I've got a quick question about my phone. I just recieved and installed a new touchscreen + digitizer from ebay. But now the digitizer is loose on the phone te original tape doesn't stick anymore. What kind of glue/tape can i use, that won't damage te screen?
I have the same problem... Anyone help us?
OldSkool-II said:
I've got a quick question about my phone. I just recieved and installed a new touchscreen + digitizer from ebay. But now the digitizer is loose on the phone te original tape doesn't stick anymore. What kind of glue/tape can i use, that won't damage te screen?
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Most phones use 3M tape to hold the screen into place. Some phone repair places just use Gel style krazy glue.
A friend and I replaced the digitizer on his TP2 a while back. We used 3M tape. As you may have noticed, the surface area to apply the tape on is VERY narrow. We cut the tape to size with an X-acto knife. It was a ridiculously time-consuming and frustrating process. If I had to do it again I would select a gel-style glue as suggested by Nighthawk243. Of course, use in very small amounts so it won't spill into the visible screen area when you compress the pieces together.
Alternatively, email the eBay seller and see if they have a one-piece, pre-cut adhesive backing for sale. Waiting for it in the mail may be well worth foregoing the frustration of the aforementioned methods.
hot glue works. It's cheap and it's non-conductive. doubt it gets too hot
here is some tape on amazon. Really cheap and plenty to do multiple digitizers.
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So i found a replacement glass for the Galaxy S2 t989 on ebay for 18$. Is it possible to replace JUST the glass without having to replace the entire unit(glass & Digitizer)? My LCD is not shattered and the touch works perfectly.
I was told that it is possible but very risky as you may shatter the digitizer trying to remove the glass. I was told they were machine pressed together.
Cazmir
As a person who has done several screen repairs across several devices, it IS possible to replace just the outer glass (digitizer) without replacing the inner glass (LCD, or LED in our case). However, it is extremely difficult, highly precise work that requires a heat gun or blow dryer at the very least to heat the adhesive. If you can get the shattered glass out without damaging the LED, you're good. Watch for ribbon cables. It is much easier to buy the digitizer and LED/LCD as a single piece and install it. This way you dont have to worry about dirt or fingerprints between your digitizer and LED screen, and usually results in a more satisfactory repair. For more detailed instructions, find a tutorial video for disassembly or PM me if you have questions.
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ahh i figured that would be the case. Thanks for the input!
Cazmir
Hello,
I dropped my One X the other day and the screen cracked in several places. I ordered an LCD and a new glass for the phone, but all the tutorials seem to stop once the phone gets taken apart. When I get the LCD, do I just put adhesive on the glass, stick it on, and put it back together? Or is there a different procedure I need to do?
Thanks.
LCD and glass should be bonded together, i.e., one unit, already.
When I ordered the LCD off Amazon, it didnt say that it came with glass. It would be great if it did though. If not, I still have an extra glass front. Would small drops of Gorilla Glue be strong enough to keep it adhered to the LCD panel?
Hey, noob here, I purchased an S3 with a cracked screen in order to replace it. Taking off the screen wasnt fun but my problem is that I didnt manage to leave the glue from the previous screen which, from what I have been reading, is necessary in order to keep the new screen sticking to the device. I called samsung but they could not help me with any work short of $170. Is there is anything on the market that can replace the glue?
Thanks!
It's not possible to have the screen exactly as before if you just remove the glass. You can order 2mm double sided tape by 3M which goes around the border of the glass. To get the adhesive between the glass and digitizer you would need to have it vacuumed in.
From personal experience I can tell you that your screen will still work, however there is a small space between the glass and digitizer. This does mean that the touchscreen isn't quite as responsive as it was before.
The only other option is buying the glass/digitizer/LED assembly, which is about $170 to buy. If you do choose this option you should pay a little extra and get the one that comes with the bezel and everything as it will save you a lot of time and messing around.
Has anyone had to replace their screen? If so, where did you buy your screen from? I have been looking on eBay and have found decent prices. I just worry about buying stuff from China / Hong Kong that might not work. If you have replaced your screen, or you know a place that sells reputable parts, please let me know!!!
