recently i've come across the chinese online store taobao, and found a lot of spare parts being sold there.
is it possible to get all the parts like m8's parts, assemble it on our own, install recovery and firmware to make it work?
or will there be a firmware problem?
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Hi, I own an unlocked GSM touch pro 2, it's physical appearance is nowhere near new, I was interested in getting a new phone until I found this website and discovered custom roms, I now love this phone and wish to keep it. But the main point of this thread is that I found new housing for my device, but have no knowledge in switching the housing myself. Does anyone know the difficulty of this, or a service where I can send my phone in with the replacement housing for them to do it for me?
Try this...
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...ka/htc_touch_pro2/&sl=ru&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
EricDaSqueegee said:
Hi, I own an unlocked GSM touch pro 2, it's physical appearance is nowhere near new, I was interested in getting a new phone until I found this website and discovered custom roms, I now love this phone and wish to keep it. But the main point of this thread is that I found new housing for my device, but have no knowledge in switching the housing myself. Does anyone know the difficulty of this, or a service where I can send my phone in with the replacement housing for them to do it for me?
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See if you can still get this download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=595996
Major kudo's to commonwarrior who provided the manuals so freely - they're good to have, thanks commonwarrior.
I attached what I have as copy if the thread doesnt avail. hopefully the two .rar will help.
So I have a GNex which is semi alive... the last time I flash a custom ROM over it, it went into this weird mode where I couldn't update or revert the ROM/Kernel. I've found a website called www.parts4repair.com which has the eMMC and it's relatively cheap... less than USD$30. But I'll need to send the device in to a shop to replace it which may cost a bit more about another USD$30. Is it worth the fix?
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So I have a GNex which is semi alive... the last time I flash a custom ROM over it, it went into this weird mode where I couldn't update or revert the ROM/Kernel. I've found a website called www.parts4repair.com which has the eMMC and it's relatively cheap... less than USD$30. But I'll need to send the device in to a shop to replace it which may cost a bit more about another USD$30. Is it worth the fix?
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For 60$, maybe you would be better off with replacing the entire motherboard if you can find one. It wouldn't be a new eMMC, but at least you would know you have genuine parts.
I can't Seem to find a replacement motherboard. But I get what you mean. That said, I can't get spare parts locally here in Malaysia for the GNex i9250. Where'd you suggest aside from ebay?
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I've seen some tutorials saying the G4 is easily repairable, but I have some specific questions about repairs. The WiFi module on my phone is completely dead, and I want to try to replace it somehow. This guide shows where the module is, and what kind it is. Has anyone attempted a similar repair? Is it even possible? Where did you get the spare parts? Should I just try to get a whole new logic panel from a different G4? Does anyone have tips?
I tried adding links to the guide and the specific chip, but the spam filter blocked me out.
broadcom com/products/wireless-connectivity/wireless-lan/bcm4339
ifixit com/Teardown/LG+G4+Teardown/42705
It's going to be very difficult to get a single broadcom chip. Most of the time they're only sold in big quantities exclusively to corporate bodies or educational institutes. But let's say you got one. I'd urge you to use a BGA station or have it replaced by someone who has experience in using such a device, OR, do it like this guy here. It may show an eMMC replacement but the procedure is exactly the same.
Getting a new mainboard is also not very easy. Not only is it very difficult to find one, most of the time, smartphone logic boards have to be rewritten with the correct IMEI/SN/ESN or whatever. If you're lucky, you'll find a seller that offers such a service for a small fee.
I don't recommend getting a used mainboard in any case unless the seller is a trusted dealer. In such a case, you have to take care of the IMEI and SN stickers on the back of the phone. Make sure you attach them on the corresponding devices.
Hello everyone,
the motherboard of my S4 mini duos (i9192) failed, probably the EMMC, and I need to replace it. Since where I live the 4G/LTE signal is so much better than the 3G and I don't need the dual SIM anymore, I was thinking to buy the i9195 motherboard and substitute it for the original one.
When looking at the components of my phone, I saw two other parts which seem to be related to the 3G version (i9190/2, as written on top of them): the USB connector board and the antenna on the top part of the back housing (the one with "3G" stamped on it), see the figures here.
So I suppose that I should be fine by replacing all three pieces with the i9195 version, also given that they seem to be the only 4G-related pieces in the phone, as per this thread and the video linked therein.
Has anyone tried this? Or, do you have any comment/advice?
Thanks in advance!
lampo808 said:
Hello everyone,
the motherboard of my S4 mini duos (i9192) failed, probably the EMMC, and I need to replace it. Since where I live the 4G/LTE signal is so much better than the 3G and I don't need the dual SIM anymore, I was thinking to buy the i9195 motherboard and substitute it for the original one.
When looking at the components of my phone, I saw two other parts which seem to be related to the 3G version (i9190/2, as written on top of them): the USB connector board and the antenna on the top part of the back housing (the one with "3G" stamped on it), see the figures here.
