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I NEED iPHONE GLASS --- NOT LCD OR TOUCH SENSOR... is there anywhere I can get this?
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Hi
So my idea how to make this replacement this screen more eseaer is to use Belt sander,or simple grinding paper.Maybe not do it all,but just to make glass thiner. It just my idea ,waiting for your minds , especially from those who already did that
Hi
So my idea how to make this replacement this screen more eseaer is to use Belt sander,or simple grinding paper.Maybe not do it all,but just to make glass thiner. It just my idea ,waiting for your minds , especially from those who already did that
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dude what are u talking about!!! no way is it that expensive...Ive rebuilt countless computers, max Ive spent is 300 to 500 for all parts... u name it HD, display, processor, battries...4000? that's hysterical!!!
Summary of techniques
Joining the club, doing research how to replace the screen. A bit of my summarizing what i've learned from reading all this.
It seem that the people here are in 2 groups: A group use some chemical solvent (Goo - off, acetone etc.) to loosen the glue. B group says it's not necessary and that just the razor does the job.
What particularly interests me is the approach access people have chosen. Majority probably went scraping of the glass as the iphone is flat on the table without any disassembly. Few wrote that they went from the side ??? I imagine they disassembled the phone to some level, removed the "thin silver frame".
as described here: http://www.hitchsource.com/blog/2008/06/fixing-the-broken-glass-on-my-iphone/
Teresa Lewis Says:
June 26th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
I fixed my broken glass similarly, but used Ifixit.com website to take off the bevel (outside silver frame) from the phone to get at the broken glass from the side. I used an exacto knife with the angled blade and put goof off on the blade to loosen the glue. Too much of it and it seeps under the LCD screen. It all went perfectly until I twisted the knife towards the end of the process in a rush and made a small crack on the LCD screen (over $250 to replace). I left the small crack and glued my new glass cover with liquid nails from home depot. It was too thick and I had to take off the new screen (liquid nails has about an hour til it is too hard to remove) I had to apply very little dots and then scrape them smooth to get the glass close enough. Anyway, if you are doing this replacement, be careful to not break the LCD and be patient - it takes some time to do. Good luck all! Great article and pictures BTW! Teresa
Still, there is not any clever miraculous easy solution, either with a solvent or smart mechanical approach.
The questions i have for the experienced in this matter.
1) what about removing the LCD/digitized/glass in one piece - so the full disassembly will be needed, and then dipping the glass into a solution just deep enough to go into the glue layer to eat it up, the glass would then fall by itself
2) the approach from the side seem easier to be able to slide a big portion of the blade under the glass, cutting from all sides - quite possible to remove big chunks?
3) if you manage to get it off without breaking it, the instructions on gluing the new glass on are not clear to me. Most of you just glued under the dark part of the glass, leaving the glass and the digitized without gluing. Then someone wrote he broke the screen with slight pressure as there was a bit of space between the new glass and digitizer. How is this ? When you remove the broken glass, remove the glue and put new glass on top - is it flush level with the LCD unit ?
4) just though about a crack in a windshield - then can fix small cracks before it spreads. don't know the stuff they use, but is this something that could work for the iphone screen? instead of removing and replacing just seeping some fluid into the cracks to fusing it back together?
Joining the club, doing research how to replace the screen. A bit of my summarizing what i've learned from reading all this.
It seem that the people here are in 2 groups: A group use some chemical solvent (Goo - off, acetone etc.) to loosen the glue. B group says it's not necessary and that just the razor does the job.
