My brother has just informed me my dog has somehow broke my screen. I currently can't take pictures, but will later upload some either tonight or tomorrow.
His description is "the bottom corner is cracked and there's a crack through the screen (probably doesn't mean a hole through the screen, just a crack going horizontally or vertically)"
Is this worth fixing and repairing? Or is a new tablet the best solution? Just general answers since I don't know the full extent of the damage yet.
Thanks.
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My brother has just informed me my dog has somehow broke my screen. I currently can't take pictures, but will later upload some either tonight or tomorrow.
His description is "the bottom corner is cracked and there's a crack through the screen (probably doesn't mean a hole through the screen, just a crack going horizontally or vertically)"
Is this worth fixing and repairing? Or is a new tablet the best solution? Just general answers since I don't know the full extent of the damage yet.
Thanks.
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Well, it's 88 bucks to buy the part from etradesupply (if digitizer and glass, if just glass, then it's less but then you must use a heat gun and hope you can do it yourself), if you can do it yourself, it may be worth it, else, buy a new one, and either sell the old one for parts or keep it for extra parts. You get a new one, if shopping locally, you can try and see the serial and date of mfg and maybe get a good batch, and you get a new warranty to boot.
I'll check out the damage tonight and determine if I can fix it. I've never opened up a mobile device, but I know enough about computers I may be able to fix it. My brother has also fixed iPods for people.
Know of any sites that might buy nexus 7 parts? Maybe just eBay or something?
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datallboy said:
I'll check out the damage tonight and determine if I can fix it. I've never opened up a mobile device, but I know enough about computers I may be able to fix it. My brother has also fixed iPods for people.
Know of any sites that might buy nexus 7 parts? Maybe just eBay or something?
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Yeah, ebay seems to be the ticket.
Photos if the damage. Maybe fixable. Touch doesn't work so probably needs digitizer.
Input on if its do-able?
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Photos if the damage. Maybe fixable. Touch doesn't work so probably needs digitizer.
Input on if its do-able?
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A cracked LCD display and digitizer is very doable. You just need to know how and be able to work on small electronics. It will take some finesse. Only you know if you can physically do it. If you do take on the project you will want to mind the glass shards. You'll play hell getting them out of your fingers.
Edit: I always recommend getting the digitizer flex ribbon as well because the can fracture.
I've only dealt with PC components, but it should be easy enough. Find some step BG step instructions, watch videos, learn about the hardware of the Nexus 7.
What's the best deal on a replacement kit?
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I've decided instead of fixing it myself I'll sell the one I have and buy a refurbished one. I don't have the time to fix it and I'd much rather not risk $130 and it not work in the end.
What would a reasonable asking price be for say eBay?
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I've decided instead of fixing it myself I'll sell the one I have and buy a refurbished one. I don't have the time to fix it and I'd much rather not risk $130 and it not work in the end.
What would a reasonable asking price be for say eBay?
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The screen and digitizer is the most expensive and thus most sought after part when buying a parts tablet/phone. If you find someone who would have a use for harvested chips you might get a bit more for it. Just my opinion but if you get, IDK, 40 you're doing good.
Edit: I think 20-25 might be a reasonable eBay price though.
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I can't see the pictures, BTW if the cost to fix is more than 60-70% of new one, you should just sell it "as it" or for part on eBay, and buy a new one.
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considering you will not get much for it, why not keep it for parts and buy a same model new/refurb?
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considering you will not get much for it, why not keep it for parts and buy a same model new/refurb?
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I have no purpose to keep it for parts. Sure it might be fun to take apart, but what else could I use from it? Camera maybe?
I'm probably going to sell it on eBay, Craigslist, or wherever to get some money and buy a new one.
I thought about refurbished until I won a $25 eBay gift card, so why not get a brand new one?
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Seller said they dropped it in water. It holds a charge but will turn off shortly after being powered on. They're asking $100. Worth it or should I pass? Sounds like a hardware problem so I don't think its fixable without dishing out a lot of money.
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I think you answered your own question. I'd say its definitely not worth it considering a lot of factors like how long it was in the water, what they did after they pulled it out, etc etc...
