I can't thank you enough for this video. A tiny crack appeared on my screen two days ago and the top half of my screen stopped working completely. Went on ebay, ordered a new screen with adhesive and tools - watched your vids and now i have what looks like a brand new phone in full working order. Superb!
Hello, Phone Ninja's, i gotta thank you a lot for your tutorial video, how to replace the broken screen on my Z3, here in the US, Sony is not as popular as elsewhere for Smart Phones, even they are one of the best looking and advanced phones, yes they have the problems too. This is the third time that i broke my screen, yuup i'm clumsy, this time I didn't wanted to spend $150 and the headache, that the store in my area is not capable to fix the phone. so went to eBay and bought the parts, watch your video a few time and got going. took me an hour to complete but it works and like from the phone fixing store, the back doesn't fall off. Again THANK YOU, greetings from Long Island NY, USA
replaced my back glass today no prob no hassle had it prepped before the replacement was delivered and sealed in an anti static bag after going over the trim with nail varnish remover and a cue tip. My phones now black n white. Always apply heat AFTER you press the glass down to make sure the adhesive gets the most contact with the frame.
@2:56 that is not a very large piece of adhesive. That is the pull tab to release the adhesive on the battery that sticks the battery to the back cover. That is why it took you a while to get the back cover off. That pull black pull tab works like the 3M command strips.
I do have to give credit to Sony with their amazing screens. If you get a crack across the screen. the bottom of top half stops working. that's actually really smart to be honest. because then I can't go around and use it normally but in fact I have to change the screen
Hey, iv followed this tutorial and although the new screen shows its on - (it lights up) it doesnt display anything other than black. Is their something i should of done to prep the new screen?
How would I go about replacing the back? I've smashed the back cover of this model - I imagine I just do the first few steps and reapply it as you've reapplied the back? Thanks
FYI everyone, the old screen flex and the main flex get brittle with age and tear easier than a thin piece of paper if you are not careful. I just needed to re-glue my screen but because I tore the flex cables, I had to buy a new screen and flex. Be very careful not to slip when unsticking the screen flex from the frame. Also, measure the thickness of the screen adhesive you use, because if it is more than 0.15mm, your screen will stick out.
can you put a video where you assemble back the lcd and it works also why would you disconnect the flexes with a metal screwdriver y understand the glue but the flexes ???
Hello, I have broke back glass of my xperia z2, you think it's still waterproof? I was told that in the inner glass has as a film, you can confirm this?
whats name of the pink rubber thing thats under vibration motor ? i lost it when i took my phone apart and now i need a new one but dont know what words to google with
So everything was going well, until i got to the loudspeaker screws, they wont come off and they are starting to loose thread.. any ideas on how to solve this?
Hello realized the exchange of my screen, all went well, she is working perfectly, but I had two problems. 1 - the speakers are very strange, it seems that only one channel is working, very lost their quality. 2 - the microphone is not working, can only receive calls through the speaker because the microphone does not work. You know what I have done wrong? Thank you!
MY phone suffered from fall damaged and I have a spare one who'S battery broke, I now want to fix them but I feel like I don't know how because the buttons on neither seem to still be clicky
phone ninja! I need some advice. my xperia z3 just fell on its side, the power button has sunken down and the screen has lifted a little on that same side right above there the button is, should i ask a technician to fix it or is this something i could fix by myself??
On my Z3's back panel seal lost grip a bit and some water entered the phone. That resulted in only touch stopping working. Could it be just a shorted connector? I'm thinking of disassembling it to find if that's the case.
Hello Phone Ninja, thanks for really good DIY material! I'm having trouble w my z3 compact: had broken back cover glass for few months and lately people started to complain, that they hear me badly. I'm guessing some dirt or glass ruined the mic. Could microphone be replaced separately? could you give part nr for ordering it? and could you note in which second mic is seen in your'e video, please?
i have cracked the screen on my z3 and only half the touch screen works so does this mean i only need replacement glass and not a new digitiser ? please help?!?!?!?!?!
