Can the screen be tested before I install it? Recent replacement was DOA. I want to test before I install to make sure unit is working.
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Do not believe so. This is just the digitizer screen in front of the LCD and it could only work when attached to the tablet. You beed to make sure you connect the electric connector harness right, otherwise it will not wirk. What you could do if you don't trust it, is dry run it before you peal off the back and apply the glue. You'd need to connectt the digitizer's electric connector in the back of the tablet and power on the tablet while holding everything in place... At your own risk. Please note: I an a user like you, not the OEM. This is a suggestion if you know what you're doing and have goid hands. Bittom line I think it's not necessary and may injure your device. Do not believe so. This is just the digitizer screen in front of the LCD and it could only work when attached to the tablet. You beed to make sure you connect the electric connector harness right, otherwise it will not wirk. What you could do if you don't trust it, is dry run it before you peal off the back and apply the glue. You'd need to connectt the digitizer's electric connector in the back of the tablet and power on the tablet while holding everything in place... At your own risk. Please note: I an a user like you, not the OEM. This is a suggestion if you know what you're doing and... » Read More Do not believe so. This is just the digitizer screen in front of the LCD and it could only work when attached to the tablet. You beed to make sure you connect the electric connector harness right, otherwise it will not wirk. What you could do if you don't trust it, is dry run it before you peal off the back and apply the glue. You'd need to connectt the digitizer's electric connector in the back of the tablet and power on the tablet while holding everything in place... At your own risk. Please note: I an a user like you, not the OEM. This is a suggestion if you know what you're doing and have goid hands. Bittom line I think it's not necessary and may injure your device. « Show Less
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Dean, I would contact the company and ask if you install it and it does not work will they refund you if you send it back, I bought one from E-bay and the ribbon cable did not work, very discouraging!
1012720
I have never had this situation. I installed the one I got, and it worked fine. There could be an issue with the touch screen control board or the motherboard. Make sure the unit is fully charged.
1012721
Just make sure the strips are intact with tape and no damage to the digitizer. Mine came with plenty bubble wrap and works fine. The middle strip has to be lined up with the white line in order for screen to work. It has adhesive glue already on the new screen so its impossible to test. Just be careful
1012722
If it is plugged in it should work without being fastened to the back cover
1249871
I recieved the replacement screen originally. It didnt work properly, Amazon sent me the return documents. Its been over 45 dsys and I have not been replaced nor reembersed yet. Still want the screen or the money bsck.
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I need to know the symptoms before I can answer that question. Most generally these kits will repair it. Occasionally it will be the main board not the power board. If your screen is broken nothing will repair it.It worked well for those I repaired because the power board had bad caps.You can you tube videos they will teach you how to Id them.
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hi, I let someone at a Comp shop with plenty of experience replace my screen.He was not expensive $25 for all the whole and no problems. My screen was damaged and I only got the replacement screen--no cables.Less than a 1/2 hours of work
882461
Sorry, we never had a chance to test this. Ours arrived DOA and the seller wouldn't replace it.
82816
I returned this product because the screen froze during setup... so I don't know...
457245
The whole screen should work. Try unplugging it for one minute and then see if it works. After that I would return it for a replacement. Mine works 100% of the screen.
1345245
Buy a new one. It cost about the same for a new screen. Hopefully you bought the warrenty
1697484
ok now I understand. just unplug all connections to your system from the power supply, connect all you can to the tester , the tester will power up the power supply and watch the screen , just to ask what size power supply is it and what brand?
1359185
Yes. It sounds like your screen is defective. I replaced mine with this item. Was easy to do. Found a YouTube video that showed how to do it. Took me less than 30 mins.
1134738
mine worked right out of the box. there is a small hole on top of screen bar you might need to rest it.
1208542
I had a similar problem. First the screen was blue then completly blank. I took it to a sony service center and they had to replace the ribbon cable that feeds the screen. Seems this is a common defect.
436684
Yes and no. Check to make sure the wiring "thingy" is properly connected where the screen is being attached. It was hard for me to connect it back. Hopefully the wire isnt damaged. If u were to plug your old screen back I and it comes on then thsy may have sent a bad screen/wire "thingy". Hope this is helpful. Sorry I don't know the correct terminology, but I was able to successfully replace two of my laptop screens. Good luck!
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Thank you so much, everyone!! I really appreciate your replies :). I went ahead and ordered a screen.
317243
Not sure if a fix exists, but if your screen is still under warranty, I'd RMA right away. Why mess around with hacks when you are entitled to a fully functional device?
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Stacey, I am by no means a person who works on electronics or considered computer savey. The new screen has only been on the tablet a short time. So far so good. If it's still working this time next year I will be really proud of myself. Watch YouTube videos on this repair, take your time and it should go well.
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I personally haven't had this issue, but I've read reports of screen issues like that. You might need to send it in for replacement. I hear customer service is easy to work with.