Phones often fall; glass, being the most fragile part, breaks first. It would seem that there is no problem going to replace the glass on your phone, but in practice everything turns out to be not so simple.
Previously, the glass on the phone was replaced separately, and the glass cost a penny. They are still inexpensive, but with the advent of the era of touchscreen phones, the procedure for replacing glass has become significantly more complicated. What is the current price for replacing glass on a phone, taking into account labor?
If you have a touchscreen phone and its glass is broken and requires replacement, then you need to know the following:
Modern touchscreen phones come in two types: those phones in which the sensor is connected to glass, accordingly changing the glass, you change the sensor, and the cost of touchscreen glasses is already much higher, since in addition to the glass itself, there is also a touch panel with a cable that has a connector to the phone's motherboard. Still, replacing the touch glass is not as expensive as the cost of replacing the glass itself on more expensive models.
The most advanced phone models, company flagships such as iPhone 4, iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 920, Sony Xperia Z and others, have a more complex screen design: the phone screen consists of an LCD display, which in fact, it transmits the image of the sensor (touchscreen), which is responsible for pressing, and glass, which is of a protective and decorative nature. In this case, the screen module is one-piece, the components are glued together industrially, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions, the entire screen can be replaced.
Glass replacement procedure.
However, the glass can still be replaced. The procedure for replacing glass on top-model phones is as follows: the display module is heated using a special hair dryer or a special heating pad, the glue that glues the glass to the sensor is softened, then using a knife, a thin spatula, a plastic playing card, or a special molybdenum wire and similar devices, the glass is disconnected from the screen. Then the remaining glue is removed using a special solvent, a scraper, napkins, soft cloth, etc. The new glass is placed either with double-sided tape or with a special UV glue (similar to the factory one).
In the description it looks quite simple, but in practice everything is far from so.
Firstly, it is extremely difficult to achieve uniform heating of the surface of the display module; there is a danger of overheating the display and sensor, after which either the image will disappear or the sensor will not work correctly. This can appear either immediately or after some time.
Secondly, it is possible to remove the glass without problems only if there are one or two large cracks on the glass, but in the case when there is a web of small cracks on the glass, the glass will crumble, and the fragments can easily damage the sensor, as a result you will still have to replace it entire display module. Also, from the impact, there may already be microcracks in the display, which do not manifest themselves in any way before the procedure, but when heated and/or pressure on the glass can lead to failure of the LCD display itself.
Thirdly, cleaning the sensor from glue is also not useful for the phone; the glue is removed with a scraper, cloth, etc., the impact on the sensor is quite serious, which can also lead to its failure.
And finally, in most cases, craftsmen install new glass on double-sided tape pasted around the perimeter of the screen; it is impossible to ensure a tight fit of the new glass; over time, dust will accumulate under it, and the tape itself may come off.
Not everyone knows how to put new glass on glue; it requires not only special glue, preferably German, but also an ultraviolet lamp (the principle of glue hardening is like in a dentist’s office when they put a photopolymer filling), and preferably special equipment for the display and glass to ensure 100 % accurate glass hit in its place.
The work of replacing glass takes up to three hours, it is extremely painstaking and requires a very highly qualified technician. At the same time, if something doesn’t work out, then the master is also responsible for it; it is impossible to explain something to most clients. No guarantees can be given for the successful outcome of the operation.
That is why most professional workshops will tell you that the glass cannot be replaced and will offer to replace the entire display module. Of course, you can find a technician or a service that will take care of this, but rest assured that the glasses there are changed in an amateur way, the probability of success is 50/50, the probability of further operation and preservation of the appearance of the phone is even lower.
What our service center offers:
1. Professional replacement of Samsung Galaxy glass at a price of 3,000 rubles (including the cost of glass). The phone is ready in 1-2 days.
Note: Experience shows that in 99% of cases the glass on the phone can be changed, while maintaining the appearance of the phone from 85 to 100%. Statistics on the further performance of the display and sensor have not yet been accumulated (there have been no secondary requests from people who received a replacement).
2. The glasses themselves for Samsung, Nokia, iPhone, HTC - you can buy glass from us and replace it yourself, or contact those who offer to replace glass cheaper than ours.
3. We offer replacement of the display or touchscreen along with glass: in this case, you are guaranteed to receive the lowest price for screen replacement in the city, using original spare parts and fully preserving the functionality and appearance of the phone.