+Dan Whyty The safest alternative is to buy a full screen with digitizer and LCD and replace it that way. If only your digitizer is broken, not the LCD, you can do a separation which would mean removing the broken digitizer from the LCD and replacing it with a new one. More complicated, but a lot cheaper. There are some videos on it, using LOCA glue and so on.
Hi, I replaced my Sony Xperia Z5 screen, but after replacement when I turn the phone on, I have just a blue screen! Do you know (by experience) why it happens and how can I fix that?
My Digitizer is shattered, and the screen is unresponsive to any touch, but the LCD seems to be perfectly fine. Do i get just the Digitizer or Both LCD w/ the Digitizer??
Does anyone know what's teh original double sided adhesive sony using in their phones? I don't mean precut ones, looking for exact tape as in precut dark grey adhesives.
could you kindly share the temperature settings for the heat air reworking used for removing the back ? should it be 200degrees or 300degrees ? I think many guide lack of such information despite they all mention that heat air rework is easy but they left out the temperature settings which is the most important. Too high it'll destroy the back panel..
Tanks that is fabulous Mate I only have one hard question. what type of music you are using in this recording I love to have it in my website. I hope is license free to publish or do I need a permission to use it. thanks M8
I just changed the screen and everything is booting up with the Sony sign but the touchscreen is not working.. I am therefore stuck at the lock screen and cant do anything.. please let me know if you have any idea how to help.. I already took everything apart 3 times :/
sorry, I have a question. My xperia z3 now break a little hole because I try to use a pin to clean the loudspeaker. what I want to know is does this affect waterproof? It seem like the loudspeaker doesn't affect other component in video. if it doesn't a big problem I don't want to repair it... because sony repair department told me that it's need to change all the LCD module, and it is too expensive...
there is two holes of the speakers and there is a plastic part used to clog or closed this hole and you can use oca not loca glue , to stick the borders like the glue used by a plumber . it is waterproof ;) but do not try to test this with the battery connected to the phone , and even without the battery (just for test) try to click on the power button to discharge the whole capacitors on the motherboard . ... or to be more safe , open the frame , release (take off) the motherboard and battery and put a humidity or water witness paper , a paper used to be proof that humidity or water is present in this place and then put it in water less than 1 meter and less than 30minutes . this is how it can be tested , but anyway if you test it and it works , second time a drop of water can pass trough and arrive to the board . test it as your own risk :) if it work and a customer comes and ask for waterproof guaranty then give it
It can be made waterproof, you need to use the original quality adhesive border stencils for the front and back. Press it down firmly, heat it up, clamp it down overnight. I wouldn't trust it at the bottom of your pool though. :)
Phone Ninja Perth I have a water problem with my device, After taking it off from water, two mins later and I can see water on the camera from inside. Can this be repaired? It will be water resisting after repair? Please Answers :)
hat you will be able again to the water when the draw? I have 3 series and after water speakers do not work properly are quiet and days after month drying remain silent compared it with other phones no way still others gllasniji even cell phones than $ 50 have a stronger sound? what you think is you need service still have a guarantee?
Kimberly Pack i have the same model and yes you can replace it with the white one.if you have the same model for example D6603 but i fully recommended not to do it.you will lose the waterproof.ill tell you this.send it to proffesionals, yes yes you will pay 40-50euros or dollars more but they will fix it like new and you will have the waterproof.they also give a guarantee ;) hope it helps
have a z3 but its unable to use now. first the internet conn. and the bluetooth is not working. then after it got fixed battery started to run fast, it only take1 day to finish the battery without using it. and the other issue is difficult to get a battery replacement. now my phone is at the repair center and im considering to get new phone. in short my $700+ will soon fly away.
Got question so my z3 display does not work nomore so i was gonna buy one on amazon thinking they original but the tech guy told me their no such thing of original display if you buy them somewere that is not Sony or get the display is coming from other z3.. So my question is.. Its it still fast the touch and is the resolution still the same?
