Hi guys,
Unfortunatly last night a dropped my S4 mini and shuttered the front gorilla glass.
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My problem is that I was searching in ebay but it seems that all the front glass that are on sale, are chinese knockoffs.
Does anybody knows any European Store that sells genuine gorilla glass s4 mini front´s?
Br
Bruno Maia
I can't say for the S4 mini, but I had cracked my LCD for the S3 so I'll share my experience here.
- The LCD assembly, digitizer and gorilla screen is one unit and fused together with glue. Change just the part require a heat-gun and very delicate labour. This isn't for everyone.
- Don't bother search for cheaper price else where. When I had to replace mine, I search all over - retail, online, you name it. And for original "Samsung" screen, the price isn't far apart (which is US$ 200). Only non-Samsung screen would be cheaper, and not by much as well.
- At end of the day, I went with a Samsung authorized service center, since I don't want a potential a fake non-AMOLED screen (which count for more than 50% of the reason for my Samsung purchase). Plus they give me 3 month warranty on labour, which at non authorized Samsung center only give warranty for the screen itself.
- Different Samsung center may have slight variant on price, since some of them is outsourced or contractor. Check if Samsung for your country can provided the list and just check with the ones near you for pricing.
My two cents.
Thanks some good info
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Ok guys so i recently cracked the lcd screen on my desire z. I have found original replacements on ebay for around the $70 mark.
But when i phoned a mobile repair centre they mentioned needing to get the serial number of the lcd before they could order the part, are there different lcd screens across different devices in the world? Or am i safe to just but the ones off ebay. I purchased mine from clove in the UK.
My other question, is the digitizer glued to the LCD and therefore difficult to replace LCD without doing digitizer too? Is alignment a common problem once they have been put back together like i have seen on some phones?
The repair centre said about $175 to replace it, is that worth forking out for for peace of mind or could i do it myself. I'm fairly confident and have done it on cheaper phones.
Thanks heaps guys!!!!
noone can help me?
I took my first g2 apart cause I cracked the screenand was gonna replace it. The lcd screen is not glued to gthe digitizer. I don't know about part number or different screens as I got lazy lol.here's a pic of what it looks like without the lcd hope it helps
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Well the lack of glue is good news, does anyone know about the part numbers? different manufacturers?
LCD part number from the teardown guide
tjworld. net/attachment/blog/htc-desire-z-tear-down/IMG_0355-small. jpg
Whilst wandering around today, not really in search for accessories for my phone, but after cutting a iPad screen protector and it looking rather ugly, I happened to come across this pack in a Vodafone retail store.
It was $19.95, and they only recieved it today. It includes 2 screen protectors, 1 clear hard care, and a grey silicon case.
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The clear case is good, doesn't add much to the overall phone, whilst leaving all the keys available, the silicon case is a good fit, but makes the power button rather stiff when you are trying to press it. The screen protectors I'm going to apply tomorrow, when I'm not so drained.
Definitely worth the $19.95, considering its the only pack I've been able to find!
Hi can I know where suburb did you purchase this? Do you think this is available in victoria too?
Temptation got the better of me, and I've just applied the screen protector, screwed up the first one without thinking correctly ... :-/ .. but I've applied the other one, just waiting to see how it goes.
It was purchased in Western Australia, won't say which store because I know some of the staff are on this forum, and I'm the first person to buy one from them, don't want them possibly getting swarmed by nexus adopters ;-).
It should be available in Victoria, but you might have to ask for it as they might hold the stock back for their launch, but who knows.
Got it! How is the screen protector that comes with it? is it clear/ultra clear? do you notice any haze or rainbow like pixels on it when installed?
Screen protector is excellent, only thing I think is that it might be about a millimeter small, but nothing too bad.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Does anyone know where I could get a "Rear Housing Back Plate Replacement"? Honestly don't care if its the OEM or not, I tried to reach out the Samsung but the rep couldn't give me a clear answer. I found two places online but they are charging ridiculous price for them considering its a piece of plastic.
