How to Replace Screen Glass Only on Galaxy S8 S9 Plus Shown in 5 Mins/New Method

[@ecdiy]

With the feedback we have received over the years from viewers who have tried this method, we have developed new tips, tricks & accessories to make the repair a lot easier. There is also a discount code hidden in the video. Please check it out! I will make the video for the phone with the most comments/likes next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZq4dnWJpKaej7s&ab_channel=ECDiy

[@Cookie__XD]

Doesn't help with a burned in oled screen...

[@afgamer5576]

Can i use a plastic cake knife to remove the broken front glass, what type of plastic are you using? And Can i try without hot air gun

[@bustos1959]

@@afgamer5576 i would use a hair blow dryer

[@dhevanalfathrevalino6735]

@Micarsim oca maybe

[@ecdiy]

@@afgamer5576 So sorry, just today I realized I don't get notifications on replies, only comments. I would not recommend plastic cake knife to remove the front glass. It is too thick. While technically possible without hot air gun, it is painfully slow and it also increases risk of display damage as you require more force than necessary. I would not recommend it. The plastic tool called 'spudger' seen being used in this video is actually meant for disconnecting flex cables in the phone. I find it comes in handy for scraping the old glue also, but that's about it. Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Best regards,

[@mtb661NBC]

I've fixed 3 S9's using this kit, works good. I have not had any issues while removing the broken glass nor post installation. No difference in touch sensitivity and response from screen.

[@real4everh]

Is it risky if i too much glue is applied? I didn't understand that part

[@mtb661NBC]

@@real4everh do you mean once you've removed the old glass and you apply "too much" glue for new glass? I haven't any issues with, I've wiped away excess glue with no issues

[@real4everh]

@@mtb661NBC is separating the glass scratches or causes minor burning to the amoled panel? Thanks

[@ecdiy]

@@real4everh Hello, since this has not been answered, we will answer it for you. You might get scratches especially if you are not gentle with the process but scratches, even fine scratches all get filled by the LOCA. They will not be visible even upon close inspection. Minor burning may be caused if you overheat the display which is covered in the video, but more in-depth in the 20 minute video available on our channel. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards,

[@357cdm35]

Hi what about the screen resolution ? Is there any noticable difference ?

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

This is perfect for me!!! It doesn't involve taking apart and possibly damaging the phone, and it's one of the only videos I could find that's not in hindi.

[@gustavogarciaswengel8679]

The crucial step in this method is to insert the razor blade exactly under the glass. Use a loupe to see exactly where. The glass is very thin, it is easy to go too deep. You must get this right for success. This step is at 1:05, but it should be more specific.

[@weshfous2882]

Yeah I just fucked up my phone taking the whole screen

[@thomaskeay239]

@@weshfous2882 yeah same, i should have just taken my time, lol

[@georgerussel4493]

Who else watching this on a cracked screen? 😂😂

[@johnm3907]

George Russel everyone

[@sihinaabeygunawardhana9450]

S9 plus crck screen ✋✋😁

[@hootgibsonxplane]

me bro! lol

[@stuungar3390]

Lol, iPhone, going to make the move to Android, can’t wait, no more Apple telling me what I can’t download.

[@lokikiol4644]

Me and im scared be cause my parents dont know that i broke my phone

[@DIMRACK]

Hey just ordered the OCA blade and was successful in not wrecking the LCD. Very good product, I bought this and a hot plate and the blade is by far more easier to work with and produces results. I paid 130 for the hot plate and 20 for the blade so you do the math. This is an awesome product I highly recommend. P.S. it was my first time EVER seperating the glass from the LCD. No experience just common sense. Dont go too fast and take your time. It's oddly satisfying picking little pieces of glass and collecting them as the blade saws at the adhesive.

[@DIMRACK]

The hot plates are alot harder to work with than youtube illustrates.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you so much for your comment! The only thing I want to note for the others is that, the hot plate is not the most efficient way to heat up the glass for this particular method. This is because is when you set it to a set temperature, it's simply heating the heating pad to that set temperature. It takes a long time for the display on it to be brought up to that temperature. This is opposed to a heat gun or even a hair dryer where the heat coming off the tool is higher. When you use a wire tool, the display stays on the heat pad the whole time so this loss of heat/heating cycle is not an issue. I tried to use the tool with the display on the heating pad, but it is not practical at all because the tool/hands need to be so close to the heat pad. This is mentioned in this video but what I noticed is that in room temperature, the display cools down within 10~20 seconds depending on the amount of heat that was applied, so heat needs to be applied every 10/20 seconds. It takes at least a minute or two for a display that's been cooled down to reach the temperature set on the heating pad. I'd recommend a heat-gun. It can apply heat in the area where you are working, and it only takes about 5 seconds for it to get the area hot enough. However, I suppose the flip-side is that using a heat pad will take out the guess work/getting isopropyl alcohol to the bubbling point but for those who are looking to spend extra money in hopes of making this repair easier, I'd have to say the laser temperature gauge before the heat pad. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@DIMRACK]

@@ecdiy well the problem I was having with the hot plate was it was either not getting hot enough or something. I couldnt get the string to go through the glass it would always slip under the phone into the vacuum. I worry I wont ever get this method to work so I'm considering amazon returning it

[@jackob9658]

Great video... only one on youtube that makes me want to even try. Thanks

[@swifttone]

I can't even install a screen protector and you want me to replace my glass?!

[@gabitrandafir8396]

@@Pens4Life85 i cant sleep

[@HollandBest.nr1]

@@gabitrandafir8396 same

[@leshollenbeck9096]

Then pay someone else to do it.

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

Sorry, "screen protector" could not be installed from the app store.

[@michaelwarren9256]

Noob

[@HuntingFlorida]

So glad I watched this video. I just placed my order for my note 8. I hard already bought a glass, but it comes with basic tools and no glue. I watched 10 videos everyone removes glue but never said anything about the glue. I knew I was missing something. Thanks.

[@ecdiy]

Hello Dustin, thank you for your compliment and thank you very much for choosing us! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day!

