What is the best site to get a replacement screen from? My digitizer is fine, just need the screen
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Found one for 15, going to two tone my note 4
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Found one for 15, going to two tone my note 4
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Where did you find it?eBay?post a link and let us know after you install it if you recommend it,I like to have a back up screen laying around haven't seen any post on replacing one on note4 yet,surprisingly I havent had to replace a Samsung screen yet had s3,4,5,and now note4,I did replace the camera glass on S5 and the charging flap,got them from some site they came from Hong Kong or something but were OEM and cheap.
http://www.hytparts.com/005521-oem-replacement-outer-glass-lens-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4.html
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http://www.hytparts.com/005521-oem-replacement-outer-glass-lens-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4.html
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Nice that looks legit,please post back and let me know how long it took to receive it and what your thoughts are on it.
Will be ordering Thursday, there are four color options. I have the white, I'm going to do the black glass, with the white and chrome and black back I think.
That will look good,I have the white s3,black s4,white s5, I use all dark backgrounds if there's an option and dark wallpapers with the black note4, it just looks nicer to me, that's why I got black this time,but I'd put the white back on myn,I actually never saw the white one in person to be honest I'll have to take a look.
Good luck swapping just the glass, its fused to the digitizer.
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Good luck swapping just the glass, its fused to the digitizer.
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Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
djmouse said:
Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
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Sorry ididnt provide much detail but theres a video on youtube with a repair guy and he attempts to do a glass swap and breaks the digitizer from it being fused like the s3
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Can you elaborate,are you saying its impossible to replace just the screen and he will need to replace the digitizer also with one that has the screen fused to it?
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I'm sure Google can elaborate also.
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I'm sure Google can elaborate also.
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Thanks,were not here to be negative were here to learn and share,maybe he had a hands on experience, that's better then googling something most times, I already saw a tear down of the note4 but not the screen being taken off the digitizer but thanks again for being so helpful.
deathshead said:
Sorry ididnt provide much detail but theres a video on youtube with a repair guy and he attempts to do a glass swap and breaks the digitizer from it being fused like the s3
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Don't you just heat it like the rest to separate it? I assume its no different then replacing note 2 or 3 glass...
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bordman said:
Don't you just heat it like the rest to separate it? I assume its no different then replacing note 2 or 3 glass...
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That's the problem. I don't think you can. I'm paying $75 to get it fixed.
A blow dryer did the trick
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A blow dryer did the trick
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Got pics?
How did it turn out and where did you get the parts?
I don't have pics, I sold it literally the moment it was fixed. But I can say, the kit was 11.95 with amazon prime shipping. It was for the 910. The glass was cheap, but usable and came with tools. This lit used double sided tape, not loca and the glass didn't have a logo. I two toned it. I thought it would look better but just looked like knock off. But hey my buddy slapped down $690 and said he wants it so no complaints
Basically the concept is heating the glass so the adhesive between the digitizer and glass can be loose or let's say workable. I did this on my Galaxy Note 1 but kinda screwed up a bit. Trying to separate the glass from the digitizer is a pain on the butt because with what ever you use to separate it you can also risk scratching the digitizer. Also do not overheat as it can mess your screen up bad. Let's say all the job is cleanly done and you separated the glass still with the adhesive on the digitizer, put the new glass on the screen and with the heat gun/hair dryer put some heat on the glass to get the adhesive back to stikn mode. This is a simple but yet risky fix. In my experience with a new phone I'd pay the amount to get the screen fixed though idiots here in Georgia will try to rip you off saying you need a new digitizer as well. Hope it gives you a bit of info though look for vids about this before attempting on your own note 4
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They give you a clear wire between two rings to separate the screen. It was quite easy. Bunch of glue left over but rubbing alcohol and a light touch took care of that. The trick was to have someone else heating as you slowly work it. I think the fix would of looked a bit better with loca I feel.
