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CDMA screens on a GSM Nexus, don't do it

Hey all, I just replaced the screen on my GSM nexus with a CDMA screen. Didn't find much good information on this so I'm just putting this up for future reference.
The gist:
The GSM pcb will not fit well onto the CDMA screen back. I recommend not trying this screen transplant.
A bit more:
I just completed this. I bought a CDMA screen because all of the GSM screens were shipping from Asia and I was in a hurry to get my phone up and running. The screens are compatible of course, you can easily take off the pcb which is just glued down and plug into the CDMA screen. The big problem comes from the way the aluminum is molded. You'll have a bunch of moldings (plastic and aluminum) that get in they way of the parts on the pcb. Also, the screw alignments are not the same. One screw is almost an inch of while another is slightly shifted. The other thing to note is that the CDMA Gnex is ~0.5mm thicker than the GSM. Right now my glass slightly sticks out from the case. Feels like an iPhone. Err.. I mean I hear that's how iPhones feel like :angel:
Took lots and lots of dremeling to get everything working but it's good now. Besides the raised screen the swap is unnoticeable. Probably could get it seated perfectly if I take off some more of the backing, but I'm done messing with it. I highly highly do not recommend doing this, just wait for the long shipping

How much was it?
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Now that was just dumb.
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Seriously dumb....but helpful nonetheless
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Where'd u order the screen from and how much was it?
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Anapmac said:
Hey all, I just replaced the screen on my GSM nexus with a CDMA screen. Didn't find much good information on this so I'm just putting this up for future reference.
The gist:
The GSM pcb will not fit well onto the CDMA screen back. I recommend not trying this screen transplant.
A bit more:
I just completed this. I bought a CDMA screen because all of the GSM screens were shipping from Asia and I was in a hurry to get my phone up and running. The screens are compatible of course, you can easily take off the pcb which is just glued down and plug into the CDMA screen. The big problem comes from the way the aluminum is molded. You'll have a bunch of moldings (plastic and aluminum) that get in they way of the parts on the pcb. Also, the screw alignments are not the same. One screw is almost an inch of while another is slightly shifted. The other thing to note is that the CDMA Gnex is ~0.5mm thicker than the GSM. Right now my glass slightly sticks out from the case. Feels like an iPhone. Err.. I mean I hear that's how iPhones feel like :angel:
Took lots and lots of dremeling to get everything working but it's good now. Besides the raised screen the swap is unnoticeable. Probably could get it seated perfectly if I take off some more of the backing, but I'm done messing with it. I highly highly do not recommend doing this, just wait for the long shipping
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Is gsm screen able to fit on a cdma phone? thinking about getting one of the cheap 20 screen from asia?

Not sure how it was dumb idea..While I can see some radio SMC differences between CDMA and GSM who would think a screen would be different? Thanks for giving it a shot and letting us know for future reference. Most likely saved some people $$ and anguish.

I bought the screen from ebay for $180 from a guy in a nearby city. He says he does returns and I saw some mention around the interwebs that MAYBE the screens were compatible. So I gave it a try.
It is not compatible. I'll put up some pics later. Lots of issues including: miss-aligned screws, the side PCBs are different widths and the case is molded to fit their respective model, vibrator motor in the GSM is HUGE, CDMA has a lot more metal (unnecessarily so, I took the liberty of doing weight reductions wherever I could), and many many more.
But, lemme try to save some face I have my wedding in a week, so I needed my phone up ASAP. I have a few nexus S phones from work but ... once you go Jelly Bean on the gnex theres no going back, dammit!!!!! When I received the screen and opened up my gnex it was obviously not gonna fit. Rather than sending back the screen (minus the shipping cost), I decided to do the modification for fun, it's probably the most expensive/high tech/tiny thing I ever cut into. My gnex was free anyway, so I wasnt too afraid of messing it up and I was feeling pretty confident at the start (as guys usually do I guess). Fun project, but i wouldn't do it again. It took like 4 hours to get everything to seat properly and seal up all the shorts I introduced from exposing the aluminum to the pcb. YIKES!
Fstall303 said:
Is gsm screen able to fit on a cdma phone? thinking about getting one of the cheap 20 screen from asia?
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From my experience, GSM screen onto a CDMA phone would of been an easier project. That being said, DONT DO IT!!! Just get the screen made for you phone model. It is ridiculously easy to replace the screen that way. Kudos to samsung for not caging up this phone.

Well I bought a cracked nexus 100 bucks and I was gonna fix it then I realized it cost 100 dollars apart and I saw the cheap screens on ebay for 20 dollars in china. I thought I might give it a shot and see if it works so cheap is not much downside
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Fstall303 said:
Well I bought a cracked nexus 100 bucks and I was gonna fix it then I realized it cost 100 dollars apart and I saw the cheap screens on ebay for 20 dollars in china. I thought I might give it a shot and see if it works so cheap is not much downside
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If it would work, it'll take some serious modding. If you have to have to have to do it then I'd recommend buying a replacement GSM case, possibly the white ones for $10, so that the tabs will mate properly to the screen. In this way you're pretty much just keeping only the pcb and battery.
Here's a pic of my screens, I'm not sure which one you're thinking of ordering though (link?)
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You can find great tear downs online. Some of the issues are highlighted in the pic:
Red box (cdma) - side pcbs are different widths.
blue box (gsm) - vibration motor is pretty big in the gsm and has a big notch in the metal
green circles (both) - screws are in different places (tabs for plastics are too!)
yellow box (cdma) - the pcb shape down there is slightly different, had to pretty much flatten the area
red arrows (cdma) - These borders were in the way of my GSM components (sim card bay, etc). pretty much flattened this entire top area.
Also notice that there are a lot of connects/components visible on this surface that you're cutting on. Batteries are also different in all 3 dimensions. AND MORE!

:good:
Now this is a great thread for those who were curious like the OP and he even gives pics to state the differences. I tip my hat to you for getting this to work.

Damn, props to you for even getting that back together!

