hey i just cracked my arc s screen. how can i figure out if i cracked the lcd screen, the digitalizer or the case. the touch screen is working normaly and the lcd is also working normaly. and if anyone has any experiance with replacing the housing/lcd screen/digitaliter and can give me any advice would be greatly appriciated.
thank you, ales47
When the LCD is working as usual, I think neither the LCD nor the Touchscreen is damaged, you just crashed the glas front. But sorry, I do not know how to fix this, sorry...
I've checked on ebay and the digitalizer costs around 50USD is there any way of only replacing the glass?
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Sorry, I'm not very good at fixing broken phones, but why don't you ask ifixit.com? I think they should know things like this...
I know this is an old thread but I have the same problem, so how did you fix your problem?
The screens I found on ebay are realy expensive...
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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
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
My play sometimes thinks its being touched when its not
so if I left the screen on it would start opening apps by itself
goes through my contacts and starts sending people gibberish lol
wondering if anyone els has had this problem?
and if its defiantly the digitizer or possibly the flex ribbon?
I intend to replace both at the same time
has anybody els replaced a digitizer?
where did you get it from?
would you recommend it?
how dose it hold up against scratches?
I attempted to clean my old x10 mini pros screen but when I closed it back up...
The screen lit up and stayed blank.... Do I face the same danger with the play?
Thanks in advance
Yup replaced mine after having the same symptoms. I got a kit from eBay with the digitizer, screen, and removal tool.
The process isn't complicated, but it's a pain in the ass to get the hinge working properly again.. took me a lot longer than it should have.
Hi Throbbin Wood,
Your thread has been moved from Xperia Play General to Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting. PLease post in the correct sub-forum in future.
--wedgess
same here
Hello, I had same problem and I solved it easily, but I recomend you buying digitizer with a front cover, because unsticking old digitizer and then sticking new one may cause next problems, because if you did not do it right, rubbish can get under your digitizer and you have to disassemble your X-play again to clean it.
So buy a digitizer+front cover on ebay and good luck with repairing...
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.
I dropped my tablet the other day and the screen cracked. Fortunately it didn't affect the "digitizer" (I think it's called). The whole screen still works. No dark spots and the touch screen still works even where it's cracked.
My question is, dies anybody know a reputable place that fixes this? Or, if I can do it myself, what's a good site where I can buy new glass?
Thanks everyone.
P.S. I just got off the phone with Samsung Parts and they wanted $268.78 for the screen!! That's about more than half the price of buying a brand new one! Or a newer model at that! Hopefully someone out there has a cheaper solution to this. Thanks.
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Paulx777 said:
I dropped my tablet the other day and the screen cracked. Fortunately it didn't affect the "digitizer" (I think it's called). The whole screen still works. No dark spots and the touch screen still works even where it's cracked.
My question is, dies anybody know a reputable place that fixes this? Or, if I can do it myself, what's a good site where I can buy new glass?
Thanks everyone.
P.S. I just got off the phone with Samsung Parts and they wanted $268.78 for the screen!! That's about more than half the price of buying a brand new one! Or a newer model at that! Hopefully someone out there has a cheaper solution to this. Thanks.
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here is 1 for cheaper,you can just look around before you buy one.your probably better off replacing the screen and digitizer cause its hard to take the the glue off,unless you know how to do it.There are also places that fix cracked screens so i would look around your area.
Here are 2 places that sell screens.
http://www.parts4repair.com/complet...roductsearch&gclid=CKeMuoD6lsUCFabm7AodGEEAkQ
http://www.amazon.com/amazing-zone®-Samsung-Edition-Digitizer-Replacement/dp/B00M2U94C6