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[Q]Dropped phone, broken glass, now what? (picture inside)

Hello sweet sweet XDA members,
I've dropped my phone flat on the screen. It didn't even jump around once it hit the ground, it just lay there... and when I turned it around, I saw something that broke my heart.
[Look at the picture now]
Now... everything works great... it seems that just the glass is broken...
I've seen a very advanced manual of how to replace a screen, with like a thousand pictures... I've also had contact with a shop near me, and they said they'd replace it for 100 euro's...
I just can't imagine that a little piece of glass would cost a lot... but I have no idea what that part of the phone is called, so I can't really do a proper search.
My question: what would you advice me?

I think that must be the digitizer...But dude,you just made me sad...Poor Desire...

Yeah, imagine how I feel! :-(
And I just installed DeFrost last week... so it kicked ass again!
It still works though... it's just really ugly now, and I have to be uber extra carefull with everything I do (plus the surface of the screen isn't smooth anymore...)

you can search ebay for digitizer. and then change it by yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768535

Changing is really easy, there is a picture tutorial somewhere on the internet. Just disassemble your desire and use a hairdryer to heat front and the glass. Then change the screens en reassemble.

You can change it yourself, get the shop you mentioned to change it or get HTC to change it they might charge they might not.

Replacing LCD/Screen

So, I had my phone sitting on my work truck and I watched as it slid and flipped over and smacked the concrete. I have a good case and have dropped it before with no repercussions but this time it just shattered the screen. No big deal, hopped on Amazon and ordered a new one for about $24.
Got here today and I eagerly took my phone apart. Followed a video and had no troubles until I got to the step of actually taking out the screen. My evo had quite a bit of adhesive and being that the screen was already shattered, I had a hell of a time getting it out. Well, I seen the LCD was all bent and messed up too but I still put the new screen in and sure enough, half my screen doesn't work.
So...if I order a LCD, take it back apart and put it in along with the new screen everything should work fine again, correct? Also, do I need to order those glue strips or is there something else I can use to hold it all in place. Sorry if this seems stupid but I'm just a little irritated that I ordered one piece when I really needed another as well and I'm just at the point where I feel like buying a new one off Craigslist will be easier. Thanks in advance

Sometimes buying a new one can be better/easier but if you're capable of replacing it yourself why not lol. Just make sure you order the right part for your particular evo......
Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFmt6aLEWag&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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first, it's hell to get the digitizer (the part you actually touch) attached back on to the rest of the screen. it would be better and easier to buy the whole lcd/digitizer front for the phone.
BUT MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE RIGHT LCD SCREEN: theres two different kinds, narrow strip, and long strip.

whatsuphomie said:
first, it's hell to get the digitizer (the part you actually touch) attached back on to the rest of the screen. it would be better and easier to buy the whole lcd/digitizer front for the phone.
BUT MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE RIGHT LCD SCREEN: theres two different kinds, narrow strip, and long strip.
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Anyone know if theres an easy way to tell which kind of strip you have without having to open up the phone?

bizdady said:
Anyone know if theres an easy way to tell which kind of strip you have without having to open up the phone?
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I need the same answer but I guess the answer is no

I don't know if there is a way but opening up the phone to find out is really easy. I'd you go to ifixit.com they have the instructions.

subprime said:
I don't know if there is a way but opening up the phone to find out is really easy. I'd you go to ifixit.com they have the instructions.
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could you link to the Ifixit article?
Also, does anyone know where to get the best deal on an lcd/digitizer once I find out which one I need?

Broken Screen - Which part should i buy?

My GF broke the screen on her Droid Incredible, Verizon insurance wants $100 to replace it, so not sure it is worth it for this phone, and she has a few months left before her upgrade is ready. If i am going to try to fix it for her, can anyone with experience tell me what parts specifically I would need? The LCD seems fine, so i would think i can replace just the digitizer, which i can get on Amazon for $16
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Sc...ement-Adhesives/dp/B005TGX6X8/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
They also sell with front housing
http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Screen-Glass-Digitizer-Incredible/dp/B005L0XRRM/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
any tips which to buy or what to do etc?
Why would one/How does one know if they need to replace the LCD as well?
All touch aspects of phone working fine and seems like it's just the glass cracked.

