Ok so I recently learned how to completely disassemble and reassemble the Evo, so my question is whether or not it's possible to install a different screen other than the stock one. Perhaps a SAMOLED or S-LCD (like the one in the thunderbolt)? Also is it possible to replace the cellular radio or does that require replacing the entire logic board? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I am a noob.
I remember a question like this not too long ago. You can't replace any hardware from your phone because the other components wouldn't match and would most likely malfunction your device. The screens wouldn't fit because of the unique shape the phone is and so on. Sorry I can't give more detailed description or examples. I'm just basing it off what I read in this forum a couple months ago.
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yeah I figured there would be some difficulties, but still c'mon, how cool would that be. Seriously though, are there any experts out there that have actually tried it? Please feel free to chime in.
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PROBLEM:I have an SX66 which has a broken screen. I dont want to spend a whole lot of money on it. (This is an experiment to see what improvement over my Wizard the BA is)
I also happen to have a Verizon XV6600 which no one seems to want? It seems to be a 0x4. The Siemens may be an Ox6??
I know before taking them apart that there is a Topopoly and a Sony screen and cant figure out when HTC used either or for what reason or if they just depend on which screens they had in stock when they made the units. Before I start taking the Mint CDMA Verizon apart: Does anyone know if the two screens (and presumably digitisers as well) are interchangeable please?
Sorry to ask hardware question on XDA (Where DO you ask these questions?)
They DO interchange although the instructions are only fairly useful: There is a relatively obvious screw which isn't mentioned AND it might have been worthwhile saying whether you CAN or CAN'T simply interchange the whole frontal assembly instead of taking the whole thing apart down to every screw and PCB just to get a new screen in.
has anybody ever tried this? I had to get a replacement from asurion and of course I ended up with an SLCD one, and my defective one is an Amoled.....I know how to change the screens but wondering if there are any differences that would prevent me from swapping out the screens before I send the old one back.
resyek83 said:
has anybody ever tried this? I had to get a replacement from asurion and of course I ended up with an SLCD one, and my defective one is an Amoled.....I know how to change the screens but wondering if there are any differences that would prevent me from swapping out the screens before I send the old one back.
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I literally just got done answering this question, oddly enough. Probably too soon for you to even find it in a search!
To answer your question, no, it won't work. The drive electronics on the board are different which is why the hardware version on the board must be different. AMOLEDs are driven differently and SLCD requires provisioning for backlighting.
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I literally just got done answering this question, oddly enough. Probably too soon for you to even find it in a search!
To answer your question, no, it won't work. The drive electronics on the board are different which is why the hardware version on the board must be different. AMOLEDs are driven differently and SLCD requires provisioning for backlighting.
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That's a bummer. I've had several replacement phones and I got lucky each time and got AMOLEDs
I recently sent my phone for repair because of abnormal overheating within the battery (which consequently caused screen burn causing a yellow tint). I am happy to be informed that HTC replaced the LCD screen panel/touch panel and the bezel as well as a new battery.
I was wondering whether the battery/lcd parts are the same as the stock parts or different tweaked to stop this problem ever occurring again. Any ideas?
P.S. Have been away from the 'development' side of the OX forums as of lately (since i have no OX and didnt want to be reminded of that), I have noticed that there are now 2 android development forums for the OX, the original and the other is just standard. Is there any difference between the 2?
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There is an announcement at the top of those forums explaining the differences. & I think HTC will just replace your screen with another normal LCD/battery. They will be newer though. Sounds like yours was an unlikely case so I doubt it will happen again.
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There is an announcement at the top of those forums explaining the differences. & I think HTC will just replace your screen with another normal LCD/battery. They will be newer though. Sounds like yours was an unlikely case so I doubt it will happen again.
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What announcement?
Hi,
I wonder if someone knows the codes to check desire z's LCD! And should I just click back button after checking the screen to come out of the lcd check status?
