Replacement screen - LG Nitro HD

Hi everyone,
Actually, I should begin by asking, is the screen on our phone (the gorilla glass) user replaceable? As it approach its one year anniversary, my phone has started accumulating a serious amount of scratches and defects on the screen. I have one dot crack (a miniscule indentation as though made by a very strong needle), two superficial scratches caused by a slight brush against a stainless steel object, and various other wear and tear minor scuffs. I didn't mind the dot crack and scuffs, but the stainless steel scratch is pretty visible and started annoying me so I'd really like to replace the screen.
Now if it is user replaceable, anybody know where i can get a real replacement screen? I'd like to have an exact gorilla glass replacement screen. Pls advice if anybody knows where to get one. Thank you.
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I'm not sure if this is gorilla glass.... but the screen is replaceable
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rani9990 said:
I'm not sure if this is gorilla glass.... but the screen is replaceable
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Oh the screen is gorilla glass. Its been confirmed by LG itself on their forum. There's a thread here regarding it too.
So it is replaceable? Hmm.... that is good. Thank you Now just to find a replacement screen.
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Yes, it IS replaceable, but I haven't seen any good guide for doing it for this phone. By the way, you are talking about the digitizer, not the screen.

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Yes, it IS replaceable, but I haven't seen any good guide for doing it for this phone. By the way, you are talking about the digitizer, not the screen.
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Wait, I'm confused lol. What I want to replace is the upper most layer where I directly touch. I thought that was the screen, the glass. Now I'm confused between what is called screen and digitizer lol.
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aquariuz23 said:
Wait, I'm confused lol. What I want to replace is the upper most layer where I directly touch. I thought that was the screen, the glass. Now I'm confused between what is called screen and digitizer lol.
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Well "screen" is kind of ambiguous. The part you are talking about is called the digitizer, but could also be called the "touchscreen". However, "screen" also can be used to describe the display (LCD). For clarity's sake, most people call them "digitizer" and "display" so it's clear which part you are talking about!

drumist said:
Well "screen" is kind of ambiguous. The part you are talking about is called the digitizer, but could also be called the "touchscreen". However, "screen" also can be used to describe the display (LCD). For clarity's sake, most people call them "digitizer" and "display" so it's clear which part you are talking about!
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Thank you very much for the clarification! Now I know what to look for. Another thing I was wondering, I guess the moment i replaced the digitizer, dust will get in between the display n the digitizer then am I correct? I'll have to work in a vacuum environment lol.
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aquariuz23 said:
Thank you very much for the clarification! Now I know what to look for. Another thing I was wondering, I guess the moment i replaced the digitizer, dust will get in between the display n the digitizer then am I correct? I'll have to work in a vacuum environment lol.
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Yeah, it's pretty hard to make it look as good as new.
You probably should watch some tutorial videos on YouTube for how to replace the digitizer on another similar phone to see sort of what it entails. It sucks that no one seems to have made a guide for the P930 specifically though, at least I can't find one anywhere.

aquariuz23 said:
Thank you very much for the clarification! Now I know what to look for. Another thing I was wondering, I guess the moment i replaced the digitizer, dust will get in between the display n the digitizer then am I correct? I'll have to work in a vacuum environment lol.
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To minimize the amount of dust on your phone while replacing the screen, try working on the sink near the shower after the shower, while all the steam is still there. Its how you minimize dust on your screen while installing screen protectors so it would help while you replacing the screen.
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drumist said:
Yeah, it's pretty hard to make it look as good as new.
You probably should watch some tutorial videos on YouTube for how to replace the digitizer on another similar phone to see sort of what it entails. It sucks that no one seems to have made a guide for the P930 specifically though, at least I can't find one anywhere.
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There is no video on how to replace the digitizer, but there is a pretty nice tear-down guide I followed when I had to replace mine. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613813
When you buy the digitizer, keep in mind that it is SO much easier to get one with the housing included instead of replacing the glass in the original housing, although that IS possible. If you replace the housing, make 100% sure you get the housing for your specific model. I found out the hard way that the housing for the SU640 looks exactly the same as the housing for the P930... except for where the screw holes are.
Also, I don't know if the replacement I bought was Gorilla Glass or not... all I know is that it was an OEM replacement but that most certainly doesn't mean it was Gorilla Glass.

