[Q] Shattered my screen...thoughts? - G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey folks,
Dropped my AT&T LG G3 (running on Cricket) on it's side from about 4ft and it hit a rock and chipped the very side of the phone (right side) and now most of the screen doesn't respond to touch (but does display).
I have a few options:
1) Replace screen or rather try to (looks to be about $70)
2) Spend $150+ on a used phone on Craigslist or EBay (might as well put that $70towards a temp phone)
3) Buy a cheap phone from T-Mobile and put my SIM in it...something like this: http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3-certified-pre-owned.html
4) Buy a new phone and upgrade from the G3 (might as well put that $70towards the purchase of a new phone)
Problem is, I was planning to get the G4 when it's released...so trying to avoid spending too much money or specifically number 4 as then I'll be stuck with a new phone that I don't really want. If I buy, say, an S6 and use it for a month...do you think I can recoup all if not most of the money I spent on it? I'd be buying it off contract.
What would you do? I'm a systems engineer, so I'm pretty good with hardware, but from my Googling replacing the screen looks to be more hassle than it's worth. Anyone know of a place I can get a cheap GSM phone so I can at least text/call people?
Thanks!

Nevermind, I think I'm just going to deal with this phone now that I found this amazing app called Mobizen.
It allows me to control my phone in it's full glory from my Windows PC. I can deal with this for a month or so until the G4 is released. AWESOME.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsupport.mvagent&hl=en
https://www.mobizen.com/
I definitely recommend this. Works with my LG G3 connected via USB (debugging on) flawlessly.

IlyaKol said:
Hey folks,
Dropped my AT&T LG G3 (running on Cricket) on it's side from about 4ft and it hit a rock and chipped the very side of the phone (right side) and now most of the screen doesn't respond to touch (but does display).
I have a few options:
1) Replace screen or rather try to (looks to be about $70)
2) Spend $150+ on a used phone on Craigslist or EBay (might as well put that $70towards a temp phone)
3) Buy a cheap phone from T-Mobile and put my SIM in it...something like this: http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-f3-certified-pre-owned.html
4) Buy a new phone and upgrade from the G3 (might as well put that $70towards the purchase of a new phone)
Problem is, I was planning to get the G4 when it's released...so trying to avoid spending too much money or specifically number 4 as then I'll be stuck with a new phone that I don't really want. If I buy, say, an S6 and use it for a month...do you think I can recoup all if not most of the money I spent on it? I'd be buying it off contract.
What would you do? I'm a systems engineer, so I'm pretty good with hardware, but from my Googling replacing the screen looks to be more hassle than it's worth. Anyone know of a place I can get a cheap GSM phone so I can at least text/call people?
Thanks!
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i) Look in your drawers, you must have an old phone hanging about.
ii) One of your friends will have an old phone, stuck in a drawer, somewhere, to tide you over.
iii) http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-nokia-106.html. I'm in the UK and this was the first thing that came up on Gooooooogle.
iv) Buy a pen and paper, join the "snail-mail" revolution.
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573v3 said:
i) Look in your drawers, you must have an old phone hanging about.
ii) One of your friends will have an old phone, stuck in a drawer, somewhere, to tide you over.
iii) http://www.gsmnation.com/hot-phones/unlocked-nokia-106.html. I'm in the UK and this was the first thing that came up on Gooooooogle.
iv) Buy a pen and paper, join the "snail-mail" revolution.
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Hahah, snail mail. I'd die, lol.
See my post above though, I found a solution that will hold me over for the next month or so until the LG G4 is released. Works beautifully.