Fstall303 said:
Well I bought a cracked nexus 100 bucks and I was gonna fix it then I realized it cost 100 dollars apart and I saw the cheap screens on ebay for 20 dollars in china. I thought I might give it a shot and see if it works so cheap is not much downside
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I think I saw the "screen" you're looking at. If I'm right then that is only the front glass panel of the screen assembly. I cracked my old one for you to demonstrate:
Outside shot of my broken screen (pre-fix, using a crappy camera)
Pulled apart
The left side is what is listed on that ebay. In my situation, both glass and screen were broken and needed to be replaced. I didn't impact my phone, it bended. If your display is still working then maybe you can get away with just replacing the glass. On that note,the glass was just glued on along its black border. I just wildly cracked the thing open by sliding a screw driver into the notches at the bottom (and back) of the screen. This scratched the black paint on the border, but you could use a plastic tool or probably just touch up the paint scratches after. I would be afraid to get dust particles trapped in between the layers
Here's some close ups:
screen
glass
quick edit:
I really yanked the sucker apart. You can notice some of the bits of each half on the other. The glue in the phone is really soft and pliable. You can probably take it off without much damage really slowly. Even better, apply a small amount of heat to soften it up. While I was dremeling on the back side of the screen, the heat would noticeably dissipate through the front side. My screen wasnt damaged from this, so it seems it can take a bit of heat.

are you saying it is possible to replace just the glass??!!!
careful prying + heat?
so only the surrounding has glue?
I'm not brave enough to try this and if it fails I will have to shell out 200 bucks for the whole assembly....

felchi80 said:
are you saying it is possible to replace just the glass??!!!
careful prying + heat?
so only the surrounding has glue?
I'm not brave enough to try this and if it fails I will have to shell out 200 bucks for the whole assembly....
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Well I'm going to try it. I bought this phone broke and a good price and already have mine. If it doesn't work I'll sell for parts and lost about 50.
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Fstall303 said:
Well I'm going to try it. I bought this phone broke and a good price and already have mine. If it doesn't work I'll sell for parts and lost about 50.
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Let us know how it goes!
Good luck!
If it doesn't work I'll buy your screen less gn for 50 bucks
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Fstall303 said:
Well I'm going to try it. I bought this phone broke and a good price and already have mine. If it doesn't work I'll sell for parts and lost about 50.
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Crap sorry for the delay, hope your project is goin well if you already started it. The screen under neat is really fragile, but it looks like you can slowly and carefully separate the glass from the screen with a thin, and preferable long, plastic tool. But I pulled them apart quiet violently, some of the screen was stuck onto the glass as a result. You can see int he pick below that the glass goes inter the phone frame a little. You should try to get your tool into that area so you can make sure that the glass wont pull the screen with it. Also, there is a middle layer that is double sided adhesive that doesn't touch the screen, I recommend separating this layer from the glass (leaving it on the screen half). Here's some picks:
Heat shouldnt be necessary to remove the glass, just an idea.
If you want we can arrange shipping my old screen to you so you can dissect it yourself I'm in southern California FYI.
Quick edit! I forgot to mention, the glass (and probably the screen) dont seem to take bend forces well. So try not to peel them apart. Just slide your tool all around the outside until the glass is off the sticker. There was some glass popping and breaking when I yanked them apart (though the glass was already weak from being shattered to begin with). Just be really slow do you don't take bits of the screen off with the glass.
Edit 2: annotated one of the pics.

felchi80 said:
are you saying it is possible to replace just the glass??!!!
careful prying + heat?
so only the surrounding has glue?
I'm not brave enough to try this and if it fails I will have to shell out 200 bucks for the whole assembly....
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It's possible to separate them, but nearly impossible to make it look good when putting it back.

biscuitownz said:
It's possible to separate them, but nearly impossible to make it look good when putting it back.
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Maybe we need a new double sided tape?
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Anapmac said:
Crap sorry for the delay, hope your project is goin well if you already started it. The screen under neat is really fragile, but it looks like you can slowly and carefully separate the glass from the screen with a thin, and preferable long, plastic tool. But I pulled them apart quiet violently, some of the screen was stuck onto the glass as a result. You can see int he pick below that the glass goes inter the phone frame a little. You should try to get your tool into that area so you can make sure that the glass wont pull the screen with it. Also, there is a middle layer that is double sided adhesive that doesn't touch the screen, I recommend separating this layer from the glass (leaving it on the screen half).
Heat shouldnt be necessary to remove the glass, just an idea.
If you want we can arrange shipping my old screen to you so you can dissect it yourself I'm in southern California FYI.
Quick edit! I forgot to mention, the glass (and probably the screen) dont seem to take bend forces well. So try not to peel them apart. Just slide your tool all around the outside until the glass is off the sticker
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So basically you can change ONLY the glass IF the screen is fine right? And carefully doing it will work even without heat right? So CAN YOU BUY ONLY THE GLASS FROM AMAZON?
biscuitownz said:
It's possible to separate them, but nearly impossible to make it look good when putting it back.
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Why doesn't it look good after?
Thanks!
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Galaxy S3 Cracked Glass (Read this if it has happened to you!)

