How To Replace a Cracked Smartphone Screen!

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How many of you have ever dropped and cracked your smartphone? For some phones, the process of replacing a shattered display isn't as daunting as your might think. Will walks through the repair of a broken Samsung Galaxy S4 phone, using iFixit tools and explaining each step along the way. Follow along the teardown and reassembly!

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  • @sophiadoan9447
    @sophiadoan94478 жыл бұрын

    watching this with my smashed phone screen

  • @69rising82

    @69rising82

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lolly Cat same

  • @tutastrutatusas5247

    @tutastrutatusas5247

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lolly Cat same here

  • @rubyvallejo6784

    @rubyvallejo6784

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lolly Cat same

  • @olivergalo1005

    @olivergalo1005

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same 😢

  • @Mario-hx7iv

    @Mario-hx7iv

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lolly Cat Same

  • @ddkin1937
    @ddkin19374 жыл бұрын

    I want to learn how to do this too. The more I watch the more a simple screen replacement looks much more complicated than what I expected tbh

  • @jhe9521

    @jhe9521

    Жыл бұрын

    helps explain why local phone repair shop wanted £75 ! (no i didn't - phone only cost that much ;)

  • @DavidClunie
    @DavidClunie9 жыл бұрын

    There are more than just two kinds of loctite and the various formulas (243, 249, etc.) Low Strength - Purple Medium Strength - Blue Medium/High Strength - Green High Strength - Red High Strength - Black

  • @JrIcify
    @JrIcify9 жыл бұрын

    I'm so jealous of all of your tools and equipment. Whenever I'm doing something with electronics I always have to bring tools way outside their spec or improvise household objects into tools.

  • @Landrew0
    @Landrew09 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing me that I'd never ever want to do this.

  • @marknewman8981

    @marknewman8981

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know. I have a spastic tremor disorder so as I watch, I'm thinking, I can't do that part, I can't do that part and I can't do that. Breaking the clips? I can do that! Oh -- don't break the clips. Oops.

  • @Jim-sp9je

    @Jim-sp9je

    Жыл бұрын

    Or we could learn brain surgery.

  • @simonaigilorixing-xun9922
    @simonaigilorixing-xun99227 жыл бұрын

    their was a huge sense of achievement after watching this video. at least now i can appreciate how phone screens are fixed being a major problem for smart phone users.i recommend this video for those willing 2 DIY fix their Samsung phone screens.

  • @shinnchyangchen7999
    @shinnchyangchen79999 жыл бұрын

    One great tip for cracked smartphone screen, tape the front screen with heavy duty tape. It can be very dangerous when the screen starts to get into pieces.

  • @c.ggirdenr4702
    @c.ggirdenr47024 жыл бұрын

    This is really helping me you know how hard it is to watch other videos of taking a phone apart they make it seem so easy and you were having struggles like you should shoot right now I'm using my boyfriend's phone cuz I don't have one

  • @eirikolsen3455
    @eirikolsen34558 жыл бұрын

    hey I'm 16 years old and I've been looking for a job for a long time i was thinking that i could try to learn to replace cracked screens. i have a couple old phones i can practice on and this is something i really wanna do. should i buy a beginner sett? please answer:)

  • @itsvoodoo7050

    @itsvoodoo7050

    8 жыл бұрын

    you don't need much to start but a basic kit. www.ebay.com/itm/20-in-1-Mobile-Phone-Repair-Tools-Screwdrivers-Set-Kit-For-iPad4-iPhone-6-Plus-5-/181941210184?hash=item2a5c8a8c48:g:oMMAAOSwg3FUmL1J www.ebay.com/itm/21IN1-General-Cell-Phone-Tablet-Repair-Opening-Tools-Kit-Set-For-iphone-Samsung-/231647153065?hash=item35ef3f0ba9:g:E94AAOSw14xWFe1m

  • @zainjafar4254

    @zainjafar4254

    8 жыл бұрын

    you shouldn't just repair cracked screens you should also fix phones that have viruses ect.

  • @itsvoodoo7050

    @itsvoodoo7050

    8 жыл бұрын

    Zain Jafar You have no idea what your talking about. For a virus you just reset your phone and when you crack your lcd you should fix it because it won't be usable if you don't. Come to me when you know how to spell.

  • @eirikolsen3455

    @eirikolsen3455

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Its Voodoo ok thanks

  • @zainjafar4254

    @zainjafar4254

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Its Voodoo what's wrong with my spelling, also why would I wanna see you, your a fucking stranger I was just suggesting what he should do.

