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10/3/2012 7:55:32 PM
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Replacing a smartphone screen?
So I've got a US Cellular Samsung Galaxy SII, and I'm trying to figure out what's broken on it. For one, it turns on fine, rings and all that when it's called. The glass of the screen itself is completely intact, too. But underneath the screen it's all cracked; it's all black, no picture.
So what I'm wondering is, forgetting the fact I've never replaced a smartphone screen before (but I know I could), if I ordered a replacement, does that include the screen and some of the internals under the screen? Or just the glass itself?
[Edited on 10.03.2012 11:55 AM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome [url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969]After hours of a laborious research, I have produced a single link, with which you should follow.[/url] k thnx[/quote] Condescension noted. You're wonderful. Thanks for dealing with me.[/quote]None was meant. Just take your time, looks like it's the easy ribbon cables too.[/quote] Ahh, gotcha. It's a little bit more complex than I thought it would be. I didn't realize the replacement would actually make up more of the new phone than what was saved. But I am a techy guy; I've built a couple computers and replaced a laptop screen before, so I think I [i]could[/i] do it. Thanks again man.
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Unless you have experience doing this, I would recommend getting it repaired by a professional. Is botching the job and damaging your phone even more worth the extra $100 you'll spend on having someone else replace it?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome [url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969]After hours of a laborious research, I have produced a single link, with which you should follow.[/url] k thnx[/quote] Condescension noted. You're wonderful. Thanks for dealing with me.[/quote]None was meant. Just take your time, looks like it's the easy ribbon cables too.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome [url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969]After hours of a laborious research, I have produced a single link, with which you should follow.[/url] k thnx[/quote] Condescension noted. You're wonderful. Thanks for dealing with me.
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[url=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969]After hours of a laborious research, I have produced a single link, with which you should follow.[/url] k thnx
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?[/quote] Neither? I haven't bought any replacement parts yet. If it's right under the screen, you think it could be the touch sensor? And that IS something that can be bought and replaced relatively easily?[/quote] Shouldn't be too hard, there is probably a guide for your phone. The part your finger touches directly is the touch sensor, the part beneath it is the screen. Usually the screen is just connected to a board with a ribbon cable or two, it's just a matter of unplugging them, removing the screen and plugging the new one in. Of course, you'll void your warranty, so if you aren't sure, let a pro do it.[/quote] So then the screen probably IS the part that's broken.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?[/quote] Neither? I haven't bought any replacement parts yet. If it's right under the screen, you think it could be the touch sensor? And that IS something that can be bought and replaced relatively easily?[/quote] Shouldn't be too hard, there is probably a guide for your phone. The part your finger touches directly is the touch sensor, the part beneath it is the screen. Usually the screen is just connected to a board with a ribbon cable or two, it's just a matter of unplugging them, removing the screen and plugging the new one in. Of course, you'll void your warranty, so if you aren't sure, let a pro do it.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] TomoK12 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?[/quote] Neither? I haven't bought any replacement parts yet. If it's right under the screen, you think it could be the touch sensor? And that IS something that can be bought and replaced relatively easily?[/quote] Why would you repair it manually at Samsung's inconvenience for manufacturing it incorrectly? It'd be downright unintelligent not to get it replaced...[/quote] ??? This isn't a manufacturer's defect, this was accidental damage. Not covered.
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Throw that P.O.S at a tree.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] mityman50 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?[/quote] Neither? I haven't bought any replacement parts yet. If it's right under the screen, you think it could be the touch sensor? And that IS something that can be bought and replaced relatively easily?[/quote] Why would you repair it manually at Samsung's inconvenience for manufacturing it incorrectly? It'd be downright unintelligent not to get it replaced...
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Fridge Gnome There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?[/quote] Neither? I haven't bought any replacement parts yet. If it's right under the screen, you think it could be the touch sensor? And that IS something that can be bought and replaced relatively easily?
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Get it replaced from whoever you bought it from.
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There is two components to the screen, the screen itself, and the touch sensor. Which one did you get?
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Bring it back to wherever you bought it and ask them.
