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[Nexus 4 General] Howin:
Does anyone know a good site to buy a replacement from? Is the quality of the screen and all that the same? Also, If I cracked the screen and it won't respond to touches, does that mean I need a screen and the digitizer or what? I saw the etradesupply stuff but they're out of Nexus 4 screens.. anyone bought one from them? What did you think?
[Nexus 4 General] ki01:
hey, i just cracked my screen today so we are in the same boat :D

now i've been flipping the internet this morning and most of the usual places have ran out of stock. The prices on ebay are a joke. 120-150 (187+ usd) quid for a full assembly. and just one company selling them for 98 quid (152usd)

so i checked the aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...ith-Frame-Assembly-Replacement/908000478.html

note: when buying a screen you have to know what you want exactly by that i mean do you want the frame or not? as much as i have seen on youube and etc. only get the no-frame version if you're feeling ballsy or if this is far from the first time you are doing such things, because the frame is glued to the lcd with a strong adhesive and it's a messy job getting it out. the framed versions usually just have one word added to their listings: + frame or with frame and you can see the silver on the side of the panel running around, especially on the top where the speaker is.

the aliexpress dude that i mentioned above confirmed that the screen is genuine (*gasp*) so i'll probably get one from him.

Talking about quality of the screens and etc. i don't really think there are any fakes in the market. As far as i can recall the N4 screen is special:

so the cheap-o chinesse factories can't invest into such technology for their fakes. altho i always ask if the screen is genuine anyway...
[Nexus 4 General] Howin:
Are you sure it's genuine? How can this be confirmed?
[Nexus 4 General] ki01:
no way, really. it's always a gamble.

i took out my old screen that i had when i bought the phone.i would think that mine is an original, because there were no indications that the phone was opened before. you can see the backside of it in the photos. there are plenty of part numbers all over it, so maby people can use those to identify possible fakes?

for example you can compare my photos to these. for some reason some of the numbers are different. others are similar:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...-LG-Optimus-E960-Google-Nexus/1087461373.html

EDIT: just for the interest i torn open my n4 and checked the numbers on the screen assembly. i currently have an ebay replacement installed. sorry if any one find the quality lacking. because the nexus was on the table i took the photos with my old htc desire. (the genuine unit is the one with only the assembly, the replacement is the one with batteries and chips inside).
[Nexus 4 General] Howin:
Do you think it's worthwhile to just get a LG replacement?
[Nexus 4 General] Superpopsss:
http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-4-lg-e960-acq86270901.html

76€ for the complete screen. Ordered 2 they are originals.

Paying 160+ on the screen when the complete phone is 199$ on the play store ?

Lulz @ eBay
[Nexus 4 General] ki01:
what am i doing wrong? 76 for the screen, sure, but the the tax + shipping kick in. 10 euros for the shipping and you get no tracking number? srsly.... or should i get a fake vat number?
[Nexus 4 General] Superpopsss:
They didn't charge me any taxes. Shipping was 5€ and no tracking number. But for 81€ that's the best I could find.
[Nexus 4 General] ki01:
maby it's coz you are not from europe? could any other forum member try to get to the check out and confirm/deny what i'm having? i tried my country, UK, canada. gotta pay the taxes, so the screen comes down to 90 euros + shipping.

(,,,,Kinda annoying how i'm technically in Europe but i get charged as "worldwide" for shipping :D )
[Nexus 4 General] zivan56:
The 13 MP is pricey (53 euros!) link. Anybody find it for cheaper?
[Nexus 4 General] Superpopsss:
Found my order receipt.

Only paid 69$ and 5$ shipping.

Their prices went up.

And they sent me 5€ back after like 2 weeks, for what ? I have no clue lol.
[Nexus 4 General] ki01:
has anyone replaced only the glass of the back cover? how messy it is?
[Nexus 4 General] nexus15:
This. I would also like to know if there is a seller out in the tubes who has the white back and/or white sides.
[Nexus 4 General] toker_X1:
Recently dropped my N4 and destroyed the screen, cracked the back and scratched all down one side (power button side).

Can only answer calls with headset, went the CPW (UK) and they did refurbish from £79.

