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[Galaxy S II Accessories] shockingpants:
I think a fantastic add-on will be on how to replace camera. Mine came with dust inside the unit -_-" And the really stupid part is that the camera is attached to the underside of the PCB plate so you have to go through the whole procedure anyway of removing the PCB. However, after that, its just a matter of lifting a clutch and prying the camera away from the adhesive and replacing with a new camera unit. Thanks for the fabulous photos btw.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Dust in the unit? That's really dropping the ball! Sorry that I can't advise further on this procedure. Perhaps the S2 service manual doing the rounds might help?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] shockingpants:
Oh, I should have been clearer. I already switched the camera. Your guide really helped though since I needed to remove the pcb to access the camera. Just thought I would mention how this thread would be blast if you could add that part as well but its great as it is and Thank you for the fabulous pics and instructions!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] SAlmighty:
are these same screen replacements coming from the same source, South Korea? or are they generic?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
I doubt anybody else can make SAMOLED+ screens....
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mstolpner:
Someone managed to disassmble the screen!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNy0ODQ26A
[Galaxy S II Accessories] neyboll:
Hi guys i have one question

I buy a new screen from ebay and i put in my SG2

The problem is that some areas of the touch screen does not respond.

Two or three sections of one horizontal centimeter of width :confused:

Any idea what happens?

Sorry for my English
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Check all of the ribbon cables. Make sure none are damaged or twisted and that they are all fully secured.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] martincolclough:
I bet it takes me a lot longer than 20 mins to do!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Bet you a thumbs up that it doesn't. :-D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] neyboll:
thx Prostheta I check all ribbon cable, reconnected it again and i have same problem , i need change this again :mad:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Hope you get it sorted.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Freakker:
You know the Squaretrade video on youtube, the iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S2 drop test?

Mine didn't fare so well as their face down drop test...

I managed to replace the screen but now if you apply pressure to the back of the phone and touch the screen near near the top the screen starts flickering.

It happens even if you are just holding the phone like normal and touch the screen, but if you hold it by the edges of the screen then it won't.

I checked all of the ribbon connections and made sure everything was seated properly, and it seems that the problem is with the components that are to the right of the rear-facing camera, if you lightly touch that area the screen flickers.

Anybody else having this problem?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] martincolclough:
I'll bet you a fingers crossed more like :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
These?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MariosFFX:
Please, is it possible to re-upload all the pictures or make a pdf tutorial and upload it somewhere?

My friend got his screen cracked and we need to repair it.

Also a link from the merchant where you bought the replacement screen would be nice.

Thanks a bunch.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Freakker:
It looks like the pictures on photobucket are gone so here's a picture I found on Google images, I circled the area.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] intruda119:
Damn I finally get my replacement screen and the images are gone.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] dezzadk:
This is why I never use photobucket that ackward piece of **** !
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Odotta hetkinen....

Fixed. I changed the folder title as I miswrote "i9000" instead of "i9100" which screwed with the images URLs. You live and learn, then you die despite learning something. Nowait. There's no decent moral to this story.

Fix away!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
This is what is underneath there:

http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/dko2oBWWbgsSvhKq.huge

iFixit did a great teardown on the S2 also. This is where that image is from....

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Teardown/5861/1
[Galaxy S II Accessories] PINki92:
Hi guys, I cracked my screen and need some answers first please.

My phone was in pocket when I cracked the screen, than my brother called me and the screen was black (no light), just ringing normally. Because I couldn't answer I restarted the phone and it couldn't turn on again.

Now I don't know is it only the screen problem or I damaged something else too?

Could you guys see the screen on when you broke it (icons, wallpaper, colors, ...) or same as me, screen totally dead?

I can get touchscreen+digitizer cheaper on ebay but what if it is not only that what causes the problem?

Samsung repair = 180€

ebay + friend switching the screen= 120€
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Mine went mostly dark with about 1.0-1.5cm of "corrupted" display at the top in a very dark blue, although it had a visible crack in the top right. I would take yours apart first, unplug and replug the ribbon cables and check it out. Other than that, fault-finding is difficult in high component density devices if there are no immediate clues and no way of A/Bing spare parts.

Unless you have a friend with an S2 and screwdriver, guitar pick and a supply of Rohypnol.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ole12:
can someone point me to a good replacement screen + housing?

There is too many to choose from.

I found these to:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sa...ltDomain_0&hash=item3cbd82cd1a#ht_3735wt_1396

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sa...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a6ba968d5#ht_3786wt_1163

Cant find any difference between does to.

I dont dare to only change the display, so i need frame/housing to.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
This is the auction from which I bought my replacement part(s):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180716810988#ht_500wt_1413
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ole12:
Dont think i can buy that one:P

Ended:	05 Sep, 201116:31:38 BST
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Freakker:
I ended up replacing the phone and I'll try selling this one, and looking at them side by side is it just me or are the replacement screens better than the originals?