Thanks guys, I'm gonna have to contemplate on doing it or not. The price itself almost makes me not want to do it unless it is completely broken, but with some minor scratches , I can just wait until my upgrade time arrives.
On the side note, if the optimus G ends up a great phone, do u think arcee will work on it as well? I'm hoping that phone will arrive in att by the time my upgrade is available.
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I'm sure Ricardo will be all over that amazingly spec'd device. LG sends him devices to dev on, so I'm sure this will be no different. I'm simply amazed the guy finds time for it all.

Malnilion said:
I'm sure Ricardo will be all over that amazingly spec'd device. LG sends him devices to dev on, so I'm sure this will be no different. I'm simply amazed the guy finds time for it all.
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I'm sure he's got clones of himself toiling tirelessly in his basement making all those different cm7,9,10 for all those LG phones lol.
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Bezel Replacement

I am ordering a new genuine OEM T-989 enclosure. I have seen a lot of people replace the screen digitizer combination. I have not seen any body remove the digitizer and screen from the bezel and mid frame.
Has anybody done this?
Does anybody have any information on this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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shnn2011 said:
I am ordering a new genuine OEM T-989 enclosure. I have seen a lot of people replace the screen digitizer combination. I have not seen any body remove the digitizer and screen from the bezel and mid frame.
Has anybody done this?
Does anybody have any information on this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I was going to do this till I see how difficult it is. It is almost impossible to separate the bezel from the digitizer with out breaking the screen. YouTube it.
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yeislak said:
I was going to do this till I see how difficult it is. It is almost impossible to separate the bezel from the digitizer with out breaking the screen. YouTube it.
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not true, all you need is a heat gun/blow dryer and a steady hand + a pry tool.
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not true, all you need is a heat gun/blow dryer and a steady hand + a pry tool.
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Any advice on temperature settings and adhesive replacement / pry tool?
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I got sand paper and took all the chrome off the bezel. Come to find out the plastic is a matte black. Looks sick and my phone doesn't look like crap anymore. Looks brand new. Will post pics later if interested.
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I got sand paper and took all the chrome off the bezel. Come to find out the plastic is a matte black. Looks sick and my phone doesn't look like crap anymore. Looks brand new. Will post pics later if interested.
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What grain sand paper did you use? And any special technique in the sanding process?
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What grain sand paper did you use? And any special technique in the sanding process?
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P600 I believe. I know it was 600 tho. And no technique I didn't even take the phone apart. I took the battery door off and make sure you have a screen protector on so you don't f up your ****. Just rub he paper hard on the bezel don't be afraid. It will take about 30 to 45 min maybe an hour with breaks cus your fingers will start to burn. Use a gloves they'll help.
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I'm at the doctors when I get out I'll put up some pics so you can see what it looks like before you do it. Also be careful you don't get to much the dusted paint in any port.
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here you go
I have been thinking that if it is impossible, could you not just sand off the bezel, then Dremel out the inside screen mount of the new frame and finally epoxy the new bezel where the old bezel used to reside with plastic epoxy?
I asked some expert phone repair guys at the CPR Cell Phone Repair franchise; and they said that the screen will never ever ever ever come off unless you are either a machine or really good. They stated that they would not be able to guaranty the screens safety especially considering the heat involved.
If it is done by Samsung at all without replacing the entire digitizer and screen combo I would assume they use some kind of vacuum suction cup to pull off the screen after the proper amount of heat is applied.
Or, we could just paying Samsung the quoted 100 dollars to have it done.
This is non warranty work, so does anyone think they will mind if the phone is rooted?
Here is where you can order parts.
I don't know if they are genuine.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-t989/
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I have been thinking that if it is impossible, could you not just sand off the bezel, then Dremel out the inside screen mount of the new frame and finally epoxy the new bezel where the old bezel used to reside with plastic epoxy?
I asked some expert phone repair guys at the CPR Cell Phone Repair franchise; and they said that the screen will never ever ever ever come off unless you are either a machine or really good. They stated that they would not be able to guaranty the screens safety especially considering the heat involved.
If it is done by Samsung at all without replacing the entire digitizer and screen combo I would assume they use some kind of vacuum suction cup to pull off the screen after the proper amount of heat is applied.
Or, we could just paying Samsung the quoted 100 dollars to have it done.
This is non warranty work, so does anyone think they will mind if the phone is rooted?
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The pictures above you post is what I did to my phone. I sanded the bezel without even taking it apart.
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The Bezel is part of the frame I believe. I would bet allot of money you can't get the screen of without cracking the digitizer. But, heat the top and bottom, that is where the greatest concentration of adhesive is. And watch the ribbon to the capacitive buttons because they will be stuck to the screen. You will have to disconnect them.
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here you go
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That looks pretty cool dude. I have a question for you tho. How did you set the DPI so high? Your icons are small and thats how I want mine to be except whenever I use the DPI app from the market, it causes problems with parts of the ROM. For example the google search bar will only go halfway across the screen.
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here you go
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That looks badass. Wanna do it to mine since you in Miami? jk lol
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here you go
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Is that android bot doing the Hokey Pokey?
The Team Infamous project is up and running. http://www.infamousdevelopers.com
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I just got my replacement about a week ago. I bought this phone used and without the battery door. Scuffs included. Luckily I kept the screen immaculate. None the less now that I have a mint handset and bought a battery door... the T989 sure is a smexy fellow. IMO the best looking Galaxy s2. Too bad we never got the Exynos and had to settle for the much slower s3 SoC. I:-/
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RushAOZ said:
I just got my replacement about a week ago. I bought this phone used and without the battery door. Scuffs included. Luckily I kept the screen immaculate. None the less now that I have a mint handset and bought a battery door... the T989 sure is a smexy fellow. IMO the best looking Galaxy s2. Too bad we never got the Exynos and had to settle for the much slower s3 SoC. I:-/
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Were running at 1.5 Ghz everyone else is at 1.2Ghz.
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Site back up
The infamous website is back up.
http://www.infamousdevelopers.com