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my question says it all.
i have a perfect galaxy nexus screen. no weird grid. no weird uneven colors. nothing. just perfect. however, i have few scratches by mistake on the screen " digitizer it self "
is it possible to replace the digitizer without replacing the screen ? money isnt an issue even if its the price of a new phone. its just i have OCD and i do like my screen perfect.
so . is it possible to replace the digitizer alone ? " even if i have to buy them both lcd screen and digitizer ", i will keep the new screen extra for future
I don't think the digitizer is up for sell separately yet.
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Smokeey said:
I don't think the digitizer is up for sell separately yet.
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thats fine BUT if i buy the sceen and the digitizer, can someone seperate them and install the digitizer on another screen ?
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thats fine BUT if i buy the sceen and the digitizer, can someone seperate them and install the digitizer on another screen ?
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I've read that the glass is fused to the housing and display but I'm interested in this as well as I have a spec of dust under my screen.
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ll_l_x_l_ll said:
Hi.
my question says it all.
i have a perfect galaxy nexus screen. no weird grid. no weird uneven colors. nothing. just perfect. however, i have few scratches by mistake on the screen " digitizer it self "
is it possible to replace the digitizer without replacing the screen ? money isnt an issue even if its the price of a new phone. its just i have OCD and i do like my screen perfect.
so . is it possible to replace the digitizer alone ? " even if i have to buy them both lcd screen and digitizer ", i will keep the new screen extra for future
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I'm unable to post links yet, so go to iFixit and search for "Galaxy Nexus teardown". Seems the screen and digitizer are fused together, sorry
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...money isnt an issue even if its the price of a new phone...
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Buy a new phone, keep other as a backup/media device?
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Buy a new phone, keep other as a backup/media device?
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like i said, i am OCD. i go buy new one, i will look for dead pixels/ un even colored screen/ stupid grid that shows weird lines in weird positions of the screen. its like hell for me to go through all that again.
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I'm unable to post links yet, so go to iFixit and search for "Galaxy Nexus teardown". Seems the screen and digitizer are fused together, sorry
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i did go to that site before you post it. thanks for trying to help. however i am just wondering that even if they are fused together, can i still take them apart ?
i really dont want to lose that screen
Hopefully the overall quality will improve with the samoled displays in the near future and buying a replacement housing/digitizer will almost guarantie you a good result (dont hold me to it though, just wishfull thinking).. i have some micro scratching aswell (seems to be a normal problem with this device) but only really visable under a really strong super-led flashlight. I'm starting to feel ok with it however and decided to wait with getting a replacement till the price has gone down.
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I read that one of the members here used a blow dryer on the screen and used a suction cup to remove the screen on their Galaxy S II. If these two devices were constructed similarly then this method may have some merit.
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the "super" in super amoled means the digitizer and screen are fused together.
i dropped my phone from about 3 feet and broke under my screen but not the screen itself can anyone recommend a good company to buy these parts from??
There's a guy from HK selling it on eBay here. However that means that you'd need to change it yourself. I have looked at the ifixit website about the assembly of the device; however it depends on how comfortable each one is with changing it themselves.
It is quite expensive as well... I will still get a quote from Samsung prior to venturing with this option.
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Where are you getting the digitizer from? If it is sold as fused with the screen, then there's not much trying to tear the combo apart and getting it to look like a machine job will be a challenge. I assume you'd need to build a clean room setup somehow...
Anyways you could possibly verify if the screen quality is to your standards with the eBay seller I mentioned above and buy on that arrangement; however getting the other side to agree/be honest may not be easy.
Instead, why not buy the best screen protector? Those wet ones you get nowadays. Not only will it get rid of the scratches but will also protect your phone for a long time...I think that is a better cheaper investment unless you are sitting on a pile of....cash...
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Hopefully the overall quality will improve with the samoled displays in the near future and buying a replacement housing/digitizer will almost guarantie you a good result (dont hold me to it though, just wishfull thinking).. i have some micro scratching aswell (seems to be a normal problem with this device) but only really visable under a really strong super-led flashlight. I'm starting to feel ok with it however and decided to wait with getting a replacement till the price has gone down.