I dont think that digitizer for G3 costs that much. If screen would be compleately kaput then full screen (lcd,digitizer,Gorilla Glass) is about 140eur + work.

id say fix the phone and sell it . you get more money out of it . also g4 will be very expensive at launch .
maybe find a g3 with mb problems and take the whole screen from it .

netmaniack said:
I dont think that digitizer for G3 costs that much. If screen would be compleately kaput then full screen (lcd,digitizer,Gorilla Glass) is about 140eur + work.
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caesar170988 said:
id say fix the phone and sell it . you get more money out of it . also g4 will be very expensive at launch .
maybe find a g3 with mb problems and take the whole screen from it .
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I ended up buying a screen on EBay for like $65 USD and replaced it myself. The old adhesive isn't holding as well as I'd like so I'll probably redo it eventually, but everything else works perfectly. I'm a systems engineer and have extensive hardware repair experience, but Google/iFixIt made it sound like the job was so much harder. Honestly? It was a f'in piece of cake. I could do it in my sleep.

IlyaKol said:
I ended up buying a screen on EBay for like $65 USD and replaced it myself. The old adhesive isn't holding as well as I'd like so I'll probably redo it eventually, but everything else works perfectly.
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How does it works after a month or so? Still fine? I'read many of these 65~70$ screens doesn't really have the same quality as OEM, and are less responsive and more "sticky"...

Sine. said:
How does it works after a month or so? Still fine? I'read many of these 65~70$ screens doesn't really have the same quality as OEM, and are less responsive and more "sticky"...
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I have the G4 now so I haven't used the G3 in a while. It's at home in another state while I'm working elsewhere, so can't really answer. But in the time I had it, it was fine.

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[Q]Where can I buy a Droid Incredible