succeed replacing my broken glass len :D so happy!

It took me 2 hours as first attempt everything works perfectly though...tested sensor, spen works fine
How much was the front glass?
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How much was the front glass?
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Its OEM glass i ordered from this website
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-sgh-t889-glass-lens.html
what adhesive did u you?
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what adhesive did u you?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111017655926 this works for almost every types of smartphone just try to make a rectangular around the digitizer LCD...it resembles to the s3 but bigger screen
This makes me want to just take off my screen protector and buy this and install it if I trade or sell my phone.
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all tools that i used on this repair :
Heatgun : http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html $15 (optional) you can use hair dryer but it might take really long to heat up the surface
plastic blaze razor : http://www.ebay.com/itm/230807168697?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 $4-$5
non contract infrared thermometer : http://www.ebay.com/itm/321047762705?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (optional) well you gotta know when the temp hits around 180 F
2mm adhesive tape : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111017655926#ht_1386wt_1397
Micro Fiber cleaning cloths : Frys has it (optional)
Rubbing alcohol 91% : http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-91-Isopropyl-Alcohol?skuId=216440
OEM Samsung Glass lens: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-sgh-t889-glass-lens.html
Before start doing it, watch this video first : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhd5KwgopZo
then this video on how to apply adhesive tape : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCcUNQpSHYE
and thats it...pretty easy
isaster1 said:
This makes me want to just take off my screen protector and buy this and install it if I trade or sell my phone.
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LOL i used black glass lens instead for DA FASHION~! now my phone is in half black and half white
One question for the op, how do you make sure no dust is between the glass and the surface underneath? I have a hard time applying a screen protector!!
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One question for the op, how do you make sure no dust is between the glass and the surface underneath? I have a hard time applying a screen protector!!
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im sorry but screen protector has nothing to do with the digitier screen LCD, its more likely for the front glass and to keep away from dust between the front glass and the LCD digitier, make sure you build a right adhesive rectangle tape around the digitier LCD
The first site posted (where you bought the glass) has the OEM adhesive tape.
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-lcd-adhesive.html
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-clear-adhesive.html
Cool site. Thanks.
put in my claim through insurance today, but going to give this a shot on my broken one. i've got a replacement screen and all the parts, so i might as well try.
gedster314 said:
The first site posted (where you bought the glass) has the OEM adhesive tape.
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-lcd-adhesive.html
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-clear-adhesive.html
Cool site. Thanks.
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im about to order those two but its hard and kinda impossible as you have to know how to suck air bubble out and thing like that
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put in my claim through insurance today, but going to give this a shot on my broken one. i've got a replacement screen and all the parts, so i might as well try.
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same here buddy i alse have insurance but oh well why wouldnt we give it a shot as well as our curiousity GL
Im still so nervous to do it
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Im still so nervous to do it
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so was i...but if you have insurance then give it a try ( if something happens, just report you lost it for faster process in delivery a new phone)
I dont have insurance :/ luckily my crack doesn't affect the viewing of the screen thats why i havent bothered to try or even call samsung to see how much it is to replace it.
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jghidalgo307 said:
I dont have insurance :/ luckily my crack doesn't affect the viewing of the screen thats why i havent bothered to try or even call samsung to see how much it is to replace it.
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then i think you shouldnt replace it
Wow tonight I dropped my phone and it spiderwebbed really bad too. And I have the best otterbox on it. And I dont have insurance on it. So it looks like you had a similar problem right? If I follow your guide I should be able to fix it myself? The phone still works perfectly just glass is smashed. I guess that I really dont have anything to lose right. I still cant belive that the otterbox failed. It was only a 3 foot fall I have drop. I wish I could call otterbox and get them to help but oh well.
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Wow tonight I dropped my phone and it spiderwebbed really bad too. And I have the best otterbox on it. And I dont have insurance on it. So it looks like you had a similar problem right? If I follow your guide I should be able to fix it myself? The phone still works perfectly just glass is smashed. I guess that I really dont have anything to lose right. I still cant belive that the otterbox failed. It was only a 3 foot fall I have drop. I wish I could call otterbox and get them to help but oh well.
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yes you will be able to fix it yourself if you listen and follow the video carefully and don't rush in this operation cause you might scratch the LCD digitier...and if your front glass is all shattered, use tape to hold them down before lift the front glass up or take them out in each piece if you feel comfortable in that way