Ok everybody, the purpose of this thread is to dispel the MYTH that you can not replace just the front glass. Good news for my brethren who as I, have learned that Gorilla Glass hardly deserves the moniker.
My phone was dropped from a height of less than three feet with a Speck Candyshell case installed and the screen cracked. Luckily the digitizer and SAMOLED were still fully functioning. I wondered if there was a way to replace just the glass. If you take the time to google Galaxy S3 replacement glass, you will find a mixture of threads on the subject with most saying that only a professional could do so. There are a few youtube videos on the matter, including one proclaiming that it is impossible to separate and replace only the outer glass without destroying the digitizer. This simply is NOT true. Not less than one hour ago I did exactly that.
Supplies:
Replacement Glass (Can be found for less than twenty dollars complete with a plastic separator, phillips screwdriver, and 3m tape cut fit.)
Hair Dryer
Painter's Tape (Or any semi-sticky tape that won't leave residue)
Gloves
Small Flathead Screwdriver
What I did:
First I removed the back cover and battery from the GS3. I went into my small bathroom and misted it with a spray bottle in hopes that it would reduce the dust in the air. I set my wife's hair dryer to high heat and low speed. I heated the bottom corner of my phone first because there was a small chip that looked like it would be a good place to start prying the screen off. I used the small flathead to start the prying because the provided plastic separator was not sturdy enough to initiate this. You don't have to worry about scratching the display during this step because there is that nice gap between the display and the actual bottom of the phone as well as the top. So either of these two places would be an ideal starting point. As you SLOWLY pry the screen up you will notice a small gap of air forming between the glass and the display. As soon as the screen is just high enough to fit a plastic separator between the glass and display, do it. I can not stress enough, go sloooowwwww. If you do not remove the glass strategically and smoothly you will cause scratches or cracks in the SAMOLED glass (The actual display). Pry from the largest shards first. Once the screen was high enough for the separator I applied a lot of heat again, and especially focusing on the gap so more heat would reach the glue directly. Heat, pry, heat, pry, heat, pry. When the glass is almost separated resist the urge to speed up, it was hard for me too... It is OK if the original glass cracks a little more as you remove it, when this happens change spots where you are prying. The glass should come off as one sheet held by the glue and colored portions. Undoubtedly you will find tiny shards and perhaps a fleck or two of dust. This is where the painter's tape comes in. Use the tape to remove any debris off of the SAMOLED screen. Do not touch the actual display, not even with gloves. This will smudge what is left of the original adhesive and will lead to annoying marks under your glass after the process. I am not sure of a good solvent that would not damage the screen or I would have used it, mine has a few smudges under it. However, they are only visible when the screen is off. I then took the 3m tape provided with my glass and applied it to the two appropriate places on the phone. Next, I removed the backing off of the new glass and carefully applied it from the top to the bottom. I had to use my screw driver to keep the capacitive button ribbons under the new glass in their proper positions. Once the glass was on the phone I heated it all up one more time to make the leftover glue and the new adhesive softer. Then I applied firm pressure around the circumference of the phone only. I let my phone cool down and then replaced the battery and cover. Finally I turned my phone back on and enjoyed all the glory of my achievement when EVERY aspect of my phone was fully functional. My phone is now a hybrid pblue/white because for whatever reason the white glass was eight dollars cheaper than the blue glass. In my opinion, it looks great.
Ps For this operation the provided phillips screwdriver is not needed.
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The original cracked blue glass after removal.
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My new hybrid phone.
The screen on and app drawer open to show that the touch still works.
It was brought to my attention that I may want to add a disclaimer.
Disclaimer: You could f*c* up your phone even more than it it already is if you do something hastily or fail to adapt your methods to a situation different than mine. All of the above as well as 99.9999 percent of f*c* ups in the universe are not my fault.

johnyardavid said:
Ok everybody, the purpose of this thread is to dispel the MYTH that you can not replace just the front glass. Good news for my brethren who as I, have learned that Gorilla Glass hardly deserves the moniker.
My phone was dropped from a height of less than three feet with a Speck Candyshell case installed and the screen cracked. Luckily the digitizer and SAMOLED were still fully functioning. I wondered if there was a way to replace just the glass. If you take the time to google Galaxy S3 replacement glass, you will find a mixture of threads on the subject with most saying that only a professional could do so. There are a few youtube videos on the matter, including one proclaiming that it is impossible to separate and replace only the outer glass without destroying the digitizer. This simply is NOT true. Not less than one hour ago I did exactly that.
Supplies:
Replacement Glass (Can be found for less than twenty dollars complete with a plastic separator, phillips screwdriver, and 3m tape cut fit.)
Hair Dryer
Painter's Tape (Or any semi-sticky tape that won't leave residue)
Gloves
Small Flathead Screwdriver
What I did:
First I removed the back cover and battery from the GS3. I went into my small bathroom and misted it with a spray bottle in hopes that it would reduce the dust in the air. I set my wife's hair dryer to high heat and low speed. I heated the bottom corner of my phone first because there was a small chip that looked like it would be a good place to start prying the screen off. I used the small flathead to start the prying because the provided plastic separator was not sturdy enough to initiate this. You don't have to worry about scratching the display during this step because there is that nice gap between the display and the actual bottom of the phone as well as the top. So either of these two places would be an ideal starting point. As you SLOWLY pry the screen up you will notice a small gap of air forming between the glass and the display. As soon as the screen is just high enough to fit a plastic separator between the glass and display, do it. I can not stress enough, go sloooowwwww. If you do not remove the glass strategically and smoothly you will cause scratches or cracks in the SAMOLED glass (The actual display). Pry from the largest shards first. Once the screen was high enough for the separator I applied a lot of heat again, and especially focusing on the gap so more heat would reach the glue directly. Heat, pry, heat, pry, heat, pry. When the glass is almost separated resist the urge to speed up, it was hard for me too... It is OK if the original glass cracks a little more as you remove it, when this happens change spots where you are prying. The glass should come off as one sheet held by the glue and colored portions. Undoubtedly you will find tiny shards and perhaps a fleck or two of dust. This is where the painter's tape comes in. Use the tape to remove any debris off of the SAMOLED screen. Do not touch the actual display, not even with gloves. This will smudge what is left of the original adhesive and will lead to annoying marks under your glass after the process. I am not sure of a good solvent that would not damage the screen or I would have used it, mine has a few smudges under it. However, they are only visible when the screen is off. I then took the 3m tape provided with my glass and applied it to the two appropriate places on the phone. Next, I removed the backing off of the new glass and carefully applied it from the top to the bottom. I had to use my screw driver to keep the capacitive button ribbons under the new glass in their proper positions. Once the glass was on the phone I heated it all up one more time to make the leftover glue and the new adhesive softer. Then I applied firm pressure around the circumference of the phone only. I let my phone cool down and then replaced the battery and cover. Finally I turned my phone back on and enjoyed all the glory of my achievement when EVERY aspect of my phone was fully functional. My phone is now a hybrid pblue/white because for whatever reason the white glass was eight dollars cheaper than the blue glass. In my opinion, it looks great.
Ps For this operation the provided phillips screwdriver is not needed.
A couple of photos...
The original cracked blue glass after removal.
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My new hybrid phone.
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The screen on and app drawer open to show that the touch still works.
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You should do a video tutorial and post in on youtube. Find someone with a cracked screen and offer to help. You will help many people and have tonnes of views

