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paulasp
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Screen replacement: what adhesive, tape and gaskets to use?
I just replaced my Droid Bionic screen/digitize
I found that the screen is attached to the frame using some type of double-stick tape that was partially damaged when I separated them. What is this material and what is a good replacement for it?
There are also gasket like things around each opening in the glass that appear to be custom made for the screen. Any idea on where to get these parts?
Since there were no guides, I started a guide for this repair. I know the photos are not great, but hopefully it will help someone.
Update
OK so I found double sided tape for touch screens.. Not sure what size we need for the bionic but here is where I saw it https://www.gounlock.com/browse.php?grou... There are several different options (5mm,3mm,etc) not sure if this will work but it is a start. This site has mixed reviews so here is another place I found the tape http://www.amazon.com/3M-Adhesive-Digiti... and here http://www.cellulardr.com/double-sided-t... , they are also sold on ebay... Just do a google search.
Also I found this forum thread about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthre...
Chris
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Steve D
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Well, I replaced glass/touch screen successfully. I was actually able to save gaskets (in about 80% condition, but all in one piece) by using a hairdryer to heat up and loosen and a razor blade. Took me over 2hrs total...
There are 2 gaskets. A dust gasket that goes on screen, and an adhesive gasket that goes on faceplate to hold screen (screen actually ends up going in from front after detatching connectors).
Note that you need to separate back housing from mother board to disconnect cables and there is 2 sided tape holding together. Again, heating with hairdryer helps pull that apart without breaking anything.
If I were to do it again, I would buy new front housing which has screen adhesive tape installed + screen dust gasket + glass (parts would be about $120 before shipping)
Cellular Dr is expensive, but they have everything:
http://www.cellulardr.com/verizon-droid-...
http://www.cellulardr.com/verizon-droid-...
You can buy glass.touchscre
http://www.dealsishop.com/motorola-bioni...
I've read that Motorola will replace for $110, don't know if true. However, that voids warranty (you "dropped" it) and you'll be w/out phone for a while.
Best of luck to all do-it-yourselfers!
-Steve
Paul, My fiancé just dropped her bionic and shattered her screen. I am now doing research to see if replacing the screen is something I am capable of. How difficult was the replacment? Did you have to use any of the special tools from the tear down. You mentioned a guide you wrote, but I don't see anything listed. Thanks for any help you can provide, and sorry I didn't have an answer to your posted question. Chris
Chris,
Chris, It was easier than I expected. I used the torx screw driver and a couple of the plastic tools. I wrote a guide, but apparently it needs to be approved before it is released. The teardown is probably all you need, but it stops short of separating the glass from the frame - hence the question. I ended up with dust between the glass and LCD, so once I figure out what to do with the adhesive, I'm going to go in again and clean it.
paulasp,
Good guide, great job....:-) Here is the link to your guide. http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairing-Mo...
oldturkey03,
Paul and Steve, Is the original or replacement adhesive in the square shape like pictured http://www.cellulardr.com/verizon-droid-... or is it along the border of the frame in strips? I am trying to picture what the tape looks like. I don't plan on opening it up until my parts get here. I already purchased a roll of the 2mm tape on ebay, but I would be willing to buy the replacement adhesive if it is per-fitted or a square shape (different then using roll of the double sided 2mm. Steve, After saving the gasket, do you feel comfortable reusing it without buying the replacement gasket? What did you use to separate the glass from the front housing? Thanks, Chris
Chris,
Paul, Can you post your guide? I will be doing this repair tomorrow. Also, would double sided cellophane tape work? You can buy it at office supply stores. Is it thick enough?
Steve D,
Chris, I found and ordered tape and gaskets with original part numbers from the Bionic from http://www.cellulardr.com/verizon-droid-... and http://www.cellulardr.com/verizon-droid-.... I'll report back if they work or not. Thanks for the help, Paul
paulasp,
Steve, I finished the repair guide, but it isn't posted yet. I think iFixit needs to review it. I don't think cellophane is the right material. I ended up ordering original replacement tape and gaskets - see previous post. Paul
paulasp,
best for these jobs is a 3M tape which comes in 2" wide strips..used for ipods/iphones etc, searching for ipod adhesive on ebay may find it for you. Double sided cellotape isn't quite strong enough..I did use it but the quality of the finish is rubbish and you worry it's going to fall off.
pollytintop,
Chris, The tape is a strip on the perimeter. I'm hoping the tape part I ordered will be pre-cut for the Bionic. I'm sure regular tape designed to hold screens could be pieced together just as easily. The gasket is very delicate and I ruined it before I even knew it existed. I used the blue pry bars included in the iFixit kit. I can see now that heating might soften it. In my case, the glass was badly cracked and made a nice place to insert the pry bar. I'll need to be more careful when I reopen and clean the dust and install the gasket and tape.
paulasp,
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