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Replacement screen. LCD is smaller?! Keep missing onscreen buttons.

Hello everyone.
The LCD of my S3 was broken so I ordered a replacement screen on eBay.
It arrived and I replaced it without incident. (It was an LCD + Frame + digitizer assembly)
But after a couple hours I noticed that the LCD is a couple of millimeters smaller on each side.
It is really not noticeable on first sight. The first days I dismissed it because it was something that didn't bug me too much.
But I noticed that I keep mistyping when I'm using the keyboard. Also I keep missing other onscreen buttons and it drives me insane!
I think this is because the digitizer is made for a larger LCD.
First I thought that it was a software problem, but you can see the borders even when the display is off.
I tried taking a picture and you can definitely see it on the left and the bottom border.
http://i.imgur.com/qvkZFFM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PgR6gDd.jpg (I turned the brightness to the max here so you could see the borders.)
Should I ask for an RMA? Or am I seeing ghosts here??
Love to hear your thoughts.

That s not an SAMSUNG OEM LCD Display.. Look at capacitive buttons color...
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If you look at the spacing the Samsung logo at both the top and bottom, there is an extra bit of space and as you rightly said, the bezels on the sides are a bit thicker. If it gives you peace of mind, then go for the RMA, but chances are you might end up getting the same thing. Maybe you could try a different seller? Where did you purchase it from?

RazOne said:
That s not an SAMSUNG OEM LCD Display.. Look at capacitive buttons color...
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Yeah probably not
The capacitive buttons are the normal white color. In the picture they are not on.
Xander_25 said:
If you look at the spacing the Samsung logo at both the top and bottom, there is an extra bit of space and as you rightly said, the bezels on the sides are a bit thicker. If it gives you peace of mind, then go for the RMA, but chances are you might end up getting the same thing. Maybe you could try a different seller? Where did you purchase it from?
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This is the one I bought:
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/251511330397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Is there a seller you recommend?
I guess I'm just going to keep using it and wait for the next gen smartphones.
Thanks for the info!

Touch function Not working
Hi,
I am using Galaxy S3 Korean Version (SHV-E210L).
I have tried TraingleAway V2.35 to reset flash counter. But it did not reset flash counter, but damaged touch function. Now my phone display is working, but touch function is not working. I am using OTG cable with Mouse for urgent works.
I have two things which i need answer. Can some one help me.. ::crying:
1. Before i fix this, i need to reset flash counter anyway. But latest versions of TraingleAway are not working for this model and Previous versions from V2.35 is also give massge stating "Are you not using ICS". Phone has Android 4.3. So can some one give me a solution?
2. I want to fix touch problem and i search for digitizer in Ebay. But there are digitizers for GT-I9300, but not for SHV-E210L? Is digitizer for 9300is compatible for SHV-E210L? Further waht is screen lens means? Is it digitizer?
Thanks a lot

conspiracyBE said:
Hello everyone.
The LCD of my S3 was broken so I ordered a replacement screen on eBay.
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Should I ask for an RMA? Or am I seeing ghosts here??
Love to hear your thoughts.
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Hi, that's about the price I paid for supposedly genuine (but not) screens on ebay for my S3, my buttons are also not white as mentioned above.
The first screen I fitted went faulty after about an hour, took a while to get a refund, I had to pay postage back.
Second screen cracked after a very small drop, digitiser was OK, bought replacement screen but when changing it (with heat, etc) the digitiser separated from its backing rather than the screen.... maybe me being ham fisted but I think it was a different bonding used
Third screen/digitiser assembly now has a crack running right across it, and I've not ever dropped it! It still works so I'm leaving it alone and buying a new phone this time.
Also I find the paint comes off the frame very easily by taking it out of a hard case or screen mount and mine looks a mess after a couple of months, and the frame joint is obvious and creaks when pressed.
So these screen aren't very good - but I couldn't find a definitely genuine screen for a price that was worth bothering to fix the phone.... I would definitely get a tempered glass protector if I did fit another of these.....

