[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kawgirlval69:
yes... and those who say they have succeeded dont quite tell everything... the touch sensitivity is way off and yes theres an app to help re calibrate that but the problem gets worse with use where the tool doesnt help... in pictures they dont look too bad but in person you can tell so when you want to sell it you wont get anywhere what its worth because of the wonky screen.. and thats all an if because most wont succeed and will probably break something else in the process..

not trying to fight... just telling it honestly because ive seen it and deal with it daily.

like jusutus and daddymatt said the complete assembly is optimal in most cases. i will not say all because yes all glass can be removed and a new glass can be put in. not anywhere near the way it should be put in or needs to be put in but it can be... nor will it function or look how it should and will get worse over time... but for a few people this might be acceptable. to sell it as a fully working unit however not so much...

so why wont it work very well if at all,,, the glass is just that a piece of glass... the digitizer film is what is attached to the glass and is what picks up the impulses from your finger and s pen. now this needs to be attached to the glass in a specific location and if not the touches wont be in the proper spots... these are "glued" together with a very specific CONDUCTIVE GEL ADHESIVE (not just any glue) that dries flexible and clear. this is what all of the cool diy'ers are scraping off...hence the not so sensitive touch.... and no you cannot reuse the glue...other than looking horrible again the function will be wonky at best.. also all of the scraping on the digitizer film can damage it and also moves it around so it is almost assured to not be EXACTLY where it needs to be when you put the glass in...

jusutus and daddymatt, and myself... 3 techs that say this isnt right... i promise you its not because we want your money to do this repair because honestly if we would just shut up and let this happen we will see them eventually anyway and it will probably cost more than with just the assembly because most people will break something else in the process. were trying to help people make an educated decision because yes this diy might be for someone and it might be good enough for them but 99% will fail or if it does work, it just wont work well enough or look good enough.. i see it daily.....

lastly im not against the diy... i just want people to know the whole truth... just not the video that was on youtube that looks good, but they failed to make a second showing the problems that have arisen since the repair... youre the bomb if you fix it... just be sure to set off 3-4 hours or more to try this is why reputable shops wont try it...takes too long (labor will be well over the cost of the glass and to a shop time is money) and no warranty. for 40-50 more they can have the full assembly and a 6month warranty.

hope this helps someone

and for all that will say it can be done i saw it on youtube... youtube is not always the best place to find repair advice... plus as i said earlier you never see the video stating the problems that arose soon after.... but to be fair for a handfull of people this might be acceptable because they dont care if the phone works as it should or looks good...