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Crack in sgs2 benzel !!

Guys
I observed that there is a crack in the benzel of my sgs2. Benzel i mean The plastic lining that wraps around the front glass.
The crack is near the volume buttons.
How easy it is to replace this plastic strip ? Is it risky ?
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Pretty sure you mean bezel, not benzel.
You would probably have to replace the entire housing which is quite risky to do in my opinion. If you don't know what you are doing you could short the board or break something.

Happened to me too.
Is it really so bad that you need to replace it?

Happend to me too. Seems like that part is very fragile.
I think the only way you can replace it is replacing the whole screen and touch panel.
After that one little crack and that mysterious burn mark right next to it (damn alcohol ) i finally decided to buy a case

TheSniperFan said:
Happened to me too.
Is it really so bad that you need to replace it?
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Its not so bad. But there is an another minor crack on the exactly other side of the benzel where power button is present !
Is it because of overheat ? I use my phone while charging and battery temps are at 46 celcius when I do that.
I never dropped my phone.
If I go for a new benzel then will I have to pay for new screen too ? Is the benzel glued to the screen ?
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DaPhinc said:
Happend to me too. Seems like that part is very fragile.
I think the only way you can replace it is replacing the whole screen and touch panel.
After that one little crack and that mysterious burn mark right next to it (damn alcohol ) i finally decided to buy a case
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Buying a case is not an option for me. I nvr dropped my phone. I use it very carefully , I love my sgs2.
Why would I have to replace screen also ?
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You can probably have it replaced at an official Samsung repair center. I'm pretty sure they carry one or two sets -- or can order one for you -- but it'll probably set you back a little.

sachinaik said:
Why would I have to replace screen also ?
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I am not sure about this. But looking at the screen replacement tutorial (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969) it seems like screen+touchpanel+bezel is a single part. I guess it is somehow glued together. But again, that is just a guess.

just put a little glue in the crack

went to samsung service center.
They said they will replace the Glass panel, Pled screen and benzel.
Oh what the hell, I'll get a new Oled screen. Will go for SGS4 directly
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I guess it is not covered by warranty, is it? How much do they charge you for replacing it?

DaPhinc said:
I guess it is not covered by warranty, is it? How much do they charge you for replacing it?
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Approximate 6000Rs I.e, 120$
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yeah I noticed a crack on my bezel above the volume button. You can kind of see it on the enclosed picture.

I've got a crack in almost exactly the same place as the above pic, slightly closer to the top of the volume button.
Mine has been in an official flip case since day one and has never been dropped. I only noticed the crack when I looked after reading this thread (just like the plastic cover over the home button thread!).
I wouldn't have noticed the crack because of the case. So, is this a design fault? Is it heat or flex that is causing the crack?

The benzel is the most fragile part I think.
I must be because of heat. As the processor, gpu and antenna are near camera module. The top portion gets a lot hotter when accessing 3G.
On top of that if any pressure you put on it going to worsen it. Putting it in a tight jeans and then when u try to remove it out of pocket, u tend to grab the benzel a lot.
All in all, I would go for a metal/polycorbonate benzel in my next phone. That disqualifies SGS3.
Obviously I dont want to pay a hell lot of amount just to get a thin plastic strip (benzel) to be replaced.
Just because samsung did stupid move to glue them together and chose a cheap plastic for benzel I now have to pay a lot.
Waiting for HTC One XL(unibody) with S4 chipset. At least it would come for 3 yrs rather than breaking within 11 Months.
End of rant. Sh**ty cheap plastic Samsung.
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same issue for me
i discovered that few weeks after buying the device
i kept the device with that crack but i worried about it
"happy" to see that i'm not the only one

Incredible! Saw this thread and wondered what the hell a 'benzel' was. After reading that it had happened to more people, I just checked my phone and it has the same crack.
Had never noticed this until now. Fortunately mine is a black phone, so not as noticeable as the white.

check my post open in may
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13714534#post13714534

Wow i had one also at the power button side, i thought it os scratch first but not. Interesting how could this be happen
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sachinaik said:
Just because samsung did stupid move to glue them together and chose a cheap plastic for benzel I now have to pay a lot.
Waiting for HTC One XL(unibody) with S4 chipset. At least it would come for 3 yrs rather than breaking within 11 Months.
End of rant. Sh**ty cheap plastic Samsung.
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the phone isnt exactly broke though is it?? a part of the phone could have been designed better maybe but it isnt broke and doesnt stop he phone from working its also very hardly noticeable
ive had one sgs2 for around a year now and used it hard and it works great
oh and watch these videos and then try and say the sgs2 wont last 3 years if looked after properly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOezJKpOsg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFKmvJ0zIiY
also the bezel scratches easy is there any point in replacing it when you could pay to have it fixed then drop the phone or scratch it against something??
wear marks are never good to see but they do happend

Acro S is heavily scratched.