  • @poonamkathania6260
    @poonamkathania62607 жыл бұрын

    hey nice video. please tell us how to get rid of dust problem on front camera after changing combo

  • @georgemichealtribute
    @georgemichealtribute9 жыл бұрын

    Its not "removing the screen from the phone" its removing the phone from the screen ;)

  • @sebastianmanning3884

    @sebastianmanning3884

    6 жыл бұрын

    All the things I Love me too

  • @Fasterlion0913

    @Fasterlion0913

    4 жыл бұрын

    Uhhhh ????

  • @Fasterlion0913

    @Fasterlion0913

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do i think is just a same

  • @Turnaround72

    @Turnaround72

    4 жыл бұрын

    ESTHODingpoop that’s the... nvm

  • @starsallightbulb8612

    @starsallightbulb8612

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Turnaround72 bruh you know you can tag them to see your comment

  • @Piccolola
    @Piccolola7 ай бұрын

    I was able to fix someones screen TODAY using this. It was a slightly different BLU model but it was close enough for me to follow. She makes taking the back cover look easy! It took me wayyyyyy longer than I'd like to admit. Otherwise, was a pretty good tutorial.

  • @lavonpable
    @lavonpable7 жыл бұрын

    Not a easy fix. Good video to remind me that if you have never taken apart a cell phone before. You may want to practice on an old broken phone first instead of a phone that you plan to use again. Good video from a not too technical person.

  • @heddybaby1000
    @heddybaby10006 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Thanks for sharing the video

  • @shadowwsk3507
    @shadowwsk35074 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth it though, in terms of money

  • @donnamurray1866
    @donnamurray18663 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant demonstration ,

  • @quadsman11
    @quadsman114 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful video ! Have an extremely old Verizon Galaxy 4 Note, with the screen separating from the guts of the rest of my phone. Would anyone have any suggestions on what adhesive I might be able to use on readhering the screen ? I am a bit uncomfortable about trying super-glue !

  • @davyg8569

    @davyg8569

    2 жыл бұрын

    ⚠️Extremely helpful video .⁉️ REALLY❓⁉️❗‼️ 🤥😏😤🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

  • @FenderJL5150
    @FenderJL51509 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if anyone else added this yet.... but there are actually quite a few different types of Loctite threadlocker, from light purple to green for different strengths and fastener sizes so be careful when purchasing it. Typically, a blue type (medium strength) is most commonly used; purple is low strength; red is high strength and heat resistant to some degree; green is typically used as a "gap filler" or to help press fit items bond even tighter/secure lose fitting bearings and can only be removed using intense heat and pressure. Putting that on a threaded fastener will pretty much insure that it will never come apart again....ever lol. I think strengths/purposes do vary even within the same color schemes so make sure of what you're buying or you could end up in some serious trouble.

  • @jennyphonefixmachinefactor1217
    @jennyphonefixmachinefactor12178 жыл бұрын

    I have to say the Cartoon really looks like you so much!!! Do you use machine to repair? As that will make the whole process very short and really worth try.

  • @gmgunner
    @gmgunner9 жыл бұрын

    I admire your abilities. Try doing a Loca repair.... same device.

  • @wallie1058
    @wallie105810 ай бұрын

    Hello my name is Michael and I just want to let you know that I love watching all your KZread videos thank you for showing your knowledge I really learned a lot from you thank you again very much God bless you

  • @TheSexyFerret
    @TheSexyFerret9 жыл бұрын

    Everytime he dropped it my heart skipped a beat...

  • @Lap-Deer
    @Lap-Deer9 жыл бұрын

    Nice job man!

  • @rimjhimbhatnagar7775
    @rimjhimbhatnagar77755 жыл бұрын

    Is it necessary to format mobile phone before giving it for screen replacement? Is there risk for loss of data?

  • @FitzzBang_the_Swaffelaar
    @FitzzBang_the_Swaffelaar9 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid I had some remarks on the camera work though. Couldn't really see what you were pointing at. Maybe some sort of zooming setup under which you put the object to point things out would be nice. Thanks i enjoyed it. :)

  • @MrIpodlover12
    @MrIpodlover129 жыл бұрын

    When did you guys get one of Bill Doran's space gun?

  • @looselyjuicey
    @looselyjuicey8 жыл бұрын

    Tested I was wondering if you have a P.O box because my LG escape 2 the screen broke after I got it , so I was ruining if I send my ☎ to you can you fix it ?