Goodday I just want to ask on why my newly change sony z3 lcd screen digitizer has no image on screen,its turn on but the screen is empty but the backlight is on. Please help me if whats the poblem Many thanks
I cracked my screen so took it to shop they fixed the screen but now The backlight doesn’t come on now and they guy said it’s not the screen but the circuit board but the back light was on before he changed the screen, how do I go about fixing this, please help
10:40 what are those little boxes around the display connector? 1 of them just fell off and now my screen doesn't show any colors, its just on but shows black.
Hello, my z3 not detect anymore sim card when i use it until the battery dead........ pls help... ive tried to repair via pc companion lots of time...... still no service. Or it cause to burned my sim card pin when i charge?
hi mate, can you recommend a place to buy good Xperia Z3 LCD screens? I've bought two for my D6603 from the internet and both have failed to work. Thanks
Hi there. I have a problem with my xperia z3. Does replacing a cracked fornt glass means replacing the lcd as well?or it can be replaced separately? There are no problems with the display. Only unresponsive to touch. I'm now using a mouse to navigate it.. hoping for your quick reply.. thanks..
It says a "digitizer" is needed to remove the screen in a different source but is that essentially the same as applying heat? So a dryer can be used instead?? it seems so in this video but just making sure..
yeah, i realized; I went anyways and tore the whole phone apart since it became utterly useless as much as Sony is. Good 500GBP study material for a smartphone anatomy.
I can't thank you enough for this video. A tiny crack appeared on my screen two days ago and the top half of my screen stopped working completely. Went on ebay, ordered a new screen with adhesive and tools - watched your vids and now i have what looks like a brand new phone in full working order. Superb!
Thanks, my phone is now working again. I've been putting off the screen replacement since may this year. its working great now thanks to your videos.
hi mate I've just watched your video and replaced my Z3 screen after dropping it, brilliant cheers
Thanks for the video. Much more realistic than the others videos on UA-cam. I had my phone apart and replaced the rear cover in under 10 minutes.
Hello, Phone Ninja's, i gotta thank you a lot for your tutorial video, how to replace the broken screen on my Z3, here in the US, Sony is not as popular as elsewhere for Smart Phones, even they are one of the best looking and advanced phones, yes they have the problems too. This is the third time that i broke my screen, yuup i'm clumsy, this time I didn't wanted to spend $150 and the headache, that the store in my area is not capable to fix the phone. so went to eBay and bought the parts, watch your video a few time and got going. took me an hour to complete but it works and like from the phone fixing store, the back doesn't fall off. Again THANK YOU, greetings from Long Island NY, USA
Awesome tutorial
Did this today and now my z3 is working again.. Thanks
Watching your vid made the job so easy and painless!
Just replaced my screen with the help of your tutorials. Thanks a ton!
Erick Sandstedt I had the same issue in one of my screens. I guess that's because of poor quality of screen.
Gracias por el tiempo de este tutorial me fue de bastante utilidad.
I would have had to have paid a lot more money to fix my phone without these videos. Thank you so so so much! a huge like and subscribe from me!
replaced my back glass today no prob no hassle had it prepped before the replacement was delivered and sealed in an anti static bag after going over the trim with nail varnish remover and a cue tip. My phones now black n white. Always apply heat AFTER you press the glass down to make sure the adhesive gets the most contact with the frame.
Thank you so much for these videos man, I was able to replace my LCD Screen and save more than 150 dollars!!!
very easy to do,very helpful step by step procedure. thanks so much.
Thanks for the help! Your instructions got me through the screen replacement!
@2:56 that is not a very large piece of adhesive. That is the pull tab to release the adhesive on the battery that sticks the battery to the back cover. That is why it took you a while to get the back cover off. That pull black pull tab works like the 3M command strips.
Thanks for the instructions very easy to remove with this video.
thanks man big job but got it keep up the good vids yours was simple as 1,2,3 z3 saved
Thanks a lot for these videos, I now have a working phone again!
worked great with my xperia z3 4g, other tutorials had slightly different phones on the inside (might not have been 4g / or a z3 plus)
thank you so much! my phone works perfectly fine now :)
Hi, would you please make the middle frame replacement video or guide? Thanks
I do have to give credit to Sony with their amazing screens. If you get a crack across the screen. the bottom of top half stops working. that's actually really smart to be honest. because then I can't go around and use it normally but in fact I have to change the screen
great video thanks
Do you have to take the back off if I'm just replacing the front screen
I highly recommend wearing shades/safety glasses !
how much costs lcd replacement ?
what about waterproof garantee ?
and where is your location
Fantastic thank you!
