'm an engineer, nope.
My cunning plan is to fill the crack with superglue (let it dry) then slap on a zagg screen protector on it.
Any comments or ideas? Maybe lose the super glue? Maybe use something else other than superglue?
All ideas welcome - photos to follow when it gets here.
Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it
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Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it
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I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!
Rayan said:
I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!
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Now that is something I had over looked. I had thought the glue would chemically react with anything. Have a digital cookie mate
Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.
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Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.
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Thanks, but installing the glass involves separating the glass and OLED and there glued together. You have to heat the glass with a heat gun then pull them apart. I'm thinking that's going to crack the OLED.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487716
That thread is a bit scary isn't it, its one of those jobs where having seen one done & exactly what's involved drastically increases the chances of success but most people haven't got that luxury.
But, if i wanted the phone repaired i would see risking the cheap way first as a worthwhile gamble.
But hope your screen "protector over crack" method works for you.
seems legit.
also, please send us step by step pics.
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Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue...
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Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.
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Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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Dam good link. I like the idea of one of those oil. Maybe baby oil would be to viscose (runny) so I'm thinking that a drop of two of that corn sirpe could do the trick... maybe even some wax? I got some clear natural beaswax... I feel some experimentation coming on....
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What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.
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again good shout. My only heastitaion is thats a one way street, no going back. But I think if the screen protector doesn't work then that can be dam good plan B!
Hey ppl I bought a nexus 6 about a week ago for $100 on eBay with a broken screen. It's 100% usable and works great. I'm thinking of repairing it but the stupid screen costs $200 to repair! So I was thinking to buy a LCD glass separator for $80 plus the actual glass for $13 and fix it my self for under $100. The thing is I want to ask if its even possible to do this? I mean if the touch screen is connected to the glass or not and if anyone had any experience/advice?
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Just some first hand experience here with trying to separate the digitizer from the LCD on an LG G3... I've done a fair number of screen replacements before but this was my first attempt at a glued screen where I was really trying to save the LCD. Without writing a 10 page summary of all the problems I had, basically it comes down to trying to heat the screen with a heat gun was fairly inconsistent, as soon as I started to slide the separator in, I shattered the LCD. The wire method might be a little safer but if possible, I would recommend replacing the screen entirely if you can find one for a reasonable cost. You'll probably save yourself a lot of time, frustration and possibly some money if you do break the LCD by accident.
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Just some first hand experience here with trying to separate the digitizer from the LCD on an LG G3... I've done a fair number of screen replacements before but this was my first attempt at a glued screen where I was really trying to save the LCD. Without writing a 10 page summary of all the problems I had, basically it comes down to trying to heat the screen with a heat gun was fairly inconsistent, as soon as I started to slide the separator in, I shattered the LCD. The wire method might be a little safer but if possible, I would recommend replacing the screen entirely if you can find one for a reasonable cost. You'll probably save yourself a lot of time, frustration and possibly some money if you do break the LCD by accident.
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So I guess what you're saying is save the hassle and some money and replace the whole LCD, faster and easier.... Only people that done this method 100 times are able to do it efficiently I think because it sounds near to impossible for a newbie to do it
Thanx anyways dude!
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Well I did find a similar page a few days back but I think this answer sums up all the knowledge I need hahaha thanx buddy!
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Its a pain I the ass without the proper tools. I tried it on my old S2's a few times and could never do it. For this job, $200 is money well spent IMO.
I tried to separate my broken glass from screen on nexus 6 and I broke the screen, it's veeeeeeeeeeeeery hard to separate glass from LCD panel. Fortunately in Poland screens are cheap and I bought whole original screen with glass for 400 zl it's about 50$.
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Well I did find a similar page a few days back but I think this answer sums up all the knowledge I need hahaha thanx buddy!
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Glad to confirm your earlier findings. Good luck!
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I tried to separate my broken glass from screen on nexus 6 and I broke the screen, it's veeeeeeeeeeeeery hard to separate glass from LCD panel. Fortunately in Poland screens are cheap and I bought whole original screen with glass for 400 zl it's about 50$.
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Can you send one one please ??
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So I bought this Mi Mix dirt cheap because it had a cracked screen and the bezel is cracked also. Where’s a good place to get replacement parts. I’ve heard of isssues with the lcd and ambient light sensors. Can someone point me in the right direction? The lcd is fine on my phone but the glass is cracked. Is it possible to replace the glass or is it just easier to replace the whole assembly?
reID.entify said:
So I bought this Mi Mix dirt cheap because it had a cracked screen and the bezel is cracked also. Where’s a good place to get replacement parts. I’ve heard of isssues with the lcd and ambient light sensors. Can someone point me in the right direction? The lcd is fine on my phone but the glass is cracked. Is it possible to replace the glass or is it just easier to replace the whole assembly?
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How much did you pay?
Mi Mix - Epic Pro
Replacing whole unit would be easier but costlier , replacing glass is cheaper but not easy, you'll need a lot of patience if your are fixing it on your own(or if some expert agrees on doing it for ya might be a plus point), you'll need special adhesive to bind glass to screen,most people use some sort of thin thread to remove glass from LCD, I have seen few people replacing AMOLED panels which are even more thinner then the IPS on Mi Mix but its not easy process lots of things should be kept in mind ,and you might end up breaking your display
1*See if someone is buying that display then sell it and buy a whole new assembly
2*If 1 is no help then you'll be left with 2 options replace glass or assembly
Either way you can give replacing glass a try if you get the glass cheaper
Replacing whole assembly is your last resort
Check you jerryrigeverthing channel on YouTube he did disassemble Mi Mix and he also replaced glass on a samsung oled panel
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Paid $100 for the 6GB + 256GB one. Though the $100 came from recycling soda pop cans which were given to me. So in the end I didn’t pay out of pocket for it.
reID.entify said:
Paid $100 for the 6GB + 256GB one. Though the $100 came from recycling soda pop cans which were given to me. So in the end I didn’t pay out of pocket for it.