  • @deadbody408
    @deadbody4089 жыл бұрын

    i work as a repair tech and i have a couple of tips for you , longer nails are awesome , i can pop open an s4 mid-frame in like 4 seconds, and starting it is no problems ,just stick thumbnail in edge and slide it around , thumbnail also works a a swedger , swedgers can end up breaking chips off, all s4's have 2 antenna ,but besides these criticisms you did a good job , just be careful with that swedger , one miss and you mess up the mobo and you essentially have a paper weight

  • @juan58102

    @juan58102

    8 жыл бұрын

    +aaron stevenson where is you office? Thanks

  • @UHFStation1
    @UHFStation12 жыл бұрын

    It is 2021. I hope 7 years later this process is easier and cheaper. I worry about screen damage that essentially bricks the whole phone.

  • @sarahh9903
    @sarahh99038 жыл бұрын

    Hello Tested! I need your advice on phone repair! My phone had a tragic accident of being smushed by my car door. the digitizer is fully functional (miraculously) and I'm in the process of replacing the glass screen. Only problem is, when I removed the speaker and vibrator speaker the adhesive from the contact pad strips dried and won't stick. What kind of adhesive should I use? And does the adhesive need to be conductive?

  • @sarahh9903

    @sarahh9903

    8 жыл бұрын

    Basically what I'm trying to say is that the glass is cracked but the phone is still fully functional. The digitizer is what enables the touch screen, back light, and screen to work.

  • @LYJManchesterUnited
    @LYJManchesterUnited Жыл бұрын

    What is that green sheet called at 1:33 I noticed alot of people use it when they're disassembly electronic devices not sure why but I would like to get one :)

  • @pramodapte1876
    @pramodapte18766 жыл бұрын

    Very good vdo for beginners.

  • @Jessica996633
    @Jessica9966333 жыл бұрын

    Do you have videos for Iphones?

  • @xnamkcor
    @xnamkcor9 жыл бұрын

    Go to give it to Joey, but drop it just before you give it to him and say, "Now it's your turn."

  • @Spacemonkeymojo

    @Spacemonkeymojo

    9 жыл бұрын

    lol!

  • @chandradaskhara8785

    @chandradaskhara8785

    4 жыл бұрын

    What if he doesn't repair?

  • @tamarariley106

    @tamarariley106

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chandradaskhara8785 he has a broken phone

  • @atibender9001
    @atibender90019 жыл бұрын

    Love this show

  • @AlexanderPerez-of3cv
    @AlexanderPerez-of3cv3 жыл бұрын

    Where did you find your guideline list?

  • @SirBrittanicvs
    @SirBrittanicvs9 жыл бұрын

    Replacing my screen myself was probably one of the easiest and best decisions I've made. I may have voided my warranty in taking it apart, though.

  • @RipOffProductionsLLC

    @RipOffProductionsLLC

    2 жыл бұрын

    and what is a warranty even for? returning the product for a refund? having their "pros" do the repair? if you're fixing stuff yourself those clearly aren't an issue...

  • @tc3sean
    @tc3sean9 жыл бұрын

    Was looking forward to a diy loca repair, I need to do this soon on my s3.

  • @jermaineh.8893
    @jermaineh.88933 жыл бұрын

    Great DIY video.

  • @joshuanoe369
    @joshuanoe3694 жыл бұрын

    can you tell me how to repair a broken screen like joey's but on an alcatel fierce 4.

  • @nikhilmittal6187
    @nikhilmittal61878 жыл бұрын

    Hey i have a Micromax Yureka and it's screen got damaged and i want to repair the same. Will you have any idea how to replace it.

  • @RCHeliJet
    @RCHeliJet9 жыл бұрын

    Very Interessting :) i have Hacked my Old Iphone LoL but otherwise... Thumb Up

  • @DanWebster
    @DanWebster2 жыл бұрын

    No way in hell I would have the patience or the steady nerve to do this. Bravo subbed -pawpaw

  • @MartinBlass
    @MartinBlass9 жыл бұрын

    Well done, Will...

  • @Norfolk250
    @Norfolk2509 ай бұрын

    I learnt som'n today ... thanks. I now think I'll just use my broken screened mobile for small things and simply COVER FROM HERE TO ETERNITY my other mobile and use it... that replacement costs more than I paid for my latest new mobile! Kroiky!! Oh-- and while we are both here.... does replacing a battery (or screen) in a modern [your vid was from forever ago - in electronics years] mobile cause any losses? Is there a list of shizza I should be aware of first? Thankyou toomany

  • @bunnz2830
    @bunnz28304 жыл бұрын

    Lmfao, "mash it back down" "i mean gently place"

  • @marilynjohnson1915
    @marilynjohnson19152 жыл бұрын

    message. ❤ all your videos. Keep it coming.

