Chuwi Hi8 Replaced broken digitizer, how to remove the flatcable? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
1 of my three Chuwi hi8 had a broken digitizer.
I ordered a new one from Banggod for about 14 euro's and managed to replace it.:good:
Only issue is that I couldn't get the flatcable out of the motherboard so i just pulled it off.
But now I have no idea on how to get the new cable in as the connector is still locked or closed or whatever
Can anyone advise me on this? A video or picture would be highly appreciated!
Is it possible to connect it on another way, by removing the white plastic lock and use glue or something else Macyver would use or do?
Btw: this little tablet is awesome. I really love it. I one a Samsung Tba S2 9.7 but i rarely use it; mostly the Hi8 (non pro).
Thx in advance,
Japiooo

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Touchscreen cracked LCD is fine

Hey Guys
I finally managed to crack my wizard (dropping it out of everywhere )
The prob is that I cracked only the touchscreen not the LCD.
The touchscreen seems to get the touches but it understands them differently.
For Ex:I push the Time on HTC HOME It opens the soft or left key dependent on where I'm pressing.
I found a touchscreen on e-bay without an LCD for 13 bucks so I ordered it but I wanted to know if anyone else had any luck with same situation
Aldo
Same case yesterday
I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
can we change that too ?
tkdsl said:
I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
can we change that too ?[/QUOTE
I have several times replace LCD in a wizard. It was very difficult for me to replace the touchscreen so i take the complete set. It is not only te replace the touch layer, but you must alse do some soldering.
And if jou replace the screen, the flexcable must be propperly fit. Before i assembley al, i first check if screen en touch are oke.
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sleurhut said:
tkdsl said:
I also drooped y phone yesterday and I have a crack line running across the screen but the touch screen is working ok for me. I saw the eBay auctions about screen and no lcd but what if the lcd is the part that is broken ?
can we change that too ?[/QUOTE
I have several times replace LCD in a wizard. It was very difficult for me to replace the touchscreen so i take the complete set. It is not only te replace the touch layer, but you must alse do some soldering.
And if jou replace the screen, the flexcable must be propperly fit. Before i assembley al, i first check if screen en touch are oke.
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would this item work for me them EBAY
I am comfortable opening the phone to fix it, for some reason cannot find the right part,
thank you.
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tkdsl said:
sleurhut said:
would this item work for me them EBAY
I am comfortable opening the phone to fix it, for some reason cannot find the right part,
thank you.
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It seems to be. I did it on a wizard and i know the HTC 8125 is the same one with a different housing.
I remember this kind off LCD picture. There is a dissasembly guide but you need a torx 4, plastic openingstools and a very tiny X screwdriver.
I use this kind off opening tool [URL="http://www.mobielbereikbaar.nl/Product.aspx?naam=Nokia+SRT-6+Opening+Tool+Origineel[/URL]
Other
If you want, you can replace display.
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were would I find the entire display to replace mine with , I only found the LCD on ebay for the about 41 dollars ?
I have the kit for the ipod repair not sure about the Trox 4 I will check today.
tkdsl said:
were would I find the entire display to replace mine with , I only found the LCD on ebay for the about 41 dollars ?
I have the kit for the ipod repair not sure about the Trox 4 I will check today.
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It is Torx5 i see
But here something from Hong Kong
This is a LCD witch tochscreen.
This is great, I will get that one and that should cover all I have the instructions allready. thank you.
Replacement LCD
you should check WWW.HTCLCD.COM they have it for $39 with the tools and in the usa
Hi
