Cracked Display - Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
I dropped the tablet recently on one corner and the screen cracked. The display is still working e.g. the screen is touch-responsive.
I watched several repair videos and YT. To replace just the glass seems to be quite a mission with the risk of breaking the new glass as well. I want to replace the whole display unit. Samsung charges a fortune, exceeding the value of the whole tablet (> 4 years old). Could somebody point me to a supplier where I could get a new or second-hand display unit. Does anybody have experience with changing the display? Many thanks for any reply. Cheers LJ

Leejay1953 said:
Hi there,
I dropped the tablet recently on one corner and the screen cracked. The display is still working e.g. the screen is touch-responsive.
I watched several repair videos and YT. To replace just the glass seems to be quite a mission with the risk of breaking the new glass as well. I want to replace the whole display unit. Samsung charges a fortune, exceeding the value of the whole tablet (> 4 years old). Could somebody point me to a supplier where I could get a new or second-hand display unit. Does anybody have experience with changing the display? Many thanks for any reply. Cheers LJ
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Nice video how to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSKA3R8t5Qk
Good pictures of opening it here:https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Galaxy+Tab+S+10.5+Back+Cover/49981
google how to replace t800 screen there is plenty of info. You might only need to replace the touch screen. If you need to replace the entire assembly it is easier to do but more costly.

flhthemi said:
Nice video how to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSKA3R8t5Qk
Good pictures of opening it here:https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+Galaxy+Tab+S+10.5+Back+Cover/49981
google how to replace t800 screen there is plenty of info. You might only need to replace the touch screen. If you need to replace the entire assembly it is easier to do but more costly.
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Hi there, thanks for the reply. I have seen this and other videos of the tear-down and screen or glass only replacement in the meantime. Why I posted my question here, is to get a kind of first-hand experience of members of the procedure. On the videos it looks relatively easy and straight forward. The glass only replacement is difficult and I will not attempt it. The replacement of the display unit is easier but, as you correctly point out, very expensive. An original Samsung display from a supplier in Spain is approx. EUR 200, thus much more than the time value of the Tab S. My conclusion thus far is to retire my Tab S and go for a brand new Kindle Fire as I use the tablet for reading only. Cheers LJ

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N7000 Replenishment Screen

Hello guys,
10 minutes ago my galaxy note N7000 screen cracked in my pocket.
So I need to buy a replenishment screen from Samsung but I simply can't find stores that supplies replenishment parts for it. Do anyone knows where to buy a new Amoled LCD screen for galaxy note ?
Thank you and best regards,
Amid
ebay, took 5 days to ship from HK to NYC. Follow youtube guide in opening the note and use blow dryer/heat gun to loosen the sceen, wedge open with something sharp and slowly tear back the screen gently. You will need the old Wacom sensor from the broken screen so becareful to not to rip it. There is guide in the general section. I broke mine 2 weeks ago and replaced it in a hour. take your time you can get it done.
Thanks man. Just to be sure, the price is about US$ 230,00 for it ? i am not sure if I am looking for the right spare part.
amidsal said:
Thanks man. Just to be sure, the price is about US$ 230,00 for it ? i am not sure if I am looking for the right spare part.
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I think this is what you are looking for:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Black-Dig...087?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c65951cd7
I can try but I don´t think this will help the problem. The screen doesn´t show any images anymore, looks like a broken LCD. When you press it, a lot colors appears around it. Do you believe this is the one I need ?
Thank you and best regards
amidsal said:
I can try but I don´t think this will help the problem. The screen doesn´t show any images anymore, looks like a broken LCD. When you press it, a lot colors appears around it. Do you believe this is the one I need ?
Thank you and best regards
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Hmmm no, in that case you will need the 200ish one.
You will need the entire setup, glass, LCD, and Touch. Does not come with Wacom sensor. Looking around you can get them for 230-260. Look for delivery, that makes a huge difference, especially with your phone out of commission.
This is the guy I purchased mine from, but I panic and purchase the first one I saw. If you do some research you will find cheaper, but I got min in 5 days. So I am glad this guy came thru. Good luck, its going to stress you out a bit when you have to remove the screen from the front panel, they are glued on so take your time. Looks like your LCD broke so it is going to crack and shatter further so make sure you do it in area where it is easy to clean. If you look at the front panel after you remove it, you will see one wire that does not come with the replacement one, that is for the wacom sensor, so be careful and don't damage that part, you will need to peel it off and place it back on to the replacement lcd, otherwise your s-pen won't work. It's been 2 weeks, my phone is going strong and no sensor or sceen issues. You should get a more protective case, since you probably already blew close to ~$1000 on this phone by now. I have a casemate, otterbox commuter looks like a good one. Once again good luck, you can do this.
