We're going to make a long form video for the 12 soon and we'll move down to X~11. The method is practically identical other than the fact that for iPhone X ~ 11, the bezel does need to be separated as it does wrap slightly around the glass. what you can do once the display is removed from the phone is to submerge it in 99% isopropyl alcohol for minimum 30 minutes (you can do it for longer without issues as long as the display is the OLED display which the original display is. High end aftermarket displays are also OLED. I have left displays submerged for up to 48 hours) You can tape the opening of the plastic tray our kit ships in to be able to use the tray as a small container for isopropyl alcohol if you need. This is shown in our latest shorts video for Pixel phones on our channel. At that point, the bezel can be removed rather easily with OCA blade by sliding it in from the back side of the display. The other sides are more forgiving but when it comes to the bottom side, you do want to ensure all of the adhesive has been sliced before attempting to pull the bezel away as there is a sensitive flex cable for the display that is attached to the bezel. If the adhesive isn't completely sliced, attempting to remove the bezel can damage the bottom flex cable. If the display isn't OLED, you'd need to resort to heat only to soften the adhesive. (You can do the above with heat as well to make things even easier) Hope that helps.
@@lrft iPhone 12, if you are curious it is covered in the short form video titled "They wanted $300 for this", bezel removal is covered in my previous reply, and FaceID removal is covered in this video, (simply dab a few drops of isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive and use the OCA blade to slide it between the glass and the module to slice the adhesive and lift it away from the glass) but could you kindly clarify what you mean by ""not curing full?"
I’ve repaired about 15-20 phones in my life for myself, Family & friends . So I’m familiar with the process I’ve never seen such a good video before Subbed to support !
You skip over so much crucial information. The different layers in the screen. Glass vs OLED, testing the screen along the way to make sure you're on track. You rush through steps, don't show close ups. Honestly, the kit is great but this video needs a lot of improvement.
@3:27 i noticed no one mention what part to use the string on! …. So many people on reviews cut off the actual digitizer and was left with the “silver” screen! Damaging it!
DO NOT REPEAT THE SAME Mistake that I MADE. My 1st Experience with the Glass Repair Kit and Learnings from the experience. - Follow the instructions and have one friend help you out, just if you miss any steps. - I ordered Y#000 Precision Screwdriver and a Pentalobe screwdriver (iPhone repair kit) from amazon because the screwdriver included in the kit were not hard enough to unscrew. - I made a huge mistake of peeling the wrong side of the glass and placed it on the screen. Shiney reflective side is the side that goes on top of the screen after you put the glue. Black side on the display stays up -facing you. - Keep one small strong magnet on the desk, so that you don't lose any screws like I lost one on the carpet. - Make sure to put the speaker grill back (earpiece) prior to fixing the display. Overall, I had so much fun doing this. Thank you @ECDiy for providing prompt support after my mess-up. Looking forward to fixing my mistake soon.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thank you so much for your kind words. Happy to hear it was a fun project for you. The only thing I do want to mention is that the screws are ever so slightly different from one another, so it is best to set them aside in the orientation you remove them as mentioned @2:10 putting it on a magnet could get them all mixed up. You are right though, having a helper for even just 10 minutes to hold the hair dryer/heat gun above to keep the temperature consistent will make this process go much faster and smoother. In case anyone is wondering, the shiny coating referred in the comment above is shown @5:44 I am looking into the screwdriver issue. We have sourced a different set to send out should anyone else happen to experience the same issue. In the past, the only issue with driver we experienced was it being stripped due to clogged screw head which toothbrush dipped in isopropyl alcohol clean well. Thank you once again for sharing your experience and helping others learn from your mistake! Greatly appreciated and I'm sure you've just prevented someone else from making the same mistake!
So you are referring to the OCA film, which is used by others as well as the factory. The one we use is liquid based. The difference is that when you use the liquid adhesive, you do want to be present in case you see it spreading to one side more than the other. However, with the OCA film installation with the laminator, positive pressure & negative pressure chamber, it's more or less a set it and forget it. It's also easier to do multiple devices at once using the machines which is why it is preferred by the shops. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day.
Goodnight bro i need your help. i attempted the repair but the wire actually went right through the polarizer film and the screen display. there is some glue left on the screen that bonded the polarizer film to the screen display but my 100 percent acetone cant get it off and i am wondering what i can use? moreover i see this replacement part on alli express being sold that comes with the polarizer already bonded to the outer glass but i am wondering how could i get the side with the polarizer bonded back to the display screen... bear in mind that i dont have any laminator, so could some good old LOCA glue work or did apple use another type of resin to bond the polarizer to the screen itself
Hello Alex, Thank you for your comment! I do see that you have asked on 2 other videos about an hour prior to this. I am very sorry for the delay. I had been a bit backlogged with the repairs and did not get a chance to check the comments until now. To answer your question, it is called Stronghold LOCA. LOCA stands for Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive, there are several options but please kindly note many LOCAs require a separate UV lamp to cure. Ours is specially formulated to be hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. Other parameters such as contractility, tensile strength and viscosity have all been fine tuned over the years for optimum results. Please note there are a few sellers infringing on our trademark, Stronghold LOCA is developed by us and is exclusive to us. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,
Please! Why the screen’s refurbisher says they keep the heat on while separating the glass on the heat plate? They have it on 100 degrees Celsius? And have it on for few minutes and screen works enter testing! Can you explain that please ?
