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[Q] Broken Screen! Help?

My G2's screen is broken. I think it may have happened while I was skiing with it in my jacket pocket. I am very confident it's not a moisture issue as the indicator is 100% white and I rice'd it for 48 hours just to be sure. I checked with T-Mobile and HTC, and both have said they will RMA it (limited warranty). However, I want to make sure that they don't say the warranty is void because of physical damage or whatever reason. The phone is in flawless condition other than the screen failure.
Anyone have thoughts? Is one method of RMA preferable to the other?
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Bueller...?

your screen is cracked... don't send it in you'll pay like 300+ bucks
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That is physical damage my friend...

So what's the best course of action if I don't send it in?

Well if u got insurance it will be cheaper to replace it and if you dont ... you could replace it your self which should be only done if you know what your doing and other than that yea... maybe the others have better suggestion
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I do not have insurance, and I already ordered a warranty replacement from T-Mobile. It's still a few days out. I am just now worried that they might try to charge me $300 or whatever for physical damage. Here is my plan:
I will replace the LCD myself and then send back to them a perfectly fine phone (albeit with a replacement LCD), and order a replacement "void" sticker for the one that will inevitably break when I take apart the phone (I am under the impression there is just one). I have become very skilled at iPhone assemblies, do you think those skills will transition nicely to a Desire Z tear down?
Alternatives I have thought of:
- Do a tear down of the phone and just unplug the LCD ribbon cable.
- Just send it back in its current state and hope for the best.
Would appreciate advice, oh knowledgeable citizens of the Internet.

Ah I see you have knowledge of takeing iPhones apart. I to have some skills with itouch and also my old motorola cliq takeing them apart. Well the only diffrence is with android type phones (most) are a liitle bit harder to open but other than that when u open it you should easily be able to fix or replace the need parts. My only advice is make sure you don't leave any traces of you disassembleing the G2. Wish you best of luck my friend. One more thing don't unplug the LCD screen. When they inspect the device and see that you tempered with it that an automatic void warranty. So when u send it back to the repair center make sure everything looks like the way you got it
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I cracked my LCD last week (yours looks as if you cracked the gorilla glass/digitizer from the looks of your pic) either way, it's roughly the same job, I just finished doing it, it was a pain! - lol
I went ahead and replaced the hinge spring while I was in there, the new spring is awesome, I got the 31lb spring from McMaster-Carr!
I couldn't find what I felt was a genuine HTC screen online, so I just bought a broken G2 with a good screen on ebay for $53
you should fix it and replace the spring - I am glad I did mine myself and saved $400 - took a couple of hours since I had to do the ebay parts phone as well.
PS - if you can't disassemble a laptop completely down as far as it will go (complete disassembly of laptop and also screen) and get it back together and have it work perfectly, then you don't want to try this! - Also, if you are sending the repaired phone to HTC, then you will need to get a hair dryer and carefully remove the VOID sticker.
Tools required:
good quality T5 screwdriver (I used a Wiha 267)
good quality phillips #0 screwdriver (I used a Wiha 261)
safe open plastic pry tool (the light blue thing)
utility knife
youtube video from repair universe

LCD Replacement - oily liquid between the LCD and Digitizer

I replaced my broken LCD with a new one I bought on eBay.
Although the device is functioning (including the touch screen) the screen looks horrible when assembled with the digitizer.
I've read on XDA that the liquid between the digitizer and LCD is rather important so I didn't wipe it out, but that made the screen look even worse, so I wiped the liquid off. Here's the result:
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As you can see the screen is very dim (with brightness set to 100%) and there's a weird "rainbow-like effect" (for luck of better words) that brightens and dims the screen in a strip-like manner depending on the angle your looking at.
What liquid should I use to assemble the two, so that the screen on the digitizer would seem as bright as on the LCD (when on its own). I read on other threads that I should use some kind of glue, but I'm afraid to do so, since the original liquid looked more like oil then glue.
Also, the digitizer is fully working, and you can even use the touchscreen when it's separated from the LCD.