My phone is very scratched and has alot if dents, I find it very uncomfortable to use. And the repairs are $150+. Should I get a new phone or just send it for repairs. The touchscreen replacement comes with an LCD and I dont need an LCD replacement. I cant find any seller/reseller of a touchscreen.

lewis021 said:
My phone is very scratched and has alot if dents, I find it very uncomfortable to use. And the repairs are $150+. Should I get a new phone or just send it for repairs. The touchscreen replacement comes with an LCD and I dont need an LCD replacement. I cant find any seller/reseller of a touchscreen.
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There is a factory-applied screen protector (you can see it around the edges of the ear speaker and mic). Try to peel it off and your screen will be as good as new. Tip: it's a good idea to apply a new screen protector after you remove the old one.

degraaff said:
There is a factory-applied screen protector (you can see it around the edges of the ear speaker and mic). Try to peel it off and your screen will be as good as new. Tip: it's a good idea to apply a new screen protector after you remove the old one.
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Already removed. The scratches are on the screen itself.

lewis021 said:
Already removed. The scratches are on the screen itself.
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Darn..

degraaff said:
Darn..
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Yup. Very disappointing. I dropped it on a rock a months ago. Should I try sending it to a Sony service center? I need a separate touchscreen. The touchscreen replacement I found comes with an LCD screen, that makes it expensive.

lewis021 said:
Yup. Very disappointing. I dropped it on a rock a months ago. Should I try sending it to a Sony service center? I need a separate touchscreen. The touchscreen replacement I found comes with an LCD screen, that makes it expensive.
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I'd say a Sony service center is the safest way to get it repaired... But of course you'll need to miss your phone for at least two weeks.

Broken LCD?

Hello Guys.
I dropped my phone today and when I lifted it up my screen was blue/black. I pulled the battery out and turned it on. Most of the screen is black and can't see anything. There are strips of blue pixels here and there.
What exactly is broken and what do i need to replace. I obviously need to replace the Glass frame/screen, LCD ... do I need to replace the digitizer as well?
If anyone knows about this please help me out.

nikDR said:
Hello Guys.
I dropped my phone today and when I lifted it up my screen was blue/black. I pulled the battery out and turned it on. Most of the screen is black and can't see anything. There are strips of blue pixels here and there.
What exactly is broken and what do i need to replace. I obviously need to replace the Glass frame/screen, LCD ... do I need to replace the digitizer as well?
If anyone knows about this please help me out.
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Is better change the complete set to avoid dust under the digitizer.

jmberumenb said:
Is better change the complete set to avoid dust under the digitizer.
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Hi there. Thanks for the quick reply..
would this be good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400684261111?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

nikDR said:
Hi there. Thanks for the quick reply..
would this be good?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400684261111?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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As long as I know any T999 i535 I747 will be compatible except I9300. I dont know why but some T999 users havd problems.
Is a good deal indeed. But If you can find some with frame includes will ve a very sweet deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Samsung-...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item51ae2b66ce
I know sound expensive but you only will have to change the mainboard and components very easy without any need of stick or glue to install it on the frame.

jmberumenb said:
As long as I know any T999 i535 I747 will be compatible except I9300
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Yeah I heard it should work and is cross compatible. But my question is if on that eBay link.. Are they selling everything I need to fix my problem or do I need to buy something else? I
It says: 1. Front Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Panel + LCD Display Screen pre-assembled without frame
That's all I need ?
Thanks

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Yeah I heard it should work and is cross compatible. But my question is if on that eBay link.. Are they selling everything I need to fix my problem or do I need to buy something else? I
It says: 1. Front Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Panel + LCD Display Screen pre-assembled without frame
That's all I need ?
Thanks
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Yes, the only concern I have is the glue used to join the frame with the screen, if isn't professional installed this will be falling soon or getting dust an sand under the screen. Thats why I recommend the entire frame and screen set...

jmberumenb said:
Yes, the only concern I have is the glue used to join the frame with the screen, if isn't professional installed this will be falling soon or getting dust an sand under the screen. Thats why I recommend the entire frame and screen set...
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Unfortunately I don't have that money right now so I will settle with the cheaper method. I will try and see how it goes.
Thank you for your help.

replacement of front glass

Unfortunately my phone has dropped from my hand and its glass has broken but touch and lcd is working properly but only front glass has broken i had seen lots of vedio about Samsung phone but i didn't get for oneplus can anyone tell me weather is is replacible or not and which method is good loca glue or adhesive tape and uv torch is must for solidify the loca glue or it can be done by sun rays because it also has lots of uv light

