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[LG Optimus G Pro] chlhec:
lemon E980

okay, here's the thing.

I bought a E980 like two weeks ago from EBay (i'm located outside US and wanted this phone so bad)

Three days ago i noticed touching the external soft keys were not "noticed" by the phone, but i could live with it.

Every night incrementally the phone would stop responding to inputs like half an inch from the bottom to the top.

Like:

1st day -> no soft keys

2nd day -> no soft keys + a little bit of the screen

3rd day -> no soft keys + about 1 inch on the bottom of the screen

i have tried factory resetting and everything (as the screen/glass is not cracked) and i know for sure i have not let it fall or bump on anything.

Does this sound like i got the lemon, or just bad software?

I mean, i think the digitizer would stop working all at once, not every night it'd "advance" towards the top.

Please help me on this one.

Btw, Optimus G Pro E980.
[LG Optimus G Pro] nthknd:
Call LG USA its still should be under warranty. Just an Idea
[LG Optimus G Pro] madgalaxy:
Folks,

It appears there is some water damage on an LG G Pro I have. My son had been using it and one morning it would not turn on. The water sensor at the top was red and there was some condensation on the camera lens and the top corners of the screen. The water sensor on the battery is white, so I think the water damage was only at the top of the device. So I dropped it in a bag of rice for 48 hours. This has worked a couple times on previous phones, but did not this time.

The condensation is gone but the phone will not turn on at all. Nothing when I connect it to the charger or PC. Any ideas one what I can do to resurrect this phone, or maybe parts to replace?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Water damage can be tricky to diagnose. You may have to dis-assemble the device and check the connections and other components for signs of corrosion. Sometimes you are able to clean up these areas with 91% alcohol (or higher) and a q-tip.

You wont be able to tell until you open up the device. Is there any signs of functionality at all? System sounds, vibration etc?
[LG Optimus G Pro] madgalaxy:
There are no sounds, vibrations or lights. Zero. I took it apart and could not see any noticeable corrosion. I did clean all the connections with alcohol. Gonna let it sit overnight and put it back together and see what happens.
[LG Optimus G Pro] b4dk4rm4:
Thank you for this tutorial! Hope I never have to use it but if I do I know where to look.
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Yeah sometimes it's a hit and miss. You might want to check to see if your battery has gone bad from the water damage before you determine it could be a brick.
[LG Optimus G Pro] madgalaxy:
Okay, I put it back together this morning and it does turn on, but the display is dead. There are sounds, vibes and the capacitive buttons light up. So would that mean I new LCD or digitizer or both? Thoughts?
[LG Optimus G Pro] aludal:
I was successful in restoring 3 out of 4 water damaged smartphones. Even if I have repaired 5 phones in total, I think I gained some experience. I did some writing on that in my blog fineoils.blogspot.com

If anything, in your case I'd be trying to thoroughly brush LCD connector(s) with a toothbrush wetted in domestic/bathroom lime, rust, calcium liquid. Residual water/moisture must be removed by Q-tips dipped in 99 % isopropyl alcohol. (90% doesn't work fast enough)
[LG Optimus G Pro] travalon:
Cracked Screen

My fiance cracked her screen yesterday. I've found replacement parts but don't know what I need. My question is "is the digitizer bonded to the LCD?" Everything still works fine but there is a corner that's nearly powdered and I can see some other cracks forming around the edges. Here are a couple of pics of the injured phone. Thanks for your help. This will be the tutorial I use when I get the right parts. It's the best 'Ive found.
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
most likely the LCD will need to be replaced. You wont know if the touch screen is dead unless you can tell some actions you are making on the screen are possibly triggering some system sound.
[LG Optimus G Pro] madgalaxy:
Well I think I am SOL resurrecting my OG Pro. My brother in law has one and he trusted me enough to take out his motherboard and put my board onto his screen and it is doing the same thing. So I think it is a motherboard problem. I think I may ebay it for parts to recoup some money.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kevace1:
NO the digitizer and LCD are not fuzed together. When you heat the glass, the digitizer will come out on its own. I have already done this repair, very similar to the Nitro, the glass is part of the mid-frame, and the LCD just sits in the pocket of the mid-frame.