In any case, it's up to you! We hope that the above information will help you make the right decision.
So, in the case when you need glass replacement for Samsung, Nokia, Iphone, Sony, HTC, LG, Fly and other phone models, we are waiting for you in our service!
The Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 smartphone has a 5-inch Super Amoled display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. For a person with an average palm size, this size is the most comfortable to use. But despite this, it happens that the user drops his smartphone or simply forgets it in his back pocket, resulting in the glass breaking.
The average cost of replacing shielding glass at a service center is approximately 3,500 rubles, taking into account the cost of the part. If you want to save money and replace the glass yourself, first be sure to read this article to the end. If you do not have the necessary equipment or you do not understand any of the points in the text, we advise you not to risk it and take your device to a specialist.
Before you start preparing your smartphone for glass replacement, you definitely need to check whether the sensor itself is damaged and there are no broken particles. To do this, you need to dial *#0*# and press the call button. After that, select “Test” in the menu that appears and, following the instructions, draw an envelope on the screen with your finger. If none of the bars are interrupted, then everything is fine with your sensor.
Necessary equipment (with photo)
- Preheater.
- Soldering Station.
- A thin plastic card or pocket calendar.
- Ultraviolet glue.
- Dry and wet wipes.
- Microfiber.
- New glass.
PCB preheater Soldering station UV glue
Preparation
Since in order to remove the old glass, you will need to heat the smartphone itself, you need to remove all parts from the device that could be damaged. To do this, you need to remove the back cover, take out the battery and disconnect the motherboard. If you don’t do this, with almost one hundred percent probability, after replacing the glass, you will no longer be able to turn on your smartphone.
Replacing glass on Samsung Galaxy S4: step-by-step guide with photos
- Preheat the preheater to 70 degrees and place the smartphone on it with the stack down for 15 minutes.
- After this, turn on the hairdryer, set the temperature to 100 degrees and point it at one of the upper corners of the smartphone for 2-3 minutes.
- Take a pre-prepared plastic card and pry up the corner of the glass. The ultraviolet glue that held the glass in place changes its viscosity when exposed to temperature, which makes it possible to remove the old glass.
Carefully pry up the edge of the glass and disconnect it from the screen
- Very slowly, in no hurry, continue to lift the old glass with a plastic card, not forgetting to change the heating point.
- Before reaching the end 1 centimeter, be extremely careful. There, the cables for your Home and Other buttons are glued to the glass. Disconnect the damaged element very carefully, and when you reach the end, use the same plastic card to carefully disconnect the cables glued to it.
- After the old glass is completely removed, carefully remove any remaining adhesive using the same plastic card, reassemble and turn on your smartphone. This is necessary in order to check its functionality and make sure that you did not damage anything in the process of removing the old glass.
- If everything works, you can start gluing the new glass. To do this, you need to thoroughly wipe your screen first with a damp cloth, then with a dry cloth, and finally with microfiber. There shouldn't be a single speck of dust on it.
- After this, we begin installing the new glass: pour glue onto the screen. We do this in one stripe from the top of the screen to the bottom. Under no circumstances should we fill the area of the buttons and speaker. If small air bubbles appear in the glue, they must be burst with a needle.
Don’t be afraid to pour a little more glue than necessary; at the end of the procedure, excess glue can be easily removed with a napkin
- Very slowly, under no circumstances pressing against any edge of the screen, install the new glass.
- We wait until the glue is evenly distributed under the new glass, and only then lightly press it onto the smartphone, starting from the center.
- We wipe off the remaining glue around the edges, assemble the smartphone, turn it on and test its functionality.
Video on how to replace the protective screen on a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone
Smartphone screen protection
Among the most popular methods, I would like to separately highlight additional protective glass and bumpers. New protective glasses are very easy to install and take the full impact when your smartphone falls. They cost little and are much easier to replace than the glass of the device itself. Properly selected bumpers perform approximately the same function. Typically, their edges protrude a couple of millimeters beyond the smartphone screen and, when the device falls flat, they take the blow.
Having the necessary tools and a little experience, you can easily replace the glass on your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 yourself, but if you are not sure that you can repeat the entire procedure from start to finish, it is better to immediately trust the professionals.
