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[HD2 Accessories] EndoSurf:
I've done the digitizer replacement before and wouldn't recommended it....

You can get it off by CAREFULLY sliding a blade between the digitizer and the LCD, if you are careful and patient you can get it off..

Problem is, after replacing it, it never worked the same.. .id get random inputs from pushing different parts of the screen... Was usable still, but wasnt worth saving a few dollars...

This was on my Touch Pro, I cant see the HD2 being that much harder to do... but not worth the effort.
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
@ EndoSurf - The HTC HD2 is a capacitive touch, I don't think the touch pro is capacitive touch screen so there would be some difference.

For those wondering if I separated the digitizer from the LCD, the answer is no.

I used gentle hairdryer heat and that sucker was only getting harder.
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
I ACTUALLY SEPARATED THE LCD FROM DIGITIZER...IT IS EASY AS CAKE!!!

Just like guy above me said. "use a razor"..It was so damn easy i couldn't believe it...I ended up getting a light scratch on LCD, but I have NEW digitizer soldered to OLD LCD!!!!!!

The only thing is...I just tore the flex connecting my mainboard to the buttons...CAN ANYONE HELP ME!!!

Other than my own personal problem, all those DIY fixers should rest easy that the digitizer can be separated via razor/exacto knife!!!

HAVE FUN!

PICS SOON!
[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
Can't way to see the pics!

And any advises, if there is anything to say, would be great!

Thanks :) !
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Pics also in my other "HD2 Disassembly" thread via imageshack.

In this thread I'm posting pics via attachment for archiving purposes.

But here goes:

HTC_HD2_DigiOffRazor.jpg

I used this cheapo razor tool to get between DIGITIZER and LCD (not glass and digitizer). The digitizer only has adhesive around the edge which is good news!

HTC_HD2_DigiOff.jpg

Lifted up digitizer after separating. It is best to have this thing desoldered from LCD first before you go removing if you ask me

HTC_HD2_DigiOffLCD.jpg

This is what it looks like folks! All naked just the LCD!

HTC_HD2_DigiOFFBackLCD.jpg

Back of LCD after digitizer removal

HTC_HD2_NewDigi.jpg

Now just solder the digitizer flex back to the LCD and stick that sucker back on there!

!!!WARNING!!!

Before you just go removing the digitizer, be sure to look at how it is positioned on the LCD. This way, when you are putting the new digitizer on, you will know how it goes. Trust, you will thank me for telling you to pay close attention!
[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
FloatHeavy,

Thanks a lot for the pictures a the advises!

This can be a life-saver ;) !

Is your HD2 now working as good as before the accident?

Do you have any problems with your "touches"?

What I mean is: Is the phone now with the new digitizer exactly as accurate as it was before with the original htc digitizer?

Thank you very much once again!
[HD2 Accessories] spiderfly72:
Best of luck in re-joining the broken flex for the buttons. I used a 40x magnifier and try to rejoin it by soldering but FAILED. The tracks are just too thin. I end up soldering the wires from the buttons to the pcb connectors directly pins. Successfully did it for the power button which is the most important and when I try to do the same thing for the rest of the buttons..... after some good rest, realised the flex for the LCM was damaged due to the sharp bend (constant remove in and out for testing) and now the HD2 is my best and most expensive paper weight. Be VERY CAREFUL and best of luck.....
[HD2 Accessories] DN41:
wow, great work :)

dont know if i could do that ;)

i hope, that your hd2 will never fall down again ;)

DN41
[HD2 Accessories] jongie123:
Sigh:confused::(:mad:
[HD2 Accessories] d8389:
Since you are already going to by 2 parts, first try to separate it using alcohol and petrol. In worst case try acetone.

Do not use force.
[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
Hi FloatHeavy,

Can you post a pic showing the tored flex?

A few years ago I used to solder modchips on playstations and xboxs and do some other funny modings and thus I have a little experience soldering things that are not really meant to be soldered ;) !

If you show me a photo I maybe come up with an idea to help you. :)
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5850567#post5850567

@giorgos25

Thank you, I made a separate thread about it. If you would like to carry further conversation about that particular part, its best to do it there. Pics are already in there too!

I have heard about stripping the plastic and using thin wire to create a bridge then resoldering. I have heard this to be done on larger electronic flex cables, but I haven't read about any success stories with mobile flex cables this small...

