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I dropped my phone in water and took the battery out to let everything dry. The phone turns on now and seems to work for the most part, but I am having trouble with the internet connection and also my new text messages are not showing up. I can see all of the old ones, though. I wanted to know if anyone knows how to take the phone apart. I've removed the screws, but can't figure out how to take the back off. Any help would be great!
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I dropped my phone in water and took the battery out to let everything dry. The phone turns on now and seems to work for the most part, but I am having trouble with the internet connection and also my new text messages are not showing up. I can see all of the old ones, though. I wanted to know if anyone knows how to take the phone apart. I've removed the screws, but can't figure out how to take the back off. Any help would be great!
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im away from home at the moment but I haven't got a clue, in saying that, isn't the galaxy S2 almost identical? maybe worth looking in to,
im also guessing that its probably just a case of slipping a very thin piece of hard plastic down the edge unclipping the plastic clips
however, in saying all that, i seriously doubt its anything to do with water damage. your radio will either work or wont work, you can either get calls, internet and sms/mms or you cant,l water is very unlikely to effect the radio "some" of the time, if the device is dried out its highly unlikely that opening it up will make any difference other than the fact you will have a broken phone that now looks like you've opened it up as well.
first things first, id format the thing and see if that works, its not beyond reason to suggest that perhaps the phone was doing something important before it took up scuba diving and perhaps it didn't get to finish it meaning corrupt files etc, if it doesn't, you could leave it in a warm dry environment for a day or so to make sure it is completely dry, if its still buggered you'll be pretty much screwed, there is minimal user serviceable parts inside, esp to do with the radio.
Sunkist79 said:
I dropped my phone in water and took the battery out to let everything dry. The phone turns on now and seems to work for the most part, but I am having trouble with the internet connection and also my new text messages are not showing up. I can see all of the old ones, though. I wanted to know if anyone knows how to take the phone apart. I've removed the screws, but can't figure out how to take the back off. Any help would be great!
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I take my focus s apart almost weekly when I'm bored watching tv haha. Once you have all the screws removed, slide your finger nail between the glass of the screen and the bezel and pull away from the screen. The whole back side is snapped onto the screen and internal components. While applying pressure to the back with the battery removed helps a lot. Just note that the speaker will stay inside the plastic backing and can be popped out if needed. From what I'm willing to try, I've removed both cameras, antenna, and a few other things I forget. Overall it comes apart really easy and goes together just as easy. Good luck!
Sunkist79 said:
I dropped my phone in water and took the battery out to let everything dry. The phone turns on now and seems to work for the most part, but I am having trouble with the internet connection and also my new text messages are not showing up. I can see all of the old ones, though. I wanted to know if anyone knows how to take the phone apart. I've removed the screws, but can't figure out how to take the back off. Any help would be great!
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Hi
Recently i connected my Focus S a data cable damaged and made me a curt circuit in the power adapter, which it broke down the device.
The repair was very simple and the device is simple to open.
This is what i replaced:
http://viewitem.eim.ebay.pt/New-Usb...Samsung-i937-w-Tracking-Num/350588022212/item
See the photos you see how to disassemble the device.
OK, I wish I had pictures to show, but I have none. Sorry. (My phone is my only camera)
So a couple weeks ago I managed to break my digitizer. Thought I would post my experience with replacing it, to better inform those daring enough to try, and to warn off those without the tools to do so.
Tools needed: screwdriver (Phillips head), something to open the case, and aheat gun, and lots of time and patience.
First I ordered in a new screen replacement. It was a touchscreen/LCD package deal. This one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...-mi-Assembly-with-front-frame/1593196482.html
Then opened the Sim card tray and took out the two screws that must be removed to take the back cover off
Once the back cover is removed, there are to covers to remove, 3 screws on the bottom cover, and I believe 8 on the top cover. Once the covers are removed, there are 2 more holding in the motherboard.
Now for the annoying revelation. You don't swap the screen, you swap everything else to the new screen. Seriously, the frame that the screen is mounted to has everything that isn't screwed to it, glued to it. This is where the heat gun is needed. Heat the parts glued down, and gently pull them up. Then stick them to the new frame. EVERYTHING must be swapped.
The entire process took me about 2 hours to work through and figure out. I broke a connector on the motherboard to the high frequency antenna on the left side of the battery. Phone works without it, but I list 1 signal bar everywhere I go now. I also managed somehow to break the backlight for the buttons at the bottom of the screen, and lastly, I somehow messed up the back camera. Its no longer focused right. I don't see much difference in overall quality between the front and back cameras now.