Wond3r said:
You should do a video tutorial and post in on youtube. Find someone with a cracked screen and offer to help. You will help many people and have tonnes of views
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Also many people will not have the OP's patience and screw up in the process.
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Not much patience required, it only took me thirty minutes total. I just wanted to emphasize not rushing. That's a good idea for a tutorial video....... I am down.
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johnyardavid said:
Not much patience required, it only took me thirty minutes total. I just wanted to emphasize not rushing. That's a good idea for a tutorial video....... I am down.
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This is awesome, and great tutorial. Just saying sooommmee noob out there is gonna crack their screen and blame you so make sure you add a disclaimer.
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Toaster Strudels said:
This is awesome, and great tutorial. Just saying sooommmee noob out there is gonna crack their screen and blame you so make sure you add a disclaimer.
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Duly noted, thank you
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Toaster Strudels said:
This is awesome, and great tutorial. Just saying sooommmee noob out there is gonna crack their screen and blame you so make sure you add a disclaimer.
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Happens with ANY tutorial really. People are still bricking their s3s. People are still flashing ROMs for the international version on our phones lol

If you lived closer to the northeast Texas area, I'd pay you to do that to my phone lol

My phoen cracked in similar fashion about 3 weeks ago.
I priced aorund and the fix around my area was 350 bucks to replace the entire screen,
I ended up spending 150 bucks more and bought it new again.
Had I known this then i would have def tried it.

Dude start a business!!! I break my **** all the time
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I am up for replacing one to make a tutorial video. However, that would require trust on the part of the sender. Of course I would return the phone, because well, that would just be f***ed up. So, here is my offer; if anyone out there has a phone with cracked glass but fully functioning touch and display, send it to me minus the sim card, with the replacement glass, 3m tape, and the plastic separator. I will use your phone to make a tutorial video, and then ship it back to you with the couple of bucks you will provide for return shipping. If anyone is interested, pm me.
Disclaimer on this: Worst case scenario the SAMOLED will break and you will have to replace the screen/digitizer combo like originally. Likewise, I will not accept liability for any other damage to the phone, though I would take the utmost care with your device and do not expect to damage it in any way.
If nobody is interested, that is fine and I understand. However, this is not for my gain as my device is already fixed and functional. Also, the repair will be done within a week of receiving the phone so do not expect it to be returned as soon as I receive it. I am a more than full time mechanical engineering student and I have a pretty busy schedule.
Side thought: I wonder why all of the phone repair professionals say that this process is near impossible unless you are a professional like they are? For instance, this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8gezSdKv4&feature=youtu.be . I am in no way a professional phone repairman and I typically lack finesse. Yet, this was pretty simple to me...

johnyardavid said:
I am up for replacing one to make a tutorial video. However, that would require trust on the part of the sender. Of course I would return the phone, because well, that would just be f***ed up. So, here is my offer; if anyone out there has a phone with cracked glass but fully functioning touch and display, send it to me minus the sim card, with the replacement glass, 3m tape, and the plastic separator. I will use your phone to make a tutorial video, and then ship it back to you with the couple of bucks you will provide for return shipping. If anyone is interested, pm me.
Disclaimer on this: Worst case scenario the SAMOLED will break and you will have to replace the screen/digitizer combo like originally. Likewise, I will not accept liability for any other damage to the phone, though I would take the utmost care with your device and do not expect to damage it in any way.
If nobody is interested, that is fine and I understand. However, this is not for my gain as my device is already fixed and functional. Also, the repair will be done within a week of receiving the phone so do not expect it to be returned as soon as I receive it. I am a more than full time mechanical engineering student and I have a pretty busy schedule.
Side thought: I wonder why all of the phone repair professionals say that this process is near impossible unless you are a professional like they are? For instance, this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es8gezSdKv4&feature=youtu.be . I am in no way a professional phone repairman and I typically lack finesse. Yet, this was pretty simple to me...
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And apart from asking on here, maybe you should put up an ad on your local kijiji/craigslist as well! You can make a couple bucks off it plus use it for a tutorial

Anyway we can get a link to the exact screen u bought
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It was this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16086785670...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Thanks
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Great thread. I haven't had to deal with a cracked screen (thank goodness) but kudos to you for going out on a limb and trying something others said wasn't possible. Much appreciated that you posted up pictures and a walkthrough for this.

Saw this super cheap sgs3 on Craig list might try and fix it to sell it.
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waiters said:
Saw this super cheap sgs3 on Craig list might try and fix it to sell it.
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Sounds like a good idea.

Thanks dude!
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johnyardavid said:
It was this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16086785670...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Can you confirm that this should also fit on an I747 (Telus, Rogers, Bell, AT&T) version of the SIII?
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Sounds like a good idea.
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I would so love a video tutorial. I would be willing to send in my phone, however I can't part with my phone for a long period of time..
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[INFO] Successful Glass/Lens Replacement - GSM Model