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confused in what you are asking... can you give more detail?
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If you mean testing your lcd for errors then you dont need a code just get this app from market>super manager> it has a tool that run various test on you g2 and you can run it over and over again
dont really know what code you want.
Hit thanks if i helped
Sorry for creating unnecessary confusion
What I meant is that there are some codes that can be used to test various functions in our Desire Z. For instance, the simplest one is to check the IMEI number we dial "*#06#". I remember guys at repair center using some code like *#....to check whether the LCD is functioning normally. After dialing this code, we could test the LCD by drawing random lines using our fingers and if some part of the LCD is not working, it would not respond to the touch.
Now why I need to check the LCD: around one and half months ago, I was caught in heavy rains and though I immediately ran for cover, I doubt some moisture seeped inside my Desire Z. Since then the phone is working weird: not responding to touches, start dialing things on its own , vibrating without any touch from my side etc. Also there is a horizontal strip across the screen that doesn't respond to touch even when rest of it is functioning normally. I rooted my device after that believing it to be a software glitch but the problem is there. Some other people are also facing similar things and they suggested replacing the Digitizer. I just want to make sure is it only Digitizer that I need to replace or the whole LCD+Digitizer setup! I hope now I make sense.
And thanks a lot for responding quickly
I don't know of a diagnostics code for the LCD, but yes there are. Some for other functions, maybe try Google
There are apps out there that can do this as well as some Roms. I believe just about every ICS and jellybean ROM I've used has this in the developers settings
Its worth a shot but I don't believe this would tell you if its hardware or software, don't see how it could unless you can separate the ROM form the diagnostics (like in recovery)
My guess is its hardware, and visual problems are LCD, touch problems are the digitizer, well also the flex or motherboard could be the cause but almost for surely you are looking at replacing the digitizer, not too bad of a task, maybe an hour if you unfimilar and around 20$ on eBay
Good luck!
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I don't know of a diagnostics code for the LCD, but yes there are. Some for other functions, maybe try Google
There are apps out there that can do this as well as some Roms. I believe just about every ICS and jellybean ROM I've used has this in the developers settings
Its worth a shot but I don't believe this would tell you if its hardware or software, don't see how it could unless you can separate the ROM form the diagnostics (like in recovery)
My guess is its hardware, and visual problems are LCD, touch problems are the digitizer, well also the flex or motherboard could be the cause but almost for surely you are looking at replacing the digitizer, not too bad of a task, maybe an hour if you unfimilar and around 20$ on eBay
Good luck!
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Thanks demkantor,
I just forgot about the developer options of the ICS roms. Just checked using it, everything seems to be fine with the LCD. Yes, I should go with replacing the digitizer. only I'm bit reluctant (as I was before rooting) since it involves almost dismantling the whole device...flex cable, lcd and then reach the digitizer. But that is the last resort . shall do it one day when the things get over my head. thanks for your help and yes, the thanks button pressed
I'm watching the repair process online at their tracker thing and the last comment says "replaced PBA". Anyone know what that means? Obviously they're fixing it which is fantastical. This is just my own curiosity wanting to know...
google much?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhLPyC23jBI
My gosh, why can't people just answer without smart remarks.
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PBA = That's basically the main board that makes the device work. Mine was replaced by Samsung as well after a hard brick.
Next time read more and be careful on what you flash on your device, these things seems to be very weak and fragile.
Good luck and I hope this answer your question.:good:
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PBA = That's basically the main board that makes the device work. Mine was replaced by Samsung as well after a hard brick.
Next time read more and be careful on what you flash on your device, these things seems to be very weak and fragile.
Good luck and I hope this answer your question.:good:
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These devices aren't anything near fragile. They can actually take a huge beating when it comes to flashing. But... If anyone were to flash something for say an i9300 to this device it would need to be repaired. Which should be expected. That's why flashing device specific is very important. Thread titles and forum names are cool to handle that though.