so tell me this what can I expect if I don't use the adhesive as suggested because my cracked digitizer it's making my phone go bananas...I have all my parts just my adhesive is set to be received towards the end of March...I wanna change it now and add the adhesive later one it arrives is this a bad idea?
My glass screen cracked and now only shows pretty colored lines when powered. Does the digitizer include the glass? Or what do I need to get the glass and the screen? Thanks!!
@atvguy1964 If the outer glass is cracked you will need a replacement glass touch screen digitizer. If the display is also damaged (discoloration), then the LCD screen will also need to be replaced. Both the touch screen digitizer and LCD screens are available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
I understand that there are two different size ribbons a thick one and a smaller one when it comes to Digitizer replacements. How do I know which one i need when i have to replace my broken screen??? Thanks in advance!
@blackdustsixtysix Touch screen cables are the same, it is the LCD screen you are thinking of - one wide flex and the normal flex. The touch screens are the same for all Evo 4G models (wide and regular).
@RepairsUniverse If I am understanding you correctly that all the touch screens are the same then how do i know whether i should get a wide flex or normal flex ribbon for the replacement LCD?
@blackdustsixtysix Sadly no reliable method is known to us besides physically measuring the size of the flex cable itself. The exact measurements can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
@blackdustsixtysix It is highly suggested if replacing the touch screen digitizer. If only replacing the LCD screen it is normally not required, but suggested, just to be sure you can seat the screen properly.
Did everything exactly as shown. and everything went together perfectly. Now when I turn on the phone I get a quick vibrate like it is turning on and thats it. Does not turn on at all. If I take out the battery and then put it back in i get the quick vibrate when turning on and thats it.Any thoughts. Phone just had cracked glass but was working fine before i changed the glass. Redid all connections twice as well.
@lookwithus Possible the LCD screen was damaged during the repair. You can try calling the phone while it sounds "powered on", just to see if it is the display that is not functioning, or if the whole device is not staying on.
@kwaidonjin You will need to follow this video to remove the old touch screen digitizer and replace it. Replacement screens for the Evo 4G can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
@tosmooth6 I would suggest taking a look at the connection from the LCD screen to the motherboard. If that appears fine, I would check the LCD screen itself for damage or a ripped flex cable.
What does it mean when I turn the phone back on and all i get is a white screen. It's lit up and all, and I can hear the sounds of the phone booting up and text messages received but still all I get is a white screen?
@blilley2190 It would depend. What is the history of the device, water damage, replaced LCD screen, etc? Normally this would indicate either a bad connection from the LCD screen to the motherboard or the LCD screen has been damaged.
@RepairsUniverse -- no water damage or anything along those lines, I replaced the screen digitizer (as in your video). I put everything back together and turned it on and still received a white screen. Would fingerprints on any of the ribbons be an issue?
@blilley2190 I see. Fingerprints? Not at all. If layers of the LCD were peeled back during the replacement of the touch screen, that can cause the issue. A rip in the cable or loose connection can also cause the same issue as well.
@blilley2190 The tape is not totally necessary, as long as a good connection is made. It is useful to be sure the connection stays in place during the rest of reassembly though.
after i put i put my new screen on and the phone back together all i get when i turn it on is a black screen but the lights that are around the screen turn on and the phone appears like it is on but no picture appears on the screen could you help.?
@PanicR3AP3R Normally this is either caused by a bad LCD connection, or damage to the LCD screen itself. I would suggest disassembling to the motherboard and checking the LCD connection for either a loose connection or damage.
@PanicR3AP3R make sure that the ribbon cable is all the way into the slot and put all your srews back in place make sure everything is tight, it happend to me too and thats all i kept doing and finally it worked.
My screen was shattered from the top left corner about halfway down the screen. I put scotch tape over all of the cracks so the glass would stay -somewhat- intact when trying to remove the screen. It took a long time. Probably close to 20-30 minutes to remove the shattered glass. I actually used my fingernail to go around everywhere that wasn't shattered first and then used a thin guitar pick to hold it apart while I worked with the shattered part. Just be patient, it will come off!
whats wrong with my digitizer? theres like one spot across the screen thats unresponsive but when i turn it sideways to use the keyboard when i press a letter thats on that line it presses another one as if its un calibrated and also the digitizer can be pushed in a little bit is it loose?
@G10DB What normally happens is that the touch screen digitizer will come in contact with the LCD screen, making the screen think another button is being pressed. I would suggest re-seating the digitizer with new adhesive that gives the touch screen proper lift from the LCD screen.
Caution people! Adhesive was super strong. My LCD is history as well after struggling with the digitizer adhesive. Be extra careful popping the screen out. Heating the screen adhesive may have helped. Back up all your information before you try this repair.
Nice video but just to help you and everyone out there when prying apart the screen from the LCD take a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting to the front for about 15 seconds this gets the adhesive softer to work with so you don't risk the chance of doing more damage to the phone then what is already done. It splits apart a lot easier.
@joes6autos Great addition. Thank you. Just be sure not too heat the LCD screen too much, as it can be damaged. Always better to reheat multiple times if needed.
im not sure if this is the right tutorial or not, but i want to confirm it. I dropped my phone a few times and my htc evo shift 4g touch input isnt working even when took the battery out and put it back in and turned it on. do you guys have the part i need specifically for my phone on the site, because sometimes people get the evo and the evo shift mixed up
@XxMangaNerdxX This tutorial is for the Evo 4G. We do have a full take apart guide for the Evo Shift, as well as all the parts required. The video can be found in our channel. The replacement parts and screens can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
The "little bit of adhesive" proved to be a ton of adhesive. I went nice and slow and CRACK, now not only do I have to replace the digitizer, but the actual LCD screen is FUBAR. When the digitizer cracked it took out the lcd behind it. Now, where's the video to replace both? and parts?
