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Replace cracked glass

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.
Thanks
Steve

steevwatson said:
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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.
Thanks
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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bushako said:
Did the new replacement fit perfectly as it was before?
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In my galaxy s3 it looked good as new.
Thanks
Steve

adytum said:
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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Steve

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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steevwatson said:
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.

Inach said:
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

nickanderson said:
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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G.Reaper said:
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.
Thanks
Steve

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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Steve
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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

[Q] Something about Bezel Frame Cover Panel

Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing

benhu said:
Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing
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There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped

sandip.banik said:
There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped
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Thanks for your reply
I just disassembled my GS2 and i find it is pretty hard to push out the screen, how can i push it out without cracking the screen?

sandip.banik said:
There are a lot of videos on youtube showing the correct method replacing the Housing. It does require a little effort though. but very simple tools needed and if you a buy a good product then the lcd can easily fit correctly into the housing.
Ous galaxy SII phones have the Bezel and the LCD unit stuck together, so you need to Blow Dry the Bezel with a hair drier and slowly remove it. and then putting them back together is pretty easy. Hope this helped
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Is it possible to keep the old display(lcd + screen) while changing the bezel?
I don't want to pay money to buy a new one as my display is fine.
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benhu said:
Is it possible to keep the old display(lcd + screen) while changing the bezel?
I don't want to pay money to buy a new one as my display is fine.
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benhu said:
Thanks for your reply
I just disassembled my GS2 and i find it is pretty hard to push out the screen, how can i push it out without cracking the screen?
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Yes there is a solution to that. You need a Guitar Picker or similar kind of a tool to get the LCD out.. but first of all, remember to use a HAIR DRIER to Blow all over the BEZEL, so that, the adhesive gets a little moist and loose. then, slowly, using the Guitar picker/plastic tool, u need to start from one curved end and go around the entire screen , lifting the LCD. Make sure u do this carefully, if not, then you have a high chance of breaking the LCD. You can consult to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiWFf_zy0hI by DuraPower Global. please be careful
and yeah, You will be Void of your phone's warranty

sandip.banik said:
Yes there is a solution to that. You need a Guitar Picker or similar kind of a tool to get the LCD out.. but first of all, remember to use a HAIR DRIER to Blow all over the BEZEL, so that, the adhesive gets a little moist and loose. then, slowly, using the Guitar picker/plastic tool, u need to start from one curved end and go around the entire screen , lifting the LCD. Make sure u do this carefully, if not, then you have a high chance of breaking the LCD. You can consult to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiWFf_zy0hI by DuraPower Global. please be careful
and yeah, You will be Void of your phone's warranty
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Thank you
This is useful
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benhu said:
Hey guys
Can I just replaces the middle housing without replaces my lcd digitizer
I want to buy a set of housing cover on ebay.
I am afraid my original lcd digitizer won't be able to stick back to middle housing
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You will need to thoroughly heat the top and bottom of the front, and the screen on the back as well. AMOLED panels are extremely fragile - even a single hairline crack on the very edge of the screen (maybe where you pry the screen) will destroy the panel.

Repairing a cracked screen

Well search is down at the moment, so here goes: I have an Optimus G that finally met it's demise. My glass screen is completely shattered but the image underneath is still clear and no discoloration. Obviously it doesn't respond to touch anymore. Do I only need to purchase a digitizer to do the repair or should I get the digitizer+lcd replacement? I just need a simple clarification.

Digitizer and lcd. The lcd on a factory phone is 'glued' to the Digitizer I believe. I couldn't get the lcd off my original evo anyway
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My wallet shed a tear