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I have since this post received 2 more scratches and both is showing quite easy with screen off in normal lighting, last one i got today and that one´s really bugging me since it looks like something rubbed against the screen a few times.. I always.. always always! only keep my phone in my pocket on my jacket with a plastic zipper and only a microfiber cloth goes in the same pocket.. digitizer actually feels weaker then my old X10's which (apart from that i dropped it and cracked a corner a month before getting the GN) looks rather good to have been tossed around and been riding my workpants which has been everything BUT clean.. a few deep scratches but 18 months of abuse, i'd say it's in good condition! I refuse to put a screenprotector on this phone, initially i did get one.. that one scratched during installation using a regular creditcard and it just looked terrible with the peeling around the edges so, no more protectors.... and i (along with other here at the forum) believe that it is not actually the glass that scratches but rather the oleophobic coating getting scratches.. because the scratches are really really thin but clearly visible.. it's a shame.. but when the next scratch comes, i'm gonna stop being anal about it and just toss it in my right jeans pocket where the phones usually go.. never in my workpants though.. that would kill the coating in a day.
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My partner has cracked the glass on the screen of her note 2. I was going to fix it for her but I'm looking for somone with experience fixing the note 2. I recently fixed a cracked screen on my galaxy s 3 by replacing just the glass on the front and using the same lcd etc. It only cost me £25. Is the same repair possible on the note 2 or is it constructed differently? I've had a look online and you can buy the glass from various places.
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Steve
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Hi
My partner has cracked the glass on the screen of her note 2. I was going to fix it for her but I'm looking for somone with experience fixing the note 2. I recently fixed a cracked screen on my galaxy s 3 by replacing just the glass on the front and using the same lcd etc. It only cost me £25. Is the same repair possible on the note 2 or is it constructed differently? I've had a look online and you can buy the glass from various places.
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Steve
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Did the new replacement fit perfectly as it was before?
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Unfortunately, the glass is glued onto the touchscreen which makes it more difficult. Though I've seen somebody posting about fixing it anyway, involving a heat gun to get the glue off, but couldn't find the post on Tapatalk. Perhaps if you search around.
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Did the new replacement fit perfectly as it was before?
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In my galaxy s3 it looked good as new.
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Unfortunately, the glass is glued onto the touchscreen which makes it more difficult. Though I've seen somebody posting about fixing it anyway, involving a heat gun to get the glue off, but couldn't find the post on Tapatalk. Perhaps if you search around.
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On the GS3 the glass was only glued around the edges of the touchscreen. I was hoping it was the same for the note. I'll have an other look online everything I found for the note was about replacing the whole screen. Loads of info and vids for replacing the galaxy s 3 glass tho. Thats what made me wonder if it was more complicated for the note. I'm still tempted to try it. Worst case is I have to replace the whole screen which I would have to do anyway
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Let me know if you are doing this soon
I have gathered all the pieces and tools to repair mine (glass lens, heat gun, pry tools, etc) and have planned to do it on wednesday.
However, I could not find anyone on the internet that have acheived it yet. I hope it's possible
Here's a useful video that may help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM
Here is my redneck method. You may need a bigger knife.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039145
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On the GS3 the glass was only glued around the edges of the touchscreen. I was hoping it was the same for the note. I'll have an other look online everything I found for the note was about replacing the whole screen. Loads of info and vids for replacing the galaxy s 3 glass tho. Thats what made me wonder if it was more complicated for the note. I'm still tempted to try it. Worst case is I have to replace the whole screen which I would have to do anyway
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Steve
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Lucky, mine was glued 100% on the AMOLED display and all. I managed to fix it though, be careful when applying the new superglue to hold the new display as I put in too much and it bled over onto the display surface.
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Here's a useful video that may help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgZeb5QytM
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Thanks, this is a change of Digitizer+Glass and the guy wrotes : "Its not possible to replace the glass only without special equipment,"
So,it might not be possible to only un-glue the glass as we see video for S3
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I was thinking of getting this case, does anyone have this? If so, what do you think?
ww w.ion-factory.com/predator_note2.php
broke link due to being new
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And what would "special equipment" be? If it's only a heat gun, then great. But if it needs a clean room with robotic arm, well not so great.
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And what would "special equipment" be? If it's only a heat gun, then great. But if it needs a clean room with robotic arm, well not so great.