Please stop advising people to do something that is not meant to be done and can possibly damage their phone even more. And most likely look completely rubbish when assembled.
The correct repair part is a complete display assembly including everything - the glass, digitizer, Wacom digitizer, AMOLED, bezel, frame abd home button. It costs around 260 dollars on eBay and is relatively simple to install. By installing the complete assembly you don't need to worry about separating the glass and AMOLED or about the Wacom digitizer, since they are all included. Just remove the screws, back housing and motherboard, disassemble the audio flex cable and front camera flex from the old display and put them into the new one. Most displays also require the old charger port flex and speaker module to be used.
The correct part looks like this, for example: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320843198847
Well mine looks brand new, must be the workmanship ;-P But why flame my advise when he is going to need to do it anyways, the screen is completely useless, as was mine. Why don't you keep your assumption to yourself in how it will look or if he is going to ruin the device. If he decides that he would rather live with a crack screen or someone who is willing to do it, there really isn't much options here. What's up with such negative attitude here. Just trying to show him that it can be done.
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jusutus said:
The correct part looks like this, for example: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320843198847
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Look at the delivery time. I got mine in 5 days. just talked to the seller.
Replacement screen with 2 connectors
Hello!
First of all I would like to say Thank you for all the resources provided in this forums!
Could someone please help me to find a replacement screen for the International version of the Galaxy Note GT-N7000 with 2 connectors? This phone has the physical home button. All the replacements that I've been able to find have just the first connector. I tried to post a photo hoping to help better explain it, but I can't do it yet.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Leo.F said:
Hello!
First of all I would like to say Thank you for all the resources provided in this forums!
Could someone please help me to find a replacement screen for the International version of the Galaxy Note GT-N7000 with 2 connectors? This phone has the physical home button. All the replacements that I've been able to find have just the first connector. I tried to post a photo hoping to help better explain it, but I can't do it yet.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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Hello, I have got repaired my GN in Samsung service (Slovakia) for 165 €. I have had the same problem. I think, that should be the best way.
s.magus said:
Hello, I have got repaired my GN in Samsung service (Slovakia) for 165 €. I have had the same problem. I think, that should be the best way.
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Thank you s.magus! I would love to go that route, but I'm in Venezuela, and Samsung is selling the GN, but does not yet have replacement parts. You're right, that will be the best way.
n7000 replenishment screen
hello jignesh here .... i hav note gt n7000 ... it working 100% normally ... just cracked screen or glass or lcd ... i dont know what is problem .... can u tell me what is the problem .... glass cracked or screen cracked or lcd cracked ???? how can i find problem ???? touch and everything is working perfectly as like new note .... i already using note since 1month ... but now i want to repair it ... so what can i do ??? just change the front glass or change lcd ??? please reply me ....
Where is the cheapest part in uk?
is there anyone in India who could tell the price of galaxy note's white screen touch (not the lcd screen).Thanks in advance....:good:
I can recommend this site, they send working usb module
http://www.parts4repair.com/.
They have other parts also
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baz77 said:
I can recommend this site, they send working usb module
http://www.parts4repair.com/.
They have other parts also
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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SUPER NICE !!!!
After a search for 5 days ... This one is the best !!!
THNX baz77
your welcome, hope you fix yer stuff and be carefull electronics is delicate stuff
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i disagree
Hi ,
I think Senior member Justis is right... many of us dont want to do a full screen replacement for 220$...when we can just remove the front screen for 20$..many have done this method successfully... U just need to watch a lot of youtube videos on this and be careful/delicate with the procedure... its possible.
So i dont think what he said was a waste.. Pls keep such remarks to yourself.. He was not wasting anyones time.
Infact you are wasting my time making me read your message and give u a reply.
You know what...im doing a screen replacement too... thats what guys do first. njot jump in and do a full replacement for 220 $.:good::good::good:
jusutus said:
Please stop advising people to do something that is not meant to be done and can possibly damage their phone even more. And most likely look completely rubbish when assembled.
