when repairing the wifi antenna, do I need to replace the Digitizer Adhesive? or can I just stick the digitizer back on?
1669758
I replaced mine but you be the judge of that if it sticks back then you're fine
1669759
It is always best to replace the adhesive. You are heating, prying and pushing the thin adhesive strips during opening. Undamaged, reusable adhesive would be a real blessing.
1669760
You need to also replace the digitizer if you are planning to change the WiFi antenna because the digitizer is very hard to remove without breaking. If you manage to get the digitizer off without breaking it is also pretty hard to remove the old adhesive and apply new adhesive without scratching the digitizer paint/color. Also if you just stick the digitizer back on it will not adhere right and will not sit flush, it will keep lifting up or not sit at all.
98145
The digitizer and screen are glued together but you will need glue or double sided tape to glue the screen to the phone.
2224951
You might not have the digitizer plugged in. The first time I did this repair I thought I had it plugged in, but I really didn't. See if you can wedge it in with a flathead (minus) screwdriver. It's easier to get those under the logic board
18656
I had the same problem with this replacement. The sensitivity was dead in two areas right above the home button. There is no fix as this is a very cheap product. I ended up purchasing another replacement digitizer that was a more expensive. It has worked flawlessly for several months now. Here is the link to that digitizer- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C9GCMCM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . Good Luck!
584212
I carefully scrapped the glass off the back (the antennas are stuck on the glass so you need to be very careful with those areas) then glued the new glass in its place. It does come with adhesive (I forgot my 5 year old got a hold of it and stuck it to the wall) and a heat gun sounds like a much better idea.
187921
what does your digitizer cable say ? did you find the right? plz let me know
468882
I had this happen once. One of the ribbon connectors in the middle of the motherboard got folded under the MB when you put it back in. Check and see if there is a connector under the board. It is small and is the one that controls the touch on the digitizer.
1920666
You have to heat the outside out the screen to make the adhesive workable. Once you do that pry the screen off by releasing the glue all around the screen. Undo a couple of screws to the digitizer and pull that out, but be careful cause there's connectors that don't allow much movement. Lift the gold bracket on it and pull it out. Disconnect the connectors inside of it. Unscrew all the screws and lift the motherboard out. The battery also has adhesive so you'll have to heat the back of it to release it. Lift the battery out and drop the one in and begin to put it back to reverse way ya took it apart. Or ship it to me with the new battery and a 90 You have to heat the outside out the screen to make the adhesive workable. Once you do that pry the screen off by releasing the glue all around the screen. Undo a couple of screws to the digitizer and pull that out, but be careful cause there's connectors that don't allow much movement. Lift the gold bracket on it and pull it out. Disconnect the connectors inside of it. Unscrew all the screws and lift the motherboard out. The battery also has adhesive so you'll have to heat the back of it to release it. Lift the battery out and drop the one in and begin to put it back to reverse way ya took... » Read More You have to heat the outside out the screen to make the adhesive workable. Once you do that pry the screen off by releasing the glue all around the screen. Undo a couple of screws to the digitizer and pull that out, but be careful cause there's connectors that don't allow much movement. Lift the gold bracket on it and pull it out. Disconnect the connectors inside of it. Unscrew all the screws and lift the motherboard out. The battery also has adhesive so you'll have to heat the back of it to release it. Lift the battery out and drop the one in and begin to put it back to reverse way ya took it apart. Or ship it to me with the new battery and a 90 « Show Less
1652728
Dear Jose,The kit I purchased did not come with any tools or screws even though the description indicated that it did. I m not sure about the housing and WIFI antenna for those models. I would not recommend it.
828721
This happened to me too when I first installed the digitizer. The problem was that the cable on the digitizer wasn't inserted properly into the connector on motherboard. The trick is to lift up on tab on the connector on the other side from where the cable goes in and then insert the cable as far as it will go. Once the cable is in, just push the connector tab back down again. If you don't lift up the tab first, the cable won't insert far enough to make the connection. I hope that this helps you out.
1224161
The glass has no adhesive. I did buy a roll of the 2mm and I did need to use it. I also bought an additional kit but may not have needed it. A few extra guitar picks helped me. Replacing only the glass is a unique repair; it seems the glass and the screen are a component. There is a complete layer of adhesive between the LCD and the glass and that has to be completely removed and done without. Careful separation of the glass from the LCD is critical and with the right tools that will not damage the LCD. I watched as many S4 specific YouTube vids as I could find. More answer than you asked for but if it helps than it was worth a read.
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The digitizer is the black screen below the glass screen. Unless your a professional I would not recommend you attempt to replace just your glass, as you will most likely damage the digitizer in the process. I would recommend just buying the screen and digitizer as one piece and replacing it all. Runs about $80-$100
2110698
Billy is quite right. I would do the same. But as he says it is not so easy to change the digitizer as the screen it selfe. So be sure you know what your are doing before you start. BR Mads
2157719
Yes. This was a direct replacement exactly as you decribed. I used it to fix my wifi only model and it was a perfect fit. The front camera works fine. I was quite happy with this purchase. Note/lesson learned: Wear latex or nitrile gloves when you peel the packing adhesive off of the digitizer to prevent fingerprints between your digitizer and lcd panel.
2152106
After swapping out my screen, my wireless charger stopped working. I don't think this has anything to do with the digitizer itself, just that I didn't quite put something back like it should have been.
1446270
I bought this double sided tape to replace a digitizer (screen) on a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit. But I didn't need it. The replacement screen comes with it's own adhesive strip. It comes already placed on the digitizer. But it's difficult to see it. If memory serves me well, that's because a clear plastic protective sheet covers the entire surface of the digitizer. There's so much reflection from the clear plastic that you don't know there's an adhesive below. I hope this helps.
1472708
The antenna should unscrew. You may need to use a pair of pliers to loosen it. Try wrapping a rag around the new one so you don't damage it with the pliers teeth. Only snug it. Don't crank on it because you could strip the threads out.