I have dropped my Wildfire on the floor and after i picked it up i had a spot on the screen(you can see it in the pics attached).I want to order the parts necesary from ebay because i saw they have good prices.
Please help me because i need to know..what part do i have to change to get that spot away from the screen?(the digitizer,the display?)
Thanks!
PS: the touchsreen works perfectly
really no one knows?
asking again..please help
I had exactly the same problem. That mark you see on the screen is due to dead pixels. I dropped mine too and I had a spot just like yours. Here is how I solved the problem.
1. Go to ebay and buy an LCD screen for wildfire. I got mine for less than $50. You just need the LCD not the touchscreen digitizer. I think you can get it cheaper.
2 Replace the LCD. I could not find a dissassembly guide for wildfire, but you can follow the Desire guide. They are pretty much the same. I am talking about the steps. Obviously, they different phones.
Since your touchscreen works, it is easier to replace the LCD.
Now my wildfire works fine with a working LCD.
Good luck
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thearif said:
I had exactly the same problem. That mark you see on the screen is due to dead pixels. I dropped mine too and I had a spot just like yours. Here is how I solved the problem.
1. Go to ebay and buy an LCD screen for wildfire. I got mine for less than $50. You just need the LCD not the touchscreen digitizer. I think you can get it cheaper.
2 Replace the LCD. I could not find a dissassembly guide for wildfire, but you can follow the Desire guide. They are pretty much the same. I am talking about the steps. Obviously, they different phones.
Since your touchscreen works, it is easier to replace the LCD.
Now my wildfire works fine with a working LCD.
Good luck
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thank you so much ,ive talked to some guys at gsm services and about all of them told me it's the touchscreen that needs to be replaced..but the touchscreen works perfectly...i think im gonna wait a little and just get more informations together.
ayyroz said:
thank you so much ,ive talked to some guys at gsm services and about all of them told me it's the touchscreen that needs to be replaced..but the touchscreen works perfectly...i think im gonna wait a little and just get more informations together.
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If the touchscreen is working without any problems then it is just the LCD Screen you need, It is a separate part from the touchscreen.
Where i used to work, the sales team used to rip people off by telling them that the touchscreen and LCD screen came together, but most of the time they don't and can be fitted separately, sometimes however they are together and need to be bought together. I have been inside one of my own wildfires to fit a new touchscreen it didn't go very well but it works......... minus the LED lights and i can tell you the LCD screen can be purchased and fitted separately.
Dude of course it is up to you wheyher you wait or not,
But i am telling you, i had the exactly same issue... My phone fell to the floor and i had the spot on the pictures you posted. It is because of the dead/stuck pixels on your lcd. My touchscreen worked fine too. Just replace the lcd and you are in bussiness.
And I agree with the poster above.
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i had also marks on my LCD but its from water i dont need to fix it so i got used to it
good luck
thanks allot guys
i saw some wildfire lcds at 15$ on eby so i think ill order one right away
thanks
dead pixels arent good but what about my dead "lines" ? it looks like the HTC is censuring everything i want to read
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Hello all,
I've dropped my HTC desire and the screen is neatly cracked. However it works fine, responds to all touch and commands.
After having read the forums I understand that the screen is basically two parts and I've broken the glass bit but not the actual screen (I think).
I've never opened up a phone or done any hardware repairs and not confident about doing so.
How should I get it fixed? Go to some shop? Send it off to HTC?
I'd really appreciate your help as am a design student and can't afford a big bill. It wasn't insured but they never pay out anyway do they! I was tempted to insure it now hahaha but would prefer your help.
Generally its better to replace the digitizer and lcd screen, but if you ring htc up they should tell you the best course of action, it might be a pricey repair tho
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Tippex said:
Hello all,
I've dropped my HTC desire and the screen is neatly cracked. However it works fine, responds to all touch and commands.
After having read the forums I understand that the screen is basically two parts and I've broken the glass bit but not the actual screen (I think).
I've never opened up a phone or done any hardware repairs and not confident about doing so.
How should I get it fixed? Go to some shop? Send it off to HTC?