So I suppose that I should be fine by replacing all three pieces with the i9195 version, also given that they seem to be the only 4G-related pieces in the phone, as per this thread and the video linked therein.
Has anyone tried this? Or, do you have any comment/advice?
Thanks in advance!
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it is a gamble I think, it has been reported that even swapping the connector brd for a new one sometimes didn't work with older motherboard, though swapping all 3 it might work for you, but no guarantee. Also then you might have problem loading software & need jtag
But is there much of a price difference to buying a new phone?
Ok, I bought an i9195 used mainboard together with the USB connector board for 30 €, mounted them and flashed the latest Resurrection Remix. The phone is working pretty well (a really big upgrade from my S3 mini) even without changing the middle frame. Actually, what is missing on the middle frame is the 4G antenna, so the 4G is not working at the moment, but for the rest no problems whatsoever.
I'll try to buy the middle frame in the future and report if the 4G starts working, or if the circuitry got fried for the lack of the antenna.
@IronRoo thanks for the suggestion, the main point going for a new phone is the price of one with screen size less than 5" (this is 4.7" and is perfect, bigger ones are uncomfortable to hold for me): the cheapest one is Samsung A3 which is 200 € at the moment. Also, I'm also kinda annoyed by throwing away a phone that could be fixed and given new life.
Strange... My 9192 also fail EMMC some months ago and I also replaced it to 9195 from a local shop. It just 2 case of failing EMMC is seems like a design flaw? Maybe?
Anyways my phone is fine except for battery life I don't get even 1 full hour in performance mood also on RR ROM android 7, and it's my secondary device so I don't use 4G on this device can't report back how good probably I won't even get bit of charge xD
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Hello guys
I sent my phone to the official Samsung Repair center to replace its bricked inner screen and after few days they canceled the repairing process & replied that they don't have compatible screen replacement for my exact model (f926u/USA version). The repairing center is in egypt.
I suspect that any screen will work on any model
Can anyone confirm if there is actually a model compatibility based on location for the inner screen replacement or not?
In simple words, is the "F926B (EGY) foldable screen replacement" going to work on "F926U (USA)" phone ?
Thanks
I suspect so. But, what are you trying to prove? Samsung outside of the US won't touch it becuase of this regional model number difference. No matter what you say.
Unless you plan to change it yourself.
I believe you can use any Fold 3 display regardless of country of origin to replace your damage Fold 3's inner display
m_w_clarke said:
I suspect so. But, what are you trying to prove? Samsung outside of the US won't touch it becuase of this regional model number difference. No matter what you say.
Unless you plan to change it yourself.
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Actually the problem is that the assigned engineer is refusing to repair it based on "belief/suspicion" too without actual trial or previous experience. He simply don't want to risk trying to replace a "local screen" on a "USA version". I tried asking them why it will not be compatible, without any solid answer. I even asked them direct questions like "is the socket different between the models", "is there shape difference", "it there different screen power consumption between different models" But I failed to convince them that it should work on any model.
I would not hesitate to attempt replacing it myself, but they don't "SELL" replacement parts & there is no other way to get it from elsewhere.
That is why I am asking here since someone might have the proper experience to confirm it
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Actually the problem is that the assigned engineer is refusing to repair it based on "belief/suspicion" too without actual trial or previous experience. He simply don't want to risk trying to replace a "local screen" on a "USA version". I tried asking them why it will not be compatible, without any solid answer. I even asked them direct questions like "is the socket different between the models", "is there shape difference", "it there different screen power consumption between different models" But I failed to convince them that it should work on any model.
I would not hesitate to attempt replacing it myself, but they don't "SELL" replacement parts & there is no other way to get it from elsewhere.
That is why I am asking here since someone might have the proper experience to confirm it
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Ebay in the UK list branded new replacement screens. They are identified as compatible with F926 so cover all regions.
Not cheap though.
antonesamy said:
Actually the problem is that the assigned engineer is refusing to repair it based on "belief/suspicion" too without actual trial or previous experience. He simply don't want to risk trying to replace a "local screen" on a "USA version". I tried asking them why it will not be compatible, without any solid answer. I even asked them direct questions like "is the socket different between the models", "is there shape difference", "it there different screen power consumption between different models" But I failed to convince them that it should work on any model.
I would not hesitate to attempt replacing it myself, but they don't "SELL" replacement parts & there is no other way to get it from elsewhere.
That is why I am asking here since someone might have the proper experience to confirm it
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It is not that easy to replace the display on a foldable device. The guy was probably afraid that he would do a crappy install job and need to get you another replacement.
After refusing to receive back the phone without it being fixed and making some complaints about it to their call center, they ended up replacing the screen with the local model's & it worked perfectly as I expected.
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After refusing to receive back the phone without it being fixed and making some complaints about it to their call center, they ended up replacing the screen with the local model's & it worked perfectly as I expected.
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I am glad that you managed to get your phone repaired. As it is common knowledge that all Fold 3 use more or less the same parts. With the only exception that the US models are designed to operate on the US telecom bands, which are different from those use in other international models