I mean it is TEENY TINY flex connector.
[HD2 Accessories] Albania:
there is an htc video, for the disassembly of HTC HD2 on youtube. its an internal source, the one that they use for their technicians. i followed their steps so i could change my broken touch screen, although i broke the connector of the vol up/down buttons
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Are you willing to sell your phone?
[HD2 Accessories] Rix999:
I can’t post any links here. But if you search for the post lepszy posted on 2010-03-02 “Official HD2 Disassembly/Assembly Videos” you will find links to two video’s showing the disassembling procedure en the assembling procedure.
[HD2 Accessories] donki:
I finally did it.

My HD2 is working again with a new digitizer fitted following the video guide posted earlier in the thread.

It can be done but you have to be very patient and careful.

Do

NOT

use a razor blade. There really is no need to.

If you follow the video to the letter you will reach the point where you can unsolder ye olde digitiser but that is where the fun really begins. I did it easily and being along in years now am virtually blind close up. I used my reading glasses and a magnifying glass.

Getting the old digitizer off was the real pain in the ass. I bunged it back in the oven again for 5 minutes at a lower temperature than the video suggested. I was then able to pick away at it with my finger nails and a plastic flat blade screw driver. YES, I did suffer minor injuries and yes there was blood. :) Once the perimeter parts were off the rest fell off as it is only glued around the edge of the LCD.

Even though the video is allegedly the official HTC offering I personally think it a bad idea to roast an LCD module for too long at too high a temperature. They melt!!! So be careful with this part as you are only trying to weaken the glue not evaporate it.

Might actually pay to use a hair dryer instead though I think it will take much longer to do the job. Maybe someone else will try this and post their findings.

Anyway back to the plot.

I soldered the new digitzer on and part reassembled the phone and tested. Only then did I use superglue around the edges to fit it to the LCD making sure there were no finger prints or dust nor moisture or air under it. This bit is a bit daunting at first because ones first impression is "how do I know I have it positioned right". Just align it to the control button panel and Bob's the monkey's uncle.

I paid £36 on Fleebay for the part and it took about an hour to complete.

Don't fancy doing it again so have invested in a sturdy case and routine of being more careful in future coz this is by far the best phone I have ever had. Love it much more than ever I did my old iPhone.
[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
Thank you very much for sharing this info and congrats on your working phone!

If anybody else managed to change the digitizer it would be cool if you would post here your experience!

Thank you all and wish you unbreakable phones :D
[HD2 Accessories] mphoneclinic:
weldone, hope to see some more people having a go of this method.. :)
[HD2 Accessories] m0j0j0j0123:
Did the same to my phone last night after a clumsy drop.

Did anyone find a decent service that fixed this problem? I really dont fancy trying to fix this myself.

Might give HTC a ring soon :(
[HD2 Accessories] m0j0j0j0123:
Shot I took of the phone, thought I'd share it. :(
[HD2 Accessories] mphoneclinic:
Hi Everyone, just want to let you all know, that HD2 Full LCD module is available to order. i bought a few pieces.

my customers were very happy :) :)

cheers
[HD2 Accessories] m0j0j0j0123:
bump.... anyone?

I have seen £85 and had a quote this morning fro £199 minus VAT.

Still waiting on HTC to come back to me.
[HD2 Accessories] akirax:
Where can I order? on eBay? Please give me a link to sellers page.

Thanks.
[HD2 Accessories] m0j0j0j0123:
htc come back to me today, £125 to have my screen fixed, 5 day turn around and includes courier. Thought I post for info, still a lot but better to be done proper. Keep cutting my finger on this screen, lol.
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
I saw the LCD only part on Ebay...They were charging like $140-240 USD for it.

myworld.ebay.com/chinaphoneaccessories

I have no use for the LCD anymore since the method for removing digitizer has been established.

Now does anyone know where I can find that blasted button flex replacement?!
[HD2 Accessories] Srhius:
Arrghh

I hold mine like a baby because of the fear of this. It's usually my wife that breaks stuff, and with the HD2 she is only allowed to use it on the couch.
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
suuure...blame it on a woman.
[HD2 Accessories] mphoneclinic:
i have from my supplier China,

if you get a full LCD with Touch digitizer is a lot cheaper then getting separately.

PM me if you need it.

thanks
[HD2 Accessories] Lizzo:
i sent u a message..it's good to know that someone finally has it :D
[HD2 Accessories] elitishtc:
Come on guys let us know ..

