Broke my screen - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II

Going to replace it soon. Question is, can I re-use the factory adhesive, or should I buy a roll of new adhesive?
Who's done this before?

raduque said:
Going to replace it soon. Question is, can I re-use the factory adhesive, or should I buy a roll of new adhesive?
Who's done this before?
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I just replaced the glass on one wed and the adhesive will mess up when u heat the glass and seperate it from the screen. I cleaned it with alcohol after i rubbed it off with my fingers. Im not sure what others are using to hold the glass down but i used double sided scotch poster tape. I folded half a half then once i stuck it to the glass i cut what was left on the edges. Then when i put it back together i heated around the sides with a hair dryer (same thing i used to seperate the glass from the screen) to heat the glue on the tape and rubbed the edges. I did that like four times just to make sure it stuck. It held rly good and the screen was very responsive and is still working great. Just be sure when u seperate u dont rip the ribbon at the bottom where the home button is. Good luck its not that hard to do just go slow seperating so u dont trash the screen.
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I bought a roll of 3m tape that was listed as recommended to buy with the glass by Amazon.

raduque said:
I bought a roll of 3m tape that was listed as recommended to buy with the glass by Amazon.
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Man i tried the 3m at first as u can see in the pic and i cldnt get the screen flush! Maybe i was doin somthing wrong but it was just to thick. This was my first and only one ive done but i always follow up with the phones i fix and she said it was working great.i told her to try and pry on it a little with her nail and she said it was solid.
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Well, I will find out how it works around the middle of August, since both things are coming from Taiwan or wherever.

raduque said:
Well, I will find out how it works around the middle of August, since both things are coming from Taiwan or wherever.
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Cool ill check back and see how it went. I got the glass and tools from cali in 2 days off ebay for 16 bucks just fyi
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fleurdelisxliv said:
Cool ill check back and see how it went. I got the glass and tools from cali in 2 days off ebay for 16 bucks just fyi
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It was $8 for both the glass, which came with a set of tools, and the tape so.. *shrug*

raduque said:
It was $8 for both the glass, which came with a set of tools, and the tape so.. *shrug*
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Awesome, u got the better deal but she didnt wanta wait! The repair shop wanted to charge her like 375 to do it
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Is the replacement screen/glass bought off Ebay same quality as original glass? (Official or Knockoff?)

vampirexhunter said:
Is the replacement screen/glass bought off Ebay same quality as original glass? (Official or Knockoff?)
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It says samsung and looks the same! The one thing i found was the settings and back button werent cut through so its just solid white no lights
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Hmm really. Wonder if theyre all same? Wouldnt be completely the same without the lights. Better than a broken screen tho XD
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vampirexhunter said:
Hmm really. Wonder if theyre all same? Wouldnt be completely the same without the lights. Better than a broken screen tho XD
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Im not sure thats the only one ive done but she likes it better like that! Im with you though its just not the same
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I have a question. I replaced my screen and every thing went smooth as butter but the only thing that bugs me is that the sceen sticks a little to the LCD. Was I suppose to put something in between the screen and LCD? Hope I said that right. Thanks for any help.
MaxmumEvo/SGN2/ CleanRom2.0

Any links on the kits you all have purchased?
Mine was dropped and shattered. There are a few very small blue tint marks on the screen now. Im guessing that means the actual lcd screen is damaged?
I think I can live with the tiny blue areas. I would like to replace the glass though.
Any to stay away from?
Thanks in advance

Anyone have instructions and list of tools needed?
Phone: Galaxy Note II - SGH-i317M* Provider: Telus Rom: CleanRom Ace 4.8 (Android 4.1.2) Kernel: Stock Recovery: TWRP
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Maximumevo said:
I have a question. I replaced my screen and every thing went smooth as butter but the only thing that bugs me is that the sceen sticks a little to the LCD. Was I suppose to put something in between the screen and LCD? Hope I said that right. Thanks for any help.
MaxmumEvo/SGN2/ CleanRom2.0
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The one i fixed i didnt put anything under it!
fifty3 said:
Any links on the kits you all have purchased?
Mine was dropped and shattered. There are a few very small blue tint marks on the screen now. Im guessing that means the actual lcd screen is damaged?
I think I can live with the tiny blue areas. I would like to replace the glass though.
Any to stay away from?
Thanks in advance
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Just check ebay
Gucci.Nexus said:
Anyone have instructions and list of tools needed?
Phone: Galaxy Note II - SGH-i317M* Provider: Telus Rom: CleanRom Ace 4.8 (Android 4.1.2) Kernel: Stock Recovery: TWRP
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Small phillips head and a guitar pick. I used a hair dryer to heat the glue to get the glass off
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I got the screen replacement off ebay. Came with all the tools you need. Used the NUWAVE top to heat up the phone. Lol. No dryer. It worked perfectly.
MaxmumEvo/SGN2/ CleanRom2.0

