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Hello, I'm new to this site and I wasn't sure where to post this but I believe this counts as a possible accessory so I decided to try it out here. I was looking for another solution to the heating problem in regards to the phone as it still does warm up a bit even after the updates to v20a and came across this:
It's a so-called graphite/graphene "ice pad" that sticks to the area inside the back cover, the only caveat is that if used on the LG Optimus 4X HD, it would cover the nfc antenna which is on the original back cover. Personally, I haven't bought and tried it yet, but am wondering if someone already has. I tried searching for it here on the forums but found nothing in regards to it. So I'm just putting this out here in case someone wants to try it, and possibly review it. I'm going to be ordering one for myself to test it out, but if someone already has tried it, please add a review on this thread.
Unfortunately, I can't post the links due to being restricted as a new user, but they are found on dhgate(dot)com and aliexpress(dot)com under the label "Cell Phone Heat Sink Magical Ice Pad Graphite/Graphene"
EDIT: Accessory has been purchased in this post.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41198265&postcount=14
too good for be truth, did you buy it?
donkanmcklaus said:
too good for be truth, did you buy it?
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That's why I am going to get the cheaper one for testing purposes so it won't be a waste of cash. I've also sent an email to Panasonic for a sample of their (PGS) graphite sheet as that's what the ICE PAD reminds me of and that paper-like sheet can disperse heat up to 400 degrees F during testing. Dunno how long they'll (Panasonic USA) reply to me or how long that ICE PAD will get here since I've ordered it with free shipping. In theory and testing, the graphite (PGS) from Panasonic is an ultra-thin, lightweight, graphite film with a thermal conductivity high enough to release and diffuse the heat generated by heat sources such as CPU’s, processors, power amplifiers and cameras. Developed by Panasonic engineers, this synthetically made material was named Pyrolytic Graphite Sheet or PGS. With a thermal conductivity up to four times greater than copper, PGS is extremely pliable and can be applied to heat-source shapes even in high density mounting situations. And according to the slightly broken English on those Asian sites I've mentioned, they've described their product to do exactly what Panasonic's PGS can do and applied it to cooling smartphones.
man how much i hate this heating problem
For anyone wondering about what I'm talking about when I mention the PGS by Panasonic, you can search on youtube or add this /watch?v=ZAEhyY1_czM for a look at how the PGS sheet disperses heat during testing.
did you find any online store to buy it? because i only find the products on chinese web site and i don't trust them
It would probably be possible to cut a small rectangle out of it so that the NFC contact points still work.
AlderCass said:
It would probably be possible to cut a small rectangle out of it so that the NFC contact points still work.
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if it is truly a graphene sheet, it's possible, but if it's not, then don't
Has anyone tried this magical stuff?
This stuff sounds amazing.
Wouldn't it make sense to have it directly on the CPU instead of sticking it to the back plastic?
Then maybe that way it shouldn't affect the NFC?
I would love to try this!
GizModio said:
This stuff sounds amazing.
Wouldn't it make sense to have it directly on the CPU instead of sticking it to the back plastic?
Then maybe that way it shouldn't affect the NFC?
I would love to try this!
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but then you would have to cut away the plastic to fit the sheet in
alekthefirst said:
but then you would have to cut away the plastic to fit the sheet in
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There is video in youtube about the Graphite sheet and that even cutting it won't affect it. Search for Panasonic Pyrolitic Graphite Sheets - Another Geek Moment by digikey.
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but then you would have to cut away the plastic to fit the sheet in
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Who said anything about cutting? There's only 10 screws holding the back cover on!
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I was watching LG Optimus 4x HD dissasembling on youtube. I noticed that the CPU is on the other side of PCB turned to screen. I don't konw were you can attach this sink. If you attach it to the top of CPU the most of heat will go to screen and this will cause bubbles under screen. On the other side of CPU is SIM PCB. Maybe you can attach it between main pcb and sim pcb.
