Any advice, experiences or anecdotes please on glass replacement for an S4? I've got a new glass from evilbay but watching the vids it looks like I need a spaceshuttle load of tools to avoid destroying the dingwa in the process of repair.
What did you do and how did it end up?
Did you just get a digitizer or digitizer and display? When you smash the digitizer and it is replaced professionally they replace both as they are bonded together. If separate you may not achieve the same display clarity.
Just the glass.
Replaced mine myself
Bought the kit from Amazon
Start in one corner. Heat the glass using the mrs's hairdryer.
It starts to come away. You can see the glue changing colour
Gently prise a blade / small screwdriver under the corner and lift the corner then move around the screen
Patience is the key. Heat / lever / heat / lever.
I used a very thin wire (included in my kit) under the screen whist applying heat and slowly prised it away from the body. Used small card pieces to hold the glass from the body as I worked my way around.
Careful at the bottom as the "Home, return, menu" button is actually stuck on the rear of the screen.
When old glass is off. Remove the original glue, carefully from the digitiser screen. I just used my thumb, then cleaned the digitizer screen with methylated spirit.
Apply the supplied double sided tape to the replacement screen and press onto the body of the phone. I warmed the edges then pressed it face down ito a towel to ensure it was stuck
Works perfectly - 6 months now, no issues
Can't stress enough. Take your time
Thanks diggerb. Does it look and work exactly as it did before? I've got the kit you refer to, just not convinced is going to give me what I'm looking for.
Yes, It works perfectly
You'd never know that i'd changed the screen
Whatever you do, DO NOT go anywhere the guys at sumsungphonerepairs.co.uk. I made that mistake, the website came across as very professional, their 'process' seemed robust etc.
The reality was a whole world different, to the extent that I wasted a month sending gradually sterner emails in an attempt just to get a phone back.
If you're doing it yourself, take it slow... use a spudger and borrow a hair dryer to warm up the old glue.
I've just finished doing this very job.
Take your time, get the screen nice and warm and it's pretty straight forward.
Oh, and take your time.