Yesterday I managed to successfully replace just the glass part of my Galaxy Nexus screen, without having to replace the entire AMOLED screen and digitizer. I figured I should share this since all the other posts I've seen about doing it have been people saying it's not worth it and to just replace the entire screen, at the cost of about $180.
Back story: I dropped my GNex on a concrete floor, and it landed perfectly face down (just like buttered toast ). There happened to be dirt and sand on the floor with a couple of pebbles just big enough to still contact the screen, despite its curve. These pebbles caused pressure points on the glass, and it was enough of an impact that those pebbles chipped the glass and started a spiderweb of cracks across about 40% of the screen. Needless to say I was pretty pissed off.
The AMOLED screen still worked, and all touch functionality was still there, so I figured it must be an easy fix. As I'm sure you are aware, I was grossly mistaken. I didn't find a single forum post or youtube video of anybody replacing just the glass on a Galaxy Nexus. The general consensus was that you would ruin your digitizer if you attempted to do the repair, as it was fused to the glass. I was almost ready to buy a whole new screen when I found this video. I saw the video was for doing the repair on a Galaxy S3, but watched it anyways. A friend of mine had recently shattered the glass on his S3 and had told me he couldn't repair it because the digitizer was fused to the glass. When I watched the video and saw it could be done on an S3, I figured I would give it a shot on my Nexus anyways, with the worst outcome being replacing the entire AMOLED screen.
I bought a replacement glass/lens (not sure of the proper term) off eBay, along with some new adhesive. Total cost for parts was $35.96 USD including shipping from Hong Kong, and delivery to Canada (Toronto area) was surprisingly quick - about 4 business days.
Replacement Glass
New Adhesive
I don't own a heat gun, so I substituted it with a hair dryer instead (high heat, low blower setting).
A few lessons learned:
Go slow, don't rush yourself. I ended up knicking the digitizer in a couple places because I went too fast (I was excited!). It didn't end up causing any functionality problems, but I can see a couple of small permanent marks under the new glass (not a big deal to me, but annoying nonetheless).
Use a slim knife blade to separate the glass from the frame. I used a small paring knife which was probably a bit too big. A standard utility knife/box cutter should work.
Make sure to remove ALL of the old glue before applying the new adhesive and glass. I didn't have any issues, but I can see how it would cause problems if you don't. The youtube video said to reuse the old glue - not recommended on the Galaxy Nexus. My new adhesive did not have glue for the transparent part of the glass, only the edges, but it doesn't cause any problems.
The digitizer is NOT fused to the glass. This rumour needs to be killed. It is fused to the AMOLED display.
The glue between the glass and the digitizer is similar in consistency to the glue used to stick credit cards to the letter they are mailed on. It's very rubbery and rolls up in a ball quite easily. This makes for fairly easy removal. Use a plastic scraper for this process (I used the green tools that came with the new glass - see the eBay item for details).
You can use nail polish remover (acetone) to clean off the remaining glue residue from the digitizer. It does not leave any of it's own residue. Clean with a lintless cloth, like a glasses cleaning cloth.
Do this whole process in the cleanest environment you can, every little bit of dust or pet hair will cause you grief! Make sure you completely clean and dust the digitizer seconds before applying the new glass, or you will see the dust permanently embedded in your screen. I didn't have this problem, but it could be easily done.
I started taking pictures of the process after I had removed the glass (sorry, forgot to take some before I started). My damaged screen was basically like the S3 in the video, and the glass removal process was about the same. Here's an album of all the pictures.
If I've missed anything, feel free to post any questions! I'm quite happy with my revived Galaxy Nexus.

Thanks so much for the post. My screen has been cracked for ages (touch input still works though), and I've been constantly told that because the glass is fused to the digitizer, it'll cost 160+ to replace. I'll definitely try this Also, could you check your PM?
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http://imgur.com/a/4N6s4
Not sure if this is the screen replacement kit you bought but : http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...4277101&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT#ht_1290wt_958
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Not sure if this is the youtube vid either but : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Gx5fLy0NQ

Oh man where were you 3 days ago?!?!?!?!
I wanted to do the same after a slight crack on my screen, Got a 20$ glass off ebay and tried to remove it.. However I wasn't careful enough and broke the digitizesr!..
I now have a broken Gnex and I dont know what to do.. Even the connector got ripped of..
l-(

Nice!
Beamed from my Grouper.

Thanks drooff for this very timely post. I cracked my screen this morning and was getting a bit frustrated as I researched
this today, with most people saying that this can't be done. I was about to give up on the idea of just replacing the glass,
but I decided to search the web one more time and that is when I found your message here!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your detailed instructions and for the photos!!!

dekela said:
Oh man where were you 3 days ago?!?!?!?!
I wanted to do the same after a slight crack on my screen, Got a 20$ glass off ebay and tried to remove it.. However I wasn't careful enough and broke the digitizesr!..
I now have a broken Gnex and I dont know what to do.. Even the connector got ripped of..
l-(
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You can buy a new AMOLED display assembly (display, digitizer and glass) for around $160, the connector comes attached to it and all you have to do it snap it on to the mainboard.

drooff said:
You can buy a new AMOLED display assembly (display, digitizer and glass) for around $160, the connector comes attached to it and all you have to do it snap it on to the mainboard.
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Some people can't justify that 160.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?

steevo1 said:
Thanks drooff for this very timely post. I cracked my screen this morning and was getting a bit frustrated as I researched
this today, with most people saying that this can't be done. I was about to give up on the idea of just replacing the glass,
but I decided to search the web one more time and that is when I found your message here!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your detailed instructions and for the photos!!!
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Glad I could help. If you're going to try the replacement and have any questions, just post here and I'll do my best to help.

Aw really I wish this post would've been made by the 12th of this month. My phone broke on my birthday :'(

Mach3.2 said:
Some people can't justify that 160.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
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$160 for a new screen is better than $500+ for a new phone.... just my opinion. I have no idea what the next Nexus phone will have, but as with all Nexus-branded products, it's guaranteed to be awesome!

drooff said:
Glad I could help. If you're going to try the replacement and have any questions, just post here and I'll do my best to help.
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Thanks. Yes I am going to try this. I will probably order the replacement glass tomorrow. Only one question at
this point. What kind of adhesive did you use?

thx dude....excellent info. I have a nice white tpu case, dynaflo n my screen n even a spare housing, just in case y'know? but this s real good 2 know that it aint fused to the digitizer-lcd. thx a lot. will b very helpful if **** like this does happen, sincerely hope it doesnt.

steevo1 said:
Thanks. Yes I am going to try this. I will probably order the replacement glass tomorrow. Only one question at
this point. What kind of adhesive did you use?
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It was a replacement adhesive cut specifically for the Galaxy Nexus, found on eBay. Link

I would like to share my experience....not a good one....
I too cracked my screen. (Here comes the back story) I bought an S3 completely spider webbed. I mean it was cracked to death! I bought it after reading all the success people had just replacing the glass. I got it for 250$ and the entire phone was mint, sans screen. Well it took me 3 hours and I made a few mistakes, but I got it all off. It wasnt hard, just tedious. I got the glass and then Voila! works great! So I figured what the hell. I bought another S3 with a cracked screen. This time it was cake! it was a few large cracks.....then my Gnex falls and takes a spill. I figure what the hell.....bought the glass. DENIED>>>>>the glue was so thick it would not melt off like the previous two S3's I had done. And after reading this exact post prior to attempting of course I think there is a difference in the model or where it was produced. FYI Mine is a GSM but the sticker is all in Korean so I cant read anything. I ended up buying a new phone on Ebay for $240. Ill just have to wait. SO I will parts llike a MOBO and stuff for sale a little later on!

drooff said:
It was a replacement adhesive cut specifically for the Galaxy Nexus, found on eBay. Link
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Thank you again for the info and the link for the adhesive. I will be ordering all the materials / components tomorrow.
It looks like a tedious process but I am willing to give it a shot.