[@starlight_garden]

Timestamps/suggested chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Checking for Repair Kit Damage 1:02 Prying the Screen 1:27 Removing the Glass Screen 3:36 Checking for Screen for Damage 3:53 Cleaning the Display 4:18 Adding Speaker Grille and Tape 4:22 Applying the New Glass Screen 5:15 Outro

[@joshrgaming2606]

I am impressed with this tool and method. There are so many difficulties when going from the back, damaging the screen when removing it from the frame, removing and replacing the adhesive at the back of the screen, removing the glass while it's out of the frame, cleaning and handling the fragile screen. My biggest concern is glue getting into the top camera and sensors. Especially seeing as the top frame adhesive doesn't have a barrier between the screen, the glue is free to flow into those areas. I'd want to put some adhesive barrier to halt the glue.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you taking your time to comment and sharing your insight! It is greatly appreciated. "liquid barrier" tape is indeed something we explored but the result wasn't as good as it was with the previous generation that we could make a much wider 'barrier' for. If you go on our eBay store you'd actually see that for previous phones, we did just that. It did still help a little bit, but we feared that it may give our customers a false sense of security. While debating/probing opinions from customers regarding this issue we found that there may be a way to work with a pad-based adhesive for this process so at the moment we are focusing on that. Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.

[@asifurrahman3322]

You're really good and honest with just right amount of detail. Surely I'll buy from you. A+ video!

[@jchangesqlawcenter]

All the tips and tricks really make this video valuable. Thanks!

[@BantonOrg]

Well I have just ordered the kit for my S9+ and feel confident in doing this. I have tried others before. The first was a success, the second a failure. Different phones but this long wide steel tool and a bit of the knowledge is key here.

[@pridemamba6018]

Hi please tell me where dd uou oder it..

[@BantonOrg]

@@pridemamba6018 links are in the video detail

[@noapoleon_]

Did this repair. Made a few mistakes that I could've avoided had I listened to the tutorial closer. 1. Used a hair drier instead a heat gun and after 3h I got impatient which lead to me damaging some pixels and on the sides having the LCD crystals leak. 2. When the glass is fully removed I didn't hear the part where they said you need to wait for the alcohol to really dissolve the adhesive. I assumed I just needed to apply alcohol regularly and scrape a lot. In the end I ended up bending my OLED, the panel still works but at center angles you can see the bent OLED so I thought this might be worth mentioning. 3. I got adhesive in the front camera which renders it unusable. Now I know there is a fix for this by going through the back of the phone but thing is there's also resin in the front speaker and this I don't know how to fix. The front speaker still works but it's very quiet as it can't really vibrate around a lot. In conclusion, I know I kinda messed up and that the repair is scary, but I'm glad I did it because it showed me that something I thought impossible before has proven to be a rather easy task and in the future I'll know better than to do those mistakes :) Would recommend this kit but I wish the site also sold those blades in packs as they are easily bent and at some point unusable

[@robbyjohnstone3256]

Yeah if you don't watch carefully it's easy to miss how he took out the electronics before putting the screen back on. I think I will just live with the cracks! :)

[@zeeeed1492]

What is the name of the glue?

[@noapoleon_]

@@zeeeed1492 what do you mean the glue? there's a resin but it comes with the pack

[@mocknugget]

@@zeeeed1492 "Loca" glue

[@missveggievixen4649]

Wait….. this video is not the full one for this replacement! I’m looking for it myself actually in the beginning you’ll hear him tell you that this video is a “quick overview” and go to the full real detailed video on his profile. So NONE of that is actually your fault. For real.

[@hudortunnel9784]

*After the rig, Jerry sends his phones to this man.*

[@kambrewer179]

Jerry rig everything bro

[@IvyByers]

This is a good kit and tutorial, BUT it would have been really nice to have had a warning as to how little variance there is to going up under the screen. It is beyond easy to accidentally slide the blade into the wrong place and completely trash the LCD underneath. Just thankful I didn't try it on the phone I use daily first.

[@ecdiy]

Hello Ivy, Thank you for sharing your experience. From what we gather, inserting the tool too deep seems to be the most frequently occurring error. As demonstrated in our video, you need to curl the tip and position the tool so that it is gliding just underneath the surface of the glass and you'd need to be able to see the tool as if you are looking at it behind a clear piece of glass. (Please see bit.ly/OCABladeCaution, we have also linked this image in the description section of the video before linking our store). This also means that the tool needs to be 'leaned back' so the tip touches the underside of the front glass using the frame's lip as a fulcrum almost. This and applying enough heat to make the repair smoother are probably the 2 most important things with this method. Thank you again for sharing. If you/any viewer has any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@stefanmayer444]

Very good tutorial! I like how you compare the feel to everyday stuff and point out edge cases. Very intuitive to understand! Thanks 🙂

[@murdo8261]

I dont have balls to do anything like thist :-D

[@ecdiy]

It's nothing to be ashamed of. I can definitely relate. I first got into this whole repair thing by learning off KZbin videos without any prior training. What pushed me over the edge was cracking the screen that I had paid so much money to have repaired professionally shortly (2 days) after the repair. I was determined to learn how to do it myself then.

[@breaklaw93]

have some balls

[@qouteler6092]

bruh, go to the nearest sport shop and buy sum balls. not hard, recommended

[@kevin.afton_]

You are lucky because I have balls and lost a lot of money. I broke the screen...

[@yaseenjoosab9229]

@Kevin @Jackie What went wrong?

[@supjay3945]

Shown in 5 minutes Actual time: 2 hours later

[@priestly591]

You are an absolute godsend my man, THANK YOU for the upload. Ive been searching for just this and your content made it just perfect. thanks again. im looking forward to more uploads

[@ecdiy]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment and thank you for the follow! I will do my absolute best to upload fresh content.

[@crw3673]

@@ecdiy thank you for this video! This encourages me to attempt this repair on my own.

[@leviboswell9510]

Just ordered my kit from your website. PRAY FOR ME!! i am a glass guy myself (windows and door) and used a very similar tool and have very steady hands. ill let you know how it goes!

[@RMN9211]

So..how did it goes?

