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Replacing the iPhone Digitizer

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An iPhone digitizer is what gives the screen the ability to be a touchscreen. Basically, a digitizer is a device that is attached to the screen. It looks like a plastic film that is visible only when there is damage to the screen. The film connects to the iPhone’s motherboard and has the role of transmitting the motion registered on the screen. The damage is often caused by glass cracks that result from dropping your phone, slamming it or stepping on it. This type of damage usually makes the smartphone unusable.
You can see clearly when your screen becomes damaged, but you cannot see when your digitizer is damaged. Sometimes, the digitizer gets broken by itself, without being damaged by exterior factors and this too would make your phone unusable. There are a few symptoms that can indicate that your digitizer is damaged. If your touchscreen is experiencing dead spots or poor response rate, erratic behavior( like your screen doesn’t listen to your commands), if applications are opening randomly, all this are describing a problematic iPhone digitizer.
The only way to solve the problem is to replace the digitizer. This will restore the full functionality of your gadget. The iPhone’s glass will also be replaced as a safety measure. You can purchase these replacement screen kits from one of the online retailers. Here are a few instructions that will help you replace your iPhone digitizer.
By holding the power button you will make the slider appear and once that happens you should slide it toward the right. You should then remove your SIM card along with the SIM tray. An iPhone SIM remover tool is necessary to make this process go without problems. Next, between chrome bezel and the glass screen there is a gap in which you should insert your case opener tool. The easiest spot to initiate the opening of the case is just below the home button. After the glass is detached, lift it gently. Put it away from the base of the iPhone.
The next step consists of you disconnecting the iPhone’s motherboard from the rear case. You do that by using your case opener again or by simply using your fingers. To disconnect your motherboard, just unplug the three wires that connects it. Now, remove the iPhone’s battery gently and around the round edges of your iPhone you have 5 screws. Unscrew them as well. If you find a black tape on top of the screws, remove that also. Now, with extreme care remove the motherboard and place it gently on the side. If any additional cables are around, disconnect them. Some older iPhone versions require you to also disconnect two tiny logic boards.
Now, this is it. This is when you remove the screen followed by the digitizer. Do it cautiously. You can ease this step by inserting a really small knife between the frame and the glass. Put in your new replacement that contains both the glass and the digitizer. You might want to check to see if the placements are tight in place, you might need extra glue. These kits usually come with extra instructions. Make sure you follow them accordingly. Now follow the steps backwards and reassemble your device. Although the steps are not hard to follow, you should definitely visit a repair shop if you don’t feel confident enough. Plus, a professional might finish this job in a matter of minutes.
A lot of iPhones get broken every year. A simple search on Google Images with the keyword “broken iphone” will give you no less than 18,000,000 results . So there is a lot of broken iPhones out there. Some people decide to sell them once they get even just a bit of damage, and sometimes that is the smartest thing to do actually. You can sell used cell phones very easily now. Trade2Save.com is a website that buys your used products and sells them to other people, and it takes no fees from you. So, if you don’t want your damaged iPhone anymore, you could mail it to trade2save and get cash in return.


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