I think you must watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGD64_g-ssE
OK, I just got the graphite/graphene "ice pad" yesterday and have started testing it by adding it as it supposed to be via enclosed instruction (the butchered English grammar notwithstanding). So far, close to within 24 hrs of current testing, I've seen some "slight" improvement. The phone - so far - within the span of an hour or more of solid gaming with all the cores on (software updates included) - doesn't get aggravatingly hot enough to the point where it feels as if it will blister your skin unlike before where I almost believe it will blow up. Yeah, I know it may sound like an exaggeration, but it DID get that hot prior to everything that I feared it will melt the sd card/sim card along with the plastic back cover when I first got the phone. And yes, I have already updated my phone to v20a with the obligatory root and tweaks... however, on stock ROM from LG ONLY. Currently, it does get warm but not overly "toasty" as it did out of the box. The battery still drains like a rock during super heavy use, but that is expected of quad core devices, especially on stock battery with EVERYTHING on (wifi/data/etc). I wish I had a thermal camera to really see the difference but it does "seem" to be able to dissipate heat faster. Alas, I am a noob when it comes to custom ROMs and have only rooted my unit with as-is stock v20a updated from LG so I cannot tell if there is a definite difference with people using the thing with custom ROMs. Will keep testing for the next few weeks.
And yeah, I did cut out a small portion of it to let the back cover still have access to the antenna.
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OK, I just got the graphite/graphene "ice pad" yesterday and have started testing it by adding it as it supposed to be via enclosed instruction (the butchered English grammar notwithstanding). So far, close to within 24 hrs of current testing, I've seen some "slight" improvement. The phone - so far - within the span of an hour or more of solid gaming with all the cores on (software updates included) - doesn't get aggravatingly hot enough to the point where it feels as if it will blister your skin unlike before where I almost believe it will blow up. Yeah, I know it may sound like an exaggeration, but it DID get that hot prior to everything that I feared it will melt the sd card/sim card along with the plastic back cover when I first got the phone. And yes, I have already updated my phone to v20a with the obligatory root and tweaks... however, on stock ROM from LG ONLY. Currently, it does get warm but not overly "toasty" as it did out of the box. The battery still drains like a rock during super heavy use, but that is expected of quad core devices, especially on stock battery with EVERYTHING on (wifi/data/etc). I wish I had a thermal camera to really see the difference but it does "seem" to be able to dissipate heat faster. Alas, I am a noob when it comes to custom ROMs and have only rooted my unit with as-is stock v20a updated from LG so I cannot tell if there is a definite difference with people using the thing with custom ROMs. Will keep testing for the next few weeks.
And yeah, I did cut out a small portion of it to let the back cover still have access to the antenna.
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Does NFC work as before?
Hellothere718 said:
Does NFC work as before?
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It does. if you can check on the pic I included, I made sure the contacts on the back cover had clear access to the contacts on the phone by cutting out a small piece of the pad .
The only update I have at the moment after almost a month of testing is that the heat rarely rises to "ouch" levels now. A long phone conversation only becomes warm now to my ear, and I did this by calling one of the worst customer service call centers I knew of with a VERY long hold time. Yes, the one where they BOUNCE you through a TON of lines before you get to the right department.
Sadly, however, I still can't test this via thermal imaging camera as I don't know anyone personally who owns one to really validate the rest of my tests. All I know so far is that it does help with the heat to a small degree with all the added extra precautions included in taking care of your phone. I've roughly played a two-hour game on it without the feeling of it cooking my hand. I've switched between wifi/data, etc and had the screen on from 60% brightness and up - the thing still automatically stops the brightness control when the unit gets too warm - including leaving it lit for the same amount of time straight as when I was playing a game. In fact, I did both at the same time and separate to see the difference. Only once did it go up to 100 degrees fahrenheit and slightly above that on max brightness using a flashlight app while looking at the internal indicator on as reference before I lost my nerve and let it cool off. It cooled off faster though when it was with the pad than without.
In the end, I would like to say that does kinda work, but don't take my word for it. Everyone in here has different setups for their own units so I hope this thread will get some more people interested in testing it out. For less than ten dollars US (I got mine for five with free shipping), I can say that it's an acceptable risk to test the pad out.
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In the end, I would like to say that does kinda work, but don't take my word for it. Everyone in here has different setups for their own units so I hope this thread will get some more people interested in testing it out. For less than ten dollars US (I got mine for five with free shipping), I can say that it's an acceptable risk to test the pad out.
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Where did you find it?
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Where did you find it?
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LOL the site still won't let me post links until I get more seniority. You can search for it under "Graphite/graphene heat sink for cell phone". I came out with sites like dhgate(dot)com and aliexpress(dot)com... I got mine from gadget-buy(dot)com for about less than 5 dollars US, it used to come with free shipping but I guess a lot of people want it because when I went back to the site, I saw a shipping price already added to it. You can probably keep on searching until you can find a cheaper one.
