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I've got some mean scratches on my dash, just wondering if the dummy phone housing is compatible with the real thing so I can make a swap on the housing. It seems like it would work but the chrome part of the housing might not fit internally since the dummy phone has no guts. Has anyone attempted this or can someone point me out to where I can buy parts. I've found cnn.cn sells the black housing portion branded as the dopod c720, but have not yet to find the chrome part.
I know I am a couple of MONTHS late lol but this replacement face has a debranded chrome piece already attached to it.
http://cnn.cn/shop/dopod-c720-rubbery-black-housing-p-1331.html
Rubber skin
I would suggest using a commercial thin rubber skin that fits great. Try the transparent one that allows you to see any detail on the qwerty. I got one for 5 bucks, from HK, I´m happy!
Dropped my phone last week and made a nice dent in the faceplate. For those who don't know, it's some sort of metal (probably aluminum). Anyway, I'm not up for replacing a phone that works, so I'm looking to replace the faceplate. Anyone know of anywhere online they can be purchased?
A case is definitely coming now too..
UPDATE below (#11)
Wish I could help you, the front plate is some sort of soft metal, and the black scratches off it very easily, I got a replacement due to that in the first week, it's had a TPU case since. one of the old style ones hard as hell to press the power button but it's barely noticeable that's why I love it.
Yeah, I'm kicking myself in the ass royally for not getting a case. If I can ever get a replacement faceplate, I'm going to put it in a case. Not worth an insurance claim though when the phone is functionally fine.
All kinds of parts can be found on this site.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-droid-incredible-2-screen-replacements-repair-parts.html
ebay has a few in a bunch of diff colors. only some are buy it now eligible tho.
Saw the link posted in General.. Going to be trying them out on my next paycheck..
post your results/difficulty level.
Will do. Placing the order tomorrow, hope to have by Friday.
Here is a good teardown of it: http://www.repairlaunch.com/blog/htc-droid-incredible-2-teardown-repair/
I am curious as to how difficult it is to do though, wouldn't mind swapping out for a red housing
Bezel should be here today. It's at the local post office, so it bloody well better. I need to go source a Torx T-5 though from somewhere around here.. Probably going to have to do that at lunch since we don't have anything out back.
Okay, my thoughts? Not worth the hassle. Not for the flimsy metal. If you broke your screen and are replacing that, then it might be worth it. What a total pain in the ass, and I didn't even bother..
Prevented me from doing it as well. I dropped my phone the day after I got it on the pavement. Luckily only had a few scratches on the edges, but the TPU case covers them up beautifully. Definitely not worth taking my entire phone apart lol.
Not in the slightest. The metal fascia is all bent to hell now because I had separated it from the original piece, but you can't tell that after I put it back on and put my Otterbox Defender on it..
Otterbox FTW!
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Here is an awesome shop that usually has everything you need to repair your smartphone. From HP to Asus.
Unfortunately I need to sell my galaxy note 2 as I need the money.
There is a scratch on the screen and the silver "band" round the outside has dents and its paint has come off parts of it. The stylus at the top also has some paint missing.
What is the band part around the phone called? Like what is the part called? I can't find it on ebay.
To repair the scratch on the screen would I need to just replace the front glass housing?
Is it worth refurbishing phones "like new" before selling or will the money you spend on refurbishing be equal to what you gain.
Thoughts?
Will miss being a reader of this community. Some really great people!
It's called bumper. Stylus is S Pen obviously. Both shouldn't be really expensive. Unfortunately I don't think you can replace the glass alone, that's one of the drawbacks with Note II. You'll have to replace entire glass+digitizer I think.
Yeah refurbishing is definitely preferred. Should have really put on a case, that's why we all do it
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at n7100, just like the s3 and htc one x and iphone4/5, the digitizer alone can't be replaced. you have to change the lcd, too. these two are glued toghether
I used the company above to order a replacement chassis for my htc one s before I sold it.
It was worth doing for that because it was scratched to hell and relatively straightforward to swap.
sent on the move from my Note2
Hi, my clumsy idiot of a brother has just walked right across the charger wire of my Nexus 7 2013 and it dropped to the floor - luckily the screen seems ok but there is a decent sized chip on one edge of the outer shell.
I cannot return it where I got it from and I hate having cosmetically damaged things especially when I did not damage it, so I will not be happy until the damage is corrected.
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the outer shell and replace with another?
By outer shell I mean the rubberised material you can feel on the back of the tablet, the same material at the edge is chipped so if I can replace the back which ultimately seems like the side as well (the back and side is one piece I think and is seperate to the glass part), then I can just swap for a new back that is not damaged.
Appreciate some ideas thanks.
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Ned_Flanders said:
Hi, my clumsy idiot of a brother has just walked right across the charger wire of my Nexus 7 2013 and it dropped to the floor - luckily the screen seems ok but there is a decent sized chip on one edge of the outer shell.
I cannot return it where I got it from and I hate having cosmetically damaged things especially when I did not damage it, so I will not be happy until the damage is corrected.
Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the outer shell and replace with another?
By outer shell I mean the rubberised material you can feel on the back of the tablet, the same material at the edge is chipped so if I can replace the back which ultimately seems like the side as well (the back and side is one piece I think and is seperate to the glass part), then I can just swap for a new back that is not damaged.
Appreciate some ideas thanks.
Thanks
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You're kidding me, this just happen while trying to work on that xbox controller thing?