The correct repair part is a complete display assembly including everything - the glass, digitizer, Wacom digitizer, AMOLED, bezel, frame abd home button. It costs around 260 dollars on eBay and is relatively simple to install. By installing the complete assembly you don't need to worry about separating the glass and AMOLED or about the Wacom digitizer, since they are all included. Just remove the screws, back housing and motherboard, disassemble the audio flex cable and front camera flex from the old display and put them into the new one. Most displays also require the old charger port flex and speaker module to be used.
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Cracked Screen? Repairing the Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 LTE (SM-T325)

Hey guys, I bought the Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T325) and unfortunately, just after 2 weeks of use, my friend dropped it and cracked the screen and scratched the bezels. I live in the UK and I bought this tab online. I know dropping the tab is out of warranty and I have to pay for the damages but I have contacted Samsung which they referred me to some of their repair centres but with no hope as they couldn't replace/repair the damage because my tab is the LTE variant and it's not of European Region.
I'm pretty pissed that my beautiful TabPro 8.4 is cracked and I'd do anything to fix it.
I just want to ask you guys for advice on how I should fix my tab if official samsung repair centres here can't do it because they don't have the parts? Or is my best bet taking it to a repair centre in Asia (where it's most likely from)?
Thank you if anyone replies ;_;
Not good when you crack your screen
The only and best advice i can give you is check Ebay, look up LCD & Digitizer for Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE, you should find it there. The best of luck Buddy..
Zakanam said:
Hey guys, I bought the Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T325) and unfortunately, just after 2 weeks of use, my friend dropped it and cracked the screen and scratched the bezels. I live in the UK and I bought this tab online. I know dropping the tab is out of warranty and I have to pay for the damages but I have contacted Samsung which they referred me to some of their repair centres but with no hope as they couldn't replace/repair the damage because my tab is the LTE variant and it's not of European Region.
I'm pretty pissed that my beautiful TabPro 8.4 is cracked and I'd do anything to fix it.
I just want to ask you guys for advice on how I should fix my tab if official samsung repair centres here can't do it because they don't have the parts? Or is my best bet taking it to a repair centre in Asia (where it's most likely from)?
Thank you if anyone replies ;_;
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Zakanam said:
Hey guys, I bought the Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 LTE variant (SM-T325) and unfortunately, just after 2 weeks of use, my friend dropped it and cracked the screen and scratched the bezels. I live in the UK and I bought this tab online. I know dropping the tab is out of warranty and I have to pay for the damages but I have contacted Samsung which they referred me to some of their repair centres but with no hope as they couldn't replace/repair the damage because my tab is the LTE variant and it's not of European Region.
I'm pretty pissed that my beautiful TabPro 8.4 is cracked and I'd do anything to fix it.
I just want to ask you guys for advice on how I should fix my tab if official samsung repair centres here can't do it because they don't have the parts? Or is my best bet taking it to a repair centre in Asia (where it's most likely from)?
Thank you if anyone replies ;_;
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I hate that it happened to u too but if all u did was crack the digitizer glass then consider yourself lucky because that part can be found all over the internet for as low as $40 (i'll link to a site below but as the user above said they are also on ebay...although for a higher price)...how about I also have the lte version BUT I broke the actual lcd display and somehow managed NOT to shatter the glass (weird but true). The crazy thing is I didn't even drop it...just picked it up and it was cracked/bleeding inside...not even sure if its something I did & not looking forward to arguing with Samsung about it either not to even mention the fact that's its actually a hong kong unit. The ironic part is I actually fix these things for a living but I cant find the screen anywhere online yet...if u decide to get rid of it for whatever reason then I would be willing to purchase the lcd from u (assuming u didn't break both screens) for a reasonable price & in order to help u make your money back. I could also part it out & put it on ebay for u...the motherboard alone should get a pretty penny
http://www.parts4repair.com/touch-screen-digitizer-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-t320-t325-t321-black/?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch&gclid=CK-_8fLzhL4CFe5aMgodskEASQ
^cheapest link I found (I cant vouch for the credibility of the sute bit as I stated above the part can be found at mor popular places as well)
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
I hate that it happened to u too but if all u did was crack the digitizer glass then consider yourself lucky because that part can be found all over the internet for as low as $40 (i'll link to a site below but as the user above said they are also on ebay...although for a higher price)...how about I also have the lte version BUT I broke the actual lcd display and somehow managed NOT to shatter the glass (weird but true). The crazy thing is I didn't even drop it...just picked it up and it was cracked/bleeding inside...not even sure if its something I did & not looking forward to arguing with Samsung about it either not to even mention the fact that's its actually a hong kong unit. The ironic part is I actually fix these things for a living but I cant find the screen anywhere online yet...if u decide to get rid of it for whatever reason then I would be willing to purchase the lcd from u (assuming u didn't break both screens) for a reasonable price & in order to help u make your money back. I could also part it out & put it on ebay for u...the motherboard alone should get a pretty penny
http://www.parts4repair.com/touch-screen-digitizer-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-t320-t325-t321-black/?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch&gclid=CK-_8fLzhL4CFe5aMgodskEASQ
^cheapest link I found (I cant vouch for the credibility of the sute bit as I stated above the part can be found at mor popular places as well)
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LowaEastSide said:
The only and best advice i can give you is check Ebay, look up LCD & Digitizer for Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE, you should find it there. The best of luck Buddy..