Ok thx. I've had bad experiences with these sites and found them on there indeed. I was kind of hoping you found it at ebay somewhere, but I couldn't find it over there.
Another question. Does the back cover still close easily?
Arne_B said:
Ok thx. I've had bad experiences with these sites and found them on there indeed. I was kind of hoping you found it at ebay somewhere, but I couldn't find it over there.
Another question. Does the back cover still close easily?
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It closes perfectly, no problems whatsoever. Just make sure you make a space/hole if the place you're going to put it on has an antenna connection. This should work on most phones. Actually, I think they sell also on ebay, but it's rare I guess. I did a recent search on ebay, and nothing came up either. It took me a while to look up those pads so I believe you have to be patient while you trawl through the net for a reliable site. I certainly took my own time to decide on whether I should get it or not, but when I got to a site that sold it for less than $5, then took the plunge on getting it. Only time will tell if it is an investment well spent or not, and the price is negligible enough to not put me in the hole.
Hi to all,
Before you ask, yes!, I did use the search and found some related posts to my issue, but a little outdated and I read so many things that I think I'm more confused.
My HD2 works without problems with the broken screen...but unless i have tape on it, i I'll cut my fingers...so after almost a year i decided it's time to repair it!
For that, I WANT to buy an LCD+Digitizer Glass Replacement (because i hear some are made of plastic). Because there are at least 3 different versions (so i heard) of HD2 LCD and hundreds of listings on ebay, I'm afraid to buy the wrong part.
Correct me if I'm mistaken:
There are 2 types of connection, solder or socket type. Mine is definitely socket (60H00300), correct?
Every socket version (60H00300) is the one that the LCD is better, right?
If i purchase any LCD+Digitizer combo that states as "for HD2 T-Mobile T8585 solderless/version 2/socket" will it be ok? Even without the T-Mobile logo on top? ...I ask this because I know for a fact that the US T-Mobile version has a slightly larger screen/digitizer!
Plus, I would also appreciate if someone pointed out an original screen replacement (meaning scratch resistance glass digitizer) that i could buy with confidence! :highfive:
Here's my sad HD2...i had to put tape on it, or the top right corner would fall in pieces..
Your TMOUS LCD & Digitizer is 100% same size as any other model HD2.
size difference is in the casing below the buttons & is about 1.5mm to allow for different antenna setup on mainboard.
Any 300 type will fit & work fine but you are indeed correct in assuming issues on quality & materials used.
Buying complete LCD/Digitizer does not mean you will get better quality parts & to be honest it maybe worse as the quality of tape used on some of these is poor.
If your LCD is fine I would make the effort to remove the Digitizer & thus just replace digitizer.
Can be done by warming it up with a quality hair-dryer & using a few new razor blades to loosen the bond, time & care is the key here.
Tapes for rebuild can be found on eBay from poland with worldwide shipping.
Digitizer for TMOUS is this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230897875502?
You would be advised to use a film on lens as even the glass ones can scratch as not as hard as original.
Trying to find original is a pain & high cost for possibly no gain ...
Most important part is learning good repair steps & using good care when stripping & rebuilding as without that a good or poor quality digitizer will be just as useful as a beer mat.
Mister B said:
Your TMOUS LCD & Digitizer is 100% same size as any other model HD2.
size difference is in the casing below the buttons & is about 1.5mm to allow for different antenna setup on mainboard.
Any 300 type will fit & work fine but you are indeed correct in assuming issues on quality & materials used.
Buying complete LCD/Digitizer does not mean you will get better quality parts & to be honest it maybe worse as the quality of tape used on some of these is poor.
If your LCD is fine I would make the effort to remove the Digitizer & thus just replace digitizer.
Can be done by warming it up with a quality hair-dryer & using a few new razor blades to loosen the bond, time & care is the key here.
Tapes for rebuild can be found on eBay from poland with worldwide shipping.
Digitizer for TMOUS is this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230897875502?
You would be advised to use a film on lens as even the glass ones can scratch as not as hard as original.
Trying to find original is a pain & high cost for possibly no gain ...
Most important part is learning good repair steps & using good care when stripping & rebuilding as without that a good or poor quality digitizer will be just as useful as a beer mat.