@n8daniel Sorry to hear about that. Normally this can be done without heat, however it is helpful at times to loosen the adhesive a bit. We do have a video up for the LCD screen replacement as well. Parts can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. Take note that there are two types of LCD screens - Wide flex and normal flex.
Was going great until the "a bit of adhesive" part for removing the glass digitizer. My 4G had the glass cemented all around the edges with a lot of adhesive and prying it off took a knife rather than a plastic pry tool. Otherwise, great tutorial. Thanks.
@Sleestakistan Glad to hear you were able to remove it. Heat works great to soften the adhesive, you can then use a plastic pry tool with a bit more ease. No problem at all!
@Sleestakistan OK, so I just saw the written instructions on Repair Universe, and they say to use a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive prior to prying off the glass. That would have been a nice bit of info to have before I did this. If it's in your video, I just missed it I guess.
Thanks for posting. I have lots of dust under my glass (including the top left corner that seems to be common) and this looks like a good way to get in there and clean it out.
@Djmerclis If you remove the back cover from the EVO you can check the width of the flex. This is the easiest way to be 100% you order the correct replacement screen. We have both screen replacements at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
Thankyou!!! Though I would suggest making a video with an already broken one because getting my cracked all over digitizer off took 10 more minutes not to mention thinking i was completely destroying the phone with the sounds while prying it off. There was probably a much easier way.
@dixielilys Removing a cracked touch screen is a bit of a pain, but there is not secret to remove them. Just time, patients, and sometimes heat. In fact, 10 minutes is not too bad for removing a severely cracked screen. Thank you for your input and we will attempt to do more videos with damaged screens.
@ventricle1 The Evo 4G only has one size glass touch screen digitizer flex cable. There are other Evo models however which use different sized flex cables, including the Evo Shift. The LCD screen on the Evo 4G does have 2 different sized flex cables.
@Greyfox404 If the image behind the glass is fine (this is the LCD screen) then you will only need to replace the glass touch screen digitizer. This is just a glass cover with touch sensors fused onto it. These can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
@Greyfox404 This is the front bezel touch screen housing. It is part of the main housing that is pretty simple to replace. These are also available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
@TheCatracho908 It will depend on where the break is and if the connector is still usable/reliable. If it is a jaw connector on the motherboard and you cannot get a good connection then a motherboard replacement would be needed.
@Just2Cut3Tany Yes, the Evo 4G uses T5 Torx screws. Stating it was a T4 was an error in the video. However, depending on the quality of the screwdriver, sometimes T4's can be used without stripping.
ok so i used on of ur guys videos about a yr ago to fix the headphone jack on my ipod and it worked great now im back again because i stepped on my phone n broke the screen i just ordered my parts but what i gotta ask is after u take out the broken screen do u need to buy more adhesive or can u use something else???
@courtneywrol123 Yes, we always suggest new adhesive, it makes for a better seal. You can attempt to reuse the old adhesive but it usually makes for a sloppy repair. If you are looking for good adhesive, check out the adhesive at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. We have used it for years without any complaint.
@debora5647 More heat may have made this easier. Warming it correctly and adding constant heat makes it quite simple in most cases. Sometimes VERY cracked screens can be a bit tedious but it is the the same process. Glad to hear the rest of your repair went smoothly.
Ok so I followed all the instructions, I put it all back together and now the screen isn't lighting up at all. It's vibrating when it's turning on and I can see the notification light etc. Just no screen :( What should I look for?
@qpidsangel Normally this is just a connection issue. I would suggest making sure the LCD flex cable and connection are secure and not damaged. Check for small rips on the flex cable, etc. If it appears to be fully in place and still no display, contact the merchant for more detailed troubleshooting.
@emgizzy Yes. Just one version of touch screen digitizer for the Evo 4G so you don't have to worry about compatibility or versions. We have this replacement part at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
Instructions were excellent, but digitizer is much harder to remove from adhesive than it looks. make sure you buy a quality pry tool. I cracked my old digitizer and ruined my cheap piece of crap pry tool during removal. Otherwise clear cut instructions. Thanks ;)
What about re-installation? Like putting the ribbon cables back in. Also the little plastic buttons attached to the bottom of the screen. They have to be moved to the new one. Any suggestions?
@vision239 To feed the cable through, line it up correctly and SLOWLY feed it fully through. Be sure not to twist or put too much pressure on the cable. As for the buttons, they have small elastic loops that snap over parts of the housing. Take mental notes of everything you remove and how it is removed because it is installed the exact same way.
@DaSouf79 Removing the touch screen from the housing assembly? Be sure it is heated very well and get in there with a pry tool (plastic preferably). May be required to reheat a few times, just take your time with it.
@gdlkb123 Yes, that works great, also helps with a shattered screen. You can do it as shown in the video in most cases, just don't put too much pressure on the LCD screen. Heating may work better for you, just don't use too much. Quick movements.
@RepairsUniverse Thank you i just got done and because my safe pry tool broke it was really difficult i ended up prying the adhesive up i think someone did this before me because first there was a screw missing and the adhesive isnt like whats shown here thanks again!