Have you pulled the screen yet and got the part numbers?
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I bought a very cheap Galaxy Note 10.1 with a cracked glass at eBay. At the same time I bought a replacement glass also at eBay.
When I received the tablet I noticed there was really no need to replace the glass since the crack was outside the viewing area and didn't affected at all visibility or touch.
Even so, I decided to change the glass because the tablet was white and the glass I ordered was black and I find it much better for watching movies and also the white border tends to darken the colours when using a paint program. (so now my tablet is unique: black in the front, white in the back
The Note is very easy to disassemble if you have the adequate tools for opening plastic cases. It is very modular so it is all a matter of removing connectors and taking pieces out. Finally you have the front case and the glass and here is the difficult thing because the glass is glued to the case so you have to apply heat with a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on high until the glue becomes soft and easy to separate. even so, I broke my old glass even more when trying to remove it. It may be Gorilla glass, very resistant to scratches, but it is thin as hell, very fragile.
Placing the new glass was much easier. It comes with glue and screen protectors on both sides.
My only concern was the original glass had a thin layer of dark grey EVA all around the screen that I suppose is for cushioning the gap between the glass and the LCD and the replacement glass didn't have it. But I haven't had any problem with the new glass and apparently, all the replacement glasses I've seen don't have this EVA layer. Tactile detection is perfect, just like the original.
Here is the link to the seller:
/itm/TOUCH-SCREEN-DIGITIZER-GLASS-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-10-1-GT-N8000-N8010-N8013-/330897546168?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d0b07dbb8
If anybody knows about how to add the thin layer of EVA or somebody who sells it, please, leave a reply.
A great guide about how to disassemble the Note can be found in IFIXIT:
/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+10.1+Teardown/10144/1
Sorry about the broken links. As I am new, the forum doesn't let me post them. Just add the root URL of the mentioned site
jedikalimero said:
I bought a very cheap Galaxy Note 10.1 with a cracked glass at eBay. At the same time I bought a replacement glass also at eBay.
When I received the tablet I noticed there was really no need to replace the glass since the crack was outside the viewing area and didn't affected at all visibility or touch.
Even so, I decided to change the glass because the tablet was white and the glass I ordered was black and I find it much better for watching movies and also the white border tends to darken the colours when using a paint program. (so now my tablet is unique: black in the front, white in the back
The Note is very easy to disassemble if you have the adequate tools for opening plastic cases. It is very modular so it is all a matter of removing connectors and taking pieces out. Finally you have the front case and the glass and here is the difficult thing because the glass is glued to the case so you have to apply heat with a heat gun on low or a hair dryer on high until the glue becomes soft and easy to separate. even so, I broke my old glass even more when trying to remove it. It may be Gorilla glass, very resistant to scratches, but it is thin as hell, very fragile.
Placing the new glass was much easier. It comes with glue and screen protectors on both sides.
My only concern was the original glass had a thin layer of dark grey EVA all around the screen that I suppose is for cushioning the gap between the glass and the LCD and the replacement glass didn't have it. But I haven't had any problem with the new glass and apparently, all the replacement glasses I've seen don't have this EVA layer. Tactile detection is perfect, just like the original.
Here is the link to the seller:
/itm/TOUCH-SCREEN-DIGITIZER-GLASS-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-10-1-GT-N8000-N8010-N8013-/330897546168?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d0b07dbb8
If anybody knows about how to add the thin layer of EVA or somebody who sells it, please, leave a reply.
A great guide about how to disassemble the Note can be found in IFIXIT:
/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+10.1+Teardown/10144/1
Sorry about the broken links. As I am new, the forum doesn't let me post them. Just add the root URL of the mentioned site
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Hey sorry i know this thread been dead for over a year but i just smashed my note 10.1 2012 glass and found some on online for ~15 bucks. The one i found is for Model gt-n8010 and mine is gt-n8013. My question is will the glass fit/work on my n8013 if the description says 8010. Thx in advance
VenpaCasa said:
Hey sorry i know this thread been dead for over a year but i just smashed my note 10.1 2012 glass and found some on online for ~15 bucks. The one i found is for Model gt-n8010 and mine is gt-n8013. My question is will the glass fit/work on my n8013 if the description says 8010. Thx in advance
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Yes it should work fine. I just replaced mine and the description for the part said, for GT-N 8000 covering Gt-N 8010, 8013 etc. The part worked great.