Will update with links later, and attempt the borrow a camera to get some decent pics to show what all is involved. I've replaced screens before on other devices, but never anything anywhere this complicated before.
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OK, I wish I had pictures to show, but I have none. Sorry. (My phone is my only camera)
So a couple weeks ago I managed to break my digitizer. Thought I would post my experience with replacing it, to better inform those daring enough to try, and to warn off those without the tools to do so.
Tools needed: screwdriver (Phillips head), something to open the case, and aheat gun, and lots of time and patience.
First I ordered in a new screen replacement. It was a touchscreen/LCD package deal. Will update a link to the aliexpress seller later.
When it arrived, I took apart my mi3. First there are 2 screws inside the Sim card tray. Must be removed to take the back off.
Once the back cover is removed, there are to covers to remove, 3 screws on the bottom cover, and I believe 8 on the top cover. Once the covers are removed, there are 2 more holding in the motherboard.
Now for the annoying revelation. You don't swap the screen, you swap everything else to the new screen. Seriously, the frame that the screen is mounted to has everything that isn't screwed to it, glued to it. This is where the heat gun is needed. Heat the parts glued down, and gently pull them up. Then stick them to the new frame. EVERYTHING must be swapped.
The entire process took me about 2 hours to work through and figure out. I broke a connector on the motherboard to the high frequency antenna on the left side of the battery. Phone works without it, but I list 1 signal bar everywhere I go now. I also managed somehow to break the backlight for the buttons at the bottom of the screen, and lastly, I somehow messed up the back camera. Its no longer focused right. I don't see much difference in overall quality between the front and back cameras now.
Will update with links later, and attempt the borrow a camera to get some decent pics to show what all is involved. I've replaced screens before on other devices, but never anything anywhere this complicated before.
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We had one in the shop this past week as well. Not too horrible. About on par with many of the LG phones as far as repair-ability. Daniel
So after 1 month I cracked the screen on the G4.
I replaced the screen which was super easy luckily. Now having an issue with the screen re-locking when in low light. Also double tap to wake doesn't work however, double tap to sleep works.
Also, when you hit dial on a call or answer a call the screen automatically goes black and you cannot wake until someone hangs up.
Ive searched and seen the issue some people have tried apps to fix this but ive tried everything without success. What gives? When running a phone sensor app, the proximity always reads "Near."
Any Ideas???!!!
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So after 1 month I cracked the screen on the G4.
I replaced the screen which was super easy luckily. Now having an issue with the screen re-locking when in low light. Also double tap to wake doesn't work however, double tap to sleep works.
Also, when you hit dial on a call or answer a call the screen automatically goes black and you cannot wake until someone hangs up.
Ive searched and seen the issue some people have tried apps to fix this but ive tried everything without success. What gives? When running a phone sensor app, the proximity always reads "Near."
Any Ideas???!!!
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I put a glass screen protector on which covered the proximity sensor and I got the same issues. I'm just waiting for something to get rid of the proximity sensor altogether.
hphan said:
I put a glass screen protector on which covered the proximity sensor and I got the same issues. I'm just waiting for something to get rid of the proximity sensor altogether.
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I just received my yootech screen protector and that solved all my issues. The sensor on these things are really sensitive.
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I may have the answer for you hopefully you didn't trash the original screen.
I was having the same issue as you so I went back and throughly examined the original front assembly and found that there is a rubber spacer with two small holes in it that sits down in the hole where the proximity sensor goes. This rubber piece was not on the OEM replacement screen assembly that I had purchased. After pulling this piece out of the original screen and putting it in my new replacement screen the problem stopped. Phone now works like new again!!! Hopefully this solves your problem also.
Thanks a ton!!!!!
mhozlock said:
I may have the answer for you hopefully you didn't trash the original screen.
I was having the same issue as you so I went back and throughly examined the original front assembly and found that there is a rubber spacer with two small holes in it that sits down in the hole where the proximity sensor goes. This rubber piece was not on the OEM replacement screen assembly that I had purchased. After pulling this piece out of the original screen and putting it in my new replacement screen the problem stopped. Phone now works like new again!!! Hopefully this solves your problem also.
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:good:
It worked. This little sucker made the prox sensor to be as 'near' all the time. so calls or knock code were not working.
Rechecked the original frame and removed the prox assembly you mentioned, two other rubber fillers and the ear piece grill.
Worked like a charm.
Thanks a ton. Have attached a pic for users still looking for a solution.
