yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Accessories] infodwetrust:
In order to separate the phone chassis those four screws are all you have to remove , best method is to push the from the battery compartment but some prying may be required at the top of the lcd and the sides from front of phone, had to do this three times , recommend plastic prying tools or usual plastic credit card etc so you don't damage the lcd if only digitizer is broken . Take your time and do things slowly , be careful I might add to not lose the the clear plastic that covers the light sensor it's between the digitizer and sits just to the left of the ear speaker. If replacing the lcd you may need to sever the double sided foam tape that holds the lcd to midchassis plate , in retrospect I should have bought the mid chassis section on ebay which includes the exact double sided foam tape , however you can buy the tape by itself but you need to get the tinnest tape possible or the screen will sit too high on the phone . There is a disassembly video out there but doesn't make note of lcd being restuck to the midchassis. Check for HTC HD2 factory disassembly video on google (very helpful) but not complete.
[HD2 Accessories] Mass13:
dropped my phone from 50cm today, I love my HD2 but this smells like a fault in design, am I wrong?:(

I found this link, will keep you guys informed...
[HD2 Accessories] Zherebnenko:
Get the Digitizer with the LCD attached with it. It will save a lot more money than the labor it would to remove and replace the digitizer but itself. I've done it to 3 HD2s and from my experience its the best way to do it right.
[HD2 Accessories] Mass13:
can anyone point me to a trustworthy ebay item please?

Edit: sorry for the way too large pic in this topic :o
[HD2 Accessories] Zherebnenko:
Do you have the US version or the world version phone?
[HD2 Accessories] Mass13:
international, thanks
[HD2 Accessories] Zherebnenko:
For instance item number: 160484272444 on eBay would work. You might try to find some one selling on eBay close to your country. If they have good feedback, then it should be legitimate.
[HD2 Accessories] Ahil:
Does anyone know if i can replace a soldered digitizer screen with a lifting ribbon type digitzer connection?

( pic: //i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/hightechhk/items/GG/UG204-8.jpg)

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[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
No, you cannot do that.
[HD2 Accessories] achkar:
Hey guys. I joined the club too :( I read almost everyhing in this thread and i want to ask do u think that the combo from this seller will do the job:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HTC-HD2-H...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b5d70616 Im concerned about his rating. Can there be any difference in displays between this for 70 and 80 GBP?
[HD2 Accessories] svirepia:
Hello ...yesterday i broke my htc hd 2, but digitizer is non-broke, only LCD.

What i can do ?

Change only LCD or buy Lcd Screen Display + Touch Digitizer?

I`m not sure what is broken by the way,because everything works

Here is the photo of phone:

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[HD2 Accessories] zeroSIXzero:
My display acts dodgy as well.

When I put it all back in place the display dies if pressed.

Works when I leave it without pressure.

Irritating.

Especially when pressing close to the buttons on the lower part of the display.

Any tips?

How did you all glue/tape the display back to the unit? (not digitizer - display)

What about the tapes on the sides of the display? DId you put it back on or did you put on a new different tape?

I'm confused. I have such big problems with all these tapes that do not stick anymore. But no one else mention this problem. So did you get new tapes when you ordered the new lcd?

I got the lcd/digitizer together.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
You probably damaged the thing the ribbon goes into, it's very easy to do. In fact I'm curious how they assemble the unit to get it together like that. Sometimes a piece of card stock folded in half can be put above it to press down the plastic.

The tape on the sides, I cut through and so it's still there, or I throw it away. The adhesive to glue the back of the glass/LCD is 3M LSE300 or something, the same stuff they sell in the iPhone repair kits. It's a pressure sensitive, clear two sided tape. I don't know where the cell phone companies get that gooey black foam stuff, it's awful to deal with.
[HD2 Accessories] stacksod:
Same exact thing happen to me!
[HD2 Accessories] Young Christin:
ooks like i need to invest in an otterbox defender case so i never run into this problem
[HD2 Accessories] v6mikey:
Just joined the club of the broken screen brigade. :mad: Phone is still usable and only has a crack right across the screen towards the bottom. Gutted!

Now I have read the whole of this thread, I would like to ask a few questions to the people that have dismantled their HD2's. I can solder, but I have decided to buy the complete LCD with digitizer attached. Maybe then split the broken digitizer and sell my LCD on ebay.