VenpaCasa said:
Hey sorry i know this thread been dead for over a year but i just smashed my note 10.1 2012 glass and found some on online for ~15 bucks. The one i found is for Model gt-n8010 and mine is gt-n8013. My question is will the glass fit/work on my n8013 if the description says 8010. Thx in advance
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The same glass will work for models 8000, 8010 and 8013. The difference between them is the 3G connectivity so it doesn't affect the glass design (it could have not been necessarily the case, but it does. A good example of not taking anything for granted is the Galaxy S3 where the screen bezel is different from 3G to 4G version)
jedikalimero said:
The same glass will work for models 8000, 8010 and 8013. The difference between them is the 3G connectivity so it doesn't affect the glass design (it could have not been necessarily the case, but it does. A good example of not taking anything for granted is the Galaxy S3 where the screen bezel is different from 3G to 4G version)
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Here have a thumbs up! Do I need special tools is there a kit I can buy? I've done this before but on other devices and it was a while ago I just don't want to damage/scratch the body. It's only the screen that's shattered. If there is a kit can u point me in the right direction?
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VenpaCasa said:
Here have a thumbs up! Do I need special tools is there a kit I can buy? I've done this before but on other devices and it was a while ago I just don't want to damage/scratch the body. It's only the screen that's shattered. If there is a kit can u point me in the right direction?
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In ifixit there is a very good tear-down of the Galaxy Note 10.1 where you can clearly see the process for opening the tablet and accessing the glass:
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+10.1+Teardown/10144
Basically you remove the silver piece where the camera is, then the back plate, and then you begin to remove components (battery, motherboard, speakers, cameras, docking port, audio jack, etc) until you have just the frame, the glass and the LCD. Then you have to break some plastic fasteners to get loose the metal frame and release the LCD. At that point you have the silver plastic bezel with the glass attached to it. Applying heat with a hair-dryer to loosen the glue, remove the broken glass and then apply the new one. Then follow the reverse process to get everything inside again.
You can test the tablet with just the glass, LCD, motherboard and battery to check the screen is working OK. Then disconnect the battery again and put back the rest of the components. Another check before closing the back plate and there you go.
As for tools, you will need a screwdriver for the screws, a guitar prick for the back plate and some flat plastic tool to release the internal connectors. You can see the tools in the pictures of the tear-down.
One last thing: make sure the glass you order includes the touch sensor. The glass alone is of no use (still there are people who sell it)
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jedikalimero said:
In ifixit there is a very good tear-down of the Galaxy Note 10.1 where you can clearly see the process for opening the tablet and accessing the glass:
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+10.1+Teardown/10144
Basically you remove the silver piece where the camera is, then the back plate, and then you begin to remove components (battery, motherboard, speakers, cameras, docking port, audio jack, etc) until you have just the frame, the glass and the LCD. Then you have to break some plastic fasteners to get loose the metal frame and release the LCD. At that point you have the silver plastic bezel with the glass attached to it. Applying heat with a hair-dryer to loosen the glue, remove the broken glass and then apply the new one. Then follow the reverse process to get everything inside again.
You can test the tablet with just the glass, LCD, motherboard and battery to check the screen is working OK. Then disconnect the battery again and put back the rest of the components. Another check before closing the back plate and there you go.
As for tools, you will need a screwdriver for the screws, a guitar prick for the back plate and some flat plastic tool to release the internal connectors. You can see the tools in the pictures of the tear-down.
One last thing: make sure the glass you order includes the touch sensor. The glass alone is of no use (still there are people who sell it)
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Does anyone know where to find a front bezel? I did see the one from parts4all or whatever its called overseas with shipping as much as it costs and god knows when it would arrive- I cannot seem to find any.