Sud
Dude you are the man! I also replaced my own screen (was almost too easy) but missed this little rubber piece. I scoured the internet and tried everything else, but this ACTUALLY fixed it. Thanks a million!!!
To everyone else still having screen issues: it is a known problem and apparently there are several solutions out there. Most likely you need to do one or more of the following: get your finger off the sensor, re-calibrate it (type 277634#*# in phone dialer. Note: I actually did not have this specific calibration setting on my g4, but others do), software update (probably not), hard reset your phone, or replace your proximity sensor (download one of the apps out there first and run a test).
If non of that works you probably need a new phone XD
Update: You will need the 2 other rubber pieces (mentioned above) for your microphones, otherwise everyone will complain about how you sound on the other end.
You sir are a legend !
This work perfect for me. This should be made a top post as it has just saved me countless time and money.
Hope you have a merry Xmas
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
So tired of trying to figure out 'how to ask' the right question for this issue! Came across this thread and fortunately DID NOT throw out the old screen/digitizer after I replaced with OEM new unit but there were NO instructions regarding this little rubber piece! Couldn't upload the picture but it's EXACTLY like your pic! Thanks again for sharing! I'm fixed!!!
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Dude you are the man! I also replaced my own screen (was almost too easy) but missed this little rubber piece. I scoured the internet and tried everything else, but this ACTUALLY fixed it. Thanks a million!!!
To everyone else still having screen issues: it is a known problem and apparently there are several solutions out there. Most likely you need to do one or more of the following: get your finger off the sensor, re-calibrate it (type 277634#*# in phone dialer. Note: I actually did not have this specific calibration setting on my g4, but others do), software update (probably not), hard reset your phone, or replace your proximity sensor (download one of the apps out there first and run a test).
If non of that works you probably need a new phone XD
Update: You will need the 2 other rubber pieces (mentioned above) for your microphones, otherwise everyone will complain about how you sound on the other end.
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Just finished an LG G4 replacement. Had the same issue and the same fix listed above. Pop the little rubber seating out and into the new screen, works like a charm.
Just cracked my screen..
Where can I find the OEM replacement screen from reliable sources?
blakechan said:
Just cracked my screen..
Where can I find the OEM replacement screen from reliable sources?
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Try Etradesupply, I bought from them before, part came in good quality though it cost higher than ebay and Amazon, no complaints. http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g4-vs986-lcd-assembly-with-frame-no-small-parts-black.html
Thank you resolved my issue
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blakechan said:
Just cracked my screen..
Where can I find the OEM replacement screen from reliable sources?
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I just replacement my screen from fixez.com,
very important make sure you save the rubber from the proximity sensor and install it on the new display
I kinda threw my old screen away... Anyone knows if I can find a new little rubber piece (whatever it is) and if so, where? Thanks a lot!
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It worked. This little sucker made the prox sensor to be as 'near' all the time. so calls or knock code were not working.
Rechecked the original frame and removed the prox assembly you mentioned, two other rubber fillers and the ear piece grill.
Worked like a charm.
Thanks a ton. Have attached a pic for users still looking for a solution.
Sud
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Thanks your for your post - Saved my G4 after replacing my cracked LCD at repair shop that failed to transfer that little rubber piece.
I went back the shop and asked for the my old cracked screen, opened up my phone and put the little piece and phone works like a charm!
Thanks a million for the post and photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good::good:
For those who lost the rubber
hello guys. I have the H818P LG G4 model and when buying the screen I thought I must buy a dual-sim compatible frame (but now I think that even other screen models work. I didn't notice any difference when I disassembled the phone - but never tried). long story short, I had to send my phone to Iraq to find a compatible screen replacement and I received it back without the little rubber, with all the problems above. I had to improvise until I get my old frame back.
I tried all the apps but none of them worked. Your phone needs to be rooted to disable the proximity sensor, which is extremely risky on LG G4 (and especially on my model) as they don't get proper focus. you also need to downgrade to lollipop if you upgraded your android version to marshmallow. it is quiet complicated.
I read a solution suggesting to put a little piece of foil paper in front of the sensor to reflect the light back to it. It's easier and surprisingly less risky than messing with the software. I'm going to disassemble my phone and try it now.
update: the role of the aluminium foil is not to reflect light, but to obstruct it. the sensor is composed of two compounds: infrared emitter and light detector. the infrared shouldn't reach the light detector if you want the proximity sensor to remain off. After a couple of tries, I used a small piece of duct tape to cover them both. Works fine. side effect: automatic luminosity thinks it's always dark. I didn't bother dissembling my phone again to uncover the light sensor as I don't use automatic luminosity that much and that I'm going to get the rubber within two weeks.
