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Cracked my glass tonight.

Any suggestions on how to go about fixing/repairing it?
Screen and buttons seem top be fine, just the glass that needs fixing.
Would live to great some success stories on the same. I need my evo healthy!
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Just replace it yourself.
I replaced the glass and digitizer on an iPhone 3g once and it was pretty easy. I just had to pull off the glass with a suction cup and the pull out any pieces of the cracked glass (heat gun or hair dryer helps alot) then connect the ribbon and place the new glass on by peeling off the paper backing and placing it on the frame. They have adhesive on the back so no gluing or anything like that. The Evo's look like they work the exact same way and the replacements can be found on ebay for $26
I tried to post the link for ebay but it would let me. Just search it.

the evo has the screen, bezel, lcd, and digitizer all in one component, so it should be a little harder. i've never done it, but i think you unscrew the torex screws under the battery cover, then just pull off the screen/bezel/lcd/digitizer.

Why not see if the store will still repair it for $35 like they were doing not too long ago?

Checked with Sprint Store, they said they no longer do screen repairs. My only recourse with them would be to buy a new EVO at retail, since I dont have a protection plan.
I found a cell repair store at the mall that will do it for $100, and guarantee their work.
I also found replacement parts for as cheap as $45, there are also youtube videos showing how to disassemble the beast. And I do mean disassemble, you have to take it basically completely apart to get at the screen, thanks to how the bezel works. Would also need to purchase a T5 torx head screw driver. It doesn't look to be too hard, but its definitely not something I would ever want to screw up.
All things considered, I'll go for warrantied work at the mall shop. But just wanted to post my findings for anyone else searching for this in the future.

They no longer do screen repairs period? So if u have TEP and come in with a broken screen, do they order you a free refurb, or make you go through Assurion for $100?
If they replace it free under warranty and your cool with a refurb, just add TEP on your line. All you need to do is activate any Sprint phone on your line. Call in and add TEP to your line. Then swap bacj to the EVO use it for 2 days and take it in for repair.
That's all I did, when I wanted the screen repaired on my old TP2 before I sold it. Activated, added TEP, took it in and got a refurb 2 days later. Of course, this is if you want a refurb and if they will replace it free.
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KB112 said:
They no longer do screen repairs period? So if u have TEP and come in with a broken screen, do they order you a free refurb, or make you go through Assurion for $100?
If they replace it free under warranty and your cool with a refurb, just add TEP on your line. All you need to do is activate any Sprint phone on your line. Call in and add TEP to your line. Then swap bacj to the EVO use it for 2 days and take it in for repair.
That's all I did, when I wanted the screen repaired on my old TP2 before I sold it. Activated, added TEP, took it in and got a refurb 2 days later. Of course, this is if you want a refurb and if they will replace it free.
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Sprint will tell you to go through Asurion. I just had to do this recently, but I was fortunate enough to get a brand new phone from them instead of a refurb.
OP = Replacing parts is not as easy as you see in the Youtube videos. You can't tell if the LCD is cracked along with the digitizer until you take it apart, so you may need the LCD and not know it. The LCD/digitizer combo will run you $60-$70, so if the mall will fix it for $100 with parts, labor and warranty, I would go that route, too.

rugedraw said:
Sprint will tell you to go through Asurion. I just had to do this recently, but I was fortunate enough to get a brand new phone from them instead of a refurb.
OP = Replacing parts is not as easy as you see in the Youtube videos. You can't tell if the LCD is cracked along with the digitizer until you take it apart, so you may need the LCD and not know it. The LCD/digitizer combo will run you $60-$70, so if the mall will fix it for $100 with parts, labor and warranty, I would go that route, too.
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I know I seem to be advertising a lot lol but for cheaper than that I can sell you the LCD and digitizer all together already pre put together with the plastic direct form htc manufacturing...like I told ruge as he probably remembers things may not be so easy as thought out before you attempt it, stupid things can go wrong and you can end up wasting your money

[Q] Good place to go if broken screen?

I've searched around a bit, anyone got some good recommendations for buying a replacement screen and a guide on how to do it?

Is this all you need for a cracked screen?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HTC-EVO-4G-...702690?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230a0125a2

That's the digitizer only (the glass on top of your screen), if that is what you need then this should help:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
I found it really hard to remove, even after heating the glue holding the digitizer down, I replaced mine with a full housing with screen and digitizer already assembled. It's more expensive but much easier.
Or you could go to your local Sprint Repair Center and see what they can do for you.

petemills8 said:
That's the digitizer only (the glass on top of your screen), if that is what you need then this should help:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC-Evo-4G-Teardown/2979/1
I found it really hard to remove, even after heating the glue holding the digitizer down, I replaced mine with a full housing with screen and digitizer already assembled. It's more expensive but much easier.
Or you could go to your local Sprint Repair Center and see what they can do for you.
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If the screen still works but the grass is cracked then what do I need? What is the digitizer?