@lilpecky540 You are referring to the LCD screen, that video can be found in out channel and the replacement part can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
@honkbob Put packing tape over the screen to hold the glass shards and use a flat-edged exacto blade to pry near the speaker grill and move outwards. Being gentle to pry it up, you'll find a thick piece of plastic (digitizer) under the glass only a little larger than the physical LCD size. Once you reach this piece of plastic, use it to carefully pull the rest of your glass up. Be sure to use a little bit of heat to soften the adhesive. Once off, carefully remove remaining fragments of glass.
@RepairsUniverse I have a very tiny horizontal 'dead' zone on my phone. It's not crippling, but sometimes it is a pain when I go to 'touch' things, but I can't. Could this be an issue with the ribbon not being seated 100% correctly?
@cuntryblk Sounds like a connection issue. Are the screws stripped? You will either need to use a screw extractor to remove the screw, or use a small drill bit to drill out the screw and remove. These are your two easiest options.
@WHYSOSERIOUSIST - There is only one version of the touch screen on the Evo. It is possible the connection is not fully in place. This is the most common issue. If the cable is in place and inspected for damage, then it is possible it is a faulty digitizer.
you can carefully pull off the old black adhesive strip from the old glass and apply it to the new one. its tricky cause it gets all curled up on you but its strong and doesn't tear easy and its sticky enough to be used again. worked fine on my evo. just be sure to get all the glass pieces off of it.
@vinnysf Yes you can sometimes use the old adhesive, but can be a hassle. This is why we suggest getting new adhesive strips you can cut properly to size. This gives it the best "seat" possible.
@cuteemmerz i have the same problem.. did everything like 10 times and still my screen is black..everything else works ..im getting calls and messages but no pictures.. i followed everything step by step and it went smoothly .. i dont know what happened
@strtslpr What happened with me is glass had shattered so much that while removing the glass I ruined the LCD, and the prong it goes into on the motherboard was bent. My advice is be very careful while doing this. My $10 screen costed me a board and a LCD, but it was due to me not being careful enough and handling my phone delicately. Make sure all the flex ribbons are in place and nothing is bent on your motherboard.
Nice video. Is there adhesive or some sort of chassis holding the screen onto the body? Just wondering because I bought a screen once for my old iPhone, and it didn't have the chassis which I then realized I had to buy a screen with the chassis attached.
@nimbuskid Yes, the touch screen is attached to the "front bezel touch screen housing" using adhesive. You can remove the touch screen easily from the housing (assuming the housing was not damaged as well) and attach your new touch screen with no issue. You must use adhesive to hold the screen in place however. You can find this and other Evo replacement parts at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
Hi - thanks for the video. I went through this process, turned the phone on, and the screen is just bright white. No image??? Any thoughts on where I screwed up?
@slem311 Could be a few things. First i would check the LCD screens flex ribbon cable and connection, the smallest thing can cause some major issues like white screen. Another possibility is the LCD screen itself is faulty, which is possible, but more likely that a ribbon is damaged or the connection is off. Only way to tell is to open your Evo back up. Good luck!
Hi, I just want to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!. Not only did I fix my cracked screen, I'm buying an EVO with a broken screen, so I can fix one for my g/f. Your video explained exactly what I needed to know to make the repair and my phone works as good as new.
@jgunslingerj No problem! Glad we could help. That is a great way to get a phone cheap, especially when you are comfortable with the repair. Good luck!
Thanks for the video, it allowed me to do this myself. One thing though, the top art of the digitizer seems to be dead... like where the notification area is. I can't pull down the notification bar anymore. Could this be a bad connection of the ribbon, or could it actually be a fault of the digitizer itself? Otherwise it seems accurate and working perfectly.
@MrS4t0V No problem! Sounds like it could be a connection issue, double check it, also carefully examine the flex cable and make sure there are no issues with it, especially because the Evo's is so long. If the flex and connection is good, it could be a faulty digitizer. Good luck!
@RepairsUniverse Check my video response. I did examine the cable, that was what I was hoping the problem was, but no dice. I ran a test using the dev tools included in the CM7 ROM and it gives a good demonstration of what's going on with the digitizer.
Thanks I found it....i apoloqize for asking so many questions but just wanna be accurate about everything...so once I cut the adhesive juss simply and it'll stay? And where exactly should I apply
How does the Digitizer connect to the phone? I bought the digitizer and lcd screen and I plan on buying the screen housing as mine is a bit chipped up from not using a safe pry tool(have one now). Does the housing have an adhesive holding the digitizer in?. Mine seems to fall off quite easily with the old housing. Also do you have more of the torque 5 screws and the Philips screw for sale? Looking for original parts so I still am in warranty.
@MrGerardoVega We recommend using the adhesive strips available in the "Repair Tools" section on the RepairsUniverse (dot) com website. These are the correct thickness for the EVO.
quick question though. my touch screen is cracked, so i know i have to replace that.
my lcd screen has horizontal static lines going up and down screen. do i need to replace my lcd screen as well or is there other problems with the phone? i got it from a friend who dropped it pretty damn good.
never mind I could not take that digitizer anymore so I went ahead an swapped it out...works fine adhesive is not necessary
jawgastyle 1 day ago
so tell me this what can I expect if I don't use the adhesive as suggested because my cracked digitizer it's making my phone go bananas...I have all my parts just my adhesive is set to be received towards the end of March...I wanna change it now and add the adhesive later one it arrives is this a bad idea?
jawgastyle 1 day ago
HTC Merge Repair screen tutorial ??
