Within the past month, I noticed some condensation in my screen. Last week, there was no more condensation, but I noticed a darker part on my screen that looked like the screen cover was actually sticking to the internal screen.
Soon, my touch screen stopped responding altogether. After toying with the phone for a while, I found that if I apply pressure to the side of the plastic cover, it bows the screen cover just enough that it breaks contact with the touch screen.
Earlier today, while messing with the touch screen cover, some adhesive got onto the actual interior touch screen and caused it to stop working. I used some Zeiss lens cleaner wipes on it, which removed most of the adhesive very well, but there is now an off color tint as if it is just slightly oily on the screen now.
What is the best way to clean the actual internal screen? Is it possible for me to buy a new screen cover and adhesive to re-seat it?
New touch screens can be found on eBay and there is a tutorial on replacing them. Google it.
I have googled it, and I do not need a new touch screen. I need a way to clean the touch screen, and a new thin plastic cover for it.
Do you mean a new screen guard?
Yes that's it. Pardon my ignorance of technical terms. My screen guard is slightly bent and it is missing the factory adhesive. Some of the adhesive from the screen guard got onto the screen. I can't figure out how to get the adhesive off of the screen so that the touch screen will work again.
Not sure what you are using for a screen guard, but AT$T sells a 3-pack for $5 that fits the Tilt 2/TP2 perfectly and leaves no adhesive residue.
Are you aware that the actual "screen" that you touch on the phone is only a thin sheet of plastic that is easily removed, and that the actual screen is a piece of glass under it?
Edit:
http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Digitizer-HTC-Pro-~Replacement/dp/B001LBPB88 <-- That is what I am talking about. It works fine, but the adhesive to seat that onto the phone smeared onto the actual screen glass. All I need is a way to clean adhesive off both without damaging the phone. Other than that, the phone works perfectly.
I'm very aware of it, that's why we use screen protectors. Like I said, you can buy a new one off eBay. Use a little acetone on a soft cloth to remove the adhesive. I'm done with your lousy attitude.
I am not trying to sound like I have a bad attitude, I am just confused and wondering if you think that I am saying that a 5.00 screen protector left residue on the screen, which isn't the case.
Don't blame me for your poor explanation of the issue. Notice I'm the only one that even tried to help you? Probably because others couldn't follow what you were describing. Anyway, I think you have enough info to handle it. Good luck.
I've stripped my phone down and removed the lcd digitizer and it was held in by what looks like thin grey double sided foam tape, I have a new unit to fit but it doesn't come with any tape.
Does anyone know where I can get some proper tape to hold the screen in?
Jon
My screen just shattered yesterday after a drunk night out. I went and ordered a replacement glass from ebay since I'm assuming that it's the glass that's only broken. The touchscreen works fine. I can still use it normally. I have a few questions before I begin. I've watched youtube videos on taking the phone apart. I've read a bunch of threads. I just want to be extra careful.
What do you use to keep the new glass onto the lcd screen? I saw some 2mm 3M adhesive tape. I read that it'll make the screen very sensitive. I've seen people reusing the black adhesive tape it came with.
The tools: Hair dryer, small Phillips head screw driver, metrocards, guitar pick, plastic pry tool, razer blades, rubbing alcohol.
Random though, has anyone bought a different colored glass from their original color? Grey glass with white home button and vice versa. Seems dope lol.
Thanks!
Removing the back cover and fixing an unresponsive touch screen.
My daughter decided to drop her 80 Cobalt leaving the screen unresponsive but not broken.
After re-flashing the firmware and ruling out a software issue, I decided to open the case and have a look inside. With a bit of playing about I discovered the matt plastic back panel can easily be unclipped from the shiny plastic surround.
First remove the single tiny crosshead screw from under the sdcard flap. Then unclip the panel using strong fingernails or a thin plastic tool. Work from the speaker end and hinge it up at the camera end as there are four tabs there that locate under the curved shiny plastic part.
Inside there are two rectangles of plastic sticky tape in the same place, under one of those is the touch screen ribbon. I removed the plastic tape and found the ribbon was unseated, I just pushed it back into the connector and replaced the plastic tape, which appears to be the only thing holding it in place. The touch screen sprang back into life.
Replace the back cover and small screw. Job done.
It should only take a few minutes to repair.
After the digitizer connector is snapped into place and screwed down, is it wise to test it before applying adhesive or does that little strip that sticks out to the side (for grounding) have to be firmly placed/taped down first? I basically want to be sure the screen works before adhesive and tape are applied. Good or bad idea?
Update: Dry fit went well for testing. Used a precision-cut adhesive and peeled off the protective plastic after testing to seat the new screen replacement. Cracked But Not Forgotten brand. Zero problems.