DanBergundy said:
If the screen still works but the grass is cracked then what do I need? What is the digitizer?
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Look at the link I gave with the the tear down. That should explain it.
ETA: Basically, there is an LCD screen that displays the graphics, and overlaid on top of it is the digitizer that lets you interact with the LCD screen.

If you have insurance just take it to sprint and they will replace it for freeeee! If you don't sorry for taking up space.

evoman said:
If you have insurance just take it to sprint and they will replace it for freeeee! If you don't sorry for taking up space.
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No insurance!

insurance or not they could fix it for about $80, get your own digitizer and they might do it for labor only.
if a sprint store wont do it those other "cellphone" stores usually can but youre looking at $150-200
i bought 2 digitizers for $45 (1 wide cable 1 small cable) at a sprint store they changed it for me and took the other digitizer as payment.

DanBergundy said:
No insurance!
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Sprint store fixed mine for $35, no insurance. I was also rooted and they were like, we arent supposed to work on it if its rooted, so next time bring it in not rooted.
In addition, they replaced the whole front of my phone. Light leakage I had from below the buttons? Gone. Volume rocker a little creaky? Gone. Power button wear on the graphic? Gone. Small signs of wear on the side of the bezel? Gone. Hotspot on my LCD? Gone. It was worth the $35 for all that jazz, not to mention fixing my glass.
The replacement front they put on had a bad ear speaker, so I brought it back the next day, stock as can be. And they fixed that for free.
10 min later I was re-rooted and nandroid-backed-up back and rolling.
Definitely check with a sprint store first. I actually had to talk to two different people at different times to get them to admit that they could look at it (possibly first one was uninformed? Not sure).

I've taken my evo apart before. Removing the glass is a pain in the ass. I don't recommend it.
What you need is to just replace the LCD. It comes as a unit. If you look at your Evo, you will see a line completely around the sides. Dividing the "top" and "bottom". Popping off the battery cover and a few screws in the back and you will have the whole screen off in a minute. I personally haven't checked for replacement parts or the price of this LCD unit.
But IMO this will be the easiest and quickest way for you to do it.

Awesome, thanks a ton! It's for my brother. I will relay the message and post back with results.

Broken screen/digitizer

I unfortunately dropped my Desire this morning and managed to break the glass/digitizer.
Can anyone recommend a repairer preferably in the north East, UK.
I have seen replacement digitizers already fitted into the front housing for £19.99 on a well known auction site.
Looking at videos on how to replace the digitizer it doesn't look too difficult just looks intricate and unsure if i should have a go at replacing or just take it to a local repairer.
What's everyone's opinions?
Thanks

In the past I've found buying the digitizer and then getting a shop to fit it best for me
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i did it last week, not bad for a copy digitizer.
little fiddly but if u take your time and be careful, you should be fine
there is a photo show on youtube somewhere, gives u a better breakdown.
ayu452.blogspot.com/2011/11/htc-desireg7-screen-replacement.html
found this even better than the one i saw originally...
its a video
youtube.com/watch?v=sXZqIjtFoAU&feature=related

I did exactly the same a few months ago and took the route of buying a replacement and fitting myself.
I have to be honest there were a few moments when I thought that was a mistake and I should have taken it to a shop. I found it VERY fiddly and was convinced i was going to break it, the insides are really delicate.
If you decide to do it, get as many instructions from google, youtube as you can and read/watch them all before starting. I seem to remember the ones I followed ware unclear at a certain stage. The ones from ayu452 look good tho. Have the right tools and allow plenty of time. Good Luck.

Just wondering if its worth buying this to avoid removing the digitizer from fascia?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220871890...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1674wt_1037
Whats peoples opinions on it?

Yeah may as well. Will make it easier. I may even do that just to get rid of scratches on digitizer and fascia

Ive ordered that digitizer with fascia off above auction website link
A local phone repair guy said he would fit it for £20 just gotta decide if i should let him fit it then if he messes up its his responsibility ??

That was my reason behind doing that. Still much cheaper than if you asked HTC to do it.

Digitizer arrived next day in post.
Looks good quality with black surround rather than that bronze colour. Like it
Took it to my local phone repair guy who fitted it.
Hit power button phone booted up, one BIG problem.. the digitizer wasnt working!
He checked all connections again and concluded the digitizer was DOA.
Not good and still without my phone.
Have let the phone guy order a digitizer himself as im going to have to return faulty one for refund.
Hopefully it should be sorted today.

Good luck.

New digitizer fitted and working perfect!
Credit to Paul ThePhoneGuy repairer in Durham who sorted it for me.
Just realised I need a new speaker now. It must have damaged it when it was dropped.
Thats a minor job though. Just pleased phone is working again.