Hello ladies and gents.
I got a quick question, but first a little back story...
I owned a Droid Incredible for a few months already.. *Oct.2010 however it got stolen a month ago.. I have retrieved the phone already.
While I was at my Apartment...my phone fell and it's broke... screen shattered..case dinged up.. and now I have a beat up paper weight..
My local carrier which I bought the phone from are all out...and they asked if I wanted a Fascinate...I like the phone.. but I am so used of the Dinc with so many things I did with it.. I've grown to love it....
My question is this...
Where can I get one..I've looked on Ebay.. I would like at least "like new" condition.
I've google searched and I've came across some for a decent price.. but these online "stores" either have not seller ratings or what ever....
I am no noob at buying stuff from ebay, but the stuff I've bought were either BNIB stuff or some after market hop ups for R/c Cars...
Please point me in the right direction.
I am starting to hate not having a phone to tinker with.
*If this is in the wrong section pls move it to the correct one.kthx.
v1ral
eBay is the best place.
Buy from a seller who has more than 50 ratings and you are almost positive to get exactly what you are expecting to get.
They would lose more money by getting a bad rating than they would selling you a messed up product.
That -and- the fact eBay has buyer protection, though it is a pain to work with.
Make sure it has a clean ESN if you are getting used.
Thanks anybody else..
I have a post in the marketplace pm me
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you can try swappa.com
Craigslist -> cellphone section
Just make sure you call verizon when your about to purchase or beforehand, and check if the ESN is reported stolen. If not then your good =)
I got a "like-new" Dinc from verizon a month ago by accident when they were suppose to send me a brand new one because of warranty. They never billed me for the "like-new" phone, so I have an extra one. I'll sell it to you for $350. PM if interested.
v1ral said:
Hello ladies and gents.
I got a quick question, but first a little back story...
I owned a Droid Incredible for a few months already.. *Oct.2010 however it got stolen a month ago.. I have retrieved the phone already.
While I was at my Apartment...my phone fell and it's broke... screen shattered..case dinged up.. and now I have a beat up paper weight..
My local carrier which I bought the phone from are all out...and they asked if I wanted a Fascinate...I like the phone.. but I am so used of the Dinc with so many things I did with it.. I've grown to love it....
My question is this...
Where can I get one..I've looked on Ebay.. I would like at least "like new" condition.
I've google searched and I've came across some for a decent price.. but these online "stores" either have not seller ratings or what ever....
I am no noob at buying stuff from ebay, but the stuff I've bought were either BNIB stuff or some after market hop ups for R/c Cars...
Please point me in the right direction.
I am starting to hate not having a phone to tinker with.
*If this is in the wrong section pls move it to the correct one.kthx.
v1ral
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You can go to http://www.repairsuniverse.com/ and just buy the parts you need and replace it yourself. Much cheaper than buying a whole new phone.
And $350 for a like-new phone ... he could get a like-new one on eBay for much cheaper.
Wirefly - Free - hard to beat.... hop on it while you can...
http://www.wirefly.com/plans/verizon-wireless/?oflag=specialoffer&referringdomain=wirefly
smtom said:
Wirefly - Free - hard to beat.... hop on it while you can...
http://www.wirefly.com/plans/verizon-wireless/?oflag=specialoffer&referringdomain=wirefly
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free with a new contract...
g00s3y said:
free with a new contract...
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Yeah.. all their good deals are with new contracts, so no good :/
g00s3y said:
You can go to http://www.repairsuniverse.com/ and just buy the parts you need and replace it yourself. Much cheaper than buying a whole new phone.
And $350 for a like-new phone ... he could get a like-new one on eBay for much cheaper.
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I have no clue if the phone is dead.. it starts up though... anything after that.. is just a guess.
Thanks for the suggestion.. I will inspect the phone and see what I think can be repaired..
POQbum said:
Yeah.. all their good deals are with new contracts, so no good :/
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True... and I can't get it from wirefly if without contract.. My zip isn't recognized... as a valid area...
Honestly, if you don't want to go through Verizon- eBay is your best choice.
Most people and companies who are looking to sell devices sell them there instead of creating an entire new website to sell them on.
But I think you don't like eBay very much so I won't push it anymore
v1ral said:
I have no clue if the phone is dead.. it starts up though... anything after that.. is just a guess.
Thanks for the suggestion.. I will inspect the phone and see what I think can be repaired..
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So the glass front is cracked and im guessing the actual amoled screen is broken also? You feel it vibrate when you turn on but nothing after that?
If that is the case this is what you would need