Replacing the logic board is cheaper than replacing the screen, so as long as the screen isn't cracked it shouldn't be that bad. However, you're not going to be able to easily find a replacement logic board yet. If it is well and truly broken, your best bet is to keep the screen and housing, then buy another Nexus that has a broken screen and frankenstein it together.
I'm looking for the back housing to a Verizon one, if anyone knows where I can get parts for them?
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tooter1 said:
I'm looking for the back housing to a Verizon one, if anyone knows where I can get parts for them?
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Search eBay! I found many mobile housing there
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Seller said they dropped it in water. It holds a charge but will turn off shortly after being powered on. They're asking $100. Worth it or should I pass? Sounds like a hardware problem so I don't think its fixable without dishing out a lot of money.
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Not a good idea in my opinion!
Its like buying a used car with some issues and spending a lot of money to fix it's known bad issues then after sometime new bad issues will come up and you'll keep fixing it and so on that if u bought a new one wit would have been cheaper! Electronics are even worst!
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Not a good idea in my opinion!
Its like buying a used car with some issues and spending a lot of money to fix it's known bad issues then after sometime new bad issues will come up and you'll keep fixing it and so on that if u bought a new one wit would have been cheaper! Electronics are even worst!
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Cars are different, though. Any issue with an engine that completely prevents it from running is not going to be traceable to any one particular part, especially if all of the parts are really old.
These phones literally have four major components that are easily replaceable, and only two of these components are going to keep the phone from being operational. If you replace both the logic board and the screen, it's practically a new phone.
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I tried that route and, couldn't find any. Probably not putting the right words in search.
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Thanks for the replies. Gonna pass on the device.
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Not a good idea at all. Pay 300 more and you can get yourself a brand new one
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Question is this: Where did all the Sprint GNex parts go? I am looking for the middle housing and can't find anything anywhere. Am I able to go to a Sprint repair center and pay for one? I've managed to drop it twice in the last week, causing some damage to the housing. And no, I don't like cases...
Thanks on advance for any help.
- Z
Are there such things as sprint repair centers? If so, that's neat, wish Verizon had them.
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I've been wondering the same. Had to touch up my paint and when I pushed the back housing off, the digitizer bubbled a bit in the bottom left hand corner. It's not over the screen so it's not catastrophic but it's annoying to see.
The only way to get good parts Sprint-wise seems to be to buy a bad ESN device for 200 - but even at that the screen is usually scratched or something like that.
And I thought I had it bad with scratched off paint from using headphones and twisting the jack...
I'm thinking OP means a retail store, Sprint is the poorest of the four and I doubt they pour any funds into "service centers".
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And I thought I had it bad with scratched off paint from using headphones and twisting the jack...
I'm thinking OP means a retail store, Sprint is the poorest of the four and I doubt they pour any funds into "service centers".
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No, that's not what I mean. Here in Portland, OR we have two service centers. They have retail fronts, but they stock parts for everything they carry. I've taken many phones in and had them repaired the same day. I'm asking if anyone knows if we can buy parts directly from them.
Oh, my mistake. Well that's really neat! I doubt you could buy parts, though. But then I don't work for Sprint.
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Alright, so the unthinkable happened. Yes, I dropped my beloved Note II. Less than two weeks into owning it, too.
The drop was about 2 feet and landed on my foot, then bounced onto a tile floor (yeah, I know). The fall was light and hardly made a sound, but alas I now have a spiderweb originating on the left side of my screen. It's not too bad but here are some pictures so you know the kind of damage that can befall your phones.
It was VERY difficult to take pictures of, but it's easy to see under a light. I just thought some of you might want to know how easily the screen can be broken.
If anyone has any advice on dealing with this, It would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. I'm in Canada with Bell, and have their smartphone premium care plan. I haven't spoken to anyone yet as this happened this evening, but it looks like it only covers accidental damage resulting in failure, for which i have to pay 150$ for a new phone (that seems to be the only option). So for now I think I'm stuck with a very sadly broken screen. If anyone cares, I'll update later after I talk to them.
I have same plan with Bell. You will be covered. Just have to pay the $150 on your next bill and send in your old one. My daughter dropped a 3 week old bold 9900 into the toilet and it was covered!
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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same happened to mine today but the damage is much worse.