100 degrees Celsiusc is indeed the upper limit. Anything above it for more than a few seconds, you can start to damage the OLED. Some heat does get lost through the glass so setting the heat plate to 100'C does have some buffer. Many also use a silicone pad to improve suction when working with cracked screens which further lowers the actual temperature that reaches the OLED layer. Personally though, if I were to use a heat plate as a first timer, I'd set it at 90/95'C due to potential for error in calibration (unless you can verify it with an accurate laser temperature gauge). Hotter the screen gets heated, the softer the glue gets, that is for sure but due to the potential for user error when applying heat directly on the back, I suggest a slightly lower temperature range. Great question though! Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Best regards,
@@ecdiy so I can keep the heat on as long it’s not exceeding the temperature recommended? As a beginner it takes me about 10 minutes to remove the frame and separate the glass, Thank you for the help and I am a subscriber and love your content although I bought the machines but still need the knowledge and skills
@@ridu9976 Thank you so much for your kind words! That is correct. You can keep the heat as long as it's not exceeding the temperature recommended. Mind you though, I have not experimented with leaving it on there for hours just for the sake of experimenting. It has been awhile since I used a heating pad but that's only because it's important for me to have the exact same experience as a DIYer purchaing our kit would. There is no denying that the machines are more efficient. I'm very happy to hear the content is helping you. Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further!
@@ecdiy suggestion! I know you mentioned this on your videos! The entire point, even you show it on the camera , i think we need more safe way to make sure we don’t cut the digitizer . Because once we start cutting through the entire point the damage has already been done . And for people that use your kit , which is great kit , if they damage the digitizer they won’t be able to fix it because it’s involving soldering. I haven’t seen a video that break it down in great detail. I think it would be helpful if you can make one . If you already have one that I missed please drop the link. Have a great day
@@ridu9976 Thank you for your suggestion! Are you referring to the soldering? Or ensuring that the digitizer is not cut? As long as the wire is held tightly and low so the wire is rubbing against the glass layer as demonstrated and mentioned in the video, it shouldn't be able to penetrate the digitizer layer, especially considering that the bezel is thicker than the display layer. This is particularly true when the glue layer is softened with heat. This is something we remind on our latest tips & tricks page too, the address to which we print on a slip included in the kit. It's happened to me once, years ago working on an iPhone X, but not since implementing the tips above. Has this happened to you? If so let me know. I will definitely make sure to emphasize this in the next video so it doesn't happen to others. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great rest of the day.
I can confirm the universal kit on the site would work for One Plus 8 Pro, you would want to approach the repair the same way we show the Samsung phones on our channel. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further! Have a great rest of the day.
When doing the repair should my fingers (when slicing with the wire) be touching the table surface. Should they be THAT low or is being that low too low.
Great question! Yes, they should be that low. The idea is so that the wire held tight and low so that it is gliding on/touching the glass when it approaches the corners so it can't possibly go deeper into the display.
Please note that this amount does vary from glue to glue, but for an iPhone 13 Pro Max, we use 1.8mL. We specify the amount needed for each phone using our glue also on the installation guide page, the address to which we print on the slip placed on top of the contents of the kit. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,
That would be roughly 6mL. However, please note that this amount does vary from glue to glue. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day!
@@ecdiy thanks for the reply Since you don’t offer 6ml loca glue or more in your shop could you point me somewhere or to any brand that have similar loca like yours
@@llockerroomNot a problem at all. It is the least we can do. It's been years since I've experimented with other glues and I can't say there is one quite like ours which is why we made our own over the years. If you would like, I can give you a buy 1 get 1 30% off on the 3mL. Please feel free to contact us through the "contact us" page if you are interested. Best regards,
No but it's the same as iPhone 14 Pro, which is shown in this video. If you want to get down to the exact screw location for the display removal, you can reference others' full display swap videos but the process is virtually identical. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the ay.
They do work. I would just be super careful not to get carried away because the range of motion on those tools are often enough to cause the flex cable to tear.
Yes we do! We have a 'universal kit' which basically comes with everything with the exception of the front glass. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great rest of the day.
I ended up finding it ! May i suggest that you make a kit including OCA blade, glue, thermo sticker and wire tool ? I don't need another screwdriver and spudger set, but a kit with only "specific OCA tools" would be welcome@@ecdiy
@@JbrimbelibapThank you so much for the suggestion! The only issue would be that, as we buy the screwdriver set in bulk, we actually get them for very cheap. Removing them would not yield any meaningful savings. However, for the sake of reducing waste, this is something we would definitely be willing to do on request basis. Any further feedback/questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great rest of the day!
@@ecdiy I have pixel 6 pro. I couldn't find a video on the channel specifically for pixel 6 pro. So if possible you can use my device to make a video for the channel.
The only thing I am not 100% clear on is the proximity/face ID sensor. You say in the video that on the 14 pro and pro max this doesn't need to be removed but other videos always show it being removed. Any more details on this?
Hello, Thank you for your comment! That's relatively easy. If your screen is cracked but functioning fine (displays images and responds to touch without issues) then you do not need to replace the display, only the glass. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great weekend!
It's not a problem at all for us to supply you with just the glass. We actually offer refills (glass + glue + tapes) now which is also getting quite popular. Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day!
For a limited time, we are including everything you see in this video minus the heat gun/hair dryer and isopropyl alcohol; Gel pad, sticker thermometer, glass, screwdriver set, optically clear liquid adhesive, uv lamp, microfiber cloths, OCA blade, wire tool, basic pry tool, guitar pick tools, spudgers and a razor blade. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great day!