Jasonator said:
I would like to share my experience....not a good one....
I too cracked my screen. (Here comes the back story) I bought an S3 completely spider webbed. I mean it was cracked to death! I bought it after reading all the success people had just replacing the glass. I got it for 250$ and the entire phone was mint, sans screen. Well it took me 3 hours and I made a few mistakes, but I got it all off. It wasnt hard, just tedious. I got the glass and then Voila! works great! So I figured what the hell. I bought another S3 with a cracked screen. This time it was cake! it was a few large cracks.....then my Gnex falls and takes a spill. I figure what the hell.....bought the glass. DENIED>>>>>the glue was so thick it would not melt off like the previous two S3's I had done. And after reading this exact post prior to attempting of course I think there is a difference in the model or where it was produced. FYI Mine is a GSM but the sticker is all in Korean so I cant read anything. I ended up buying a new phone on Ebay for $240. Ill just have to wait. SO I will parts llike a MOBO and stuff for sale a little later on!
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Keep in mind this thread is about the Galaxy Nexus, not the S3...

Hey guys, I've found an ebay seller who's selling white housing, glass and a couple of tools (I don't think it has the adhesive though) at a relatively cheap price. I can't guarantee the authenticity and viability of this product, but if you guys want to take a chance here you go : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-Hou...714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d05f995ea

drooff said:
Keep in mind this thread is about the Galaxy Nexus, not the S3...
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I realize this. The story is that I replaced the glass successfully on (2) s3's and when I did my Gnex I failed utterly.

I just called a retailer that fixes screens.. they told me they can fix my screen for 249!? WTF. Awaiting the Nexus 4 at this point. Lol
#Galaxy Nexus HSPA+

luckylui said:
I just called a retailer that fixes screens.. they told me they can fix my screen for 249!? WTF. Awaiting the Nexus 4 at this point. Lol
#Galaxy Nexus HSPA+
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You can get a full Nexus on craigslist for less than that...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Screen Replacement Repair Guide

Has your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 dropped to the ground and now you need to replace the LCD or Touch Screen Digitizer? This tear down tutorial will assist you when needing to replace the following parts in your Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 such as:
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Touch Screen Digitizer
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LCD Screen
Other internal components
Recommended Repair Tools:
Safe Open Pry Tool
Small Phillips Screwdriver (#00)
Adhesive Strips (required for screen replacements)
Heat Gun / Hair Dryer (required to warm and loosen adhesive)
Galaxy Note 8.0 N5110 Take Apart Guide:
Before you begin you will need to fully power off your device and remove the stylus pen.
Taking your safe open pry tool gently pry in between the seam of the back cover and the housing applying even pressure along all sides of the cover to release the clips holding it in place.
After the back cover has been removed you can now take your Small Phillips Screwdriver and remove the (8) screws circled in the figure below.
This will allow you to gently pry up the battery and release its connection shown below to fully remove it from your device.
See figure below for battery connector and screw locations.
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Next we can begin working at the top of the device.
You will need to take your Small Phillips Screwdriver and remove the (3) screws circled in the figure below.
Next taking your plastic pry tool you will need to gently release (5) these connections.
See figure below for connection and screw locations.
Next we can start working on the lower half of the device.
Taking your Small Phillips Screwdriver you will need to remove (7) more screws circled in the figure below.
With these screws removed you can now take your plastic pry tool and gently release the (6) connections below.
Note: The connection highlighted in yellow has a metal plate covering the connector. You will need to pry up this metal plate to expose the connection.
Next you can take your plastic pry tool and gently lift up and remove the (2) loud speakers at the bottom of the device.
See figure below for connection and screw locations.
Now that these screws and connections are released you can now begin removing the motherboard and other internal components.
Taking your plastic pry tool gently pry up towards the bottom of the motherboard to allow you to lift it out of the housing. (Use extreme care when handling the motherboard)
Next you can take your pry tool you can gently pry up and remove the headphone jack and front camera.
Now you will want to remove the microphone and button flex cable assembly. Gently pry up the ribbon starting from the top and slowly peel your way down towards the bottom. This flex ribbon is held on by some adhesive so you will want to use extreme caution not to rip or tear this cable.
See figure below for reference.
Now you will want to remove the vibration motor and memory card reader assembly.
These two components are connected with a very small flex ribbon cable. You will want to use extreme caution not to rip or tear this cable.
Taking your plastic pry tool and first pry up the memory card slot.
Next you will have to pry up the vibration motor from the inner housing (it is held down with adhesive.)
You may find when attempting to remove the vibration motor that using a small flat head screwdriver or other type of metal pry tool will help release it from the adhesive holding it in place. (Again use extreme care when attempting this.)
Next you will need to remove one last flex cable by taking your plastic pry tool and lifting up the tab on the jaw connector allowing you to remove it from the device completely.
See figure below for reference.
Next you are able to flip over your device and begin heating up the screen assembly.
You will want to take your heat source on a medium setting roughly 3-4 inches away from the screen.
Be sure to evenly apply heat to all outer edges of the screen to loosen up the adhesive holding the screen in place.
Notice: This guide is for informational and learning purposes only. Perform these procedures and repair at your own risk.

Is there a way to replace just the digitizer without completely disassembling the device? And ... do you know where I can get one for a while N5110?

car vs driver said:
Is there a way to replace just the digitizer without completely disassembling the device? And ... do you know where I can get one for a while N5110?
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You would definitely have to disassemble the device to get to the flex cable to disconnect it.

