best way to replace screen

[Guest Stephen Hyde]

Ok just managed to f* up the top corner of lcd on my streak.. any one any ideas best way to fix.. still working but looks awful

[Guest ashdragon]

Ok just managed to f* up the top corner of lcd on my streak.. any one any ideas best way to fix.. still working but looks awful

I assume by dropping it? Bugger!!!

Contact Paul, maybe u can nick the screen from the one he bricked :rolleyes:

Failing that maybe you can tell the insurance Company that an attempt was made by guys in Black suits and Sunglasses from Dell to Prevent you from modding the device and it was damaged in the ensuing struggle :huh:

[Guest XsCode]

There's a guy in the other thread that doesn't like his, maybe he'll let you have it cheap :rolleyes:

Ok just managed to f* up the top corner of lcd on my streak.. any one any ideas best way to fix.. still working but looks awful

[Guest mancterrier]

Erm, what he said..... :rolleyes:

http://twitpic.com/34umpo

Edited November 8, 2010 by mancterrier

[Guest TimoBeil]

Hi,

This is very annoying. The glass and the LCD is only as a unit (sealed). It is very expensive. In Germany it costs 180 €. A guide to disassemble the Streak is here:

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Dell-Streak-Teardown/3512/1

Quote from a German Forum (sorry for my Translation):

Disassembly is actually quite simple - a lot is glued with a thin, extremely strong double-sticky tape. It can thus not easily solved.

With patience, the perfect tool and two old credit cards but it has worked.

Time because I don't wanted to destroy anything: 1 hour - would now, as I know, had run well also be possible in 25 minutes.

IMPORTANT: unplugging cameras really! They would have otherwise probably tear - do not forget Image 3 - even the ribbon cable under Step 9th In addition, the ribbon cable from the display quite sensitive and could be demolished when looping (a step that is not illustrated)

But otherwise feasible - with the necessary calm and serenity. It is possible.

Edited November 7, 2010 by TimoBeil

[Guest Stephen Hyde]

Ye i may jus look on ebay or see if dell will do owt

[Guest gillebob]

Steve, I haven't made a donation for your hard work on the streak yet, but will tomorrow when I top up my c/card.. hopefully many more will see your f#cked screen as a reason to put hand in pocket too.

Donation done 12N93902JE740402U

Edited November 8, 2010 by gillebob

[Guest TimoBeil]

Ye i may jus look on ebay or see if dell will do owt

Dell doesn't repair! :D

They have only recommended the new purchase! :rolleyes: :huh: :huh:

PS: I've edited my post above

And: a Donation is on the way (3R0094107G976460U)

Edited November 7, 2010 by TimoBeil

[Guest TimoBeil]

ok, I've just seen on twitter, that the glass is not broken. This looks better for warranty. Hope Dell will help you.

[Guest Stephen Hyde]

ok, I've just seen on twitter, that the glass is not broken. This looks better for warranty. Hope Dell will help you.

Yea its the lcd not glass.

[Guest gillebob]

double entry

Edited November 8, 2010 by gillebob

[Guest gilrad]

Are there any visible marks on the body? If not, you could probably claim the screen broke in your pocket. It's such a common problem from what I have heard they likely won't question it and cover it under warranty.

[Guest mancterrier]

Carphone warehouse quoted me £40 for a new screen replacement! But could take upto 28 days to get it back...

[Guest dairymasta]

My LCD cracked, got it fixed via O2 on warranty for free and they sent me a whole new unit with accessories and everything.

http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-str...d/#entry1456475

more info there

[Guest mancterrier]

Carphone warehouse quoted me £40 for a new screen replacement! But could take upto 28 days to get it back...

Woot, dell doing it as a "one off" replacement as goodwill gesture. Will take anywhere between 3-6 weeks. I'm gonna be streakless from the 10th :huh: :rolleyes: :huh:

Hope you get yours sorted too steve

[Guest Stephen Hyde]

im not worried so much about mine its usable quite happily at min as its the lcd thats gone not the glas panel