I have also uploaded a close-up video, there isn't any bubble after the LOCA process. By lowering the glass slowly, keeping a close eye on how the glue contacts the glass, you can avoid bubbles in most cases. Even if you do get stuck with one though, you can squeeze it out as demonstrated in this video. Other LOCAs do work, but may not spread on its own like shown here and may not cure with a weak UV light/sunlight as shown here. Our LOCA is something that is specially formulated just for us as DIY application for screen repairs like this is quite unique. Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further. Best regards,
i have a iphne 14 pro max but I need to get it repair but they charging me $450 for it I was wondering how much you would fix it for me but I live in florida
Not a problem at all! While we're on this topic, please note that there are a lot of UA-camrs who demonstrate the clean-up using N-Hexane without any special precautions, but I do not recommend N-Hexane at all. That chemical is actually banned by FoxConn due to its neurotoxicity. Several cases of death have been linked to usage of N-hexane. It's a bit concerning as some get sold just as "glue remover."
Alcohol can damage the microphones and sensors, there's no need to risk it. Heat alone set at 90C on a digital heat plate for 5 minutes is plenty to make it easier to disassemble. Been doing this for over 20 years, and I've seen the mess some people make with alcohol.
Hey ECDIY, quick question, know you're not super involved in the chats and this vid is a couple months old but hope you see it and give a quick answer if you don't mind. Seen a LOT of the same ? on this and many of your other vids. I have an S8 plus with cracked screen, the top half of the screen does not respond to touch but the bottom half does. Would just a new screen fix this possibly or do I need to do a the whole screen digitizer ect replacement? Thx.
Hey! I'm still here. I know the videos have been lacking but I have been fixing random viewers' phones and been checking comments regularly. As for your phone, unfortunately you would need to replace the entire display assembly. The touch layer is underneath the glass layer and problem with touch layer indicates that it's not just the glass that is damaged. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy thanks for getting back to me so quickly! I appreciate it and you and these vids, have been a big help in the past and now will be again as I fix this S8+!
Unfortunately no, it is not something we can ship due to the flammable nature of the 99% isopropyl alcohol. However, it can be sourced easily at a local pharmacy and stores like Walmart. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Best regards,
my friend I wish you're here in USA, so I can ship my iphone 12 pro max to get cracked screen repair (ways tooo expensive to get screen repair/replacement in the USA) thanks for the how to vids
Not a problem at all. Thank you for your kind words! I'm starting to really enjoy the process of fixing phones for strangers on UA-cam. It does my heart good. I may be able to help you out with a US address. Contact me through the "contact us" page on our site (expertcelldiy.com) Cheers,
With the liquid glue application shown in the video, it is much more forgiving. Solid impurities/debris may be visible after the repair but dust and lint-like impurities will get saturated by the glue and become very hard to see, practically invisible by naked eye even at close inspection. However, I recommend the screen be free of all debris prior to installation. Screen protector application relies on a silicone based, film/pad adhesive which forms a bubble around all impurities no matter the type/size.
Someone knows why my brightness is so pretty low on my 14PM after changing the screen for another original Apple screen? (didn’t transferred the IC or ambient light sensor)
Unless something changed recently, replacing the screen as a whole, even with a genuine Apple display off of another phone does disable auto brightness as well as "True Tone" Replacing the glass only is the only way to avoid error messages & loss of original display functions without getting into micro-soldering the IC sensor over which in my opinion, is more technical than the glass only replacement. If anyone else could chime in, that would be greatly appreciated!
Yes it does, and I'll be uploading a video on it soon. iPhone 15 series does have a thinner display holder bezel (part directly attached underneath the glass along the parameter of the display) but as long as you apply the same steps shown in the video, the display should come up without damage. Other than the bezel, there really isn't any difference in the process. Best regards,
I've been meaning to make a video for it for a long time now but it keeps getting put on the back burner. I've actually revealed the method in the comments section. I personally find the process to be very tedious. There's quite a bit of scraping and cleaning with a pry tool. It is not a task I personally find to be enjoyable, similar to the cleaning step for the front glass replacement but worse. It's also not a delicate process like the front glass replacement and the glass does go all over the place. I did mention that I will make the video for it and I will upload it. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
You can use lower percentage alcohol, but just remember that the other 4% in your case is water which may conduct electricity. You'd want to avoid accidentally powering on the device at all cost until all of the alcohol is completely evaporated. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Best regards,
@@ecdiy im wondering can 96% alcohol dissolve oca glue, can i clean the display with it after removing the glass. Also my kit arrived today, is there any other step by step tutorial for iphone 12?
@@Professor4all99 Yes, 96% isopropyl alcohol will be able to clean the glue. As for the iPhone 12 tutorial, the process is identical to the process shown here except you'd want to start the glass removal process from the bottom as the ear speaker grill will catch the wire. This is also noted on our "latest tips & tricks page" the address to which we print on the slip placed on the top of the plastic tray our kit ships in. I hadn't realized that you had purchased from us. Thank you so much for supporting us! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day.
You can find more information about the tool/kit and buy it from our site www.expertcelldiy.com (link found in the description section of the video also). Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great rest of the day.
70% is ok for if and only if you can be certain that you won't be accidentally turning the device on before the isopropyl alcohol has fully evaporated. This is because 70% isopropyl alcohol is 30% water. This is another great question by the way. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further! Best regards,
Thanks for the clear video. I went to a store to fix my 11 pro max with the same technique to replace glass only, it's all good but swiping down in the upper right corner for control center doesn't always work or work after several attempts. Do I need to go back or this is normal?
