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[Q] OEM parts for captivate???

Hey guys,
I cracked the digitizer and LCD on my captivate and was wondering where I could find OEM parts for the captivate. I've checked ebay and amazon, though the prices were very steep. I know I will have to shell out something, but $150 for a digitizer and new LCD is outrageous. I only payed $8 for an iphone 3gs replacement (though is more widely used, thus the cheap price). If anyone has a suggestion, I am all ears and eyes.

Gorilla you mean?
No idea how to get them either.
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It's actually pretty easy to break the screen if you're trying to... I have a terrible temper.

iwontletme said:
Hey guys,
I cracked the digitizer and LCD on my captivate and was wondering where I could find OEM parts for the captivate. I've checked ebay and amazon, though the prices were very steep. I know I will have to shell out something, but $150 for a digitizer and new LCD is outrageous. I only payed $8 for an iphone 3gs replacement (though is more widely used, thus the cheap price). If anyone has a suggestion, I am all ears and eyes.
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I have one on a device I was going to repair, If you want to DM me we can talk... (I can promise it will be MUCH cheaper than the $150.)

iwontletme said:
It's actually pretty easy to break the screen if you're trying to... I have a terrible temper.
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I wouldn't destroy a $500 piece of electronics. Yes i paid that much.

here is a little better
http://www.cell-phoneparts.com/sams...-touch-screen-digitizer-replacement-p-42.html

what I would like to know is how does one seperate the LCD from the front part of the housign?

41LY45 said:
I wouldn't destroy a $500 piece of electronics. Yes i paid that much.
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I paid $400 for mine back when they first came out

Hydrocharged said:
I paid $400 for mine back when they first came out
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$478 to be exact.
The phone came as an imported set here.

Proxyep said:
what I would like to know is how does one seperate the LCD from the front part of the housign?
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The website doesn't really specify exactly what's there and the pic is useless. Do you just have to get the plastic housing off of your phone and then just install your old motherboard and attach all of the cables?
Or is it just the glass part and you have to figure out how to attach it to the motherboard assembly?
My screen is also F'ed.

In AMOLED screens the display and the usual "digitizer found in older LCD are all in one piece. Hence the price... you cannot separate them so to speak. The replacement part basically is the whole front of the phone housing and all.
Find the break-down video and you will see.

richuwo11 said:
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The website doesn't really specify exactly what's there and the pic is useless. Do you just have to get the plastic housing off of your phone and then just install your old motherboard and attach all of the cables?
Or is it just the glass part and you have to figure out how to attach it to the motherboard assembly?
My screen is also F'ed.
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The whole phone has to be disassembled to remove the front glass and LCD. Once the back plate is off, you get a small flat head screwdriver (non magnetized) and pry up all of the cables. after that take a small pry tool, and pry around the front housing and the screen. There are clips and glue that hold it all together, so once the clips are free, you still have to gently pull the housing and screen apart. Once you do it a few times it is pretty simple and takes about two minutes. If you need a more technically specific run down, let me know.

I got my phone all apart... anybody have a trusted ebay or internet source for a new OE LCD/Digitizer?

Replacing screen?

Just had someone bring me a Galaxy Note 2 to repair and they bought the replacement part off ebay. However all they have got is just a front piece of glass with no digitizer attached, is this correct? Normally im used to front screens having the digitizer attached or is it easy to detach from the broken old screen
Is there a guide anywhere for this?

There's a few threads on this around, but as far as I know, you need to use a heat gun to remove the glue on the digitizer.
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Neo1607 said:
Just had someone bring me a Galaxy Note 2 to repair and they bought the replacement part off ebay. However all they have got is just a front piece of glass with no digitizer attached, is this correct? Normally im used to front screens having the digitizer attached or is it easy to detach from the broken old screen
Is there a guide anywhere for this?
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no way mate. don't bother to anything with that cheapo. glass is always attached to the digitizer. they bought the cheapest thing they found.
i have found over the years that saving some money is not the best choice in comparison to user experience or other arising problems.
http://parts4mobiles.com/acatalog/S...-Lcd-Screen-with-Digitizer-GH97-14112A-1.html
this is cheaper than ebay which they ask for 166 pounds

Yeah, heat gun will melt the adhesive enough to separate the lcd. But its a very, very difficult process that will more likely than not end up with a damaged lcd or poor reseal.
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mariosraptor is right. Glass is always sold with digitizer (it is one item). I haven't heard about clean glass without capacitive layer. You can buy either digitizer glass or complete digitizer glass with factory glued LCD module. This one's more expensive, but you have less work with replacing.
Anyway: buying only digitizer glass for this kind of phones (Note 2, S3, iPhone 4<, newer HTCs...) is waste of time and nerves. It is nearly impossible to separate LCD from digitizer. Buying complete set of digitizer & LCD is the best what you can do for your phone.

Yeah i didn't think the glass came seperate from the digitizer, i have repaired over 400 iphones and have done about 20 galaxy s2 and s3's and never have i seen just the piece of glass without a digitizer on it, i will tell the woman she needs a whole new screen, i think she did go for the cheapest option
This is actually what she ordered:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gray-...s=63&clkid=5413496726471672632&_qi=RTM1319883

It obviously doesn't have flex, so it is only pure glass. I don't understand, why would any serious seller offer this kind of items.

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?

BWolf56 said:
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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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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Swav3y said:
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 Parts

If and when anyone replace any parts on this phone, like a screen, digitizer, frame or just anything, please share your experience here, thanks!

