Within the past month, I noticed some condensation in my screen. Last week, there was no more condensation, but I noticed a darker part on my screen that looked like the screen cover was actually sticking to the internal screen.
Soon, my touch screen stopped responding altogether. After toying with the phone for a while, I found that if I apply pressure to the side of the plastic cover, it bows the screen cover just enough that it breaks contact with the touch screen.
Earlier today, while messing with the touch screen cover, some adhesive got onto the actual interior touch screen and caused it to stop working. I used some Zeiss lens cleaner wipes on it, which removed most of the adhesive very well, but there is now an off color tint as if it is just slightly oily on the screen now.
What is the best way to clean the actual internal screen? Is it possible for me to buy a new screen cover and adhesive to re-seat it?
New touch screens can be found on eBay and there is a tutorial on replacing them. Google it.
I have googled it, and I do not need a new touch screen. I need a way to clean the touch screen, and a new thin plastic cover for it.
Do you mean a new screen guard?
Yes that's it. Pardon my ignorance of technical terms. My screen guard is slightly bent and it is missing the factory adhesive. Some of the adhesive from the screen guard got onto the screen. I can't figure out how to get the adhesive off of the screen so that the touch screen will work again.
Not sure what you are using for a screen guard, but AT$T sells a 3-pack for $5 that fits the Tilt 2/TP2 perfectly and leaves no adhesive residue.
Are you aware that the actual "screen" that you touch on the phone is only a thin sheet of plastic that is easily removed, and that the actual screen is a piece of glass under it?
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http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Digitizer-HTC-Pro-~Replacement/dp/B001LBPB88 <-- That is what I am talking about. It works fine, but the adhesive to seat that onto the phone smeared onto the actual screen glass. All I need is a way to clean adhesive off both without damaging the phone. Other than that, the phone works perfectly.
I'm very aware of it, that's why we use screen protectors. Like I said, you can buy a new one off eBay. Use a little acetone on a soft cloth to remove the adhesive. I'm done with your lousy attitude.
I am not trying to sound like I have a bad attitude, I am just confused and wondering if you think that I am saying that a 5.00 screen protector left residue on the screen, which isn't the case.
Don't blame me for your poor explanation of the issue. Notice I'm the only one that even tried to help you? Probably because others couldn't follow what you were describing. Anyway, I think you have enough info to handle it. Good luck.
Hello,
I dropped my One X the other day and the screen cracked in several places. I ordered an LCD and a new glass for the phone, but all the tutorials seem to stop once the phone gets taken apart. When I get the LCD, do I just put adhesive on the glass, stick it on, and put it back together? Or is there a different procedure I need to do?
Thanks.
LCD and glass should be bonded together, i.e., one unit, already.
When I ordered the LCD off Amazon, it didnt say that it came with glass. It would be great if it did though. If not, I still have an extra glass front. Would small drops of Gorilla Glue be strong enough to keep it adhered to the LCD panel?
Got one off of ebay, with S-pen mat included.
Glass is definitely not Gorilla, thicker than the original (can feel since home button seems sunken).
Somewhat annoying scratch within a week of having it can feel with my fingernail.
Somewhat regretting replacing the screen which had a crack in the corner (not too noticeable), but now this new screen is a 150 dollar waste. Worst the screen shattered when I removed it, so I can't put it back on.
Such a shame- warning to you guys
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
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For dry applies, look up the hinge method on Youtube, it makes applying screen protectors a breeze, and gets things perfect every time the first time. As far as dust goes, I recommend shining a LED flashlight around the screen, and using a piece of tape to spot remove every last bit of dust just prior to peeling the screen protector's 1st side up.
For wet applies, I find that I get better results by not using any soap, and just using water by itself. Less chance of it appearing cloudy or hazy after it dries. The key is to use liberal amounts of water to keep the protector sliding.
Every time I install one I screw it up so I finally gave up and just started picking them up at the AT&T store and let them do it. Ordered a mime ghost glass a while back and was heading down to the AT&T store to see if they would install it, but stopped at Radio Shack on the way there and those guys were more than willing to install it for me also. The guy said the mime is much easier to install because its more solid and not like those flimsy cheap ones you buy elsewhere. Seems most places that sell them aint got no problem installing them if they aint all tied up with other stuff.