Digitizer - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-glass-touch-screen-digitizer-replacement.html
Bezel - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-front-housing-bezel-replacement.html
Screen
AMOLED - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-lcd-screen-replacement.html
SLCD - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-lcd-screen-replacement-slcd.html
You will also need to get tools that will be able to remove the screws on the phone. I personally got this, has exactly what is needed plus so much more for a great price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026LQSYI
If you do it that way just watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MugUYhtP0_o
It shows you everything you need to know on how to take apart the incredible.
If that isn't what is wrong with the phone, well at least you know what to do if you do just crack your screen lol.
g00s3y said:
So the glass front is cracked and im guessing the actual amoled screen is broken also? You feel it vibrate when you turn on but nothing after that?
If that is the case this is what you would need
Digitizer - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-glass-touch-screen-digitizer-replacement.html
Bezel - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-front-housing-bezel-replacement.html
Screen
AMOLED - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-lcd-screen-replacement.html
SLCD - http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-incredible-droid-lcd-screen-replacement-slcd.html
You will also need to get tools that will be able to remove the screws on the phone. I personally got this, has exactly what is needed plus so much more for a great price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026LQSYI
If you do it that way just watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MugUYhtP0_o
It shows you everything you need to know on how to take apart the incredible.
If that isn't what is wrong with the phone, well at least you know what to do if you do just crack your screen lol.
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wow..
I may do this.. It does vibrate.. and the home buttons on the bottom light up...
The actual red part of the phone the bottom left is dented somewhat..
Swappa or Craigslist
Honestly...
If my phone is beyond repairable.. then I am not gonna try and get these parts.. but I like the idea that it CAN be done.
I've dealt with electronics stuff before.. e.g Full Blown Water Cooled Computer.
I am not afraid of EBAY.. it's just that... these kinds of purchases e.g phone purchases..through the *bay.. is luck of the draw I guess.
v1ral said:
wow..
I may do this.. It does vibrate.. and the home buttons on the bottom light up...
The actual red part of the phone the bottom left is dented somewhat..
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If it does that then i'm 99% sure you can replace the screen, digitizer, & bezel, and you will have a working phone again. It def turns on, with that vibrate means you can at least get into the bootloader. So you can download this file
http://www.fourty.net/~berzerker/stockstuff/PB31IMG_3.26.605.1_RUU.zip
rename it PB31IMG.zip, put it on the root of the SD card, boot into the bootloader, run the update, and this will return the phone to a completely stock 2.2 as if you bought it from VZW.
v1ral said:
Honestly...
If my phone is beyond repairable.. then I am not gonna try and get these parts.. but I like the idea that it CAN be done.
I've dealt with electronics stuff before.. e.g Full Blown Water Cooled Computer.
I am not afraid of EBAY.. it's just that... these kinds of purchases e.g phone purchases..through the *bay.. is luck of the draw I guess.
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Yeah, eBay can be iffy. But if you do go that route, just look at the feedback percentages and the comments. Any recent negatives and move on to the next seller.
g00s3y said:
If it does that then i'm 99% sure you can replace the screen, digitizer, & bezel, and you will have a working phone again. It def turns on, with that vibrate means you can at least get into the bootloader. So you can download this file
http://www.fourty.net/~berzerker/stockstuff/PB31IMG_3.26.605.1_RUU.zip
rename it PB31IMG.zip, put it on the root of the SD card, boot into the bootloader, run the update, and this will return the phone to a completely stock 2.2 as if you bought it from VZW.
Yeah, eBay can be iffy. But if you do go that route, just look at the feedback percentages and the comments. Any recent negatives and move on to the next seller.
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Thanks..
Hmm... That is the best words I've heard in a while.. that it's almost 99% a possible fix.
Let me describe what happens when I "turn it on"..
It does vibrate like usual when it boots.. however.. I can't see much.. haha..
The day it broke.. the screen would light up showing the splash screen as well as other parts.. but with cracks.. I've never seen a phone this jacked up before..
That's about it.. If in fact this is a good indication that it is in fact fixable.. I will ordering the parts ASAP... and have it reconnected..
Question.. with the impact the phone encountered..with the "motherboard" be so much affected to where the actual innards are shot.. say..the gps stuff.. or the accelromater *I know spelling is off.. haha..
I am hoping this all goes well and dandy...
Thanks everyone.