This is not normal. They might not have let the glue spread on its own as shown in the video and you have more glue than you should on that one corner. It's very possible they used too much glue too. Ask them if they had/have any leftover. 11 Pro Max only uses 2.3mL. Look very closely along the edges and see if you see one corner sticking above the frame. Alternatively they used a conductive cleaner and the back of the display was not cleaned thoroughly after the repair. Hope that helps! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Yes it is possible but for Xiaomi 12T Pro, you'd want to follow the replacement guide we have for Samsung curved display phones. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Best regards,
@@anassz Currently committed to fix a couple other viewers' phone but it looks like for Xiaomi 12T Pro, the display replacement is cheap. You might want to look into replacing the display as a whole because when I fix phones for viewers, I cover the part & return shipping but not the shipping to me. Whereabouts are you located anyhow?
@@anassz I appreciate the gesture, but there's no need! I'm doing this strictly to give back. I was always going to be covering one-way shipping, along with the parts and labor. Ok I will fix it for you. Contact me for details.
Please do my iPhone 14 😫 I’m scared I’ll damage my screen! Great video btw. I just bought a repair kit too 👌 thank you so much. Can you provide a tempered glass please . My order is under David Hernandez
Hello David, I am so sorry for the delay in my reply. I have completely missed it. Your order had already been shipped and it shows out for delivery today. If you would like though, you can purchase a protector from our site and what I can do is include 1 extra free of charge. I apologize once again for a delayed reply. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further. Have a great day.
@@DavidsiervodeDios777 Hello David, I'm so sorry to hear your repair didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped. Would you by any chance have a photo of the display so we can take a look and see where it could have gone wrong? It may be helpful in helping future customers avoid such a situation. Any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us or comment further. Best regards,
I actually have a video on it here! ua-cam.com/users/shortsuv4fGSn017Y?feature=share The long form video is also available on our channel for all flat display Pixel phones also.
I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max with a small dent on the corner and the glass is cracked but display is fine. The only place I’m finding the replacement screen is $350 and the local repair man is charging that price to replace the whole screen. I’d buy your kit to do this myself BUT you offered a free repair, so here I am 😅 The story behind this is I do security at a Walmart store and was chasing a guy who left the store stealing over $1,000 worth of their monitors and PC towers. He got to his car by the time I got there and sped off. I happened to drop my phone while chasing him and it cracked upon impact.
Hmmm. Your story is almost too good to pass up. It's been mostly narratives of struggle which to be frank, is a bit taxing to take in not to mention sometimes it turns out to be made up. If you could please contact us via email with a photo of the display with the phone on, that would be great. Thanks!
@@ecdiy I sent out that email, I appreciate you trusting my story! This is a very cool opportunity. I could send pics of the man who stole the stuff on CCTV which doesn’t exactly expose his identity.
I did reply to you. Did you happen to get my response? I think your phone would be perfect for my next video. Haven't heard from you so I launched a new giveaway below but I can fix your phone no problem. ua-cam.com/users/shortslWuHupkZH-k?si=tHBCPENxx6J33nDw
I will be giving away a repair soon! It's a bit too hectic for me to get into offering it as a paid service at the moment. What phone do you have? Best regards,
I would say you are missing out. I began with Samsung phones just because they were what I was the most familiar with, turned out to be a big mistake. No debating that Google phones are the easiest to open up but between Samsung vs Apple, Apple is a lot easier to work with and it is more profitable. When it comes to screen refurbishment anyhow.
Do iphone xs
We're going to make a long form video for the 12 soon and we'll move down to X~11. The method is practically identical other than the fact that for iPhone X ~ 11, the bezel does need to be separated as it does wrap slightly around the glass.
what you can do once the display is removed from the phone is to submerge it in 99% isopropyl alcohol for minimum 30 minutes (you can do it for longer without issues as long as the display is the OLED display which the original display is. High end aftermarket displays are also OLED. I have left displays submerged for up to 48 hours)
You can tape the opening of the plastic tray our kit ships in to be able to use the tray as a small container for isopropyl alcohol if you need. This is shown in our latest shorts video for Pixel phones on our channel.
At that point, the bezel can be removed rather easily with OCA blade by sliding it in from the back side of the display. The other sides are more forgiving but when it comes to the bottom side, you do want to ensure all of the adhesive has been sliced before attempting to pull the bezel away as there is a sensitive flex cable for the display that is attached to the bezel.
If the adhesive isn't completely sliced, attempting to remove the bezel can damage the bottom flex cable.
If the display isn't OLED, you'd need to resort to heat only to soften the adhesive. (You can do the above with heat as well to make things even easier)
Hope that helps.
@@ecdiyyes please the iphone 12
@@ecdiyplease explain how to remove face id and bezels not curing full
@@lrft iPhone 12, if you are curious it is covered in the short form video titled "They wanted $300 for this", bezel removal is covered in my previous reply, and FaceID removal is covered in this video, (simply dab a few drops of isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive and use the OCA blade to slide it between the glass and the module to slice the adhesive and lift it away from the glass) but could you kindly clarify what you mean by ""not curing full?"
@@ecdiywhen will you guys remove the iphone 12 full on gvideo
I’ve repaired about 15-20 phones in my life for myself, Family & friends . So I’m familiar with the process
I’ve never seen such a good video before
Subbed to support !
Hello where do you buy your replacements glass I have an iPhone 14 Pro back and front is cracked and idk where to buy the glass please help
You skip over so much crucial information. The different layers in the screen. Glass vs OLED, testing the screen along the way to make sure you're on track. You rush through steps, don't show close ups. Honestly, the kit is great but this video needs a lot of improvement.
@3:27 i noticed no one mention what part to use the string on! …. So many people on reviews cut off the actual digitizer and was left with the “silver” screen! Damaging it!