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Thanks guys for replying, I totally appreciate it but yeah, my LCD itself isn't broken, just the glass so the touch screen digitizer is what I need. However, if I buy from eBay or from the given link, will the glass be of the same quality/made from the same thing? Cause the touch screen glass on the TabPro 8.4 feels so smooth and not cheap so I don't really wanna change that :/
And also, do you guys now if they sell the bezels? since they scratched too
Thanks again!
Wow.
Im sorry to read the situation the both of you are in, as for the first post i replied to i did mention the LCD & Digitizer, however doing the research on Ebay the Digitizer Cant be found, that really sucks, just makes me MUCH MORE aware of NOT dropping my device, they do feel really light a delicate, with that said I love watching movies on it in 1080p, the clarity is unbelievable. I'm loving this device, But on the other hand there isn't any development for it out, really sucks cause i was looking to switch it to the Google Addition of Android.. Or if a developer can cook up a Custom Rom from the S5 Operating System that would be SICKKK... That how i have my Note 3 running, exactly like the S5, its hottt... the best of Luck to you both, hope it works out. BLESS..!!
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
I hate that it happened to u too but if all u did was crack the digitizer glass then consider yourself lucky because that part can be found all over the internet for as low as $40 (i'll link to a site below but as the user above said they are also on ebay...although for a higher price)...how about I also have the lte version BUT I broke the actual lcd display and somehow managed NOT to shatter the glass (weird but true). The crazy thing is I didn't even drop it...just picked it up and it was cracked/bleeding inside...not even sure if its something I did & not looking forward to arguing with Samsung about it either not to even mention the fact that's its actually a hong kong unit. The ironic part is I actually fix these things for a living but I cant find the screen anywhere online yet...if u decide to get rid of it for whatever reason then I would be willing to purchase the lcd from u (assuming u didn't break both screens) for a reasonable price & in order to help u make your money back. I could also part it out & put it on ebay for u...the motherboard alone should get a pretty penny
http://www.parts4repair.com/touch-screen-digitizer-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-t320-t325-t321-black/?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch&gclid=CK-_8fLzhL4CFe5aMgodskEASQ
^cheapest link I found (I cant vouch for the credibility of the sute bit as I stated above the part can be found at mor popular places as well)
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LowaEastSide said:
Im sorry to read the situation the both of you are in, as for the first post i replied to i did mention the LCD & Digitizer, however doing the research on Ebay the Digitizer Cant be found, that really sucks, just makes me MUCH MORE aware of NOT dropping my device, they do feel really light a delicate, with that said I love watching movies on it in 1080p, the clarity is unbelievable. I'm loving this device, But on the other hand there isn't any development for it out, really sucks cause i was looking to switch it to the Google Addition of Android.. Or if a developer can cook up a Custom Rom from the S5 Operating System that would be SICKKK... That how i have my Note 3 running, exactly like the S5, its hottt... the best of Luck to you both, hope it works out. BLESS..!!