What particularly interests me is the approach access people have chosen. Majority probably went scraping of the glass as the iphone is flat on the table without any disassembly. Few wrote that they went from the side ??? I imagine they disassembled the phone to some level, removed the "thin silver frame".
as described here: http://www.hitchsource.com/blog/2008/06/fixing-the-broken-glass-on-my-iphone/
Teresa Lewis Says:
June 26th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
I fixed my broken glass similarly, but used Ifixit.com website to take off the bevel (outside silver frame) from the phone to get at the broken glass from the side. I used an exacto knife with the angled blade and put goof off on the blade to loosen the glue. Too much of it and it seeps under the LCD screen. It all went perfectly until I twisted the knife towards the end of the process in a rush and made a small crack on the LCD screen (over $250 to replace). I left the small crack and glued my new glass cover with liquid nails from home depot. It was too thick and I had to take off the new screen (liquid nails has about an hour til it is too hard to remove) I had to apply very little dots and then scrape them smooth to get the glass close enough. Anyway, if you are doing this replacement, be careful to not break the LCD and be patient - it takes some time to do. Good luck all! Great article and pictures BTW! Teresa
Still, there is not any clever miraculous easy solution, either with a solvent or smart mechanical approach.
The questions i have for the experienced in this matter.
1) what about removing the LCD/digitized/glass in one piece - so the full disassembly will be needed, and then dipping the glass into a solution just deep enough to go into the glue layer to eat it up, the glass would then fall by itself
2) the approach from the side seem easier to be able to slide a big portion of the blade under the glass, cutting from all sides - quite possible to remove big chunks?
3) if you manage to get it off without breaking it, the instructions on gluing the new glass on are not clear to me. Most of you just glued under the dark part of the glass, leaving the glass and the digitized without gluing. Then someone wrote he broke the screen with slight pressure as there was a bit of space between the new glass and digitizer. How is this ? When you remove the broken glass, remove the glue and put new glass on top - is it flush level with the LCD unit ?
4) just though about a crack in a windshield - then can fix small cracks before it spreads. don't know the stuff they use, but is this something that could work for the iphone screen? instead of removing and replacing just seeping some fluid into the cracks to fusing it back together?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Howto-Repair-Ip...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
interesting ,i dont think he gona say something new ,to us .
Hi,
Just joined up to say that I've successfully taken off the front glass of my iphone, the damage was on the bottom right corner after i dropped it on the floor. I found this thread and decided to give the whole razor blade thing a go and post up how it went for me.
It worked perfectly!! The whole process took 2 hours using just a razor blade and a small screwdriver, which actually wasnt really used. The trick was, as stated by many of the people on here, to take your time doing it and not doing anything rash.
I didnt have to take the phone apart, i just picked out one of the broken pieces of glass and took it from there.
Here are some pics: sorry about the bad quality only had a 2MP Sony Ericsson to hand.
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I haven't yet fitted the new screen as it hasnt yet arrived, but will post up a few pics of that when i'm done.
I don't think I've added much new info, but thought I'd just back up some of the information given by thehumble1, Kenja and Asylus-08.
Just joined up to say that I've successfully taken off the front glass of my iphone, the damage was on the bottom right corner after i dropped it on the floor. I found this thread and decided to give the whole razor blade thing a go and post up how it went for me.
It worked perfectly!! The whole process took 2 hours using just a razor blade and a small screwdriver, which actually wasnt really used. The trick was, as stated by many of the people on here, to take your time doing it and not doing anything rash.
I didnt have to take the phone apart, i just picked out one of the broken pieces of glass and took it from there.
Here are some pics: sorry about the bad quality only had a 2MP Sony Ericsson to hand.
I haven't yet fitted the new screen as it hasnt yet arrived, but will post up a few pics of that when i'm done.
I don't think I've added much new info, but thought I'd just back up some of the information given by thehumble1, Kenja and Asylus-08.
OEM glass
Hi from which seller you bought outer screen?Because i bought from http://stores.ebay.com/joeweiderx and it not perfectly fitted to iphone. it have gaps between screen and metal.So from what sellers you bought your screens
Hi from which seller you bought outer screen?Because i bought from http://stores.ebay.com/joeweiderx and it not perfectly fitted to iphone. it have gaps between screen and metal.So from what sellers you bought your screens
I'm waiting for that video
Botziger are you still going to post your video for us to see? You seem to be the one who has figured this tactful procedure out. Please post soon. Thanks!!!