TRANFOR94 5 days ago
@TRANFOR94 One should be uploaded shortly. Within the next 24 hours.
RepairsUniverse 3 days ago
@RepairUniverse where do I get the adhesive?
jawgastyle 1 week ago
@jawgastyle Adhesive strips can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 1 week ago
My glass screen cracked and now only shows pretty colored lines when powered. Does the digitizer include the glass? Or what do I need to get the glass and the screen? Thanks!!
atvguy1964 2 weeks ago
@atvguy1964 If the outer glass is cracked you will need a replacement glass touch screen digitizer. If the display is also damaged (discoloration), then the LCD screen will also need to be replaced. Both the touch screen digitizer and LCD screens are available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 2 weeks ago
I understand that there are two different size ribbons a thick one and a smaller one when it comes to Digitizer replacements. How do I know which one i need when i have to replace my broken screen??? Thanks in advance!
blackdustsixtysix 3 weeks ago
@blackdustsixtysix Touch screen cables are the same, it is the LCD screen you are thinking of - one wide flex and the normal flex. The touch screens are the same for all Evo 4G models (wide and regular).
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
@RepairsUniverse If I am understanding you correctly that all the touch screens are the same then how do i know whether i should get a wide flex or normal flex ribbon for the replacement LCD?
blackdustsixtysix 3 weeks ago
@blackdustsixtysix Sadly no reliable method is known to us besides physically measuring the size of the flex cable itself. The exact measurements can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
@RepairsUniverse That is unfortunate. You've been very helpful. Thanks!
blackdustsixtysix 3 weeks ago
@blackdustsixtysix Yes, it is a bit of a pain. But every other method we have tried has been very inconsistent.
No problem at all, let us know if you have any further questions.
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
@RepairsUniverse Actually, I do have an additional question. Is getting new adhesive necessary for this repair?
blackdustsixtysix 3 weeks ago
@blackdustsixtysix It is highly suggested if replacing the touch screen digitizer. If only replacing the LCD screen it is normally not required, but suggested, just to be sure you can seat the screen properly.
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
do you know which ribbon cable is the digitizer?
BYDFS1996 3 weeks ago
@BYDFS1996 The touch screen digitize flex cable can be seen at 2:30 in the video.
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
Did everything exactly as shown. and everything went together perfectly. Now when I turn on the phone I get a quick vibrate like it is turning on and thats it. Does not turn on at all. If I take out the battery and then put it back in i get the quick vibrate when turning on and thats it.Any thoughts. Phone just had cracked glass but was working fine before i changed the glass. Redid all connections twice as well.
lookwithus 3 weeks ago
@lookwithus Possible the LCD screen was damaged during the repair. You can try calling the phone while it sounds "powered on", just to see if it is the display that is not functioning, or if the whole device is not staying on.
RepairsUniverse 3 weeks ago
Awesome Video! Got my horribly cracked screen replaced in less than 30 min. Looks good as new!
falesk 4 weeks ago
@falesk Great work! Glad the video could help.
RepairsUniverse 4 weeks ago
what if your screen is shattered, how do you take it out???
kwaidonjin 4 weeks ago
@kwaidonjin You will need to follow this video to remove the old touch screen digitizer and replace it. Replacement screens for the Evo 4G can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 4 weeks ago
Just replaced my touch screen today! My phone is back to normal
MrFootball1234 1 month ago
@MrFootball1234 Great job on your repair!
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
I did everything and I have a blank screen, what do I do
tosmooth6 1 month ago
@tosmooth6 I would suggest taking a look at the connection from the LCD screen to the motherboard. If that appears fine, I would check the LCD screen itself for damage or a ripped flex cable.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
What does it mean when I turn the phone back on and all i get is a white screen. It's lit up and all, and I can hear the sounds of the phone booting up and text messages received but still all I get is a white screen?
blilley2190 1 month ago
@blilley2190 It would depend. What is the history of the device, water damage, replaced LCD screen, etc? Normally this would indicate either a bad connection from the LCD screen to the motherboard or the LCD screen has been damaged.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
@RepairsUniverse -- no water damage or anything along those lines, I replaced the screen digitizer (as in your video). I put everything back together and turned it on and still received a white screen. Would fingerprints on any of the ribbons be an issue?
blilley2190 1 month ago
@blilley2190 I see. Fingerprints? Not at all. If layers of the LCD were peeled back during the replacement of the touch screen, that can cause the issue. A rip in the cable or loose connection can also cause the same issue as well.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
@RepairsUniverse does the tape that was covering the ribbons need to be put back over them when reassembling?
blilley2190 1 month ago
@blilley2190 The tape is not totally necessary, as long as a good connection is made. It is useful to be sure the connection stays in place during the rest of reassembly though.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
after i put i put my new screen on and the phone back together all i get when i turn it on is a black screen but the lights that are around the screen turn on and the phone appears like it is on but no picture appears on the screen could you help.?
PanicR3AP3R 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@PanicR3AP3R Normally this is either caused by a bad LCD connection, or damage to the LCD screen itself. I would suggest disassembling to the motherboard and checking the LCD connection for either a loose connection or damage.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
@PanicR3AP3R make sure that the ribbon cable is all the way into the slot and put all your srews back in place make sure everything is tight, it happend to me too and thats all i kept doing and finally it worked.
yoyoskillz69 1 month ago
My screen was shattered from the top left corner about halfway down the screen. I put scotch tape over all of the cracks so the glass would stay -somewhat- intact when trying to remove the screen. It took a long time. Probably close to 20-30 minutes to remove the shattered glass. I actually used my fingernail to go around everywhere that wasn't shattered first and then used a thin guitar pick to hold it apart while I worked with the shattered part. Just be patient, it will come off!