Hey! i got it done, tnx homie :)
Excellent video. 100% functional :) Cheers!
Brilliant. Thanks.
Hey, iv followed this tutorial and although the new screen shows its on - (it lights up) it doesnt display anything other than black. Is their something i should of done to prep the new screen?
+steph mccann just curious if you found an answer for this? I seem to have the same issue?? Cheers
I have just done this, and the screen works fine, everything seems to be connected properly but the touch screen is not responding
Good tutorial. Helped a lot :)
How would I go about replacing the back? I've smashed the back cover of this model - I imagine I just do the first few steps and reapply it as you've reapplied the back? Thanks
FYI everyone, the old screen flex and the main flex get brittle with age and tear easier than a thin piece of paper if you are not careful. I just needed to re-glue my screen but because I tore the flex cables, I had to buy a new screen and flex. Be very careful not to slip when unsticking the screen flex from the frame. Also, measure the thickness of the screen adhesive you use, because if it is more than 0.15mm, your screen will stick out.
can you put a video where you assemble back the lcd and it works also why would you disconnect the flexes with a metal screwdriver y understand the glue but the flexes ???
Do you think it is possible to just remove the glass?
My LCD is fine, I just need to replace the touch digitizer
thank you
Hello, I have broke back glass of my xperia z2, you think it's still waterproof? I was told that in the inner glass has as a film, you can confirm this?
Followed this vid and the instal was amazingly simple. Phone went well for twenty odd hours then blank. Any idea why this may have happened?
Is it imperative to remove the rear glass if you only require fixing the front glass/digitizer
I only want to fix my phone backlight, not change the whole screen. is there any way to do it without breaking the glass?
whats name of the pink rubber thing thats under vibration motor ? i lost it when i took my phone apart and now i need a new one but dont know what words to google with
So everything was going well, until i got to the loudspeaker screws, they wont come off and they are starting to loose thread.. any ideas on how to solve this?
Hello realized the exchange of my screen, all went well, she is working perfectly, but I had two problems.
1 - the speakers are very strange, it seems that only one channel is working, very lost their quality.
2 - the microphone is not working, can only receive calls through the speaker because the microphone does not work.
You know what I have done wrong?
Thank you!
MY phone suffered from fall damaged and I have a spare one who'S battery broke, I now want to fix them but I feel like I don't know how because the buttons on neither seem to still be clicky
phone ninja! I need some advice. my xperia z3 just fell on its side, the power button has sunken down and the screen has lifted a little on that same side right above there the button is, should i ask a technician to fix it or is this something i could fix by myself??
On my Z3's back panel seal lost grip a bit and some water entered the phone. That resulted in only touch stopping working. Could it be just a shorted connector? I'm thinking of disassembling it to find if that's the case.
Hello Phone Ninja, thanks for really good DIY material!
I'm having trouble w my z3 compact: had broken back cover glass for few months and lately people started to complain, that they hear me badly. I'm guessing some dirt or glass ruined the mic. Could microphone be replaced separately? could you give part nr for ordering it? and could you note in which second mic is seen in your'e video, please?
i have cracked the screen on my z3 and only half the touch screen works so does this mean i only need replacement glass and not a new digitiser ? please help?!?!?!?!?!
Dan Whyty look my vids for the answer
What le vidz called buddy?
+Dan Whyty The safest alternative is to buy a full screen with digitizer and LCD and replace it that way. If only your digitizer is broken, not the LCD, you can do a separation which would mean removing the broken digitizer from the LCD and replacing it with a new one. More complicated, but a lot cheaper. There are some videos on it, using LOCA glue and so on.
i have a Xperia z3 and i have a question my front screen was broken and i had repaired it from the sony gallery. still my phone is waterproof????
