Would the replacement of this digitizer be similar to replacing only the glass (without digitizer/LCD) on a Samsung Galaxy S3 or is it more difficult?
360596
It is more difficult. I have my IT systems administrator son working on replacing his younger sister's and it is a failure to date. This has been an unfortunate turn of events.
360597
No clue. You need special tools though to open the case (or a slim knife and a VERY careful hand). After that, good eyes, steady hands and a gentle touch. Some of the connectors are DAMN SMALL. Youtube has full breakdowns so you can see exactly what you are getting into beforehand.
360598
Hey, I still haven't attempted mine, however, my friend does fix them for a living and he told me its easier to buy the whole LCD w/glass, that if you try removing glass wrong it'll snap the LCD board if you don't use a heating pad like repair shops use. He said just buying the glass is a money scheme though, that's why I haven't tried mine yet
360599
It is more difficult. It would be much easier to get the digitizer/LCD screen together. I advise you to get the digitizer/LCD. Its only $40 more. It will be waste of money to get the digitizer only
1298076
You have to buy it separately. My screen was too fragmented to get the glass off without breaking the digitizer, so i ended up buying a digitizer with the glass already on it. Good luck, if the glass isn't too smashed and you heat up the edges enough you should be fine.
1134996
Yikes! Ok wait,the part you're asking about is NOT the right one for YOUR phone.look up lcd and digitizer replacement screen FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 :-)
7668
With the help of a YouTube video I did it in about 90 minutes. Not terribly complicated but you do have to be careful in unscrewing/removing all parts. This digitizer comes with the frame, so all you have to keep from your old phone is the camera, vibrating rotor, sensors, etc. Search "Galaxy S4 digitizer replacement" on YouTube and you will be able to figure it out, good luck and hope this helps!
272795
As far as my research into this goes- you can not replace the ONLY the glass on an iphone 5S, due to some complication caused by the finger print identification sensor. I've been told this at the Apple store, and by third party repair shops. With that being said, I think you can replace only the glass without replacing the whole digitizer + backlight display component on the 5. This kit does not come with instructions, and the company that sells them doesn't provide instructions either (and from what I gather on youtube it is a very difficult process).
366681
Hi Maureen, couple questions real quick! You're trying to replace just the digitizer glass right? Have you already removed the assumed broken glass from the display assembly?
1583504
You could replace the screen yourself that is if the digitizer is not broken.I tried to do just that (very tedious thing to do) and was not successful,ended up buying the whole unit Screen and digitizer fully assembled and easier to install. Look for installation video on youtube. Good luck.
1220555
you only need digitiler if key function don't work like if screen is black etc but glass is very hard I tried on phone and broke digitizer
1730691
If the touch works you don't need the digitizer. But in the process of replacing LCD if you break the digitizer ribbon then you are out of luck. Better get both. I was able to replace the screen (LCD + digitizer) in under an hour and that was my first and only time.
2177009
Yes, actually any Galaxy s3 screens from any carrier lcd/digitizer works as long as its Galaxy s3 but try to be in the safe side and get whichever carrier you have with the phone
1784910
If you have an iPhone 5 you can use this to replace just the glass (assuming that is all that is broken). It is not easy, but it can be done. Search the internet for a tutorial or video for help.If you have a 5s, then this will NOT work. You will have to replace the whole display. You can get that on Amazon too search for "iphone 5s digitizer".
773036
The LCD & Digitizer is the LCD screen and the touch sensor in one. If you are replacing a cracked screen then you have to replace the Digitizer as well. That is the difference. hope this helps
133126
Yes, takes time, a heat gun, and patience. Start with the less broken part work it up and dig the tiny out after the screen is off. Be careful don't break the digitizer.
1810528
well the first time you change it, it's hard to get the glass off. you have to heat the glass up to about 180 degrees F to melt the glue under it . using a heat gun. not to hot though, because you will damage the LCD Digitizer under the glass and discolor it. ( that's what happen to me but barley noticeable) any way its is frustrating, but possible. If your just going to buy a new phone anyway because your phone is cracked, Just try it
1391625
Digitizer will replace your shattered screen. The LCD screen is under the digitizer. Most difficult part is removing the shattered screen. If rubber frame is damaged replace. Very cheap. Plastic tools are not much help. Use all the utube sites for assistance.
2082011
It's a pain to swap the old one, your better of buying the digitizer and screen or just upgrading to a newer model phone, i broke mine :-(
1481947
Yes it will just replace the glass just be very careful it looks simple but can go wrong quick. Before you start to work on your phone go over some how to videos on YouTube and some step by step instructions online too.