This works. Perfect solution. Had the same problem after a screen replacement
Awesome!
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Thanks your for your post - Saved my G4 after replacing my cracked LCD at repair shop that failed to transfer that little rubber piece.
I went back the shop and asked for the my old cracked screen, opened up my phone and put the little piece and phone works like a charm!
Thanks a million for the post and photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good::good:
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Glad it helped. Enjoy.
I got rid of my G4 after that bootloop auto shut off issue and bought a N6P.
Just restored G4 yesterday with the new method turning off the big cores. Its one of the best phones i had, wish i could get the motherboard fixed under warranty..
Unfortunately i moved out of USA so can't do that anymore.
Thanks a Million!!!! Mhozlock's fix and sud_ran's pictures saved my day! Thought I had somehow ****ed up my girl's phone's proximity sensor when I replaced the screen! Thanks!
mhozlock said:
I may have the answer for you hopefully you didn't trash the original screen.
I was having the same issue as you so I went back and throughly examined the original front assembly and found that there is a rubber spacer with two small holes in it that sits down in the hole where the proximity sensor goes. This rubber piece was not on the OEM replacement screen assembly that I had purchased. After pulling this piece out of the original screen and putting it in my new replacement screen the problem stopped. Phone now works like new again!!! Hopefully this solves your problem also.
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You just saved my life
Thank you for the tipp. Now the proximity sensor is working again!
mhozlock said:
I may have the answer for you hopefully you didn't trash the original screen.
I was having the same issue as you so I went back and throughly examined the original front assembly and found that there is a rubber spacer with two small holes in it that sits down in the hole where the proximity sensor goes. This rubber piece was not on the OEM replacement screen assembly that I had purchased. After pulling this piece out of the original screen and putting it in my new replacement screen the problem stopped. Phone now works like new again!!! Hopefully this solves your problem also.
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It worked. This little sucker made the prox sensor to be as 'near' all the time. so calls or knock code were not working.
Rechecked the original frame and removed the prox assembly you mentioned, two other rubber fillers and the ear piece grill.
Worked like a charm.
Thanks a ton. Have attached a pic for users still looking for a solution.
Sud
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Thank you! This must be the problem. I'm guessing that's why the phone speaker has gone super quiet too – I must have lost the gasket for that as well. Wish these gaskets were mentioned in the tear down video I followed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS02J12I1MU), or that I'd been careful enough to notice the damn things. Unfortunately, I chucked the old frame last week so I can't cannibalize it now
If you end up in my situation there seems to be three options:
1) Buy a broken spares-or-repairs G4 on Ebay and cannibalize it. There are a few out there but they tend to be kinda pricey (£40+) for a broken phone
2) Buy a spare part. The G4 prox sensor gasket number is MBL66397801. Some parts retailers list it but none have it in stock currently (Sep 2016)
3) Try making your own by poking holes in a bit of tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzbznNb-aXM I'm gonna give this a go tonight... wish me luck!
I bought this phone last year to test AT&T's coverage, but am considering promoting it to a more permanent position, so I am finally looking into some of its problems. This phone's camera takes pictures that are clear in the center, but blurry on the left (or top, when shooting in portrait) 20-35%, no matter what. There is a noteworthy dent on the back cover, so the question is if it is more likely that the problem is caused by the bent cover or by damage to the camera module itself. Any ideas?
Either way, you'll have to remove cover, so when you do, take a picture without it. If the problem goes away, it's the back case, replace it.
If not, it might be the camera module, replace it. Either is pretty cheap on Ali, but if you remove the back cover, order a new one. It's almost impossible to remove it without damaging it.
Good idea; will try!
daedric said:
Either way, you'll have to remove cover, so when you do, take a picture without it. If the problem goes away, it's the back case, replace it.
If not, it might be the camera module, replace it. Either is pretty cheap on Ali, but if you remove the back cover, order a new one. It's almost impossible to remove it without damaging it.
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That's pretty much what I was planning after researching things a bit. I'll order just a screen first, then dismantle the device and replace the screen, but hold off on putting the back cover on until test pictures have been taken. I'm excited to get this phone back into working shape!
There's A LOT of stuff you must remove from the screen, speakers, battery etc etc. It can be done, but pay attention.
Report back latter will you ?
Also, when you're putting the (new) back case on it, the top of the device goes first, not the bottom. Don't worry with the USB plug, worry with the power button/IR blaster and the top mic.