I bought this touchscreen on e-bay from a power seller and It worked.
I can use the touch again in my device.
Rgds
belize2004 said:
you should check WWW.HTCLCD.COM they have it for $39 with the tools and in the usa
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I got one from them.With instructions and tools!Worked fine.Install was easy
i have succesfully replaced the touch screen on my tmobile mda vario.
check that the ribbon cable is exactly the same as whats on your phone. the first touchscreen i got of ebay the ribbon cable was slightlly different and after assembling it didtn work, after getting another one with same ribbon cable, worked perfectly.
Note that you will have to solder the ribbon cable, a good soldering iron with a very fine tip will make it fairly easy. ribbon cable is very small so soldering can be a tad fidgity.
Ipod Repair
You might want to check out http://www.ipod-repair-guide.com for more information.
No need to buy the lcd seperate from the touchscreen and resistance weld the cables
veda_sticks said:
i have succesfully replaced the touch screen on my tmobile mda vario.
check that the ribbon cable is exactly the same as whats on your phone. the first touchscreen i got of ebay the ribbon cable was slightlly different and after assembling it didtn work, after getting another one with same ribbon cable, worked perfectly.
Note that you will have to solder the ribbon cable, a good soldering iron with a very fine tip will make it fairly easy. ribbon cable is very small so soldering can be a tad fidgity.
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I'd just go ahead and get the lcd screen with the digitizer. That soldering won't work unlest you can resistance weld the lcd ribbon cable and digitizer cable together and its only about $30 bucks on ebay now for them both together. Then you just get the repair manual, open the phone, swap the screen out and just plug it in and it works.
Is it easy to just change the touchscreen? how to do it?
Hi,
I had the same problem few month ago, and at that time the LCD screen was broken, and I had to change it by myself (with no big problems).
now I have a similar problem but just the touch screen is broken, I see that the price of just the touch screen is much cheaper that the whole LCD screen, but my doubt is:
How can I install just the touchscreen on th LCD,
I heard that you have to solder it.. but how? and is it easy?
is someone of you knows how to do it please post the istructions...
Luca
ohh... sorry, I sow just now that someone already answered to this questions...
I didnt see that there was a second page of the thread
anyone knows hot to replace the Touchscreen ?
if there is a guide or pictures is the best!
thanks
seclimar said:
anyone knows hot to replace the Touchscreen ?
if there is a guide or pictures is the best!
thanks
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I say if you are asking for instruction or pictures on how to replace a touch screen, you will not be able to do it yourself, it's a specialised techie job. I suggest replacement of the entire unit assembly - LCD+digitizer.
enigma is right.
Changing the digitizer is not an easy job. I recently had a "blind spot" in the middle of the digitizer, and I did not even think about changing it. Instead I obtained a LCD/digitizer unit from *bay for a bit above 20 Euros including postage (from China). Changing the LCD unit was done in 20 minutes all in all, and now my good old Wizard works fine again.
If you decide to buy a complete unit (I would really recommend this!), be shure to buy the right one, there are two types, one with a "gold ribbon", one with a "black ribbon". So, first you have to open your Wizard and look which type you need. Good luck.
htc housing
Hi guys, my trusty old wizard has finally fallen apart. the hain housing is craked even though the lcd and the phone itself is still in top condition. I am looking for a new housing so I can replace the old one and end up with a virtually new phone. Could someone point me to the right place please. I have been trawling the internet these last few days but because they have been out of production for that long, there does not appear to be any places I can get a housing to buy. Your help will be deeply appreciated.
Cheers.

