Silwer | # 451 | 2012-07-23, 06:44 | Report

Just dropped my black N9 64GB. Screen glass is cracked, case has same marks and one crack as well. However, touch screen works and phone is usable.

Now I have a plan to buy white case and new screen glass. I have understood, that this is ok case to buy from e-bay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-W...item43b1c6492b

I plan to purchase glass from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Real-Glass...item51a04bb42c

However, has anyone tried to replace the screen glass? I have not found a single video tutorial regarding the glass change and not even forum topics? Is it difficult to change? Is it clued to the screen? Does it need heat to remove it?

EDITED: Just found this topic regarding glass: http://forums.internettablettalk.com...ighlight=glass

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Last edited by Silwer; 2012-07-23 at 06:49.

Crabstick | # 452 | 2012-07-24, 07:16 | Report

Hi,

Check this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enRoL...ature=youtu.be

It says it's likely not possible to change the glass only. The digitizer will get destroyed in the process. I think you'll need the whole assembly.

Edit: In case you don't need white cover and SIM-tray (the black ones look fine IMO with white housing) you can save some money and buy this instead: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-White-Fa...ht_3591wt_1102

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Silwer | # 453 | 2012-07-24, 07:52 | Report

Yeah, looking at the video it really does look impossible to change just a glass on the screen. However, this information should be widely spreaded to avoid people waisting their money on the screen glass that are advertized and sold at e-bay.
*I also managed to make already the order and just spent 10 GBP on that piece of junk...

thp | # 454 | 2012-07-24, 08:28 | Report

For replacing a broken glass screen, I'd recommend buying a replacement screen+touchscreen+glass as one part (the whole "front side" thing, basically). Might be more expensive, but saves you a lot of work and fiddling (if it's possible at all to buy the parts separately).

To replace it, just unscrew the two screws (one below the SIM tray, one below the USB cover), then pry the old screen off (using a plastic prying tool) and carefully disconnect the two connectors of the old screen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thp4/7439274860/ - then connect the new screen, carefully put it into the case and put back the two screws - done!

Silwer | # 455 | 2012-07-24, 10:42 | Report

I will first change the casing from black to white. If all works fine, I will try to remove the glass from the old screen (as I already ordered new glass anyway). With 99,99% certainty I will fail to remove it without breaking rest of the lcd.

After failing, I will proceed to the local Nokia repairshop where the brand new screen along with installation costs 125 EUR (151 USD or 98 GBP). It is the same cost as the screens are sold at e-bay and it is instantly available...

mutze | # 456 | 2012-07-24, 12:17 | Report

I ordered white housing on parts4repair.com (somewhere in China I think) for $56.50 USD. I took 9 days until it it arrived via DHL (quite fair for me). Shipping cost $40.33 USD (to Germany)
But all in all its fine for me and this was the object of desire since I slightly chipped it on the corner when my white beauty fell down on the asphalt.
Now I'm looking to repair the current case (file the corner round round and polish it afterwards) and keep the new one as a backup.

Nosph3ratu | # 457 | 2012-07-25, 09:01 | Report

I'm in the exact same position as you and also thought of shaping the edge but I would advise against it. What I noticed is if I press the edge that is damaged against something hard like a granite kitchen counter or metal door frame you can push it flat. Its not perfect but it does help somewhat.

I've dropped it again after the first fall onto asphalt and I'm glad I've got the backup chassis. I wouldn't file the edge as it is still providing some protection for the sim tray and usb cover. You rather purchase the item below. It doesn't matter if the chassis gets scratched from debris as its already damaged. Its the closest case I've found that looks exactly like the one Nokia ships with the other N9 colours. I doubt its authentic though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...m=120927490090

Nosph3ratu | # 458 | 2012-08-03, 11:59 | Report

So I purchased the case above and it looks identical to the original Nokia CC-1020 cases. Even the injection mould lines looks the same... but I think its a really good copy.

It fits really snug almost too snug. I have to literally force the phone in and bend the cover in the corner so the phone slips in. And at the top of the case at the earpiece the case lifts up slightly since its so tight. Looks and feels the same as an original CC-1020 apart from the issue at the earpiece.

And I think I know why Nokia pulled the white variant of the case and the reason why our white N9's are glossy... the dirt. The amount of dirt this white matt finish attracts is crazy! I've had it for about all of 3 hours and I already want to clean it.

Needless to say I wont be using the case, its very slim fitting and one of the best designed phone cases out there but you cant beat the feeling of a naked gloss finish N9 in your palm. It was $10 so I'm not hung up about it. I'll try to upload some pics this weekend.

Tetlee | # 459 | 2012-08-03, 20:13 | Report

You could try one of these cases, fits the white N9 perfectly and unlike the silicone case you tried above, this one does not get dirty. It is quite thick though, it's made of some sort of thick soft plastic, has a glossy finish similar to that of the N9 white.






This case originally didn't have the cut out for the charge flap at the top, and I personally would have preferred that as it goes slightly out of shape on the top left corner because of this. I am a perfectionist mind you and I think most people would prefer this revision.

Anyway, very cheap case and a genuine bargain(£2.60 delivered!), cut outs on the back are absolutely perfect and the side buttons actually improve their responsiveness I think.

Here is the link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2509877384...84.m1439.l2649

Nalim | # 460 | 2012-08-12, 20:13 | Report

I have a black case on my white n9 and it looks great! ;-)