Not looking forward to it, but it should be an interesting experience
daedric said:
There's A LOT of stuff you must remove from the screen, speakers, battery etc etc. It can be done, but pay attention.
Report back later will you ?
Also, when you're putting the (new) back case on it, the top of the device goes first, not the bottom. Don't worry with the USB plug, worry with the power button/IR blaster and the top mic.
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I'll report back with the results either way. I have seen the videos showing how involved the process is and am not looking forward to it. This should prove to be an educational experience in surgical precision, keeping track of parts, not losing screws, and remembering what order things get installed.
1 down, 2 to go
Screen replacement was a success! :laugh: But wow, that was a lot of work. This has to be one of the most time-consuming screen replacements in the entire industry. As for the camera problem, the issue does persist with the back cover off, so it looks like I'll have to source a new camera module as well as a new back cover (which got slightly damaged in the process).
I'll upload some photos as the project progresses.
Fixed!... but with strings attached
Just to provide some closure for this fiasco, I did finally get the HTC One fixed and reassembled properly. Here's a quick recap:
Following the initial successful screen replacement, I bought a replacement camera module and back cover for the phone (because the problem persisted with the back cover off and because I had ruined the original back cover during the original disassembly). Upon installing both, I promptly reassembled the phone and discovered that the SIM card slot was no good on the replacement screen assembly. Talk about a major bummer!
From here, I was actually able to carefully remove the (shiny new!) back panel without causing any damage and requested a replacement screen assembly. Replacement was the wrong color. Two weeks later, the correct one finally came in, and I went through the (rather convoluted) procedure of painstakingly taking everything off of the screen assembly and placing it onto the replacement... again.
This time, everything worked, (including the SIM slot) so I slapped the back cover on, but was disappointed to find that the volume-down key had come out of alignment during the second back cover install. Also, the vibration motor had worked its way out of place and was rather noisy. For a third time, I ventured back in and managed to get the back cover off without causing much additional damage (there are some small marks on it now, but it still looks a heck of a lot better than it did before) and stuck some adhesive to the side of the motor in order to hold it into the slot better. I also performed the final snapping on of the back cover more carefully.
Finally, the phone is reassembled and fully functional. Camera photos no longer have a blurry edge, but are occasionally blurry either all over or in certain places. It is capable of taking completely clear shots though, which is interesting. Regardless, I've pretty much given up on getting this thing to perfection, and because of the fact that it isn't my daily driver, the camera not working right is not a dealbreaker. At any rate, it seems like finding a properly functioning camera module for this model is nearly impossible. Also, the right (bottom) speaker's volume is now sometimes a little quieter than the left (top) one, depending on the volume. As before, the MicroUSB connection still doesn't allow the cable to plug in all the way, which makes it really easy to accidentally disconnect, but it does still work fine.
With all that said, I've attached a picture of the repaired phone along with a new old-stock Incipio Feather grip casing that I found locally. The Incipio fits pretty nicely and I really like the feel of it, but debris sticks to it amazingly well. Even something as simple as wiping it with a cloth will leave behind a whole covfefe of specs. Liquid baptism and air drying is the only way to fully clean it.
TL;DR? Don't break your HTC One in a way that requires disassembly or repair. Ever. Even if the camera sucks, be thankful that it is fully functional (if it is). If you do attempt a repair operation of any kind, test the SIM card slot and camera (and speakers) fully before putting the thing back together and mind the volume keys as you put the back cover on.
Hi guys, i've been using P10 for 4 months, everything was fine until today, today my back camera become blurry, when im taking pics black and white its all good, but normal pictures become blurry. Did somebody had that problem?
Assume you have given the lenses a wipe? Could be the colour shooter has grime or scratch or something on it?
Yeah i wiped them, funny thing is that one for black and white has scratch, and this one is fine, there is nothing on it, yesterday it worked just fine.
Exactly the same problem here!.
No scratches on the lens either.
I ordered a replacement lent assembly and fitted it. = Same problem.
Tried deleting cache for camera and hard rebooting/resetting phone to factory = Same problem.
It definitely isn't the outer lens as i stripped the phone(removed outer back lens) and the camera is blurry in colour mode still.
Very very rarely it starts working again briefly, but will go blurry again quickly. It is frustrating. I have fitted 2 lens's thinking the first must be faulty. The costs are adding up.
I have just rooted my phone, now i need to work out how to flash it! I hope flashing will solve it. If not its going to be a main motherboard issue i suspect.
Same problem here for months. I replaced two cameras already... Any news on this from someone? Maybe a software problem? I didn't update for months, because I was too lazy to manage rooting again.