I'd really appreciate your help as am a design student and can't afford a big bill. It wasn't insured but they never pay out anyway do they! I was tempted to insure it now hahaha but would prefer your help.
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1 of my friends has the same problem...but he changed the cracked screen with a new one(original screen was SLCD-the new screen is AMOLED!)
Can you post some pictures?
Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
DP4 said:
Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
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are u talking about the touchscreen that goes installed over the lcd?¿?
SERGI.3210 said:
are u talking about the touchscreen that goes installed over the lcd?¿?
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I believe he is. That's the digitizer.
DP4 said:
Hi,
I have just got the HTC desire HD replacement digitizer and have tried to replace it but am stuck as I cannot remove the digitzer from the LCD screen.
The only disassemble video I can find says to put it 10 minutes on top of a special oven, but I do not have one of these.
Is there anyway I can replace this digitizer without one and does anyone know where there might be a video or step by step guide on how to change it, can find guides for almost every other phone but this one.
cheers
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Hi,
For that "special oven" or heating plate, you could try a hairdryer probably.
But please exercise caution as you would not want to fry that beautiful object of desire.
I don't know if the video you came across is this: HTC Desire HD Disassembly Guide
This step-by-step guide might help too:
HTC Desire HD Disassembly Guide
Note the guy also suggested using a hairdryer or something.
But... Like he said.. "caution: do it with your own risk, i dont take any responsibilities if any part is broken or fail."
okay... i found some videos about....
i found it browsing for "inspire 4g"..
that´s the same device, but named different...
american version.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stAiZi0T4b0k
good luck... i seen it and its a little bit difficult......
STEP BY STEP VIDEO ABOUT DISSASEMBLY THE DESIRE HD: original of htc corp..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk&feature=related
EDIT: i seen it now here specifies that u need the special oven...
thanks for the advice that inspire video looks like it will help me figure it out, gonna give it a go tomorrow.
Next time i get a phone gonna definately make sure I have phone insurance
Phone insurance? Sounds like a plan.. That covers screen cracks and self-inflicted damage too.. Comprehensive cover. Fire & theft. LOL.
Keep updated on your progress. Might need to help my brother replace his as well. Just couldn't find time for now.
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Zulmacher said:
Phone insurance? Sounds like a plan.. That covers screen cracks and self-inflicted damage too.. Comprehensive cover. Fire & theft. LOL.
Keep updated on your progress. Might need to help my brother replace his as well. Just couldn't find time for now.
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Just to let you know that after about a week phone is finally sorted, couldn't manage to get cracked digitizer off lcd, took it into a local phone repair shop and they couldn't manage it either so ended up having to replace LCD as well.
Have now invested in an otterbox case as well so if I manage to drop it again it will be a bit more protected.
Oooops.. Im waiting for the digitizer to arrive.. Ordered from eBay.. Now that's not too encouraging news for my brother.. Will try and see how it goes nevertheless...
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Practical solution
Hello guys,
First possessor of a Hero, I needed to change the glass surface as well. No need to dry hair, just to have a radiator around 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, which is more than enough to soften the glue and peel off the glass. Then quickly put the new glass surface and once the glue has cooled, voila, it takes up exactly like the original. That's the hardest part of this operation is finally turning the phone for parts.
Good luck for the operation that appears much more difficult than it actually is.
Arma.
I have always used a hairdryer to loosen glue but a radiator would work too just as long as its not too hot. If it is you might find some of the plastic melting and changing shape, or worse, sticking itself to the radiator.
Also, you have to be wary of the solder joints too. To comply with EU standards the solder in electronic devices has to be lead free and that sort of solder is prone to cracking in the joints when heat is applied. Shouldnt be too much of a problem on a mobile level but that is the major cause of breakdowns in games consoles.
Hey, xda dev members.
As this is my first post,I've gotta say I used the "search" function here on forum.
I just didn't find what I actually needed.
The thing is : I got my dad's HTC Desire which had been dropped on the ground.
The screen is cracked but the Digitizer looks undamaged imo.
It turns on,I can hear the startup sound,buttons light up etc.
