Looking for a machine i can remove LCD from the screen on the iphone 4 and 4s - Page 1
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author: Devian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 07:19:56 am
content: I am looking for a machine that can remove LCD from the screen on the iphone 4 and 4s, anybody can give me some advice? What kinds of I need?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 08:25:48 am
content: This may help:Complete disassembly of iphone.Tools available on ebay:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPhone-iPod-Repair-Opening-Tool-Kit-Pentalobe-Screwdriver-6-Pcs-OpeningTools-/180838200549?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item2a1acbf4e5Google and ebay are your friends .... it took me 30 seconds to find these.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 08:50:41 am
content: Actually I think he needs something likethis, set on lowest heat.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 12:05:32 pm
content: Its an Apple product, It needs one of these.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 02:43:33 pm
content: Quote from: Devian on August 27, 2012, 07:19:56 amAren't the LCD and screen bonded together as a single unit? I didn't think they came apart...

author: PedroDiogo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 02:51:56 pm
content: As IanB said, they're bonded together. Maybe (maybe...) if you heat them you can separate them but most likely you will end up breaking the LCD.If you want an iPhone 4 / 4S display because of their pixel density, some Android phones also have similar displays that you could separate easily.

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 04:34:59 pm
content: I also heat up the screen but I don't use a rework station, it's too hot (mine is 200ºC minimum), a small hair dryer will do the job.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2012, 04:59:39 pm
content: Hair dryer's not enough i suspect. My one is 2200W and yet it wouldn't easily make heatshrink shrinkWhich rework station do you use? Most of the hot air stations i come across do 100C minimum

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 03:29:13 am
content: I have replaced about 15 tablet touchscreen like that, never wasted a single plastic cover. It doesn't need to melt the glue, just make it soft. I use it because there's no way to damage the unit, even if I get momentaneously distracted.My rework station is an Yaxun 968 but it's not regulated I guess. When it was new it did already about 150ºC minimum. after replacing the heating element it went crazy, I rework boards at 200ºC but it gives 400ºC. Anyway, I'm not worried because have plans to buy a new one soon (Aoyue 2702A+).I use a lighter for heatshrink, think it's faster.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 03:42:01 am
content: Usually the 968 is regulated ( who could think it's not? i would be using a heat gun instead if it wasn't ... )and i guess you might have got a 220V heating element when you wanted a 110V? Either way you need to check the base

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2012, 04:04:58 am
content: 968 is very good, never had problems until I´ve bought this unit (my third). No, mine is 220v, same as the heating element. I've never had the time to check what's wrong. It's like my laptop, I fix about 10 laptops a day but mine is put aside for about 2 weeks because I don't have the time to fix it!Guess I'll send it to some local competitor to get it fixed...

author: Devian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2012, 05:07:37 am
content: Quote from: PedroDiogo on August 27, 2012, 02:51:56 pmYes they are bond together, i do not think an AOYUE 968 or aoyue 2702a can meet the demad

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2012, 05:48:21 am
content: So a hot air station can't meet the demand? That's what these things are used for all the time!

author: Devian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2012, 06:44:58 am
content: Quote from: Devian on August 27, 2012, 07:19:56 amI think i did not explain the details clearly for my poor English,Things like that: I need it can separate an Iphone 4 or 4s touch screen lcd assembly, I have touch screen assemblies with broken touch screens but the LCD's are still good, i just want to separate them? Aoyue 968, AOYUE 2702A can help to do it?

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2012, 08:07:09 am
content: Yes, a bit of heat to soften the glue.Not too much, or it'll just melt into a puddle.

author: Devian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2012, 07:01:44 am
content: Quote from: amyk on November 13, 2012, 08:07:09 amThank you for your suggestion, so ONLY an AOYUE 968 can do, that is really great!