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The main reason for me to buy the LCD+Digitizer is that i cant afford to be without my HD2 for more than a couple of days...and if I mess up ending the relationship between the LCD and its digitizer....I may end up with two (or three) broken "hearts"!
I'll risk in buying an LCD+Glass Digitizer "300 type" (+film protector) and then attempt to recover the original LCD for a "future repair" as you suggest!
Thank you for your reply, it really answered my issues! (I pushed the thanks button...but for some unknown reason to me it didn't work )
Shwanz said:
The main reason for me to buy the LCD+Digitizer is that i cant afford to be without my HD2 for more than a couple of days...and if I mess up ending the relationship between the LCD and its digitizer....I may end up with two (or three) broken "hearts"!
I'll risk in buying an LCD+Glass Digitizer "300 type" (+film protector) and then attempt to recover the original LCD for a "future repair" as you suggest!
Thank you for your reply, it really answered my issues! (I pushed the thanks button...but for some unknown reason to me it didn't work )
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Good luck, hope it works out fine ...
hi
my display was broken, but have worked for a year or so.
now it is frozen/ unresponsive and i have purchased a full display.
just found a very easy way to replace the whole display in just 3 minutes by accessing it from the front side..
i am not yet allowed to post the link, but if you google this
IMPEXTROM CAMBIAR TROCAR DISPLAY HTC HD2
you will see the 3 minutes video
but it seems too easy to be possible ...
any hints?
thanx &cheers
That been set up for the video as you can see it been off before & the chassis the lcd is bonded to is clean of all bonding tape :-/
Also original has signal interference tape runing down sides across all 3 layers.
also if you heat the front first thing to seperate is the digi from LCD as the lcd to mid chassis is a strong bond.
Best way is popping them out of rear cover, fitting a pre built lcd/digitizer is not hard, just use quality adhesive to hold lcd to centre chassis & buy pre cut black foam tape for the top & bottom digi glass edges or rebuild is next to pointless without this done well.
I've done a good 30 odd HD2 screen & mainboards & no way I could do it to my standard via that video.
I put my phone to charge before sleeping yesterday, when i woke up, i unlocked the screen and phone was charged fully,
Suddenly after 3 or 4 seconds my screen went black! but i still can hear touch sounds, my computer recognizes the phone storage and i can feel the vibration when i turn it on or off.
I've also tried wiping and flashing a stock ftf through flashtool, nothing.
So my guess is the screen is completely dead and i will be replacing it shortly but before
is there any way to make sure that the problem is with the touch panel only? so it's not related to the motherboard or any other component?
To make sure that screen is dead use hammer or other heavy and hard object.
You need to place it on the screen with good amount of speed to get give this object more power.
I would recommend dropping it in the middle of the screen so you could be sure that screen is dead.
Im not recommending using car or dropping it from high, because there is a chance that you would kill not only screen but also other components of the phone.
Akinaro said:
To make sure that screen is dead use hammer or other heavy and hard object.
You need to place it on the screen with good amount of speed to get give this object more power.
I would recommend dropping it in the middle of the screen so you could be sure that screen is dead.
Im not recommending using car or dropping it from high, because there is a chance that you would kill not only screen but also other components of the phone.
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That's not funny at all.
Well... when I saw this title I could not resist...
But to be on topic. If fresh flash dont help, there is no "software" way to check if screen is dead for sure.
XZ construction is tight as hell, and only way to fix screen is replace it in service center OR make it by yourself.
On aliexpress you can buy XZ screen for less than 25 euro
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...LCD-Screen-With-Touch-display/1894781909.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...Z-L36h-L36i-C6606-C6603-C6602/1901021035.html
Its not much, and if you played a bit with phones before its gonna take you less than 30min.
I ordered screens from ali few times, for my old Xperia Arc S and Neo V. no problem still work like new.
But because you need to remove back panel, I would recommend buying it too, its less than 7 euro for panel with NFC antena
You get all tools with it, and only what you need it hair dryer or wet towel that you put in microwave. Its necessary to unglue back panel.
PS. I know that it sound weird, but one time when I have Galaxy S and screen was dead... I throw it ""by accident"" on the ground... and its start working xD Im not saying that you should throw it... but you know... ""shake that baby""
Akinaro said:
Well... when I saw this title I could not resist...