I got the screen from forceviewer_uk on ebay, and comparing it to my original broken screen or my new phone, its much brighter overall.

It's especially noticeable on photos or when reading white text on black background, the text is actually white on the replacement screen but it's slightly dull and yellow on the stock screens(not the yellow tint on the left side of screen problem, this is all the text on the screen).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kaizokudan:
wow amazing! this tutorial is really helpful :D

thank's for sharing, bro :cool:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] El Porcharo:
Prostheta, how did you manage with the IMEI label that comes with the original broken part of your phone? What about a future warranty enquiry?

I'm just asking you because yesterday I've dropped my beloved and the frame got damaged a lot (although the gorilla glass is immaculate). I really can't see those horrific scratches but I don't want to get in trouble with the warranty! :( It's just 5 weeks old!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] sokos1:
I just cracked my screen too.. just less than 2 months :(

Are the ones sold on eBay authentic of Samsung or copies?

Is there a Samy Part Number to look for?

Or they are all just the same?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
I would imagine so. No idea on part number - sorry.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Double post
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Omga4000:
Could come in handy :)

Lucky for me - i play guitar so I got many picks ;)

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] El Porcharo:
:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Jancried:
i will never ever break my sg2 screen it so complicated! oh my god
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alexreyes:
Thanks man it really help me!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] legionxx:
helpful thread! :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] patdaman:
would like to buy this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Origi...716810988&po=&ps=63&clkid=5246053658922594030

as i have the white model of the s2. Any tip on how to just replace the outer glass? My screen isn't cracked but it is scratched. since this is only 10$ i would like to get it just to have .
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
No idea. More risk that it is worth I'm afraid.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nyssa1104:
Need a heat gun to warm around the screen, lift off with with a fine blade.

Use M3 heat bonding tape(thermal tape) or a good M3 doubled sided bond tape to bound new screen on..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ialready:
Has anyone who replaced a screen from ebay had the buttons not lighting up or working problem? if not can you point me out which seller you bought from?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
I think I posted a link to the auction I bought mine from.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] c0x91:
thanks man!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mc01319:
very helpful indeed
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kwekz:
Yeah thanks a lot for the images. I can recommend getting a screen with bezel, that makes it much easier to change them.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ericmorse:
Samsung Galaxy S2 GT i9100 Broken Outer Glass Screen

My S2 outer glass screen is cracked, the LCD & Digitizer are working fine. I bought a replacement screen. I'm wondering has anyone here Changed just the outer glass? Can it be done and were do i find the Bonding tape or Thermal tape used to hold the outer screen to the LCD? Please any help or Suggestions would be great.. I do have the Tech Savy to work on this phone :)

---------- Post added at 07:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------

Has anyone Sucsesfully Changed Just the Outer screen? Do you have to get some type of thermal tape? or is it sticky enough to put the new screen on?

---------- Post added at 07:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 PM ----------

Have you changed just the outer glass screen, did you need to buy some type of thermal tape.. iv got the part for mine, just trying to figure out if it can be done. my lcd and digitizer are fine.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
No. I deemed it too impractical and risky, at least for myself anyway. Straight replacement of the entire panel was easier and not much more expensive than a replacement pane.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
I presume that there is a joke in there somewhere.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] El Porcharo:
Not at all, I'm serious.

I will use your pictures to explain:

I'm talking about that white label which is sticked into the battery lodging with reported the CE code and also your IMEI number.

As you can see it is present in your original part but is not in the replacement (of course)

This is confirmed by the last set of pictures:

Now, the point that let me aware of buying the replacement bezel (I only have the frame damaged and really can't look at it :( ) is definitely the IMEI label, because I'm afraid that whenever I would need warranty, technicians will realise that I worked over the phone without authorization for sure if the label is not present...!

You can clearly see that on authorizated replacement they care about it as you can see in this video at 0'15'' that there is a trace of the original label on the replaced screen
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Well, my warranty was pretty much out out the window after cracking the screen anyway. I could either pay for a repair - which would cost many times that of self repair - or just bite the bullet. I'm not too bothered with warranties on phones after the first couple of months anyway. Failure is usually quite early.

I guess it is up to the individual as to how they perceive their individual circumstances with regard to warranties.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] El Porcharo:
Your screen was cracked, right, but excluding that you should have given them one of your kidneys for authorized repair, your phone could have still be under "regular condition" in case of future warranty enquiry...

Well.. I'm on CheckROM... true that I'm out of warranty as well but in this case is different I think..

So... probably I will buy the front bezel (it's less yhan 30$ at the moment) and afterward evaluate what to do...