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I actually replied to your thread about custom roms with something I was working on before the incident happened...its an extremely basic test build so its probably no where near what u want (no s5 setup) but if u want to test it out I posted the link in the other thread. I wish it was just my glass that was broken right now because it would already be fixed....I was able to find the digitizers on ebay althought there are only a few listings I'll post the lowest link below
EDIT: nevermind...probably should have checked my pm first. As far as the selinux function...if u go to "settings-general-about device" and scroll down to the very bottom u should see "se for android device" which will probably say "enforcing" although hopefully it will be set to "permissive" which would allow us to connect NTFS(WINDOWS) formatted hard drives to our device as well as other things
Zakanam said:
Thanks guys for replying, I totally appreciate it but yeah, my LCD itself isn't broken, just the glass so the touch screen digitizer is what I need. However, if I buy from eBay or from the given link, will the glass be of the same quality/made from the same thing? Cause the touch screen glass on the TabPro 8.4 feels so smooth and not cheap so I don't really wanna change that :/
And also, do you guys now if they sell the bezels? since they scratched too
Thanks again!
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@Zakanam as for the quality of the part as far as I know most lcds are factory originals while most digitizers are usually aftermarket reproductions although I haven't EVER had an issue with any I've replaced as far as registering touches or smoothness. As I stated above device repair is part of what I do for a living although i'll admit I may have just been lucky...u will most likely have to wait until someone puts an 8.4 up for parts on ebay before u can find the bezels however I hope this helps
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Glass-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-Pro-8-4-T320-T321-T325-/201077168569?pt=Other_Tablet_eReader_Accessories&var=&hash=item2ed12219b9
^CHEAPEST DIGITIZER ON EBAY
Does anyone know where I can buy the OEM backplate and possibly the cheap silver trim between the backplate and the screen?
I wrote a review on Amazon about what happened under the same name. Got nowhere with Samsung support, while looking for parts I found this post. Figured someone here may know.
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
I hate that it happened to u too but if all u did was crack the digitizer glass then consider yourself lucky because that part can be found all over the internet for as low as $40 (i'll link to a site below but as the user above said they are also on ebay...although for a higher price)...how about I also have the lte version BUT I broke the actual lcd display and somehow managed NOT to shatter the glass (weird but true). The crazy thing is I didn't even drop it...just picked it up and it was cracked/bleeding inside...not even sure if its something I did & not looking forward to arguing with Samsung about it either not to even mention the fact that's its actually a hong kong unit. The ironic part is I actually fix these things for a living but I cant find the screen anywhere online yet...if u decide to get rid of it for whatever reason then I would be willing to purchase the lcd from u (assuming u didn't break both screens) for a reasonable price & in order to help u make your money back. I could also part it out & put it on ebay for u...the motherboard alone should get a pretty penny
http://www.parts4repair.com/touch-screen-digitizer-for-samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-t320-t325-t321-black/?ref=lexity&_vs=google&_vm=productsearch&gclid=CK-_8fLzhL4CFe5aMgodskEASQ
^cheapest link I found (I cant vouch for the credibility of the sute bit as I stated above the part can be found at mor popular places as well)
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In the same predicament. The lcd display on my 8.4 LTE T325 is broken, but the digitizer still recognizes touch. Finding a replacement screen is a pain, especially in the UK. Only quote I've managed to get is for £169, which is more than what I paid for it on ebay....decisions decisions...
stoney73 said:
In the same predicament. The lcd display on my 8.4 LTE T325 is broken, but the digitizer still recognizes touch. Finding a replacement screen is a pain, especially in the UK. Only quote I've managed to get is for £169, which is more than what I paid for it on ebay....decisions decisions...
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Similar situation when I broke the screen on my Note 8. While glass was available at a reasonable price, the process to get it unglued from the digitizer looked too involved for me. The price for screen + digitizer was similar to the price of buying a new Note 8. So my solution . . . was to buy the Pro 8.4!
redpoint73 said:
Similar situation when I broke the screen on my Note 8. While glass was available at a reasonable price, the process to get it unglued from the digitizer looked too involved for me. The price for screen + digitizer was similar to the price of buying a new Note 8. So my solution . . . was to buy the Pro 8.4!
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Lol. My solution was to buy the tab S 8.4 LTE. Still wondering whether it's worth fixing the tab pro or not
Hello, i broke my lcd a week after buying it and found only one place that has the digitizer and lcd as one unit. Its costly! $159.00 + $10.00 shipping from Singapore! here is the link
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-t320-parts/
I did it on mine but proly could have found a new tablet for the cost! The repair was very easy.