Anyone who has fixed their screen, can you tell that the phone has been tampered with in any way?

Are the screens on ebay OEM and exactly the same as original?

I am looking at buying this screen.

Has anyone experienced any problems since installing a new screen?

I reckon after the phone is fixed, I will buy a big case to protect it! Maybe an otterbox.
[HD2 Accessories] NRGZ28:
Count me in too.. dropped mine from about waist level and sure enough the digitizer is shattered. However, an excellent condition TMO HD2 goes for about 150 or so on your local Craigslist... so thats what I'm gonna do, instead of messing with replacing the digitizer.
[HD2 Accessories] mally2:
OH NRG , sorry to hear abt your HD2 mate , get yourself a new one asap :P. we love the roms right :)
[HD2 Accessories] v6mikey:
Well, I bought a new LCD with the digitizer attached. Swapped them over and all is good again. Second hand LCD screen with broken digitizer will be sold shortly.

I am quite handy and patient when it comes to this type of thing. I would not recommend anyone taking on this challenge unless you are very confident. You can come across quite a few problems that the HTC video will not show you. :eek:

In hindsight, I would have sold the phone as damaged and bought a new one. But all is well now.

Edit. Oh and I have bought the otterbox commuter case to protect my shiny new screen!!!
[HD2 Accessories] ronalgps:
guys

I just get my new digitizer but i dont know whit what i have to glue it

some one know

:)
[HD2 Accessories] v6mikey:
Something like this is what you need. ;)
[HD2 Accessories] homais:
i almost cracked my screen but wonder why the HD2 screen is so sensitive
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
you mean fragile?
[HD2 Accessories] zeroSIXzero:
When I press the lower part of the display (close to the buttons) I loose the backlight, and the display also gets stripes. Three times I took it apart to see if I could get it better. Better yes. But not perfect. Grrrrr-!

Also. Two days ago I watched a video. I noticed the quality had changed. Then I looked on photos and could see the same. The number of colors is reduced. Like looking at photos with only 256 colors.

So is this the display, driverproblem, or just bad connection?

I'm so F%&/ irritated at the moment. The display was very expensive. Almost like buying a second hand HD2.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
This happened to me, once, too. It's a bad connection. That white thing that the ribbon goes in is pretty fragile. I have tried cutting a piece of card stock and gluing it in such a way that when you reinstall the display, it presses down on the plastic part, making better contact with the ribbon.
[HD2 Accessories] zeroSIXzero:
Oh. Sorry. I saw your last answer as well. Thanx. Will try this when I open the phone the fourth time. Grrrr ;).

You think the 256 colors is the same thing?
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
Yes, when I got it, it was more like sixteen colors.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
I just noticed that Geeks is selling this phone now for $320, FWIW:

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HTC-HD2-OB
[HD2 Accessories] dertester123:
Hey, i changed my touchscreen more or less :D

But i tried to keep the old tape or glue between the display and touchscreen.

Now i got the problem, that the screen is not perfectly plain with the housing, at the buttons its a bit outstanding (0,5mm). If i press on it i see that it goes in but i guess the old tape is worn out or i damaged it to much :/

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Advice for connecting the touchscreen and display?

Should i take thin

double-sided tape

or a glue for this?

Im afraid that tape is to thick at all and the screen will stand out a bit, wich is bad when something comes at the glass instead of the housing.

Glue is not very good in case i have to to it again someday ;D
[HD2 Accessories] ray222:
Can anyone tell me if the phone should have any sign of life if were to try power it ON, with the screen detached?

purchased the phone with no history, no sign of life on the phone when trying to power it on(no keypad light nothing) or is that normal when the screen is damaged?

trying not to risk buying the screen and digitizer without know if the phone can work.
[HD2 Accessories] Yasin00:
Is there anyone who knows of a service to get them fixed? I guess its cheaper to just buy a new one huh?
[HD2 Accessories] onebyside:
just had my screen replaced thru HTC USA in Texas, $130 fix/ship
[HD2 Accessories] dertester123:
Charged the battery?

Normally ther should be signs of life, but sometimes a brocken piece makes this behaviour. Is the screen brocken or detached? if detached it could be that its not giving signs of live... There are some contacts on the back of the mainboard, could be that these are blocking the work if the device is open.