At this point, may I ask you a favour? :o

Could you please try to see if the sticker can be correctly transferred to the new bezel using an hairdryer? :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Jonathan_Frias:
Samsung Galaxy S 2

Hey I have actually broken my screen as well. I dropped it :/

My version is the us version, SGH-i777. I need help finding the part that I need. Also would I be correct in assuming it would be the same process as well?

Thanks:)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
I presume that internally, the parts are identical or very much similar. Without seeing inside different models first hand, I can only guess.

The old component was binned into our local WEEE recycling point. No point in keeping it. Despite warranties being useful in some respects, Sonera who I bought the phone from are pains in the arse for adding their own charges on top of warranty repairs. Stupid lack of service. I paid my money and took my choice in full cognisance.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] El Porcharo:
Ok then, too bad I was late :o

Thanks for your answers anyway ;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ole12:
I just bought a bezel without the usb/charging port and the white (atenna cabel?). Is it difficult to swap it to the new one?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Daaaavinnn:
So when you do screen replacements, the whole front faceplate is changed? I never knew that. Haha, thanks for the tutorial! It helped me out a lot. :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Mattz330:
Hey, do you or anyone else for that matter know where to get OLED screen replacement for the S2? I found a load of LCD ones, are they the same? I thought they were different?

Thanks in advance :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] delta_25:
i would be terrified if i had to do this :O My buddy broke his screen a couple months back, they charged him almost 80 bucks to get it fixed
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alias_neo:
Hey OP,

You mentioned earlier in the thread that there was no "security", I did notice, when replacing my charge port a few months back that there was some blue "locktite" type thread glue on some of the screws, I'm starting to wonder how the absence of that would now affect warranty checks on the phone.

For all my searching there appeared to be no litmus papers or other security type devices in there as with my HTC phones had. I'm curious how repair centres are claiming water damage so much to customers who clearly havn't water damaged their devices.

EDIT: PS. Screens from your eBay seller link seem to have doubled in price since you first mentioned them, now looking at around £115. My phone doesn't need fixing, but I like to poke around anyway.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pogui:
nice tutorial! it helps a lot
[Galaxy S II Accessories] RaulGuichard:
Thanks, nice tutorial!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ejlinto007:
thanks

thank you very much for the guide
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ciprol:
hello.

i was searching where to post, so i decided to post here.

first, sry for my bad english.

now, the problem.

last night i was using my samsung galaxy s2 for internet surfing, facebooo, etc.

i left my phone on sofa, and some blankets. after that, picked up my phone, and half of display was dead :(

i mean, its black, but touch is still working.

during night, black colour was spreading over, and now whole display is black.

again, touch is stil working.

as i can see, there is some line inside, like its broken. its 2-3 cm long.

i bought my phone 5-6 months ago, so i think i still have warranty.

and yes, i bought my phone on amazon.de

so, my question is, will that repair be covered with warranty or i must pay for repair? and is it better for me to send my phone to samsung service center or to send it back to amazon.de?

thank you.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] RED_:
So you really have to change the entire faceplate just for a cracked screen? That's crazy. That's quite bad design for us consumers, perfect for them though isn't it :D

Costly job when for other phones its about £30
[Galaxy S II Accessories] chinmayanaokar:
Its very painful to watch a cracked screen of SGS2 like that :P but anyways awesome tut dude! Keep it up!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] charlie274:
Right... it's strange... wow..:eek:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ZedBR:
great tuto man, thx a lot :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] xZhongCheng:
Thanks for the tutorial. Similar thing happened to my iTouch 3G. But those are easy to fix. Now I know that there is a good tutorial to replace my S2 Screen is ever needed!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] belerephont:
Very helpful, thanks for posting
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Steria:
Today I noticed a crack in the right hand corner of my SGS2 i9100 (see picture). Needless to say, I am looking for ways to fix this issue. The phone works perfectly fine; it is just that crack that bothers me.

I found a place who might be able to fix this: http://www.xpresscellularrepair.com/index.html , but I do not know whether this will VOID THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY or not.

Does anyone know what SAMSUNG (if I do it in a Samsung store or something like that) charges to replace the screen on a SGS2 i9100?

I am located in the US - however, I cannot find an email address or a service center location for an authorized Samsung place who can deal with this. Can anyone help me with this?

// Steria
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Monh3:
Thanks dude! Very nice tutorial! ;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] thom_484:
thanks for the tutorial. there are nice clear shots !
[Galaxy S II Accessories] decodertje:
thx for the tutorial.

everything did go perfect.

grtz
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Cool stuff. Glad to hear it!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] chimerical26:
No touch screen

I have replaced my screen. It all went well and the display image looks beautiful. However it does not repond to touch. I checked ll my connections and they seem fine (the 5 ribbons). I did a factory reset, cleared the cache and dalvik cache and even installed a fresh ROM from cwm. Still no joy. Can anyone suggest anything? My next step I feel is to return the display. Thanks for your time.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Prostheta:
Strange. I haven't come across this before. I would straight out ask for advice from the seller about a replacement. This is a straight swap operation and it sounds like a defective part.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] taras.if.ua:
Thank you for tutorial!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] pumasgenio:
only disarm the SGSII see scares me
[Galaxy S II Accessories] TheWizardbc:
It's easy to do, but you need the right tools.