Verizon Touch Pro 2 Digitizer?

Can someone help me find a replacement Digitizer?
I bought my phone off of eBay a while back and it had scratches on the screen, now I want a new screen. I thought about getting one from eBay, but someone told me that those were cheaply made and came from China. And that if I tried replacing one myself It could maybe not work correctly or I could get some particles in between the screens.
Is there a place that I can get it repaired?
Also my phone won't charge anymore unless I put it in a certain position...
i got mine from ebay recently. well, i got it for T7373 international version tp2 instead.
what i would advise is, avoid from getting those cheap digitizer. they work sucks with finger. now i only able to use my tp2 with either stylus or fingernail which is seriously terrible.
and i changed it all myself. weirdly is, the digitizer need some glue to glue it to the tp2. a bad experience i had anyway.
sending my set back to my distributor for cleaning up mess soon.
I bought a replacement verizon digitizer last week
https www dot gounlock dot com
Paid $22.00 plus $10 to ship

How to replace HTC Mozart glass / digitiser

I can't find any info on this, but it looks like it could be tricky to replace. I cracked my glass by dropping it onto stone, still works OK. You can pick up digitisers pretty cheap on ebay (£20 UK) but does anyone know how to replace? I read that they can be glued to the LCD?
Thanks
Google for the fixit website, if someone has done it there will be a tutorial, or you could follow the guide on here to upgrade your sd card....only because you have to take the phone fully apart. You need to check if the lcd is glued or like the iphone 4 resin. If they are a sealed unit you'd be better off getting the lcd/digitizer combo on ebay. trying to separate an lcd from the digitizer is asking for trouble imho.
I have ordered a digitiser, really hope the digitiser is not glued to the LCD, there is a big price difference. I'll let you know how I get on.
I bought a Mozart with wrecked digitizer and also want to repair it. The digitizer is on its way, so in a week i could tell you how difficult or maybe easy it is.
If you are faster, please post your experience.
I found this thread on xda.cn, and it seems that the lcd isnt glued on the digitizer, so lets hope so
hxxp://xxx.xda.cn/newshow.php?snid=2167
EDIT: sorry cantpost links, so must change the x's to t's and w's
I have got my digitiser now, looks brand new. Just need to find the time to replace, might upgrade the SD card at the same time.
Done
I did this with Andy's guide to help: http://lifeinthefastlaneok.wordpres...-7-mozart-sd-card-memory-upgrade/#comment-225
I used this guide to replace my digitiser (the glass) which I smashed. The good news is that the digitiser is not stuck to the LCD at all. I just bought a grade A digitiser off ebay for £20 which was pretty much perfect - glass was perfect with a couple of small marks on the back case, but basically like new.
There were a couple of differences to this guide:
- Had to replace a speaker type thing at the top of the digitiser that was not present on the new one. Came off quite easily, just stuck in.
- Had to remove the USB port of the old case back (if you are replacing that too) but that was just a couple of screws
- You dont have to split the PCB off if doing this, you just take off the black clips to take it apart and then remove the orange ribbon cable, it is a little tricky to get the new one in but OK.
I now have a phone as good as new, I didn't replace the SD at the same time but probably will do at some point when I can stand loosing all my data.
Found time today to replace the digitizer. I also used Andy's videos for instruction. And it's really not that hard. Pretty easy for someones first mobile phone repair.
Well done, I would add for anyone else needing to do this, be very careful not to touch the inside of the digitiser or the LCD when you have it apart! Also have a glasses cloth handy for removing any dust particles just before you put it back together.
I do have one strange thing however - before I had intermittent issues where I could not slide the screen up when locked for 10 seconds or so. No I have a slightly different issue when unlocking - it doesn't always let me press on the right hand 3 numbers on the PIN screen! So it seems the unlocking issue some people have is due to a hardware issue. My digitiser was second hand so I might ask for a replacement, but I can change my pin so that it is not an issue.
My Mozart touch-screen hardly works at all plus my wife's Mozart has a cracked digitizer glass (still working fine).
So silly me I took the plunge and ordered three cheap replacement digitizers via eBay (from Hong Hong). They arrived today and all are s**t useless.
When I opened the box I smelt the rat when I spied the HTC logo on each was blanked out on the outside of the plastic zip-lock bags (with what looked like black felt pen), plus each glass has minor blemishes/scratches. Comparing each with the digitizers I removed from my and my wife's phones, they have a different design of ribbon cable conductor layout plus there are indications the plastic moulding isn't as well finished in a couple of places. Either these are factory rejects or knock-off copies. Lesson learnt :-(
Anyway, I now need to buy genuine HTC parts.
Any pointers toward reliable sources appreciated, thanks.
KJ
I have bought some off ebay. The problem is that these are almost always from returned Mozart's which may well have been returned due to non responsive screens, which seems to be a very common problem.
I have had 2 off the same chap now, one is OK but not perfect, the other one didnt work at all.
I would just keep returning them until you get one that works.
Sometimes you will find new combined digitiser/LCD's on ebay too, these would be a better bet but cost more.
Can someone who as changed a screen on this phone using Andys guide, please tell me how easy or hard it was, and how long does it take??
And would be grateful if someone could give me a link to the correct digitizer for this phone....
I am in the UK and have been qouted 50 pounds at a phone shop for the to supply and fit screen...