Broken Screen :(

Hello,
My Galaxy Nexus screen got cracked when it fall from my pocket
Do you know where can I order a new screen?
Thanks,
QueeN-LoveR said:
Hello,
My Galaxy Nexus screen got cracked when it fall from my pocket
Do you know where can I order a new screen?
Thanks,
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EBay... they're about $250 last time I looked. Good news is that its very easy to replace.
Sent from a yakju GSGN
I appreciate your help. Can you please provide me with a link to it. I tried to search on ebay but only found LCDs for Nexus S.
Thanks,
QueeN-LoveR said:
I appreciate your help. Can you please provide me with a link to it. I tried to search on ebay but only found LCDs for Nexus S.
Thanks,
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-Touch-D...reen-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-i9250-/260904669776
$285 :/
Sent from a yakju GSGN
thanks for your help..
very expensive though :S
For that price your better off selling yours on ebay and purchasing a new one for yourself that you know will last......
you could try contacting samsung, it could work out cheaper.
this is why i have insurance. while i rarely drop my phone, it does happen. it hasnt yet, but i know i probably wouldnt spend 300 on a new screen. for that i could buy a different 4g phone off contract.... id go and sell my broken nexus.
Some of us here who purchased in the grey market obviously can't get our phones insured. Easier said than done.
ilikemoneygreen said:
this is why i have insurance. while i rarely drop my phone, it does happen. it hasnt yet, but i know i probably wouldnt spend 300 on a new screen. for that i could buy a different 4g phone off contract.... id go and sell my broken nexus.
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republitarian said:
Some of us here who purchased in the grey market obviously can't get our phones insured. Easier said than done.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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What do you mean by grey market? like craigslist? and thats why i said id by another phone, its a sly way of saying that the screen costs more then some of the current 4g phones do. You could literally buy a Razr off of craigslist for 280... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mob/2770665120.html
I realize the ability to customize the phone is nice, but not at the expense of a small fortune. if you bought it off contract in the first place that at least what 5, $600 already down, then if you replace screen your in it for $900. Buy a razr or the thunderbolt ... or something, then wait a couple months for the next greatest phone to come out and the price of the parts will come down then the screen can be replaced for cheaper.
republitarian said:
Some of us here who purchased in the grey market obviously can't get our phones insured. Easier said than done.
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Mine is insured! ESquared will do it. Cheaper than asurion also
ilikemoneygreen said:
What do you mean by grey market? like craigslist? and thats why i said id by another phone, its a sly way of saying that the screen costs more then some of the current 4g phones do. You could literally buy a Razr off of craigslist for 280... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mob/2770665120.html
I realize the ability to customize the phone is nice, but not at the expense of a small fortune. if you bought it off contract in the first place that at least what 5, $600 already down, then if you replace screen your in it for $900. Buy a razr or the thunderbolt ... or something, then wait a couple months for the next greatest phone to come out and the price of the parts will come down then the screen can be replaced for cheaper.
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Grey market is importing the phone... asurion won't cover phones they don't know
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Seems like the eBay one is an LCD, not Super AMOLED.
That one in the ebay link has the lcd also, which is why it's so expensive. As soon as the digitizers start being sold by themselves (glass screen only), it will be much cheaper.
phiquantu said:
Seems like the eBay one is an LCD, not Super AMOLED.
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When they say it's a LCD, it was referring to the actual part of the phone, the "Screen", and not that the screen is using the LCD technology, the galaxy nexus is only available with HD Super Amoled technology for the screen, unlike the Nexus s that has both Super Clear LCD (i9023) or Super Amoled (i9020), if that what you are referring to.
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brian85 said:
That one in the ebay link has the lcd also, which is why it's so expensive. As soon as the digitizers start being sold by themselves (glass screen only), it will be much cheaper.
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I think it's the same with all Amoled technology, the screen and digitizer are only sold as one, they cannot be purchased separately.
brian85 said:
That one in the ebay link has the lcd also, which is why it's so expensive. As soon as the digitizers start being sold by themselves (glass screen only), it will be much cheaper.
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The glass and lcd are fused together. In order to replace one, you have to replace them both.
No pics? Forum rules clearly state that if your going to post that you have a broken screen, you must also post an accompanying picture for proof of the incident and to satisfy those of us that take pleasure in others pain
all joking aside, i hope you are able to resolve this with minimal damage to your wallet (and ego)
this also makes me happy i bought the insurance option from best buy, though i never had to use it for the incredible, i like the idea of no deducible if this were to happen to me.
My screen is broken aswell (from the inside..) so the glass is still silky smooth on the outside.. and the whole screen is black and i can see 5 veins of broken glass on the right hand side of the phone.
But one thought that ive had is.. the 4G and the 3G versions are very different, seen from the back, will this be an issue if i buy a new screen on ebay?
could check out these guys but i dont know how expensive it is
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=samsung+i9250
i found this https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7607 much cheaper
I'm on Verizon and I got my Nexus for Christmas.. All of a sudden it started getting this massive crack without dropping it and it's normally the only thing in my pocket. Anyways, I called Verizon and (kindly/politely) asked them if I could add insurance late. It took a while, but it eventually got done. I then paid Insurion a $100 deductible (and will pay $6/month for continuous coverage) and then sent me a brand new phone (with free battery and charger). Granted, I still had to pay $100 and will keep paying per month, but at least my phone will be safe from the little things and $100 is small compared to the other option.
tl;dr: Call Verizon, kindly persist and ask for Insurion late, get new phone