DO NOT REPEAT THE SAME Mistake that I MADE.
My 1st Experience with the Glass Repair Kit and Learnings from the experience.
- Follow the instructions and have one friend help you out, just if you miss any steps.
- I ordered Y#000 Precision Screwdriver and a Pentalobe screwdriver (iPhone repair kit) from amazon because the screwdriver included in the kit were not hard enough to unscrew.
- I made a huge mistake of peeling the wrong side of the glass and placed it on the screen. Shiney reflective side is the side that goes on top of the screen after you put the glue. Black side on the display stays up -facing you.
- Keep one small strong magnet on the desk, so that you don't lose any screws like I lost one on the carpet.
- Make sure to put the speaker grill back (earpiece) prior to fixing the display.
Overall, I had so much fun doing this. Thank you @ECDiy for providing prompt support after my mess-up. Looking forward to fixing my mistake soon.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thank you so much for your kind words. Happy to hear it was a fun project for you.
The only thing I do want to mention is that the screws are ever so slightly different from one another, so it is best to set them aside in the orientation you remove them as mentioned @2:10 putting it on a magnet could get them all mixed up.
You are right though, having a helper for even just 10 minutes to hold the hair dryer/heat gun above to keep the temperature consistent will make this process go much faster and smoother.
In case anyone is wondering, the shiny coating referred in the comment above is shown @5:44
I am looking into the screwdriver issue. We have sourced a different set to send out should anyone else happen to experience the same issue. In the past, the only issue with driver we experienced was it being stripped due to clogged screw head which toothbrush dipped in isopropyl alcohol clean well.
Thank you once again for sharing your experience and helping others learn from your mistake! Greatly appreciated and I'm sure you've just prevented someone else from making the same mistake!
hi, I want to ask, I see other video, their glass like a sticker, not using glue, whats the different?
So you are referring to the OCA film, which is used by others as well as the factory.
The one we use is liquid based. The difference is that when you use the liquid adhesive, you do want to be present in case you see it spreading to one side more than the other.
However, with the OCA film installation with the laminator, positive pressure & negative pressure chamber, it's more or less a set it and forget it. It's also easier to do multiple devices at once using the machines which is why it is preferred by the shops.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
at the minute 2.23, the operation you're doing to remove the flex cable and the bracket isn't necessary for iPhone 14 pro max?
thnx
Goodnight bro i need your help. i attempted the repair but the wire actually went right through the polarizer film and the screen display. there is some glue left on the screen that bonded the polarizer film to the screen display but my 100 percent acetone cant get it off and i am wondering what i can use? moreover i see this replacement part on alli express being sold that comes with the polarizer already bonded to the outer glass but i am wondering how could i get the side with the polarizer bonded back to the display screen... bear in mind that i dont have any laminator, so could some good old LOCA glue work or did apple use another type of resin to bond the polarizer to the screen itself
Do you still keep true tone?
What glue are you using at 5:38 pls reply me I ask you so many time you still don't reply
Hello Alex,
Thank you for your comment! I do see that you have asked on 2 other videos about an hour prior to this.
I am very sorry for the delay. I had been a bit backlogged with the repairs and did not get a chance to check the comments until now.
To answer your question, it is called Stronghold LOCA. LOCA stands for Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive, there are several options but please kindly note many LOCAs require a separate UV lamp to cure. Ours is specially formulated to be hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. Other parameters such as contractility, tensile strength and viscosity have all been fine tuned over the years for optimum results.
Please note there are a few sellers infringing on our trademark, Stronghold LOCA is developed by us and is exclusive to us.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
Where do you get the little silicone holder to hold the outside of the glass when you use the wire to separate the glass from the LED screen?
Hi
After I removed the glue the screen shows green lines. Why is it like that ?
what is this glue called?
Please! Why the screen’s refurbisher says they keep the heat on while separating the glass on the heat plate? They have it on 100 degrees Celsius? And have it on for few minutes and screen works enter testing! Can you explain that please ?
100 degrees Celsiusc is indeed the upper limit. Anything above it for more than a few seconds, you can start to damage the OLED. Some heat does get lost through the glass so setting the heat plate to 100'C does have some buffer. Many also use a silicone pad to improve suction when working with cracked screens which further lowers the actual temperature that reaches the OLED layer.
Personally though, if I were to use a heat plate as a first timer, I'd set it at 90/95'C due to potential for error in calibration (unless you can verify it with an accurate laser temperature gauge).
Hotter the screen gets heated, the softer the glue gets, that is for sure but due to the potential for user error when applying heat directly on the back, I suggest a slightly lower temperature range.
Great question though! Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
@@ecdiy so I can keep the heat on as long it’s not exceeding the temperature recommended? As a beginner it takes me about 10 minutes to remove the frame and separate the glass, Thank you for the help and I am a subscriber and love your content although I bought the machines but still need the knowledge and skills
@@ridu9976 Thank you so much for your kind words!
That is correct. You can keep the heat as long as it's not exceeding the temperature recommended. Mind you though, I have not experimented with leaving it on there for hours just for the sake of experimenting. It has been awhile since I used a heating pad but that's only because it's important for me to have the exact same experience as a DIYer purchaing our kit would. There is no denying that the machines are more efficient.
I'm very happy to hear the content is helping you. Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further!
@@ecdiy suggestion! I know you mentioned this on your videos! The entire point, even you show it on the camera , i think we need more safe way to make sure we don’t cut the digitizer . Because once we start cutting through the entire point the damage has already been done . And for people that use your kit , which is great kit , if they damage the digitizer they won’t be able to fix it because it’s involving soldering. I haven’t seen a video that break it down in great detail. I think it would be helpful if you can make one . If you already have one that I missed please drop the link. Have a great day
@@ridu9976
Thank you for your suggestion! Are you referring to the soldering? Or ensuring that the digitizer is not cut?