[@leviboswell9510]

@@RMN9211 so i ordered a back screen and battery from another company and want to do it all in one go. ill let you know! their kit already arrived and everything looks good so far

[@balalopilav]

@@leviboswell9510 I wanna know too xD

[@ryanfroyze808]

How did you get on lad?

[@leviboswell9510]

So i know you guys have been waiting for me, but due to carona NO ONE has 99% isopropyl alcohol... @ECDiy is there any substitute? I've gone to every store in my area with 0 luck without as much as a delivery date for any store. And that glue has been sitting in a black box for a week now, is it going to go bad?

[@lucasthiel5366]

just ordered one, mobile shops all want almost 350 cnd i figure risk is worth the reward considering 200 can get a parts phone on ebay

[@charlottefisher8709]

Did you manage it?

[@doggino187]

🤔

[@farestested2023]

The best way to replace glass S8 Easy..no tool's..$$$$ Best engineer Good work...

[@wvd07]

At the beginning of the vid, I was really doubting whether it was a real person or a speech synthesizer🙈

[@letsrugem]

This video is far better then other videos I've watched. Don't need to remove back plate is awesome.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you so much for your compliment! Well, you just might have to remove the back plate if you happen to get LOCA on there so I'm not sure if we can take full credit for that but we will take the compliment! If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to comment/contact us.

[@michaelberube1112]

Thank you so much for this bro. I fixed an iPhone 13 and a 12 pro max following your other video. Everything went perfectly. Gonna pick up an S20 to try this and flip it

[@ecdiy]

The newer iPhones are (surprisingly) much much easier than the Samsung curved screens. With iOS 16 & up displaying error messages when you replace the display as a whole, glass only repairs are valued much higher for iPhones as well in terms of profit for flipping. If Samsung curved screens are a 9/10 on the difficulty scale, I'd say iPhone 12~14 are 3/10, flat display Samsung and Pixel phones are a 5/10. What makes it difficult is mainly due to how fragile the display is. Really taking your time/going slow while ensuring enough heat is there is very important. Newer iPhones and Pixel phones are quite forgiving to mistakes but Samsung curved screens are not. Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Best regards,

[@Sojul99]

this is great! i replaced my glass on my s8, and i noticed if u keep applying alcohol its a lot easier to remove the glass. Thank you!

[@ecdiy]

Not a problem at all! Indeed, applying alcohol regularly during the glass removal process will also weaken the adhesive so that it is easier to clean after the glass removal. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@jamestancak3307]

Where did you purchase the kit/glass screen

[@sumanth284632]

U need to use alcohol for phone or your self while doing this 🤣🤣

[@warrenjohnson5971]

@@ecdiy No he mean keep applying alcohol to yourself!! (-:

[@unliving_ball_of_gas]

@@jamestancak3307 It's in the description. They are selling it and this video is an instruction to how to do it.

[@puayboonlim8332]

Fantastic coaching video and technique. May I know where to get the sheet metal tool and the glue? Thanks for uploading this video:)

[@ecdiy]

Hello Puayboon, Thank you for your comment and thank you very much for your kind words. We call it OCA Blade and you can find more information about the tool/kit with the glue and buy them from our site www.expertcelldiy.com (link found in the description section of the video). However, if you happen to be interested, please also take a look at this update/caution we also posted in the description section bit.ly/OCABladeCaution Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

3:48 Me: Likes to get around crap Verizon: We're gonna block the test mode on our phones for some reason? Me: (Came here after my phone got cracked but have a lot of extra time on my hands) What is this test mode and how can I get it? (Proceeds to spend the next 5 hours messing around in phone settings and watching videos in a language I don't understand using autogenwrated English subtitles)

[@TheTyphoon365]

So cringy to try and apply this overused meme format to literally every thought that comes into your head to comment.

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

@@TheTyphoon365 well, looks like it worked because 13 people enjoyed it enough to press thr like button. Get over yourself...

[@JonathanR88823]

Just ordered my kit from your guys site for my Note 9. Hopefully this repair isnt too hard & Im able to fix my phone properly. I've been using a crappy motorola ever since I broke the glass on my Samsung so ill def. recommended your site and vids.

[@lovedone1534]

Did it go well?

[@finnballtipper9521]

did it go well?

[@JonathanR88823]

@@finnballtipper9521 Not good at all, trying to remove the glass from the actual screen was way more complicatedthen the video made it look. I eventually got the glass removed but the lcd, or whatever the screen is, is very delicate. I damaged it so I had to replace the whole thing costing me $150.

[@lourias]

I have watched a few dozen videos on how to remove the glass. However, YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE who said to USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL!!! THANK YOU.

[@dan_6915]

It does magic ! You can also use it to remove batteries

[@oda0111]

Just ordered one of these for my S9. I'm excited to try it, looks doable.

[@martijnhofstra1336]

Did IT work?

[@leknubb]

Well, did it?

[@martijnhofstra1336]

@@leknubb ju

[@oda0111]

@@martijnhofstra1336 it's still sitting in my kitchen waiting. I've got too many projects lately and haven't had time to focus on the s9. I'll post when I'm done with it, bad or good experience.

[@blive7355]

@@oda0111 have you done it yet?

[@sunflowerbadger]

This video is so clear and useful. Thank you.

[@phonebook7857]

HI THERE WHAT A VIDEO YOU ARE A STAR !!!! 5 STARS FOR THIS EXPERT MY BUSINESS IS FLYING HIGH WITH ALL I HELP I GET FROM YOUR VIDEOS

[@edelweisslandscape]

5 minutes in your world is 24 hours in my world 😆

[@joshmellon390]

Lucky fucker, 24 hours in your world is a week of indecision in mine lol.

[@Dazzzb]

After 7 days , I went and bought another 🤔🤔

[@flynna]

@@Dazzzb it broke quickly?

[@anthonygalindo5485]

I'm thinking you fixed it just in time for it to jump out of your pocket again!

[@ibrahimkhanasko9615]

5 minutes in your and 67 days in mine world

[@vibrantcheetojuice]

Nice video! Would this work on a OnePlus 7 pro? Do you guys have kits for it?