Hi I have a similar problem but with a different tablet thr tab 4 7 inch which does not have gorilla glass so whatever glass is put in it does the tabpro have gorilla glass?
Anyway 2 days after buying it I sat on my tab 4 by accident while it was sitting in its box on my bed, the tablet just sunk to 1 side and collapsed in the box so I am hoping I didn't do any damage. Ive been so worried about it when I look at the screen and lcd thrre is no damage or cracks I can see is it possible the lcd at thr back of it cluld be cracked? Or is it pretty obvious if it is cracked?
Looking at youtube for vids I see cracked screens but if thr lcd is cracked even just a little bit will it show?
I put thr tablet back in thr box an d pushed down on it with my fingers to try to see how mufh pressure it takes to collapse in the box again..and I heard a crack sound im so stupid..I don't see any damage still and I think the crack sound was from the see through plastic sheet inside rhe box and the cardboard pressing dosn against it.
If I dont see any cracks or damage to thr lcd is it most likely ok? Im so paranoid now. Maybe I should return it just ij case and get a replacement seeing as I am in my 28 day returns period
Is it safe to assume if I can't see any cracks its unlikely to br damaged?
i may say had a bad luck when buying online via lazada.my , CANT claim warranty . still under warranty, not caused by dropping, its factory defect.. sent to singapore but not fixed, send to local seller and returned back. this is my timeline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD4dz3VTUs
no choice i gotta put aside till have enough money by myself. looking at aliexpress and dhgate, price still beyond my budget
fyi, aliexpress and dhgate i had good purchase track record
please watch and spread this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD4dz3VTUs
price complete set http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...2272498413.html?spm=2114.32010308.5.11.WBmYM2
might be mean but if your friend dropped it, he should be paying
this happened to me to, but about a month, and a half latter.
THE ONLY ADVICE I would give you is to go take it somewhere and get it fixed by a professional. If you follow that one YouTube Video, all your going to manage is cracking the Actual Display underneath the Glass. As it is these pieces are fused and, are essentially one unit. While it might be possible to just replace the Glass. It's doubtfull that finding the right fixer (i.e. Glue) would-be that simple. It also (to me) seems like the Tab Pro also has a thin polarising film between the Glass and the LCD display. Which was too easily damaged with the String technique. Not so much a problem if you have an extra 50.00€ for a pack of 25 Strips @ 8.4"
About your best option is to locate the next Samsung Depot (for myself that would be in the Netherlands), and they want ca. ~120.00€ (Before Tax!), for a replacement unit. (i.e. the Touchscreen + LCD + Frame. e.g. more like 169~€ by the time you work out shipping & tax.
Having a thought about it... It was just cheaper in the end to by a totally new neused Device. Which then set me back a 175.00€.
but those Displays from Fleebay, are as I gather chepo counterfeit Chinese Displays which are not as good as the original ones. Be that as it may... I'd have yet to find one that came with the Frame (i.e. with the Home Button.), cause for ~115€ they sure don't, and again you'd have to figure out how to reglue that bit without destroying the new Display.
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Does anyone know where I can buy the OEM backplate and possibly the cheap silver trim between the backplate and the screen?
I wrote a review on Amazon about what happened under the same name. Got nowhere with Samsung support, while looking for parts I found this post. Figured someone here may know.
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My guess is your supposed to recycle the Backplate from the Original Screen. I guess getting it off the old one may be one thing. But how you'd go about regluing it back to the new Screen is to me questionable.
The 'Silver' bit is the rear cover. So One would think you already had that bit. in fact it's between this and the Glass Panel where you need to take a thin but very stiff like a Driver's License. To pry open the Device.
Again the best way to go is either though Samsung Direct, or one of its other partners.
It would also be helpful to know the Part Nr. Which are:
GH97-15740A (White)
GH97-1574B (Black)
Needless to say at those prices... You may well be better off buying a whole new Device.
I have an excellent condition digitizer but the glass is cracked. If wants to buy it they will have to remove the glass. Its from a T705
I too have a replacementWhite Digitizer Screen (White), still in the Envelope it came in with. Which I bought in a panic, after having also dropped my first T325. T_T.
Unless your very skilled, or know someone who is, at removing said Damaged Digitizer. I would forget this exercise. As you will at the least of it damage the Polarising Filter (Between the Digitizer, and the LCD Display), and at worst actually damage the LCD Display.