Did you see my post?
There were a couple of differences to this (Andy's) guide:
- Had to replace a speaker type thing at the top of the digitiser that was not present on the new one. Came off quite easily, just stuck in.
- Had to remove the USB port of the old case back (if you are replacing that too) but that was just a couple of screws
- You dont have to split the PCB off if doing this, you just take off the black clips to take it apart and then remove the orange ribbon cable, it is a little tricky to get the new one in but OK.
The most tricky thing for me was getting all the dust off the LCD and the digitsier, as soon as you get it apart things start sticking to it like crazy. Have a clean glasses cloth around.
It takes about an hour on your first go. The main thing is to get the orange ribbon cablle in fully, it can be tricky - you need to get a good grip on it (fold it a little) and push it home quite hard, otherwise you get it all back together and find it doesn't work.
I have had 2 dodgy screens off ebay, £50 sounds OK if it is a brand new original HTC screen.
Or just search for 'htc mozart digitiser' on ebayt there are loads.
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I have bought some off ebay. The problem is that these are almost always from returned Mozart's which may well have been returned due to non responsive screens, which seems to be a very common problem.
I have had 2 off the same chap now, one is OK but not perfect, the other one didnt work at all.
I would just keep returning them until you get one that works.
Sometimes you will find new combined digitiser/LCD's on ebay too, these would be a better bet but cost more.
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Thank you for that. A close look at the ones I bought from china I'm sure now are removed from phones with faulty digitizers, then repackaged as new. One of the three had significant dust and dirt on the inside of the digitiser screen. I've requested a refund via PalPal disputes.
I've ordered some digitizers from ecell in the UK. I'm led to believe by them that these are genuine HTC factory supplied spares.
KJ
I just replaced my 4th screen (1 broke, 2 dodgy).
This one is perfect - as new condition and works perfectly, my last one was not responsive in some situations e.g. lock screen.
This is the one I got (UK)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130498971267?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Of course, your mileage may vary - some are probably good, some not. Replace it, if it doesn't work ask for another, etc.
My new digitizers arrived today from the uk. Horray they are genuine HTC spare parts properly packaged. The downside is they don't include the frame the glass sit in and is adhered to.
So I watched the official HTC Mozart disassembly video on youtube to see how to remove the existing digitizer glass from the frame - got it apart ok after heating the unit to soften the adhesives but it didn't come away entirely cleanly i.e some of the adhesive foam broke away and was left on the underside of the glass.
So... check on eBay and found sellers selling refurbished screen frames ready for a new glass to be attached.
Will update on progress once they arrive.
KJ
just ordered my digitiser today... wish me luck...lol
poolielad said:
just ordered my digitiser today... wish me luck...lol
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Well I am now buzzing... have just changed my screen at it works perfect.....
£50 they wanted at the shop...it cost me £13....
Just to let you know how easy this is to do........If I can do it, anyone can..
Did anyone find a reliable supply in the end? I just cracked my digitiser so looking to replace it...
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Also, how much have others paid? Don't want to be ripped off for some sub-standard part.
Hello everybody,
I m trying to replace the digitiser of a HTC Mozart too.
It is really easy to do, even the part where you have to take off the digitiser from the plastic frame.
But I have an issue, it is the second digitiser I am using ( from the same ebay shop ) and the digitiser is working inverted vertically! Really strange but it is like that.
As the mobile phone is started up, when I push on a left buton, it push on a right button ! On the key board, when I press on "P" it press on "A" ( i m using an Azerty layout, I assume it should be "Q" on your layout ).
It is really anyoing of course.
It is the second screen I received from the Ebay shop and same issue, I don't think the problem come from my side, but I just want to ask to you all if somebody have an idea or the same issue once.
fx.lagwagon said:
Hello everybody,
I m trying to replace the digitiser of a HTC Mozart too.
It is really easy to do, even the part where you have to take off the digitiser from the plastic frame.
But I have an issue, it is the second digitiser I am using ( from the same ebay shop ) and the digitiser is working inverted vertically! Really strange but it is like that.
As the mobile phone is started up, when I push on a left buton, it push on a right button ! On the key board, when I press on "P" it press on "A" ( i m using an Azerty layout, I assume it should be "Q" on your layout ).
It is really anyoing of course.
It is the second screen I received from the Ebay shop and same issue, I don't think the problem come from my side, but I just want to ask to you all if somebody have an idea or the same issue once.
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Mate, I had the same problem. However it seems no one was able to help me either.
I also purchased a digitizer from Ebay for my Mozart - the exact same inverted issue occurred with me. I wasn't able to find a solution.
I'm in Australia with a T8697 model. The digitizer I received from Ebay had a circle around the windows button at the bottom - This was not on my original screen.
In the end, I purchased a digitizer from an Australian business. Cost double the Ebay digitizer did, so I hope it works... Haven't received it yet, but I'll let you know when I put it in.
What model Mozart do you own?