[@ecdiy]

Hello Lawrence, Thank you for your compliment! (I do see that you had this comment on the other video as well which we responded. Below is a copy of the response we had provided. Just putting it here for the others viewing this video) While I can confirm that OnePlus 7 Pro is made with the same specs when it comes to the adhesive used to bond the front glass and the display, I have not personally worked on it. Although the process requires precision for all devices, the concept for the glass removal process is universal: Our OCA Blade tool is the same thickness as the wire tool, which you see many professionals on KZbin using to do the glass separation. As long as the tool is touching the underside of the front glass as it is being inserted into the display area, and heat is applied to soften the OCA layer, you will be able to remove the front glass. By disassembling the phone and working with the bare display away from the phone, you can eliminate worrying about where the ideal insertion point would be on your phone specifically. Please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further if you have any further questions/concerns. Best regards,

[@PakhtoonHalek]

*Took me 13 hours to fix mine. I went really slow on it n worked perfect*

[@MRbubblegunner]

13 hours for the removal of the old glass? Thats a lot of time dude

[@PakhtoonHalek]

@@MRbubblegunner from breaking to removing and reinstallation

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for taking your time to share your experience! Going slow does reduce risk but 13 hours is definitely longer than what we would want our customers to spend doing the repair by far. I'm glad to hear you have succeeded but would you by any chance be willing to comment further on your experience? Were you using isopropyl alcohol to lubricate the tool/soften the adhesive. Were you working with a heat gun or a hair dryer? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Best regards,

[@ecdiy]

If you could also let us know which part of the repair took the longest/what you found the most difficult, that would be greatly appreciated as well.

[@PakhtoonHalek]

@@ecdiy The process of removing the old glass took time because glue was stubborn and wouldn't get soft even though I used hair blower for 3 to 5 minutes eachtime. I guess the problem was with my screen. The phone I repaired was purchased as used so I think the seller had changed the screen before he sold it to me. The glue that person used was very stubborn. I will be changing my other phone's screen very soon and may make a video of it/share on youtube. Ofcoarse credit goes to you guys because I learnt it from you

[@AlcoholicGam3r]

Excellent guide! I ordered two kits just now and I'm confident I'll be able to get the s9 and s8 that I have looking good as new once they're here

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your comment and thank you very much for your purchase! Please remember that the repair is more difficult than it looks and remember not to be too confident and take it slow. If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great rest of the day!

[@anthonygalindo5485]

How did it go?

[@bravosava]

@@anthonygalindo5485 He bought a new phone 😂👍🏻

[@shmiggz]

When will your s10 kit be in stock on your website? How does the glass quality compare to the OEM glass?

[@torafuliar3928]

I really appreciate your advice and suggestions, I am looking forward to the uv glue coming in the next few days and replacing the glass on my note8. I am in the position of this being the first attempt at this repair and think it might be a good Idea to make a video of my process. Who knows maybe it could help someone else.

[@ecdiy]

Hello Tora, Not a problem at all! I'm not sure if you are referring to the kit we sell, or if you are getting just the glue somewhere else but if you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also, in case you are referring to our kit, please take a look at the diagram (Bit.ly/OCABladeCaution) demonstrating the point I mentioned just before inserting the tool in the video (I do mention it is "very important" but people have made this mistake. linking below where I mention this). The tip of the tool needs to be curled up, and the tool needs to be 'leaned back' so that the tip is touching the underside of the glass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGi3p4SNhthgapo Please also kindly note that the diagram is also linked in both the videos description before linking our store. Most important thing though is to apply heat regularly and go slow. Best regards,

[@torafuliar3928]

@@ecdiy Will, it was a major failure, not only did I fail to use enough heat (had no clue what I was doing) but I ended up completely messing up the LCD panel. Word to all the would-be DIY'ers out there: use an old cellphone to practise on. As for me I still have my Note10+ so the note8 while is a loss as a handheld spare mobile; I now have it working in my bedroom as a dedicated DeX media machine. So not a total loss at least. ECDiy, thank you for trying to steer me in the right direction I really appreciate your time and effort kind sir!

[@brandonbailey4326]

That is really neat!! Looks like a new tool for my repairs!

[@harobotan8447]

Thanks, just ordered the kit, if I fail I'll just sell it on ebay for repairs. For what this kit is compared to what is on Amazon and the price on your site, it is a good deal. Thank you.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your purchase! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Happy New Year!

[@Broearlyoung]

Dropped my S8+ from an EL track in Chicago. That's about four stories high from platform to street. Was surprised it was still there when I got down to street level plus it still worked (no pixels loss seen). I have to replace the front and back glass but I'm thinking of using your kit then buy a case.

[@freed0omariah]

What is the glue you use? Thanks

[@ecdiy]

It is called LOCA. The brand is Stronghold. LOCA means 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 by hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. I'd also like to note that ours can also be cured with a UV light) Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@BIGREDnotw]

I repair phone on the side. I just purchased this, and have 3 customers with Samsungs that I'm about to attempt this repair on. Wish me luck.

[@ecdiy]

Hello Jordan, thank you for your comment and thank you very much for your purchase! If you happen to have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

[@027fuckoff]

Hey how did it go for you? what tool did you use to take off the cracked glass?

[@BIGREDnotw]

@@027fuckoff I finished this repair last night, I found it to be quite easy. its just time-consuming. I had trouble regluing the screen back on. but that was only due to my inexperience.

[@lolo2k]

@@BIGREDnotw any tips now that you have?

[@dennisford867]

@@BIGREDnotw nice job sir!

[@leonardodemarco777]

what kind of glue do you use?

[@edinjonakamoto8013]

Can you please tell me how thin this Oca blade tool is ? 0.5mm or less?

[@ecdiy]

It is pretty close to it, and I suppose it wouldn't be hard to find out if you were to have it but we seek your understanding in that we are not yet prepared to disclose the information publicly. It is about the thickness of a thick human hair. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Have a great rest of the day.

