I had my phone in my pocket while go-karting. After that, my phone has splotches on the screen that is blue when the rest of the screen is white, and red when the rest of the screen is black.
why?
Need a new screen. http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-general-discussion/41417-dropped-my-x.html
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I was afraid of that. But thx for the link! I was just wondering, what is a digitizer and how do I know if mine is broken?
The digitizer is a thin layer that detects your touch. That is usually together with the glass. So if you have cracked glass then you will have a cracked digitizer as well (usually). And replacing the LCD isn't that difficult. So basically if you can still select stuff on the screen your digitizer is fine.
Thx for the explanation. There are no cracks or anything, just discoloration.
I guess my digitizer works fine. It's just my AMOLED or lcd or w.e screen is crapping out.
Where can I buy a new screen?
convolution said:
Thx for the explanation. There are no cracks or anything, just discoloration.
I guess my digitizer works fine. It's just my AMOLED or lcd or w.e screen is crapping out.
Where can I buy a new screen?
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I got mine on eBay, for I think about $40. If you want it to come faster make sure you buy from Canadia or the US. It takes a while to get here from Hong Kong.
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I recently replaced just the broken glass screen on my evo. When I turned it on now, the screen is all black now. I hear it still working, I hear SMS and phone calls, but cant see anything. I didnt replace the entire LCD just the clear part. When I was prying the clear screen off, it was sticking to the lcd, which also was cracked. So I got the screen off but the other part came with it. I dont know if it was connected to the LCD and it was broken off or if its ok seperated. Its just the dark looks like tinted glass that goes directly over the LCD and under the clear screen (digitizer). So, can anyone tell me if maybe I damaged the LCD screen.
Thanks in advance.
So before replacing the glass/digitizer, the lcd still worked fine? Based on your description it sounds like the lcd. You may just have a loose ribbon connection...have you tried redoing the ribbons?
I'm about to dive into the same mission. Thinking twice about it now.....
Yes the glass was broken for about 1 month but it still worked fine the LCD was working. I've tried reconnecting the ribbons various times also tried connecting the old glass digitizer, but still the same result. I'm not sure if that tinted screen was part of the LCD and is now broken or if I somehow damaged something else when I was connecting it.
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I'm about to dive into the same mission. Thinking twice about it now.....
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to tell the truth changing just the glass is definitely the cheapest route, but from what I've read is more difficult than buying the whole replacement LCD. I paid $25 on eBay but the whole LCD is closer to like $75.
Michael61182 said:
to tell the truth changing just the glass is definitely the cheapest route, but from what I've read is more difficult than buying the whole replacement LCD. I paid $25 on eBay but the whole LCD is closer to like $75.
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So you mean it is easier to purchase a digitizer and LCD that still connected as one piece (http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Sprint-HTC-Evo-4G-LCD-p/htc736815.htm) as opposed to doing the digitizer or LCD individually? If I went that route I would just pay a 3rd party cell phone repair shop to do the work for 100 bucks...then you can hold someone else accountable.
I found the LCD here for cheap: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250782149841&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Supposed to arrive tomorrow so I will find out if the lcd is indeed the problem
thanks for that link, I may have to try that.
Hey guys, i read through a couple of threads about cacked screens but im still a little confused. i droped my phone and the bottom half of the screen cracked, i can still use the phone without any problems. so do i need a digitizer or new lcd??
digitizer is the glass part that you touch, lcd is the screen itself. If you can see a full picture, then the lcd is fine.
sitlet said:
digitizer is the glass part that you touch, lcd is the screen itself. If you can see a full picture, then the lcd is fine.
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Ok thanks, my phone is still in perfect working condition. just the glass is all cacked up, so now i need to find a cheap digitizer..