Screen replacement

Hey I just recently broke my screen and I bought my phone last july. Its not completely broken but its shattered most of the screen and its incredibly annoying. Is there anyway I could get a new phone or get a cheap screen replacement within 30-50$ range? Or should I just go ahead and get a new phone?
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Tyler.Boston1 said:
Hey I just recently broke my screen and I bought my phone last july. Its not completely broken but its shattered most of the screen and its incredibly annoying. Is there anyway I could get a new phone or get a cheap screen replacement within 30-50$ range? Or should I just go ahead and get a new phone?
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If the digitalizer isn't damaged, replacing the glass only is cheap and easy. Look it up :good:
BWolf56 said:
If the digitalizer isn't damaged, replacing the glass only is cheap and easy. Look it up :good:
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How would I tell if the digitilizer is broken? It may look just like the glass is broken. If I didn't have my screen protector on I'm pretty sure it would fall apart
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How would I tell if the digitilizer is broken? It may look just like the glass is broken. If I didn't have my screen protector on I'm pretty sure it would fall apart
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If the screen usable? Any color/light bleed? Or color distortion/fading?
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If the screen usable? Any color/light bleed? Or color distortion/fading?
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Oh ok well then its still working
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Oh ok well then its still working
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Check out this thread for replacing your screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945494
I highly recommend against trying to replace just the glass. That is what I tried to do, but the LCD is glued to the digitizer which is glued to the glass. I didn't use enough heat and though I got through the edge tape holding the glass to the frame, I shattered the digitizer and LCD as well as busted through the menu buttons.
If you think you can do it, go for it. Not real tool intensive, but there will be lots of heat and the success rate is probably 50/50.
The next step from that is to replace the whole LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS. But that will set you back around $200. Same process, but you pretty much scrape the glass, digitizer and LCD from the metal frame. Lots of effort, lots of time, and little pieces of glass flying everywhere.
For about the same price, get the FRAME/LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS asssembly. It only requires removing a few screws, unhooking a couple of cables, and replacing the hole front end. It can be done with care in about 15 minutes.
If you do that, be sure you get the right model number. If you are on AT&T in the US, you'll need the i747. The i9300 may come up a few bucks less, but it's not compatible. Color doesn't matter - you can change now, if you want.
The biggest disadvantage of removing the glass only is the risk of getting dust inbetween the LCD and the glass front. With the other two methods, the LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS are already fused together. However, if you pull it off, no one will ever know you messed with it, and the warranty cheat won't be tampered with as it will be with a frame replacement.
According to the other post, you are still 13 months from an upgrade. That means around $450 to replace your S3 and $630 if you want to go the S4. For less than half that, you can get the frame replaced. I might even suggest that once you replace the frame, you spend that $10 to replace the glass and try it without any fear of consequences on the one you remove. If you do it well, you might could sell that assembly for $150-$200.
Good luck!
i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame
can you advise if a i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame? Mine is 747, I can see lots of posts on Ebay for screens with both 9300 and 747 compatible. Want to make sure before order.
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can you advise if a i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame? Mine is 747, I can see lots of posts on Ebay for screens with both 9300 and 747 compatible. Want to make sure before order.
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Lcd, digitizer, and glass are all identical except color. Once you see the word "frame", the model matters.
I just recently did this successfully. The key is a good source of heat and patience. I used a heat gun and it took me about thirty minutes to do. There are screens you can order that come with the little tools to use. Start heating it slowly and use the tools to take the glass off. Heat it until its relatively easy to get the glass off but do not over heat it! Keep going until all the glass is off. Once its off, apply some sticky tape (or you can use the tape that was already on the phone if you don't destroy it) and it will be good to go. Make sure that you take the protective paper off the glass you ordered.
Should you have any issues feel free to PM me.
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Repairing a cracked screen