MDJBK 1 month ago
@MDJBK Great advice. With cracked glass you must be patient.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
whats wrong with my digitizer? theres like one spot across the screen thats unresponsive but when i turn it sideways to use the keyboard when i press a letter thats on that line it presses another one as if its un calibrated and also the digitizer can be pushed in a little bit is it loose?
G10DB 1 month ago
@G10DB What normally happens is that the touch screen digitizer will come in contact with the LCD screen, making the screen think another button is being pressed. I would suggest re-seating the digitizer with new adhesive that gives the touch screen proper lift from the LCD screen.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
Caution people! Adhesive was super strong. My LCD is history as well after struggling with the digitizer adhesive. Be extra careful popping the screen out. Heating the screen adhesive may have helped. Back up all your information before you try this repair.
mobrien888 1 month ago
How can I tell if my HTC EVO is a wide flex pin or narrow pin without taking it apart? Thanks
achmephoneleads 1 month ago
@achmephoneleads Sadly we have not found a reliable method of determining the LCD flex cable version. The only sure way is to physically measure it.
RepairsUniverse 1 month ago
Nice video but just to help you and everyone out there when prying apart the screen from the LCD take a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting to the front for about 15 seconds this gets the adhesive softer to work with so you don't risk the chance of doing more damage to the phone then what is already done. It splits apart a lot easier.
joes6autos 2 months ago
@joes6autos Great addition. Thank you. Just be sure not too heat the LCD screen too much, as it can be damaged. Always better to reheat multiple times if needed.
RepairsUniverse 2 months ago
im not sure if this is the right tutorial or not, but i want to confirm it. I dropped my phone a few times and my htc evo shift 4g touch input isnt working even when took the battery out and put it back in and turned it on. do you guys have the part i need specifically for my phone on the site, because sometimes people get the evo and the evo shift mixed up
XxMangaNerdxX 2 months ago
@XxMangaNerdxX This tutorial is for the Evo 4G. We do have a full take apart guide for the Evo Shift, as well as all the parts required. The video can be found in our channel. The replacement parts and screens can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 2 months ago
The "little bit of adhesive" proved to be a ton of adhesive. I went nice and slow and CRACK, now not only do I have to replace the digitizer, but the actual LCD screen is FUBAR. When the digitizer cracked it took out the lcd behind it. Now, where's the video to replace both? and parts?
n8daniel 2 months ago
@n8daniel Sorry to hear about that. Normally this can be done without heat, however it is helpful at times to loosen the adhesive a bit. We do have a video up for the LCD screen replacement as well. Parts can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. Take note that there are two types of LCD screens - Wide flex and normal flex.
RepairsUniverse 2 months ago
Was going great until the "a bit of adhesive" part for removing the glass digitizer. My 4G had the glass cemented all around the edges with a lot of adhesive and prying it off took a knife rather than a plastic pry tool. Otherwise, great tutorial. Thanks.
Sleestakistan 2 months ago
@Sleestakistan Glad to hear you were able to remove it. Heat works great to soften the adhesive, you can then use a plastic pry tool with a bit more ease. No problem at all!
RepairsUniverse 2 months ago
@Sleestakistan OK, so I just saw the written instructions on Repair Universe, and they say to use a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive prior to prying off the glass. That would have been a nice bit of info to have before I did this. If it's in your video, I just missed it I guess.
Sleestakistan 2 months ago
Thanks for posting. I have lots of dust under my glass (including the top left corner that seems to be common) and this looks like a good way to get in there and clean it out.
Surannhealz 2 months ago
@Surannhealz No problem at all. This is the safest way to remove the digitizer and clean it up. Good luck!
RepairsUniverse 2 months ago
Hey, how can I find out which screen my HTC Evo 4G takes? Is the flex strip narrow or wide?
Djmerclis 3 months ago
@Djmerclis If you remove the back cover from the EVO you can check the width of the flex. This is the easiest way to be 100% you order the correct replacement screen. We have both screen replacements at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
Hey, how do I know if my HTC Evo 4G has a narrow or wide flex cable? How can you tell?
Djmerclis 3 months ago
How do i figure out what HTC EVO 4g model I have? it says PC36100 is that the right number?
Greyfox404 3 months ago
@Greyfox404 There is only one type of EVO 4G.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
Thankyou!!! Though I would suggest making a video with an already broken one because getting my cracked all over digitizer off took 10 more minutes not to mention thinking i was completely destroying the phone with the sounds while prying it off. There was probably a much easier way.
dixielilys 3 months ago
@dixielilys Removing a cracked touch screen is a bit of a pain, but there is not secret to remove them. Just time, patients, and sometimes heat. In fact, 10 minutes is not too bad for removing a severely cracked screen. Thank you for your input and we will attempt to do more videos with damaged screens.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
do they make more than one evo screen with different size ribbon cables.
ventricle1 3 months ago
@ventricle1 The Evo 4G only has one size glass touch screen digitizer flex cable. There are other Evo models however which use different sized flex cables, including the Evo Shift. The LCD screen on the Evo 4G does have 2 different sized flex cables.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
I broke my touch screen digitizer. I purchsed another one. What type of adhesive should I use when I install the digitizer?
theRAGECOACH 3 months ago
@theRAGECOACH We suggest the adhesive available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. We have used this for many years and has never failed.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
mt HTC EVO 4g has its screen crack... What do I need to replace?