Hi,
I replaced my Sony Xperia Z5 screen, but after replacement when I turn the phone on, I have just a blue screen! Do you know (by experience) why it happens and how can I fix that?
Hi there
Thank you for the video
I have sony z3 phone
With broken screen i just want to know how much will i pay to have onther screen?
Thanks
on the screen? around 200usd for a quality one
if we change the display glass does waterproof resistant will be there in phone or not.please reply for this
the big rectangular hole in the center bottom at 16:07, is that where the front speaker goes?
My Digitizer is shattered, and the screen is unresponsive to any touch,
but the LCD seems to be perfectly fine. Do i get just the Digitizer or
Both LCD w/ the Digitizer??
Min 7.27 where can I buy this replacement?
Does anyone know what's teh original double sided adhesive sony using in their phones? I don't mean precut ones, looking for exact tape as in precut dark grey adhesives.
could you kindly share the temperature settings for the heat air reworking used for removing the back ? should it be 200degrees or 300degrees ? I think many guide lack of such information despite they all mention that heat air rework is easy but they left out the temperature settings which is the most important. Too high it'll destroy the back panel..
Tanks that is fabulous Mate I only have one hard question. what type of music you are using in this recording I love to have it in my website. I hope is license free to publish or do I need a permission to use it. thanks M8
What music are you referring to? this video or the 35 teardown? this video does not have music? (i am the tech working on the phone)
thanks bro!
I broke the cable in the brand new one screen is there anything I can buy like s replacement cable or I need a whole new screen?
I just changed the screen and everything is booting up with the Sony sign but the touchscreen is not working.. I am therefore stuck at the lock screen and cant do anything.. please let me know if you have any idea how to help.. I already took everything apart 3 times :/
sorry, I have a question.
My xperia z3 now break a little hole because I try to use a pin to clean the loudspeaker.
what I want to know is
does this affect waterproof?
It seem like the loudspeaker doesn't affect other component in video.
if it doesn't a big problem
I don't want to repair it...
because sony repair department told me that it's need to change all the LCD module,
and it is too expensive...
That little pice of paper is stuck in my phone and I cant get it out. It fell in deeply and now its moving in there. Is there a way to get it back?
what is the thing that u used to heat up the phone
is this the same assembly kit for the experia Z3v??
I have important question my Z3 screen broken and l will repair it but it's still Waterproof?
its no longer waterproof after repair
Thank you very much
there is two holes of the speakers and there is a plastic part used to clog or closed this hole and you can use oca not loca glue , to stick the borders like the glue used by a plumber . it is waterproof ;) but do not try to test this with the battery connected to the phone , and even without the battery (just for test) try to click on the power button to discharge the whole capacitors on the motherboard . ...
or to be more safe , open the frame , release (take off) the motherboard and battery and put a humidity or water witness paper , a paper used to be proof that humidity or water is present in this place
and then put it in water less than 1 meter and less than 30minutes .
this is how it can be tested ,
but anyway if you test it and it works , second time a drop of water can pass trough and arrive to the board .
test it as your own risk :) if it work and a customer comes and ask for waterproof guaranty then give it
It can be made waterproof, you need to use the original quality adhesive border stencils for the front and back. Press it down firmly, heat it up, clamp it down overnight. I wouldn't trust it at the bottom of your pool though. :)
Phone Ninja Perth I have a water problem with my device,
After taking it off from water, two mins later and I can see water on the camera from inside. Can this be repaired?
It will be water resisting after repair? Please Answers :)
I followed the tutorial but does not operate the touch anyone knows me because I thank your answers
hat you will be able again to the water when the draw?
I have 3 series and after water speakers do not work properly are quiet and days after month drying remain silent compared it with other phones no way still others gllasniji even cell phones than $ 50 have a stronger sound? what you think is you need service still have a guarantee?
I like your voice bro!
Can i change only the touch and glass? The lcd is working, but glass is broken and touch is not working
+Giulio Danelon no, I don't believe so.
they all come in as one so no. But you can buy the whole package for 30 dollars from lltrader so why bother.
