My Nexus One fell from my bike and has cracks all over its face now. :crying: However, the touch sensitivity seems intact and there's only a visual impairment (and a finger-hazard) due to the cracks.
Here's the phone as of now: imgur . com/a/SQJjB (please remove the spaces, can't post links yet).
I'm able to unlock and operate the phone like normal , but the broken glass poses a danger in both using and transporting the phone like normal.
If I want to get this fixed, would I have to go for the usually suggested "touch screen digitizer" replacement? Or since the touch sensitivity is intact in this case, could this end up with a cheaper/easier fix?
I ask here because the local HTC centre says they have to send it across to the next state and can't give me a cost estimate either, so I want to know whether this would be worth the fixing cost. Thanks!
Yup, whole digitizer needs to be replaced
Really isn't super complicated either so if your willing to try to fix it yourself you'll find the screen super cheap on eBay and many guides on how to
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demkantor said:
Yup, whole digitizer needs to be replaced
Really isn't super complicated either so if your willing to try to fix it yourself you'll find the screen super cheap on eBay and many guides on how to
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Thanks.
I've found the digitizer at a few different places, but there are also warnings here and there about how the actual LCD screen inside is paper thin and can be very easily damaged during this fixing. For a newbie to phone repairs (but who's worked with PCs/other electronics quite a bit), how much of a risk would that be in your estimation? Those warnings were mostly for other phone models, do those apply to N1 too?
I don't feel like the n1 is as much of an issue in this regard compared with other devices. I have had this issue with a few phones and did ruin one display once, but that's out of 100s of fixes (used to have an eBay store buying and fixing phones) and the n1 isn't what I would put on the difficult side.
Just watch some YouTube videos on this replacement and see if you think its something your comfortable with, personally I think this phone is on the easier side to disassemble
Best of luck!
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I'm on my 3rd P970 and I'm wondering... is this device inherently defective? I got this phone last month and due to dust particles taking residence under the screen, I asked LG for a replacement. After much grief and threatening on my part they replaced the unit, but after a day I discovered it suffering from the same dust issue and so I asked for another replacement and now here we are. Barely a day of normal handling and it already has dust.
If you guys have the time, please check for dust using this method and let me know if you're experiencing the same issue. Also, let us know where you're from, I also want to find out if it's a country specific issue.
1. Lock the screen so the backlight is out
2. Use a flashlight to check the screen
3. Prepare for disappointment
Also, I know that in some countries, consumer laws can be very empowering, but in the Philippines, companies will try to give you the runaround if they think they can get away with it.
No dust in here.
No dust in here neither.
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No dust here, but I'm on my 3rd OB also.
The first two had lots of dead pixels. And the current one have just arrive from warranty because off a speaker malfunction... And I think that the vibration is a bit different comparing with the previous OB's I had...
So not a great experience so far ...
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No dust here, but I'm on my 3rd OB also.
The first two had lots of dead pixels. And the current one have just arrive from warranty because off a speaker malfunction... And I think that the vibration is a bit different comparing with the previous OB's I had...
So not a great experience so far ...
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My 2nd replacement had two dead pixels apart from the dust issue... I almost had a heart attack when I realized what those dots were
I'm glad the others have not experienced problems w their OBs
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Nope. No dust in my OB.
I find curious how many of you needed a replacement. I havent found any problems with mine.
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no dust is inside.
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Since optimus one have that issue, I think your problem is "normal thing"
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Since optimus one have that issue, I think your problem is "normal thing"
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Ha! I've owned an Optimus One and had this issue with that device as well. I don't have that issue with my ever reliable nexus s so I shouldn't have to endure it with the OB.
i have dust under the screen but it`s come after he arrived from assistance (lcd display replaced due the dead pixel) lazy stupid workers and they have a certificate .....
no dust for me too..
I do have a dust under my screen because the screen has been replaced (it didn't work), and stupid technicians replaced it negligently.
It really drives me crazy! every time I look at my screen, I feel that it's really worst phone what I have.. ( Why couldn't the technicians give me a new phone simply?!)
Do you agree that I have to take my phone and ask for cleaning of the dust? (or new phone, but they won't give me easily)
Mine is also dust free and it's my first OB
i have no dust but many little white pixels -.- you only can see in black background but theyre not annoying
two OBs at house but no dust in both.. I think philippines is a dusty place just joking man.. But i also really wonder how u guys get such replacements, here in india they repair the product(carefully) and dont replace easily..
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two OBs at house but no dust in both.. I think philippines is a dusty place just joking man.. But i also really wonder how u guys get such replacements, here in india they repair the product(carefully) and dont replace easily..
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True they are all cunning wolves....
Anyways my ob is great
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I'm going to send my phone to repairing, is it justified in your opinion to send a phone because of a dust under the screen? would you do the same?
No dust under my screen kabayan. Where did you buy your OB? Had mine repaired last week due to some problems with the main board. The folks at SM Cyberzone had its main board replaced for free. Great service though kinda slow Hope you get a new unit without any problems whatsoever.