As long as the wire is held tightly and low so the wire is rubbing against the glass layer as demonstrated and mentioned in the video, it shouldn't be able to penetrate the digitizer layer, especially considering that the bezel is thicker than the display layer. This is particularly true when the glue layer is softened with heat.
This is something we remind on our latest tips & tricks page too, the address to which we print on a slip included in the kit.
It's happened to me once, years ago working on an iPhone X, but not since implementing the tips above.
Has this happened to you? If so let me know. I will definitely make sure to emphasize this in the next video so it doesn't happen to others.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
Do you know if the universal kit on your website would work to repair a one plus 8 pro, or is the screen curved too much?
I can confirm the universal kit on the site would work for One Plus 8 Pro, you would want to approach the repair the same way we show the Samsung phones on our channel.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further!
Have a great rest of the day.
When doing the repair should my fingers (when slicing with the wire) be touching the table surface. Should they be THAT low or is being that low too low.
Great question!
Yes, they should be that low. The idea is so that the wire held tight and low so that it is gliding on/touching the glass when it approaches the corners so it can't possibly go deeper into the display.
Hi there, was wondering how much mL of glue is needed for the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Please note that this amount does vary from glue to glue, but for an iPhone 13 Pro Max, we use 1.8mL.
We specify the amount needed for each phone using our glue also on the installation guide page, the address to which we print on the slip placed on top of the contents of the kit.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
How much loca do you recommend using for an iPad Air 4
That would be roughly 6mL. However, please note that this amount does vary from glue to glue.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day!
@@ecdiy thanks for the reply
Since you don’t offer 6ml loca glue or more in your shop could you point me somewhere or to any brand that have similar loca like yours
@@llockerroomNot a problem at all. It is the least we can do. It's been years since I've experimented with other glues and I can't say there is one quite like ours which is why we made our own over the years.
If you would like, I can give you a buy 1 get 1 30% off on the 3mL. Please feel free to contact us through the "contact us" page if you are interested.
Best regards,
is there a video of the 14 pro max
No but it's the same as iPhone 14 Pro, which is shown in this video.
If you want to get down to the exact screw location for the display removal, you can reference others' full display swap videos but the process is virtually identical.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the ay.
Do you ship to Singapore
What do you think about the 'reverse clamp' type tools with a suction cup on both sides to pull the screen off would that work with your method?
They do work. I would just be super careful not to get carried away because the range of motion on those tools are often enough to cause the flex cable to tear.
hi can acetone be used instead of isopropyl alcohol?
I believe acetone would melt the plastic.
I might attempt this on a sony xperia 5 II, do you have non device specific kits, like general purpose kit where you suplly your own glass front ?
Yes we do! We have a 'universal kit' which basically comes with everything with the exception of the front glass.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
I ended up finding it !
May i suggest that you make a kit including OCA blade, glue, thermo sticker and wire tool ?
I don't need another screwdriver and spudger set, but a kit with only "specific OCA tools" would be welcome@@ecdiy
@@JbrimbelibapThank you so much for the suggestion! The only issue would be that, as we buy the screwdriver set in bulk, we actually get them for very cheap. Removing them would not yield any meaningful savings. However, for the sake of reducing waste, this is something we would definitely be willing to do on request basis.
Any further feedback/questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great rest of the day!
@ECDiy Do you repair glass for customers? If i send my device to you
We do not offer phones as a service at the moment but I do occasionally do repairs for viewers as a giveaway. What phone do you have?
@@ecdiy I have pixel 6 pro. I couldn't find a video on the channel specifically for pixel 6 pro. So if possible you can use my device to make a video for the channel.
@@nisargkodinaria4409 We do have a video for Pixel 6 Pro, it's in the shorts.
I will be picking someone for another repair give-away soon!
When will you start selling this kit for the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The only thing I am not 100% clear on is the proximity/face ID sensor. You say in the video that on the 14 pro and pro max this doesn't need to be removed but other videos always show it being removed. Any more details on this?
How do i determine if my phone needs a glass only replacement or a displace replacement?
Hello,
Thank you for your comment!
That's relatively easy. If your screen is cracked but functioning fine (displays images and responds to touch without issues) then you do not need to replace the display, only the glass.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great weekend!
Where do you recommend getting the glass after we have the tools from one of your kits? I'd rather not have 5 of the same tool
It's not a problem at all for us to supply you with just the glass. We actually offer refills (glass + glue + tapes) now which is also getting quite popular.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day!
Do yall ship out of the us?
Specifically what is included in the kit other than the screen glass?
For a limited time, we are including everything you see in this video minus the heat gun/hair dryer and isopropyl alcohol; Gel pad, sticker thermometer, glass, screwdriver set, optically clear liquid adhesive, uv lamp, microfiber cloths, OCA blade, wire tool, basic pry tool, guitar pick tools, spudgers and a razor blade.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great day!
Does there be any bubbles after applying the LOCA? And would any LOCA do the same job?
I have also uploaded a close-up video, there isn't any bubble after the LOCA process. By lowering the glass slowly, keeping a close eye on how the glue contacts the glass, you can avoid bubbles in most cases.
Even if you do get stuck with one though, you can squeeze it out as demonstrated in this video.
Other LOCAs do work, but may not spread on its own like shown here and may not cure with a weak UV light/sunlight as shown here. Our LOCA is something that is specially formulated just for us as DIY application for screen repairs like this is quite unique.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
Can you fix my iphone 14 pro max no display because of drop
Can you do a huawei tablet?
