A while ago, I purchased over 30 broken Xperia Play's (r800AT) from an eBay lot for repair and resale. Most of these came in with broken screens and a lot of them were replaced and successfully working. However, I currently have about 7 of these phones which have had their digitizers replaced. These 7 phones do not respond at all when the screen is touched.
I have looked high and low for answers to this and I believe that the digitizers version is not compatible with the devices. I've tried reflashing and even changing the flex cable to no luck. Is there any firmware that I can flash that will be compatible with the digitizer or do I have to buy more of them?
I don't expect many answers since this phone is so old but I thought I'd give it a try.
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Hi,
I managed to break the LCD (the touch screen itself is not cracked) on my two-month-old XV6800 . I took it back to the Verizon store and they were really helpful but they determined it's not under warranty and that's understandable. So, I want to buy a replacement LCD for it. Has anyone purchased a replacement LCD before for their HTC device, and if so, from where? I Googled for about an hour this morning and couldn't find one (I have to admit that I don't know if other models' screens are compatible though). I found one on eBay but the seller is in Hong Kong and I'd really rather pay a few bucks more and get it from someplace in the US that can ship it overnight to me. I think I can handle the actual repair myself.
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If you can not find it, you can come to our online store to purchase it.
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I did a google Search and came up with these:
http://www.blackberry8100parts.com/VERIZON-XV6800-LCD-REPLACEMENT-SCREEN_p_0-86.html
http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com/MogulLCD.htm
For Repair:
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~Audiovox_XV6800-988~area~repairs.htm
Good Luck
Jim
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I have the same problem (Dog bit the screen). Thanks for the links. Has anyone found directions on how to replace the LCD?
To the other person doing this... let me know how it went. Also, is the touchscreen and LCD sold as one unit ? I understand they are separate items and both may be damaged.
Thanks for any help !!!!
I need a replacement ribbon cable which connects the screen to the keyboard (the one that slides back when you open and close the kboard). Anyone knows where to find it?
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I need a replacement ribbon cable which connects the screen to the keyboard (the one that slides back when you open and close the kboard). Anyone knows where to find it?
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I need to replace the same exact one. Mine has worn out and gotten ripped over time. I cannot find one anywhere. Help?
Hey There,
I am attempting to try and fix my phone because it has multiple problems associated with it such as a nonfunctional power button, a faulty in-call speaker, and blind spots within the digitizer that are unresponsive.
My guess is that the prior owner dropped the phone and some damage was sustained to the flex cable/pcb which runs to all of these things causing the phone to have some broken connections here and there.
I plan to use a teardown/repair guide to use this, BUT!
Does anyone know what else might be the problem, and where can I find a replace flex cable/pcb and how much do they usually go for?
I live in Canada...
Appreciate it.
You can get them off ebay for ~50 USD. ebay item number 260744426322. It's from China and will take forever but that's about it. Sounds like a flex cable though, hopefully it doesn't need a new digitizer too.
Hi dear developers!
I got a Touch Pro 2 from a friend, it's a GSM device he bought in Germany (O2). I changed a few parts but messed the main flex cable. The part from the power button is not connected anymore, a clean cut through, no repairs possible as far i think. So i bought a new one over ebay from Hong Kong. The seller told me it's for a GSM device BUT the cables do not look the same. The production date is 2008 and the damaged one was produced 2009. I built everything together and now the big surprise:
Phone boots normally but when the Home screen appears, it is always in landscape mode. No matter if the phone is closed or the keyboard open. I can only change the screen over advanced tools, but after soft reset again only landscape mode. The buttons for calling also do not work (those two down on the screen when you want to call someone or end a call ---> no reaction).
A hard reset and new ROM (energy) didn't change anything. By the way, the keyboard only fires up after pressing a button. Before it automatically lightened up after sliding.
What the hell is wrong now, did the send me a CDMA cable? Where is the difference ? Please help me i do not want to spent another 30 bucks again for a proper flex cable.
Edit: I disassembled the phone again and took a closer look on the flex cable: the lower part (with the LCD connection etc) looks quite same except for 3 or 4 transistors and their position on the PCB. The upper part with the earpice looks way different. The positioning of the single parts is not the same. But how can that interfere ? Guess there is no problem with the mainboard or the LCD (which is brand new).
Here are some pictures
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OK, i solved the problem. The guy who sold the flex cable sent me a older one as I described. This thing was fully responsible for the errors. Bought a new one and everything works fine now^^ So if you ever want to change your Flex cable take good care which one you buy (especially on ebay!)
Btw: The display and the digitizer are glued and IF you want to replace any of those two, do yourself the favor and buy the complete bundle !!! I made the mistake and tried to replace the digitizer and cracked the display. There is no way as far as I can say, that you can manage this.
Bye
Can u post the seller info? Im in the same situation w a different phone... Thanks
Basically, my friend has an Xperia Play R800i, he's completely broken the digitizer, he's now ordered two different replacements and neither have worked, has anyone brought one that guarenteed works?
Maybe its not the digitizer
Maybe its not the digitizer thats gone bad. Try every possible scenario it could be bad flex cable or worse. Thats why i bought an xperia play with a bad esn and replaced the enitre top half. Link to a working flex cable. http://adfoc.us/423185576968
Just had my digitizer go bad in the middle of a text message Called VZW and they're fedexing a replacement overnight
I just ordered one.... I'll keep you updated!
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I just ordered one.... I'll keep you updated!
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Any news mate?
Hi guys I purchased a Archos G9 101 250GB TURBO From eBay a few days ago. I paid roughly £200 for it. I got the tablets and the Mains adapter No micro USB
The first day it seemed to be working okay Imported all my details, it seemed to be okay. I downloaded a couple of games and then the screen started to Play up flickering. I went to Maplin's and purchased a micro USB the bloke behind the counter Plugged it in The tablets, and he said look at that it's flopping all over the place We looked inside the USB port and it seemed like there were bits missing
anyway needless to say it wouldn't work
I have e-mailed the people I purchased it from And had no reply as of yet
the thing is how can I prove that we never damaged it when we put in the micro USB port.I Think they already knew it was broken and that's why they never sent the original lead with it. The screen flickering has got worse, you have two apply pressure to the lower left-hand side and then it will stop flickering.
It looks like I'll not get my money back so, my question is can I still get the USB port repaired When it is not under warranty. I will pay whatever it costs,
I have read bits and bobs saying they no longer Repair the systems Is that true? Any help regarding the repairing would be truly appreciated thank you paul
If you paid by PayPal then you should be covered, put an item not received as sold/listed strike through ebay/paypal. PayPal will put a hold on the money while the issue is resolved. If you paid cash then there is nothing you can do.
Hope that helps
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AFAIK, if PayPal was used and the item was NOT described as 'faulty' on the eBay listing then you can file a complaint and have your money refunded if the problem isn't solved.
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AFAIK, if PayPal was used and the item was NOT described as 'faulty' on the eBay listing then you can file a complaint and have your money refunded if the problem isn't solved.
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You should be able to get your money back, as stated above file a complaint as item faulty.
I hate selling electrical items on Ebay personally as it is heavily set for the buyer, the seller has few safe guards.