I know it sounds stupid but really, do I have just buy the glass cover or something else?
Greyfox404 3 months ago
@Greyfox404 If the image behind the glass is fine (this is the LCD screen) then you will only need to replace the glass touch screen digitizer. This is just a glass cover with touch sensors fused onto it. These can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
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The plastic around the glass screen also badly damaged.
Greyfox404 3 months ago
@Greyfox404 This is the front bezel touch screen housing. It is part of the main housing that is pretty simple to replace. These are also available at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
So i just purchased a scrren nd the lcd screen.... is it suppose to have small flex cables?
Just2Cut3Tany 3 months ago
@Just2Cut3Tany Yes, the LCD screen especially has a very small, stubby flex cable.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
What happens if one of the jaw press things breaks?
TheCatracho908 3 months ago
@TheCatracho908 It will depend on where the break is and if the connector is still usable/reliable. If it is a jaw connector on the motherboard and you cannot get a good connection then a motherboard replacement would be needed.
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
THANKS SO MUCH. I could have figured it out but i did not want to mess it up seeing as its an expensive phone. THANK YOU!!!
artie2099 3 months ago
@artie2099 No problem at all!
RepairsUniverse 3 months ago
Can i used an t5 torx?
Just2Cut3Tany 4 months ago
@Just2Cut3Tany Yes, the Evo 4G uses T5 Torx screws. Stating it was a T4 was an error in the video. However, depending on the quality of the screwdriver, sometimes T4's can be used without stripping.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
ok so i used on of ur guys videos about a yr ago to fix the headphone jack on my ipod and it worked great now im back again because i stepped on my phone n broke the screen i just ordered my parts but what i gotta ask is after u take out the broken screen do u need to buy more adhesive or can u use something else???
courtneywrol123 4 months ago
@courtneywrol123 Yes, we always suggest new adhesive, it makes for a better seal. You can attempt to reuse the old adhesive but it usually makes for a sloppy repair. If you are looking for good adhesive, check out the adhesive at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. We have used it for years without any complaint.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
not as simple as it looks to remove the screen when its cracked. i cracked my housing a little but other than that awesome!
debora5647 4 months ago
@debora5647 More heat may have made this easier. Warming it correctly and adding constant heat makes it quite simple in most cases. Sometimes VERY cracked screens can be a bit tedious but it is the the same process. Glad to hear the rest of your repair went smoothly.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
Ok so I followed all the instructions, I put it all back together and now the screen isn't lighting up at all. It's vibrating when it's turning on and I can see the notification light etc. Just no screen :( What should I look for?
qpidsangel 4 months ago
@qpidsangel Normally this is just a connection issue. I would suggest making sure the LCD flex cable and connection are secure and not damaged. Check for small rips on the flex cable, etc. If it appears to be fully in place and still no display, contact the merchant for more detailed troubleshooting.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
@qpidsangel hey did you find a way to fix your backlighting on ur evo 4g mine is the same
ashash4tube 3 months ago
I just cracked the glass on my phone. I was looking up replacement parts. Is there only one model of replacement glass/ digitizer?
emgizzy 4 months ago
@emgizzy Yes. Just one version of touch screen digitizer for the Evo 4G so you don't have to worry about compatibility or versions. We have this replacement part at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
is there a way to tell which part you need?
emgizzy 4 months ago
@emgizzy Yes, what is the issue with your phone?
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
Instructions were excellent, but digitizer is much harder to remove from adhesive than it looks. make sure you buy a quality pry tool. I cracked my old digitizer and ruined my cheap piece of crap pry tool during removal. Otherwise clear cut instructions. Thanks ;)
rpryor15 4 months ago
What about re-installation? Like putting the ribbon cables back in. Also the little plastic buttons attached to the bottom of the screen. They have to be moved to the new one. Any suggestions?
vision239 4 months ago
@vision239 To feed the cable through, line it up correctly and SLOWLY feed it fully through. Be sure not to twist or put too much pressure on the cable. As for the buttons, they have small elastic loops that snap over parts of the housing. Take mental notes of everything you remove and how it is removed because it is installed the exact same way.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
issues with the glass removal...any suggestions????
DaSouf79 4 months ago
@DaSouf79 Removing the touch screen from the housing assembly? Be sure it is heated very well and get in there with a pry tool (plastic preferably). May be required to reheat a few times, just take your time with it.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
what about heating the digi to remove it from the lcd with out braking the lcd???
gdlkb123 4 months ago
@gdlkb123 Yes, that works great, also helps with a shattered screen. You can do it as shown in the video in most cases, just don't put too much pressure on the LCD screen. Heating may work better for you, just don't use too much. Quick movements.
RepairsUniverse 4 months ago
shatter the screen into a million tiny pieces then show me how to replace THAT :(
NCQueen09 5 months ago
@NCQueen09 Takes a bit more time, patients, and a steady hand. The procedure is identical however.
RepairsUniverse 5 months ago
Thank you very helpfull video!
BennyBlancs1 5 months ago
@BennyBlancs1 No problem at all, glad you found the video useful!
RepairsUniverse 5 months ago
Thanks for this video it helped a lot. Wish I had clean area to work with though, since i think some dirt got in there.