There are 4 options:

-buy screen and Touchscreen ~100-120€ you can sell these later if it did not work or buy a htc hd2 with brocken display at ~130€ but thats nearly the price of a new one together

-buy a brocken screen hd2 and a screen => 170-200€

-sent in for repair and they will tell you a price

-buy complete new one.
[HD2 Accessories] kswissonez:
Because its glass.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
LMAO. Short yet eloquent.
[HD2 Accessories] adnanhidayat:
really sad to c this for an hd2 owner:(............ fix it n post it toooooooo.............wish u best ov luck.........
[HD2 Accessories] Mega Maniac:
I regretfully became part of this ever-so-exclusive club last night as alcohol and my lovely HD2 with a fresh android face mixed to produce the ugly shattered device I see before me.

:(

I decided to save myself £50 and buy the digitizer by itself, I'm handy with a soldering iron and have spent most of my life ripping apart any electronics that pass me by.

I'll try to remember to get a video of the separation of LCD and digitizer as it seems to be the only thing missing in this thread.

If anyone else has any requests for a video of photo of any of the repair process they dont understand let me know and I'll get them when I come to fix my phone.

p.s. All the parts are from HK, so I will likly be waiting a couple of weeks before I can get started.
[HD2 Accessories] kralles:
dropped mine to today at work:(
[HD2 Accessories] Ph0tin0:
I've reviewed this thread and I can't quite find any confirmation for the type of Digitizer I would need. First off, I recently broke my Digitizer (dropped it from less than a foot of the ground:(, my luck), the problem I am encountering is that I purchased mine from Australia (Model T9193), I cannot seem to find anybody selling that type. I have read that purchasing the full assembly (both screen and digitizers) would work, but I am confused as to which version i need as there appears to be 2 different types and I can't seem to get a definitive answer, can anyone confirm this.

Better yet, anybody have the T9193 and had to replace digitizer or screen, if so where did you purchase replacement part or how did you go about it.

Thanks a million.
[HD2 Accessories] v6mikey:
Well I have just changed mine which is a EU HD2.

I bought the digitizer and LCD together. My HD2 had the soldered variety, but I replaced it with the clip variety. This refers to the way the digitizer it attached to the LCD. If you are replacing the digitizer only you will need to open your phone to see what variety you have. If you are replacing both the digitizer and LCD either the soldered version or clip version will work.

One thing I did do when I bought my new screen off ebay, I checked if the digitizer and LCD were already stuck together in the factory.

I'm not familiar with the T9193, so any of the above info could be wrong for your phone.
[HD2 Accessories] Ph0tin0:
Thanks for the info, I don't think I have the option for the clip version (although that would be a good change), from what I can understand the T9193 is longer my 2mm than the US T-Mobile T8585, but I was told that the UK T-mobile version should work on mine... Now I just need to find a company in Montreal who can do the work. The company I went to opened up the phone to confirm the digitizer model and finally told me they couldn't get the piece for a few weeks (if not months), and know the phone doesn't even turn on.

Anybody know of a good cell phone repair company in Montreal Canada that could do the work?
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
There's a place that found me on twitter...they are from Canada...

Oh they're in Markham, Ontario. I don't suppose that helps. GTA Phone repairs. maybe they know a place in Montreal.
[HD2 Accessories] dertester123:
I think there are only a few companies that repair only the digitizer and this will at least cost as much as buying a new display+digitizer.

Changing the screen+display is really easy, you need a flat knive or the plastic tool to pop out the inner housing and a Torx5 for the screws and the tape. That should be easy for everyone that set up at kitchen shelve before :D

tape ~5$

T5 ~5$

Digitizer import ~35$

or screen+digitizer ~100$

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Im not sure if your screen/digitizer is really different. Maby just the housing around is bigger? Cant imagine ebay or some onlineshop wont find one for yours?