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I do have a dust under my screen because the screen has been replaced (it didn't work), and stupid technicians replaced it negligently.
It really drives me crazy! every time I look at my screen, I feel that it's really worst phone what I have.. ( Why couldn't the technicians give me a new phone simply?!)
Do you agree that I have to take my phone and ask for cleaning of the dust? (or new phone, but they won't give me easily)
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Threaten to sue the bastards for selling a defective product. That's what I did and how I got these substandard replacements. I've had it to be honest and will ask for a refund if they f*ck it up again
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i have no dust but many little white pixels -.- you only can see in black background but theyre not annoying
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But if it's less than perfect you should ask for a replacement. You paid good money for it, no reason you shouldn't get your money's worth
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Good afternoon,
I dropped my bionic the other day shattering the glass. I don't have the 100 for insurance so I was looking for a quick way out till I replaced it.
Now, I know I can buy the glass/digitizer online, I even have the how-tos.
This is where my question gets unique. My coworker just out of the blue handed me his broken bionic. It was water damaged a few months ago.
Could I take the glass from this and put it on mine?? Or would it not work because of his damage? Could I rewire my good wires to his glass? I just figured free fix is better than sitting on a broken phone. Just don't know if it will work or not.
Ideas?
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Well unless water penetrated the display (which, I think, I think, is a fairly well sealed unit) you should be able to use it. If your friend already gave it to you, just try it out
I mean, attempting to power on the unit with a potentially water logged display can't be any riskier than a cracked one imo
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The display on mine works great, just spiderwebbed glass. I would only really need the glass for it.
I am hoping it works, just don't want to waste (x) hours on my phone to have to turn around and take it apart again haha
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Ohh ok, well, i'm certainly no expert on phone repair, I do know that the digitizer is a sealed unit, so, unless it stayed under water for a very very long time, I can't personally see why it wouldn't work for you
However, to be on the safe side and avoid wasting hours of your time (cause it does suck wasting time IMO) I'd hold up for a more experienced opinion.
sorry I couldn't be more assertive in my input
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Replacing the digitizer on the Bionic is incredibly simple, the only thing you need to be cardful with is removing the motherboard - be sure to pry the bottom away from teh LCD (small amount of weak adhesive there), because the digitizer cables (there are 2) run between the LCD and the board, so if you pull the LCD and the board out together, there's a pretty good chance of snapping those cables. Even easier than trying to swap digitizers is to just swap motherboards and LCDs. You might not even need to switch LCDs, but water isn't easy on them, so it's safe to assume that the water damaged one is trashed.
Anyway, all you need is a T4 screwdriver and about 15 minutes. The only other minor difficult area is the earpiece speaker area, but all in all, this is one of the simplest phones I've ever worked on.
Yeah it doesn't seem like a hard phone to work on. Just hope all the water damaged pieces work alright with this phone. I'll post up when I get home with results
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Just google the ifixit for bionic its only 11 screws and 2 ribbon wires
I know how to do it. That's not what this thread is about. Haha.
The whole reason for this thread was would a digitizer from a water logged phone work as a suitable replacement for my screen.
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Worked great, new screen is on, all the connections are solid!
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Congrats
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I dropped my phone on some pretty hard stuff, and it has a big crack now, on the right side of the screen. Everything seems to be working fine, and the touch screen in itself has no issues (it works even on the cracked part of the glass), but the crack is pretty big, and it runs right from top to the bottom of the screen. Any idea how/where I can get it replaced, and how much it might cost?
I though gorilla glass was a lot more tougher :crying:
Thanks!
If you are game enough to do it yourself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTOyjGol_iM
There are a few screens on ebay for cheap
Can you get it done cheap in a market or something? You can here
Oh, well. Seems like fun!
Did not find anything for the IncS on EBay's Indian site, but I guess I can get it shipped from the States - I found several on that.
But before I try this, I would definitely want to know how much the HTC repair center might charge me for this The LCD is fine, and only the glass (or digitizer - I got that from Mark's youtube link) has to be replaced. There are several on eBay for 35 USD, which is kinda OK, but I do not want to end up with a messed up non-working phone at the end of it
There may be a few nerves taking apart a $400 phone haha
And from my research, the glass and the digitaliser are attached
You could always enquire at HTC by calling them or emailing
That would obviously be the safest way
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Yeah, I mailed them, and they asked me to contact their Customer Care over phone, and the person at the CC had no idea what a digitizer is, and he asked me to get in touch with the repair center here, which is closed on Sundays
Will update here tomorrow after a visit to the repair center.
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Hi just dropped my xperia z from about 5 foot height onto pavement and the screen is not broken but it isnt responding to any touch.
Is there any chance it can be fixed without fitting a new screen?
That mean touch may be broken get to some hardware repairs shop
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That mean touch may be broken get to some hardware repairs shop
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just asked the guy who fixes my phones he said bring it in and ill see, said it could be digitizer which if it is then im ****ed.
had enough of this, broke the screen 2 months ago and spent £150 fixing it and £20 for a broken sensor.
arghhhhh.
Flashed a new firmware on it whilst deleting everything on the phone through pc companion but still no luck.