If anyone has experience with repair options I'd love to hear about it.
I got mine on release day, and the guy in the store took their demonstrator to lunch and dropped it. Cracked the screen on the corner.
I replaced the screen on my Inspire and it wasn't too bad. I watched the video of replacing on the GN2 and it looked quite a bit easier, so I think you would be fine trying to replace yours. Good luck
Too funny. I did the same yesterday. Had it sitting on my wallet face down on the kitchen table and it slid. I caught it with my legs, rolled off my foot and hit the ground. About a 6 inch fall at most. Two big cracks and a chip. Two generations of notes, two broken screens Haha.
Have a square trade warranty and the phone actually functions like normal so there is at least that.
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Forgot to add this excellent site http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Galaxy+Note+2+-+N7100+Complete+Disassembly+&+Assembly/11811/1 Its where I learned how to do idevices.
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I got the AT&T protection plan for just 10 bucks more, covers everything...... EVERYTHING!
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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The problem is that I'm not sure if it's just the glass on the front that's broken, or the OLED/ touch panel itself (since I believe it is a single panel on this phone, right?), which is at minimum 200$ to order the part. I am entirely comfortable replacing it myself, though I don't want to pay that much if I can avoid it.
I'll take it to the Bell store tomorrow and see what they can do before doing anything else though.
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The problem is that I'm not sure if it's just the glass on the front that's broken, or the OLED/ touch panel itself (since I believe it is a single panel on this phone, right?), which is at minimum 200$ to order the part. I am entirely comfortable replacing it myself, though I don't want to pay that much if I can avoid it.
I'll take it to the Bell store tomorrow and see what they can do before doing anything else though.
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If you can turn it on and see the OLED is providing images then its fine. The didgitizer is all you need to replace. The ifixit link is the best place to learn from. I replace screens on many phones and as long as you follow the golden rules your going to have a great repair experience.
1. Ask or search before you guess
2. NEVER EVER force anything. If it wont budge seems to require force. Check your sorce and ask first.
3. Double check all your connections
4. Keep a clean work space with plenty of light.
5. Stay geounded. (Usa a mat, strap, or whatever.)
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+note+2+replacement+screen&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Damn man sorry to hear that. I've only done iphone screen replacements so not sure how difficult these are to replace but here are some you can pick up if your comfortable doing this kind of stuff.
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So the link in this post should be the piece I would buy? (Thanks 45ACP1911)
Just curious. Do any of you guys have a case on when the Note fell ?
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Just curious. Do any of you guys have a case on when the Note fell ?
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Nope, no case. Got the Samsung tpu case incoming now though for when I send it in for warranty repair.
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I got the AT&T protection plan for just 10 bucks more, covers everything...... EVERYTHING!
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10 dollars more... every month
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10 dollars more... every month
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Plus deductible of $200 I believe.
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That's why I waited to buy from Best Buy, it's$10/mo, but no deductible. You might get a refurb if they can't fix it, but at least it is free.
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That's why I waited to buy from Best Buy, it's$10/mo, but no deductible. You might get a refurb if they can't fix it, but at least it is free.
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Does at&t give you a new one if they can't fix?
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Plus deductible of $200 I believe.
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They have 2 insurance options
1) $7.00 - Insurance Only
2) $10.00 - Insurance + Better CS + GPS Location Services
When I was in the store to change sim cards, the in store rep told me only the $10.00 was available. However, when I called into AT&T CS, they allowed me to chose just the $7.00 option. $200.00 deductible still applies.
I believe it was covered in a previous thread, but Best Buy insurance does not cover lost or stolen phones.
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They have 2 insurance options
1) $7.00 - Insurance Only
2) $10.00 - Insurance + Better CS + GPS Location Services
When I was in the store to change sim cards, the in store rep told me only the $10.00 was available. However, when I called into AT&T CS, they allowed me to chose just the $7.00 option. $200.00 deductible still applies.
I believe it was covered in a previous thread, but Best Buy insurance does not cover lost or stolen phones.
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Yeah my wife got the same deal and looking online at the bill I lold and unchecked the extra $3 as I'm smart enough and don't need att's help in regards of setting anything up or any kind of usage.