Good news!

rootSU said:
Good news!
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Yeah. Just pleased to have it back working again.

[Q] Cracked Camera Lens Replacement

Today, I dropped my S3 from about waist height bottom down, and the camera lens cracked. First of all, I'm extremely disappointed as it never fell from very high, AND it was momentarily suspended by my headphone cord before hitting the ground. Terrible. Anyways, I'm looking to buy a replacement part for the cracked lens, but am unsure of a few things.
What replacement part am I supposed to buy exactly? Looking through eBay, I saw a part that costs about $15 which replaces like the whole entire plastic back (underneath the battery case), including the camera lens. I also saw a replacement part for the entire camera itself which was about $45. Which one do I get (Please say the $15 one)? Also, does it matter if the part says it's built for the i9300 model? Or is it the same as our T999 one? Thanks a lot for your help.
Oh, if anyone knows anything about whether or not I can get the part warrantied by Mobilicity or Samsung, please let me know.

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Today, I dropped my S3 from about waist height bottom down, and the camera lens cracked. First of all, I'm extremely disappointed as it never fell from very high, AND it was momentarily suspended by my headphone cord before hitting the ground. Terrible. Anyways, I'm looking to buy a replacement part for the cracked lens, but am unsure of a few things.
What replacement part am I supposed to buy exactly? Looking through eBay, I saw a part that costs about $15 which replaces like the whole entire plastic back (underneath the battery case), including the camera lens. I also saw a replacement part for the entire camera itself which was about $45. Which one do I get (Please say the $15 one)? Also, does it matter if the part says it's built for the i9300 model? Or is it the same as our T999 one? Thanks a lot for your help.
Oh, if anyone knows anything about whether or not I can get the part warrantied by Mobilicity or Samsung, please let me know.
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The device should still be under warranty and they will charge for it.
The back part for $15 would be your best get if it's only the glass that is cracked. I wouldn't buy the whole camera piece since it's built for a different chipset.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-CAMERA-LENS-Cover-Bezel-CHASSIS-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-black-/280969953710?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416b1d41ae
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Replacement-Back-Camera-Lens-Flex-Cable-Tool-Samsung-i9300-Galaxy-S3-ZVFC497-/380464898667?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589579a26b
Thanks for the reply. Do you think it's under Samsung or carrier warranty?

If you bought insurance, it would be. Samsung would probably ask you to send it to their svc center to get an estimate but that means time without the phone.
p.s. no case on the phone?

****e, didn't do anything like that. :/ Looks like I'm stuck with self repair. I didn't have a case because I wasn't expecting it to break that easily.. I remember having the HTC Incredible S and dropping it on purpose to show people how durable it was.
Just to clarify, that $15 plastic part will have a new camera glass?

Amartier said:
****e, didn't do anything like that. :/ Looks like I'm stuck with self repair. I didn't have a case because I wasn't expecting it to break that easily.. I remember having the HTC Incredible S and dropping it on purpose to show people how durable it was.
Just to clarify, that $15 plastic part will have a new camera glass?
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Sorry to hi-jack your thread, but i'm curious about the same replacement piece..
can anyone confirm the entire piece from the i9300 will fit the t999 with no issue? they look pretty much identical

I just messaged the eBay seller of the chassis replacement part. I can confirm that it comes with a lens cover to replace the cracked one. When I was watching the teardown video for the GS3, I saw that the part I want to replace has 3G/Network connectors on it. If the international part is used as a replacement part, our phone's might not work since the two variants use different network frequencies and all.

Amartier said:
I just messaged the eBay seller of the chassis replacement part. I can confirm that it comes with a lens cover to replace the cracked one. When I was watching the teardown video for the GS3, I saw that the part I want to replace has 3G/Network connectors on it. If the international part is used as a replacement part, our phone's might not work since the two variants use different network frequencies and all.
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I also have a Galaxy S3 that I dropped today, cracking the back-side lens cover. My phone is an AT & T version, 4G. I'm not sure what "connectors" have to do wiith taking pictures, but does it look like the part described WON'T work for my 4G phone? Please advise.

CalifWoman said:
I also have a Galaxy S3 that I dropped today, cracking the back-side lens cover. My phone is an AT & T version, 4G. I'm not sure what "connectors" have to do wiith taking pictures, but does it look like the part described WON'T work for my 4G phone? Please advise.
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The connectors have nothing to do with taking pictures, as the replacement part replaces just the camera glass. I'm just afraid that data will stop working properly or something like that if the connectors aren't right.

Back Glass Replacement - easy? hard?