[@edinjonakamoto8013]

@@ecdiy Oke I understand that, I thought that I can make one for myself that is why I asked because 0.2mm is not good enough but 0.5mm is in my opinion to much but I will search that. :)

[@remixatu6696]

I just bought a kit for my S8+ on 16 August . I am from Europe , when is it gonna arrive ?

[@ecdiy]

Hello, thank you for taking your time to contact us and thank you very much for choosing us. Is this Stoica? We will be shipping it tomorrow as per our 1 business day handling policy for orders received after 1:00pm (ET). We tried to ship your item with our other carrier but we found out that they don't offer air shipping with tracking to Romania, so we left it for our regular carrier. Usually it takes about 8~11 business days (1.5 weeks to just over 2 weeks). If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Once again, thank you very much for choosing us and thank you for your patience.

[@remixatu6696]

Thank you !

[@ecdiy]

@@remixatu6696 Not a problem at all. Thank you for your understanding! Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help. Have a great rest of the day.

[@kimchiman1000]

SOLD! And you didn't even have to twist my arm. And thank you.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your purchase! Please do not hesitate to contact us or comment further if you have any questions/concerns. Best regards,

[@DavidJohnson-xi7ds]

Were you successful in your attempt to replace your glass?

[@taimoorkhan5405]

Hey bro, can you tell me where can i buy the separating blade and the glue? Btw loved your work.

[@anythingatall8550]

Link in description you can just buy the blade from them and glue on amazon

[@CM96YT]

@@anythingatall8550 do you know the name of the glue

[@martijnhofstra1336]

@@CM96YT loca

[@CM96YT]

@@martijnhofstra1336 thank you

[@martijnhofstra1336]

@@CM96YT do you have a direct link foto the blade in europe?

[@natcasseus]

@ECDiy do you have a video instruction for devices with waterdrop style screens like A20 A50? I am curious how you tackle these

[@ecdiy]

Hello, not at the moment. However, I'd approach the repair the same way. Our kits for A50,70 and 80 come with custom made IP68 tape adhesive that is put around the camera before the gluing application to better prevent the glue from getting on there. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@haristalic6787]

i managed to do it on my s8 with a thin knife in 20 minutes. Needed another ten to remove the glue

[@MsDeathGuy]

You had a fan to heat the display i hope

[@haristalic6787]

@@MsDeathGuy Fan and glass cleaning liquid.

[@OldAgeTeddyboy]

I was quote $400 for an S8+, have bought a new glass and kit for around $35 and going to give it a go when it comes... If you ever want to do something, you will always find a video on KZbin, thats why i like KZbin.. Thanks for the video.

[@ecdiy]

Not a problem at all! Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day.

[@timhorton6888]

Could this make dead screen pixels in future since the outer glass is not originally from samsung manufacturing ?

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your question. The front glass will not cause dead pixels in the future. We have many phones repaired using this method, some of which we actively use to this day for videos/photos/calls. The front glass contains no electronics, and it's literally just a piece of glass that is installed to protect the AMOLED layer and give the phone the sleek feel and design. As briefly noted in another reply, we purchase our glasses as original but only sell them as original grade as the brand does not participate in authenticating parts. Having dealt with just about every supplier when it comes to glass replacements, and having conducted thorough testing we can tell you with confidence that the glasses we carry are indeed the highest grade you will find on the market.

[@mehmetsahin9826]

Hey, Idk if you still answer on comments but does it work for Huawei P30 Pro, too?

[@ecdiy]

Hello, thank you for taking your time to comment, yes we are still responding to every inquiry in the comments section. The kit does work for Huawei P30 Pro also and we will have a kit up for it shortly. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further . Best regards,

[@Cacophony314]

😦 It's okay. I'll live with my cracked screen👍🏼.

[@ravitaytangamingzone839]

Really.. You can live with crack

[@ravitaytangamingzone839]

I will also adjust...

[@justinherrera2159]

@Ascetic One have you had any problems where your phone just flickers a white light because I have ?

[@Backtoreality4u]

As they say....you will not succeed unless you try.

[@justinherrera2159]

@@Backtoreality4u been hiding my cracked screen since January 12

[@JoseRodriguez-kp8wr]

Out of curiosity, can you use this same method and tools to do a glass only replacement on iPhone models X, XS, XS Max, or XR?

[@ecdiy]

Hello Jose, thank you for taking your time to contact us. Yes you sure can. Those phones are actually high on the priority list for us to put up the videos for. It's just been a bit crazy the past little bit with my wedding on the 10th but I shall return to plugging away soon! If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day.

[@JoseRodriguez-kp8wr]

Thank you so much for the help, is the tool reusable or is it just fit a one time use?

[@ecdiy]

@@JoseRodriguez-kp8wr Hello Jose, not a problem at all. It is the least we can do. The tool is definitely good for use on multiple repairs. However, how long it'd last ultimately depends on how hard you are on the tool. If you grab the tool close to the phone/glass being removed and apply enough heat each time as shown the tool would last much longer. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. We are here to help. Have a great rest of the day.

[@JoseRodriguez-kp8wr]

Thank you again so so much, this tool will help me a lot! I appreciate the time of day you took to reply so quickly 🙏

[@miguelcastillo7465]

I bought one of these and tired replacing an iPhone screen but bent the blade after getting half way through the glass :( the lcd was damaged because of the bend. Be careful when doing it

[@ecdiy]

Hello Miguel, Thank you for taking your time to comment. I am very sorry to hear the repair did not go as smoothly as we have hoped. Tool bending is a sign of there not being heat but it should not have caused damage to the display. Perhaps what happened was a glass got pried off without the adhesive being fully removed/sliced? (Discussed in our in-depth video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGi3p4SNhthgapo at 5:21) I can definitely empathize with your disappointment either way. As our business started from wanting to provide means to replace the screen at a low cost, hearing from customers who don't succeed is something that's hard for us to get used to and it is what keeps us motivated to keep innovating to make the repair easier. Even though some of the item may have been used, it is not a problem at all for us to refund you. Please kindly contact us. Best regards,

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

☹

[@1119-w3u]

Does this work on the Note 9 ? Please let me know... Thanks, and nice video.

