I've got a scratch in the cover, not over the lens itself yet, so I'm not too worried yet, but I'm just curious if anyone has replaced it and how hard it is to do.
From the looks of it, there aren't any cables, etc. involved, just contacts similar to the back cover (but more of them). The piece has the buttons, lens cover, etc. all in one unit like this: http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g3-d851-back-housing-assembly.html
It's not outrageously expensive, so I have no worries about buying the piece, I just don't know how difficult it is to do. It looks like just a bunch of small screws to remove and replace.
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Is it possible to replace this part and is there anyone that would have a good one? Mine is pretty scratched up from general wear.
thanks,
Harry
I assume you are talking about a camera on the back of the phone? If so:
Are you talking about the lens on the back cover, or are you refering to the lens on the camera itself, under the back cover?
One thing you can do, and I would suggest doing so, is removing the lens cover that is part of the back cover of the phone. One less piece of plastic in the path of the light, and it will also remove the scratches. I have had mine like this for 6 months of heavy use (I've got two kids) and the lens cover on the lens itself doesn't have any damage.
I assume the piece of glass exposed on the back of the phone is not the actual lens and i just a glass cover. Is it possible to replace this? And is there any good cover to protect it? I just noticed there's already several scratches on the glass. Was wondering if i could easily replace it and also if there was something i could do to protect in the future.
I'd prefer not getting a whole case if possible.
I believe it is a plastic cover, and I have seen replacment ones for sale on the internet, they are a plastic circle with a black ring printed on it.
I believe the price was somewhat high for what it is, like $15-20.
thanks, i think i found it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sprint-HTC-Evo-...665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f62a96c1
Mines broke and it's glass not plastic. I think the replacements are plastic.
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I read somewhere that you can go somewhere that processes camera film and get some used disposable cameras for free, and that the lenses from those will fit perfect on the evo. There was a wright up on it i think here at xda.
Referring to the outer lens cover on the evo, I haven't heard if anyone doing what we did with the tilt 2, we simply remove the scratched cover and don't replace it with anything.
On the tilt 2 the lens cover was built into to battery door and you simply removed the door then popped the little plastic cover out and your pix were as good as new.
The scratched cover made a big difference on the tilt 2, to someone who is picky, and this completely solved the issue.
So what exactly does this cover do on the evo and is it as important as we think it is?
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It's part of the evo's back case half, instead of the battery door. I guess you could remove it, but I'd be worried about dirt getting inside the phone. Personally I'd try to replace it with something instead of leaving it off completely. One of the Chinese bargain sites (either dealextreme or kaidomain, can't remember which) sells glass lenses in various sizes for flashlights. If you could get lucky enough for them to have one the same diameter, you could remove the old scratched/broken lens and replace it with one of those.
On the other hand, if it's just scratched, you could get some cerium oxide (optical grade glass polish) and polish the scratches out.
Hi all,
I'm into photography and the lens is one of the most precious component in my galaxy note.
Has anyone came across a case/battery case/add-on that has a lens cover? I'm particulary after a sliding lens cover. I don't really want to put screen protector in front of the lens as it'll affect photo quality.
If you've seen any.. please provide links.. thanks
FYI, I've googled.. with no luck
cheers
Lens protector
Here's my solution. Might not be the prettiest. If you find a circular piece of rubbery sticker or something simmilar it might be even better. Doesn't even need to be this thick. Doesn't even need to be out of rubber. I just like the extra friction when I lay my phone on the desk.
I hated the idea, that the phone rests on the lens when I put it down.
What do you think?
I found similar solution like @vgergo but you dont need to destroy battery cover. I ordered leather back battery cover from ebay, it is a bit ticker than original one and it provides arround 1mm edge arround lens so it is protected when putting your phone down. Back is nice finnished and it fits as it should so I can reccomend it.
So I need to replace the rear glass on my G7, it is not broken but is badly scratched (just me being a total idiot!)
I have ordered 2 replacement OEM backs which should arrive later this week but having watched the videos I am now wondering if it is good idea trying this myself? I am reasonably proficient but from googling it seems that getting the FPS to work may be as issue after?
Also the backs I ordered are OEM ones but it seems they do not come with any adhesive, I asked the seller and they said no adhesive is included, this does strike me as strange as I was expecting it to be pre-applied but I guess the seller knows better than I do! I can get some adhesive tape easily enough but then it gets fiddly with the risk I guess of messing up the water-proofing so I am now wondering is putting a skin on may be the lazier but easier option.
Anybody on here replaced the back themselves?
hi, i think that you have to lost the water protection with only normal tape or glue. I've found on internat "Rear Battery Door Cover Repair Tape ZVRT208" i think that is the tape that you need
Update, I did it ok and it was really easy actually. My only regret is a got some minor marks on the edge from the initial leavering so I'd advise anyone to just try and use something plastic rather than metal for that bit.
Not too bad though and overall it looks great now.
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