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Woah man congrats!!! That's super cheap
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Last time I checked the full assembly plus frame cost upwards of 200$, not including service costs of course.
Which means that fixing up that beast is still going to be pretty pricy.
If you have the tools, skills and patience to do it though then that's definitely a goal worth pursuing.
Keep us updated on your progress, I love following DIY projects like these.
Looks like vopmart sells the bezel for 90 and the screen assembly for 100 + 10 for frame. Hmmm. What to do... Gotta check out some more teardowns to see if I want to do it myself. But from what I can see it doesn’t look to bad. I’m just not sure about the optic glue + glass & ips panel.
Little update on this. Went to the local cellphone repair shop and asked a quote for a lcd assembly replacement. I was quoted for $120 total (parts & labor) for full assembly replacement. Which also includes lifetime warranty on the screen as long as the screen is available. The repair guy was looking for screens on eBay including the frame for the lcd. Seems pretty damn good if you ask me and I wouldn't have to do the dirty work. But thing is I don't know how well they do repairs. Also, I forgot to ask for a quote for the bezel.
reID.entify said:
Paid $100 for the 6GB + 256GB one. Though the $100 came from recycling soda pop cans which were given to me. So in the end I didn’t pay out of pocket for it.
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holy ****, you got lucky man. here people still asking 400 $ with cracked screen.
Well I got around to fixing my Mix. Very easy to repair, now looks brand new!
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Well I got around to fixing my Mix. Very easy to repair, now looks brand new!
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Did the original adhesive hold the new screen in? what about the back panel?
getting ready to do this myself, any tips? any additional parts I need to order in advance besides the lcd panel?
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Can you post the part and the guide you used for repair?
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Can you post the part and the guide you used for repair?
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There are some teardowns on YouTube, quite easy with a few hurdles, the hardest part for me was removing the battery, there are tabs you pull that's supposed to help but they just snapped on me. If you're lucky it might work if not don't rush it or the battery will puncture and you will need a new one, the copy batteries are crap. Watch the teardowns a few times and you will get it. AliExpress was where I got mine there are loads of sellers with them. You will need some b7000 glue as the replacements don't have adhesive on them. The glue is very cheap and the screen come with tools.
Where did you buy it?
reID.entify said:
Well I got around to fixing my Mix. Very easy to repair, now looks brand new!
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Where did you buy the LCD?
Thanks
Tatu_CS said:
Where did you buy the LCD?
Thanks
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You need to be very selective when buying the LCD. Almost all of them do not have the oleophobic coating turning the screen into a smudgefest within minutes. I replaced my coated screen with an uncoated screen initially and it was disgusting. Luckily it was defective so I returned it for my money back and then went to Aliexpress. This vendor has the only coated version I know of:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/For-...61ef335&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0
Sorry for the lengthy URL. He claims to have the coating and he acutually delivers on the claim. Another important factor is the middle frame which is included and already attached to the screen. Man screens come without it and you then need to pry the old one off and glue it to the new screen. Often the glue is not strong enough and the diesplay will lift out of the phones body. Sure, it is more expensive than other options, but worth every cent. The display is fee of defects, sits flush with the ceramic frame and makes the phone look pristine.
hquant said:
You need to be very selective when buying the LCD. Almost all of them do not have the oleophobic coating turning the screen into a smudgefest within minutes. I replaced my coated screen with an uncoated screen initially and it was disgusting. Luckily it was defective so I returned it for my money back and then went to Aliexpress. This vendor has the only coated version I know of:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/For-...61ef335&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0
Sorry for the lengthy URL. He claims to have the coating and he acutually delivers on the claim. Another important factor is the middle frame which is included and already attached to the screen. Man screens come without it and you then need to pry the old one off and glue it to the new screen. Often the glue is not strong enough and the diesplay will lift out of the phones body. Sure, it is more expensive than other options, but worth every cent. The display is fee of defects, sits flush with the ceramic frame and makes the phone look pristine.
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This is all true, mine is smudge magnet, I can live with it but annoying everything else is ok, I clean the screen with solution then use liquid car Wax to add a bit of a coating against fingerprints, 3 coats of car Wax and a good polish off. Helps a little bit with smudges. It feels really smooth afterwards.
Got my Xiaomi Mi Mix Complete Assembly Replaced by ShatterFix
reID.entify said:
So I bought this Mi Mix dirt cheap because it had a cracked screen and the bezel is cracked also. Where’s a good place to get replacement parts. I’ve heard of isssues with the lcd and ambient light sensors. Can someone point me in the right direction? The lcd is fine on my phone but the glass is cracked. Is it possible to replace the glass or is it just easier to replace the whole assembly?
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I got my mi mix screen replaced by ShatterFix (www dot shatterfix dot com). Heard of them from a friend. They have pickup and delivery service across India.
They replaced it with a 100% genuine screen and delivered back on the very next day.
Costed me 9599 INR. Service centre was asking 13.5k here in Delhi.