Replacement Screen

Just checking, anyone selling or know where to get a somewhat cheap replacement screen for the t-mobile vibrant? Mine has a cracked corner and I figured it's about time I got it fixed so I can sell it or give it to someone else to use since I have some spare cash to buy a replacement screen for it.
Been checking ebay and the entire assembly goes for around $80-90, seems a bit expensive or at least a bit more than I want to spend on one. Local craigslist doesn't have any selling for parts with a good screen either.
Or is that about what I'd be paying for one, not sure if that is a reasonble price, Or if someone wants to buy my phone off me and fix it themself, let me know how much you'll offer for it rest of it works
mods please don't get angry at this if it's in wrong section, didn't seem like a Q&A thread since it isn't on phone functions, and a screen is an acessory
I would check craigslist or eBay and see if you can get lucky and selling a working phone (there was one listed around here the other day for $60, guess they didn't know they could get more $$)
Or see if you can find a whole non-working phone for parts. I've seen them go for $40.
Then, you've got extra parts. Prices for just screens and digitizers are sky high.
yeah I've looked for parts phone to buy but couldn't find any yet on ebay/craigslist :S
problem with having extra parts is I'd be tempted to keep buying more parts to put the extra parts to use lol
eyeb said:
yeah I've looked for parts phone to buy but couldn't find any yet on ebay/craigslist :S
problem with having extra parts is I'd be tempted to keep buying more parts to put the extra parts to use lol
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Wouldn't be a bad deal if you could keep finding parts, fix them up and sell them to someone who needs a great phone.
that's the thing, I don't want to be in the job of selling phones lol
I'm just interested in fixing the one I got
eyeb said:
that's the thing, I don't want to be in the job of selling phones lol
I'm just interested in fixing the one I got
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I guess that settles it. You'll just have to get that parts you need. If you have any extra you'll just have to force yourself to ship them to me.
LOL

Ops. broken screen

erase111
Here's a video for replacing the glass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnAKE2g1TWU
Looks like a tuff job might be easier to get the LCD and touch screen pre-assembled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nT2t7udVPM
erase111
Mr niceguy said:
Thank you for the reply,
I'm not sure if just replacing the glass will solve my issue. I think my LCD is bad as well as the glass so I think I need a complete screen assembly. I don't know where to buy the parts. Any sugestions??
I can do all the work.
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ebay, amazon and search google...about the best you can do.
The lcd is alot of money. I just had the same issue and i bought a used tablet for half the price and swapped out the main board and it works good as new. Just try to get same model as in some models you can mix match. For a example i have att version. I bought another att version and the swap out worked fine. I then bought verizon model and swapped out and it didn't work. I did notice it was a little diffrent.
Yup I see prices on ebay from about 100.00 to about 250.00USD.
Might try a pawn shop for a used one. I saw one in my town for about 70.00 for the whole tablet. At least I think it was 700 wifi version.
erase111
Mr niceguy said:
Thank you all for posting. I even asked some fix and repair people I follow on YouTube. It is about 140+ for a screen with the frame stuck to it. You can find just the screen assembly without the frame for about 100 if lucky. A lot of work.
I ended up -having a chat- with fry's and we came up with a deal of swapping out my 'warranty ' tab S for the S2 for $21.00 out the door. I found out some dark secretes of the 'open box ' S, and got creative and smart with my conversation.
THREATENED TO SUE HIS ASh
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And you call yourself Mr. Niceguy?
But I still like a success story!
flhthemi said:
And you call yourself Mr. Niceguy?
But I still like a success story!
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“My father had taught me to be nice first, because you can always be mean later, but once you've been mean to someone, they won't believe the nice anymore. So be nice, be nice, until it's time to stop being nice, then destroy them.”
John.