I have just crashed my hd2 and the thing is that i can't understand if i crashed the lcd screen or the Touch digitizer (how to ..?)

Also the phone is completely useless, no responsive in any way.

Anyone knows what happened?
[HD2 Accessories] Lizzo:
well, instead if tryin to figure out what exactly is broken (weather it's the lcd or digitizer) just change the entire thing... ;)
[HD2 Accessories] elitishtc:
the phone works? i have the same problem but after crashed is dead..

it has only a few interior scratches:mad:
[HD2 Accessories] exactitude:
i dropped my HD2 on the ground and then black spots appeared on the screen :( but the good thing is the spot shrinked to a certain size then stayed that way, so im suspecting that maybe only a little fluid was displaced and the LCD is not cracked. i'm thinking about just separating it to check it out so i might be able to save some repair money

if i follow the official disassembly video to separate the digitizer from the LCD, am i supposed to use a specific glue to stick it back together? if so, what glue am i supposed to use?

thanks!!
[HD2 Accessories] dobbeltseng:
Digitzer + LCD

I found the digitzer + lcd on ebay. I don't know if they are fitted together or sparated like the pictures. If they are separated I gues there wouldn't be much point of buying this.

global.ebay.com/search?Query=LCD+Ecran+%2B+Touch+digitizer+Fit+HTC+TOUCH+HD2+II+T8585

I have broken my touchscreen as well. I have ordered the digitzer and will try to replace it when I recive it.

I will take some pictures and post back here when I'm done.

Hopefully my phone will still work. It looks a bit difficult to disassemble the entire phone and replace the digitzer.

Do I have to solder to replace the digitzer?

If so, does anyone have pictures of what is needed to be soldered?
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Everything you are asking has already been answered in this thread by myself or someone else. Pictures are in here too for soldering help.

You will need to solder the new digitizer to old LCD, you will see I have pictures of this posted in here.
[HD2 Accessories] dobbeltseng:
Yes, I found it. It was a couple of days since I read the thread so I didn't remember that picture. :)

htc_hd2_DigiTerminal2.jpg

In this you can see the terminal where the Digitizer flex connects to lcd. This is not a typical slide-in-latch-down digitizer connection. It looks soldered.
[HD2 Accessories] elitishtc:
On ebay there are now plenty of LCD+Digitizer,

Too same..to late.. Phone sold
[HD2 Accessories] mauri311:
Hey

Hi. I just have question. Once you buy the lcd screen and screen digitizer. How can you glue them together. What do I do there?
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
One guy on here said he used superglue.

I have found that silicon based glue is frequently used in mobile adhesives.

When you chose, please let us know how it goes.
[HD2 Accessories] fredskis:
Huh? Wouldn't Superglue melt any plastic it touches...?
[HD2 Accessories] elmstrom:
I just remove glass and digitizer, it was not that hard. The hardest part was all the steps in the "Official HTC HD2" video :).

Toke no time to get the screen and digitizer away from each other (heatet it in oven as in video). Did get glass from the broken front in my fingere though :(.
[HD2 Accessories] mauri311:
hi.

So the person who glue together those parts could you explain us how did you do it. You gloue it around the edges or something.
[HD2 Accessories] manolis1976:
1.Does anyone know if this product digitzer is seperate from lcd screen as in the picture???

2.are those screens really original??

edit: 3.Does anyonehave the videos because they are not in utube if yes send us a link please

thanks
[HD2 Accessories] tongtech@yahoo.com:
I wonder what is HD2 model# T9193 or t8585?
[HD2 Accessories] jagger2k:
Seeing that picture makes me want to cry.
[HD2 Accessories] m4sta2k:
its t8585:eek:
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
digitizers on tmobile usa HD2's don't have to be de-soldered. they are using a 7pin connector instead of 7 pin solder points. too bad my replacement screen is the one with soldering points.I am not sure where to get digitizer for tmobile usa hd2.

will upload a picture soon
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
here's pictures

On the left standard 512mb HD2 screen

On the right Tmobile USA screen

http://s933.photobucket.com/home/asterix005/stats#/file/mobile/DSC00941.jpg[/IMG]
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
And connector"

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[HD2 Accessories] giorgos25:
I am really sorry for what happened to your HD2 but you can see it in a positive way:

No more T-Mobile logo above the beautiful the screen!!! :D ;)
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
WHOA!

The tmobile is a non-solder connection!!!

