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Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
DP4 said:
Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
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are u talking about the touchscreen that goes installed over the lcd?¿?
SERGI.3210 said:
are u talking about the touchscreen that goes installed over the lcd?¿?
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I believe he is. That's the digitizer.
DP4 said:
Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
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Hi,
For that "special oven" or heating plate, you could try a hairdryer probably.
But please exercise caution as you would not want to fry that beautiful object of desire.
I don't know if the video you came across is this: HTC Desire HD Disassembly Guide
This step-by-step guide might help too:
HTC Desire HD Disassembly Guide
Note the guy also suggested using a hairdryer or something.
But... Like he said.. "caution: do it with your own risk, i dont take any responsibilities if any part is broken or fail."
okay... i found some videos about....
i found it browsing for "inspire 4g"..
that´s the same device, but named different...
american version.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stAiZi0T4b0k
good luck... i seen it and its a little bit difficult......
STEP BY STEP VIDEO ABOUT DISSASEMBLY THE DESIRE HD: original of htc corp..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk&feature=related
EDIT: i seen it now here specifies that u need the special oven...
thanks for the advice that inspire video looks like it will help me figure it out, gonna give it a go tomorrow.
Next time i get a phone gonna definately make sure I have phone insurance
Phone insurance? Sounds like a plan.. That covers screen cracks and self-inflicted damage too.. Comprehensive cover. Fire & theft. LOL.
Keep updated on your progress. Might need to help my brother replace his as well. Just couldn't find time for now.
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Zulmacher said:
Phone insurance? Sounds like a plan.. That covers screen cracks and self-inflicted damage too.. Comprehensive cover. Fire & theft. LOL.
Keep updated on your progress. Might need to help my brother replace his as well. Just couldn't find time for now.
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Just to let you know that after about a week phone is finally sorted, couldn't manage to get cracked digitizer off lcd, took it into a local phone repair shop and they couldn't manage it either so ended up having to replace LCD as well.
Have now invested in an otterbox case as well so if I manage to drop it again it will be a bit more protected.
Oooops.. Im waiting for the digitizer to arrive.. Ordered from eBay.. Now that's not too encouraging news for my brother.. Will try and see how it goes nevertheless...
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Practical solution
Hello guys,
First possessor of a Hero, I needed to change the glass surface as well. No need to dry hair, just to have a radiator around 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, which is more than enough to soften the glue and peel off the glass. Then quickly put the new glass surface and once the glue has cooled, voila, it takes up exactly like the original. That's the hardest part of this operation is finally turning the phone for parts.
Good luck for the operation that appears much more difficult than it actually is.
Arma.
I have always used a hairdryer to loosen glue but a radiator would work too just as long as its not too hot. If it is you might find some of the plastic melting and changing shape, or worse, sticking itself to the radiator.
Also, you have to be wary of the solder joints too. To comply with EU standards the solder in electronic devices has to be lead free and that sort of solder is prone to cracking in the joints when heat is applied. Shouldnt be too much of a problem on a mobile level but that is the major cause of breakdowns in games consoles.
the xperia arc white housing appear in ebay lol
just ordered one and see how it looks like lol
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/White-Full-H..._trkparms=algo=LVI&itu=UCI&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63
updated: the housing arrived, gonna post pictures after i exchange it lol(can't wait XD)
athris said:
the xperia arc white housing appear in ebay lol
just ordered one and see how it looks like lol
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/White-Full-H..._trkparms=algo=LVI&itu=UCI&otn=3&po=LVI&ps=63
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I wanted to order one but, I am afraid I won't be able to change it properly and screw up my phone! Is there any video/picture guide on how to change the housing on the arc?
I tried to replace the blue housing to silver before. There's pda file about how to change it properly. In my experience, the hardest part is how to remove the lcd from the housing(need a special tool for it), the rest is actually pretty easy.
Oh here's the instruction and pdf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1086178
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123609
So you managed to replace it?
I need to change the front buttons, how hard/dangerous would that be be?
i already did it once before, so it shouldn't be too hard for me. For the LCD part, because the entire lcd is glued with the housing, it takes a bit skills to remove it.
For the front buttons: you need to separate cover rear and the front housing, then remove the sub pba. After that you can replace the front button. As long as you follow the instruction from the pdf, then it shouldn't be too hard(in my experience).
I'm very interested in it, please can you upload some pics when you'll receive it?
wow, original?
well ya, that's what the seller said. It will takes times to ship, i will post some pics when it arrives.
athris said:
well ya, that's what the seller said. It will takes times to ship, i will post some pics when it arrives.
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I'm waiting! I have never heard about this housing
Wow, thats what Im looking for cause my camera has a scratch.... Cool
*edit*
In the working instructions it says, that two peaces cant be reused (ant gps flex & audio jack). Thats true? no way to remove it undamaged??
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oh, that 2 peaces i can actually reuse it after for some reason without any problem.