Ok, my fault entirely. My Sony ZL went 4.5 years without me damaging it, with no case. My Pixel 2 ZL didn't make it 3 weeks.
It landed on the top right corner, and there is a small star there open in the center. Not terribly noticeable, but definitely an opening that would allow water in, and maybe over time it might spread and come apart.
I don't mind paying to get it fixed. UBREAKIFIX is the repair site for Google and says $79.
But they don't have parts.
The bigger deal is this: One said they had to do a complete teardown from the front to get to it, and complete reassembly. Another I called said it was simply the back glass, pop off, glue on a new one.
The latter makes me feel a lot more comfortable doing it; a complete teardown makes me worry the cure is worse than the disease, whether they really can get it together again and seal it well. I might be more tempted to try to seal just that star, rather than have them open up every seal and seam and (more than likely) have mine be the XL2 they have seen at that store.
Anyone know for sure?
Is the back glass replaceable without a complete teardown?
Good/bad experiences with ubreakifix (do they train their staff well? I realize it's a franchise so it's somewhat luck of the draw by store).

not sure if it will help you....
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Google+Pixel+2+XL+Teardown/98093#s180064

I have been fixing phones for a long time, this fix is extremely easy if you would have the part available, unfortunately, nor eBay or Amazon seem to have it.

@uicnren thanks, I had seen it, didn't help much as I only found the put-together and it started with a full teardown. @tatico28, thanks - does that mean the glass does come off by itself, without removing/releasing anything from the front? As I mentioned, I'm happy to have someone else do it, and pay for it, I just don't want to have a new phone look like a 3 year old playing with glue from an incompetent repair. I'm also game to do it myself if I had parts and instructions (I've done lots of electronic repairs, but generally ones that open with screwdriver, not pry bars).

Yes, you definitely need a heat gun ? and a pry tool.

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Yes, you definitely need a heat gun and a pray tool.
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"Pray" tool... pun intended, or good typo, but perfect wording.

My back glass broke Day 2 of owning it...waited two weeks for the part to arrive at ubreakifix. Just the glass was replaced for $79 in about 30-45 mins and good as new again with full Google warranty in place. I did check out a couple of ubreakifix locations nearby before I got it done...I would advise you do so as well since I did not get a good vibe from the first place when the person told me it will take 3-4 hours and he has to consult videos and manuals to do it...
The other Google authorized repair partner is puls.com but they said they do not repair the back glass yet.
Good luck!

@hammer7t, thank you very much, that's what I wanted to hear. I do have several stores down here, think I will wait for the holiday to be over and maybe more to get parts, and shop around.

For the least invasive process possible, try using an automotive windshield repair kit.

UBREAKIFIX repaired it yesterday in about 20 minutes, looks like new.

https://youtu.be/u9SVsdX94uM
He removed the back glass near the end.

@stevemw, thanks, that's much better than the last one I looked at. So it appears that back glass is not just a piece of glass, but includes the covers for the camera and flash rather than just fitting around them?
Regardless, it does leave the impression the phone is generally built to be serviceable.

Yes -- spare parts should be available soon. Why not try a case for now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07475C1VT/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. As mentioned, they had plenty of spares, and it is fixed. Though I do like the looks of that case, and might give it a try.

Linwood.Ferguson said:
UBREAKIFIX repaired it yesterday in about 20 minutes, looks like new.
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Did they say anything about the water/dust resistance being in tact.

pEpSi_GrEeN said:
Did they say anything about the water/dust resistance being in tact.
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They claimed it would have no impact and it was still warrantied as they were authorized by google.

Hello!
Does someone has replace the galss at home?
From the teardown picture is clear:
- you need a heat gun
- you need a pry tool
- the camera and the flash lenses are sticky with the glass
https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Zm4SEMDJK6jbxDUB.huge
Remove the back glass seems easy, but how about remove the lenses from the glass and how to remount them on the replacement glass?
Thnaks

Bumping this, I'm in the same boat.
Not even a week and I cracked my backglass. I too am interested in the lens removal.
Is there any parts available that have this attached already? I've no problem doing it myself, just need as much info as possible.
Cheers.

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Bumping this, I'm in the same boat.
Not even a week and I cracked my backglass. I too am interested in the lens removal.
Is there any parts available that have this attached already? I've no problem doing it myself, just need as much info as possible.
Cheers.
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I have not found any replacement lenses or back glass with lenses already installed.
Watching youtube videos I saw that old pixel 1 have only the flash lens and it was simply stuck in the back glass hole.

Just to laugh...
I wrote to official Google assistance here in Italy to have information about the back glass replacement.
The answer was: 232Euro + VAT (about 280Euro) to repair the phone and 20/25 days to wait...
But, the most amazing thing is that the price of the only examination (in the case i don't want to repair) is 77Euro + VAT ( about 92Euro).
Dear Google...you are crazy...