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Well, I'm an idiot

Hey everyone,
Just yesterday, I managed to somehow do this : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62874133/IMG_20120815_022135-1.jpg to my phone. However, the phone still registers the touch inputs even on the crack ( see : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62874133/Screenshot_2012-08-15-12-21-48.png ). Does this mean I just need a new lens as found here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Front...ltDomain_0&hash=item53ee3cff34#ht_1596wt_1165 ? Or do I need a new digitizer as found here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frame-LCD-T...000?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc82f3618 ?
Thanks so much.

ohhh that sucks!!
I got my screen broken too and like yours touchscreen was still working. I had to pay around $40 to the local repair shop to replace it.. i think new lens will be good enough for you.. but before you buy, go to a repair shop for checking i guess

shahadat said:
ohhh that sucks!!
I got my screen broken too and like yours touchscreen was still working. I had to pay around $40 to the local repair shop to replace it.. i think new lens will be good enough for you.. but before you buy, go to a repair shop for checking i guess
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I went to 5 repair shops and they said that they would need to change the entire thing so it would be around $190. Which shop did you go to? The touchscreen works fine, so does this mean that they are wrong?

If I'm not mistaken the "display" is glued to the digitizer, basically the glass is the digitizer. If you do plan to separate the screen from the glass I would be extremely cautious while doing so. As one mistake can scratch the display.

The Glass, digitizer and screen are glued together, afaik this is what the "super" means in AMOLED.
You might be able to separate them, but I don't know of anyone who had managed to.
Tbh your best bet is to replace the whole unit

Separating digitizer from glass would be plain hard,but your digitizer is still in one piece.you could try it,but it would be hard and you need to be very careful.if you suceed,buy just the glass,if you break the whole thing,pay for the total replacement,you end up with the same thing.
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Yes they are glued and you have to buy the set. When they get calibrated together its then set. Separating them gives the chance that you may not line up where you touch and that same point on the display.

Thanks so much for your replies!
Well, considering the fact that a new Galaxy Nexus is $300 at a local store, I'll pass on getting the new digitizer + lcd panel. Has anyone tried taking out the LCD and putting a new one? (Like this : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Front...6256&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=1&#ht_1290wt_1165 )? Does anyone know if it's still possible? I'd really like for this phone to be in perfect shape :/

Galaxy S3 Screen Replacement

Hello guys
I recently dropped my Galaxy S3 and cracked the screen. The actual screen is looking fine and I can still touch the crack and it responds fine what would I need to replace the screen.

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Genu...=8-14&keywords=i9300+digitizer&tag=gs3root-20
this is what some people say you need, along with a anywhere from 15-35 min of time depending on how thorough you wanna be with the glue
where as there are items like this on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/blue-Digiti...768?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c9354010

I seen at radio shack they can fix crack screens idk how long I just seen they have a f lyer out side saying they fix them just go to your local radio shack see whats up if not they will charge u like 200"to fix it 4 u
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The only way I was able to fix mine was to buy an lcd,digitizer and screen in one. Theyre all bonded together,you cant replace just the glass. Cost me 89.00 on ebay for part only

Screen replacement
sc2dave said:
The only way I was able to fix mine was to buy an lcd,digitizer and screen in one. Theyre all bonded together,you cant replace just the glass. Cost me 89.00 on ebay for part only
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Yeah the two parts are fused together. I read some stuff about cheap/fake gorrila glass units on ebay so I sent mine straight to Samsung for repair. Cost 180$ including shipping to and from. Even the "oem" screen digitizers cost 200–300 on Amazon or cell repair sites.

www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Disassembly-Assembly/9413/1

toukhang said:
Yeah the two parts are fused together. I read some stuff about cheap/fake gorrila glass units on ebay so I sent mine straight to Samsung for repair. Cost 180$ including shipping to and from. Even the "oem" screen digitizers cost 200–300 on Amazon or cell repair sites.
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If you are close by, i can repair it for you. It's pretty easy. Just gotta buy the 88.00 part.

toukhang said:
Yeah the two parts are fused together. I read some stuff about cheap/fake gorrila glass units on ebay so I sent mine straight to Samsung for repair. Cost 180$ including shipping to and from. Even the "oem" screen digitizers cost 200–300 on Amazon or cell repair sites.
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Did you get yours back yet? I sent my phone in a few days ago. I just wanted to see how they did on the replacement.
Thanks,

samwilki said:
Hello guys
I recently dropped my Galaxy S3 and cracked the screen. The actual screen is looking fine and I can still touch the crack and it responds fine what would I need to replace the screen.
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Sorry to hear that. You can get part and fix it yourself. Save some buck or take it to bestbuy or radioshack.