(Maybe it said the mid housing can't be reuse because it use tape to stick both peaces on the housing, so once it removed from the (old) housing, the tape on the old housing can't be reuse because it is not sticky anymore.
Still waiting for the housing, hopefully it will arrive soon....( i hate canada custom, always take forever....)
I bought it from a German store so it will hopefully arrive today or tomorrow. I take some pics of the"not reuseable" parts.
Wohoo, I will not have a scratch at my camera.
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for me still waiting 7 more to go ... i ordered in ebay in china .....
updated: white housing arrived, posting picture now XD
any VIDEO TUTORIAL guys??
I am afraid about LCD panel..
that look nice!
athris said:
updated: white housing arrived, posting picture now XD
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It was difficult to install or not?
Thx
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Any pictures?
Btw.. do you HAVE to use a special to remove LCD panel?
If so, where do you get it?
Thankss
yes you need special tool to remove LCD panel. I bought the tool from dollar shop(suction cup) and it works well lol.(However, you still need to find a way to hold ur housing while you remove the lcd panel.)
****in awesome I want this one too
Hi Guys
I bought a full housing and digitizer on ebay for this phone (original parts) because I got it second hand and the case is a little bit too scratched and nicked for my liking (I'm fussy I know, but I got it for a steal because I swapped my old BlackBerry 8520 for it the guy couldn't live without BBM). I tried searching on youtube and everywhere else on the net but nobody seems to have a tutorial on how the digitizer disconnects from the front housing All I could find was tuts on a Galaxy Ace and other phones but not this one.
So my question is, has anybody ever performed an operation like this on this phone? And if so, is the digitizer glued to front housing or (even worse) glued to the lcd as well? The Galaxy Ace is glued to the front housing but can be removed with a hair dryer by heating the glue carefully and prying it apart. I have the detailed service manual for this phone from Samfirmware but it doesn't show anything about glue concerning the digitizer.
I'm still waiting for the parts to arrive and I am trying to prepare myself for what will be in store for me. If I can successfully change the entire housing, phone will be brand new again
NanoSurfer said:
Hi Guys
I bought a full housing and digitizer on ebay for this phone (original parts) because I got it second hand and the case is a little bit too scratched and nicked for my liking (I'm fussy I know, but I got it for a steal because I swapped my old BlackBerry 8520 for it the guy couldn't live without BBM). I tried searching on youtube and everywhere else on the net but nobody seems to have a tutorial on how the digitizer disconnects from the front housing All I could find was tuts on a Galaxy Ace and other phones but not this one.
So my question is, has anybody ever performed an operation like this on this phone? And if so, is the digitizer glued to front housing or (even worse) glued to the lcd as well? The Galaxy Ace is glued to the front housing but can be removed with a hair dryer by heating the glue carefully and prying it apart. I have the detailed service manual for this phone from Samfirmware but it doesn't show anything about glue concerning the digitizer.
I'm still waiting for the parts to arrive and I am trying to prepare myself for what will be in store for me. If I can successfully change the entire housing, phone will be brand new again
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The Digitizer is glued to the screen and it's hard to open the phone i can know that Lolz:laugh: And it's wired with some cables to the screen etc...
safariking said:
The Digitizer is glued to the screen and it's hard to open the phone i can know that Lolz:laugh: And it's wired with some cables to the screen etc...
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Actually your unboxing post has helped me a lot At least the lcd is not glued in (from what I can see) so big thanks to you bro :highfive:
I have gotten the digitizer plus housing so I can throw the old (glued) one away and just stick down the new digitizer to housing. By the way there are a total of 8 plastic points where the cover is attached, so yeah it is hard to get off but the Level 2 Service manual explains it nicely
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Actually your unboxing post has helped me a lot At least the lcd is not glued in (from what I can see) so big thanks to you bro :highfive:
I have gotten the digitizer plus housing so I can throw the old (glued) one away and just stick down the new digitizer to housing. By the way there are a total of 8 plastic points where the cover is attached, so yeah it is hard to get off but the Level 2 Service manual explains it nicely
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Lolz my Unboxing was Good Hahaha
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Lolz my Unboxing was Good Hahaha
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Well, it was still a sh**ty thing to do to a beautiful little phone that didn't deserve that kind of treatment, but at least some good came out of it I guess
You could find something useful in this link : http://www.xnotar.it/joomla/la-guid...uch-screen-del-samsung-galaxy-s-gt-i9000.html
I think it is in italian, but it might help you with something...i don`t know exactly...
Alexx890 said:
You could find something useful in this link : http://www.xnotar.it/joomla/la-guid...uch-screen-del-samsung-galaxy-s-gt-i9000.html
I think it is in italian, but it might help you with something...i don`t know exactly...
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Thanks Bro, not the same phone though but it was cool to watch, hopefully the Gio is simpler
I just wish I could find one on the Gio
Anyway, thanks for response :good:
NanoSurfer said:
Thanks Bro, not the same phone though but it was cool to watch, hopefully the Gio is simpler
I just wish I could find one on the Gio
Anyway, thanks for response :good:
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any luck with this? got a few small scratches on my screen and wondering if its worth the hassle.
Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing
benhu said:
Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing
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There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped
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There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped
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Thanks for your reply
I just disassembled my GS2 and i find it is pretty hard to push out the screen, how can i push it out without cracking the screen?
sandip.banik said:
There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped
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Is it possible to keep the old display(lcd + screen) while changing the bezel?
I don't want to pay money to buy a new one as my display is fine.
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benhu said:
Is it possible to keep the old display(lcd + screen) while changing the bezel?
I don't want to pay money to buy a new one as my display is fine.
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benhu said:
Thanks for your reply
I just disassembled my GS2 and i find it is pretty hard to push out the screen, how can i push it out without cracking the screen?
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Yes there is a solution to that. You need a Guitar Picker or similar kind of a tool to get the LCD out.. but first of all, remember to use a HAIR DRIER to Blow all over the BEZEL, so that, the adhesive gets a little moist and loose. then, slowly, using the Guitar picker/plastic tool, u need to start from one curved end and go around the entire screen , lifting the LCD. Make sure u do this carefully, if not, then you have a high chance of breaking the LCD. You can consult to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiWFf_zy0hI by DuraPower Global. please be careful
and yeah, You will be Void of your phone's warranty
sandip.banik said:
Yes there is a solution to that. You need a Guitar Picker or similar kind of a tool to get the LCD out.. but first of all, remember to use a HAIR DRIER to Blow all over the BEZEL, so that, the adhesive gets a little moist and loose. then, slowly, using the Guitar picker/plastic tool, u need to start from one curved end and go around the entire screen , lifting the LCD. Make sure u do this carefully, if not, then you have a high chance of breaking the LCD. You can consult to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiWFf_zy0hI by DuraPower Global. please be careful
and yeah, You will be Void of your phone's warranty
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Thank you
This is useful
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benhu said:
Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing
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You will need to thoroughly heat the top and bottom of the front, and the screen on the back as well. AMOLED panels are extremely fragile - even a single hairline crack on the very edge of the screen (maybe where you pry the screen) will destroy the panel.
Ebay start selling red and black back cover plate and just wonder if anyone know how to?
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randy_c said:
Ebay start selling red and black back cover plate and just wonder if anyone know how to?
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Yeah i bought red one. but you can't do it without a new LCD screen maybe. . My current one is black... changed the battery part once. but still don't know how to change the housing... i hope someone can teach us..
armedzerox said:
Yeah i bought red one. but you can't do it without a new LCD screen maybe. . My current one is black... changed the battery part once. but still don't know how to change the housing... i hope someone can teach us..
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Well, let me try... If you changed the battery, you already know how to replace the backplate, so it shouldn't be a problem. If you want to replace the midframe/housing, that's quite a bit more work, but still doable, if you are comfortable working with heat gun or hair dryer. I would strongly recommend watching some YouTube videos on the subject (phone model doesn't matter; you just need to understand how to work with a heat gun and a suction cup). Also, finding a good disassembly guide for ZL would be useful, to make sure you follow the teardown steps properly.
Note that I personally haven't done a full ZL disassembly, but I know how it's put together, and I have done similar repairs on multiple other phones, including Xperia Z, Z1, LG G2, Galaxy S2 and others. Basically, you need to remove the backplate, then disconnect everything and remove all components accessible from the back, making sure not to damage ribbon cables in the process (some of them are very delicate). This is where a good disassembly guide comes in very handy. After that, you are left with the most difficult task: removing the display/digitizer assembly without damaging it. You need to carefully (that's the keyword here!) heat it up around the perimeter to loosen up the adhesive, and carefully pull it from the housing with a suction cup, working your way around the edge with a plastic spudger, or a guitar pick, or a similar tool. At this stage, you can quite easily break the glass, or split the LCD/digitizer "sandwich", so, again, be careful!
If you have no experience whatsoever doing this, your screen's chances of survival are quite slim. I am pretty handy with electronics and with stuff in general, and literally spent years with soldering iron in my hands. Still, my first two attempts were fudged up (the screen was already damaged in both cases, so no harm done, but lessons learned). First time, I fried the display with a heat gun. Second time, cracked the glass trying to separate it from the housing. That was enough for me to learn the tricks. So, be prepared to replace the screen, if you break it. But hey, you may very well get lucky, and do it right the first time around...
Assuming you are through the disassembly process, you will then need to put the phone back together in your new housing, using two adhesive gaskets: one for the display, and another for the backplate. I would recommend buying the proper pre-cut adhesive for your phone (check out Amazon or eBay), but you can also use a narrow high-quality double-sided tape (3M or similar), manually cut in place.
Good luck!
Tried googling up but it seemed that there are no guide for changing the housing for xperia zl.
But oh well, maybe I need to buy the lcd screen just in case I failed. But thanks! That'll boost my spirit up to do it