Tip: Make sure that you remove all of the sticky stuff before putting the new screen back, i didn't do that, and now the screen is a little bit higher around the Home button.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] madquack:
Me too brother, where did you order your screen from? I bought a complete white digitizer/touchscreen/bezel from "forceviewer_evo" on ebay and put it together in probably 2 minutes, it's very easy.. but lo and behold.. no dice. I cjhecked, double checked, and triple checked and everything was correct.

When powering the phone on I found the screen is ridiculously slow to respond to touch, the menu and back buttons don't work either and only the home button responds when I hold it down to bring up running tasks. Other than that the replacement is useless.

I thought it was something I ****ed up but nay, I put my old black screen on and it works great. I am sending it back to get a refund. Let me know where you got yours from!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] theman22:
thanks for the great pictures

this worked perfectly for me
[Galaxy S II Accessories] charles98:
SOldering iron needed?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rizwan.qamar:
Thnx

Thanks it helped me a lot :P

I worked like a charm :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] theman22:
No. You just need a heat gun (or a hair dryer) to heat the sticky tape and peel off the screen/digitizer.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jekobay:
Hi guys! Someone has changed only the frontglass? I have the new glass and also the stickers but I don't now how to change ONLY the glass (without touch and lcd).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] madquack:
Get a heat gun, heat it up, pry it off, replace with new one.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jekobay:
Thank you very much! I will try! Say me good luck! ;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] geyce76:
great threat !!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] codo2003:
Hi my friends

Is there a way to make sure if the screen I changed is an original one or not?

My screen says on the cover, it's LCD screen, is that OK?

It doesn't say Amoled or something like that.

Help me because I have up to tomorrow to return it.

Best regards.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] joab0920:
great post! tnx
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Peninsula_:
If you're in the UK and don't want to do this yourself, Geek Squad/Carphone Warehouse will replace the front section (incl. bezel and home button) for £80 all-in, seems good considering the price of only the screen online when I checked was over £100. If something does go wrong with the screen you have recourse to a legit company, and as an added bonus this does not affect the manufacturer 2 yr warranty.

Good luck :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Won Helder:
Great tutorial, I was looking for this :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Tuqano:
Yeah man!!!! Great thread but.......nothing against you but I hope I never have to use this guide;):D;):D!!!

A BIG THANKS 4 THIS TUTORIAL!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ghatothkach:
hi

though I did not use all of this guide, its very good information, while replacing the screen. I mostly relied on some russian youtube video... (I dont understand a wee bit of russian thought)

my replacement was successful, but the colors on the screen are a bit different from before, does not look "BAD" in any way and everything works... Not sure if there are non-OEM screens being shipped for the i9100.. The screen does have the "SAMSUNG" logo, but I guess its not too difficult for a Chinese shop to have any logo installed...

I bought mine from http://myworld.ebay.com/sagbag

G

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I am going to try this with my broken screen full-frame with lcd (which I replaced recently). The new housing will be all white... (ordered from ebay).

I will try to see if I can make a video, if all works, a full white housing with the LCD+touch will be available for sale...

G
[Galaxy S II Accessories] madkri:
been using my s2 with a broken screen for quite a while, replacement seemed to costly, but 60 pounds don't seem so bad. Btw, i thought that i can't change only the glass, but it looks like i can? judging from jekobay's post.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NoOneCanHelpMe:
Yes u can,but it wont be easy :( try to find a video on youtube that u like and get on with it :p
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Jricardogil:
nice tutorial but it seems to be difficult.

I recommend you to be more carefull with your phone so you wont have to do another screen replacement.

Goodluck:D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] madkri:
i can only change the front screen? I mean, my screen is cracked, but the touch works as good as before. So changing it would be enough?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] LexanderMoon:
good tutorial. i hope never use that ;D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Barretje:
Great tutorial, will be very helpfull for those wich wrecked their SII. I fixed a lot of lcd's in the past, but I don't think I will try this myself...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gonwan:
nice tutorial, i have dropped my phone twice from table height onto hard ceramic tiles and concrete, but luckily, not a single scratch anywhere:)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ufo900:
great tutorial, very helpful!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ikogsakanding:
Thanks for this tutorial.... Now i can replace my broken screen..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] JoNAsOS3:
Thanks for this! Seems difficult, but a good guide :)