Botziger are you still going to post your video for us to see? You seem to be the one who has figured this tactful procedure out. Please post soon. Thanks!!!
Damm it !!!!
Hi
I did it,i took out the glass.
But when i put oem glas on iphone the botom part of screen is not touchable.Then i was taking out the everything was ok.there was no cracks on the lcd screen.The Letters zxcvbnm are pressing ok,but butons .?123 space and return wont work.i can slide to unlock iphone ,i can use ipod ,phone ,mail and safari witch are olmost at the same level.
Any sugestions how could this happen?
For example when i open mi Ipod i can hardly push on buttons Playlists ,Artistis ,Songs , Videos,but i cant increase decrease sound volumy sliding by finger.
jordanl5182 is everything ok with you iphone?
Waiting for replies
Hi
I did it,i took out the glass.
But when i put oem glas on iphone the botom part of screen is not touchable.Then i was taking out the everything was ok.there was no cracks on the lcd screen.The Letters zxcvbnm are pressing ok,but butons .?123 space and return wont work.i can slide to unlock iphone ,i can use ipod ,phone ,mail and safari witch are olmost at the same level.
Any sugestions how could this happen?
For example when i open mi Ipod i can hardly push on buttons Playlists ,Artistis ,Songs , Videos,but i cant increase decrease sound volumy sliding by finger.
jordanl5182 is everything ok with you iphone?
Waiting for replies
I tried it and it didn't work, but may for you
I purchased one of these from him. The sheet I received was very thin and while it did provide a great adhesive where it did stick, it wasn't thick enough. There was a tiny separation between the screen and the glass, maybe a 64th of an inch but probably smaller and this paper-thin sheet didn't fill the gap, so some of the screen is messed up by an imperfect adhesive backing. I can still use it, but the guy gave me my money back. If you really have NO gap between the glass and the scree, it will work great. He was a really great seller and has used the sheet several times successfully he said, but for my iPhone the tiny gap was too much.
Where it did adhere, it created a professional and perfectly clear bond.
I purchased one of these from him. The sheet I received was very thin and while it did provide a great adhesive where it did stick, it wasn't thick enough. There was a tiny separation between the screen and the glass, maybe a 64th of an inch but probably smaller and this paper-thin sheet didn't fill the gap, so some of the screen is messed up by an imperfect adhesive backing. I can still use it, but the guy gave me my money back. If you really have NO gap between the glass and the scree, it will work great. He was a really great seller and has used the sheet several times successfully he said, but for my iPhone the tiny gap was too much.
Where it did adhere, it created a professional and perfectly clear bond.
I have just ordered the adhesive, and will document my experiences over the next couple of weeks. I am curious about the adhesive removal. If you do use acetone or xylene does it react with the rubber seal? I know acetone causes rubber to expand, and could cause difficulties in seating the glass. If it's not rubber, but some other material, it might not matter.
Hi! I am looking into fixing JUST my glass as well. Before I TRY anything, please let me know if it's easy enough just to use googone and reafix the glass.
Thanks!
Above: No, only the bottum screws
My issue: I have a slight crack on my iphone, I hate it! I want to know where to get the screen, thinking PDAparts but expensive..
Thanks.
Edit: I think this will be fine: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Replacement-O...14&_trkparms=72:1300|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308
My issue: I have a slight crack on my iphone, I hate it! I want to know where to get the screen, thinking PDAparts but expensive..
Thanks.
Edit: I think this will be fine: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Replacement-O...14&_trkparms=72:1300|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1308
Ive bought the glass from this guy -> http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/enjoy5star
Quite cheap, from the look of the youtube videos it should be too hard to fit. But unsure about having to dismantle the whole phone just to replace the glass.
I very much doubt you have too..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fF0DF-mbn4
PDA parts make it easy.
edit: just purchased off the guy on ebay.
Does anyone know what adhesive to use. As i think if u just glue under the black bits, dust will get in between the glass and screen?