Here HD 2 EU if youre interested:

Im not sure but think
[HD2 Accessories] Bounc3:
i would just send it back to HTC...it might cost a bit more but you can trust them to do a good job on it ! ! mine screen broke and they fixed it in about 1 week,

You send them your phone,

they look how bad the damage is,

they send fee back, if you dont want it they will send the phone straight back!

they fix it and clean install new software and make it like a bran new phone !
[HD2 Accessories] lagonda:
Hi, ive not read every post but this site may have already been mentioned but if not and your in the uk i have found this.

htcphonerepairs.co.uk/HTC-HD-2
[HD2 Accessories] amanyasin:
Need your help Please regarding whether i purchase LCD or both ??

Hi,

Dear All

My phones LCD has been broken but there is very small spot on touch screen. There no display but i can attend calls by using hard key.

Now i am confused whether i purchase both touch screen and LCD or to save money just i have to buy only LCD.

Thanks in advance

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[HD2 Accessories] Prerna:
Buy the set, you'll save yourself a lot of troubles. Read through the thread if you still have doubts.
[HD2 Accessories] elgrego4:
Did you change it yourself or take it to a shop? My screen doesnt respond to touch now but have not got the confidence to change it myself
[HD2 Accessories] Decoid:
I would LOVE a video of it!
[HD2 Accessories] Swenny:
Yikes. Reading this thread gives me the chills. Hope this never happens to me
[HD2 Accessories] dertester123:
I forgot to make a video too, but its really unspectecular :rolleyes:

Just use a long cutter (or better some kind of wire) and go between the two parts.

Its easier when its warm and a wire is better because you cant bend it on the screen.

For me it was really hard to remove the screen and digitizer from the housing. At on spot i levered my cutter and now i have a little white spot on the screen. But its in the edge the last pixel so you cant barely see it.

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A general tipp:

On the buttom of the screen are two blue glue-like fields. Dont remove them. After some times of sepparating the device this blue glue was gone (from the glas cleaning) and now when i really hardly press that spot on the digititer i get some false inputs.

And really importand: When putting on the new tape make sure its closed all around the screen or half a year later the dust will find its way between digitizer and screen.
[HD2 Accessories] Dogthiz:
I Just changed my display today.

Ordered the digitizer with LCD because i cant solder.

The tricky part is to stick the lcd + digitzer (LCM) tot the chassis. U need to have the adhesive tape so everything fits solid. It the LCM does not stick tot the chassis, the buttons will be too loose.

I assembled everything back, like in the official video. But not the speaker wont work. So no music, or media sound. Also the volume button does not respond.

Anyone suggestions?
[HD2 Accessories] amanyasin:
How to attach digitizer with LCD?

Dear Dogthiz

Can you give some more detail to assemble the digitizer and LCD?

Thanks in advance
[HD2 Accessories] Dogthiz:
I just reassembled My HD2 twice today. The speaker and the volume button are now working and my HD2 is like new again!

It seems that the rigid-flex board was not connected to the main board as it should. It came loose when i assembled it the first time. That's why the speakers and the volume button did not work.
[HD2 Accessories] Dogthiz:
U can use the official video for dissembling and assembling the HD2. It can be found on google or youtube.

When u buy a lcd and digitizer, make sure they are stuck together. And make sure u have some proper tools: T5, disassembling plastic, 3m adhesive tape.

The tape is to stick the lcd+digitizer to the main chassis. This must be right, or the lcd and digitizer will stick out and your hard button might be too loose. So take ur time to do this right. put the tape on every spot on the chassis, where the original tape was. Also on the small part below the hard buttons.

When u look at the official dissasemblin video u see u have to dissemble everything; gprs, receiver, vibrator. U have to do it, because the main board wont come loose. only the camera and speaker u can leave those.

another tip is, to be very carefull. Those parts are fragile. if ur break any part, the phone wont work. The tricky part split the phone from the chassis at the beginning. It is also dificult to take the lcd apart from the chassis. U can put the phone in a oven 60 degrees celcius or a blowdryer. It works very well. I did not use any of them because i didnt have both. I used the warmth of a lamp, not a tip. Wasnt hot enough. U can use a plastic card (like ur credit card) to make a flat plastic stick. It will come in handy.

That's it! do ur thing! dont be afraid.

If u have any specific question, I will be here.
[HD2 Accessories] amanyasin:
Thank your for detail reply.

My situation is little bit different, Digitizer is ok but LCD has been broken.

So to save money i would like to change only LCD and keep my original digitizer.