I am also sending mine in for fixing. What I would like to know is if they will replace the metal frame that goes around the phone mine has a big dent from the fall I think its called the bezel? Anyone know if this gets replaced when samsaung fixes the screen.
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sc2dave said:
If you are close by, i can repair it for you. It's pretty easy. Just gotta buy the 88.00 part.
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Which item is that exactly?? I've done iphone screens, mytouch screens is this one similar?

I send my in before and all they do is send u a refurnish
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samwilki said:
Hello guys
I recently dropped my Galaxy S3 and cracked the screen. The actual screen is looking fine and I can still touch the crack and it responds fine what would I need to replace the screen.
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Dont pay anymore than $25 for a digitizer.

eggnoodle said:
Did you get yours back yet? I sent my phone in a few days ago. I just wanted to see how they did on the replacement.
Thanks,
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Yeah it took a good week. It looks and feels like brand new. They even replaced the button at the bottom. And about the comment of just getting good a refurbished one in return... Check your serial afterward. I got my original phone back. And to folks who offer to fix these my main concern is genuine oem parts. Some ppl have said after they fix there's the phone simply doesn't feel like it's oem state.

Dose anyone know if I can replace only the digitizer?? All the tutorials I see online is replacement of LCD and Digitizer..
Digitizers are $25 on ebay Digitizer and LCDs are over $200...
After further investigation I found out why you can't replace just the glass..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8gezSdKv4&feature=youtu.be

Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Repair
Acutally there are several tutorials on just replacing the screen. It is a bit tedious and will require patience but is very doable. From all I see, the outer metal/chrome/etc frame is part of the digitizer is and will not be part of the screen only replacement. Screen assemblies alone are around $30 on Ebay

This might help: How to replace JUST the glass on a Galaxy SIII

sc2dave said:
The only way I was able to fix mine was to buy an lcd,digitizer and screen in one. Theyre all bonded together,you cant replace just the glass. Cost me 89.00 on ebay for part only
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link? I need one now.

the price for the replace screen is so expensive

YOU CANNOT JUST REPLACE THE GLASS OR JUST REPLACE THE LCD! THEY ARE FUSED TOGETHER!
IN ORDER TO UNFUSE THEM YOU NEED AN OVEN DESIGNED JUST FOR THAT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO IT ON YOUR OWN!
Buying just the glass is a scam and will not work!!!!!!!! YOU MUST BUY THE GLASS WITH THE LCD FUSED TO IT ALREADY!

[Q] Huge crack across screen!Need some advice.

Dropped my phone on asphalt today and got a big hairline crack across the screen . (Attached pics)
It really hurts cause i always baby this phone and just the rush to get to work and in my car, completely missed my pocket.
The screen is still responsive to touch and seems to be working normal thank god the lcd screen wasnt damaged and the digitizer didn't shatter.
Got a few questions t
1) just wanted to clarify that the digitizer lies ontop the LCD screen?
2) and that is all that needs replacing?(from damage seen in the pics)
3) also mine is branded just HTC(no carrier, so it's international GSM version?)
4) would it matter if i bought a replacement digitizer meant for the at&t version or not?
5) should be getting a one x that had some water damage and is no longer working. would the digitizer from this phone be a viable option for me to use as a replacement or should i just order the part online.( I really want it replaced fast and if i have to order the replacement it will take about a week to 2 weeks to arrive in my country
so apparently i can't attach any urls until i make 10 posts or i'd show u guys the part i wanted to order but its basically just a screen digitizer from ebay with tools needed for about $17.86.(is that cheap, good or expensive price considering the item + tools)
can you guys please search for it on ebay?the title of the post/part is Touch Screen Digitizer Glass Lens Replacement For HTC One X S720 + Free Tools
the link above is the item i'm looking to order for replacement. is it the right part i'm looking at?and would that be all i need or is there anything else i should add?also quality wise would it be top pick or are there any better options available?
Attached some pics also.Advice would be greatly appreciated.

