Hi everyone, after 18mths my HTC Touch (Elf) touchscreen has stopped working! I did a soft reset and hard reset, but now in the hard reset it asks me to touch the screen to setup Windows Mobile, however I cannot do it as the screen does not work!
There is no cracks or even scratches as I use the screen protector. I have been reading about LCD's & Digitilizers, but cannot work out which one I need..
Can someone please help me. I want to buy a kit off eBay to repair it but not sure exactly what I need.
Any help will be great!
Do you guys think US$200 is a good price for a HTC Touch Duel with no scratches, as new ? I can buy one for this price, but have never used a dual, and would love my original htc touch to be fixed...
About mine:
- 18mths Old
- No scratches or damage
- Slight corrosion on the plastic where sim card etc goes, not internally but just on the mirror type plastic there is slight green corrosion but it can clean off easily.
- never been in water or anything like that!
Touch screen does not respond to touches anymore, this happened over about 2wks.. it started to not work now and again, then it switched off automatically a couple of times over that period... now it is not responding at all for about 10 days now!
I took to vodaphone and it is out of warranty, I am insured, but it is a load of bullcrap to get insurance, and even if you do you still need to pay a premium of between $150-$275 (AU$) so i might aswell either juszt pay to get it fixed or do it myself.
Cancelling Insurance on this phone ASAP, never getting insurance ever again, only for the first 12mths if phone is over $1000
insurance is lame, and only benefits if phone is lost or stolen.
cheers any1 that can assist me!
You need a digitizer, about $20 from eBay, easy to replace, just see Service Manual for HTC Touch. Better still if you'll get the entire front faceplate with digitizer already attached, simply because it makes your life a lot easier, all you'll need to do it connect the digitizer and assemble the unit.
thankx so much enigma1nz, i was thinking only the digitalizer was needed, but what is the diff between the lcd & digitalizer? I mean in functions etc.
thanku so much for ur time.
I will be ordering the replacement peices, do you think I should do myself or take to a repairer. I am tech savvy, I build PC's, replace RAM etc.. so it should be easy, yea?
cheers
x86 said:
thankx so much enigma1nz, i was thinking only the digitalizer was needed, but what is the diff between the lcd & digitalizer? I mean in functions etc.
thanku so much for ur time.
I will be ordering the replacement peices, do you think I should do myself or take to a repairer. I am tech savvy, I build PC's, replace RAM etc.. so it should be easy, yea?
cheers
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LCD is the screen itself, it shows the information, digitizer is responsible for the touch function. It is relatively easy to replace, simply because the design of the device allows for direct connection with no soldering involved. There is a service manual with photos floating around somewhere, I think even on this forum. Just search for it.
Thanks Enigma1NZ, I actually got a pdf of the dissasemble guide for the htc touch, so should be perfect, I just ordered a digitizer off eBay for only AU$13.60 inc. delivery, so that is awesome!
I got a call from my insurance company today, they want $175 excess if the phone is 'approved' for insurance, plus they kill the imei number too, i told her not to worry and I'm cancelling insurance (already paid $180 all up).... damn rip off, maybe okay while in warranty, but otherwise I will not be making that mistake again!
I will keep ya'll updated, and will be videoing me pulling apart & replacing so I will upload it 4 others too.
P.S enigma, love ur photos posted in myspace.. nice work
I love Touch for the simplicity and straightforwardness of its build, I was surprised the housing was so easy and reasonably cheap to replace (I am thinking of getting mine in red...or purple...). The worst digitizer replacement has to be for 1-gen Iphone and LG Prada. Blasted capacitive screens are the way of the future though and are pleasure to use.
Thanks, i got you added. Let us know how you went. Insurance companies are a bloody rip-off artists playing on our insecurities. I deal with them often when it comes to repairs. Makes no sense to insure after a warranty period simply due to technology depreciaton - you end up paying more in excess than the device is worth at the time.
Yeah the phone looks fairly simple in its housing, I have played around with it a bit... I was actually seriously thinking about replacing my housing while I was in there to white, since I saw the Magic I love the whiteness! I would love a silver housing though, that is the ultimate but have only found white so far.
I will keep you'all updated here with photos 'n video with what I do change.
I was going to buy a prada actually, I think the screen and whole look is amazing, It was tempting but I am very satisfied I chose my touch over the Motorola Razr, Prada and Touch... Touch wins
Cheers again enigma1nz.
I heard LG screens lose sensitivity over time.
Hi, a friend of mine talked to me yesterday about his touch. It seems he has the same problem of the digitizer stoping to work.
Where can I find the service manual and do you know of a good place to buy the digitier?
Tanks!
jgaviota said:
Hi, a friend of mine talked to me yesterday about his touch. It seems he has the same problem of the digitizer stoping to work.
Where can I find the service manual and do you know of a good place to buy the digitier?
Tanks!
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There's a sticky topic at the top of this forum with several service manuals that you can use. As for buying the digitizer, ebay and dealextreme.com have them for cheap.
barlw said:
There's a sticky topic at the top of this forum with several service manuals that you can use. As for buying the digitizer, ebay and dealextreme.com have them for cheap.
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Thank you!