You see, i've only got a tiny dent in my iphone, but I am getting it replaced as it sucks.
The Digitzier is the bit under the screen right?
The Digitzier is the bit under the screen right?
easyist way
The glass removal itself should take you over an hour!
New oem glass piece with adhesive remover:
Here is a list of some basic tools you should have laying around your home.
Eye protection:
Flat head xacto knife or razor blade. I recommend you use a flat head xacto knife, if you dont already have one they can be bought at your local craft store for a dollar.
Anything that you can find to shatter the glass even more. We used a glass cutter from home depot ($2.50) but you can use any thing that is sharp enough to shatter glass.
Kitchen and Bath Adhesive caulk. If you dont have this laying around your house you can use any form of glue, but we had the best results with the adhesive caulk.
Windex or any glass cleaner:
Hair dryer: DO NOT USE HEAT GUN!
Step 1: Shatter your iphone glass as much as possible, the more crystalized it is the easier it will be to remove. Dont worry you can hit the glass pretty hard without damaging the LCD or Digitizer since its purpose is to protect it.
Step 2: Mount your hair dryer to something so you can turn it on and use both hands to work with your iphone. I kept it simple by duck taping it to a piece of wood (worked perfectly!). The purpose of this is to heat up and soften the adhesive for easier removal.
Step 3: With the hair dryer running start to apply the adhesive remover with a Q tip to the part of the glass you will be removing. Gently slide the xacto blade under the glass and you should start to see the glue almost bubble. NEVER PRY UP!!! this is how you crack your lcd. Just wiggel in a upward motion once you feel that the glass is loose enough to remove.
NOTE: The top part and bottom parts of the iphone (the black part of the glass) are extremely easy to remove and you wont need to apply any adhesive remover to those parts. It should just lift right off with alittle heat and your xacto knife.
Step 4: As stated above the black parts of the glass are extremely easy to remove. Make sure to put the button aside as you will be needing it in a few more steps.
Step 5: Apply the adhesive remover to the lcd. Use the xacto knife to scrape up all the heavy adhesive then use a rag (i used a old shirt) to get the rest off. Dont worry about scratching your lcd, it is glass and scratching it is very hard to do. Make sure to apply plenty of adhesive with your Q tip.
Use your xacto blade to scrape off all the extra glue on the top and bottom parts of the phone
Step 6: Once all the old adhesive is completly removed from the iphone, clean it up as best as you can with some windex. Like i said the lcd is glass so windex works perfect.
Step 7: Apply the kitchen & bath adhesive caulk to each conner of the phone, make sure none gets on the lcd.
Step 8: Put the button in place and mount the new glass piece to the iphone.
Step 9: MAKE SURE THE NEW GLASS IS FIT PROPERLY TO THE IPHONE. Put the iphone to sleep, wait a couple of seconds and hit the home key. Your touch screen should be working. As you can see in the conners some of the caulk is coming through. Thats no big deal, let it dry then use the adhesive remover and a rag to get rid of it.
FINALLY YOUR DONE AND YOUR IPHONE LOOKS BRAND NEW AGAIN!
Some things you should know about your repaired iphone:
Everything should work as it did before. However, try to refrain from putting stress on the screen for the first week or two after getting it back, as the adhesive that is bonding the new glass to the unit is going to still be curing and drying for awhile. Try not to lean on, squeeze, or push the screen in harder than it needs to be, and avoiding buffing it with nothing but brute force (use glass cleaner or alcohol and a tissue). The touch screen requires the glass on top to be seated properly, and putting undue stress on the screen can disrupt the proper electrical connection with the glass that the touch screen needs to work.
If for whatever reason you put too much stress on the screen the touch sensitivity may temporarily disappear entirely. Don't panic, this is normal, and just means the delicate connection between the outer glass and the touch screen has been interrupted. To fix it, tap the power/sleep button on top to put it in sleep mode, then press the home button (the round button at the bottom). Wait a couple of seconds, then try to slide the slider across to unlock the phone. The connection between the glass and the touch screen should be re-established and you can continue using the phone normally
The glass removal itself should take you over an hour!