It's certainly possible but finding one might be difficult, ebay would likely be the first place they pop up, another alternative is to cover it up for now with a fosman slim case, they go for about 7 bucks shipped, just ordered one myself.
mdamaged said:
You're kidding me, this just happen while trying to work on that xbox controller thing?
It's certainly possible but finding one might be difficult, ebay would likely be the first place they pop up, another alternative is to cover it up for now with a fosman slim case, they go for about 7 bucks shipped, just ordered one myself.
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Kind of I just put the thing on regular charge as I had given up for now on the controller went away and came back to find it having a lovely chip in the side crying:
Have been looking on Ebay for those cases that kind of clip on but most are patterned and I bet they are hard plastic, dammit I like the feel of the standard backing on the Nexus case
EDIT: Just noticed you mentioned a fosman case, never seen or heard of one but the link to it looks pretty decent, and would hide the chip.
Ned_Flanders said:
Kind of I just put the thing on regular charge as I had given up for now on the controller went away and came back to find it having a lovely chip in the side crying:
Have been looking on Ebay for those cases that kind of clip on but most are patterned and I bet they are hard plastic, dammit I like the feel of the standard backing on the Nexus case
EDIT: Just noticed you mentioned a fosman case, never seen or heard of one but the link to it looks pretty decent, and would hide the chip.
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You should make him pay for that fosman.
I also ordered one of these for when I am out an about, to hopefully prevent what just happened to you, I know $45 bucks, but in my case, I got a $50 gift card from a client which covered both those orders sans ~$5.
Yeah he payed for it, still wish it had not happened though. You're right best get one now should it happen to yours!
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Yeah he payed for it, still wish it had not happened though. You're right best get one now should it happen to yours!
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Good on him for paying up. Lucky I stay far away from siblings, not even in the same state, so I'm safe from that.
Like written in the topic.
Does anybody know a shop were it is possible to buy LG v20 backcovers?
I found a seller on eBay but only verizon branded. I'd like to have a clean one (LG brand is OK).
My plan is to laseringrave my own personalised theme.
So pleas give me a link.
Best regards from Germany
Nillkin Frosted Shield Matte Plastic Ultra Thin Slim Light Fit Case. Check that out on amazon. It is slim, looks classy and premium.
I think the OP is referring to the original back cover attached to the phone chassis, not a protective cover or case.
Rubiicon is totally right.
I talked about the batterycover that u can take off.
I found one on eBay but it has the verizon logo on it. I'm searching for a blank one or whit LG logo only.
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Rubiicon is totally right.
I talked about the batterycover that u can take off.
I found one on eBay but it has the verizon logo on it. I'm searching for a blank one or whit LG logo only.
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For some silly reason, I wanted a pink phone (tired of black or silver). I find the brow and chin. http://www.ebay.com/itm/272609599251 , Does anybody think I can grab a Verizon LG V20 back cover, sand it and painting it a matching pink?
The verizon logo seams to be laser engraved. Don't know how far u have to sand it till its totally gone. And is the texture also the same like the backcover.
Idk how much time you have on your hands. BUT possible anodize the back door.
Thats my current project. I have all 3 main bezel parts soaking in Dye. Hoping in 3 weeks when I pull them out they were able to seep deep enough under the external anodizing seal layer (DOUBTFUL) If not then Im gonna attempt to anodize all three (Will have to replace the NFC ring on the back door). I hesitate because the sealing process requires you to boil the parts for 15 mins after anodizing, and the top and bottom bezel have plastic and I dont know the melting temp of this plastic. But only $40 project that will give me knowledge for the future.
@DarkestSpawn
I like your initiative, that's exactly the kind of thing I would try.
Experimentation is educational and fun. Even better if it's successful.
Be wary of boiling the plastic parts, they probably won't take much more than 60°C before deforming.
Good luck with your project, make sure you update here with your results.
An other user in an older backcoversection found covers without verizon logo. It has the b&o brand but this is much better then verizon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Housing-Rear-Panel-Battery-Cover-for-LG-V20-H990-H918-US996-VS995-F800-With-NFC-/152534885473?var=451908450011&hash=item2383c9a461:g:icgAAOSw~y9ZCbRr
Here's another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262970275414
Well, soaking in dye was a negative. Tried doing a thin layer of spray paint, parts would line up right felt weird, now I have a thin vinyl skin on it. PAIN IN THE ASS to install perfectly(see attachments) in which case I didn't do it perfect. The door is ridiculous to get a good alignment. I'm gonna see with these extra useless spare painted parts if I can remove the plastic without damaging, if yes then I'll attempt the anodizing. Otherwise hoping the v30 will be spec wise way better, still metal, still a removable battery, and anodized blue lol.
Lmao!
At least you tried. The rear cover looks OK, can't really tell much in the 2nd pic.
Good luck getting LG to release a blue V30 :laugh:
After some talk with co-workers, I was very cautious with an exact-o knife to trim a very small hang over portion around the camera ring, finger print power ring and sides, and used the spare bottom bezel skin, Its now done very well and am extremely happy with it.
The link is below if anyone wants to look at options.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SopiGuard-C...hash=item25caaa6ee6:m:m0S8x35cF7l7pEXA9QiabZg
I would have just used a Dbrand skin I have one on my XPS 15 and it works great. Last I checked they make them for the V20.
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Here's another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262970275414
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I bought from this store, cover came scratched and chipped, not recommended!