This is great!
So it shouldn't be too difficult to replace the battery in a year or two.
Anyone know where replacement batteries can be found?
I must say, the non-removable battery is my biggest gripe with this tablet.

Where can you get a screen?
So now that we know HOW to replace a broken screen, does anyone know WHERE to buy a new screen and digitizer?
Samsung wants $298 to send it in for repair.

The Juggler said:
So now that we know HOW to replace a broken screen, does anyone know WHERE to buy a new screen and digitizer?
Samsung wants $298 to send it in for repair.
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Uh.. yeah. The same guy that posted this thread sells them.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using xda premium

car vs driver said:
Uh.. yeah. The same guy that posted this thread sells them.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using xda premium
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Excellent. Thanks. Do you happen to know if the GT-N5110 screen the same as the SGH-I467?

car vs driver said:
Uh.. yeah. The same guy that posted this thread sells them.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using xda premium
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Thanks for helping us out.

repairsuniverse said:
Thanks for helping us out.
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Hi, your tutorial and also your video on youtube doesn't show how to disasembly the lcd screen from the digitizer.
When I tried to disassemble it came with the LCD, but non full LCD because the bottom of LCD is glued onto the LCD plate holder.
It's built like the samsung Galaxy S2.
For me it's quite impossible to disassemble without breaking the LCD.
Am I wrong?
Did somebody manage to change only the digitizer?

Lilian63 said:
Hi, your tutorial and also your video on youtube doesn't show how to disasembly the lcd screen from the digitizer.
When I tried to disassemble it came with the LCD, but non full LCD because the bottom of LCD is glued onto the LCD plate holder.
It's built like the samsung Galaxy S2.
For me it's quite impossible to disassemble without breaking the LCD.
Am I wrong?
Did somebody manage to change only the digitizer?
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I was wrong, the LCD is not much glued to the bezel but it's firmly glued with epoxy glue to the digitizer.
It's definitly quite impossible to change only the digitizer.
Once again with samsung, good stuff but be very careful cause if you drop it, it's dead.
The complete LCD assembly is about 230$.

Screen replacement means full LCD screen replacement
As you can see below, digitizer is fully glued to LCD screen, plus epoxy glue pods in the corners.

Lilian63 said:
Once again with samsung, good stuff but be very careful cause if you drop it, it's dead.
The complete LCD assembly is about 230$.
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Well I just got a call from samsung service that I need LCD as well as Mother Board replaced and then some small Parts apparently for some liquid clogged damage that I am not at all aware of, All i know is 1/3rd of my screen went dark.
It'll cost me arm and a leg as warranty does not cover that. imo Dropping it is not the only thing one should worry about when there are other factors at play, family, pets, rain luck and who knows what..

A Question
Do you happen to know if the GT-N5110 screen the same as the SGH-I467?

As far as I know they are different.

Hacked it? Walk thru?
Have anyone successfully change parts or swap parts from i467 to N5100/N5120 to access and use phone calls? Or maybe teach me how to change my imei number to trick carrier into thinking this is a phone cuz I hate to have it stuck with only Tablet data only!!
repairsuniverse said:
As far as I know they are different.
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Question
repairsuniverse said:
As far as I know they are different.
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I have a Samsung N5120 with a shattered LCD+Digitizer, can RepairUniverse help? in repairing it. The tablet turns on, charges, hear Samsung booting sound etc - everything is working but the screen is badly busted

fadejare said:
I have a Samsung N5120 with a shattered LCD+Digitizer, can RepairUniverse help? in repairing it. The tablet turns on, charges, hear Samsung booting sound etc - everything is working but the screen is badly busted
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The LCD and digitizer are two seperate parts - are they both broken? Either way, the replacement procedure is basically the same. Just order the parts and follow the instructions on the youtube video and/or this thread to repair it.
Seems intimidating, but it's pretty easy and shouldn't take you more than 30-45 minutes if you are well prepared.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Screen Replacement
May be I my request is not clear, I want information (Real Ones) on where to get the complete assembly so I can get it repaired or for a repair shop like yours to tell me what it will cost to repair it. Sorry for the delay in replying I just lost hope after so many weeks of nothing.

Does anyone know where to buy the full LCD+digitizer and front glass? Recently broke the LCD on my Note 8 and from what I read, replacing the whole lot would be easier than trying to separate the digitizer and glass from the LCD.

Acerlyte said:
Does anyone know where to buy the full LCD+digitizer and front glass? Recently broke the LCD on my Note 8 and from what I read, replacing the whole lot would be easier than trying to separate the digitizer and glass from the LCD.
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That is incorrect. You have to remove the digitizer to get to the LCD, then the LCD requires additional steps to remove once you have the digitizer off.
The hardest (if you can call it that) part is carefully heating up the outer edges of the device to loosen up the glue that holds the digitizer in place.

HELP! Broken screen glass

I was getting the stuff out of my car an hour or so ago and I didn't take my bag out properly. Long story short the tablet, an LTE SM-P605) fell on concrete and now the glass is shattered. It still responds to touch and seems to be working properly. Charges and everything. Is there a fix to this that doesn't involve an entire new unit? I would muchhhh rather spend $200 or less on parts and tools to repair the screen than a few times as much getting a replacement unit.

thatblokematti said:
I was getting the stuff out of my car an hour or so ago and I didn't take my bag out properly. Long story short the tablet, an LTE SM-P605) fell on concrete and now the glass is shattered. It still responds to touch and seems to be working properly. Charges and everything. Is there a fix to this that doesn't involve an entire new unit? I would muchhhh rather spend $200 or less on parts and tools to repair the screen than a few times as much getting a replacement unit.
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Easiest and cheapest way to repair http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item4d1c4ea116

thatblokematti said:
I was getting the stuff out of my car an hour or so ago and I didn't take my bag out properly. Long story short the tablet, an LTE SM-P605) fell on concrete and now the glass is shattered. It still responds to touch and seems to be working properly. Charges and everything. Is there a fix to this that doesn't involve an entire new unit? I would muchhhh rather spend $200 or less on parts and tools to repair the screen than a few times as much getting a replacement unit.
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Well I do know that Samsung offers repair of a shattered screen at 1/2 the price if you did it within 1/2 a year from date of purchase. At least Samsung offers this in Denmark. Not sure what goes in the US. But might be worth a try to ask your supplier. A lot of the stores don't really know that Samsung offers this.. So if they say "noooo way!" ask them to double check with their service center.
Cheers:good:

buhohitr said:
Easiest and cheapest way to repair http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...ablet_eReader_Accessories&hash=item4d1c4ea116
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Is there a similar service for the 2014 Edition? SM-P605. Everything works properly. The screen just has hundreds of cracks. I can still use the whole screen area and get touch response.

