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10-03-2007, 04:20 PM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Thanks for the video, great info... gotta love that up front warning though....
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10-29-2007, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by redx
I just replaced my screen (aka lens) this past week, the instructional video listed above was very helpful. However, that video shows the full process to replace the actual LCD underneath the glass lens, so you won't need to go quite so far. There was a bit of trial and error for me in trying to figure out how the lens was attached to the face plate. It turns out that there is clear adhesive on the underside of the lens, and it then sits down in the front of the faceplate rather than being attached to the underside of the faceplate. I used a very small flat screwdriver to pry the lens from the adhesive, which worked like a charm. My replacement lens also included new adhesive, which I used to mount the new lens to the faceplate. Overall, it was a pretty easy process, just be careful to not be too forceful as there are some small plastic tabs and very thin plastic pieces on the faceplate involved with this that you don't want to break.
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So to replace the 8300 lens do you actually need to open the unit or can you pry it off from the front?
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10-29-2007, 07:43 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Dallas, Tx
Model: 8900
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You pry it off from the front. I put a couple pieces of duct tape above the speaker and used that as a pad/fulcrum for a small screwdriver and just lifted the old one out, peeled off the backing of the new lens and placed in it's home. Couldn't have been easier. Took the tape off and there were no chips/scuff marks on the case
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10-29-2007, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Thanks so much. I just cracked it today and ordered a new one from Cellular Nationwide Network in China...
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12-03-2007, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Model: 8300
Carrier: AT&T
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Originally Posted by c3po25
Check this link out. I had bought their merchandise for my 8700g and they were VERY GOOD quality. and they are a lot cheaper than some other place. see if this will help you out. Sorry to hear that your BB broke. My condolences.
Cellular Accessories - SonyEricsson, NEC, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Sanyo and Samsung. Quality housing, keypads, LCD screens, chargers, batteries, data cables, parts
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Do these parts come with installation instructions? I have to replace a cracked screen -- this is far more appealing thant the $349 that ATT&T quoted for replacing the entire instrument!
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12-03-2007, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Model: 8300
Carrier: AT&T
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Originally Posted by california
Do these parts come with installation instructions? I have to replace a cracked screen -- this is far more appealing thant the $349 that ATT&T quoted for replacing the entire instrument!
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NEVER MIND I just read the rest of the posts!
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12-03-2007, 01:52 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Winnipeg, MB, CAnada
Model: 8900
OS: 5.00.1036
PIN: N/A
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Mine cracked also, dropping onto the carpet off a lazboy!
I had my brand new 8310 on the arm of my armchair when I accidentally bumped it and it fell and landed face first on my carpet. I heard a cracking noise and cringed when I flipped it over to find the protective screen had cracked.
I'd like to state that I'm very disappointed in the quality of this unit so far vs my previous 7100r which took a beating for 3 years and never mind faceplanting on carpet from 2 feet, was dropped out of my jacket pocket onto cement and ice many times, had drinks spilled on it, etc etc and it worked up until my 3 year contract was up at which time the spring on the scroll wheel button failed so it would randomly click things. Thats the type of abuse I expect a BB to be able to take and the fact that this one didn't make it a week before hitting the carpet broke it really makes me wonder about the quality of these newer models. Don't get me wrong, it works great, is way faster than my old unit and has lotsa features I like (though some bugs I would also like fixed) but I could have the same features from competing products for less money. I buy and blackberries due to them normally being very robust units able to take a bit more abuse than your usual consumer smartphone and this one is definitely not off to a good start.
Did I just get a faulty unit with a week screen by chance or is there a known issue with the screens on the 8300 series being fragile?
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12-04-2007, 02:02 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kyle,Texas
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Carrier: tmobile
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Originally Posted by rextilleon
It really amazes me how people have such a low ethical standard these days. I mean you dropped the Curve, then you feel all giddy because you ripped off ATT----
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What about AT&T,They are making so much money when you sighn a contract, when i bought a iphone they wanted me to do the contract thing,so two months later they came out with unlock method,thank god i went prepaid for like two months, so YEA!!!!! i feel giddy,knowing that they are not getting any more of my money!!!!!!!, moral of the story ATT does not care about you!!!
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12-04-2007, 04:53 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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12-04-2007, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Jacksonville, FLorida
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Originally Posted by lonnielove
What about AT&T,They are making so much money when you sighn a contract, when i bought a iphone they wanted me to do the contract thing,so two months later they came out with unlock method,thank god i went prepaid for like two months, so YEA!!!!! i feel giddy,knowing that they are not getting any more of my money!!!!!!!, moral of the story ATT does not care about you!!!
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You comments are SO typical of someone who feels that big brother is always out to get them. If you do not like a company do NOT use their services. T-Mo is cheaper and you will not have to give ATT any more money!
It is all in the contract!
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12-12-2007, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Model: 8300
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will replacing the lens void the warranty? i watched the lcd replacement video and it said that doing that would void the warranty but since you dont have to do so much to replace just the lens, will it void the warranty?
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12-12-2007, 08:24 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Model: 8300
Carrier: AT&T
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Originally Posted by c3po25
Check this link out. I had bought their merchandise for my 8700g and they were VERY GOOD quality. and they are a lot cheaper than some other place. see if this will help you out. Sorry to hear that your BB broke. My condolences.
Cellular Accessories - SonyEricsson, NEC, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Sanyo and Samsung. Quality housing, keypads, LCD screens, chargers, batteries, data cables, parts
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These guys are the best!! To make things easy, order the entire front plate for around $9.00 and be sure to get the Torx driver for $3.00. Shipping was $5.00 from China, and everything was here in just over a week, the repair took less than five minutes.
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01-24-2008, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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hey! i just replaced my lens! phone looks brand new again. thanks =)
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01-24-2008, 04:49 PM
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Nice! Glad it worked out!
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03-29-2008, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Model: 8300
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Replacement lens
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Originally Posted by str0ngandbeautiful
hey! i just replaced my lens! phone looks brand new again. thanks =)
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Did the replacement lens look like the original lens????
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04-29-2008, 10:01 AM
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awesome
I had my bb's lens cracked today. This is an awesome web site. I was able to find exactly what i need there. It was very helpful. Thank you friend.
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06-09-2008, 05:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Model: 8300
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Out of stock
Hi there. I found this thread and would like to buy a new one, but they say they are out of stock. Does anyone know if there is another place to get one?
Thanks!
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06-09-2008, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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great site, and amazing prices
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06-09-2008, 06:24 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
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07-23-2008, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
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hey guys - question -
i have a bb curve 8330 --
some of the posts in this thread say you can pry the front off, other say you need to unscrew from the back --
assuming i can pry open the front, is the silver piece above the speaker part of the lens assembly? so do i pry from inside the speaker hole or above the speaker hole on top?
the screen i ordered from cnn.cn you cannot tell if that silver piece comes with it:
BlackBerry 8330 OEM black LCD lens- Dopod/O2, Panasonic, 3G, Tools, Acer, Apple, Alcatel, Mobiado, SonyEricsson, HTC
just need to know where to "pry" ... anyone have a picture showing this?
thank you!
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