[@ecdiy]

Hello, thank you for taking your time to comment and thank you for the compliment! Yes, the method is identical for Note 8 and Note 9. Actually the glass removal process is the same for Note 10/Note 10+/S10/S10+/S10e and most other smartphones as well. The difference is that phones with camera within the display area, the phone would need to be taken apart for the gluing process. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day.

[@1119-w3u]

@@ecdiy Thanks.

[@infotechsailor]

I only need the oca blade as I bought a replacement glass already. Anybody want to sell me their old oca blade? I didnt see oca blade only option on website

[@ecdiy]

Hello Josh, thank you for your comment! it would not be a problem for us to sell you just the OCA blade. We should have the listing up for it soon (once we determine if something like this can be shipped in a letter mail world-wide but we've been quite busy with the new more in-depth video since we recently decided to make it not only a how-to video but also a how-not-to and explain why in detail, and it's taking longer than anticipated). Anyhow, send us an e-mail and we can send you a direct invoice. The price for OCA blade on its own is listed on the "OCA Blade" page on our website. Thank you and have a great day!

[@madisonewebb]

Do you have an estimate to when the longer, more in-depth video will be posted?

[@ecdiy]

*Update June 17th: While working on the full length video, we realized the only parts left out in this video are optional steps for taking the phone apart - to remove the front camera in case the LOCA gets on there, and demonstration of the most common mistakes people make which is not 'slicing' the adhesive fully before lifting the glass and not being mindful of the speaker mesh grill which can come loose and get lodged under the screen causing damage. I remembered trimming so much to make this 5 minute video, so I felt like a lot was getting left out but honestly the point is still delivered clearly. For the sake of having a video people can watch and follow along, we will be putting up the full length video and providing the link shortly. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting.

[@madisonewebb]

Thank you so much.

[@joshb5480]

@@ecdiy thanks for posting. you gotta give people more time to find your videos! DIY people love the full demonstrations and lots of details. but i dont think i need the full length of this process, your edited video here looks great

[@ecdiy]

​@@joshb5480 Thank you for your kind words and your encouragement. As a new KZbinr it means a lot more than you may think. I'm working on the full length video as we speak and one thing not mentioned in this video is avoiding tool jumping, which is something that can be caused when the glass gets lifted without the adhesive being fully separated. Basically, the adhesive acts as a fulcrum and a sharp end of the glass can dig into the display causing damage. It is a flexible tool so its flexing can cause it. There are few ways to prevent this (always putting a finger over the piece you are removing/taping the phone all the way around/putting a 'sacrificial' glass screen protector on...etc) Another thing is how you may choose to take the back glass off and lift the camera (doesn't actually require full disassembly) before doing the LOCA process. Thanks again.

[@Phillelias]

@@ecdiy Hello, my repair kit is arriving today for my S8. I hope your full length in depth video is done ASAP :)

[@JR-vc4gm]

I know that LCD display will get damaged if the glue goes back of display. But how about flat AMOLED display? You only said that curved display won't get damaged.

[@ecdiy]

Hello Jing, flat AMOLED, if it consists of solid display panels and digitizer like the S5,S6, and S7, excess glue getting to the back can indeed cause damage. We have developed a special tape that helps prevent this from happening. If you take a look at any of the kits we sell on eBay, you will be able to see what we mean. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@jorandon7438]

Is it a risk that if I use b7000 it gets in the camera on a Motorola 5g plus. And is it possible to this with dubble sided tape with any machine

[@ecdiy]

Hello Joran, I apologize for the delay in my response but B7000 is not optically clear and B7000 is not to be used for this purpose. You can use B7000 to glue a display panel (LCD/AMOLED + digitizer + front glass combo) to the frame, but not for gluing the front glass/digitizer to the display. Could you kindly clarify what you mean when you say "is it possible to this with double sided tape with any machine"? Not sure what machine you may be referring to. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Best regards,

[@jorandon7438]

@@ecdiy sorry i meant without any machine, and if b7000 isnt good which glue is good?

[@ecdiy]

​@@jorandon7438 You can use any LOCA (Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive). The one featured in this video is called Stronghold, and it is specially formulated to be hypersensitive to UV so that even the trace amount of UV present in daylight is enough to cure the glue. Standard LOCA glue requires a UV light to cure.

[@riki1578]

He did it like it was child’s play. 🤣

[@maarten332]

It is

[@cherrellbovain9138]

Can I pay any one of you to fix mine?

[@willmcmahon7491]

Hi, is this the same process for the Xperia 5 ii? I can't find any videos but the kit I got to replace the front lens looks the same minus the long tool. I have just a guitar pick and glue scraper. Thanks

[@Joserod1986]

great video mann thx helped alot

[@xhamstermaster]

I have seen some repairs use a food saver vacuum sealer for other types of repairs. Do you think using a vacuum sealer would make the loca application process much easier?

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your comment! I apologize for the delay. I have tried this, and honestly it's a no. LOCA process is the best done with gravity (without clips even). We'll feature this technique in the new video. It takes a bit longer, but through experimenting and talking to our customers, we found that letting the glue spread on its own under the weight of the glass only achieves the most consistent result that's easy to accomplish as a novice. If you would like to know the specifics of the method, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day!

[@nicorobin9077]

Now this is helpful but I’m scared to do it lol

[@ecdiy]

Hello Nico, I can definitely relate. I don't think it's abnormal but please don't take it as me trying to persuade you. While we are a business, we are happy with the way things are and we are just here to provide the means for cheaper repair for those who are willing. Having that nervousness can both work in your favor as well as work against you. Being scared will help you be more careful, but at the same time being too scared can cause it to be too stressful/frustrating which can lead to mistakes. This repair is definitely best left for when you feel up for it, you are calm and have the time. It can be very rewarding when you are done but at the same time, as previously noted it can also be frustrating.