Thank you for the suggestion! It isn't really something I had thought about but I will look more into it.
i have a iphne 14 pro max but I need to get it repair but they charging me $450 for it I was wondering how much you would fix it for me but I live in florida
I didnt fidn iphone 15 pro max screen repair kit do you guys have kit for that model?
You found smt bro ?
I have same type shit problem, how you solved it? But I have 15 plus
I really like the tip on using alcohol 99% that helps a lot thanks.
Not a problem at all! While we're on this topic, please note that there are a lot of UA-camrs who demonstrate the clean-up using N-Hexane without any special precautions, but I do not recommend N-Hexane at all. That chemical is actually banned by FoxConn due to its neurotoxicity. Several cases of death have been linked to usage of N-hexane.
It's a bit concerning as some get sold just as "glue remover."
Alcohol can damage the microphones and sensors, there's no need to risk it. Heat alone set at 90C on a digital heat plate for 5 minutes is plenty to make it easier to disassemble. Been doing this for over 20 years, and I've seen the mess some people make with alcohol.
Hello.
1. Can I order to Poland?
2. For iPhone 15 pro it will be the same screen as I can order at your shop for 14 pro?
Hey ECDIY, quick question, know you're not super involved in the chats and this vid is a couple months old but hope you see it and give a quick answer if you don't mind. Seen a LOT of the same ? on this and many of your other vids. I have an S8 plus with cracked screen, the top half of the screen does not respond to touch but the bottom half does. Would just a new screen fix this possibly or do I need to do a the whole screen digitizer ect replacement? Thx.
Hey! I'm still here. I know the videos have been lacking but I have been fixing random viewers' phones and been checking comments regularly.
As for your phone, unfortunately you would need to replace the entire display assembly. The touch layer is underneath the glass layer and problem with touch layer indicates that it's not just the glass that is damaged.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy thanks for getting back to me so quickly! I appreciate it and you and these vids, have been a big help in the past and now will be again as I fix this S8+!
Is the 99% alcohol included in the kit?
Unfortunately no, it is not something we can ship due to the flammable nature of the 99% isopropyl alcohol. However, it can be sourced easily at a local pharmacy and stores like Walmart.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
my friend I wish you're here in USA, so I can ship my iphone 12 pro max to get cracked screen repair (ways tooo expensive to get screen repair/replacement in the USA) thanks for the how to vids
Not a problem at all. Thank you for your kind words!
I'm starting to really enjoy the process of fixing phones for strangers on UA-cam. It does my heart good.
I may be able to help you out with a US address. Contact me through the "contact us" page on our site (expertcelldiy.com)
Cheers,
Great video, my screen is not cracked but it’s nice seeing videos like this
what if there becomes dust trapped between the display and glass like when you are applying a screen protector?
With the liquid glue application shown in the video, it is much more forgiving.
Solid impurities/debris may be visible after the repair but dust and lint-like impurities will get saturated by the glue and become very hard to see, practically invisible by naked eye even at close inspection. However, I recommend the screen be free of all debris prior to installation.
Screen protector application relies on a silicone based, film/pad adhesive which forms a bubble around all impurities no matter the type/size.
Someone knows why my brightness is so pretty low on my 14PM after changing the screen for another original Apple screen? (didn’t transferred the IC or ambient light sensor)
Unless something changed recently, replacing the screen as a whole, even with a genuine Apple display off of another phone does disable auto brightness as well as "True Tone"
Replacing the glass only is the only way to avoid error messages & loss of original display functions without getting into micro-soldering the IC sensor over which in my opinion, is more technical than the glass only replacement.
If anyone else could chime in, that would be greatly appreciated!
Hello . Can you help me to replace my screen glass on my xiaomi 11 ultra of course, I have to pay for this
We do not offer phones as a service at the moment but I do occasionally do repairs for subscribers as a giveaway!
This applies to iphone 15?
Yes it does, and I'll be uploading a video on it soon. iPhone 15 series does have a thinner display holder bezel (part directly attached underneath the glass along the parameter of the display) but as long as you apply the same steps shown in the video, the display should come up without damage.
Other than the bezel, there really isn't any difference in the process.
Best regards,
How much to fix the glass on an iPhone 14 Pro Max?
We don't offer repair as a service, but I do occasionally give repairs away for content.
Great video! When are you releasing the video for the back glass removing hack?
I've been meaning to make a video for it for a long time now but it keeps getting put on the back burner. I've actually revealed the method in the comments section.
I personally find the process to be very tedious. There's quite a bit of scraping and cleaning with a pry tool. It is not a task I personally find to be enjoyable, similar to the cleaning step for the front glass replacement but worse. It's also not a delicate process like the front glass replacement and the glass does go all over the place.
I did mention that I will make the video for it and I will upload it. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
Can i use ethanol 96% instead of isopropyl alcohol, i live in 3rd world country, i can’t find isopropyl…
You can use lower percentage alcohol, but just remember that the other 4% in your case is water which may conduct electricity.
You'd want to avoid accidentally powering on the device at all cost until all of the alcohol is completely evaporated.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
@@ecdiy im wondering can 96% alcohol dissolve oca glue, can i clean the display with it after removing the glass.
Also my kit arrived today, is there any other step by step tutorial for iphone 12?
@@Professor4all99 Yes, 96% isopropyl alcohol will be able to clean the glue. As for the iPhone 12 tutorial, the process is identical to the process shown here except you'd want to start the glass removal process from the bottom as the ear speaker grill will catch the wire. This is also noted on our "latest tips & tricks page" the address to which we print on the slip placed on the top of the plastic tray our kit ships in.