New oem glass piece with adhesive remover:
Here is a list of some basic tools you should have laying around your home.
Eye protection:
Flat head xacto knife or razor blade. I recommend you use a flat head xacto knife, if you dont already have one they can be bought at your local craft store for a dollar.
Anything that you can find to shatter the glass even more. We used a glass cutter from home depot ($2.50) but you can use any thing that is sharp enough to shatter glass.
Kitchen and Bath Adhesive caulk. If you dont have this laying around your house you can use any form of glue, but we had the best results with the adhesive caulk.
Windex or any glass cleaner:
Hair dryer: DO NOT USE HEAT GUN!
Step 1: Shatter your iphone glass as much as possible, the more crystalized it is the easier it will be to remove. Dont worry you can hit the glass pretty hard without damaging the LCD or Digitizer since its purpose is to protect it.
Step 2: Mount your hair dryer to something so you can turn it on and use both hands to work with your iphone. I kept it simple by duck taping it to a piece of wood (worked perfectly!). The purpose of this is to heat up and soften the adhesive for easier removal.
Step 3: With the hair dryer running start to apply the adhesive remover with a Q tip to the part of the glass you will be removing. Gently slide the xacto blade under the glass and you should start to see the glue almost bubble. NEVER PRY UP!!! this is how you crack your lcd. Just wiggel in a upward motion once you feel that the glass is loose enough to remove.
NOTE: The top part and bottom parts of the iphone (the black part of the glass) are extremely easy to remove and you wont need to apply any adhesive remover to those parts. It should just lift right off with alittle heat and your xacto knife.
Step 4: As stated above the black parts of the glass are extremely easy to remove. Make sure to put the button aside as you will be needing it in a few more steps.
Step 5: Apply the adhesive remover to the lcd. Use the xacto knife to scrape up all the heavy adhesive then use a rag (i used a old shirt) to get the rest off. Dont worry about scratching your lcd, it is glass and scratching it is very hard to do. Make sure to apply plenty of adhesive with your Q tip.
Use your xacto blade to scrape off all the extra glue on the top and bottom parts of the phone
Step 6: Once all the old adhesive is completly removed from the iphone, clean it up as best as you can with some windex. Like i said the lcd is glass so windex works perfect.
Step 7: Apply the kitchen & bath adhesive caulk to each conner of the phone, make sure none gets on the lcd.
Step 8: Put the button in place and mount the new glass piece to the iphone.
Step 9: MAKE SURE THE NEW GLASS IS FIT PROPERLY TO THE IPHONE. Put the iphone to sleep, wait a couple of seconds and hit the home key. Your touch screen should be working. As you can see in the conners some of the caulk is coming through. Thats no big deal, let it dry then use the adhesive remover and a rag to get rid of it.
FINALLY YOUR DONE AND YOUR IPHONE LOOKS BRAND NEW AGAIN!
Some things you should know about your repaired iphone:
Everything should work as it did before. However, try to refrain from putting stress on the screen for the first week or two after getting it back, as the adhesive that is bonding the new glass to the unit is going to still be curing and drying for awhile. Try not to lean on, squeeze, or push the screen in harder than it needs to be, and avoiding buffing it with nothing but brute force (use glass cleaner or alcohol and a tissue). The touch screen requires the glass on top to be seated properly, and putting undue stress on the screen can disrupt the proper electrical connection with the glass that the touch screen needs to work.
If for whatever reason you put too much stress on the screen the touch sensitivity may temporarily disappear entirely. Don't panic, this is normal, and just means the delicate connection between the outer glass and the touch screen has been interrupted. To fix it, tap the power/sleep button on top to put it in sleep mode, then press the home button (the round button at the bottom). Wait a couple of seconds, then try to slide the slider across to unlock the phone. The connection between the glass and the touch screen should be re-established and you can continue using the phone normally