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Starscreamer
14th August 2008, 01:35 AM
I have had my phone open a few times...

1) To replace Vario III case with Kaiser case
2) To fix faulty keyboard, had to bend some of the aluminium on the bottom of the keyboard unit.

So I know my way around inside and haven't broken anything... yet!

Anyway, my screen is very scratched so I want a new digitizer, they're significantly cheaper than a whole LCD assembly. I got one for £5, the assembly is over £30.

I did read on some thread that the digitiser WILL perish as I separate it from the LCD screen. Is this true? If so how easy is the clean up job?

Also, the official kaiser service manual shows the LCD and Digitiser held together with tape on the outside and not double sided tape or glue like the actual assembly looks like.

Has anyone done this before? Is there a decent risk of damaging the LCD itself or to be on the save side should I just buy the whole assembly?

I have the digitiser here and ready to go as long as I can get some info from someone who has tried this.

Cheers
Starscreamer
14th August 2008, 11:49 PM
Sorry bump.
thatruth132
15th August 2008, 12:58 AM
to be honest there will be soldering involved and u need special equipment for that ribbon
jahrami
15th August 2008, 01:28 AM
look at http://rapidshare.com/files/103168855/HTC_Kaiser_Service_Manual_jas_pik.pdf

there is detailed procedure and all the tools needed, i believe the tools are basics, and i dont think they will be expensive to have, as matter of fact, i think buying a tool box is an asset.

best luck ...
browneye
16th August 2008, 08:13 PM
Hi!

The service manual linked to does not specifically contain information about replacing the digitizer, just how to assembly it.

Do I need a certain kind of black tape to attach it? Is that the only way it is connected to the LCD itself?

Mine is also very scratched, and I would like to replace it, preferably done by myself.

Any tips?

Cheers
jahrami
16th August 2008, 09:54 PM
a good insulation tape (anti-static prefered) will do the job


Do I need a certain kind of black tape to attach it? Is that the only way it is connected to the LCD itself?