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good question. If the screen is broken anyway and my Mrs lets me i'm tempted to give it a go. surely worst thing that happens is I'll need to buy a new screen which I would have to do anyway if I don't try.
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steevwatson said:
good question. If the screen is broken anyway and my Mrs lets me i'm tempted to give it a go. surely worst thing that happens is I'll need to buy a new screen which I would have to do anyway if I don't try.
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Good point, and though I personally haven't done the procedure on this phone, I cannot see how more than a few basic tools plus heat gun shouldn't fix it if you're nimble enough.
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Mine dropped from two feet and hairline cracked across the whole screen. I bought the full assembly LCD/digitizer. Did the repair per LE55ONS. AOK now. afterwards, I tried to pry apart the digitizer glass. In my Note II it is bonded with transparent gum covering the entire LCD. No way to replace only the digitizer on my version of the Note II
Hi all
I have a cracked screen on my Galaxy Nexus and want to replace it.
I know the digitizer is stuck to the glass but I've watched a video on YouTube and with a bit of time and patience it should come apart.
Has anyone successfully replace the glass and only the glass on the Galaxy Nexus?
I've seen some replacement glass on eBay for around $20 which doesn't seem too bad. But I want to know when you remove the old glass which would remove the glue holding the old glass on, do I need any glue to stick the new glass on and where would I find this so called glue?
I bought a used broken galaxy nexus off ebay that also has this issue and I am probably gonna try and fix it eventually. I ordered replacement glass off ebay for 15 dollars and its coming with little tools for the job aswell.
Did it come with stuff to stick the glass back on :s
I will probably pick it up on Monday so I can check then.
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I did the same thing. Found a nexus on ebay for 40 bucks with a cracked screen. Phone works perfect, I ordered replacement glass only and and I'm just way nervous to do it.
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Any luck with this repair? It seems like there are people who say it can't be done and some who say it can. I've watched some videos on this topic as well but they never really show how to put the glass back on without getting air and dust trapped in between the digitizer and the glass.
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Any luck with this repair? It seems like there are people who say it can't be done and some who say it can. I've watched some videos on this topic as well but they never really show how to put the glass back on without getting air and dust trapped in between the digitizer and the glass.
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I had the same issue with my Gnex, but after talking to private service guy,I replaced complete digitiser together with glass. The reason was simple.
As I get info from that guy, you will never be able to protect any dust to stay at digitiser area, so after some time phone will not recognise some touches,because of glue has to be used and it is not easy to cover complete area,that is why probably dust will come inside.
Anyway,those are informations I get from guy who is servicing/repairing all kinds of mobile phones, so this was his opinion and maybe there is better way,how to solve it.
I wish you good luck
It didn't come with glue .
I found this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WIQW3U/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 which seems like the right thing to me.
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so did anyone successfully replaced the glass?
I found good deal in Amazon and not sure if this is going to work!
I have a broken GNex which I am willing to sell for parts... Anyone interested Pm me
sdhanush1 said:
I have a broken GNex which I am willing to sell for parts... Anyone interested Pm me
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do you have an intact glass?
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do you have an intact glass?
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I had... Sold it already... I remember seeing one in eBay UK website you may want to try there.
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sdhanush1 said:
I had... Sold it already... I remember seeing one in eBay UK website you may want to try there.
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ty mate.. i will seriously think about it :good:
Any word on replacing the glass? I've been watching some videos about the process that includes everything except the regluing.
I found one video on the regluing process, but it shows the replacement in an industrial factory setting with an industrial autoclave vacuum to remove any air bubbles present.
I have also seen people on the YouTubes use 3mm wide double sided tape around the entire perimeter of the phone to reduce dust, but I can see potential issues with this method, as the factory method seems to apply a solid layer of adhesive material.
I would like to hear success stories, but I'm inclined to pop this thing open and give out a shot.
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I have a broken GNex which I am willing to sell for parts... Anyone interested Pm me
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I thought the glue is not a must have parts,but samsung wont put the glue on without any reason. what i know about the glue is it will make ur glass much harder...