In this article, we will tell you how to replace broken glass on a Samsung Galaxy SIII yourself. Or, to fix this problem, you can contact our service center. The cost of repairs plus consumables (as of April 1, 2017) is 2,000 rubles.
Stage 1. Disassembly.
Tools we will need:
Crosshead screwdriver.
1. Check the functionality of the display with broken glass (image defects, sensor operation). Turn off the phone.
2.Remove the back cover, take out the battery and unscrew the screws (as in the diagram).
3. Unscrew the screw located near the power connector.
4.Disconnect the display from the motherboard.
5. Turn off and remove the polyphonic speaker.
6.Disable the cable of the front camera and the earpiece with the volume buttons.
7. Remove the motherboard from the case.
9.Remove the screw shown in the photo and remove the camera.
Stage 2. Posting.
For posting we will need:
Plastic cards.
String for gluing display modules.
Soldering hair dryer.
1.Preliminarily, after warming it up well with a hairdryer (temperature no more than 200°C), from the top corner, carefully place the card under the glass. Using the card, carefully glue the top of the display under heat.
2. From the second edge we enter another card and place a string under the glass.
3.Under constant heating with a hairdryer, smoothly guide the string to the border of the display.
4. Warm up a little, remove the remaining glass and peel off the touch buttons.
Stage 3. Preparation for re-gluing.
At this stage we will need:
Wipes for cleaning displays.
Gasoline for lighters.
Double-sided tape for gluing touchscreens.
Scissors.
1.Remove the old double-sided tape from the display frame.
2. Using napkins and gasoline, remove the remaining adhesive from the surface of the display.
3. We glue the frame with double-sided tape.
Stage 4. Installation of new glass.
For this stage we will need:
New glass samsung galaxy i9300.
Ultraviolet glue LOCA TP-2500.
UV lamp and UV LED flashlight (optional).
1.Wipe the display, remove the protective film from the applied double-sided tape. Apply glue as shown in the photo.
2.Unpack the glass, install the upper part of the glass (the speaker grille should fit into the hole on the glass). Slowly and smoothly lower the lower part of the glass, making sure that no bubbles appear.
Samsung galaxy s3 is one of the most promising modern phones running on the Android operating system. This innovative device was a real breakthrough in multimedia, functionality and performance in the world of mobile devices. But, like most other new products in this segment, its owner will face troubles, albeit minor ones. Some of these include the fragility and high sensitivity of the touch screen, hardware failure due to falls, and software failure. In our service center you can repair your Samsung galaxy s3 in case of any failures or any damage.
Hurry up to replace the original module at a promotional price of 3,500 rubles
Special offer for replacing the display module in the following colors: Metallic Blue, Ceramic White, Garnet Red, Brown, Titan Gray.
- The promotion applies only to the specified colors;
- The offer is limited, be sure to reserve the module before coming to us;
- You can purchase a lid of the desired color from us at a price of 500 rubles. Promotion price.
Galaxy s3 repair cost
Today there are a number of standard breakdowns that we periodically diagnose and fix. You can get an idea of the cost of repairing a Galaxy s3 by comparing prices using the table.
| Image | Description of work performed at repair i 9300 | Price | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| i9300 display replacement / Samsung i9300 screen replacement ( display + touchscreen) | from 3500 | ||
| Replacing the display module (without frame) | 4900 | ||
| Replacing i9300 touch glass / touchscreen (display + touchscreen) | -//- | ||
| Repair/replacement of SIM and flash slots with cable | 900 / 1450 | ||
| Repairing the power button / replacing the power button | 600 / 1150 | ||
| Installing the charge connector / replacing the charging connector | 1600 1200 | ||
| Installing a light sensor | 1800 | ||
| Bell (main speaker) - for the white and black middle parts. | 1800 | ||
| Speaker on a cable with connector + volume button mechanism. | 1500 | ||
| Main camera Samsung c3 | 2100 | ||
| Repair, installation of GPS antenna along with coaxial cable and connectors | 800 | ||
| Vibro call with cable and connector | 1200 | ||
| Software repair, firmware, update | 1200 | ||
| Repair of earpiece speaker i9300 Galaxy s 3 | 800 | ||
| Samsung sIII flesh receiver repair | 1200 | ||
| Repair IMEI() | from 1600 | ||
| Battery Li-Ion 2100 mAh EB-L1G6LLA (original) | 1600 | ||
| New back cover / during galaxy s3 repair | 1800 / 1500 | ||
| Recovering information, contacts Samsung s3 | from 800 |
The ExpressRepair service center constantly holds promotions and establishes a system of discounts for comprehensive repair work on Samsung galaxy s3. In the table, the cost is indicated already including the price for the services of a specialist, a new spare part for installation and the discount program of our service. All work is carried out taking into account the standards, recommendations and requirements of Samsung Corporation. Disassembly, replacement of parts and assembly of the smartphone occurs so carefully that after repairing the Samsung Galaxy S3 you will not notice the difference from the “native” component.