Im confused here, the phone guy said the digitizer is built in with the screen but im checking on ebay and theyre selling a seperate digitizer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Touch-S...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d1637f583
So if the screen is ok and digitizer broken would installing a new one fix it?
Let me know please, confused and angry,
Apparently the screen and digitiser are glued together, making it extremely likely that one or the other will break when attempting to separate them.
See this guide on replacing the touchscreen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417650
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It started working all by it self.
Thank god
Hi I'm trying to find a case that will protect my screen something like a thin plastic sheet my mate has such a cover for his iPhone 5.
Or is there a thick screen protector that someone can recommend?
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Damage is done. Figured I may take this "opportunity" to try another device. Obviously unlockable bootloader is required. I'll dig around on some of the other forums, but wanted to ask here if anyone has experience with the Moto X Pure or Nexus 5X? Those are the two that have peaked my interest so far. Thanks for any beta you can provide.
The Nexus will be more frequently updated than the Motorola device. However, other than the screen being an IPS LCD, the X Pure I feel is the better device all around.
i would suggest you get this..
http://www.amazon.com/Enfain-Wrist-...F8&qid=1462818858&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+strap
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i would suggest you get this..
http://www.amazon.com/Enfain-Wrist-...F8&qid=1462818858&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+strap
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Lol i was going to do the same joke
From my personal story i dropped my n6 one time doing my cardio jumping rope
Phone's screen just fall right on the floor tile... I immediately check
Camera ok, screen ok etc...
1 day after ive finally see that the top bar speaker, you know the little plastic thing, was pushed. So pushed that now the top bar speaker is nearly at the same level of the frame... And led still works
I think the ringke Max cover saved my screen and I'm loving much more my n6 and his scars.
Ps: I've by a Bluetooth headset after that
Thank you I've you read this entirely
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Damage is done. Figured I may take this "opportunity" to try another device. Obviously unlockable bootloader is required. I'll dig around on some of the other forums, but wanted to ask here if anyone has experience with the Moto X Pure or Nexus 5X? Those are the two that have peaked my interest so far. Thanks for any beta you can provide.
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I would go with a 5x. I have had both and I currently use the 5x. It is a great device and I would recommend it to anyone. With a good custom ROM its bullet proof. Unless you drop it of course lol.
MellowRoms for the Nexus 6 and 5x has moved to Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/212715385759035/
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i would suggest you get this..
http://www.amazon.com/Enfain-Wrist-...F8&qid=1462818858&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+strap
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Yeah, I need something like that. I've actually cracked the screen 3 times. All of which were during periods I had the case off. Took if off to clean and lost a couple of the buttons in the case and just hadn't gotten around to ordering one.
So anyway, I just went ahead and ordered the Moto X Pure. I'll fix the N6 and maybe sell it to get a 5x too. Thanks for the feedback.
I just dropped my nexus 6, only 1/3 of the screen is lit and there's just a bunch of lines. I don't have enough money to buy a phone with equal specs. So how hard is it to replace the digitizer?
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If you had a bad digitizer, your display would still function but touch inputs wouldn't register properly if at all. The AMOLED display is what is wrong with your device. Since digitizer and display are fused together, replacing the complete assembly is actually rather easy. However, replacement screens are not cheap. In fact, they aren't much less expensive than sending the Nexus in to Motorola and having them replace the screen for $175.
I'd like to chime in and make a suggestion.
Forearm curls.
This should help increase your grip so it won't be so easy to drop the phone.
Granted, it's an "over time solution". However, it should save some money in the long-run from lost/damaged phones.
That, or just superglue it to your palm.
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I just dropped my nexus 6, only 1/3 of the screen is lit and there's just a bunch of lines. I don't have enough money to buy a phone with equal specs. So how hard is it to replace the digitizer?
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It is quite easy to replace. There are plenty of video's on Youtube that show you how it works.
I bought a digitizer two month ago via Amazon. Had to release ~26 screws. Most sensitive part was to detach the connectors (very fragile!).
It went quite ok and I am now very happy with a full functional Nexus 6.
The digitizer did cost me $160,-. Quite some money, but better than a new investment in a brand new phone (A-brand).
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It is quite easy to replace. There are plenty of video's on Youtube that show you how it works.
I bought a digitizer two month ago via Amazon. Had to release ~26 screws. Most sensitive part was to detach the connectors (very fragile!).
It went quite ok and I am now very happy with a full functional Nexus 6.
The digitizer did cost me $160,-. Quite some money, but better than a new investment in a brand new phone (A-brand).
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I've repaired some phones in my time, but never in a phone that was pressed together with clips. I wasn't about to spend that money and possibly screw up. I went ahead and bought a HTC Desire Eye for $120. Maybe some day I'll fix the Nexus but no today
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I broke one of these and I feel your pain. I ended up just buying another from Amazon and left the broken one in my drawer. If this other one manages to break I'll probably grab a 5x or something budget. I can't be bothered to pay $175 for the repair when Moto has awful customer support now and the phone is only worth about 200 total.