[@iamthat7351]

@@ecdiy I feel the same way he does. If I screw up it's either a new phone or just pay the professional repair of $455 AU😱 Some other guy on YT said Samsung S9s have to have the whole LCD screen replaced which is so much more work

[@liquicitizendirk2147]

@@iamthat7351 replacing the whole screen is easier, plus a new screen costs like 150 usd on aliexpress. Otherwise you could order a replacement screen and only the glass. If you mess up the display while trying to change the glass you can just instantly change the whole screen.

[@ryan.g.h]

@@iamthat7351 you can buy a lcd with supported edges for 30dollars

[@daisydoodle179]

@@ryan.g.h Not for Galaxy S9...

[@flamingrage100]

Hey I’m going to be order your kit soon probably today or tmr and I was wondering if using a wire would be more effective. I don’t want to take the chances to damage the screen and seen some videos of the wire being used.

[@ecdiy]

Hello, Wire tool is a good method as well. However, it does definitely have its own precautions. It's easier for flat displays but for curved displays, it can be easy to damage the display with the wire tool as well. (The wire can tear into the display) Furthermore, as it requires both hands to operate, you'd also need someone/something to hold the device such as the heat pad with built in suction. We do plan on covering the wire tool method as well. There is actually a way to use both the wire tool and our tool together which can save some time. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@flamingrage100]

@@ecdiy oh ok thanks you

[@jeffreyodachowski6247]

Thank you you are awesome

[@colliehouse3133]

Hi. Just ordered mine to be sent to the UK for a Note 9. Wish me luck !!

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your purchase and good luck! If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day.

[@Pixelated1001]

How long does the shipping take

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

Oh yea this is doable. I was gonna just a replacement screen. This way I can keep my original Samsung screen with no cracks

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your comment! It's still not an easy process and if a mistake is made/go too fast the display can suffer from permanent damage but as long as you go carefully and slowly, this is doable.

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@ecdiy thanks.

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@ecdiy is the loca glue in the kit just like the glue that comes originally on the phone? Or will it be harder or softer in case I have to do this a second time..

[@ecdiy]

@@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr Not a problem at all. It is the least I can do. As for the LOCA glue, it is softer and would be considerably easier to remove the glass(but it's strong enough to not cause lifting in any case unless of course you lift the glass apart with heat)

[@Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr]

@@ecdiy good to know!

[@roquestrongo]

What do you recomend if i also want to change the frame while changing the glass with your kit? Change frame first before change the broken glas or change broken glas first (use the old frame for alignment) then change the broken glas? Or remove broken glas , change frame then loca glue the new glas?

[@ecdiy]

Hello Roque, Thank you for taking your time to comment. I would recommend the last sequence, removing the broken glass, change the frame and loca the new glass. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@user-od2xu9lh2m]

Me: *drops phone* Also me when I return to the land of My BeD: *cries for 3 hours and when I finally stop, I look at my phone and start again. ALSO ME AT 3am: ok let’s watch some videos on phone repair......

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

Literally me but no emotion.

[@Viewerce4ry]

Does this also work on Samsung s10e?

[@ecdiy]

As for the glass removal, the method works for S10e, but when it comes to gluing, you'd have to take the phone apart because of the location of the camera being within the screen area, at least for now until we finish our pad based adhesive installation tool & method.

[@katienoeller3574]

Thank you flirt teaching me a viable skill that i can work from home and make extra cash. After I successfully repair mine i will offer ro repair other's too. At $100 a pop

[@DavidJohnson-xi7ds]

So, were you successful at changing the glass?

[@katienoeller3574]

@@DavidJohnson-xi7ds didn’t even try because someone gave me new phone lol

[@MRbubblegunner]

@@katienoeller3574 lol

[@ZouNoux]

this video reassures me a lot because I bought a glass for my Xiaomi redmi note 9 and I was wondering if I could change the glass without the LCD thank you very much

[@frankjay6533]

This will be like surgery on my heart...one mistake boom

[@thijsvanderee4374]

So, where can I find this repair kit? Don 't see a link anywhere

[@ecdiy]

Hello, Thank you for your comment. You can find more information about the tool and buy it from our site www.expertcelldiy.com However, if you happen to be interested, please also take a look at this update/caution we also posted in the description section bit.ly/OCABladeCaution Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@Chrispyy__]

WTF!! LMAOO this gave me anxiety, good job though!

[@Crainydays]

Its a good tutorial and everything is covered. Its possible to get a useable phone out of it. But, even if successful there will be noticeable "waves" on the lcd underneath the glass and dont get loca near the front camera or speaker, nightmate to clean. If this is anyone's first attempt at glass refurbishing, youve probably got a 20% success rate on a curved amoled without damage. Bear that in mind. Try any old phone you have with a flat screen first, get a feel of how the glue comes apart, how sensitive but firm you have to apply the pressure, how much heat you can apply before the amoled or lcd gets "burned". Its a good tutorial, but slightly misleading in that it implies by following the steps itll be easy and is a diy job for a first timer. It truly isnt, way more likely to destroy the amoled than get a crisp new front glass. Truly impressive those on here who have managed this first time, if thats the case you can genuinely make decent money doing this for a living

[@ecdiy]

Hello Jeremy, Thank you for taking your time to comment and sharing your experience! It is indeed not an easy repair. We do mention this multiple times in the video as well but it never hurts to re-iterate. We made a temperature sensitive sticker that changes color to help our diyers keep the phone within the ideal temperature range which is what we found to be the biggest pain point for this repair for those working without a laser temperature gauge. Soon the current method of needing to keep an eye on isopropyl alcohol bubbling will be no more!). As for the LOCA on the front camera & speaker, this can sometimes happen if the tape isn't pressed well to the surface. This is something we're starting to include in new video/on a slip in a new kit but we also found that it's best to spread about 90% of the way on its own without you applying any pressure. You can apply heat to help it spread on its own. You can also tilt the phone to help it spread more evenly. It can take some time, (3~5 minutes) but it can and will spread on its own. The last 10% of the way should require very little pressure if any, and once the glue has reached the edge of the screen, you'd want to expose it to daylight to cure it. As for the the wave/ripple effect is caused by a combination of a couple of things: One is pressure during the cleaning process. This wave is experienced by even people doing the repair with OCA films without the method shown (using OCA blade and LOCA). While many believe it to be the OCA film's fault, the waves and the pockets mentioned are created when you also apply too much pressure during the cleaning process. This comes up most often as an impression of the battery area being visible. The second is too much pressure during the LOCA process. The reason we mention to let the LOCA spread on its own as much as possible before 'stretching' it out is due to this reason. It should be about 80% filled on its own. It will spread on its own with just the weight of the glass and you can use a hair dryer/heat gun to speed up the process as the heat helps lower the viscosity. Pressing to start the spreading from the get go can indeed create 'pockets' especially one around the battery where the metal frame isn't supporting the display Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day.