Is this what I need to fix it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291083875540?lpid=82

thatblokematti said:
Is this what I need to fix it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291083875540?lpid=82
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Yes, It appears to be the correct screen. However, keep in mind that build quality of these screens are not the same as the ones from Samsung. I've repaired plenty of iPhones with cracked screens and the replacements that I would buy varied in build quality some of them were awesome and had little to no flaws, but I did receive a few that were awful.
Good luck with the repair.

thatblokematti said:
Is this what I need to fix it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291083875540?lpid=82
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You could buy the screen but I don't recommend you repair yourself, it's not easy, better off let the pro handle the repair. The link I sent you will repair the screen for you.

buhohitr said:
You could buy the screen but I don't recommend you repair yourself, it's not easy, better off let the pro handle the repair. The link I sent you will repair the screen for you.
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The link you gave me is for the wrong model. I have the 204 Edition, model SM-P605.

LonelyTV said:
Yes, It appears to be the correct screen. However, keep in mind that build quality of these screens are not the same as the ones from Samsung. I've repaired plenty of iPhones with cracked screens and the replacements that I would buy varied in build quality some of them were awesome and had little to no flaws, but I did receive a few that were awful.
Good luck with the repair.
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That eBay piece contains the glass? Just making sure it's the right part. Everything works 100% except cracked glass on the surface. LCD and touch response seem to be aces.

This might be of help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49595697

I've read the screen is glued to the LCD. How hard is it to heat and take that off? I'd love if someone knew of a repair service for the 2014 Edition not the old one.

Less hassle:
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Details about Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition P600 P601 P605 LCD Screen+Touch Digitizer
: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...eReader_Screen_Protectors&hash=item3389f72d01

dt33 said:
Less hassle:
Details about Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition P600 P601 P605 LCD Screen+Touch Digitizer
: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...eReader_Screen_Protectors&hash=item3389f72d01
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personally, this is what I would do.

random45 said:
personally, this is what I would do.
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It's also way more expensive. How do you go about ungluing something like this tablet? Do you need professional tools to do this

thatblokematti said:
It's also way more expensive. How do you go about ungluing something like this tablet? Do you need professional tools to do this
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Well if you buy the whole replacement you don't need professional tools. Just screwdrivers.

Don't need professional tools!
thatblokematti said:
It's also way more expensive. How do you go about ungluing something like this tablet? Do you need professional tools to do this
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Firstly, anybody can do bonded screen replacements without professional tools.
The most important tool you will need is patience and determination.
I repair phones, tablets and laptops. While professional tools will make the job easier and give a better quality result, it is possible to get professional results without expensive tools.
I'm not going to go into dismantling device, you can find plenty of instructions on doing that for various devices.
I will cover just the bonded screen issue.
Apart from the replacement glass/ddigitizer,
These are the things you may need and they are all cheap:
1. Molybdenum wire - around $10 for a couple of 100m rolls
2. Plastic Playing cards
3. Non serated plastic knife
4. Hairdryer or heatgun, or an iron (yes, ordinary clothes iron)
5. Infrared thermometer ($40 or so) - not essential but very handy
6. Loca glue
7. UV lamp
8. Couple pairs of small pliers or something to grip the molybdenum wire
9. Cleaning alcohol, or metholated spirits will do.
Once you have removed the screen assembly with the LCD, you need to heat the bonding from the glass side with the hairdryer or iron.
I prefer using the iron set at the right temperature which you can use the thermometer to check. Start at around 90deg C.
Hairdryer will also work, but you can't regulate the temp accurately.
Get the glass up around 90 and start working a corner with a short length of moly wire and grip it using the pliers.
You could fabricate handles for the cutting wires using wooden chopsticks or something but I prefer pliers as the wire will break often and its easy to regrip using pliers.
As you work the wire in, follow behind using the playing cards to keep the glass seperated.
Don't get frustrated if the wire breaks often, expect it!
As you get good at it, you get a feel for the strength of the wire and will break less.
Also try a little more heat for some devices as they have tougher glue but don't go too hot or it will damage LCD.
Once you have cut right through and seperated it, clean the remaining glue off using alcohol and a bit of hairdryer heat and just gently rolling the glue into lumps.
Once its nice and clean, apply the LOCA glue in a double Y like this >---< and gently just lower the new glass on it.
You might need to make a stencil for alignment to locate the glass precisely.
You can do this using cardboard and tape before removing the old broken glass.
I cannot stress the importance of precise alignment, so use your head and innovation to achieve accuracy.
Professionally, we use prefab brackets to align the LCD and glass digitizer, but it can be done with a bit of ingenuity and cardboard.
Don't press down on the loca at first, just let it spread under the weight of the glass.
Work any bubbles out gently and if you need to, use the plastic knife to seperate the glass a little bit and rework.
Once its all good, apply some pressure and let excess LOCA ooze out and wipre it off.
Apply sticky tape to fix the glass in alignment to LCD.
When it's all good, put the UV lamp on it for about 10mins
If you don't have a UV lamp, you can cure it in sunlight for a few hours.
You can get the UV lamps they use for nail salons for $30 or if you are a whiz, you could buy the UV tube for $2 and hack a flouro lamp to power it.
You should end up with a screen that looks new!
PS. Before attempting this on an expensive tablet for the first time, try and get a junked phone with bonded screen and do it on that first for a bit of practice. The experience will be worth it to get better results on the real deal.
The worst you can do is stuff up the LCD and you were going to get the complete LCD digitizer combo anyway right?