Having replaced a few Chinese Devices with their cheap plastic Digitizers is nothing like the way Samsung have done it. Unfortunately both the Digitizer, and the LCD have been fused together, as One unit. Again with a sandwiched Polarising Filter in the Middle.
There have been some Videos of People fixing the T320 that way, but the T320 doesn't have a Speaker Grill on it either. When I tried it on m, first One, the Dental Floss kept getting caught on it, an eventually damaged the underlying Filter (Which if you had done this would appear as just White Light.) Eventually in that game of tug, and war the LCD completely disintegrated.
I eventually found the Part Number (from a Samsung Tech Manual) p, and was able to locate two possible locations from which to order a replacement Screen from. Samsung in the Netherlands, and some other 3'erd Party from Poland. But either way you were looking at about 160€'s before Postage, and VAT (e.g. Sales Tax, which was higher in the NL). Making a total replacement, both simplier, and more cost effective.
Did you try heating it up like in the videos? I think the key is getting the glue loosened up

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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...
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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.

Screen broken:(

Hello
Where may I a replacing screen for my Le Max 2? It has just fallen on the floor and is broken even though the touch screen is still working
thanks
Hope this helps. Check the store feedback before buying.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...030452&SearchText=le+max+2+replacement+screen
Good to know it can be done and there are spare parts around.
Always thought it was fatal with these newer "design over everything" phones.
neo299 said:
Hope think is helps. Check the store feedback before buying.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...030452&SearchText=le+max+2+replacement+screen
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Thx for your reply. Can you say which lcd screen is made by LeTV or is there an LCD screen which is made by LeTV? Thx
I don't know. Perhaps someone else on the forum has that information. I think they sell original screens but it's best you contact the sellers directly before ordering.
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Hello
Where may I a replacing screen for my Le Max 2? It has just fallen on the floor and is broken even though the touch screen is still working
thanks
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Try Le TV service centre ????
Hi!
Any update since October? I`m facing the same issue. I have googled a bit and found some complaints related to LCDs from Aliexpress claiming that they are no so bright and blurry, sometimes with white spots.
I have also find only a glass replacement https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5-7...lgo_pvid=aec8908f-0e28-4202-a650-ab20f3981970
of a glass with digitizer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LeEco-L...966586?hash=item58e23ffdba:g:z4wAAOSw-kdXxPkl
But... also a lot people claims that the LCD is almost inseparable from glass... Do anyone have an experience with only glass replacement?
I found a local service that claims to be able to do that.. but I do not know whether to trust them not destroy the LCD. The said, that they do not have an experience with Le Max 2 but with other phones.
Thanks
xjack03 said:
Hi!
Any update since October? I`m facing the same issue. I have googled a bit and found some complaints related to LCDs from Aliexpress claiming that they are no so bright and blurry, sometimes with white spots.
I have also find only a glass replacement https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5-7...lgo_pvid=aec8908f-0e28-4202-a650-ab20f3981970
of a glass with digitizer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LeEco-L...966586?hash=item58e23ffdba:g:z4wAAOSw-kdXxPkl
But... also a lot people claims that the LCD is almost inseparable from glass... Do anyone have an experience with only glass replacement?
I found a local service that claims to be able to do that.. but I do not know whether to trust them not destroy the LCD. The said, that they do not have an experience with Le Max 2 but with other phones.
Thanks
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If you can get the fast delivery, then you can give it a go. Although it's a risky operation,it might be alright in the end. The service should have some experience if they say that for other brands/phones they have succeeded. It might be ok, but always keep in mind that something might go wrong. And it's not worth waiting 2 months for the glass and another 2 for the display.
Edit: you can google the process and you will see how it's done for other phones. They need to have special devices.
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If you can get the fast delivery, then you can give it a go. Although it's a risky operation,it might be alright in the end. The service should have some experience if they say that for other brands/phones they have succeeded. It might be ok, but always keep in mind that something might go wrong. And it's not worth waiting 2 months for the glass and another 2 for the display.
Edit: you can google the process and you will see how it's done for other phones. They need to have special devices.
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Thanks for such a fast reply. I already did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRqSyZk1SOU It seems to be very tricky. I have relatively fast delivery about 2-3 weeks so I`ll give it a try with only a glass an digitizer http://www.ebay.com/itm/for-LeEco-L...966586?hash=item58e23ffdba:g:z4wAAOSw-kdXxPkl.