BUT DO BE CAREFULL WHEN USING YOUR PRY TOOL GOING ALONG THE LEFT AND RIGHT EDGES........THE LCD IS VERY CLOSE TO THE DIGITIZER.

Good luck my friend....its pretty easy though. This is the third LG that i repair and they have never really giving me an issue. DO heat the glass enough to make it easier. And try to remove the glass while leaving the black adhesive on the mid-frame.
[LG Optimus G Pro] travalon:
too late

Thanks kevace 1, she just got her $200 replacement phone today. I'll use my new found knowledge for her next mishap though.
[LG Optimus G Pro] scufutz:
What do you thing by this ? Can it be fixed?

The guy ask 280 for the phone its a E988 version
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Yes it could be fixed. You will most likely need to replace the screen assembly. As is there is probably a very slim chance that it can be fixed. If the Digitizer still works properly you can try to secure it with some adhesive. But it is quite difficult to determine without seeing the phone in hand.
[LG Optimus G Pro] scufutz:
Thx for the replay, i am asking this guy videos about the functionality of the phone ...

He drop the price to 240 ...

I read about that , the cristal is not glued to the screen ...

Lets hope that i will get more info from the seller
[LG Optimus G Pro] xmlong1314:
tahnks

thanks!!!:angel::angel::angel::angel:
[LG Optimus G Pro] JSquared534:
Touch Screen Problem After Repair

I bought one that had the outer glass replaced. The touchscreen works fine sometimes, but other times it has a column about half an inch or less wide that doesn't register touches. I even used the developer tools to see the touches on the screen, and it's a column from top to bottom on the left of the phone, but not at the edge. Again, half the time it isn't there, half the time it is. Could this be an issue of the touchscreen not being connected correctly? I had a company tell me that it was because the other company must have just replaced the glass, and it should have been a "combo" replacement. Have you seen any issues like this?

Also, how difficult is it to replace the power button circuit board?

Appreciate your insights!
[LG Optimus G Pro] radishes:
My experience

Good tutorial. I used this and another teardown guide to replace the digitizer on my E980. I'm not really a hardware guy, and I have limited experience taking stuff apart like this, but I was successful in fixing my phone using a small philips screwdriver, a plastic pry tool, and a blow dryer.

When removing the motherboard, notice the clip that is highlighted in the photo. To move the mobo around this, I started at the bottom of the phone and gently lifted up the bottom of the mobo. Once the bottom is pried up, work the middle, thin part of the motherboard around the clip. If the motherboard won't lift out, check again to make sure you lifted all the highlighted clips and removed the phone camera.

The ear speaker is the black rectangle located at the top-center of the device. Notice how the ear speaker has a little extension that goes off to the right, and which wraps around a screw-hole. Try prying it up from this extension. Perhaps try a shot of heat from the blow dryer to loosen the adhesive, if it’s stuck fast. (I gather you can damage the phone with too much heat, so be careful.)

The digitizer flex cable is the top-right-most flex cable. Trace the flex cable to its base – this is the part that is held down with adhesive. Pry the orange base up from the gold foil backing below. This assembly is attached to the digitizer, and it threads through the body of the phone so that you can remove the digitizer.

A cautionary tale: I wrecked the original adhesive pretty bad when I removed the digitizer from the phone body. I tried re-using the original adhesive by smooshing it back into place, and by wadding up little balls of the used adhesive and placing it in strategic locations. This turned out to be a bad idea – when I put the digitizer back on the phone, it didn’t sit exactly flush with the phone body. I said “oh well” and put the phone back together anyway. This was a mistake; the phone worked fine, but dirt started to collect under the digitizer after keeping the phone in my pocket for a couple of days.

I recommend that you get replacement adhesive. It’s only a few bucks for a huge roll of it on Amazon. I used 2mm width white/clear adhesive, and it works well. I got replacement adhesive, took my phone apart again, and replaced all the original adhesive with fresh stuff. After this, the phone is good as new!