Ebay
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My friend found one off amazon for like $13-15 I can't remember. I looked it up too and it was about the same. He didn't have any issues replacing the glass either. If you have the insurance you might try a sprint store, or a authorized sprint store. I bought a Epic fro ma coworker and it had a cracked screen, took it to the repair place and they did it for free. (after making the phone my wifes main phone)
Help,my defy spotted dead pixel. Digitizer still functioning. Where can I buy front glass with digitizer and LCD panel together? Don't want to seperate apart digitizer and LCD .prefer easier fixing
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Anyone has suggestion on defy front glass casing with digitizer and lcd attached? It easier to fix then seperate digitizer and lcd screen
Have you looked around on Amazon?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=mobile&field-keywords=defy+screen
Try cnn.cn
Hi,
I had to replace the screen on my defy once. It was a major chore. I ended up scratching the frame while prying off the screen (its stuck on with some pretty strong glue). I also had to use my own glue - I used water proof clear silicon. When I got it together, my Defy looked beat up. The silicon was too thick and I ended up cracking the frame near the screws.
I recently ordered the housing, screen from: www.cnn.cn . And while it was expensive, it came with a sticky outline that I used to easily replace the screen. I was able to discard the frame of my first defy with the nicks. The end results is that my defy looks like new, even though the back and side might have some nicks and cuts.
I think the store ships from HK. It took a while for it to arrive, but it usually does arrive. I'd recommend it.
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EDIT: I just reread and you probably will just need to replace the LCD and not the Digitizer. The Digitizer is glued on to the frame but the LCD underneath is free and pushed by the mainboard to the digitizer. You do not need to replace the digitizer in order to correct the LCD issues. In anycase, the choice is yours. CNN.cn does not sell the LCD however.
Ptikjp said:
Hi,
I had to replace the screen on my defy once. It was a major chore. I ended up scratching the frame while prying off the screen (its stuck on with some pretty strong glue). I also had to use my own glue - I used water proof clear silicon. When I got it together, my Defy looked beat up. The silicon was too thick and I ended up cracking the frame near the screws.
I recently ordered the housing, screen from: www.cnn.cn . And while it was expensive, it came with a sticky outline that I used to easily replace the screen. I was able to discard the frame of my first defy with the nicks. The end results is that my defy looks like new, even though the back and side might have some nicks and cuts.
I think the store ships from HK. It took a while for it to arrive, but it usually does arrive. I'd recommend it.
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EDIT: I just reread and you probably will just need to replace the LCD and not the Digitizer. The Digitizer is glued on to the frame but the LCD underneath is free and pushed by the mainboard to the digitizer. You do not need to replace the digitizer in order to correct the LCD issues. In anycase, the choice is yours. CNN.cn does not sell the LCD however.
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Wow thanks buddy!! The digitizer is working 100%, usable. The only problem is black dead pixel even reboot to recovery mode, the black dot still can be seen in blue wordings in recovering mode. Since the changing the LCD doesn't require changing the digitizer, That save lots of money.
Heard LCD sceen has to be OEM cos compatibe may not boot up?
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Wow thanks buddy!! The digitizer is working 100%, usable. The only problem is black dead pixel even reboot to recovery mode, the black dot still can be seen in blue wordings in recovering mode. Since the changing the LCD doesn't require changing the digitizer, That save lots of money.
Heard LCD sceen has to be OEM cos compatibe may not boot up?
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I would always go with oem. The lcd is buy far way more expensive than the digitizer unfortunately. Good luck.
Well search is down at the moment, so here goes: I have an Optimus G that finally met it's demise. My glass screen is completely shattered but the image underneath is still clear and no discoloration. Obviously it doesn't respond to touch anymore. Do I only need to purchase a digitizer to do the repair or should I get the digitizer+lcd replacement? I just need a simple clarification.
Digitizer and lcd. The lcd on a factory phone is 'glued' to the Digitizer I believe. I couldn't get the lcd off my original evo anyway
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My wallet shed a tear
I guess a new phone?
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Swav3y said:
I guess a new phone?
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He might as well. Although I'm sure you can heat and remove the glass to attach a new glass if the LCD is still good, the price on the glass for the LGOG is a bit steep as its not just a piece of glass, its also the digitizer. A big difference from a Galaxy. I can easily get a glass for my Note at like 10-20 bucks and just glue it on and be all set. That is not the case for the Optimus G, the glass works as the digitizer which I'm assuming why it's a bit expensive.
Edit: I just looked into it some more and it definitely is a complicated task. In all the how to vids they replaced the whole thing, glass and LCD. I guess that's why it's hard to find just the glass. Most sellers sell the glass and LCD together already.