  • @CStoegie
    @CStoegie9 жыл бұрын

    Oooh, I realized 13 minutes in you're replacing the digitizer (and the glass). So I guess that is technically the entire screen. Was the digitizer actually broken? As others have mentioned the glass replacement doesnt require any disassembly of the back of the phone at all. Im especially curious though if the ifixit iphone heat bag things work for removing the glass on samsung devices.

  • @robindouglas5418

    @robindouglas5418

    3 жыл бұрын

    Play video please fix it for me OK

  • @patrickbeauvais7514
    @patrickbeauvais75144 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @dani6293
    @dani62933 жыл бұрын

    Wow Adam what a job Great Job

  • @hoffelinck1
    @hoffelinck19 жыл бұрын

    How is the green pad called were he is repairing the phone on?

  • @appnana5748
    @appnana57487 жыл бұрын

    hey I have an HTC phone HTC desire 526 screen is broken is there any way I could fix it my self any suggestions

  • @brettshears9616
    @brettshears96167 жыл бұрын

    can you do it for on a lg rebel lte because I cracked mine

  • @eliteenvisionary

    @eliteenvisionary

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @nicklindsey1840
    @nicklindsey18404 жыл бұрын

    does that method work on a lg 4g lte?

  • @DJaquithFL
    @DJaquithFL9 жыл бұрын

    Nice video tutorial! :-) Gives you a good reason to purchase insurance. LOL I'd never go without incident insurance for my daughter's phone.

  • @omnizone7344
    @omnizone73448 жыл бұрын

    which glue is used?

  • @unfilterin
    @unfilterin8 жыл бұрын

    i have a small crack on my samsumg j5 phone and i cant find a tutorial on how to fix it😳😳

  • @gaillewis789
    @gaillewis7898 жыл бұрын

    love your videos

  • @alaskankare
    @alaskankare9 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I don't know what it is about your instruction videos, but I find myself captivated and watching the whole thing, even though I'm not doing the project. The only problem I saw Will is that you blew off the yuck on the ear speaker, while holding it OVER the phone. Thus, when you put in the front facing camera, there might not have been dust on the camera because you were careful to face it down, but now there could be dust from cleaning the ear speaker in its holder. I would have shot it with some air before putting the camera in.

  • @EricLinstone
    @EricLinstone4 жыл бұрын

    "I can't see what this is because of all the skin!"

  • @shabbagames2193
    @shabbagames21934 жыл бұрын

    Where do I buy screens? To replace

  • @illustriouschin
    @illustriouschin9 жыл бұрын

    Will looks like he's been up all night crying and eating icecream.

  • @utsavtuladhar7626
    @utsavtuladhar76268 жыл бұрын

    i have a deep scratch in my galaxy s6 edge and i find it troublesome what do i do to fix it in cheap?

  • @aaronwelker3812
    @aaronwelker3812 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot handle how many times you slip and drop the phone dude omg

  • @billbob8

    @billbob8

    Ай бұрын

    Forreal bro like fucking buterfinger ass muppet

  • @AndroidAndr3w
    @AndroidAndr3w9 жыл бұрын

    It always surprises me how little space there is for the boards.

  • @christopherfrancis6582
    @christopherfrancis65829 жыл бұрын

    Are you guys still giving out IFixIt

  • @tonyx7
    @tonyx79 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see I'm not the only one that wears a Pebble smartwatch and a fitness tracker

  • @marcelnl1979
    @marcelnl19799 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. But why is the contest only for US Citizen. There are also a lot of fans outside th US !

  • @jorispurnamawillems3655
    @jorispurnamawillems36557 жыл бұрын

    How much does a new display cost? I have a HTC1

  • @matteedstrom
    @matteedstrom9 жыл бұрын

    Actually there is 4 kinds of Loctite^^ Red, Blue, Green and Purple And the green is used for electronical stuff and set screws!

  • @stephaniebailey4236
    @stephaniebailey4236 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video.🙂👍

  • @Vinhhotboii
    @Vinhhotboii9 жыл бұрын

    great job

  • @OtaconEmmerich
    @OtaconEmmerich9 жыл бұрын

    GOD DAMN! GET HIM SOME NEW SPUDGERS!