When I took the phone apart, all 3 physical buttons from the sides (volume, lock, and quicklaunch button) fell out, which is expected. When you put the phone back together, note that even though the lock and quicklaunch buttons are the same size and shape, they are not interchangeable. Examine the buttons and their receptacles and you will see which button goes where.
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
It could be a faulty part. But you should check the connection first before determining it's in deed a bad part. If the connection is not properly secured it could potentially only have partial functionality as you described.
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Thanks for your insight man! We're glad we could help you!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Gruntl3d:
Camera Lens Cover

Does anyone know if there is an available replacement part for the main camera plastic lens cover? Mine has cracked and I'd like to replace it. I've seen a replacement bezel on ebay but I'm not sure it has the clear plastic cover.
[LG Optimus G Pro] solaris2k:
There's a tempered glass screen protector that has a optional white button cover. Even without the back cover if you have your phone in a case I think it'll still look nice. I'd love to try this mod but only in the event I damage the screen.

AKA_Rizzo did up a nice review here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2343837&page=2
[LG Optimus G Pro] chrematistike:
is the digitizer compatible with all variants of optimus g pro?

Hello,

I have a question whether a digitizer glass on the internet for lg optimus g pro is compatible with all variants (e980 and f240) of the phone.

On ebay it claims that the white digitizer glass is for e980, e985, and f240, but I am not sure whether it will be compatible for all models! (It will be quite surprising if it is)

Do f240 and e980 use different digitizers?
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Its hard to tell because we sell the full screen assemblies and not just the Glass by itself. If I was you I would maybe ask that ebay seller to confirm if they are cross compatible.
[LG Optimus G Pro] webdave:
I'm looking at replacing the small plastic camera bezel. Does anyone know how to remove the old one? Does it just pop off? I found the replacement here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Main-...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4857a20029
[LG Optimus G Pro] iyngr:
Need Help: after Replacing digitizer

HI there thanks for your Post I just followed the steps as shown and i have replaced the digitizer but the touch isn't working and also the volume buttons and q note button is not responding. Any Ideas??

Thanks in advance.
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Have you double checked your connections?
[LG Optimus G Pro] olliesshop:
Thanks for the wisdom. I ordered a new screen for my 980 and expect to try to replace it Thursday or Friday. I used to repair iPhone cracked screens, so I'm hoping this won't be too bad. I'm thinking about making a tutorial along the way and if it works I'll post it, since the one by Repairs Universe doesn't have the actual glass replacement included, otherwise it's a great tutorial. Thank's again for the help.
[LG Optimus G Pro] olliesshop:
Another Tutorial on how to replace the Digitizer / Screen

Well, I got the Digitizer today and spent 3 hours replacing my broken screen. I also made this step by step picture tutorial that hopefully will supplement the www.repairsuniverse.com video. I hope it helps. All the best !!!

http://www.feelc.org/LGOptimusGProDigitizerReplacement.pps
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Glad to have helped!
[LG Optimus G Pro] iyngr:
Well Just got Confirmed from a LG Repair technician that the Digitizer was faulty. Thanks anyways.
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrKite4:
What's the best size adhesive to use, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm?
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
We have found that 2mm works best, good luck!
[LG Optimus G Pro] bladerunnermx:
Touchscreen issues

I have the E980 At&t and the touch screen some times works and sometimes don't. And it's move itself like if I push it or touch it. I don't replace the touch screen. I just want to know if this problem is about the digitizer touch??
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
It's most likely that your touch screen digitizer is going bad. If you can determine nothing software wise would be causing this (which is highly unlikely) you will need to replace the digitizer.

On this model the screens are bonded together, I would recommend you get the full screen assembly (LCD + Touch Screen) to replace it. This way you would not have to fuss with trying to separate the LCD from the Touch Screen. Which can be very difficult without the right tools and adhesive agent.
[LG Optimus G Pro] cocoaman:
same problem

i bounced my phone and within 4 nights soft keys and half inch of the bottom screen were non responsive , at times the whole freezes up. its the e980 and i live outside the states so the warranty is useless , would it be the digitizer is bad ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] mj1127:
Backlight dead

After successfully replacing the screen/digitizer on my son's Optimus G Pro, I replaced my daughter's broken screen, and the backlight on the LCD does not seem to work. I can see the time on the LCD itself if I look at an angle, but no backlight. Any idea what could have gone wrong and how to fix?
[LG Optimus G Pro] k0p4n:
What is the functionality rate of the digitizers you sell on your website?