For this

- I hope that i can separate Digitizer from LCD.

But

- I dont know and understand later how i will stuck new LCD with my digitizer.

Whether there will be already something on LCD to stuck like tap or glue.

Thanks
[HD2 Accessories] donki:
It has to go in an oven to soften the glue but doing this can also damage the LCD module so you have to be very careful.

It is much better to replace the whole unit LCD with Digitizer already fitted and replace the lot. Yes it's a little more expensive but less risky and much cheaper than a new phone.
[HD2 Accessories] karendar:
Hey,

I have a telstra model too and was shopping for a screen replacement (There's a dead spot on my screen, so annoying)... To save myself the trouble, I wanted to buy LCD + Digitizer, so I dug one up on ebay at 110$ (If you look for T9193 LCD on ebay, only one seller carries it), I'd suggest that instead of changing the digitizer itself. It's a really costly operation if you screw up and it's much easier to change the whole assembly.
[HD2 Accessories] Dogthiz:
The LCD is the expensive part of the 2 pieces. If u only buy a LCD without a digitizer u might save 40 dollars. But really it's not worth the trouble, because if u screw it up, it might cost u a lot more. If you have a Europe version of the HD2, i would definitely buy the hole thing. Because the Europe version needs soldering.

But if u ensist on only buying the LCD, u could seperate them in an oven. But make sure the oven is not warmer then 60 degress celsius, or the hole thing might not work no more. Dont expect that there will be glue left. If u heat and seperate the LCD from the digitizer, the glue wont workt no more. Make sure u buy the 3m adhesive tape. With this tape u can glue the new LCD to ur old digitzer. this tape u can find on ebay for like 5 buks. I suggest u buy the 2mm tape. U can also use this tape to glue the LCD and digitizer onto the chassis.

Whatever u choose, be patient.

Goodluck and may god be with you.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
Nothing to see here, move along. Get the cracked glass on your smartphone repaired.
[HD2 Accessories] trmacdonal:
No its not. The HD2 has an LCD screen. It is expensive because nothing else uses it.
[HD2 Accessories] OfficeLinebacker:
Oh right. It's a TFT LCD. I KNEW IT WAS SOMETHING FANCY. LEAVE ME ALONE
[HD2 Accessories] fauxtorola:
Be sure to disconnect the digitizer flex cable from LCD before starting (tmous)

If urs is soldered (UK) please desolder using a Soldering iron and a solder pump if u have one on hand.

Just please be sure to disconnect the flex from the lcd

Heat the oven to 150 degrees. let oven preheat for 10 min. place a folded handtowel on a baking sheet and place digitizer and lcd face down. Let sit for 7-10 min. Remove from oven with the towel it was placed on. set on counter or work area.

Now place both thumbs in digitizer and slide in upward motion as your pushing downward with your other fingers on the LCD. you should see the glass starting to move. Once u get the top part of the glass to move use a razor and slide between the digitizer and lcd and cut the glue in between the LCD/Digitizer about an inch down (to create a starting point of separation) I usually start on the top left of LCD/Digitizer. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THE LCD!!!

U dont have to stick the razor in very far. just slightly so u can start to separate.

By now the parts probably have cooled down so place them back into the oven for additional 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oven again and now use a pry tool to begin separation. Place the pry tool between the spot that u used the razor on and pry gently. On the very corner of LCD there is a piece that lookes white. Start there. With patience work your way down once side of the LCD. Once u have cleared one side u should be able to seperate it sideways. (like opening a book)
[HD2 Accessories] jesiman:
Soo...I just tried to replace my screen/digitizer (no LCD), and now it is broken. I'm an Electronics Tech for gods sake!!!! I guess I just pryed the LCD a little too much and now there is a nice big black section above the crack. Highly recommend just paying Tmobile or an outside source to replace it. Just sayin.
[HD2 Accessories] gabilondo:
Hi everybody,I"ve just managed to change my HD2"s LCD+Digitizer but i"m stuck with the volume button.I just can"t make it stand there until I close the back case.Any idea from someone who made this?

Thank you in advance!
[HD2 Accessories] okidok:
Probably to late but... Place the volume button on the housing and use some ordinary scoth tape on the outside of the housing to keep the volume button into place, then close the case. I had the same problem and that did the trick