Dillsnik said:
My GF broke the screen on her Droid Incredible, Verizon insurance wants $100 to replace it, so not sure it is worth it for this phone, and she has a few months left before her upgrade is ready. If i am going to try to fix it for her, can anyone with experience tell me what parts specifically I would need? The LCD seems fine, so i would think i can replace just the digitizer, which i can get on Amazon for $16
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Sc...ement-Adhesives/dp/B005TGX6X8/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
They also sell with front housing
http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Screen-Glass-Digitizer-Incredible/dp/B005L0XRRM/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
any tips which to buy or what to do etc?
Why would one/How does one know if they need to replace the LCD as well?
All touch aspects of phone working fine and seems like it's just the glass cracked.
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I am no expert, but it would seem that if anything under the glass was broken, you would need to replace the lcd (that is, if you could see the lcd "leaking" or being distorted)
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Nothing under the screen seems broken.
Anyone done this?
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Dillsnik said:
Nothing under the screen seems broken.
Anyone done this?
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Unfortunately I have had the pleasure of replacing my digitizer twice. You definitely wanna buy it WITH the frame or housing. The adhesive is like industrial strength and you will end up breaking the original anyways when trying to remove the digitizer from it. I have to warn you that doing this repair yourself will void your warranty. Make sure the digitizer you get comes with the tools required to get the phone apart. You can get this as a package on eBay fairly cheap too. There are about 3-4 circuit strips that will have to be removed from their clips, don't be intimidated by them, but be gentle. Your first time is gonna take you a while, just be patient. If you need to do it a second time, its gonna be a breeze. PM me if you have any concerns during your repair.

yea get a digitizer also,
I had the same thing happen to me, it was a pain but there are a few videos on youtube
that should help you through it, though it doesn't sound like its that bad

Definitely go with the digitizer and housing replacement together. Bottom line, it will make your life so much less of a headache while replacing it.
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I just replaced mine this weekend. I attached some before, during, and after pictures...
These were the guides that I followed:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfpPS7oO4Q8
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJMAmKpk20c
Personally, I went with just the glass/digitizer (your first link) and it went fine. The glass is difficult to get out of the housing, but it's not that bad. It probably took me 20 minutes to get the old glass out, maybe 5 minutes of cleaning goo from the old adhesive, and probably another 5 minutes to put the new glass back on.
Some Tips:
The pry tool that comes with it is very cheap. I would suggest using it sparingly until you get to the LCD panel extraction and glass removal. You want it to be as in good of condition as can be when you get to those later steps.
Use a blow-drier to heat up the adhesive, and get it to the point where you almost cant touch it. I used some yellow kitchen gloves so I could get it a little hotter and still be able to hold it. I used a combination of my hands and the pry tool and worked mostly along the sides and top first, then separated the bottom last.
The guy in the youtube videos uses glue, but you shouldn't need that. It comes with pre-cut adhesive strips, which work great. One word of caution though... The sheet that they come on is scored for you, but I suggest using an x-acto to cut them out. This is especially important for the thin rectangle that goes around the outside of the glass. You really don't want to pull on that... you don't want it to get stretched or twisted. Summary: the strips work great, just be careful extracting them from the sheet they come on, and placing them on the phone.
Don't forget to get the red earpiece grill off of the old glass before throwing it away. You'll need to super glue that back onto the housing, but it's really easy to see where it goes. This should be the only thing you need glue for.
When removing the glass, cleaning up gunk from the old adhesive, and applying new adhesive, be careful of the electronics at the bottom for your capacitive buttons... you definitely don't want to harm or obstruct those.
This should probably go without saying, but make sure not to touch the inside of the new glass, or the LCD panel. You don't want fingerprints or dust inside the phone. Even if you don't touch it, I would still give it a shot of compressed air right before putting it in, just to make sure there's no dust.
I would say that it's probably worth the extra $10-12 bucks to get it with the housing already included, but it's definitely not necessary if you want to save a little money. As I said above, it only took me about a half hour to get the old glass out and the new glass in, and from what it sounds like, there is still some effort involved even if you get it with the housing (moving the circuitry from the old one). I wouldn't worry about breaking the frame... it's pretty strong. If you break it, you're doing it wrong. Although, if your frame has some scrapes and other assorted road rash on it like mine does (see first picture), then maybe you might want a new one anyway. Another consideration... the reviews on Amazon for the one without the housing are much better, but that could just be because of people who don't know what they're doing... who knows.
If you have any questions, I'd certainly be willing to help... PM me if you want. And if I'm going to be around when you go to actually do the replacement, I can give you my gchat address in case you have any questions during the process.

Replace housing case?