I have no idea what kind of liquid you're referring to. I just replaced mine and I recently replaced one on an EVO and neither had any liquid to speak of.
Does the LCD look amazing UNTIL you cover it - but the goes Mr Hyde when the digitizer goes on?
Compare it in your mind to how completely vivid and gorgeous the OEM lcd is on these. Does it look like that or is it a cheap chinese utter BS LCD which is never going to look any better than that, regardless?
I reaaalllly prefer to find a used phone to steal parts from because of this exact scenario (the advantage being that I know it's an OEM screen and I can take digi and panel together, swap em out 1:1.)
On TP/2 - you could even just leave the entire face/bezel intact and place it on your existing phone. ( I see them on CL all the time for 100 or less)
** for instance modesto.craigslist.org/mob/2348446633.html ** <-- just to show you that they exist. I obviously wouldn't grab that one. Might not even be there when you click it.
From the look of it, I don't believe it can be fixed. I hope I'm wrong and the magic liquid is a real thing and I hope someone who has mastered the lcd alchemy required to restore it will be kind enough to either perform the spell remotely or post the steps in a post here. But... when that turns out not to be real (which I really don't think it is) you have to move onto phase 2 and I hope you didn't spend a lot on that screen.
I know you're sick of using it on screen - and that's NOT my solution - but you should also try SOTI pocket controller which is way faster on screen refresh than Mobiler (I think it's hardware accelerated, actually)

in my country (Serbia) you can find it for about 40 Eur. Touch screen is cca 30.
is not worth the bother to repair broken LCD. you can't fix it... sorry for bad news..

looks like the digitizer has newtons rings...this happens often with Resistive touchscreen. Happens when the upper foil and the digitizer glas where exposed pressure :/ Dunno a fix for it. Reason why i changed to HD2 with capacitive touchscreen.

forceonatr said:
Does the LCD look amazing UNTIL you cover it - but the goes Mr Hyde when the digitizer goes on?
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Yes
forceonatr said:
is it a cheap chinese utter BS LCD
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No, it's a genuine TP2 LCD

i was able to replace my phone now it works perfect .took it to a repairmen shop

[Q] Cracked Screen - Which part needs replacing?

Hi all,
Just my luck, and what a way to start the new year!
My nephew managed to knock my phone off the table and onto the tiled floor, cracking my Galaxy Note 2 N7105's screen. (My new case comes in tomorrow T_T)
It has a big smash to the glass front, and I was just wondering if someone could tell me which bit was broken? E.g the glass or the digitiser etc, and how much it would cost to fix?
The phone still works PERFECTLY, S-Pen works flawlessly too, so I'm guessing it's just the front and not the digitiser that's the problem.
Here's a picture of the damage.
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Thanks in advance!

you are lucky.you only need to change the digitizer and you can find one in ebay with a very good price
I dont know how much
and unfortunately i cant check it right now
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE

GRG13 said:
you are lucky.you only need to change the digitizer and you can find one in ebay with a very good price
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The digitiser or just the front glass screen? If it' the digitiser it'll cost me over £100
However, if it's the glass, it'll cost me £15.

ShahinTehShiz said:
Hi all,
Just my luck, and what a way to start the new year!
My nephew managed to knock my phone off the table and onto the tiled floor, cracking my Galaxy Note 2 N7105's screen. (My new case comes in tomorrow T_T)
It has a big smash to the glass front, and I was just wondering if someone could tell me which bit was broken? E.g the glass or the digitiser etc, and how much it would cost to fix?
The phone still works PERFECTLY, S-Pen works flawlessly too, so I'm guessing it's just the front and not the digitiser that's the problem.
Here's a picture of the damage.
Thanks in advance!
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You only need to change the front glass. The glass itself doesn't cost much you can get one easily from eBay. Unfortunately the glass is bonded to the LCD by strong adhesive and you need to carefully remove it so as to not cause any further damage to the display. You need some tools and also hair dryer/heat to remove carefully. You can search in YouTube for tutorials before proceeding to try on your own. Good luck :good:

Just wondering if you tried changing the glass? I have the same problem and am trying to decide if it's within my abilities to tackle this
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Wow, maybe your lucky, search on YouTube there are many videos of how to fix your digitizer. And you need heater, i think hair dryer can help, tiny both side tape, and free time.
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Recommend a Screen Replacement service

My S3 screen has been cracked for a while and I think it's time I replace it.
Samsung charges like $200 something to get it fixed even though everything works perfectly.
Can anyone here recommend a company that will replace it? Are these services reliable?
DeviceJack on eBay looks promising but wondering if there were any others people thought were good.

Does the display and touch screen still work? Just the glass is cracked?
If they don't work, its a very easy thing to replace yourself. There are plenty of vids online that can help.
You can get the LCD/digitizer assembly (already attached to a new housing) for roughly $100, sometimes a good bit less. Then all you have to do is move your motherboard and components from the broken one which is very easy to do.
You could also buy a used device which has at least a good screen then all you'd probably have to do is swap in your motherboard and that's it. These are often cheaper than the assembly I mentioned.