Another Cracked Screen

Joined the club this morning unfortunately. My touch screen still works, so like many, I just have to replace the front part.
I've read this thread almost in its entirety, but nobody mentions having any success. Has anybody tried replacing the screen themselves? Does anybody know if you can use a blowdryer instead of a heat gun?
Also, where are most people buying replacements? I see the one from China, but I'm a little wary of those so considering this: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617614
I've replaced laptop and mobile screens in the past (back in the HTC 8525 days), but not sure if this is out of skill-set. Would really appreciate some input.

scopefield said:
Joined the club this morning unfortunately. My touch screen still works, so like many, I just have to replace the front part.
I've read this thread almost in its entirety, but nobody mentions having any success. Has anybody tried replacing the screen themselves? Does anybody know if you can use a blowdryer instead of a heat gun?
Also, where are most people buying replacements? I see the one from China, but I'm a little wary of those so considering this: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617614
I've replaced laptop and mobile screens in the past (back in the HTC 8525 days), but not sure if this is out of skill-set. Would really appreciate some input.
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There is a video guide on youtube on disassembling the tablet and replacing the front panel. Its by LE55ONS I think is the uploader .Check it out.

filchi756 said:
There is a video guide on youtube on disassembling the tablet and replacing the front panel. Its by LE55ONS I think is the uploader .Check it out.
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His seems to be for the regular 10.1, not 2014. Same process?
Edit: Realized I foolishly posted in the wrong board. Reported the post.

scopefield said:
His seems to be for the regular 10.1, not 2014. Same process?
Edit: Realized I foolishly posted in the wrong board. Reported the post.
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I recommend you should not try to do this yourself but instead send it to a prof.service. you could find them on Ebay. You should only do it yourself if you replace the whole screen assembly.

buhohitr said:
I recommend you should not try to do this yourself but instead send it to a prof.service. you could find them on Ebay. You should only do it yourself if you replace the whole screen assembly.
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How hard is it? I bought the screen for 40 on eBay (US) and am close to buying the materials (heat gun, replacement kits, pry, etc.) I've seen some tutorials on YouTube and just seems to take some patience and perseverance?

scopefield said:
How hard is it? I bought the screen for 40 on eBay (US) and am close to buying the materials (heat gun, replacement kits, pry, etc.) I've seen some tutorials on YouTube and just seems to take some patience and perseverance?
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Someone did replaced the digitizer and the screen didnt worked. So good luck.
I also did cracked mine screen, but I took it to service repair and costed me 285US.
Only positive, is the new replacement screen doesnt have backlight bleeding like mine old one had and was very annoying as hell.
This is first ever big LCD screen that doesnt have any backlight bleeding of all i owned.

dt33 said:
Someone did replaced the digitizer and the screen didnt worked. So good luck.
I also did cracked mine screen, but I took it to service repair and costed me 285US.
Only positive, is the new replacement screen doesnt have backlight bleeding like mine old one had and was very annoying as hell.
This is first ever big LCD screen that doesnt have any backlight bleeding of all i owned.
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That's way out of my range unfortunately. What are these repair people doing that we can't do?

Any other last thoughts? Should be getting my replacement screen this week.

scopefield said:
Any other last thoughts? Should be getting my replacement screen this week.
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If you don't know I tell you, the screen is glued to the digitizer with UV glue and you need a special glue machine to do that. Any other methods like tape, glue strings, glue kits ...what ever, will not work the same way, air and dirt will get in between and you will see mark and bubble all over the screen in the long run, plus the touch/Spen may not even work right any more...So good luck. It's may cost you more but, if you went through all the headache and at the end you still have to buy an assembly...mute point and even cost you more...

scopefield said:
That's way out of my range unfortunately. What are these repair people doing that we can't do?
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They dont change the digitizer only and whole LCD+digitizer frame. None of repair service would change just the digitizer, too much work and very difficult to do it.
Repair cost only 50US and lcd+digitizer frame cost 235US. Looking around the web, its cost around 210SUS LCD + digitizer frame.
After I read that someone failed to replace only the digitizer, since they are glued together and decided take it to repair service instead.

Lenovo Vibe watermark embedded on glass

Well about a month ago my brother bought a Lenovo p2 from a retail shop in dubai. There was a clearance sale and only Lenovo p2 that was left was a display unit. They were selling it at half the price. The phone was new and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. Upon checking my brother noticed a Lenovo vibe watermark on the screen but he thought it was on the screen protector. Well he gave it to me as my lg g2 screen was broken. I too thought that it was on the screen protector but yesterday i removed the protector and the watermark was still there. Its every where, on the boot screen also. Obviously its embedded in the screen. Well its a silly question to ask but is there any way to get rid of it. You can see it in the photo attached.