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

re-use display/screen with housing swap?

search is disabled/not working and i need an answer asap, sorry if this has been covered before!
i recently cracked the glass on my s3; it wasn't TOO bad and the display/screen itself wasn't cracked at all. the glass/digitizer has been removed but it seems as though the display is glued the EFF onto the chassis. i purchased an entirely new housing/chassis on ebay (wanted a color change ) and was wondering - how can i pull the display off the old chassis without damaging it? would using a blow dryer work well enough to pull it off, then re-adhere it to the new chassis? if so, i'm assuming it'd be safer to blow dry that area from the back/not directly onto the display itself? or is it too delicate to even attempt?
thanks for any/all responses!
rob

ce_rob said:
search is disabled/not working and i need an answer asap, sorry if this has been covered before!
i recently cracked the glass on my s3; it wasn't TOO bad and the display/screen itself wasn't cracked at all. the glass/digitizer has been removed but it seems as though the display is glued the EFF onto the chassis. i purchased an entirely new housing/chassis on ebay (wanted a color change ) and was wondering - how can i pull the display off the old chassis without damaging it? would using a blow dryer work well enough to pull it off, then re-adhere it to the new chassis? if so, i'm assuming it'd be safer to blow dry that area from the back/not directly onto the display itself? or is it too delicate to even attempt?
thanks for any/all responses!
rob
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YouTube is your friend with situations like these, you should be fine with a blow dryer and for most people its way too delicate to attempt. You just have to have a lot of patience.
Which color are you going with?
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ce_rob said:
search is disabled/not working and i need an answer asap, sorry if this has been covered before!
i recently cracked the glass on my s3; it wasn't TOO bad and the display/screen itself wasn't cracked at all. the glass/digitizer has been removed but it seems as though the display is glued the EFF onto the chassis. i purchased an entirely new housing/chassis on ebay (wanted a color change ) and was wondering - how can i pull the display off the old chassis without damaging it? would using a blow dryer work well enough to pull it off, then re-adhere it to the new chassis? if so, i'm assuming it'd be safer to blow dry that area from the back/not directly onto the display itself? or is it too delicate to even attempt?
thanks for any/all responses!
rob
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Just like the Note II and perhaps other Samsung phones...it is Painfully difficult to pull this off. Not impossible, just very difficult.
Check youtube, there's videos of people doing it there, but I warn you, it won't be easy. Blow dryer may not work, it may need a heat gun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZuiCsAtThw

707BeastMode707 said:
YouTube is your friend with situations like these, you should be fine with a blow dryer and for most people its way too delicate to attempt. You just have to have a lot of patience.
Which color are you going with?
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and, as you can imagine (or not, given your response), i've gone through every possible tear-down, glass removal, pull-this-*****-apart video on youtube. nothing speaks of removing the display itself, ONLY the glass and/or digitizer. i've replaced the glass/digitizer on other phones before, but i've yet to tackle the display. because it's (seemingly) stuck onto the chassis a lot stronger than the glass, i figured i'd ask.
so again, if anyone has actually removed the display and NOT the glass (or has a video/link/walk-through i may have overlooked), i'd greatly appreciate it.

crs77 said:
Just like the Note II and perhaps other Samsung phones...it is Painfully difficult to pull this off. Not impossible, just very difficult.
Check youtube, there's videos of people doing it there, but I warn you, it won't be easy. Blow dryer may not work, it may need a heat gun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZuiCsAtThw
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guys, i'm not talking about the glass! i'm talking about the DISPLAY - what's UNDER the glass. lol

I think this is what you're looking for:
http://videos-with-links.info/watch/_70-W9JjVjg/galaxy-s3-screen-replacement-frame-change.html

crs77 said:
I think this is what you're looking for:
http://videos-with-links.info/watch/_70-W9JjVjg/galaxy-s3-screen-replacement-frame-change.html
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thanks, but i've seen that one. the display is attached to everything (what he shows in the first few seconds, glass/digitizer/display already assembled). my glass/digitizer broke and has been removed, display still being on the housing itself and not cracked or ripped. the difference in price is $18 vs $178 for glass/digitzer and glass/digitizer/display, respectively. just wanted to see if anyone has replaced them all, but separately, saving over $150...
doesn't seem like that's been tried or done, though. i guess it wouldn't HURT to try - if successful, it'll have only cost $18. if unsuccessful, i'll have to spend the $178 anyway...can't hurt? i'll give it a try soon and report back.
thanks for the help either way, gentlemen!

btw, the reason for wanting to remove/re-adhere the display has to do with the fact that everything (sans broken glass, obv) will be swapped from one housing to another - going from white to grey, a complete color change. that's why i'm not just replacing the glass, in this case - if anyone was wondering

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