Front glass broken

Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
musv said:
Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
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Open the ticket mate. No fuss. You'll get your device going in maximum 2 weeks. I tried replacing the glass myself and failed, I cracked the screen half way through...
Buying from eBay... Idk, but if people say they're not original, why Risk? Then again there's the struggle of doing it yourself.
The cheapest and safest is to send it to ONEPLUS.
Cheers
musv said:
Hi there,
today I dropped my phone on the street and the front glass got broken. The phone is still fully working. Touchscreen and everything else works without problems.
A couple of months ago I changed the front glass of a Samsung Galaxy S4 with all the necessary stuff, e.g. loca glue. For the first trial the result was acceptable. No reading the other threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3522863
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3592043
most of the posters don't recommend the replacement of the front glass. On ebay I can find both only the frontglass (about 10€) and the full suited display (about 135€). If I take an offer from china, the price would lower to 65€. Another option would be to send the phone to Oneplus and let those guys repair it.
Now the decisions I have to made:
Just buying the front glass: Would be an option, if it is the same difficulty like the Samsung phones. But I've found only one Youtube Tutorial. At 1:45 he puts something on the screen, but not sure if it's clue or just something to clean.
Buying a display from China: for about 65€ would be also ok. This can take up to 6 weeks of shipping. And in some forums I've read the quality should be much lower than the original parts from Oneplus. Does anyone have any experience about this?
Sending to Oneplus ist the last option. But this depends on the price. I opened a ticket and now I'm waiting for their offer.
What would you recommend? Has anybody changed the frontglass and can tell me about the success?
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I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
zelendel said:
I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
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Didn't realize how expensive it is to replace the screen, I hope I never break mine!
ZVNexus said:
Didn't realize how expensive it is to replace the screen, I hope I never break mine!
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You could find a cheaper knock off im sure but I hold a simple believe when it comes to electronics. You get what you pay for. You buy cheap and you get cheap.
The USB port was like 4 bucks with 25 dollars shipping lol.
zelendel said:
You could find a cheaper knock off im sure but I hold a simple believe when it comes to electronics. You get what you pay for. You buy cheap and you get cheap.
The USB port was like 4 bucks with 25 dollars shipping lol.
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That's been my general experience as well, with probably the exception of Intel CPUs. Got my 1700X and is better for building than a 7700K or 8700K for almost half the price.
ZVNexus said:
That's been my general experience as well, with probably the exception of Intel CPUs. Got my 1700X and is better for building than a 7700K or 8700K for almost half the price.
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Yeah sometimes you find a good deal. Rare as it maybe.
Got an answer from Oneplus:
Screen: EUR 57.20
Fingerprint Sensor: EUR 12.60
Labor: EUR 18.50
Vat: 23%
Total: EUR 108.61
Not sure, if there are any shippig costs to be added.
musv said:
Got an answer from Oneplus:
Screen: EUR 57.20
Fingerprint Sensor: EUR 12.60
Labor: EUR 18.50
Vat: 23%
Total: EUR 108.61
Not sure, if there are any shippig costs to be added.
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57 Euros doesn't sound bad actually especially if it's the regular screen.
zelendel said:
I have replaced hundreds of screens in devices and for the most part it is cheaper and far easier then anything else.
Im about to replace my USB port myself as soon as my tool kit gets here on Monday.
I would never send a device to the OEM to be fixed. It will cost you twice as much plus the time without a device is just stupid.
I have always trusted these people with all the stuff I need to repair. Never trust some random Youtube video.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Oneplus+3+Cracked+Screen+Replacement/76509
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What? It may suck to send your device away but why are you saying they charge you twice as much? That's misinformation. I sent mine and it only cost 80£ (labour and shipping included). Where can you buy an original display for 80 quid? Even the Knock offs from eBay cost more than that.
XDRdaniel said:
What? It may suck to send your device away but why are you saying they charge you twice as much? That's misinformation. I sent mine and it only cost 80£ (labour and shipping included). Where can you buy an original display for 80 quid? Even the Knock offs from eBay cost more than that.
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You are not adding in the cost of buying g another disposable device to use for the weeks your device is gone. That's for you. Do you know how much it would cost from the US for a repair?
ZVNexus said:
57 Euros doesn't sound bad actually especially if it's the regular screen.
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Ok, I created a repair request on my Oneplus account.
musv said:
Ok, I created a repair request on my Oneplus account.
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Great! The price surprised me. When my LG V10 died I sent it in thinking it was going to be a free repair for the bootloop issue.. $400 USD to replace motherboard. **** that lol
ZVNexus said:
Great! The price surprised me. When my LG V10 died I sent it in thinking it was going to be a free repair for the bootloop issue.. $400 USD to replace motherboard. **** that lol
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That's the issue is being in the states. It will always be a lot more expencive coming from there then from anywhere in Europe.
zelendel said:
That's the issue is being in the states. It will always be a lot more expencive coming from there then from anywhere in Europe.
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Repair center was in Kentucky, and I live in Connecticut LG just jacks their prices for some reason
ZVNexus said:
Repair center was in Kentucky, and I live in Connecticut LG just jacks their prices for some reason
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Wow that is just crazy. Enjoying the weather I sent back home?
zelendel said:
Wow that is just crazy. Enjoying the weather I sent back home?
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Yep! Not gonna pay $400 to repair a device that is literally $100 something on Ebay or Swappa, and I am definitely not going to pay $400 for a device that is guaranteed going to bootloop again in only a years time. So I spent $300 and bought a new OP3. Originally got the V10 because as someone coming from IOS, I automatically thought all Android phones could be unlocked and rooted with ease, with some o them sweet custom ROMs. This guy didn't do his research and ended up with using LG's, horrible, horrible (I cannot stress this enough) software. Not to mention the extra thick layer of AT&T bloat behind it. I don't really care about the hardware in a phone, as long as its good enough to have the software run good.
ZVNexus said:
Yep! Not gonna pay $400 to repair a device that is literally $100 something on Ebay or Swappa, and I am definitely not going to pay $400 for a device that is guaranteed going to bootloop again in only a years time. So I spent $300 and bought a new OP3. Originally got the V10 because as someone coming from IOS, I automatically thought all Android phones could be unlocked and rooted with ease, with some o them sweet custom ROMs. This guy didn't do his research and ended up with using LG's, horrible, horrible (I cannot stress this enough) software. Not to mention the extra thick layer of AT&T bloat behind it. I don't really care about the hardware in a phone, as long as its good enough to have the software run good.
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I hear you there. I had a g2 for a while. Then moved to the nexus but the 6 had issues dealing with the cold. So got the 1+3 for a steal from a dev. To be honest. I wanted to hate it because the CEO is an idiot. But other then some crappy BT issues when on a weak wifi connection. (licensing issues I'm sure) and the fact it won't work with my smart watch. I really can't complain about about.
I replaced my Motherboard and Battery by sending it to Oneplus. I do live in the EU so that could be a big difference. But a DHL driver picked it up on Monday. And I got it back the same week on Friday fully repaired without additional costs. A screen replacement here costs about €100 which is not expensive at all.. The problem mainly is that original parts are very rare and mostly fake.
Puddi_Puddin said:
I replaced my Motherboard and Battery by sending it to Oneplus. I do live in the EU so that could be a big difference. But a DHL driver picked it up on Monday. And I got it back the same week on Friday fully repaired without additional costs. A screen replacement here costs about €100 which is not expensive at all.. The problem mainly is that original parts are very rare and mostly fake.
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I used DHL for the first time Getting the USB port. Ordered it before Xmas and got it 2 weeks later. I was impressed with DHL as they went out of their way to make sure I got the package.

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