I just need to know if I will run into a defective part if i buy from you guys.

Is your supplier from China?
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
I would . good luck sir.
[LG Optimus G Pro] pokedroid:
I've followed your tutorial to the letter and have successfully disassembled my Optimus g pro. First off, thank you so much for the video, it was an amazing help. However, I noticed that your intruction ended at heating the adhesive on the LCD/digitizer to the point that it would lift from the housing. My question is, once I remove the broken LCD and set in the new one, will I need to re-adhere it before putting the phone back together? My replacement kit didn't come with any new adhesive and I'm worried that if I fix this and give it back to my friend, the LCD will like fall out or something and hell as for the money back I charged him to fix it. I realize I probably shouldn't have charged him since I don't know the answer to what I imagine is a novice-level question, but what can you do? Any tips off if I need new adhesive or if there is a kind I can use in a pinch? I would prefer to not have to order the stuff and wait several days for it if there was something I could grab at a local hardware store.

Thanks in advance for any advice, and thanks again for the walk through! I'm hoping if this one goes well I can start doing this more often and help some of my friends out and even revive an old iphone 4 I've had in a drawer for a few months!
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Yes, sorry to say you will most likely need new adhesive strips to secure the new LCD screen. Sometimes it's possible to re-use the old adhesive, but this is by a case by case basis and you'll have to use your own judgement. Best of luck!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Browning89:
I plan on tackling this pretty soon, cracked the upper left corner. My question is do you have to worry about bubbling? I wouldn't think so due to the digitizer and lcd not being fuzed, just want to ensure before I start.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Nooooooo dropped my GPro this morning and destroyed my screen. :(:(:(:(:(

Oh well guess it's time to order a new screen.

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[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Sorry about the drop :(

But we have fast shipping at Repairsuniverse. Stop by and get your part and use this guide for your repair. Have a great Xmas :cool:
[LG Optimus G Pro] 88cavalierz24:
was loving my g pro without my case on it for its sleekness, then it slipped out of the front pocket while i was working and cracked the screen. Figured it would be a $150 fix but to my surprise the digitizer is only about 35 bux with tool and adhesive on ebay. Got it within 2 days and fixed it yesterday. Followed this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QxLa5rXX7Y . First screen I have ever cracked lol,
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I was case-less for the same reason. The phone feels really good in my hand with no case. Well did instill I dropped it. I Ordered my digitizer, adhesive strips, a pack of screen protectors & a incipio dual pro case. With shipping for about $70 bucks off Amazon.

Looks like a fairly easy replacement. I've replaced screens and screen assemblies on several iPhones, my note GT N7000, and a couple androids so shouldn't be too difficult.

Oh also has anyone bought and replaced the whole screen assembly. IE touch screen, display, frame and home buttons.

If so how do the. Replacement assemblies compare to the original?

Just wondering in case I ever need to..

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[LG Optimus G Pro] Gotroot:
I have a blue 980 screen if anyone interested pm me
[LG Optimus G Pro] Zero_Lord:
Same problem, after flashing a Telcel ROM the phone dont freeze sometimes the digitizer, but it keeps happens, and I dont know what it is, I opened the phone and doesnt seem to be a screen problem, the soft keys are separated from screen...
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Well the screen replaced went great. It was Easier then I thought. Everything works and the total cost was very reasonable.

Replacement screen and adhesive with shipping was about $45. Not bad..

Next up I'm gonna try and fix the screen on my galaxy note GT N7000. Should be a good bit more difficult. The touch screen and LCD are glued directly together.

Oh well wish me luck. :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Before & after.
[LG Optimus G Pro] thalamix:
Hello! Thank topicstarter for a guide, it is very useful!

Ordered my F240S from Taobao, and there was a surprise: about 2 cm2 spot in center of display, colored dark blue, barely seen on black screen (found it during LCD test in 3845 service menu). Also one blue pixel wan't go black. Thoght it is a small thing, and didn't returned the device. al other colors a good, and do not have any problems in that place, nor broken pixel. Just dark blue during black blank (e.g. service menu). Digitizer, and any other part working perfect (maybe except a battery, only 5-6 hours of web browsing, damn).