You'll have to get the glass replaced. May be simple if it's not bonded to the LCD panel.

I think the watermark must be on the front glass, it couldn't be on the lcd panel. But replacing the glass alone is very risky and i ain't good with the hardware nor I have required tools.

Can you see it if the screen is off, too?
Perhaps it's a screen burn in issue...

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/P2-P2a...Vibe-watermark-embedded-on-glass/td-p/3790697
the answer given on the Lenovo forum by a Mod questions why the phone was sold to the OP.

Lenovo p2 has an super amoled display,,which causes burn in issue,,vibe is burned in the screen
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Kiristiba said:
Can you see it if the screen is off, too?
Perhaps it's a screen burn in issue...
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No the watermark is invisible when the scren is off also you cannot see it on darker backgrounds. It is visible on light background. Its there always obviously but you cannot see it on darker background. I think this shows perhaps the watermark is burnt on the LCD panel.

Treboeth said:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/P2-P2a...Vibe-watermark-embedded-on-glass/td-p/3790697
the answer given on the Lenovo forum by a Mod questions why the phone was sold to the OP.
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Yeah that was my post, i also asked there.

aqkhan299 said:
Yeah that was my post, i also asked there.
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So you have two options
1. Return the device to the store and ask for refund or repair
2. Replace the screen at your own cost (thus negating any saving you made on buying an ex-display device)
For me 1. is the way to go.

Treboeth said:
So you have two options
1. Return the device to the store and ask for refund or repair
2. Replace the screen at your own cost (thus negating any saving you made on buying an ex-display device)
For me 1. is the way to go.
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I dont think option 1 will work. I'll have to do the bargain on my own. Thanks for your reply

What can this be??

I've changed the LCD and the motherboard on my sm-t800.
Everything is working fine again except that i now have some kind of logo in the background. And also a line at the bottom and top. It's really weird. I have them all the time. I even flashed a new rom and it's still the same. Never had this problem with my previous motherboard or lcd. (Can't test out anymore because the both are broken. )Could it be that's it's something that's printed into the glass/lcd? And then the most imported question how can i get rid of it?
Please have a look at the photos and you'll see what i mean.

Looks like the screen has burn-in, did you buy it new because it looks used.

Yes i've bought it new. Because i've had a broken screen. So you also think it's the screen instead of the motherboard?

gohigher123 said:
Yes i've bought it new. Because i've had a broken screen. So you also think it's the screen instead of the motherboard?
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That is not new. That is almost certainly screen burn. Possibly from a demo model.

Ok thank you for the info. ?

Smashed screen arrrgh

My phone whyred has always been in a case/screen protector since new
A couple of days ago my 4 yr old threw my phone violently and has smashed the screen :crying:
I can see on Aliexpress there are replacement screens for sale: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...09-47d6-b983-9f29fe68067d&transAbTest=ae803_4
I am based in the UK and this phone is not as popular as in India etc and there are not many places to get screen replaced
I have watched a few videos online, can this be done without all of the fancy machines?
For example do you really need a press? could you not just stick a heavyish book on the phone or is it just not possible
Clutching at straws I know

No, it doesn't work like that... if u want to replace just the glass.. you must have a UV lank to dry the glue..

I think he has to change the complete screen .
Did you look to the tuto on youtube ?

Just buy a new display and replace it. It is much easier but it costs a bit more. Make sure it comes with the frame as well.

The Restless Soul said:
Just buy a new display and replace it. It is much easier but it costs a bit more. Make sure it comes with the frame as well.
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I can see the complete display on Aliexpress
I replaced the display on my Redmi Note 3 pro and it was never the same again
The replacement displays are not a patch on the original
I may have to go down that road, is there no one who has attempted to replace the glass themselves?

gap30 said:
I can see the complete display on Aliexpress
I replaced the display on my Redmi Note 3 pro and it was never the same again
The replacement displays are not a patch on the original
I may have to go down that road, is there no one who has attempted to replace the glass themselves?
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It is very hard to do a glass-only repair. You have a 60-70% chance to break the display during the process

Broke my display, digitalizer and screen still intact only glass shattered.
As I live in Brasil, there is no trustworthy shop to replace screen.
Searching at aliexpress I saw lots of people complaining that screens are subpar to original.
Can someone recomment a place where I can buy an original replacement, or at least a good one?
My phone screen is "tianma td4310".