iPod Touch 4G cracked screen: replacement quality concerns

xcodeaddict · Mar 17, 2013, 01:09 PM

Hello guys

I have an iPod Touch 4G which needs a new screen & digitiser (they're cracked), and fitting it is a breeze for me, but I just want to ask if anyone (UK) has a recommendation as to which kits to *avoid*, since I only want to do this once.

You can buy a full kit + tools + 3M adhesive for £18, but will the replacement match the quality of Apple's own? I'm sure they're all made by FoxConn etc anyhow

Thank you, I really appreciate the help

xcodeaddict · Mar 17, 2013, 06:19 PM

iPod Touch sub-forum, 476 views, 5 hours, no replies?

Thetonyk123 · Mar 17, 2013, 06:26 PM

I'd check out ifixit.com

xcodeaddict · Mar 17, 2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetonyk123

I'd check out ifixit.com

Thank you

Thetonyk123 · Mar 19, 2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xcodeaddict

Thank you

No problem! Good luck fixing, it's quite hard!

xcodeaddict · Mar 19, 2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetonyk123

No problem! Good luck fixing, it's quite hard!

Nah, it's a breeze - I've done far, far more complex repairs but thank you

Thetonyk123 · Mar 19, 2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xcodeaddict

Nah, it's a breeze - I've done far, far more complex repairs but thank you

From my perspective it sure looks hard! Anyways, your welcome. Did you get it repaired?

xcodeaddict · Mar 28, 2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetonyk123

From my perspective it sure looks hard! Anyways, your welcome. Did you get it repaired?

Yes, all done now

thanks.

bwillwall · Mar 31, 2013, 05:38 PM

Tools dont matter as long as they work, 3M adhesive is great. As for the screens I buy from etechparts and wholesalegadgetparts. It is basically impossible to get a genuine apple one since those have to be pulled out of an iPod. But you are right most are made in foxconn and many are just as high quality.

Mar 17, 2013, 01:09 PM	#1
xcodeaddict macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2013	iPod Touch 4G cracked screen: replacement quality concerns Hello guys I have an iPod Touch 4G which needs a new screen & digitiser (they're cracked), and fitting it is a breeze for me, but I just want to ask if anyone (UK) has a recommendation as to which kits to avoid, since I only want to do this once. You can buy a full kit + tools + 3M adhesive for £18, but will the replacement match the quality of Apple's own? I'm sure they're all made by FoxConn etc anyhow Thank you, I really appreciate the help
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Mar 17, 2013, 06:19 PM	#2
xcodeaddict Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2013	iPod Touch sub-forum, 476 views, 5 hours, no replies?
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Mar 31, 2013, 05:38 PM	#9
bwillwall macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2009	Tools dont matter as long as they work, 3M adhesive is great. As for the screens I buy from etechparts and wholesalegadgetparts. It is basically impossible to get a genuine apple one since those have to be pulled out of an iPod. But you are right most are made in foxconn and many are just as high quality.
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