Professional service – high quality and individual approach to the problem!
The main goal of our mobile phone repair service is to do our job with maximum efficiency and to make cooperation with us available to any client. We have been working in this service market for more than 8 years and today we do not stop developing. Our service constantly updates the tool base, component equipment, and service technicians undergo specialized advanced training courses, etc.
What are our advantages and benefits for you when repairing Samsung galaxy s3:
- Recovery after mechanical damage (impacts, falls from a height, crushing);
- If you need an urgent Samsung Galaxy S3 repair, we start work on the day you call and do not charge additional fees for urgency. For example: replacing the Galaxy S3 display takes place within 15 minutes;
- With us you can conduct a free diagnostic of your smartphone for hidden defects that may soon reveal themselves;
- A full range of work with software for this smartphone model. Data recovery if the phone does not turn on, reinstalling the Android system, restoring the boot loader, advice on installing additional software, etc.;
- During repairs, original spare parts are used, so we are ready to provide a guarantee for our services and spare parts from 3 to 6 months.
Do you need to replace your protective glass? Replace the worn-out housing too!
Cheaper included!!!
Very often a phone with broken glass is brought to our service; as a rule, this is caused by a sharp blow or the phone being pressed in a trouser pocket, in a bag, etc. But if the glass breaks, in most cases the case also breaks, so we suggest replacing these elements included. You can replace the glass on a Samsung galaxy s3 at the same time as the body or back cover of the phone, as a result you will get a phone that looks no different from a new one. If you need a case of a certain color, you can select them from our stock or make a pre-order. The cost for such a service is the lowest in Moscow. If the back cover separately costs 1,500 rubles, then when ordering phone repair, glass replacement, etc., the cover will cost you 1,100 rubles.
Questions about restoring and replacing the case, glass, touchscreen on Samsung galaxy s3
The most common questions from our clients:
Question- The display on the phone is broken, the glass is intact. When turned on, the screen lights up dark and there is no image. Is it possible to just replace the display on a Samsung Galaxy S3?
Answer- In the case of many Samsung smartphones, in particular the Galaxy S3, the display changes only along with the glass as part of the display module. Replacing the display is only possible when complete with glass.
Question: I think that only the glass on my smartphone is broken (the sensor works, the image is normal). Is it possible to replace one glass on a Samsung Galaxy S3 without replacing the display?
Answer: on the Samsung galaxy S3, the glass can only be changed together with the display as part of the module, due to the design features of this smartphone.
Question I have a Samsung galaxy s3 phone, the frame on the body is cracked clearly in the middle. There is a dent and small chips in the impact area. It looks ugly, but at the same time it did not affect the operation of the phone in any way. Is there an option to save money and change the frame (repair), what can you suggest in my case?
Answer Since the frame in the Samsung galaxy s3 is also the middle part of the phone body, it is not possible to change it separately. Delivery and installation of this part is possible only with a display module.
Question I am interested in the option of replacing the glass on the Samsung galaxy s3 camera. After falling, it burst, and now during shooting, images are cloudy, unclear, and of poor quality. How much will this service cost?
Answer The camera glass is built into the back of the phone. It can only be replaced together with the back cover of the case. We offer replacement glass for Samsung galaxy s3 camera in two options: white and black. Cost 1500 rubles.
Question The protective glass has burst, several large cracks and a network of microcracks are visible, but the touch display itself works and responds to commands. Is it possible to replace glass on Samsung galaxy s3 separately from the screen? The touchscreen is fully functional, there are no dead zones.
Answer No, on the Samsung galaxy s3 you can replace the glass only together with the display; this is a design solution for this phone model.
