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cycloid
15th June 2009, 01:32 PM
I got my htc off ebay and the screen is a little scratched, it doesnt effect use at all but i was wandering if it were possible to replace just the front plastic layer and not the whole screen?
orb3000
15th June 2009, 06:22 PM
I got my htc off ebay and the screen is a little scratched, it doesnt effect use at all but i was wandering if it were possible to replace just the front plastic layer and not the whole screen?

Yes itīs possible
But first to know what HTC you have?:eek:
This section called Universal does not means all HTC devices, itīs a model!!
cycloid
16th June 2009, 02:32 PM
Orange SPV M5000 / HTC Universal.
enigma1nz
16th June 2009, 03:15 PM
Are we talking about screen protector? Then just buy another one and apply.

If we are talking about digitizer, it's a part of the screen that is responsible for the touch function. That part is better replaced by an experienced technician, and I take it, you are not an experienced technician.
The alternative is to replace the entire LCD unit.
cycloid
16th June 2009, 10:22 PM
It looks like it's integral to the unit but is definitely plasticcy and not glass-like like i'd expect the front of an LCD to be, guess it must be the digitiser. Replacing any part of it shouldnt be a problem i've soldered and hacked smaller devices before, guess it'd just be getting hold of the part cheaply that'd be the problem.
enigma1nz
17th June 2009, 09:48 AM
It looks like it's integral to the unit but is definitely plasticcy and not glass-like like i'd expect the front of an LCD to be, guess it must be the digitiser. Replacing any part of it shouldnt be a problem i've soldered and hacked smaller devices before, guess it'd just be getting hold of the part cheaply that'd be the problem.

Not a problem to buy a digitizer at all, they are just a few bucks on eBay. Just make sure you know what is involved before you do. Good luck.
cycloid
17th June 2009, 09:56 AM
Found some on ebay, will read up on the procedure before I take the plunge, thanks for the tips
-Jonny-
17th June 2009, 03:08 PM
Found some on ebay, will read up on the procedure before I take the plunge, thanks for the tips
You had better read the following dialogue...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3906555

I ended up having to obtain a whole new screen+digitizer. Soldering is not the issue - it's the way you do it! Be warned.

I've put the dialogue together on the Wiki here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Digitizers)