DoctorDoubleX 6 months ago
@DoctorDoubleX No problem at all. Yeah its always best to stay clean and organized to avoid having to do it twice because of dust or dirt.
RepairsUniverse 5 months ago
is the screws torx? and wat size? thanks
keithryan1025 6 months ago
@keithryan1025 Yes, it is a Torx T-5.
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
@RepairsUniverse Thank you i just got done and because my safe pry tool broke it was really difficult i ended up prying the adhesive up i think someone did this before me because first there was a screw missing and the adhesive isnt like whats shown here thanks again!
keithryan1025 6 months ago
@keithryan1025 No problem. Yeah, sounds like someone had disassembled before, but that can make it easier at times.
RepairsUniverse 5 months ago
@RepairsUniverse In the video you say T4 which is it?
jaden1592 5 months ago
@jaden1592 In the video we made an error, the correct Torx is the T-5.
RepairsUniverse 5 months ago
great review
ktownanthem 6 months ago
@ktownanthem Thank you, glad you found the video useful!
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
what about if my MAIN screen broke, not the one you removed in the video but the one that lights up? how can i replace that?
lilpecky540 6 months ago
@lilpecky540 You are referring to the LCD screen, that video can be found in out channel and the replacement part can be found at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
Question: any advice to remove a screen / glass that is very heavily cracked? (20-30 cracks) great info and parts btw.
honkbob 6 months ago
@honkbob Patients is key. Tweezers can help with that as well. It is a slow, tedious process. Best of luck, and glad the guide helped!
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
@honkbob Put packing tape over the screen to hold the glass shards and use a flat-edged exacto blade to pry near the speaker grill and move outwards. Being gentle to pry it up, you'll find a thick piece of plastic (digitizer) under the glass only a little larger than the physical LCD size. Once you reach this piece of plastic, use it to carefully pull the rest of your glass up. Be sure to use a little bit of heat to soften the adhesive. Once off, carefully remove remaining fragments of glass.
gymkhanadog 6 months ago
hey thanks a lot my phone is back to normal.....
arktx360 6 months ago
@arktx360 No problem, Glad the video helped!
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
wait where do u get the new screen from and how much is it
weirdgirl2345 6 months ago
@weirdgirl2345 You can find these at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
Awesome - just replaced the Digitizer and Speaker in one swoop. Great info, great parts! Thanks!
JoeWojoJoeWojo 6 months ago
@JoeWojoJoeWojo No problem, glad we could help!!
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
@RepairsUniverse I have a very tiny horizontal 'dead' zone on my phone. It's not crippling, but sometimes it is a pain when I go to 'touch' things, but I can't. Could this be an issue with the ribbon not being seated 100% correctly?
JoeWojoJoeWojo 6 months ago
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JoeWojoJoeWojo 6 months ago
@JoeWojoJoeWojo I have a screenshot of a drawing app illustrating the dead zone if you would like.
JoeWojoJoeWojo 6 months ago
@JoeWojoJoeWojo Yes, I would double check the connection and check for damages to the flex (tiny rips?).
RepairsUniverse 6 months ago
My phone looks so much better now... That black tape was little tough but I manage it, it broke off but its so sticky it glued right back on it...
Thanks from Brazil mate... Very helpfull video...
I appreciate you take the time to make and post this video... Thank you again.
Mr18doug 7 months ago
@Mr18doug Happy we could help!
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
i ordered the replacements and followed the instructions and still have a black screen. and now the screws are wont turn anymore.
cuntryblk 7 months ago
@cuntryblk Sounds like a connection issue. Are the screws stripped? You will either need to use a screw extractor to remove the screw, or use a small drill bit to drill out the screw and remove. These are your two easiest options.
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
@ThEEJohnnyBoyy Thank you, glad they helped!
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
how do you know which is the correct digitizer for the Evo. my screen comes on but the buttons on the bottom of the screen arent responsive.
WHYSOSERIOUSIST 7 months ago
@WHYSOSERIOUSIST - There is only one version of the touch screen on the Evo. It is possible the connection is not fully in place. This is the most common issue. If the cable is in place and inspected for damage, then it is possible it is a faulty digitizer.
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
you can carefully pull off the old black adhesive strip from the old glass and apply it to the new one. its tricky cause it gets all curled up on you but its strong and doesn't tear easy and its sticky enough to be used again. worked fine on my evo. just be sure to get all the glass pieces off of it.
vinnysf 7 months ago
@vinnysf Yes you can sometimes use the old adhesive, but can be a hassle. This is why we suggest getting new adhesive strips you can cut properly to size. This gives it the best "seat" possible.
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
I have sound and no display also. Which ribbon is the one that may be the issue? Top left, middle left, or bottom?
cuteemmerz 8 months ago
@cuteemmerz It will be the LCD flex ribbon. Check the connection and be sure it is completely in place.
RepairsUniverse 7 months ago
@cuteemmerz i have the same problem.. did everything like 10 times and still my screen is black..everything else works ..im getting calls and messages but no pictures.. i followed everything step by step and it went smoothly .. i dont know what happened
strtslpr 7 months ago
@strtslpr What happened with me is glass had shattered so much that while removing the glass I ruined the LCD, and the prong it goes into on the motherboard was bent. My advice is be very careful while doing this. My $10 screen costed me a board and a LCD, but it was due to me not being careful enough and handling my phone delicately. Make sure all the flex ribbons are in place and nothing is bent on your motherboard.
cuteemmerz 7 months ago
After putting phone back together, all I get is sound. Screen is black.
eschones 8 months ago
@eschones This is simply a connection issue. Make sure the ribbon cable for the LCD is fully inserted and you will get the image back like before.