But to be on topic. If fresh flash dont help, there is no "software" way to check if screen is dead for sure.
XZ construction is tight as hell, and only way to fix screen is replace it in service center OR make it by yourself.
On aliexpress you can buy XZ screen for less than 25 euro
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...LCD-Screen-With-Touch-display/1894781909.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...Z-L36h-L36i-C6606-C6603-C6602/1901021035.html
Its not much, and if you played a bit with phones before its gonna take you less than 30min.
I ordered screens from ali few times, for my old Xperia Arc S and Neo V. no problem still work like new.
But because you need to remove back panel, I would recommend buying it too, its less than 7 euro for panel with NFC antena
You get all tools with it, and only what you need it hair dryer or wet towel that you put in microwave. Its necessary to unglue back panel.
PS. I know that it sound weird, but one time when I have Galaxy S and screen was dead... I throw it ""by accident"" on the ground... and its start working xD Im not saying that you should throw it... but you know... ""shake that baby""
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I was already considering the "shake that baby method", it might be just a problem with some inner connection or cable or something.
That's why i was asking if there's is a method to make sure that the screen is completely dead, so i might not need to replace the whole panel.
And about the replacements, i read some reviews on similar products on amazon, most are complaining that they started to see blurry text, lower brightness, microphone not working and alot of other problems, you seem exprerienced with the procedure of repairing so what do you think?
Well, in terms of changing screens I bought screens only for Xperia Arc S and Neo V If we talk about smartphones :]
I speed almost whole day looking for it on eBay and Aliexpress. Of course before that I checked professional shops and local services, but its F hilarious that they want even 150% of phone price JUST FOR SCREEN....
I always sort list by number of orders, so I have chance to read more comments, and most of this time I spend reading them. If I found even single comment that say that quality is bad... I checked next one. And after few hours I had 2-3 screens to choose.
And in terms of quality... its hard to tell, most of problems are made by person who put that screen in phone, not screen it self. And because as I said build quality of new phones are tight as hell, 0.5mm difference and something is not working.
But overall quality of those screens that I had where good. I didnt had problem with brightness, ghosting(in moving object) or blurry text. I only had problem with less saturated colors. Difference is not huge, but if you spend with phone some time you see that its about 10-15% less saturated.
To be honest with buying something online that is more complex than brick and it contain electronic components its always hit and miss...
I could had luck with screen, someone could not have... Normally I trust online shops, but its better to spend whole day in front of PC than buying first product from the list...
In terms of actual replacement, instead of inventing wheel again, just check YT videos, watch few of them, and if they have link in description for screen, check them, sometimes they give link to screen that doesnt cost fortune and you know that you can get good quality product.
here are few of them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXaze8AS2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_hXv-Fouio
Just remember to prepare everything, flat place for work, all tools, and few cups or bowls for parts... flat table or not, Its better to keep all screws in bowl :]
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Well, in terms of changing screens I bought screens only for Xperia Arc S and Neo V If we talk about smartphones :]
I speed almost whole day looking for it on eBay and Aliexpress. Of course before that I checked professional shops and local services, but its F hilarious that they want even 150% of phone price JUST FOR SCREEN....
I always sort list by number of orders, so I have chance to read more comments, and most of this time I spend reading them. If I found even single comment that say that quality is bad... I checked next one. And after few hours I had 2-3 screens to choose.
And in terms of quality... its hard to tell, most of problems are made by person who put that screen in phone, not screen it self. And because as I said build quality of new phones are tight as hell, 0.5mm difference and something is not working.
But overall quality of those screens that I had where good. I didnt had problem with brightness, ghosting(in moving object) or blurry text. I only had problem with less saturated colors. Difference is not huge, but if you spend with phone some time you see that its about 10-15% less saturated.
To be honest with buying something online that is more complex than brick and it contain electronic components its always hit and miss...
I could had luck with screen, someone could not have... Normally I trust online shops, but its better to spend whole day in front of PC than buying first product from the list...
In terms of actual replacement, instead of inventing wheel again, just check YT videos, watch few of them, and if they have link in description for screen, check them, sometimes they give link to screen that doesnt cost fortune and you know that you can get good quality product.
here are few of them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXaze8AS2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_hXv-Fouio
Just remember to prepare everything, flat place for work, all tools, and few cups or bowls for parts... flat table or not, Its better to keep all screws in bowl :]
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Thank you for your help
last thing
what do you think of this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...ame-Assembly-Replacement-Part/1449119790.html
This look a bit average looking at comments, most of problems are with dead pixels.