Trust me, this is a POSITIVE. Sell your other one and wait 1-2 months (like i did) for your model replacement to come out. I'm wondering if eventually the Telestra and euro 8525 versions will switch to the latch terminal. Hmmmm...

Another option would be to see about buying the lcd from the other solder model and it possibly fitting, but that depends on digitizer and weather the lcd connection is positioned the same on the Tmobile US model. If that works, just sell your current lcd to someone with a good Tmo US digi but bad tmo us lcd.

Sorry for your unfortunate situation though. In the end this is making fixing the phone much easier for many, so I call it a plus.

I HAVE A QUESTION, CAN YOU HOLD UP EACH DIGITIZER TO EACHOTHER AND DO A VISUAL COMPARISON SIZE-WISE?

I want to see the where the difference in size comes from on the us HD2 vs the other ones.
[HD2 Accessories] cakira:
Mine didn't work after assembling!

Hello!

My screen was cracked too. I bought a new digitizer and tried to change it. But after I reassembled the pack, the screen turned on but didn't show anything. I'll try fiddling with it a little bit more, but I don't have great hopes. Perhaps I'll try buying a new LCD+Digitizer... Perhaps a new phone... I don't know yet.

Anyway, I'd like to warn that the video on youtube is not showing the separation of the digitizer from the LCD. The connector between them is soldered (except on T-Mobile, it seems). Also, there's more adhesive tapes than the video shows.

By the way, could someone say if the pack should turn on if it is not assembled in the backplate yet? I mean... If I connected all the boards and pressed the battery against it's contacts, but without placing then inside the case, could I turn it on?
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
Screen size is the same. I can take another picture to compare. I already have my replacement phone so now i have an extra hd2 for parts. Will sell original hd2 digitizer and maybe wait till they start selling one for Tmobile usa phones.
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
It shoud power on if all conectors are in place.
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
If the digitizers are the same that means that IN THEORY we should be able to use an 8525 LCD+Digitizer in the Tmobile US version! Because the digitizer being the same size means the size difference is in the HOUSING not the digitizer/screen!!!

Thats a big piece of news.
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
i will upload pictures tonight when i get home so you can see a difference
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Yes, the "official htc" vid does not show NEARLY the amount of toil it takes to get these phones apart. Theres a gasket/metallic sticker down the sides of the phone once you remove the housing as well as some other stickers all over the place. Also, when pulling the lcd away from bezel, be FIRM AND STEADY but TAKE YOUR TIME!

As far as turning on the phone without the housing on, I do it all the time now when doing HD2 repairs and I am able to get full functionality. You have to hold on to the battery and pull down on it a little to keep the contact on the posts, but you might have damaged your lcd I suspect.
[HD2 Accessories] edk83:
I'm in the same boat at the mo. The mrs dropped her UK tmobile hd2 and smahed the glass. Phone still works fine. Anyone have any leads on when a replacement glass / digitizer will be availible for the tmobile hd2?

Also I read that the tmobile h2 is about 1.5mm taller than the standard hd2. So how can the digitizers be the same size?
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Same thing I was trying to get at. This guy says the digitizers are the same size, so the only thing that I could gather is that the height is a difference in housing and not the screen/digitizer itself.

I told requested better comparison pictures, but nothing to see the fine details.
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
sorry for deley

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[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
I honestly don't see why an 8525 Digitizer/LCD wouldn't be able to fit a T-Mobile US Housing. If the digitizer is the same dimentions, then the housing must be the only difference and not the screens. GREAT NEWS!!!

If I was you guy, I would just keep the digitizer you bought, buy the 8525 LCD and solder them and use them on your Tmo US version. I bet you it will work.
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
here is a pic of euro htc digitizer in tmobile usa housing
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
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[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
TOLD YOU GUYS IT WOULD WORK!

Now if I could get some feedback on this thread I made about Tmo US vs 8525 hardware compatibility:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=653462&page=2

Good pics. I'm thankful you posted them. They are very useful.

Now what are you planning on doing with that phone yourself?
[HD2 Accessories] edk83:
Hmm so if I got an 8525 lcd + digitizer it would fit :)

They are still £110 for the pair though from ebay.