It took me 2 hours as first attempt everything works perfectly though...tested sensor, spen works fine
How much was the front glass?
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How much was the front glass?
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Its OEM glass i ordered from this website
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-sgh-t889-glass-lens.html
what adhesive did u you?
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what adhesive did u you?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111017655926 this works for almost every types of smartphone just try to make a rectangular around the digitizer LCD...it resembles to the s3 but bigger screen
This makes me want to just take off my screen protector and buy this and install it if I trade or sell my phone.
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all tools that i used on this repair :
Heatgun : http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-572-1112-96289.html $15 (optional) you can use hair dryer but it might take really long to heat up the surface
plastic blaze razor : http://www.ebay.com/itm/230807168697?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 $4-$5
non contract infrared thermometer : http://www.ebay.com/itm/321047762705?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (optional) well you gotta know when the temp hits around 180 F
2mm adhesive tape : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111017655926#ht_1386wt_1397
Micro Fiber cleaning cloths : Frys has it (optional)
Rubbing alcohol 91% : http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-91-Isopropyl-Alcohol?skuId=216440
OEM Samsung Glass lens: http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-sgh-t889-glass-lens.html
Before start doing it, watch this video first : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhd5KwgopZo
then this video on how to apply adhesive tape : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCcUNQpSHYE
and thats it...pretty easy
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This makes me want to just take off my screen protector and buy this and install it if I trade or sell my phone.
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LOL i used black glass lens instead for DA FASHION~! now my phone is in half black and half white
One question for the op, how do you make sure no dust is between the glass and the surface underneath? I have a hard time applying a screen protector!!
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One question for the op, how do you make sure no dust is between the glass and the surface underneath? I have a hard time applying a screen protector!!
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im sorry but screen protector has nothing to do with the digitier screen LCD, its more likely for the front glass and to keep away from dust between the front glass and the LCD digitier, make sure you build a right adhesive rectangle tape around the digitier LCD
The first site posted (where you bought the glass) has the OEM adhesive tape.
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-lcd-adhesive.html
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-clear-adhesive.html
Cool site. Thanks.
put in my claim through insurance today, but going to give this a shot on my broken one. i've got a replacement screen and all the parts, so i might as well try.
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The first site posted (where you bought the glass) has the OEM adhesive tape.
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-lcd-adhesive.html
http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-series-optical-clear-adhesive.html
Cool site. Thanks.
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im about to order those two but its hard and kinda impossible as you have to know how to suck air bubble out and thing like that
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put in my claim through insurance today, but going to give this a shot on my broken one. i've got a replacement screen and all the parts, so i might as well try.
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same here buddy i alse have insurance but oh well why wouldnt we give it a shot as well as our curiousity GL
Im still so nervous to do it
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Im still so nervous to do it
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so was i...but if you have insurance then give it a try ( if something happens, just report you lost it for faster process in delivery a new phone)
I dont have insurance :/ luckily my crack doesn't affect the viewing of the screen thats why i havent bothered to try or even call samsung to see how much it is to replace it.
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I dont have insurance :/ luckily my crack doesn't affect the viewing of the screen thats why i havent bothered to try or even call samsung to see how much it is to replace it.
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then i think you shouldnt replace it
Wow tonight I dropped my phone and it spiderwebbed really bad too. And I have the best otterbox on it. And I dont have insurance on it. So it looks like you had a similar problem right? If I follow your guide I should be able to fix it myself? The phone still works perfectly just glass is smashed. I guess that I really dont have anything to lose right. I still cant belive that the otterbox failed. It was only a 3 foot fall I have drop. I wish I could call otterbox and get them to help but oh well.
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Wow tonight I dropped my phone and it spiderwebbed really bad too. And I have the best otterbox on it. And I dont have insurance on it. So it looks like you had a similar problem right? If I follow your guide I should be able to fix it myself? The phone still works perfectly just glass is smashed. I guess that I really dont have anything to lose right. I still cant belive that the otterbox failed. It was only a 3 foot fall I have drop. I wish I could call otterbox and get them to help but oh well.