Weird that for XZ screens there are less offers that I would though :/
I found this one that look promising:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...6601-LCD-display-touch-screen/1902384532.html
and if you want whole front panel
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...e-Assembly-Black-Replacement/32279043240.html
But as I said its hard to tell if you get screen without problems... I would say to check eBay or Amazon, but to be honest its all from the same place so what the difference?
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This look a bit average looking at comments, most of problems are with dead pixels.
Weird that for XZ screens there are less offers that I would though :/
I found this one that look promising:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...6601-LCD-display-touch-screen/1902384532.html
and if you want whole front panel
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...e-Assembly-Black-Replacement/32279043240.html
But as I said its hard to tell if you get screen without problems... I would say to check eBay or Amazon, but to be honest its all from the same place so what the difference?
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Thanks man
last year i recommended a colleague to buy this phone (mi a2 lite)
A few days ago, he told me that his son dropped him on the ground and broke the screen. he went to a shop and was asked for € 75.
later, he went to youtube and noticed that it's not that difficult to change it yourself. I searched the screen on the various e-commerce sites and found many. He would like me to help him buy a decent one so that he then undertakes to assemble it himself.
Do you have any to recommend? there are a lot of them and I wouldn't want to waste too much money. He said he needs the screen and any glue needed to attach it.
Many thanks in advance : Highfive:
(I translated everything with google translate to avoid too many grammatical errors ...)
I recommend watching the video in this link to disassemble. Also, Google for other A2 Lite tear-downs to get a good feeling for what you are going to do. As far as which screen to buy, I don't know which is the best but I bought this one. I am happy with it. The only other recommendation I have is to buy the screen AND the frame. It's only a couple more bucks for the frame. Then you just transfer the motherboard, etc... to the new frame/screen. No need to glue anything back and no need to worry about heating up the old screen to remove it.
A couple pointers:
* Be careful removing the fingerprint ribbon cable - it can rip easily (but a replacement can be purchased as well from China).
* Be careful removing the earpiece. I pried it up wrong and it split in half. I had to buy another from the UK which took about 3 weeks to arrive.
*When removing the tape that holds the battery in place, wind it slowly but firmly. If you go fast it will snap and then the battery will be hard to pry out.
Overall, I didn't think it was too difficult. I just had a problem with the earpiece & battery tape. Not bad considering I don't do this everyday.
Good luck!
Thanks a lot for the answer!
I watched the video and read the answers in that other thread too.
As soon as I catch my colleague, I will tell him all these things. I must also remind him that the phone has this middle name (redmi 6pro) so that he can get better information.
A little thing I didn't understand is that he told me he had seen a video showing how the screen was changed. And he told me how it has to be heated for a few seconds in order to detach it. Instead, in the video link in that other thread, it shows how to detach all the components until you get them all on the table. But, the only piece that had to "warm up" is the fingerprint reader.
Clearly, you suggested that I watch other videos on google and since this colleague of mine is not very well versed in the internet and the various ways to "retrieve information" I will have to help him both in recovering instructions and then ... ordering the necessary "pieces".
He told me that in addition to detaching the screen, after heating it ... there was only need to detach a cable or two that connects the screen to the motherboard and the game was done.
There is a thin thread that binds my future skill in recovering assembly and disassembly instructions ... the cost of the components and hoping that he has grasped the concept.
(I hope google translator has translated everything in a decent way xD )
If you follow my advice and replace the screen & frame, you won't need to heat anything to replace it. You just transfer the contents (motherboard, earpiece, etc...) from the cracked screen/frame to the new screen/frame.
The fingerprint reader attaches to the back cover and that gets replaced onto the new screen/frame...so it never has to be removed in the first place.
I found what I did was the best method for me. I tried replacing a screen on a Samsung Galaxy S4 years ago. Heating up the screen wasn't easy since I only had a blow dryer. I ultimately completely destroyed that phone trying to heat/pry the broken screen off, even though the video made it seem very easy. I didn't want a repeat of that so I choose to just transfer the components to the new screen/frame.
this is the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNuRf7uOADc&t=437s
I finally found my colleague and told him about this other method.