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Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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hev88 said:
Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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Here you go.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus/
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Anyone know of a legit place to get a replacement front glass for gnex. My digitizer is fine so I don't need that. I've never done this before, just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
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can you post the pics of the phone
$17.90 for front glass, not bad. I have a surface scratch on mine that has been bugging me, might be cheap enough to be worth the trouble. Has anybody had any experience ordering from that website? Is there any instructions included on how to replace the items or is that something that you just have to find on your own?
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I will when I get home... At work rightnow
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Any luck with this? Looking to do the same with my i515 gnex, does anyone happen to know if the glass cutouts for the two versions are the same?
From what I read, its strongly recommend to replace the whole unit(screen, digitizer, and glass) because its a huge pain to get glass off if you are lucky enough to do so.
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From what I read, its strongly recommend to replace the whole unit(screen, digitizer, and glass) because its a huge pain to get glass off if you are lucky enough to do so.
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I know its tricky, but i've done it before(heat is my friend). Once you do it once it actually isn't bad especially because the nexus has the slight lip around the screen which helps you big time with positioning the glass. I'm just confused if the two glass cutouts are the same or not.
So I still have broken glass that is finally starting to fall out whilst the cracks have gotten larger, no thanks to my two year old who loves to throw toys.
Has anyone seen the glass replacement, not the digitizer, last long term?
I'm trying to hold out until October but concerned that I'm going to lose the screen entirely soon.
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My phone has EXACTLY the same crack pattern!! And I know how bad it feels.
Is this some design issue with the GNex stress points?
I asked the Samsung Care Center and they asked around $185 for the replacement (glass and digitizer)
That is more than half of the phone cost. :crying:
(Edit: They said as the front glass, the digitizer and the lcd are glued together, it is impossible to get a seperate glass replacement)
Luckily I had a screen guard on so the glass pieces are not falling apart yet.
You can get the glass and ask a trustworthy maintenance guy for helping replace it.
I haven't tried yet. But might try soon. :fingers-crossed:
Can someone tell me the link of the adhesive that you have bought on eBay or amazon??
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Can someone tell me the link of the adhesive that you have bought on eBay or amazon??
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Here is what I have been using for replacing the glass on the S3.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iveASIN=B004WIQW3U&linkCode=as2&tag=mymmne-20
Hello there
A few days ago I was using the public transport when my Note II fell on the ground. When my girlfriend asked if it was broken, I replied that the Note II was unbreakable. When I picked it up my screen was broken (karma hits player 1 for one million thousand trillion points). I mailed to the store I bought it from and they told me it would cost 250 euro's.
I'm wondering whether this is a normal price for a screen replacement.
Thank you for the replies!
Stores always want to rip you off! I have seen issues about screen on the galaxy s3 which obviously is different but almost the same. The glass can be bought for under $10 online and there are plenty of YouTube videos with instructions on how to do change it yourself. So to answer your question yes I think $250 is wayyyyy too much
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If it were me, I'd attempt to fix it myself, after reading up extensively and making sure I had the right tools.
Only you can contemplate whether it's worth it for you, watch some YouTube and make a decision
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The alternative is getting it fixed in a local 'foreign' shop here in my city. Not entirely reliable, but I have little to lose.
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Did you ask if they were going to change just the front glass or the whole display such as glass+ digitizer+amoled? Because if it's just the glass then it would be a major rip off! It's not that simple to just change the glass since it glued with an adhesive and you'll need to be very careful when removing it.
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Did you ask if they were going to change just the front glass or the whole display such as glass+ digitizer+amoled? Because if it's just the glass then it would be a major rip off! It's not that simple to just change the glass since it glued with an adhesive and you'll need to be very careful when removing it.
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Well they said they had to replace everything, which probably explains the hefty price tag.
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Well they said they had to replace everything, which probably explains the hefty price tag.
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I'd do some research before running to pay. These companies tell us w/e they want in hopes of making more money off customers
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First of all. If the screen is scratched or broken but still works it means than the screen is not damaged. Only upper glass over screen is broken and you can buy one from ebay for 20$ and replace yourself by video tutorial on youtube. Anyway if you fail to repar it yourself you can anytime go and replace whole screen for 250 eur. But I think its worth to try to repair upper glass only if screen is still responding after damage.
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