I am a DIYer, the glass is cracked, touch unresponsive, but the LCD is working. Is this for me?
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you need the proper tools (beyond the ones sold here) and a very skillfull hand to do without damaging the cellphone
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If your cristal broke, but the screen still works, you can replace the glass only as I did and it worked just fine. There's a lot of youtube videos that tells you how to do it. hope it helps. If this is not what you where asking, feel free to send me an email: sharon.frenk@gmail.com. Good luck.
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I did the same thing. Even though its just the glass thats broken you cant separate it from the LCD. I bought this part but ended up having to send it back. You have to get the assembly that has all the parts. I found one for $130 I think here on Amazon.
1986941
Obviously from the other responses yes, but keep in mind, while trying to install it, I cracked the LCD... $200 replacement...but that could be just me. Good luck!
1692236
Hi GaldiI too had the same problem which u r facing..my touch is working properly but its very difficult to replace the only screen ...I thought I can replace it but I could not do it...if u want it I can give it to u for Free
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In most cases the lcd has to be replaced too ... I had to send my digitizer screen back and be refunded. What you'll probably need is the lcd with digitizer connected.
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hello ,if only the digitizer (touch panel). you don't need anything else but if lcd panel is broken as well ,you may need to buy a replacement for it ..Good luck
294408
No, you would need a new LCD screen. Additionally, you might have a damaged main-board, this is something you have to test for.
1948130
Yes this is the part you need if just the outer screen is cracked. If the LCD is cracked, it either won't turn on at all, or will be black in that area. This is a fairly simple repair, but like he other answer, you need the right tools and you should follow the guide on ifixit.com
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no this just the digitizer. As long as you have not cracked the LCD beneath it you should be fine. Mine works great now.
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The glass has no adhesive. I did buy a roll of the 2mm and I did need to use it. I also bought an additional kit but may not have needed it. A few extra guitar picks helped me. Replacing only the glass is a unique repair; it seems the glass and the screen are a component. There is a complete layer of adhesive between the LCD and the glass and that has to be completely removed and done without. Careful separation of the glass from the LCD is critical and with the right tools that will not damage the LCD. I watched as many S4 specific YouTube vids as I could find. More answer than you asked for but if it helps than it was worth a read. The glass has no adhesive. I did buy a roll of the 2mm and I did need to use it. I also bought an additional kit but may not have needed it. A few extra guitar picks helped me. Replacing only the glass is a unique repair; it seems the glass and the screen are a component. There is a complete layer of adhesive between the LCD and the glass and that has to be completely removed and done without. Careful separation of the glass from the LCD is critical and with the right tools that will not damage the LCD. I watched as many S4 specific YouTube vids as I could find. More answer than you asked... » Read More The glass has no adhesive. I did buy a roll of the 2mm and I did need to use it. I also bought an additional kit but may not have needed it. A few extra guitar picks helped me. Replacing only the glass is a unique repair; it seems the glass and the screen are a component. There is a complete layer of adhesive between the LCD and the glass and that has to be completely removed and done without. Careful separation of the glass from the LCD is critical and with the right tools that will not damage the LCD. I watched as many S4 specific YouTube vids as I could find. More answer than you asked for but if it helps than it was worth a read. « Show Less
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No, the LCD display is too fragile. Mine broke when trying to remove the old glass
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I have been having the same problem along with many others. The touch screen on mine even broke and cannot be used at all anymore. It happened after the warrenty ran out so if you are having problems with it and you can still return it I would do so.
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The digitizer IS the glass, the LCD is behind that; usually when its broken it is only the digitizer/glass and that is why your screen may still work. If the screen still works under the broken glass/digitizer you actually only need to replace that which is about 1/2 the price but MUCH harder to do as you have to separate the digitizer from the LCD
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If its cracked, you can have someone fix the screen. I wouldnt bother and return it asap tho. Its flimsy as iz.
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The touchscreen is only the clear glass that goes on top of the LCD screen. If you have green lines under the glass, then the problem is most likely in the LCD screen and this will not fix it
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The front glass has 2 things on oit The glass and digitizerIf you cracked the digitizer touch woudnt respond or act all glitchy