As I understand it, the original water resistance won't be relevant after tear-apart. Some impervious will be lost. The disassembly is more involved than most, in the past. I, myself, may be looking at getting a better phone via trade-in. Gone are the days, for the most part, of servicing the phone for a battery, to keep things going. I'll still monitor the posts about the phone, but things have gotten to where 'root' isn't much of a benefit anymore.
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I'm in the process of getting a new screen, a frame and a battery. Right now the cost for the screen, digitizer and frame is around $175. Batter $7. There's pretty good instructions out there, so shouldn't be a problem.

Didn't you start this thread to share info when sourcing replacement parts?
Where are you sourcing the screen, frame and battery you mention in your post?

Here you go:
WhyKRUM said:
Didn't you start this thread to share info when sourcing replacement parts?
Where are you sourcing the screen, frame and battery you mention in your post?
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This is what I'm looking at right now. Been looking around a lot and those two seams OK and I'm going to wait for the price (screen) to drop a bit more. It was $150 a month ago.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40002...d=8662amp-LQ68B83tsKefTTvVj7Y4NA1575388976474
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40005...er_id=e78e028e9a44471092750f6d189bf509&is_c=Y
https://www.mengtor.com/brand/LG/For-LG-V-Series/For-LG-V40-ThinQ/1878.html
https://www.mengtor.com/LG/For-LG-G...0-ThinQ-V405(BL-T37)/1842,1878,428/27979.html

Meanwhile...
I will try this screen protector:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32952...er_id=e78e028e9a44471092750f6d189bf509&is_c=Y
It's similar to Dome Whitestone, but a fragment of the price. About $4 compared to $40...

nyttliv7 said:
I will try this screen protector:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32952...er_id=e78e028e9a44471092750f6d189bf509&is_c=Y
It's similar to Dome Whitestone, but a fragment of the price. About $4 compared to $40...
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Beware 'cheap' prices! Potential bad fit/poor adhesion. If they have a good return policy, go for it, otherwise, next company.
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Thanks...
Einsteindks said:
Beware 'cheap' prices! Potential bad fit/poor adhesion. If they have a good return policy, go for it, otherwise, next company.
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I'm aware! So cheap it's worth trying and aliexpress have a 30 day return policy if I'm not mistaken...
I'll keep you posted...

broken glass v40
Hi guys, how do i know if i have to replace a glass or the full lcd + digitalizer? my daughter dropped my phone. It works perfectly but the glass is broken and i dont want to spend 150USD.

nicolasgmatonti said:
Hi guys, how do i know if i have to replace a glass or the full lcd + digitalizer? my daughter dropped my phone. It works perfectly but the glass is broken and i dont want to spend 150USD.
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If the image under the glass is broken and the touch panel is NOT then you only need an LCD.
If the top touch panel or (glass top) is cracked or broken but the image under it is fine then you only need the Touch Panel (relatively cheap).
If the top touch panel is broken and the lcd image is either black liquid or cracked you need a complete screen.
To be honest it's probably easier to get the combined parts to avoid having to separate LCD from digitizer and risk a failure. Since the digitizer is fused to the LCD you would need some special tools to remove the digitizer to ensure success. Separating the assembly with heatguns, etc. isn't that easy.
My advice: invest in replacing the complete assembly to ensure success.

Positively surprised
The Akcoo "doomglass" fits perfectly and I struggle really hard to even see my cracked screen underneath. Remember, this was $3.50 on Aliexpress! Will still go for a new screen later though. I'll keep you posted regarding the quality of the screen protector...

nyttliv7 said:
The Akcoo "doomglass" fits perfectly and I struggle really hard to even see my cracked screen underneath. Remember, this was $3.50 on Aliexpress! Will still go for a new screen later though. I'll keep you posted regarding the quality of the screen protector...
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Nice! These protectors with the UV glue are the only ones that work good on curved screens, had one on my V30, but now need it for my V40. The source I was going to use is currently away for Chinese New Years.. May I ask how long it took to ship to you?
Thanks

Shipping
Talysdaddy said:
Nice! These protectors with the UV glue are the only ones that work good on curved screens, had one on my V30, but now need it for my V40. The source I was going to use is currently away for Chinese New Years.. May I ask how long it took to ship to you?
Thanks
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3 weeks, hehe... Might have been a boat ride. Don't mind really for that price

Screen price is down to $121 now, but I'll wait a bit longer

Old thread but you can find demo models on eBay for around $70. Just use the original charge port flex. Then you get the cameras and a new (used) battery too
nyttliv7 said:
Screen price is down to $121 now, but I'll wait a bit longer
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nyttliv7 said:
Here you go:
This is what I'm looking at right now. Been looking around a lot and those two seams OK and I'm going to wait for the price (screen) to drop a bit more. It was $150 a month ago.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40002...d=8662amp-LQ68B83tsKefTTvVj7Y4NA1575388976474
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40005...er_id=e78e028e9a44471092750f6d189bf509&is_c=Y
https://www.mengtor.com/brand/LG/For-LG-V-Series/For-LG-V40-ThinQ/1878.html
https://www.mengtor.com/LG/For-LG-G-Stylo-Series/For-LG-Stylo-4-|-Stylo-4-Plus/PH-BT-LG-00030-3.85V-3150mAh-Battery-for-LG-Stylo-4-Q710,Stylo-4-Plus/-V40-ThinQ-V405(BL-T37)/1842,1878,428/27979.html
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Did you replace your screen after all? I broke mine as well , you think i can use the screen from another V40 model ? Mine is v40 ebw