Edit # 2: I finally found just the glass for $38. It actually was 80 last night but I guess the seller dropped the price.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181219758562
^^^That's what you need. However if you do attempt it be aware that there's no how to videos on separating the glass from lcd. So after heating up the phone to remove it from the housing you're more than likely going to have to reheat the screen again to begin the glass/LCD separation. Oh and you might need some LOCA adhesive and a UV light to bond the new glass in.
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you need both >> however i would go for an OEM one ....
i bought a cheap one from china, the ones without the LG logo on top, and it sucks. There is like a small strip that doesnt respond to the touch, its fine because i didnt notice until i started playing with "sketchbook mobile" but still. and it you look at it at an angle through the light its not smooth and perfectly straight like the original one, AND when you tap SLIGHTLY hard .. you see that liquidy effect ... not cool! .. not annoying either .. just a heads up if you do decide to fix it>
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Well search is down at the moment, so here goes: I have an Optimus G that finally met it's demise. My glass screen is completely shattered but the image underneath is still clear and no discoloration. Obviously it doesn't respond to touch anymore. Do I only need to purchase a digitizer to do the repair or should I get the digitizer+lcd replacement? I just need a simple clarification.
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I ruined the digitizer/screen on my s4 and am looking for an original replacement. I ran across this digitizer on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/181235347099?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT but I don't ever remember the s4 being released in this blue. Could it be a knock off or fake screen assembly? Opinions/suggestions please!
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I ruined the digitizer/screen on my s4 and am looking for an original replacement. I ran across this digitizer on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/181235347099?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT but I don't ever remember the s4 being released in this blue. Could it be a knock off or fake screen assembly? Opinions/suggestions please!
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It's for the Blue AT&T variant.
It will still work. If your front glass isn't broken you can reuse your existing front glass.
Or yours will just look cool and unique. Personally I have the purple rear battery cover from the Sprint varient. All the parts are interchangable.
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It's for the Blue AT&T variant.
It will still work. If your front glass isn't broken you can reuse your existing front glass.
Or yours will just look cool and unique. Personally I have the purple rear battery cover from the Sprint varient. All the parts are interchangable.
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No the front glass is shattered as well but thanks for your input, I'm going to order this one simply because I like blue :laugh: btw, the phone is originally white.
$200 for an lcd???????????! wow
faiyo said:
$200 for an lcd???????????! wow
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It's for the digitizer assembly. Not the screen. And this phone doesn't even have an LCD. It's got an LED. BIG difference.
I have seen them go for as low as $179,99 on eBay. I have a slight crack on my S4, but i'm not really OCD to the point where I'll spend that much lol.
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I have seen them go for as low as $179,99 on eBay. I have a slight crack on my S4, but i'm not really OCD to the point where I'll spend that much lol.
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you can also replace the glass only, check it out on youtube. But the risk is frying your S4
You can replace the glass, but there are two main issues:
1. Air gaps/bubbles between the glass and LCD are very possible.
2. It's very hard to find OEM glass, most are fakes.
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You can replace the glass, but there are two main issues:
1. Air gaps/bubbles between the glass and LCD are very possible.
2. It's very hard to find OEM glass, most are fakes.
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Guys...he broke the digitizer. He cannot just replace the glass.
I was just replying to the poster above me, should have quoted him.
im still shocked the digitizer is $200..when i broke my htc phone i got a lcd + digitizer + full external housing including glass for $40 and it was in perfect condition and it was a polarized 3d screen. it was 6 months since release at the time.
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im still shocked the digitizer is $200..when i broke my htc phone i got a lcd + digitizer + full external housing including glass for $40 and it was in perfect condition and it was a polarized 3d screen. it was 6 months since release at the time.
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$40? That's extremely cheap! Even the digitizer assembly for an s3 is still at $100 a year and some time later!
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I'm a little confused here... Is the outer glass broken or the actual display? If its the digitizer (the outer glass) it can be replaced. There's people in my area who do it so maybe there'll be one in yours as well. Of recommend having someone else do it unless you're very patient and careful. That could be the difference between a 40 and 180 dollar part.
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