Now I have dropped it in water and the mic doesn't work, call has to be made with headset or speakers.
[Nexus 4 General] chudek:
I broke my white back cover, i search everywhere and i cant find it. Who knows where i can buy OEM white Back cover?
[Nexus 4 General] kmandel:
Scratched Back Cover

Is there anything new in a cost effective fix for a scratched back cover (black)? I see the full replacement covers go for $65 and the glass kits for about $25 (but look like a mess to install).

Mine is not too badly scratched and is fully functional but it is annoying. Not $65 annoying .
[Nexus 4 General] GS150R:
screen clarity

I have replace screen form lg store in India but the clarity of the screen was not as good as previous on so is it happens with all screen replacement:confused:

And I am very disappointed with this screen replacement.
[Nexus 4 General] howard bamber:
If you need batterys and some of us will by now see amazon. Oh there is a guy on etsy that makes wood backs, lazer cut, that are $20 and way nicer than glass. Lots of choice too

Sent by reversed alian technology.
[Nexus 4 General] ipskang:
I purchased from sparelg & it cost me $130 or140 something. I am in Canada
[Nexus 4 General] dantezinn:
recently i droped my phone, cracked the screen... needed to import one.

took 10 days to arrive, cost R$ 580,00 (something like U$ 230) here in Brazil.

Hope it never happens again!
[Nexus 4 General] toker_X1:
Ouch!

I did the same in august cost £79 (approx $110 USD) to fix.

Brought a screen protector since
[Nexus 4 General] klappa:
How do i know which ones are fake and which ones are genuine? I've check almost all ebay listings for the lcd + digitizer and i can't see a where i could identify them as fake. I only know the partnumber is ACQ86270901 but that doesn't say anything. All the sellers which lists their items as originals they say really are originals. Can't take their word for it though.

Please help!
[Nexus 4 General] HuKKuPz:
replacement parts.

Check out Alibaba.com or amazon.com Amazon.ca
[Nexus 4 General] Jasmine1012:
Search DBX China. My replacement parts are from here.
[Nexus 4 General] aburyaan1:
Alibaba.com its the cheapest but you taking risk because a lot of parts fake
[Nexus 4 General] klappa:
Fakes!
[Nexus 4 General] oscarmiranda90:
is it possible that a new charge port Flex affects the function of software? like giving a lot of restarts, collapse of apps.... etc?
[Nexus 4 General] PDP///M:
Pm sent
[Nexus 4 General] ronisize:
replacement parts like back cover here: http://www.meintrendyhandy.de/shop/lg-nexus-4-94034p.html
[Nexus 4 General] samthe2can:
Has anyone found a replacement battery?

My girlfriends went swimming :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
I called lg directly and they actually sell replacement parts. I asked about the rear glass (they call it the rear battery cover) and it costs $68. The only problem was that it was sold out and are expecting more in about 3 weeks. This is the number to lg mobile parts (800) 243-0000 for anyone needing any parts for there lge960.
[Nexus 4 General] speedygonzo:
I have a spare battery from a screen replacement. PM me if interested.
[Nexus 4 General] nkemp79:
LG said that back cover wasn't available

I called LG about ordering a back cover for the Nexus 4, and the rep told me that they couldn't be purchased. The only thing I could do is send my phone in to be repaired. Anyone else, hear this?
[Nexus 4 General] S0ulassass1h:
Same here

I contacted LG today too and got the same response. The lady told me that they cannot sell them when I was giving her my info to place an order and go on backorder... Actually now that I think of it, something doesnt seem right. She told me that there were 24 or 28 others with orders already ahead of me in the begining of our convo... I didnt even think of that when she told me I couldnt order it grrrrr.

I did however get the part number for the replacement back from her: ACQ86231201

I googled this and everything is coming up in other languages :-\

-S0ul-
[Nexus 4 General] thexjacob:
back plate

hopefully some form of back panel will become available in the united states, mine shattered right no the camera, hell if I could get the back cover as gorilla glass, or some reinforced glass I would pay more for it.
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
That's strange. She told me I can go ahead and order it but I'd be on backorder and have to wait about 3 weeks. She gave me the same part number.
[Nexus 4 General] mrnicotra:
Hey all. I'm also looking for a back battery cover. I tried searching ACQ86231201 and all pages show the item out of stock - not to mention they are all in german (I think). I'm in the UK and would appreciate anybody willing to sell me one send me a PM.
[Nexus 4 General] blanthony:
Cracked back

my back glass cracked while holding it in my hand!!!! I have started a RMA with Google.
[Nexus 4 General] mrnicotra:
Is that true? What exactly did you tell them?