How do I check if other parts are working properly?
I don't really trust repair shops/HTC service is too pricy and I could replace the screen/digitizer by myself with no problem.
Thank you in advance.
P.S. I can post pics if needed.
seems a bit strange that the screen is cracked but the digitizer isn't damaged, can you feel the crack with your nail?
I changed a digitizer not so long ago, it wasn't so difficult.
http://tjworld.net/blog/htc-desire-tear-down
I don't know how much a new screen will cost though.
Yeah,I'm disassembling it at the moment.
I just hate getting cheated/ripped by mobile repair centres,so I'd rather do what I can by myself.
It's strange.. Are you sure that the digitizer is not cracked?
Here in Czech Rep. the LCD for the Desire/NexusOne costs something about $70 (1300Kč)..
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Here it's approx. 30 $ for digitizer and $50 for the screen.
I guess I'll order both just in case.
The thing is I don't know how to check if everything else is ok.
It was kicked hard but there's sound,button highlight,vibration etc. when I turn it on.
Anyone got idea?
I had the same problem... I crashed really hardly my phone. The digitizer and the LCD were totally broken, but everything worked (sounds, vibration, buttons etc.). So I think that your phone should work normally (besides the screen and maybe the digitizer)... my oppinion
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Whoa.I'd completely disassembled it and the digitizer looks undamaged.
I haven't got any idea how it's possible since the screen is cracked all over...
[Edit] Any idea how to tell whether it's AMOLED or LCD?
I can't turn it on,so I can't use the methods involving a turned on phone.
Maybe some serial number methods or something?
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Whoa.I'd completely disassembled it and the digitizer looks undamaged.
I haven't got any idea how it's possible since the screen is cracked all over...
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you lucker
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Just distinguished SLCD from AMOLED by serial numbers.
60H00287 - Samsung AMOLED LCD
60H00443 -Super Sony LCD
Mine was the Samsung.
Ordering a new one,thanks for helping me out.
Can be locked.
For how much?
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Unfortunately,it's AMOLED,so it costs ~60$(190 PLN).
Sorry for doubleposting but I'm not sure if editing a post will bring the topic up.
I found out that the digitizer connector is probably broken. (pic included)
Any idea if I can get it fixed anywhere?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
hi,
does anyone know if all the digitizers would fit any model???
i have the s-lcd one
Hey Fellow HTC Desire Lovers!
I have a question. Can you replace the top PCB (I think its called) the top one that has the Headphone jack and camera attached to it.
Is it a case of simply getting a replacement part from another phone and swapping the NAND flash? (I think its called the NAND flash module, Its the little square thing next to the camera)
What happened was
My HTC desire had a fist fight with the wall! it left a dent on my wall as well as on the desire!
The odd thing it Smashed the the AMOLED screen and the Housing bad! It caused the camera to be ripped from the PCB circuit board as well as the headphone jack. It is still attached but neither work. I have repaired the screen and replaced the housing (however still need the middle housing as it is still bent)
The phone works fine! Besides the camera and headphone jack and earpiece! What a beast!
Thank you for your help!
Sorry I think its called the Flex cable
Please help if anyone knows if its possible to simply swap it?
Thank you
I don't see why you couldn't swap it, as long as its the same component from another amoled handset.
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wow thats great news! So it has to be a AMOLED handset to be able to work? I thought the SLCD and amoled only differed in their screens and possibly connections to the main board at the bottom?
Also when searching ebay i found flex boards that are for Nexus one. will they be ok to use? having a look at them they look exactly the same as the desire one. I cant post a link right now but will do when I can
Thank you
I'm not sure if it's totally necessary for it to be from another amoled handset, but that's how I'd do it, just as a precaution. Not sure about the nexus component.
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I purchased a new one from ebay came today swapped it working fine although camera not in properly its missing the shield so its just stuck in there without the top metal to hold it in but no big deal.
For everyone that repaired their phones be careful with the digitizer strip that connects to the screen it's just held on with tape. sometimes it comes loose mine did and the phone bootlooped. I just stuck it on more firmly and its fixed using it now
Thanks ffor your help man!