But now it really annoying to see this spot, especially at night movie watch timespend.

Well, think to replace LCD display itself. The question: Is display glued somehow to digitizer? Or I can just use pry and screw driver to replace the display itself without using a dryer? How display is being fixed in its place?

UPD: no answer, unfortunately. Will keep this spotty display for a while.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mpsantiago:
Thanks for the write up, worked like a charm! I ended up having to apply a bit of my own adhesive to the top part of the glass bezel as some of the black came off with the old digitizer... but no worries, it looks/feels/works perfect :good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] nice.guy:
hi guy!!been using my g pro for a while now pretty happy with it but this light leakage thing has bugged me a lot so if i want to replace it which one am i replacing the digitiser or lcd thx
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Where is the light leaking out of? The edges of the digitizer? Have you repaired your phone before?
[LG Optimus G Pro] nice.guy:
hey thx for the reply no i have not repair my phone before and i dont know where it's leaking from but anw here's a pic u can take a look
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Hello, We can't view the picture you posted. If you post another we will review it and find a solution for you!
[LG Optimus G Pro] coolmann700:
Broken Touchscreen

Hello everybody,

i have an G pro E986 with an broken display. The LCD is intact and the phone is still working normal.

Can i use this for repair because i dont find one for E986

http://www.amazon.com/ePartSolution...06302&sr=8-2&keywords=optimus+g+pro+digitizer

Thanks for an an answer in advance
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
It should be the same.
[LG Optimus G Pro] nice.guy:
i'm sorry havent been on the forum a few day but anyway here's the picture. pls help me out thank you
[LG Optimus G Pro] coolmann700:
Thank you
[LG Optimus G Pro] mws1986:
is there an adhesive I can buy at walmart or lowes. The screen I ordered says it came with adhesive and it did not. My old screen is off and now i have no adhesive to use on the new one.

EDIT: I found something that works. Now I have my screen on and the touch is all messed up. Up is down down is up and the middle of the screen acts as a touch at the bottom of the screen any ideas
[LG Optimus G Pro] revjwb32:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QxLa5rXX7Y i watched this video and there seemed to be bubbles at the end has anyone had this when changing the screen?
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Bubbles? Between the LCD & Didgatizer. I don't see how that could happen. The two screens are not glued together, so bubbles are not possible.

Now smudges that's another story. I recently changed my digitizer and didn't properly clean my LCD. And as a consequence now I have two small smudges I cannot get to without disassembling my phone.

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[LG Optimus G Pro] revjwb32:
I agree but in the video it had bubbles must have been some kinda of screen plastic on top thanks for the info
[LG Optimus G Pro] abced123:
ATT E980

We have regular E980 and AT&T E980? If I had to replace a cracked screen for AT&T model ( LCD+digitizer as you suggested), do I have to look for the correct part ? since one is seperate and one is fuzed screen?
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
I used this guide (actually went to your website too) and while I wouldn't say it was easy ( I have sausage fingers), your tutorial was absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Ahad Ejaz:
http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-optimus-g-pro-e980-glass-lens-white.html

Is this usable if just the glass is cracked and the screen is working perfectly
[LG Optimus G Pro] repairsuniverse:
Thank you for the comment. We hope that you never have to use it either, but if you do. We are happy to know that the content in our tutorials are helping to keep the Mobile Electronics Movement going STRONG! Fixing one device at a time.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mutton:
Would replacing the screen cause data to be lost/deleted?
[LG Optimus G Pro] optimusv45:
No, it shouldn't
[LG Optimus G Pro] optimusv45:
You guys think maybe I can get away with not removing the button strip ? I'm worried that I may not be able to return it back to it's exact original location

Edit : finished the screen replacement job :) not necessary to remove the button strips
[LG Optimus G Pro] nicklefloss:
Ok I replaced my digitizer and now my LCD doesn't work what would you say the issue is
[LG Optimus G Pro] optimusv45:
Check the LCD connector , see if it's on there good. May had been knocked loose while you were in there