I tried doing the same and they refused to open an RMA because they said the warranty doesn't cover physical damage. Literally, my phone was just sitting there, it never fell and I don't hold it in m pocket with keys. There's no way I broke it. Im imagining it has to do with a change in temperature. It can be very cold here and heated surfaces tend to get warm quickly.
[Nexus 4 General] sn0warmy:
http://www.parts4repair.com/lg-nexus-4-e960-complete-screen-assembly-with-bezel/
[Nexus 4 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
I'm not saying what u are saying isn't true I believed you but do you know how fast the temperature has to change to crack glass let alone gorilla glass? It had to be something else or maybe you specific phone had a weak spot from fabrication and just cracked.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
So I spoke to a gentleman who works for cellphone repair shop (parts distributor), and after speaking to him on and off for a couple of days, he was able to contact lg and he assured me that he will be able to get parts for our nexus 4.

He states that he has ordered some parts and will post them here once he receives them..

http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/lg-e960-parts-lg-nexus-4/ once he receives them.

They sell parts for all phones and are very well priced. All parts are brand new and OEM. I'm waiting on the battery cover assembly myself.
[Nexus 4 General] usafle:
Just got off the phone with LG from the number provided (thanks for posting that as well as the part #)

They also told me that I have to send the phone in for repair that I am not authorized to order the part and replace it myself.
[Nexus 4 General] dockt:
Hi guys,

Can someone check their stock N4 screen resolution using one of the whatismyscreenresolution type sites? I just replaced my screen from parts ordered off eBay and the resolution is 768 x 1184... Otherwise it looks and feels like new. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] pwkpete:
I need a back cover too. LG told me the same story - they can't sell parts to individuals and the reseller transferred me back to LG.

Gave me the send it in for repair garbage and that the reseller wouldn't be able to get that part either...

Anyone hear of other replacement back covers that don't have glass? You'd think someone in China has made one by now...

Nothing on ebay right now...

I am really tempted to sell these things, the S3 may feel cheap by comparison, but I bet I can get parts! (Sorry - really grumpy after talking to LG)

None of the European cell phone sites previously mentioned have them either. Just listed the item...
[Nexus 4 General] DynamicRam:
just give it some time and it will be every where, all the sites that are listing them must have orders pending from LG
[Nexus 4 General] noodles2224:
This is totally stock just rooted phone..

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
So why is mine 1280 and yours is 1184? I just checked and 1280 x 768 is the stock screen resolution.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] noodles2224:
Wow, I guess you're right but we need more people.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb

Because I don't even mess with the density..

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Flashmaniac:
getting the same resolution ... 100% original Hardware, nothing has been replaced and I have it for three weeks now. dafuq?
[Nexus 4 General] Cazomino05:
I hate to point it out but the guy with the right screen resolution has no soft keys and everyone who does has a lower reported resolution

chances are the soft keys are taking up the missing pixels.

Edit:

stock, rooted same lower resolution with soft keys

reported resolution is probably usable screen resolution and not actual screen resolution
[Nexus 4 General] Flashmaniac:
Figured that out now too. Everyone has the same resolution when you use the application Elixir you will see it.
[Nexus 4 General] nba1341:
just check your screenshot's resolution -___-
[Nexus 4 General] Dayiqb08:
+1 something I need aswell, managed to damage mine when I dropped the phone on the ground...
[Nexus 4 General] ROCKSTAR XS:
Would it be as simple as unscrewing those screws, popping the back off and popping the new one on and screwing it back on? Mine had a mishappen and dropped 7 feet all the way to the ground. Fortunately for me though it only damaged the back glass and everything else was fine.

Can't wait to order a new back so I can get it looking pristine again.
[Nexus 4 General] ronisize:
Here you go:

http://www.meintrendyhandy.de/shop/lg-nexus-4-94034p.html
[Nexus 4 General] richox:
Hi all,

The below is not super helpful for the majority of you guys, whom I assume are based in the US / UK. But just for reference. Point being spares of some description seem available which is good news.