I`ll write a review after the whole process is done for future reference
Very difficult. They make it look easy on youtube. I attempted a glass only repair on a nexus 6. You have to have correct amount of heat, and the LCD is very fragile. Too much heat will damage the display, but you need enough heat to soften the loca glue to be able to separate the glass from the lcd.. I even had a scientific dry bath at my disposal to get the right temp.. Not worth a home repair attempt IMO.
Cost of the le max 2 is just the reason I bought this phone (vs a $600+ device) and put on tempered glass from Ali express for less than $2. Will you consider replacing your phone for $200?
My wife broke her tempered glass protector twice on the max 2. Easy fix, just replaced the tempered glass cover. I'm just saying I learned the hard way, on a more expensive Nexus 6. I wasn't aware of tempered glass protectors then. Even after destroying my lcd (by trying a glass-only repair) and ending up buying the lcd+glass assembly, I still didn't get the phone's frame tight with the display assembly to make it acceptable.
I tried to repair lcd once for another phone. It took me 1h just to disassemble the phone, and half an hour more to try to carefully separate lcd from digitizer. I failed and then there was no point spending another hour puting the phone back together and had to throw all those tiny parts to the garbage. Think about this before you try.
Home repairs of such kind are a no go. This is why I encourage him to go to the repair shop where they do that kind of repairs to the screen. They do have a special heated plate with temperature adjustment, a vacuum device that eliminates any bubbles between the lcd and glass, etc. Also do note that not all the repair shops are doing this. Most of them are collecting phones for the specialized shops and charge an extra fee.
In conclusion, this kind of repair is not for everybody, and it would be best done in a specialized repair shop. For reference, check the following video:
I know it's written in romanian and for an Allview, but I guess that most of the things are understandable to get the idea of how complicated the whole process is for any home attempt.
So, after a month in repair center I have my phone back. The screen is an original one with digitizer changed. Between digitizer and screen there are some bubbles, buttons are switched, like back is on a left instead of right and the bugged issue... They are very undeterministic and do not always work and sometimes they work without even touching so... Apps are switching and so on... I needed to disable them and use gestures instead.
The repair was about 40USD and digitizer 15 USD... It is hard to say whether it was worth it or exchange the complete screen.
Hello, please help me.
I live in MAYOTTE, I have to order a new screen. I do not find any vendor who delivers in my country.
Mayotte : https://goo.gl/maps/m62kwSK7yC92
raphimor said:
Hello, please help me.
I live in MAYOTTE, I have to order a new screen. I do not find any vendor who delivers in my country.
Mayotte : https://goo.gl/maps/m62kwSK7yC92
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I'm the owner of the repair shop. I can take care of this phone, but I'm living on the other end of the world. Is there any career that can deliver something to you from Europe? I would like to make a video tutorial how to repair this phone, but mine one is working so there is no sense in repairing working phone...
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I'm the owner of the repair shop. I can take care of this phone, but I'm living on the other end of the world. Is there any career that can deliver something to you from Europe? I would like to make a video tutorial how to repair this phone, but mine one is working so there is no sense in repairing working phone...
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Yes of course. I can receive a parcel from europe thanks to CHRONOPOST
raphimor said:
Yes of course. I can receive a parcel from europe thanks to CHRONOPOST
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I can personally recommend this vendor. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...32820735893.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.xEXMor
Replacing the screen + digitiser on this model is pretty easy provided you have access to a hot air gun. Took me about 15 minutes and I'm in NO WAY a pro. For the price of a new screen I definitely wouldn't attempt a digitizer-only repair.
mikeysteele said:
I can personally recommend this vendor. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...32820735893.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.xEXMor
Replacing the screen + digitiser on this model is pretty easy provided you have access to a hot air gun. Took me about 15 minutes and I'm in NO WAY a pro. For the price of a new screen I definitely wouldn't attempt a digitizer-only repair.
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Wow.... That's cheap enough to order one and have it just in case.....
Thanks for the link
I have brought this one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gra...32799506808.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.HsyGUO
And I can say, It's same as the original one in every detail(Even production date so close). Replacement is very easy with tool that came with screen.
BTW, You have to buy glue(B6000,E7000,T8000 or whatver) for fix it in place.

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".

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