Can someone confirm this is a LCD/digitizer issue?

Hey there, here is an image of my gf's phone (my old one!) which i recently dropped quite hard onto concrete from about 4ft high. As you can see it's slowly dying, the pink-ish band has been coming down gradually over the past 24 hours.
My plan is to find a replacement LCD/digitiser screen and fit it to the phone. Will I need a new glass cover also? Has anyone else ever seen this and successfully repaired it?
Thanks!
weezul said:
Hey there, here is an image of my gf's phone (my old one!) which i recently dropped quite hard onto concrete from about 4ft high. As you can see it's slowly dying, the pink-ish band has been coming down gradually over the past 24 hours.
My plan is to find a replacement LCD/digitiser screen and fit it to the phone. Will I need a new glass cover also? Has anyone else ever seen this and successfully repaired it?
Thanks!
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If I'm correct is a screen problem
Definitely the digitizer.....
that is broken. Bought a replacement on ebay, about 100 dollars. Came as one unit, front w/glass, digitizer and connector tool and screwdriver. Fairly easy to replace. Look at youtube videos. That helps.
Be sure you get the right one. My softkeys are erratic at times. Might be the versoin that is wrong.
Any confirmation om that will be appriciated w or wo any hints to correct that.
thanks guys, gonna look for a kit now. Does anyone know if I can buy a second phone with for example, bad motherboard, and lift the whole screen and stuff from that one?
my pack arrived today, but there's a big plastic thing same shape as the screen, but like a big sticker with different cut outs. Is this the digitizer? Do I have to break open the fresh front panel? All the guides I've seen suggest otherwise, but I can't figure out for the life of me where it goes :/
just in case anyone was wondering... i never used the sticker thing. I followed iFixit directions and the phone is good as new. a snazzy white/blue hybrid!

Anyone have a Padfone S Plus they're looking to sell?

Due to a workplace accident I ended up smashing the screen of my Padfone S Plus. I replaced the screen myself which didn't quite go to plan as I must have damaged the digitizer somehow. I ended up getting another screen and digitizer and got it fitted at a phone repair shop. I've now got a repaired screen which I can barely use without docking it in the tablet as the touchscreen is just sluggish. Just wondering if anyone has one they are looking to offload.
Thanks
fmflex said:
Due to a workplace accident I ended up smashing the screen of my Padfone S Plus. I replaced the screen myself which didn't quite go to plan as I must have damaged the digitizer somehow. I ended up getting another screen and digitizer and got it fitted at a phone repair shop. I've now got a repaired screen which I can barely use without docking it in the tablet as the touchscreen is just sluggish. Just wondering if anyone has one they are looking to offload.
Thanks
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I m interested to buy your old phone. check your email.

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