Dude what is that piece at 9.27 you're prying apart?
Question: if I have a black version, can I replace the broken screen with a white replacement? They seem to be cheaper.
Kimberly Pack i have the same model and yes you can replace it with the white one.if you have the same model for example D6603 but i fully recommended not to do it.you will lose the waterproof.ill tell you this.send it to proffesionals, yes yes you will pay 40-50euros or dollars more but they will fix it like new and you will have the waterproof.they also give a guarantee ;) hope it helps
hello!
i acidenatally punctured the battery wrapping can i still use the battery or do i have to buy a new one?
have a z3 but its unable to use now. first the internet conn. and the bluetooth is not working. then after it got fixed battery started to run fast, it only take1 day to finish the battery without using it. and the other issue is difficult to get a battery replacement. now my phone is at the repair center and im considering to get new phone. in short my $700+ will soon fly away.
so ...LCD come out from the outside screen ?
thanks
Got question so my z3 display does not work nomore so i was gonna buy one on amazon thinking they original but the tech guy told me their no such thing of original display if you buy them somewere that is not Sony or get the display is coming from other z3.. So my question is.. Its it still fast the touch and is the resolution still the same?
Goodday
I just want to ask on why my newly change sony z3 lcd screen digitizer has no image on screen,its turn on but the screen is empty but the backlight is on.
Please help me if whats the poblem
Many thanks
I cracked my screen so took it to shop they fixed the screen but now The backlight doesn’t come on now and they guy said it’s not the screen but the circuit board but the back light was on before he changed the screen, how do I go about fixing this, please help
Hi. Have just replaced everything. however now my phone doesn't show an image. It "lights" up but doesn't show an image. Potential fault?
Did you ever figure this issue out? We have the same problem.
10:40 what are those little boxes around the display connector? 1 of them just fell off and now my screen doesn't show any colors, its just on but shows black.
Does this apply to the D6616 or only the other models?
gd wrk bro
Hello, my z3 not detect anymore sim card when i use it until the battery dead........ pls help... ive tried to repair via pc companion lots of time...... still no service. Or it cause to burned my sim card pin when i charge?
hi mate, can you recommend a place to buy good Xperia Z3 LCD screens? I've bought two for my D6603 from the internet and both have failed to work.
Thanks
What if you dont have a heat gun? is there a replacement for it?
Yea i found out later. Was commenting only a minute in the vid haha
I replaced my sony xperia z3 lcd and digitizer and the screen doesnt show and pictures or display, just dim lights.
Hi there. I have a problem with my xperia z3. Does replacing a cracked fornt glass means replacing the lcd as well?or it can be replaced separately? There are no problems with the display. Only unresponsive to touch. I'm now using a mouse to navigate it.. hoping for your quick reply.. thanks..
chumai0328 I'm pretty sure the screen assembly consists of both the touch digitizer and LCD.
Hi Brad, can you recommend somewhere to buy the new screen from?
There are 1001 places but I wanna make sure I get original, thank you
Nicholas Veloutsos I forgot to ask do they supply the adhesive or is that a separate thing?
+Nicholas Veloutsos seperate.
It says a "digitizer" is needed to remove the screen in a different source but is that essentially the same as applying heat? So a dryer can be used instead?? it seems so in this video but just making sure..
+祁堂隼斗 the digitizer is the screen assembly itself.
yeah, i realized; I went anyways and tore the whole phone apart since it became utterly useless as much as Sony is. Good 500GBP study material for a smartphone anatomy.
thanx!!!!!
My mobile external sound I'd damage. How can I make it.
This is the same way whit d6633 ? ?
Is it the exact same for the xperia z3 compact?
+Tony Vu Not even close.
Hi, is there somebody who knows what is the z3's battery NET weight? I haven't find that info on the web may be you know.
I can't connect the signal cable , it keep getting loose
do somebody knows if the z3dualsim is compatible with the other versions of z3
Man cummon, the bit of glass on the front is not called a screen or an LCD it's called a Digitizer no?