I showed him (from my phone) the video posted in the other thread.
His response was:
"oh my god how do I put it all back together?
I would be confusing for sure. In the video that I have seen, just heat the front part and then I will only have to detach and reattach only 2 cables. "
he told me that he doesn't have that tool that looks like a hairdryer. But he would like to use a kind of hot metal counter that is used to pack the products in plastic. He would like to put the phone down a few seconds and then take off the screen.
I, if I had been in his place, I would have certainly opted to disassemble and reassemble everything. I do not trust very much to unstick and glue such delicate components.
But I've never tried either, so I have no idea how to make him understand that it's not as easy as it seems.
Assuming, that I have to buy him a screen that allows him to do as he says, which one should I buy? In the sense, I noticed for sale the famous screens with or without frames. But in your case, which one should I opt for?
I hate the fact that I have to take on this big responsibility of having to help and choose what to do.
however this forum is beautiful. As soon as I can I would like to follow him more to read the various topics ...
thank you for the advice not to heat the screen but to follow that method of detaching and reattaching the components but I may not be able to convince him ...
Reassembling the phone is no more difficult than disassembling it. In fact, it might even be easier.
Who is going to do the actual work? You or him? If it's him, let him do whatever he wants...his way. If it's you, then just get the screen & frame and swap components over.
The rest is up to you guys now. He asked you for help/advice. Tell him to let you help/give him advice or he's on his own.
Hello,
I'm about to order an after market display to replace my cracked display. However, I continue to read customer feedback saying AirTriggers doesn't work after replacing the screen (on AliExpress, eBay and various Chinese whole sale sites).
The explanation provided is that display sold on eBay, AliExpress are generic unofficial display not specifically purposed for the ROG 2, which I just can't believe. Surely all the highly specific displays and digitizers fitting a ROG 2 must originate from the same manufacturing process and assembly line??
Also, isn't the AirTrigger-tech implemented in the frame. Rather than relying on display properties?
Deeper knowledge would be much appreciated
Hello,
TheBrutalLicker said:
Hello,
I'm about to order an after market display to replace my cracked display. However, I continue to read customer feedback saying AirTriggers doesn't work after replacing the screen (on AliExpress, eBay and various Chinese whole sale sites).
The explanation provided is that display sold on eBay, AliExpress are generic unofficial display not specifically purposed for the ROG 2, which I just can't believe. Surely all the highly specific displays and digitizers fitting a ROG 2 must originate from the same manufacturing process and assembly line??
Also, isn't the AirTrigger-tech implemented in the frame. Rather than relying on display properties?
Deeper knowledge would be much appreciated
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Hello, I'm kinda facing the same problem here, but i think it has something to do with replacing the frame as the new frame doesn't come with the pressure sensor flex in it, so i guess it's only if you're replacing the frame, which what i intend to do.
faress albahra said:
Hello, I'm kinda facing the same problem here, but i think it has something to do with replacing the frame as the new frame doesn't come with the pressure sensor flex in it, so i guess it's only if you're replacing the frame, which what i intend to do.
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That's exactly the impression I've got after further reading since posting this.
Although I feel there's lacking any 100% confirmation, which makes me hesitant in placing an order just yet. I'm currently gathering user experience from various Telegram channels, the Vietnamese seem to be positive in that it works if your not changing the frame.
TheBrutalLicker said:
That's exactly the impression I've got after further reading since posting this.
Although I feel there's lacking any 100% confirmation, which makes me hesitant in placing an order just yet. I'm currently gathering user experience from various Telegram channels, the Vietnamese seem to be positive in that it works if your not changing the frame.
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Exactly, i find changing the frame is better since the new lcd comes already glued in place, only gotta figure out if the air trigger sensor can be removed on to the new frame, i managed to do that with my HTC U11+, hope it's the same here. If you want i can point you out to a really good seller on ali express, the quality of the lcd and parts he sell look really good.
faress albahra said:
Exactly, i find changing the frame is better since the new lcd comes already glued in place, only gotta figure out if the air trigger sensor can be removed on to the new frame, i managed to do that with my HTC U11+, hope it's the same here. If you want i can point you out to a really good seller on ali express, the quality of the lcd and parts he sell look really good.
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Thanks, I would really like that!
You can send me a message with the link. Maybe we can update the thread with any eventual results.