Theres a thread here of an adhesive that has to go between the glass and lcd or you can possibly damage the lcd if you press to hard.
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Maximumevo said:
I got the screen replacement off ebay. Came with all the tools you need. Used the NUWAVE top to heat up the phone. Lol. No dryer. It worked perfectly.
MaxmumEvo/SGN2/ CleanRom2.0
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Can u post a link to the kit please?
Phone: Galaxy Note II - SGH-i317M* Provider: Telus Rom: CleanRom Ace 4.8 (Android 4.1.2) Kernel: Stock Recovery: TWRP
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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.
KillaHurtz said:
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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yeislak said:
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?
Ayodeji13 said:
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/
shnn2011 said:
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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yeislak said:
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.
yeislak said:
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

Replace cracked glass

Hi
My partner has cracked the glass on the screen of her note 2. I was going to fix it for her but I'm looking for somone with experience fixing the note 2. I recently fixed a cracked screen on my galaxy s 3 by replacing just the glass on the front and using the same lcd etc. It only cost me £25. Is the same repair possible on the note 2 or is it constructed differently? I've had a look online and you can buy the glass from various places.
Thanks
Steve
steevwatson said:
Hi
My partner has cracked the glass on the screen of her note 2. I was going to fix it for her but I'm looking for somone with experience fixing the note 2. I recently fixed a cracked screen on my galaxy s 3 by replacing just the glass on the front and using the same lcd etc. It only cost me £25. Is the same repair possible on the note 2 or is it constructed differently? I've had a look online and you can buy the glass from various places.
Thanks
Steve
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Did the new replacement fit perfectly as it was before?
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Unfortunately, the glass is glued onto the touchscreen which makes it more difficult. Though I've seen somebody posting about fixing it anyway, involving a heat gun to get the glue off, but couldn't find the post on Tapatalk. Perhaps if you search around.
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bushako said:
Did the new replacement fit perfectly as it was before?
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In my galaxy s3 it looked good as new.
Thanks
Steve
adytum said:
Unfortunately, the glass is glued onto the touchscreen which makes it more difficult. Though I've seen somebody posting about fixing it anyway, involving a heat gun to get the glue off, but couldn't find the post on Tapatalk. Perhaps if you search around.
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On the GS3 the glass was only glued around the edges of the touchscreen. I was hoping it was the same for the note. I'll have an other look online everything I found for the note was about replacing the whole screen. Loads of info and vids for replacing the galaxy s 3 glass tho. Thats what made me wonder if it was more complicated for the note. I'm still tempted to try it. Worst case is I have to replace the whole screen which I would have to do anyway
Thanks
Steve
Let me know if you are doing this soon
I have gathered all the pieces and tools to repair mine (glass lens, heat gun, pry tools, etc) and have planned to do it on wednesday.
However, I could not find anyone on the internet that have acheived it yet. I hope it's possible
Here's a useful video that may help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM
Here is my redneck method. You may need a bigger knife.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039145
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steevwatson said:
On the GS3 the glass was only glued around the edges of the touchscreen. I was hoping it was the same for the note. I'll have an other look online everything I found for the note was about replacing the whole screen. Loads of info and vids for replacing the galaxy s 3 glass tho. Thats what made me wonder if it was more complicated for the note. I'm still tempted to try it. Worst case is I have to replace the whole screen which I would have to do anyway
Thanks
Steve
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Lucky, mine was glued 100% on the AMOLED display and all. I managed to fix it though, be careful when applying the new superglue to hold the new display as I put in too much and it bled over onto the display surface.
Inach said:
Here's a useful video that may help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM
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Thanks, this is a change of Digitizer+Glass and the guy wrotes : "Its not possible to replace the glass only without special equipment,"
So,it might not be possible to only un-glue the glass as we see video for S3
nickanderson said:
I was thinking of getting this case, does anyone have this? If so, what do you think?
ww w.ion-factory.com/predator_note2.php
broke link due to being new
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And what would "special equipment" be? If it's only a heat gun, then great. But if it needs a clean room with robotic arm, well not so great.
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G.Reaper said:
And what would "special equipment" be? If it's only a heat gun, then great. But if it needs a clean room with robotic arm, well not so great.
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good question. If the screen is broken anyway and my Mrs lets me i'm tempted to give it a go. surely worst thing that happens is I'll need to buy a new screen which I would have to do anyway if I don't try.
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Steve
steevwatson said:
good question. If the screen is broken anyway and my Mrs lets me i'm tempted to give it a go. surely worst thing that happens is I'll need to buy a new screen which I would have to do anyway if I don't try.
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Steve
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Good point, and though I personally haven't done the procedure on this phone, I cannot see how more than a few basic tools plus heat gun shouldn't fix it if you're nimble enough.
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Mine dropped from two feet and hairline cracked across the whole screen. I bought the full assembly LCD/digitizer. Did the repair per LE55ONS. AOK now. afterwards, I tried to pry apart the digitizer glass. In my Note II it is bonded with transparent gum covering the entire LCD. No way to replace only the digitizer on my version of the Note II

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?
jonjinbae said:
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?
microamd said:
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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Tyler.Boston1 said:
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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Tyler.Boston1 said:
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.
k2lc said:
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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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
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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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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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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
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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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