Searching for exactly that too.
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sauravid said:
Unfortunately my phone has dropped from my hand and its glass has broken but touch and lcd is working properly but only front glass has broken i had seen lots of video about Samsung phone but i didn't get for oneplus can anyone tell me weather is is replaceble or not and which method is good loca glue or adhesive tape please help me.
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It's very difficult to replace the glass only. You can find the glass om eBay for 3£ and loca glue on Amazon for 5£, but the removal process takes time. I was in the same situation with you. I tried with a proper heat gun, lots of YouTube tutorials, playing cards, everything. I managed to remove 30% of the glass, and then a wrong move cracked the display. I got frustrated and ripped the display completely. What I suggest is to send it to oneplus centre because if you damage the display while changing the glass, you will have to change the entire assembly. An assembly costs over 90£ on eBay, and they're most likely not original. Oneplus service centre will charge you with about 70£ in total. Cheers

XDRdaniel said:
It's very difficult to replace the glass only. You can find the glass in eBay for 3£ and loca glue on Amazon for 5£, but the removal process takes time. I was in the same situation with you. I tried with a proper heat gun, lots of YouTube tutorials, playing cards, everything. I managed to remove 30% of the glass, and then a wrong move cracked the display. I got frustrated and ripped the display completely. What I suggest is to send it to oneplus centre because if you damage the display while changing the glass, you will have to change to whole assembly. An assembly costs over 90£ on eBay, and they're most likely not original. Oneplus service centre will charge you with about 70£ in total. Cheers
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Actually i live in a place where there is no service center can you tell me uv torch is must needed or glue can be solidify by sun rays because it also have lots of uv ray

ussl said:
Searching for exactly that too.
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Can you tell weather uv torch is must needed or it can be solidify by the help of sun rays because it also has lots of uv rays

sauravid said:
Can you tell weather uv torch is must needed or it can be solidify by the help of sun rays because it also has lots of uv rays
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Not necessarily, as it will dry in the sun, but it will take a bit longer.
On topic. I just dropped my phone 5 mins ago, and it shattered. F**k me.

XDRdaniel said:
Not necessarily, as it will dry in the sun, but it will take a bit longer.
On topic. I just dropped my phone 5 mins ago, and it shattered. F**k me.
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Be calm and do it.. and please share you experience of replacement

sauravid said:
Be calm and do it.. and please share you experience of replacement
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Nah, it's just one crack on the bottom left corner. I won't even bother. Still, it sucks because I just had it repaired like 2 weeks ago

XDRdaniel said:
Nah, it's just one crack on the bottom left corner. I won't even bother. Still, it sucks because I just had it repaired like 2 weeks ago
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Ohk bro if you do it please share yr experience

I dropped mine and tried to do it by myself
Spent 2 hrs and guess what messed up and the display broke that is became dead
Then i got it done from a repairing shop where the guy said it's almost impossible to the screen by yourself because of how the design of this phone is and cursed one plus, until you replace the phones like 100 times a day
My advice don't to it by yourself
Get it done
Cheers ?
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Prattham said:
I dropped mine and tried to do it by myself
Spent 2 hrs and guess what messed up and the display broke that is became dead
Then i got it done from a repairing shop where the guy said it's almost impossible to the screen by yourself because of how the design of this phone is and cursed one plus, until you replace the phones like 100 times a day
My advice don't to it by yourself
Get it done
Cheers ?
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Just tell me is the glass is replaceable or not because it is really very tough task but galaxy s7 glass can be removed then why not oneplus 3

sauravid said:
Just tell me is the glass is replaceable or not because it is really very tough task but galaxy s7 glass can be removed then why not oneplus 3
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Yes, it can. Its very difficult, but its doable

sauravid said:
Just tell me is the glass is replaceable or not because it is really very tough task but galaxy s7 glass can be removed then why not oneplus 3
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Yes, it can. Its very difficult, but its doable
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Same answer
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Prattham said:
Same answer
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Have you did it ever???

sauravid said:
Have you did it ever???
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That's what i said
I was trying to replace the glass only and ended up with messing up my display
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Prattham said:
That's what i said
I was trying to replace the glass only and ended up with messing up my display
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Can you please tell me what problem do you face it may help me

Prattham said:
That's what i said
I was trying to replace the glass only and ended up with messing up my display
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Dude, same

Send it to Oneplus get it replaced... Most parts are fake and low quality. I did my Motorola once and the glass broke in my pocket en destroyed the LCD. Just don't do it yourself it is way to hard.