I think we are going to wait for the tmobile digitizer to come out ....
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
I doubt the tmobile US parts will be cheaper.
[HD2 Accessories] makind1:
so did you manage to get work digitizer+LCD euro version in T-Mobile housing? Or not yet?
[HD2 Accessories] asterix005:
i didn't really do anything. parts are just sitting in the box
[HD2 Accessories] makind1:
Oh i see. The reason im asking is, that I live in Europe, but I bought the USA version because is half price. And I dont know if I should exchange it for EU version and have 2 years warranty and be able to buy eventually new digitizer if something happens or if I should keep the USA version with higher ROM size, but be in everyday danger, that if I will broke my glass, I have no way how to repair it, since I live in EU.
[HD2 Accessories] ViperAMD:
Noooo. It's happened, I was getting out of the car and it dropped from my pocket.. only about 30cm :(.

I'm really sad. I've read last couple of pages but I don't know the best thing for me to do. Should I send it back to handtec and get them to repair it or do it myself? If so how much would that cost and how hard is it..

thanks

edit: just found this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ORIGINAL-HTC...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories?hash=item4ceef3982e

Looks like that's all I need, is that right? Does anybody know of a guide for this? Sorry if it's been posted. Thanks!
[HD2 Accessories] zeroarmy:
I know right

totes feel you nuki.:(
[HD2 Accessories] makind1:
can anyone of T-Mo users verify if the EU version of LCD+Digitizer works in TMo version?

Im realy scared about cracking my screen, and i can freely exchange my HD2 Tmo cell phone for EU version and i would like to know if i should do so.
[HD2 Accessories] GSAI029:
hey wont work

i work at a shop in okc,ok and my coworkers say the lcd from the leo wont plug into the tmo hd2 board
[HD2 Accessories] makind1:
so for now no way, how to repair broken screen by your self. Only get it repair at some shops? - How expensive it can be?
[HD2 Accessories] tudorlv:
Don't do it !

i got my beloved leo's screen damaged by sitting accidentally on it. of course htc sayd no way they repair it under waranty, and it will cost me about 280 usd. i went to a local but very good gsm service and they told me they cannot remove the lcd from the touchscreen without damaging the lcd (not the touchscreen though ), but in my case the touchscreen was broken. they said also that i can order both lcd and touchscreen from them (about 200 usd including assembling) but separate, in my country there wasn't available the set already assembled, and MOST IMPORTANT ! they sayd that it is identical with iphone 2g assembly, so that it is impossible to glue them like from factory, so it will get some glue on the lcd if it is too much, and in any case surely it will remain some unglued space so dust under screen will eventualy apear.

anyway, i decided to do the operation myself and broken the lcd like you will see in pictures, bad luck, because i managed to remove the ret pretty easy. apart from the red marked zone the lcd is perfect, only dust and remaining glue.

but again even if i succeded, there is no way to glue it properly to a new touchscreen.

i started to google for a full set, i was adviced to not take it from china, no offence, but it is very likely to be a low quality copy.

i ended up here for 131 usd, http://mobile.brando.com/htc-hd2-replacement-lcd-display-with-touch-screen_p05202c0696d088.html but it is likely to find it elsewere aswell, hopefuly in EU
[HD2 Accessories] makind1:
you have EU version i guess. I havent found TMo version yet.
[HD2 Accessories] edk83:
Anyone found the UK tmobile T9193 glass/digitizer for sale yet?
[HD2 Accessories] FloatHeavy:
Again. The 9193 + 8525 HAVE THE SAME DIGITIZER and LCD SETUP AND THEY CONNECT TO EACHOTHER VIA SOLDER.

The Tmobile US has a seemingly same size digitizer and lcd. BUT THEY CONNECT TO EACHOTHER VIA LATCH DOWN.

BUT, the LCM to mainboard latch IS THE SAME on 8525, 9193 and Tmobile US. Thus could the LCM be swapped from 8525 to Tmo USA?

And whoever told you they can't separate the digizer from the LCD lied to you. Because I did it myself. And for the naysayers I have an 8525 and a 9193 and all the parts are interchangeable.

Now as far as interchanging parts with the Tmobile US version, I hypothesize that if you have an 8525 Digitizer AND 8525 LCD, connect them via solder (or buy the unit with them together), put it in the tmobile US, it should work.

Everyone's too chicken to do it, I say GO FOR IT. If it doesn't work, just sell the part on ebay.

I'm trying to buy a broken Tmobile US HD2 so I can experiment with this. Anybody got one for sale?
[HD2 Accessories] siddharthchauhan:
Check You tube

dude there is a video on you tube wherein this guy disassembles an HTC HD2 i think if u check it out it might help, just reverse the video to put it back together :)