You are unlikely to be able to separate the digitizer and lcd without damaging the LCD.
A water damaged phone may have a water damaged screen.
Search one of the other broken screen threads for more information.

I've replaced several screens on captivate.easiest way is get replacement(LCD+digetizer) from ebay,Google procedure.watch or read as many times as needed to feel confident to take apart phone.the hardest part is seperating LCD from phone(they use adhesive to secure LCD to phone).I used razor to carefully cut adhesive.
Most components are plug&play.just follow guide completely,u should be fine.
My LCD was $85 on ebay.good luck.
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Difference between broken screen, broken LCD and broken digitizer?

Hey guys, this is my first post and unfortunately it's a somber one.I am not sure where to put this so I put it in Q&A.
I had my phone less than 12 hours and the screen shattered the first time it touch the ground. I have insurance through AT&T, but the deductible is 200.
I have noticed that ebay sells the screen by itself for like 35 bucks, but I'm not sure if it's JUST the screen that is broken. What's the difference between a broken screen, lcd and/or digitizer?
Would I be able to get away with replacing just the screen? Do I need to replace the digitizer as well? Would I be better off going through insurance and paying 200, ugh?
I'm so bummed and I'm not sure what to do.

bucncane said:
Hey guys, this is my first post and unfortunately it's a somber one.I am not sure where to put this so I put it in Q&A.
I had my phone less than 12 hours and the screen shattered the first time it touch the ground. I have insurance through AT&T, but the deductible is 200.
I have noticed that ebay sells the screen by itself for like 35 bucks, but I'm not sure if it's JUST the screen that is broken. What's the difference between a broken screen, lcd and/or digitizer?
Would I be able to get away with replacing just the screen? Do I need to replace the digitizer as well? Would I be better off going through insurance and paying 200, ugh?
I'm so bummed and I'm not sure what to do.
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If ur glass is broken u can still see your screen... if glass plus digitizer is broken screen will not work I'm pretty sure... It goes glass, adhesive, digitizer, adhesive and then frame if I'm correct.
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Dropped-> Cracked Screen-> No response to touch

I am presuming I'm hosed, and replacing the glass will not get me going, given that not only is the screen cracked, but no response to touch.
Is that the case?

ewingr said:
I am presuming I'm hosed, and replacing the glass will not get me going, given that not only is the screen cracked, but no response to touch.
Is that the case?
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The glass covering the LCD is the digitizer. If it doesn't respond to touch, the digitizer or the internal digitizer connection to the mobo could be damaged.
Can you see any images? If not, you would need to replace the LCD as well.
Replacing the LCD and digitzer is not guaranteed to get the phone going because there could be internal damage.

ewingr said:
I am presuming I'm hosed, and replacing the glass will not get me going, given that not only is the screen cracked, but no response to touch.
Is that the case?
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The display unit has three layers bonded together. The LCD, a digitizer and the exterior glass. If you can see a normal picture, but there is no response to touch it sounds like your digitizer is broken as well as the exterior glass. just replacing the exterior glass will not fix the touch problem. You're probably looking at about $100 in labour either way, plus parts. The glass is cheap, $5 or $10 on Ebay or Amazon. But the digitizer is another $50 - $150, so it may be cost prohibitive to repair your phone unless you are doing the repair yourself.
If you are really lucky, it could just be a loose connection, but I'll bet that your digitizer needs to be replaced. Another possible option worth exploring is to phone Samsung and ask if they have a flat rate for out of warranty repairs. They do in some areas and that may turn out to be your best option. If you end up doing that, note that you'll actually get a replacement i.e. refurbished phone, not your original phone returned to you after being repaired.
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Thanks. I suspect you are right. I'm going to go the insurance route then.