I guess a new phone?
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Swav3y said:
I guess a new phone?
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He might as well. Although I'm sure you can heat and remove the glass to attach a new glass if the LCD is still good, the price on the glass for the LGOG is a bit steep as its not just a piece of glass, its also the digitizer. A big difference from a Galaxy. I can easily get a glass for my Note at like 10-20 bucks and just glue it on and be all set. That is not the case for the Optimus G, the glass works as the digitizer which I'm assuming why it's a bit expensive.
Edit: I just looked into it some more and it definitely is a complicated task. In all the how to vids they replaced the whole thing, glass and LCD. I guess that's why it's hard to find just the glass. Most sellers sell the glass and LCD together already.
Edit # 2: I finally found just the glass for $38. It actually was 80 last night but I guess the seller dropped the price.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181219758562
^^^That's what you need. However if you do attempt it be aware that there's no how to videos on separating the glass from lcd. So after heating up the phone to remove it from the housing you're more than likely going to have to reheat the screen again to begin the glass/LCD separation. Oh and you might need some LOCA adhesive and a UV light to bond the new glass in.
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you need both >> however i would go for an OEM one ....
i bought a cheap one from china, the ones without the LG logo on top, and it sucks. There is like a small strip that doesnt respond to the touch, its fine because i didnt notice until i started playing with "sketchbook mobile" but still. and it you look at it at an angle through the light its not smooth and perfectly straight like the original one, AND when you tap SLIGHTLY hard .. you see that liquidy effect ... not cool! .. not annoying either .. just a heads up if you do decide to fix it>
Kiresu said:
Well search is down at the moment, so here goes: I have an Optimus G that finally met it's demise. My glass screen is completely shattered but the image underneath is still clear and no discoloration. Obviously it doesn't respond to touch anymore. Do I only need to purchase a digitizer to do the repair or should I get the digitizer+lcd replacement? I just need a simple clarification.
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Broken LCD?

Hello Guys.
I dropped my phone today and when I lifted it up my screen was blue/black. I pulled the battery out and turned it on. Most of the screen is black and can't see anything. There are strips of blue pixels here and there.
What exactly is broken and what do i need to replace. I obviously need to replace the Glass frame/screen, LCD ... do I need to replace the digitizer as well?
If anyone knows about this please help me out.

nikDR said:
Hello Guys.
I dropped my phone today and when I lifted it up my screen was blue/black. I pulled the battery out and turned it on. Most of the screen is black and can't see anything. There are strips of blue pixels here and there.
What exactly is broken and what do i need to replace. I obviously need to replace the Glass frame/screen, LCD ... do I need to replace the digitizer as well?
If anyone knows about this please help me out.
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Is better change the complete set to avoid dust under the digitizer.

jmberumenb said:
Is better change the complete set to avoid dust under the digitizer.
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Hi there. Thanks for the quick reply..
would this be good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400684261111?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

nikDR said:
Hi there. Thanks for the quick reply..
would this be good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400684261111?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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As long as I know any T999 i535 I747 will be compatible except I9300. I dont know why but some T999 users havd problems.
Is a good deal indeed. But If you can find some with frame includes will ve a very sweet deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Samsung-...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item51ae2b66ce
I know sound expensive but you only will have to change the mainboard and components very easy without any need of stick or glue to install it on the frame.

jmberumenb said:
As long as I know any T999 i535 I747 will be compatible except I9300
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Yeah I heard it should work and is cross compatible. But my question is if on that eBay link.. Are they selling everything I need to fix my problem or do I need to buy something else? I
It says: 1. Front Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Panel + LCD Display Screen pre-assembled without frame
That's all I need ?
Thanks

nikDR said:
Yeah I heard it should work and is cross compatible. But my question is if on that eBay link.. Are they selling everything I need to fix my problem or do I need to buy something else? I
It says: 1. Front Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Panel + LCD Display Screen pre-assembled without frame
That's all I need ?
Thanks
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Yes, the only concern I have is the glue used to join the frame with the screen, if isn't professional installed this will be falling soon or getting dust an sand under the screen. Thats why I recommend the entire frame and screen set...

jmberumenb said:
Yes, the only concern I have is the glue used to join the frame with the screen, if isn't professional installed this will be falling soon or getting dust an sand under the screen. Thats why I recommend the entire frame and screen set...
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Unfortunately I don't have that money right now so I will settle with the cheaper method. I will try and see how it goes.
Thank you for your help.

Replacement screen

What is the best site to get a replacement screen from? My digitizer is fine, just need the screen

Ouch!

Found one for 15, going to two tone my note 4

n00b1269 said:
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.

deathshead said:
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

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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I'm sure Google can elaborate also.
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Martinjv71 said:
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

n00b1269 said:
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.