  • @-teddplays2460
    @-teddplays24609 жыл бұрын

    Awesome dude

  • @ShowCastHD
    @ShowCastHD9 жыл бұрын

    DOS THIS WORK WITH HTC ONE M7 ?

  • @ruru9036
    @ruru90363 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I'm 11 years old and i Break my Phone here and yeah i didn't know i'll need a lot of tool to Fix it but i'll try my Best thanks for Showing me how to Fix it!

  • @eddiemunster2196
    @eddiemunster21965 жыл бұрын

    If anyone replaces a face/screen will the phone lose all of its content - phone no's & data ?

  • @n.ngendahimanaemerance6138
    @n.ngendahimanaemerance61387 ай бұрын

    Can you physically remove the internal memory of the android phone and use it like an external memory?

  • @mistertopkek8610
    @mistertopkek86106 жыл бұрын

    Will i lose any data if I replace my screen??

  • @mattangelonery6232
    @mattangelonery62322 жыл бұрын

    very useful 😊

  • @pittbull1135
    @pittbull11355 жыл бұрын

    y cheap smart phone like vodapon or other androids have a hedan lens on the other side off ur camera when. is facing u its so hard to see u have to look with torch and lens well shine read I crack my phone screen and looked under and it has to camera facing me basicly and one at the back any one any suggestions?

  • @dilushixccjjuuuamalika3624
    @dilushixccjjuuuamalika36242 жыл бұрын

    Nice teaching

  • @KirnGill
    @KirnGill9 жыл бұрын

    Tested You said there's 56 security bits? What, are you using DES or something? ;)

  • @catherinekayeobina3165
    @catherinekayeobina31652 жыл бұрын

    how much will it cost then?

  • @colonelbaaah8735
    @colonelbaaah87359 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else tense up when he was removing the USB board?

  • @OtaconEmmerich

    @OtaconEmmerich

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was more worried when he started poking it with sharp stuff.

  • @knalliebar

    @knalliebar

    9 жыл бұрын

    Grinding teeth when will is saying being super carefull while he's poking with Sharp metal stuff in proximity of passives aaaah hahaha

  • @jishakamalan6763
    @jishakamalan67632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soo much

  • @chadletz7796
    @chadletz77968 жыл бұрын

    can u fix my phone i just cracked it today! and i want it fixed rail Bad

  • @exploit84
    @exploit849 жыл бұрын

    You can use thin guitar pick they last longer and you can also file their edges

  • @xxx-gm3cp
    @xxx-gm3cp5 жыл бұрын

    Does the process actually take an hour or is it just the video?

  • @RukaSubCh
    @RukaSubCh9 жыл бұрын

    tested has really cool items in the background of every video !

  • @WarEagle8605
    @WarEagle86059 жыл бұрын

    would love to see how to fix iPhone 5

  • @ArtioDactyL1991
    @ArtioDactyL19916 жыл бұрын

    What if I smached my Huawei p8 GLA -L09 glass ? HOW do I replace the glass not the whole screen ? hm ?

  • @danieshahandy6802
    @danieshahandy68028 жыл бұрын

    can u fix a blu studio 5.5 phone...mines is cracked

  • @LaAttiDah
    @LaAttiDah9 жыл бұрын

    has anyone tried to replace a nexus 7 screen??? Mine has a perfect hole in the screen from my Ear phone jack.... of is it cheaper to buy a new one?

  • @alktrey
    @alktrey9 жыл бұрын

    My first time to replace the screen was on galaxy not1 n7000 it was very easy just do not lose any screw or your phone is done.

  • @AlexWohlbruck
    @AlexWohlbruck9 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to only replace the glass? Everything else works but the glass is cracked.

  • @LuisRodriguez-xv4ft
    @LuisRodriguez-xv4ft6 жыл бұрын

    Ok so i have an iphone 6 sliver but it dosent work the screen is perfectly fine am i able to take the screen off and put it on a iphone 6s rose gold

  • @uranictomcat3373

    @uranictomcat3373

    6 жыл бұрын

    Luis Rodriguez 6s has 3D touch so I'm going out on a limb here and saying no it won't work

  • @Turnaround72
    @Turnaround724 жыл бұрын

    I was looking up this bc I found an old iPhone but I fix controllers so I went to look up magnetic mats

  • @ameliarodrigues4407
    @ameliarodrigues44073 жыл бұрын

    Can I put a different type of mobile screen.... Will it work?

  • @lzaw9940
    @lzaw99408 жыл бұрын

    how to buy th replace

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