Bummer
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Does anyone know where I could get a "Rear Housing Back Plate Replacement"? Honestly don't care if its the OEM or not, I tried to reach out the Samsung but the rep couldn't give me a clear answer. I found two places online but they are charging ridiculous price for them considering its a piece of plastic.
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What is a ridiculous price to you???
Here is a place.
White - $47.42 http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-GT-N8013-Housing-p/smn8013hsg1wht-qs.htm
Gray - $59.25 http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-GT-N8013-Rear-Housing-p/smn8013hsg6-qs.htm
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kkretch said:
What is a ridiculous price to you???
Here is a place.
White - $47.42 http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-GT-N8013-Housing-p/smn8013hsg1wht-qs.htm
Gray - $59.25 http://www.globaldirectparts.com/OEM-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-GT-N8013-Rear-Housing-p/smn8013hsg6-qs.htm
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Both of those honestly. I would expect a piece of plastic to cost closer to $20 or so considering the cases themselves cost around that amount. I got the number to Samsung's repair department. Going to call later and see what prices they can provide me with. Otherwise I can just wait for a broken one to sell on ebay or something.
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-n8000-galaxy-note-10.1-battery-cover-16gb-(white),a,en,813257.html
Thank you, its about the same price with the exchange rate. I will keep looking.
What happened to yours and how bad is the damage?
You could always put this case on and cut off the front part.
$10 bucks here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Shell-Ultra-Slim-Case-Cover-Stand-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-10-1-N8000-N8010-/360600079416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item53f5708c38
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Got a used HOX from my dad. The digitizer is cracked so im gonna try repair myself.
Found a couple good priced ones on Ebay. (lcd + digitizer assemblys)
The question is, is there a differense (except from the logo) between the AT&T version and the HTC original one (or the unbranded one)?
Noticed there is a small difference between the lcds on Ebay, namely the little square on the left side.
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Will all of them work?
Was going to buy this one, since it shipped quickly to sweden.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorilla-Glass-LCD-Touch-Digitizer-Assembly-Display-For-HTC-One-X-S720e-AT-T-/251464060874?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a8c6d0fca
Any recomendations?
THANKS!
It looks fine to me.
frukten said:
Got a used HOX from my dad. The digitizer is cracked so im gonna try repair myself.
Found a couple good priced ones on Ebay. (lcd + digitizer assemblys)
The question is, is there a differense (except from the logo) between the AT&T version and the HTC original one (or the unbranded one)?
Noticed there is a small difference between the lcds on Ebay, namely the little square on the left side.
Will all of them work?
Was going to buy this one, since it shipped quickly to sweden.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorilla-Glass-LCD-Touch-Digitizer-Assembly-Display-For-HTC-One-X-S720e-AT-T-/251464060874?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a8c6d0fca
Any recomendations?
THANKS!
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Yea, International and American versions, Green and Yellow cables.
If you use American display on International one, the touch won't function at all.
https://youtu.be/kXO9IBEQeGQ
The C Type cables are available for sale at Orzly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Q-qftvE0w
PET Screen Protectors are also available
I have ordered the Style Swap cover from Amazon and Oneplus glass screen protector the same should arrive tomorrow. Will post image and review as soon as I get my hands on them
So today I got two accessories the style swap cover and the glass screen guard from OnePlus.
So what are my views on the style swap cover well I would say it good but its not vow and the reason could very well be that I am not wooden panely type guy but a fibre carbon type of guy hence it could matter of tast.
However please note that I am no waying that the cover is bad its good however it does not for me stand out.
The fit and finish is excellent and it has two connectors i guess its for some sort of antenna which is built between the plastic bottom and the bamboo top.
Images of the cover are below more will be posted tomorrow
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i dnt like the wood either but like the fact your phone looks so different. Does this protect the phone in anyway? Im careful enough not to drop my phones but i like them looking almost brand new so i can sell them a year later and upgrade to the latest model
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i dnt like the wood either but like the fact your phone looks so different. Does this protect the phone in anyway? Im careful enough not to drop my phones but i like them looking almost brand new so i can sell them a year later and upgrade to the latest model
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No these wont protect the phone in any way you will need a good qulaity transparent bumper cover to protect the phone