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
Nice video. Is there adhesive or some sort of chassis holding the screen onto the body? Just wondering because I bought a screen once for my old iPhone, and it didn't have the chassis which I then realized I had to buy a screen with the chassis attached.
nimbuskid 8 months ago
@nimbuskid Yes, the touch screen is attached to the "front bezel touch screen housing" using adhesive. You can remove the touch screen easily from the housing (assuming the housing was not damaged as well) and attach your new touch screen with no issue. You must use adhesive to hold the screen in place however. You can find this and other Evo replacement parts at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
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nimbuskid 8 months ago
Hi - thanks for the video. I went through this process, turned the phone on, and the screen is just bright white. No image??? Any thoughts on where I screwed up?
slem311 8 months ago
@slem311 Could be a few things. First i would check the LCD screens flex ribbon cable and connection, the smallest thing can cause some major issues like white screen. Another possibility is the LCD screen itself is faulty, which is possible, but more likely that a ribbon is damaged or the connection is off. Only way to tell is to open your Evo back up. Good luck!
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
Hi, I just want to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!. Not only did I fix my cracked screen, I'm buying an EVO with a broken screen, so I can fix one for my g/f. Your video explained exactly what I needed to know to make the repair and my phone works as good as new.
jgunslingerj 8 months ago
@jgunslingerj No problem! Glad we could help. That is a great way to get a phone cheap, especially when you are comfortable with the repair. Good luck!
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
Thanks for the video, it allowed me to do this myself. One thing though, the top art of the digitizer seems to be dead... like where the notification area is. I can't pull down the notification bar anymore. Could this be a bad connection of the ribbon, or could it actually be a fault of the digitizer itself? Otherwise it seems accurate and working perfectly.
MrS4t0V 8 months ago
@MrS4t0V No problem! Sounds like it could be a connection issue, double check it, also carefully examine the flex cable and make sure there are no issues with it, especially because the Evo's is so long. If the flex and connection is good, it could be a faulty digitizer. Good luck!
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
@RepairsUniverse Check my video response. I did examine the cable, that was what I was hoping the problem was, but no dice. I ran a test using the dev tools included in the CM7 ROM and it gives a good demonstration of what's going on with the digitizer.
MrS4t0V 8 months ago
Thanx it really helped
MrWil99 8 months ago 2
@MrWil99 No Problem! Glad you found our video helpful!
RepairsUniverse 8 months ago
Do you need a T4 or T5 Torx screw driver to remove the screws on an HTC EVO 4G?
bradams6 9 months ago
@bradams6 You need a T5 Torx. We have these at RepairsUniverse (dot) com.
Sorry for the error in the video.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
do you have to take off the volume button, power button, front camera, and the three ribbons if your only replacing the glass screen?
malfavonvictor93 9 months ago
@malfavonvictor93 Yes. You have to do it as shown in the video.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
Thanks I found it....i apoloqize for asking so many questions but just wanna be accurate about everything...so once I cut the adhesive juss simply and it'll stay? And where exactly should I apply
Chocolateboy347 9 months ago
@Chocolateboy347 Yes, just put adhesive along the black areas of the digitizer. Pretty much just put it where the old adhesive was.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
Okay...thanks for the response but I just need the adhesive not the screen too...is it a way possibly I can buy it without having to get both
Chocolateboy347 9 months ago
@Chocolateboy347 Yes. We have the strips in the tools section on the site.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
Is adhesive something you must have in order to repair
Chocolateboy347 9 months ago
@Chocolateboy347 We sell the adhesive strips with the screens at RepairsUniverse (dot) com. It is something we recommend to do the repair.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
I got the screw driver but it only takes out one of the screws. the rest tend to slide is there anything i can do
reaper456 9 months ago
@reaper456 You need a T5 Torx screwdriver. They should then all come out without issue.
RepairsUniverse 9 months ago
How does the Digitizer connect to the phone? I bought the digitizer and lcd screen and I plan on buying the screen housing as mine is a bit chipped up from not using a safe pry tool(have one now). Does the housing have an adhesive holding the digitizer in?. Mine seems to fall off quite easily with the old housing. Also do you have more of the torque 5 screws and the Philips screw for sale? Looking for original parts so I still am in warranty.
Thank you!
CrossStealth 10 months ago
@CrossStealth Hi,
Yes. We have all these parts and tools.
The digitizer connects to the phone via a jaw connector. Simply insert the cable and close the jaw connector to hold the ribbon in place.
The housing has adhesive to hold the digitizer in place.
You can find the housing, digitizer and tools at RepairsUniverse (dot) com
RepairsUniverse 10 months ago
i would like to know how to replace the screen. do you need glue or tape to replace it?
MrGerardoVega 10 months ago
@MrGerardoVega We recommend using the adhesive strips available in the "Repair Tools" section on the RepairsUniverse (dot) com website. These are the correct thickness for the EVO.
RepairsUniverse 10 months ago
thanks, this helped me take apart my evo.
quick question though. my touch screen is cracked, so i know i have to replace that.
my lcd screen has horizontal static lines going up and down screen. do i need to replace my lcd screen as well or is there other problems with the phone? i got it from a friend who dropped it pretty damn good.
vienmhoang 10 months ago
@vienmhoang Yes, it sounds like both your touch screen digitizer and LCD screen are damaged.
RepairsUniverse 10 months ago