Display loose

Hi guys
Can you check curved edges part of display near top and bottom portion to see when pressed with little pressure whether screen goes down ? Especially near front facing camera .
Thank You

Checked near the front camera area and yes ,the screen goes down a little upon pressing in the edges with little pressure.

raserdude said:
Hi guys
Can you check curved edges part of display near top and bottom portion to see when pressed with little pressure whether screen goes down ? Especially near front facing camera .
Thank You
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Mine as well.

@Yash24 , @tiberiuharcsa thanks guys for confirming regarding this issue.

Have it, too. But no problem. Seems to be normal.

allrightlite said:
Have it, too. But no problem. Seems to be normal.
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Well I would't call a loose and slightly moving screen something normal...

tiberiuharcsa said:
Well I would't call a loose and slightly moving screen something normal...
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And what is to do now? Maybe all Z Plays have this. You must look very critical to see this "issue". For me it's ok. There is no 100% perfect phone.
But is the issue bigger, then I would call the support.

allrightlite said:
And what is to do now? Maybe all Z Plays have this. You must look very critical to see this "issue". For me it's ok. There is no 100% perfect phone.
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I agree, it's not a major issue, I was thinking to take of the screen completley and reglue it using some duble sided tape... But there is a risk of breaking the screen in the proces... It's not worth it

What about putting duck tape across top and bottom of the screen? Don't forget to make holes for loudspeaker, front camera and proximity sensor. And for microphone and fingerprint at bottom
So, you're all saying that tbe whole screen is moving a bit in the case? Check teardown and you'll see that is actually glued. Not my favorite solution but I suppose is cost effective.
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Zeljko1234 said:
What about putting duck tape across top and bottom of the screen? Don't forget to make holes for loudspeaker, front camera and proximity sensor. And for microphone and fingerprint at bottom
So, you're all saying that tbe whole screen is moving a bit in the case? Check teardown and you'll see that is actually glued. Not my favorite solution but I suppose is cost effective.
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Yah it's glued and very liberally glued at the top and the bottom of the screen. How do I know? Broke my screen a few months ago and replaced my screen myself.

flashallthetime said:
Yah it's glued and very liberally glued at the top and the bottom of the screen. How do I know? Broke my screen a few months ago and replaced my screen myself.
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That's good news, actually. I've watched some tear down videos and guy was heating screen before trying to take it off.
From where and for how much you got replacement?

Zeljko1234 said:
That's good news, actually. I've watched some tear down videos and guy was heating screen before trying to take it off.
From where and for how much you got replacement?
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Bought a screen off eBay, yes you need to heat up the glue underneath the screen with a heat gun.
Got the new screen in after I had to remove all the small piece of glass that was still glued but it's not an easy repair and I still have screen issues I assume the screen isn't the same quality as the original one which comes with a silver backing plate.
In bright sunlight my screen turns blue

The battery maybe will never die, because a bigger LiPo much longer live as a small one and we just load again all 2 or 3 days. So that's ok that's build in. Maybe the screen is much earlier broken. Hope it doesn't broke
My battery has 3600mAh(3597)

flashallthetime said:
Bought a screen off eBay, yes you need to heat up the glue underneath the screen with a heat gun.
Got the new screen in after I had to remove all the small piece of glass that was still glued but it's not an easy repair and I still have screen issues I assume the screen isn't the same quality as the original one which comes with a silver backing plate.
In bright sunlight my screen turns blue
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So Moto should make it even less glued for easy repair
Btw, you forgot the price

Zeljko1234 said:
So Moto should make it even less glued for easy repair
Btw, you forgot the price
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175 Canadian labour free because I did the repair.
No moto shouldn't use any less glue, just don't drop your phone is my advise

flashallthetime said:
175 Canadian labour free because I did the repair.
No moto shouldn't use any less glue, just don't drop your phone is my advise
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I don't think that anyone is planning to drop the phone. Except maybe Turbo 2/Force.
https://youtu.be/fTJOL5ikuZA
Ironically, mine got green lines literally sitting on the desk.

I can confirm my phone has the same problem near the top left corner. It is so disappointing to see such a bad build quality.

If you observe carefully just above volume up button screen is not even inside the aluminum frame there is slight gap. And if you apply little pressure screen goes down. Is this normal ?

raserdude said:
If you observe carefully just above volume up button screen is not even inside the aluminum frame there is slight gap. And if you apply little pressure screen goes down. Is this normal ?
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Yes, normal. Maybe it's make easier to get the sceen away to replace the battery. Normally you can't see this. You must really look exactly

allrightlite said:
Yes, normal. Maybe it's make easier to get the sceen away to replace the battery. Normally you can't see this. You must really look exactly
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