Can the glass bezel be removed (and not replaced)? I like everything about the XBR4, but dislike the look of the glass bezel. I heard that you can replace the bezel with another color and am wondering what happens if you simply remove the bezel and not replace with another. Any insights are appreciated. Can the glass bezel be removed (and not replaced)? I like everything about the XBR4, but dislike the look of the glass bezel. I heard that you can replace the bezel with another color and am... » Read More Can the glass bezel be removed (and not replaced)? I like everything about the XBR4, but dislike the look of the glass bezel. I heard that you can replace the bezel with another color and am wondering what happens if you simply remove the bezel and not replace with another. Any insights are appreciated. « Show Less
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Actually, you can't replace the glass portion of the television. You can only replace the black portion between the screen and the glass (i.e., where the speakers are).
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Daniel Rauch is right. If you tried to remove the glass you would be taking out all the little lights on the bottom right side and the larger "Sony" light in the middle of the bottom. I for one like the glass around the TV with all the cool lights... but that's just me.
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As far as my research into this goes- you can not replace the ONLY the glass on an iphone 5S, due to some complication caused by the finger print identification sensor. I've been told this at the Apple store, and by third party repair shops. With that being said, I think you can replace only the glass without replacing the whole digitizer + backlight display component on the 5. This kit does not come with instructions, and the company that sells them doesn't provide instructions either (and from what I gather on youtube it is a very difficult process).
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If that is the first retina display, yes. I have replaced mine ...multiple times. Save your bezel, or order one, without a bezel the glass looks too small.
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Bezel is not flush. There is about 3/4" of black glass before you get to the bezel. The plastic bezel is 1/2" wide and sits about 1/8" above screen glass black outer edge.So you will be swiping from black glass to screen glass, not from/ over the bezel.Hope this helps.
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I bought a screen with digitizer but no bezel and replaced one with no problem. Search YouTube and you'll find some videos on how to do it. It isn't hard, but you have to take the tablet apart so it is tedious.
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@Maria, it would help the glass to maintain it's place for the most part. I would say she is safe as long as she is somewhat careful with it. I'm actually in the cellular industry and this is often used as a option until your next upgrade. I hope this helps. Go for it
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No, the LCD screen is nearly impossible to remove from the old glass and re-afix to the new. A new screen with a new digitizer attached is much easier to install.
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Hey, I bought this bezel. Removed the old one as per instructions. That part was easy. When I went to put my stereo in it I discovered that the opening was way to small. Both Width and depth. Since it was mounted in the Dodge panel I could not send it back and had to do a lot of work to get it to fit. What makes more of a challenge is the radius of the bezel versus a flat surface. Might want to check with other makers. On the other hand when I put a double din bezel in both my wife's and son's Volvo's the fit was factory perfect.(Bezels were from a different supplier)((Same Jensen unit in all three))
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No, it's very hard, not to say impossible, to replace just the outside glass without broke the lcd screen. Look for some youtube videos and realize how hard the process is.
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Hi John, absolutely! I had a cracked screen on the x54c that I was repairing.These LED replacement screens are great! The only tricky part is getting the cable to mate properly on the back of the screen.While you are at it, be careful not o crack the screen bezel during teardown.mine did and I had to buy a replacement. Regards,
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good day yes you do have to remove the front glass and a litle warning, be very carefull with that process, the lcd screen is very fragile the best way to do it is to heat the glass with a hair dryer and slowly insert a razor blade between the glass and digitizer *** it should come off easely*** do not force it to come off... start from the top corner if you need more info you can always go on youtube to see how it's done good luck
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It's just the bolts, no panel. Remove the bolts as the other commenter suggested & the bezel comes off the front.
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You would just need to replace the "Bezel" & switch plate cover. Please contact us Monday, here's a link with our contact info:
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Watch this on You Tube. I typed How to replace screen glass on a Galaxy S4 and this popped up. If you are adventurous you can do it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_BadHtLPbU
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Oaks brand new and really easy to replace...If you have any problems just go to YouTube and type in what you are trying to do bezel replacement for Samsung galaxy note 2...it was really easy n really cheap and I was impressed!!!!!
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Mine DID bring its own bezel. I've heard some say they didn't get one.Didn't use because the bezel my drive came with fit good enough.
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That is correct, however on mine I thought this was the case, but after replacing the glass I did note that the lcd had a bad spot that I was unable to notice before I swapped the glass out, so if it is smashed and you are not sure, the lcd may have a bad spot under the glass that you can not see. I thought this kit was great, cheap and fairly easy to replace, in my case I am fine with a bad pixel or two and am quite happy with the end result, If you are unsure if the lcd is perfect, you may end up with a bad pixel you didn't know you had, just so you know :) Good luck!