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yes you will be able to fix it yourself if you listen and follow the video carefully and don't rush in this operation cause you might scratch the LCD digitier...and if your front glass is all shattered, use tape to hold them down before lift the front glass up or take them out in each piece if you feel comfortable in that way
Hey I just recently broke my screen and I bought my phone last july. Its not completely broken but its shattered most of the screen and its incredibly annoying. Is there anyway I could get a new phone or get a cheap screen replacement within 30-50$ range? Or should I just go ahead and get a new phone?
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Tyler.Boston1 said:
Hey I just recently broke my screen and I bought my phone last july. Its not completely broken but its shattered most of the screen and its incredibly annoying. Is there anyway I could get a new phone or get a cheap screen replacement within 30-50$ range? Or should I just go ahead and get a new phone?
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If the digitalizer isn't damaged, replacing the glass only is cheap and easy. Look it up :good:
BWolf56 said:
If the digitalizer isn't damaged, replacing the glass only is cheap and easy. Look it up :good:
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How would I tell if the digitilizer is broken? It may look just like the glass is broken. If I didn't have my screen protector on I'm pretty sure it would fall apart
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Tyler.Boston1 said:
How would I tell if the digitilizer is broken? It may look just like the glass is broken. If I didn't have my screen protector on I'm pretty sure it would fall apart
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If the screen usable? Any color/light bleed? Or color distortion/fading?
BWolf56 said:
If the screen usable? Any color/light bleed? Or color distortion/fading?
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Oh ok well then its still working
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Tyler.Boston1 said:
Oh ok well then its still working
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Check out this thread for replacing your screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945494
I highly recommend against trying to replace just the glass. That is what I tried to do, but the LCD is glued to the digitizer which is glued to the glass. I didn't use enough heat and though I got through the edge tape holding the glass to the frame, I shattered the digitizer and LCD as well as busted through the menu buttons.
If you think you can do it, go for it. Not real tool intensive, but there will be lots of heat and the success rate is probably 50/50.
The next step from that is to replace the whole LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS. But that will set you back around $200. Same process, but you pretty much scrape the glass, digitizer and LCD from the metal frame. Lots of effort, lots of time, and little pieces of glass flying everywhere.
For about the same price, get the FRAME/LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS asssembly. It only requires removing a few screws, unhooking a couple of cables, and replacing the hole front end. It can be done with care in about 15 minutes.
If you do that, be sure you get the right model number. If you are on AT&T in the US, you'll need the i747. The i9300 may come up a few bucks less, but it's not compatible. Color doesn't matter - you can change now, if you want.
The biggest disadvantage of removing the glass only is the risk of getting dust inbetween the LCD and the glass front. With the other two methods, the LCD/DIGITIZER/GLASS are already fused together. However, if you pull it off, no one will ever know you messed with it, and the warranty cheat won't be tampered with as it will be with a frame replacement.
According to the other post, you are still 13 months from an upgrade. That means around $450 to replace your S3 and $630 if you want to go the S4. For less than half that, you can get the frame replaced. I might even suggest that once you replace the frame, you spend that $10 to replace the glass and try it without any fear of consequences on the one you remove. If you do it well, you might could sell that assembly for $150-$200.
Good luck!
i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame
can you advise if a i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame? Mine is 747, I can see lots of posts on Ebay for screens with both 9300 and 747 compatible. Want to make sure before order.
k2lc said:
can you advise if a i9300 screen (no frame) will fit i747 frame? Mine is 747, I can see lots of posts on Ebay for screens with both 9300 and 747 compatible. Want to make sure before order.
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Lcd, digitizer, and glass are all identical except color. Once you see the word "frame", the model matters.
I just recently did this successfully. The key is a good source of heat and patience. I used a heat gun and it took me about thirty minutes to do. There are screens you can order that come with the little tools to use. Start heating it slowly and use the tools to take the glass off. Heat it until its relatively easy to get the glass off but do not over heat it! Keep going until all the glass is off. Once its off, apply some sticky tape (or you can use the tape that was already on the phone if you don't destroy it) and it will be good to go. Make sure that you take the protective paper off the glass you ordered.
Should you have any issues feel free to PM me.
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