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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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>
Kiresu said:
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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Replacement screen

What is the best site to get a replacement screen from? My digitizer is fine, just need the screen
Ouch!
Found one for 15, going to two tone my note 4
n00b1269 said:
Found one for 15, going to two tone my note 4
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Where did you find it?eBay?post a link and let us know after you install it if you recommend it,I like to have a back up screen laying around haven't seen any post on replacing one on note4 yet,surprisingly I havent had to replace a Samsung screen yet had s3,4,5,and now note4,I did replace the camera glass on S5 and the charging flap,got them from some site they came from Hong Kong or something but were OEM and cheap.
http://www.hytparts.com/005521-oem-replacement-outer-glass-lens-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4.html
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http://www.hytparts.com/005521-oem-replacement-outer-glass-lens-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4.html
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Nice that looks legit,please post back and let me know how long it took to receive it and what your thoughts are on it.
Will be ordering Thursday, there are four color options. I have the white, I'm going to do the black glass, with the white and chrome and black back I think.
That will look good,I have the white s3,black s4,white s5, I use all dark backgrounds if there's an option and dark wallpapers with the black note4, it just looks nicer to me, that's why I got black this time,but I'd put the white back on myn,I actually never saw the white one in person to be honest I'll have to take a look.
Good luck swapping just the glass, its fused to the digitizer.
deathshead said:
Good luck swapping just the glass, its fused to the digitizer.
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Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
djmouse said:
Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
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Sorry ididnt provide much detail but theres a video on youtube with a repair guy and he attempts to do a glass swap and breaks the digitizer from it being fused like the s3
djmouse said:
Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
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I'm sure Google can elaborate also.
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Martinjv71 said:
I'm sure Google can elaborate also.
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Thanks,were not here to be negative were here to learn and share,maybe he had a hands on experience, that's better then googling something most times, I already saw a tear down of the note4 but not the screen being taken off the digitizer but thanks again for being so helpful.
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Sorry ididnt provide much detail but theres a video on youtube with a repair guy and he attempts to do a glass swap and breaks the digitizer from it being fused like the s3
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Don't you just heat it like the rest to separate it? I assume its no different then replacing note 2 or 3 glass...
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bordman said:
Don't you just heat it like the rest to separate it? I assume its no different then replacing note 2 or 3 glass...
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That's the problem. I don't think you can. I'm paying $75 to get it fixed.
A blow dryer did the trick
n00b1269 said:
A blow dryer did the trick
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Got pics?
How did it turn out and where did you get the parts?
I don't have pics, I sold it literally the moment it was fixed. But I can say, the kit was 11.95 with amazon prime shipping. It was for the 910. The glass was cheap, but usable and came with tools. This lit used double sided tape, not loca and the glass didn't have a logo. I two toned it. I thought it would look better but just looked like knock off. But hey my buddy slapped down $690 and said he wants it so no complaints
Basically the concept is heating the glass so the adhesive between the digitizer and glass can be loose or let's say workable. I did this on my Galaxy Note 1 but kinda screwed up a bit. Trying to separate the glass from the digitizer is a pain on the butt because with what ever you use to separate it you can also risk scratching the digitizer. Also do not overheat as it can mess your screen up bad. Let's say all the job is cleanly done and you separated the glass still with the adhesive on the digitizer, put the new glass on the screen and with the heat gun/hair dryer put some heat on the glass to get the adhesive back to stikn mode. This is a simple but yet risky fix. In my experience with a new phone I'd pay the amount to get the screen fixed though idiots here in Georgia will try to rip you off saying you need a new digitizer as well. Hope it gives you a bit of info though look for vids about this before attempting on your own note 4
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They give you a clear wire between two rings to separate the screen. It was quite easy. Bunch of glue left over but rubbing alcohol and a light touch took care of that. The trick was to have someone else heating as you slowly work it. I think the fix would of looked a bit better with loca I feel.

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