My nexus 4 external speaker went kaput in a matter of minutes of using it, unfortunately! I bought it from Hong Kong, and I am in Australia, so not keen to send it back and either wait for ages and get nothing, or have a repair made over which I have no control. As you guys might know it has not been possible to buy officially in Australia since the 14 minutes in November it was on sale.

I tried my luck and rang LG Australia, who put me onto Statewide Appliances in South Australia (their spares distribution partner) who were very positive, chased up the spares for the LG E960 (nexus 4) and informed me they have spares in stock – of which no orders have been placed yet, all across Australia. (1800 005 220)

I ordered a new speaker for 33 dollars delivered to Western Australia and found the a youtube link which shows that, despite the phone being a sealed unit – it is actually simple as pie to strip down and maintain.

Note that i am not aligned or involved in statewide appliances in any way. Also I haven't received and fitted the parts yet, will post back when I do
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
Here's mine.
[Nexus 4 General] A1L3:
Would love to find somewhere that sells the chrome bezel

Literally the day after I got mine I put it on a slightly sloped surface and it slid right off(this thing has almost no grip)

Got lucky it was a soft floor but scuffed the bezel on the way down
[Nexus 4 General] DowntownJeffBrown:
OK so ours are both 1280 which is stock. Wonder why that guys is lower.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 General] dockt:
I wonder if it is dependent on the browser used to bring up that screen resolution site? The one other post w/ slightly lower resolution used Chrome (same as me). I'm too lazy to download another browser :).
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
This is with xscope.
[Nexus 4 General] dockt:
Yup, just confirmed, full 768 x 1280 result from whatismyscreenresolution is dependent on the browser. Chrome gave me 1184 and xscope gave me full 1280. I doubt it is an actual difference, just something different in how that site calculates resolution between different browsers. But in case there is a real difference, what other browsers give full 1280?:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
I downloaded dolphin but it crashed. For whatever reason. I'll try boat.
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
Boat
[Nexus 4 General] kitch9:
Is the bezel easy to change on its own.... Badly damaged bezel owner here too..
[Nexus 4 General] richox:
check this vid - very good step by step

watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4 (put youtube in front)

cant post links as of yet
[Nexus 4 General] polobreaka:
i found a dead pixel. should be covered under warranty right?
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
Here you go fellas, for those that haven't seen my original post for this site a few pages back... They finally have the parts up!!!

http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/lg-e960-parts-lg-nexus-4/

If possible, can this site be added to the op and stickied? Also maybe a mod can let the other device sections know about this parts site as they have a great parts selection. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] wendellc:
Anyone know where I can purchase an earpiece? Mine distorts at 75% volume.
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
Look two posts up ^
[Nexus 4 General] galuquetta:
Thanks!

Is this the part, that can replace the back of the phone??

http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/acq86231201/
[Nexus 4 General] Jayrod1980:
Seriously, with these prices you should just have lg repair or replace the parts. 60 bucks for a battery cant be much more than lg doing it themselves.

Sent from my 5th and final Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
Yea but some people don't want to be without their phones for an extended amount of time. Some would rather do it themselves. Its not that hard to replace some of these parts, like the battery or back glass cover.

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Yes it is.
[Nexus 4 General] Ibsonic:
I need a earpiece part.. Mine is buzzing above 50% of volume and I can't ask RMA as I live in the Netherlands...

So if someone found something pm me pls !

Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 General] Cor-master:
I don't know why anyone needs replacement parts when the places that sell them drink too much whiskey before pricing them! Seriously typically its cheaper to buy a new phone than trying to repair it.

Use a case, be careful that's what I say
[Nexus 4 General] Ibsonic:
Lol so buy a new phone instead of replacing an earpiece what will cost me 20usd and a few screws.. No way. I'll do it myself :)

Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 General] Cor-master:
Earpiece? Warranty won't cover that?
[Nexus 4 General] dirtyhamster73:
He can't rma, he's in the Netherlands.
[Nexus 4 General] driftmania:
Cool story, only thing is it's his phone to tinker with.
[Nexus 4 General] Cor-master:
I was really just ripping on the price these places charge. I don't care what you guys do to your phones.
[Nexus 4 General] Ibsonic:
Btw, i replaced my earpiece.. The known problem with the earpiece hiss is totally gone ! It costed me 20 USD :D

Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 General] scorpio16v:
Someone here, who knows a source for a spare SIM holder ? I broke the plastic part of it.