I hadn't realized that you had purchased from us. Thank you so much for supporting us!
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
Where do you order the kit
You can find more information about the tool/kit and buy it from our site www.expertcelldiy.com (link found in the description section of the video also).
Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
Would 70% isopropyl alcohol be fine for these repairs ? That’s all I have. Let me know!
70% is ok for if and only if you can be certain that you won't be accidentally turning the device on before the isopropyl alcohol has fully evaporated. This is because 70% isopropyl alcohol is 30% water.
This is another great question by the way.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further!
Best regards,
Link to those kits
You can find them at www.expertcelldiy.com
Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
Thanks for the clear video. I went to a store to fix my 11 pro max with the same technique to replace glass only, it's all good but swiping down in the upper right corner for control center doesn't always work or work after several attempts. Do I need to go back or this is normal?
This is not normal. They might not have let the glue spread on its own as shown in the video and you have more glue than you should on that one corner. It's very possible they used too much glue too. Ask them if they had/have any leftover. 11 Pro Max only uses 2.3mL. Look very closely along the edges and see if you see one corner sticking above the frame.
Alternatively they used a conductive cleaner and the back of the display was not cleaned thoroughly after the repair.
Hope that helps! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Will you still repair for people?
I will be doing another giveaway soon! Are you by any chance in need of a repair? If so, which phone do you have?
@@ecdiy I have the 14 ProMax Gold, Yes I need the front glass replaced like in this video.
Bro please fix my phone i need help
Fix my iphone 14 pro Bro
Is this method possible for xiaomi 12t Pro??
Yes it is possible but for Xiaomi 12T Pro, you'd want to follow the replacement guide we have for Samsung curved display phones.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
@@ecdiy can I send it to you for repair my friend?
@@anassz Currently committed to fix a couple other viewers' phone but it looks like for Xiaomi 12T Pro, the display replacement is cheap.
You might want to look into replacing the display as a whole because when I fix phones for viewers, I cover the part & return shipping but not the shipping to me.
Whereabouts are you located anyhow?
@@ecdiy in Spain, shipping wouldn't be an issue, I could cover both ways
@@anassz I appreciate the gesture, but there's no need! I'm doing this strictly to give back. I was always going to be covering one-way shipping, along with the parts and labor.
Ok I will fix it for you. Contact me for details.
Please do my iPhone 14 😫 I’m scared I’ll damage my screen! Great video btw. I just bought a repair kit too 👌 thank you so much. Can you provide a tempered glass please . My order is under David Hernandez
Hello David,
I am so sorry for the delay in my reply. I have completely missed it.
Your order had already been shipped and it shows out for delivery today. If you would like though, you can purchase a protector from our site and what I can do is include 1 extra free of charge. I apologize once again for a delayed reply.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Have a great day.
@@ecdiy i destroyed my original screen this was extremely hard to do. I just bought a replacement screen
@@DavidsiervodeDios777 Hello David,
I'm so sorry to hear your repair didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped.
Would you by any chance have a photo of the display so we can take a look and see where it could have gone wrong? It may be helpful in helping future customers avoid such a situation.
Any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us or comment further.
Best regards,
Do one for Pixel 6a please...
I actually have a video on it here!
ua-cam.com/users/shortsuv4fGSn017Y?feature=share
The long form video is also available on our channel for all flat display Pixel phones also.
I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max with a small dent on the corner and the glass is cracked but display is fine. The only place I’m finding the replacement screen is $350 and the local repair man is charging that price to replace the whole screen. I’d buy your kit to do this myself BUT you offered a free repair, so here I am 😅 The story behind this is I do security at a Walmart store and was chasing a guy who left the store stealing over $1,000 worth of their monitors and PC towers. He got to his car by the time I got there and sped off. I happened to drop my phone while chasing him and it cracked upon impact.
Hmmm. Your story is almost too good to pass up. It's been mostly narratives of struggle which to be frank, is a bit taxing to take in not to mention sometimes it turns out to be made up.
If you could please contact us via email with a photo of the display with the phone on, that would be great.
Thanks!
@@ecdiy I sent out that email, I appreciate you trusting my story! This is a very cool opportunity. I could send pics of the man who stole the stuff on CCTV which doesn’t exactly expose his identity.
I did reply to you. Did you happen to get my response? I think your phone would be perfect for my next video. Haven't heard from you so I launched a new giveaway below but I can fix your phone no problem.
ua-cam.com/users/shortslWuHupkZH-k?si=tHBCPENxx6J33nDw
@@ecdiy I’m so sorry bro! I got lipoid pneumonia and have been having an awful time 😷 I will get back to you when I get off work around 3:30pm
Broooo great video. I ran my phone over like an idiot. Its a 14 pro and I dont think I have what it takes to actually fix it 😅
Does the screen still work perfectly?
Yoo🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wish I could pay you to do my phone 😭
I will be giving away a repair soon! It's a bit too hectic for me to get into offering it as a paid service at the moment. What phone do you have?
Best regards,
@@ecdiy IPhone 13!
LOL "kind of like us, alcohol helps the iPhone up"
Free tmp
I started flipping phones. Was thinking about getting into apple stuff but now i dont know hahaha
I would say you are missing out. I began with Samsung phones just because they were what I was the most familiar with, turned out to be a big mistake.
No debating that Google phones are the easiest to open up but between Samsung vs Apple, Apple is a lot easier to work with and it is more profitable. When it comes to screen refurbishment anyhow.