And your right I don't think it matters if you have amoled or LCD . I just got a generic part for £25
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After getting frustrated i made a bad decision and decided to punch my phone.
now i need to fix my phone.
it appears i have broken the digitizer. on tearing the phone down it seems the screen and digitzer are the same unit.
can anybody else confirm or deny this. it is a htc desire hd.
it has definately been fixed at some point in its life because theres alot of dust between the digitizer and screen.
any help will be greatfully recieved
i had another look.... they are seperate.......
You punched your phone? Haha
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1am570yl3z said:
After getting frustrated i made a bad decision and decided to punch my phone.
now i need to fix my phone.
it appears i have broken the digitizer. on tearing the phone down it seems the screen and digitzer are the same unit.
can anybody else confirm or deny this. it is a htc desire hd.
it has definately been fixed at some point in its life because theres alot of dust between the digitizer and screen.
any help will be greatfully recieved
i had another look.... they are seperate.......
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Afaik they are separate. !
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1am570yl3z said:
After getting frustrated i made a bad decision and decided to punch my phone.
now i need to fix my phone.
it appears i have broken the digitizer. on tearing the phone down it seems the screen and digitzer are the same unit.
can anybody else confirm or deny this. it is a htc desire hd.
it has definately been fixed at some point in its life because theres alot of dust between the digitizer and screen.
any help will be greatfully recieved
i had another look.... they are seperate.......
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Hi, i've changed my screen 2 months ago, and i can tell you that is better that you buy the screen with the digitalizer and the frame. All the kit, then search some video on youtube about disassembly and in 1 hour you will have your phone running again, it's easier than seems, you'll sure for that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqwlpooq0Iw
dario_pet said:
Hi, i've changed my screen 2 months ago, and i can tell you that is better that you buy the screen with the digitalizer and the frame. All the kit, then search some video on youtube about disassembly and in 1 hour you will have your phone running again, it's easier than seems, you'll sure for that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqwlpooq0Iw
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thanks for the link to the vid much better than the one i found.
i did wonder whenn looking on ebay they have a lot with the screen and housing. unfortunately i have just orderd the digitizer only. will give it a go for now if not will defo take ur advice.
top notch
cheers
dario_pet said:
Hi, i've changed my screen 2 months ago, and i can tell you that is better that you buy the screen with the digitalizer and the frame. All the kit, then search some video on youtube about disassembly and in 1 hour you will have your phone running again, it's easier than seems, you'll sure for that.
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Nice video! now I know how to repair my phone too. Thanks!
1am570yl3z said:
thanks for the link to the vid much better than the one i found.
i did wonder whenn looking on ebay they have a lot with the screen and housing. unfortunately i have just orderd the digitizer only. will give it a go for now if not will defo take ur advice.
top notch
cheers
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You can try to change just the digitalizer, but is riskie, so i you broke the screen, then you can order the entire kit, so, don't worry!
1am570yl3z said:
After getting frustrated i made a bad decision and decided to punch my phone.
now i need to fix my phone.
it appears i have broken the digitizer. on tearing the phone down it seems the screen and digitzer are the same unit.
can anybody else confirm or deny this. it is a htc desire hd.
it has definately been fixed at some point in its life because theres alot of dust between the digitizer and screen.
any help will be greatfully recieved
i had another look.... they are seperate.......
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If you decide not to fix your phone ill buy it from you if ur micro usb on mainboard works
xperiax8tester said:
If you decide not to fix your phone ill buy it from you if ur micro usb on mainboard works
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Yep ok so yes the best way is to replace both digitizer and lcd at the same time, after applying a small amount of pressure to stick the 2 together i put a small crack into the lcd (ggggrrrrrr) ( literally the smallest amount of pressure) so that was really good advice there.
I will be purchasing a new lcd as i do enjoy this phone..
many thanks for the offer of buying it. yes the micro usb works fine, if it appears that i am unable to fix it i will be more than happy to sell it......
Bottom Line Replace both Digitizer and lcd and even housing if poss at the same time....
thanks for your advice and suggestions.