S3 replacement glass
go to ebay.com you'll find replacement glass as low as $5 :good:

billionsam said:
go to ebay.com you'll find replacement glass as low as $5 :good:
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Replacing just the glass is extremely hard and tedious as the super AMOLED screen is glued to the glass, and to peel the touchh part off the frame is rough also, i tried it with a broken screen, i would recommend as doc has, its 5-6 screws to remove the back cover, 1 screw to take the -+board off, and 4 plugs maybe 5, it would take about 10-20 minutes total.

If its just cracked glass, but everything is still functioning, you should read the thread about replacing it in the General section, then make the call yourself if its something you want to try. It may not be the easiest thing to do, but it can save you a ton of money. Ive done it myself with pretty good results. Saved about $75-100 by doing so.

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If its just cracked glass, but everything is still functioning, you should read the thread about replacing it in the General section, then make the call yourself if its something you want to try. It may not be the easiest thing to do, but it can save you a ton of money. Ive done it myself with pretty good results. Saved about $75-100 by doing so.
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Everything still indeed is functioning so it's just cracked glass
I don't have a temperature gun to do it and dont trust myself honestly lol
Do these EBay services basically provide the same thing? Found one for ~$40 I forget

Not all will be the same. Id ask to be sure what methid they use. $40 is probably as good as it gets, but check up on thr seller first. Most charge more than this so it does make ne wonder how trustworthy they might be.
As for the DIY method, a thermometer would be nice, but most people, including myself, dont have or need one. In the end it boils down to how comfortable youd be though. Nothing wrong with getting it serviced by a shop.
Oh, and make sure they guarantee their work. Also write down your serial number, IMEI, etc, and reverify it all when you get it back.

davenrai said:
My S3 screen has been cracked for a while and I think it's time I replace it.
Samsung charges like $200 something to get it fixed even though everything works perfectly.
Can anyone here recommend a company that will replace it? Are these services reliable?
DeviceJack on eBay looks promising but wondering if there were any others people thought were good.
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-1 for devicejack.
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-1 for devicejack.
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Woah woah.
Thanks for posting. Was about to do it from devicejack.

Most cities have a number of shops that will perform that service. No shipping costs, no waiting for shipping somewhere and back again, plus if dealing face to face they are less likely to be shady in their business practices.

[CAMERA] Broken LG G4 H815 Camera Lens

Hi,
Few weeks ago I broked my g4 camera lens at work, so I bought a BISLINKS lens that might be "AS OEM" but it was really bad. Volume buttons doesn't fits like they doesn't have enough room on the piece so the force into the volume board causing strange things and the power button wasn't working good. So I made a second shot buying a new BISLINKS lens, but same story as the first one. Even bad, because the package wasn't as described in eBay but just on a ridiculous blister.
However after a lot of time wasted and spent, now I just want to repair my camera lens. Now it's two weeks that I can't take good shots for the faulty lens. Because I was forced to set up again the old one.
Now I am here asking some help from you guys, can someone link here a good lens? Maybe made of glass and not plastic. Id like to bring my device to LG but they takes time and also a lot of money. Anyone had bad experience as mine? Or maybe good experience with good lenses. Just link here them to help me find a good one. I can spend 15/20$ (15€). Even more if it's necessary...
Thank you guys!!
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I also got my lens cover broken. How about using your old volume buttons with the new lens? I fixed it that way and it is still working for me. If you really want a new set though, I suggest trying etradesupply or sourcing one from aliexpress.

XeLiOs512 said:
I also got my lens cover broken. How about using your old volume buttons with the new lens? I fixed it that way and it is still working for me. If you really want a new set though, I suggest trying etradesupply or sourcing one from aliexpress.
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I don't have in the package the volumes buttons, I use my original one and the problem is with them. I am really disappointed because when I set the original piece they fits good. So it shouldnt be me...
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Vipery said:
Id like to bring my device to LG but they takes time and also a lot of money.
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How much are they asking for ?
Lenses can be had online at spares parts sites. OEM as well. This guy says he got them off ebay.

One Twelve said:
How much are they asking for ?
Lenses can be had online at spares parts sites. OEM as well. This guy says he got them off ebay.
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I have bought those two.
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I bought them for 7$. But when I set them, my original volume buttons doesn't have enought room and they force into the volume board freezing the system. Because it's like you keep pressing volume up or down button. I got this problem with both.
First I thought the problem it's me, but when I set the original broken one they fits good. And also other peoples on the net about BISLINKS LENSES had my same problem.
LG ask 80€ (95~$).
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