I really appreciate your help!
x86 said:
Yeah the phone looks fairly simple in its housing, I have played around with it a bit... I was actually seriously thinking about replacing my housing while I was in there to white, since I saw the Magic I love the whiteness! I would love a silver housing though, that is the ultimate but have only found white so far.
I will keep you'all updated here with photos 'n video with what I do change.
I was going to buy a prada actually, I think the screen and whole look is amazing, It was tempting but I am very satisfied I chose my touch over the Motorola Razr, Prada and Touch... Touch wins
Cheers again enigma1nz.
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Hi... I need your help, I need to change my digitizer, so I want to know you ordered only digitizer or one already fixed on casing as Enigma told you ??
Pls let me know..Thanks
Get a Digitizer and fix em on.
htc care is asking me for 270$ for replacing my broken touch screen.. does this sound like a reasonable price ? i just dont want to get ripped without me knowing :S
Thanks in advance
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htc care is asking me for 270$ for replacing my broken touch screen.. does this sound like a reasonable price ? i just dont want to get ripped without me knowing :S
Thanks in advance
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I got mine back from service and here in finland that touchscreen costs 300euros which is around 420$ so I think your's is cheap.
Use the search function and type in 'LCD screen', you should get previous queries on similar topic. Check out the accessories forum
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FULL-LCD-FOR-HTC-TOUCH-HD-Blackstone-T8282_W0QQitemZ290339235117QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item439991252d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
that sounds reasonable. HTC Care here in Vietnam asked me for 4.6mil VND (about $255). so painful to spit out $255 for a screen replacement. maybe HTC will consider reducing the cost for the poor souls like us.
DIY
DIY, It is not that bad, it took some time and patience but I had to replace my screen as well. I can not remember how much I paid but I got an entire new case, tools (one was not the right size but only a couple bucks at home depot to get the right one), digi screen and screen cover for around $180 and changed it all out in about 4 hours. If you have the time and paitience give it a whorl.
You can do it by your self.
you buy what you need on ebay.com from hong kong LCD screen or touch screen.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ORIGINAL-LCD-ECR...iles?hash=item4399bdde27&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
or
http://cgi.ebay.fr/Ecran-LCD-Screen...iles?hash=item27ab27cd6a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
after you go to her
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462102
Hi, as you can read in my signature i'm tearing apart my hd, I also have the whole front of the phone for sale, follow the link in my signature if you are still needing the screen.
bye, hope you can repair your HD
Does anyone know where to get a replacement screen for the Streak. I know the LCD screen is bonded to the front glass for extra strength, so I will have to replace both. I contacted Dell and they said I would have to buy a whole new device because they don't offer repairs for the device.
Any help would be great.
For now your best bet is to keep your eyes open for a faulty Streak for sale. Over the coming months you'll find screens etc become available from China.
Thanks for the response. I was afraid this was the case. At least my streak is still useable as just the front glass broke. Nothing like trying to read between the cracks in the glass lol. Thanks though.
I have seen 2 or 3 floating around on Ebay, Screens that is.
Called Dell a second time today and they told me no managers were available to talk to me. They insured me that they are working on repair options for the device though. Made me feel much better HA HA
Guess I'll have to wait a while and deal with the cracks. Thanks to all who replied.
I Dropped my Galaxy 3 a while ago and the lcd cracked. i took it to a repair shop and it was replaced no problem. But the touch screen is not working in a specific place. on the uploaded pic, the red highlighted area is none responsive. it has had a new digitiser too. Any ideas?
Go back to the repair shop and tell them that the lcd isnt working ok.
he has it in the shop.. been there for nearly 3 months n he hasn't got a clue whats wrong. already paid £60 trying to get it fixed
To me it looks like the touchscreen (which is the think "glass" above the LCD) is broken. Really there isn't much you can do about it, as It costs a dime to replace.
EDIT: If you want, and if you're willing to pay for the postal fees, I could send you my touchscreen. I had my phone in the washing machine for a moment so It's not working anymore, but it worked for a moment after that, and the touchscreen was just fine. Contact me if interested.
That's what i don't get. Its had a brand new touch screen.. But thanks mate I'll let you know asap
just spoken to the lad at the phone shop. he has tried another touch screen but still the same outcome... any ideas?
Odd. Guess some component which controls it is just damaged then. :/
Or the guy at the shop is lying. (I've seen them trying to rip you off by telling lies). But yeah, you know this better as you've probably met him in person.
i dropped my dvp yesterday. the screen is broken and cannot display anything. it just display some random colors. if you guys know any place to fix it, please tell me. i live in Sydney.
I think the only solution so far is to call dell and make them fix it to you
no one is selling any spare parts for DVP yet, just accessories
or try to buy a bricked phone fron e-bay and take its screen
good luck
I agree with the above - the first place to try is Dell, to see whether they can fix it (or suggest someone who can).
If you want to try fixing it yourself, I think it is possible to buy spare parts. Saw a blog post about this where someone replaced his screen. His screen was broken but his gorilla glass 'lens' was undamaged. The article mentions where he got his replacement screen, although it's a UK website.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/roblarso...-a-broken-lcd-screen-on-a-dell-venue-pro.aspx
The service manual probably gives a good description of disassembling a DVP too. (It also lists the part number of the screen, if you want to try finding another source).
If both the glass 'lens' and screen need replacing, it might not be much cheaper than buying a used DVP.