Thats the problem. the cheap ones do not stick as well as the ones from good companies such as Spigen, MediaDevil, martin fields
glass protectors are the thing now, MIME feather glass from the USA is the best
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
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I would use the hinge method for placement, as far as the dust/dirt try the shower method. Run the shower for five minutes with the door closed on hot (allows steam to form). Turn off shower and allow the steam to settle (2-3) minutes, this pulls the dust and dander out of the air. Then apply the screen protector to the handset.DO NOT leave the handset in the bathroom while the rooms fills with steam or when it is settling. I did not believe this method would work but I have used it on my Rezound, Droid X, Nexus 7 tablet and my HTC One with dust/hair free installs.
I used to be clumsy at it, but now I fit mine flawlessly. I have done it with 3 phones and 2 tablets and all of them were bubble free. My rule, keep the device under a light so you can see the dust particles or anything else clearly. Wipe it with micro fiber (or use alcohol wipes if the surface is smudgy). Use a scotch tape to remove the dust particles, small strokes, even in the areas which look clean. It takes 2 minutes to cover the whole device. Align the screen protector across the edges and work your way down, making sure the sides align and are in straight line. You will get bubbles which you can then remove using a credit card by wiping them towards the edges. Works for me everytime.
I work at a cellphone store and whenever someone buys a screen protector we install them for free glass or plastic:laugh:
what I find is the easiest method of applying a film screen protector and worked for me for 2 years whilst working in a vodafone store is the following:
1) ensure the screen is clean of dust, a good cloth in a relatively clean environment does the job, if not do it near a boiling kettle.
2) before peeling off the first layer line the screen protector up along the top of the handset, where you would like it begin. (for the htc one, it would be just below the top speaker grill),
3) peel back the first layer only slightly, line and up press down adhesive side with the top of the handset, easiest done with the top of the handset facing away from you. (benefit of this is, you've pulled the whole thing off and it's less likely to catch dust if only a small part of the protector is visible to wilderness.
4) with the top of the protector adhered to your screen, swivel the phone around so the top is closest to you without letting the protector move from it's position,
5) from here, it is a simple task of taking a piece of cardboard or hard paper and gently push forward from the top, whilst slowing peeling back the bottom plastic until you're at the bottom.
6) you may have some small bubbles right on the bottom edge of your protector, just use your thumb or the paper to gently squeeze them out.
Works for me 90% of the time. Also depends somewhat on the quality of the protector. But I would recommend a Glas.Tr or MIME type protector.
I love that dust remover that came with the mime. I covered the whole screen, ripped it off and put the glass one on in less than a second.
I bought mine from mobilefun.com. Don't remember exactly which, but it was one of the "premium" ones (not cheapest). From a 5-pack I got it perfect on the 4th try! Be patient and read the insructions carefully (which I didn't before the 3rd try) hehe ...
OK, i read no instructions apart from which tab to pull of first on the protector, i cleaned the screen with the included cloth, no steamy room or anything, it took me five attempt's to get the protector in the right place and there were bubbles galore, but i managed to get them all out, no dust underneath that i can see so i wasted no screen protectors i still have two left.
John.
Three things are recommended, dust removing sticker, microfiber cloth and a room with heated vapor such as a bathroom, after you have showered(dont take device in during shower).
I got some cheap matte ones from eBay... They are truly awsome and fit the whole screen(you must be pro master on fittin screen protectors)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35084675949...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
My secret for fitting perfectly is to hold your screen down after wipin all the dust while getting the protector ready itself... Once I put it on without any dust under ir, I press it very hard and move it in direction where I need if not correctly positioned... When its just sticked on, you can still move it slighty - thats all it takes to get those 0,1mm right
Hi,
Just dropped my phone on the pavement and now my screen is cracked. The phone still works and I can still use the phone. It seems to have only cracked the oter glass.
I was wondering if I took off the top glass layer that got cracked, if my phone will still be responsive. I don't want to get it repaired since I'm getting a new phone in a month anway, but in the meantime, it would be nice if I can use my phone without those cracks all over the screen, which is why I want to know if I can just take out the glass layer.
I was thinking that I can use my extra screen protector as a temporary replacement for the glass screen that was cracked until I get my new phone.
I'm just scared that if I do take it out, my phone wont be responsive to touch anymore.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
The outer glass is practically fused to the digitizer. You won't be able to get it off. Also you can't use a screen protector as a replacement...