LG can't deliver it atm.
[Nexus 4 General] skimilk44:
LG

Has anybody called and received a quote from LG on how much fixing a phone would be? Looking to buy a broken Nexus that needs a screen and digitizer replacement.
[Nexus 4 General] ross1998:
OEM ones are made by LG and are original parts while aftermarket parts are almost always made by some cheap Chinese company and is less reliable than oem parts
[Nexus 4 General] alexnh:
Is there anywhere to buy the glass front and digitizer only, i.e. minus lcd.

I am comfortable separating them with heat.
[Nexus 4 General] Henrock11:
The glass front is the digitizer if I'm not mistaking. I think you mean minus the LCD, and I believe on this phone they come fused together and cant be separated. I might be wrong though.
[Nexus 4 General] alexnh:
Yes, minus screen. I will separate the broken digitizer from the screen using a heat gun, thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] BrutalUK:
I broke my N4 yesterday...gutted. Slipped out my pocket when I was getting out of the van, dropped onto the road, cracked front glass. Touch doesn't work but the LCD is still working ok. Been in touch with LG in the UK and they're sending out a letter on what to do for repairs. I would be tempted to fix it myself as I cracked the glass on my last phone, Desire HD and managed to fix it myself for around £35. But this would invalidate the warranty!:crying:
[Nexus 4 General] Paulhsw:
the same thing happened to me

I just found a crack across the back glass of my phone too. No drops or bumps, nothing, it just cracked by itself.

I'm going to open an RMA with Google as well.
[Nexus 4 General] zivan56:
Anybody know where to get the Optimus G 13 MP sensor? I think its just snaps into the board, so perhaps there may be an easy way to upgrade to it. I know Qualcomm SoC (at least MSM8250) base camera drivers are Independence of the sensor, so all that would be needed would be the small driver for the 13 MP camera part in theory (which Optimus G GPL kernel sources should have).
[Nexus 4 General] neotekz:
i have a bricked Nexus 4 that i will be parting out, let me know if you need a specific part.
[Nexus 4 General] mdh007:
$140 from LG US (Texas repair center)

$220 from Atne.ca (Canadian repair center)
[Nexus 4 General] BrutalUK:
Has anyone had their front screen replaced by LG in the UK and if so how much?
[Nexus 4 General] gavin-phelan:
I replace screen on my phones so if anyone has a screen I'd happily do it free as i think of it as a hobby. Im from ireland :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] yyz71:
Ya I broke my screen about a week ago. Sent it to ATNE.ca they charged me $220.00+taxes total $235.67 Got it back in 3 days though..
[Nexus 4 General] dotsync:
I have a request...

I shattered my Nexus 4 back awhile ago and am currently in the process of doing an insurance claim through my credit card. They are asking for a repair quote however. I don't want to send it away for a week to get a quote, so is there any way someone could email me their repair quote?

My email is dotsync(at)gmail.com

It would be much appreciated :)

-Nicholas
[Nexus 4 General] flatline1:
I bought on ebay for 24.99

I can send link in PM

or see item on ebay - itm/200889648546
[Nexus 4 General] VictorNYC:
Thanks ! :)

Did you order one ? Any problems or feedback ? About to place my order now ... :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 General] flatline1:
I have already received it. Cover is original
[Nexus 4 General] StrizzMatik:
Sold out :( goddamn it

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] sk8oldschool74:
Screen protectors people zag shield, invisible shield, extreme shield... They are amazing and strengthen the glass you will not be disappointed... They use a military material that the army used to protect helicopter blades... Trust me it is worth it...;):)

(Galatians 1:3-5)

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God had nothing to do w/ it...:o

(Galatians 1:3-5)

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You my friend are very kind...;):):beer:

(Galatians 1:3-5)
[Nexus 4 General] stardusk:
This site has some pieces with some not so bad pricing:

http://www.spareslg.com/catalog/category/view/s/nexus-4-e960/id/16135/

And their site says their products are in stock
[Nexus 4 General] macmx:
Do you still have the screen? if yes, please tell ur price