[@mobileelectroniques4958]

genius bro your genius

[@yancydillon6818]

Hi there thanks for the advice I have 1Question can I use the phone wised the glue with the new screen is still drying. Thanks

[@ecdiy]

Hello Yancy, I personally don't see why not, but it's not something I have experimented with. The glue tacks up in seconds and the curing only takes a few minutes on a sunny day. With winter approaching, we do have a small UV light for $3.35 extra for anyone who is interested as well. (Curing time is around 4 minutes with this light). Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@hunkplays3358]

Okay so, after doing this myself the kit itself is amazing. It comes with everything you will need to fix your phone. However, here's some tips: Use the tools that look like guitar picks they send you to pry the corner on the top first. Use a blowdryer to heat it a bit as it will soften the glue and make this easier. Do the same with the bottom BUT BE VERY CAREFUL. There is a cable connector on the bottom of your phone under the screen that you can cut through or snap off. Once you got the corners lifted a little with the picks, use the thin wedge tool made from aluminum or whatnot to start wedging at the glue in the center from the SIDE. The top will come off EASY once this is done. When you get to the bottom of the phone be EXTREMELY careful and PATIENT. There is a very thin LCD cable that connects from inside the frame under your touchscreen to the bottom of the touch screen itself and it can be nicked or cut through, even pulled off if not careful when removing the bottom. Go very slowly lifting the bottom and gently peel the cable away from any glue that might have it sticking. Once you get that part done, you should be solid. Clean the surface of the touchscreen with Asopropyl alcohol to remove any glue, you want as clean a surface as possible or the new glass cover might not be seated tightly enough to give a decent sensitivity touch to your screen itself. After that, apply the glue as stated above, use the clips they provide you with to keep the screen in place, use the corners for those. Let it treat in the sunlight, good to go.

[@austinharding9734]

what model? Tho each phone has a GENRAL similar layout, each maker and even model varies considerably, from my s7 to s8 to my current s10, the mother board never changed, but the accessories, connectors, and even the screen itself were completely changed. this couldn't be more true than any other model ive taken apart other than with the s10, cant believe how crazy they got with that phones screen

[@huseinselim799]

Does the replacement kit you sell in the description contain an original glass from samsung?

[@ecdiy]

We purchase our glass as originals, but only sell as original grade as it's physically impossible for us (or anyone in the world for that matter) to confirm that it is indeed Gorilla glass even with a spectroradiometer. Our glass is aluminosilicate glass which is technically what Gorilla glass is and we have done various tests including break tests to know that our glass comparable to original take-off. Most glasses found online these days are soda lime glass, or low iron soda lime glass made to look like aluminosilicate glass and there is a big price difference. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@huseinselim799]

@@ecdiy thanks cause my mum doesnt want me to buy this becau she thinks the glass is not original and it might break my phone.

[@dimitariliev529]

These type of repair will take around 2 hours. And the chances to damage the screen or the flex cable and selfie camera during the process are quite high. Your phones worth nothing without working screens and you can forget about using the front camera anymore if you do it this way. Its highly recommended to remove all the inner components also before using the LOCA on the display .. In short just save yourself time and trouble guys.

[@ecdiy]

Thank you for your comment! It is greatly appreciated. We will be sure to mention the 2 hour time frame in our full length video. As for the damage to the screen or flex cable and selfie camera, we will be going over everything that can go wrong during the repair in our in-depth video which we aim to finish today. We recently decided to make the full length video not only a how-to but how not to. Over the course of our business, and constantly exploring new possibilities, we experienced a lot of failures. Each session was recorded and by going over each clip close-up, we were able to identify exactly what caused the failure each time and discovered ways to prevent it. We are very excited to share this knowledge with the world because it isn't something we were able to find online. One of the things we didn't get to mention in this video is the optional step of taking the back glass off to remove the front camera as a preventative measure (we actually started including the back glass tape with all of our kits so people can do this). The interesting thing we learned though, is that a) you can remove the IR + proximity sensor as well as the front camera without having to remove the motherboard (there is enough room once you lift the motherboard on one side without disconnecting it from the rest of the phone) and b) we experimented by pouring all 3mL LOCA around the edges of the phone (not in the middle) and leaving it un-cured for 48 hours to have it seep in to the back, to know that curved displays unlike flat displays are not affected/get shorted by LOCA seeping to the back. In the end though, we understand that many people would rather swap the display as a whole. However we also believe in the DIY aspect of this repair which can be quite rewarding not only due to the cost saving aspect and learning new things but also in reducing electronic waste. Of course, this isn't to say there isn't a risk of something going wrong. As with any DIY project whether it be a car repair or home renovation, there is a risk vs benefit that should be weighed. If you follow our guide closely however, the risk is minimal. In fact, I know this may come across very arrogant but I am confident that if every step is followed exactly, the repair will be a success.

[@CyrilRodriguez]

ECDiy when do you think you would have the the full video tutorial ready. I’m really keen to get this project started.

[@ecdiy]

@@CyrilRodriguez Hello Cyril. Thank you for checking in with us. It's being uploaded now as we speak. It's currently at 9%. When it's done, it will be available at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGi3p4SNhthgapo It started at 8:20pm(et), I was very excited and relieved. When I was done I had posted an update in the description section of the 5 minute video also. Please take a look and please feel free to let us know of your thoughts! Thank you and everyone for waiting so patiently.

[@kevin011235]

Very interesting, I would definetly love to give it a try on my brocken S8. How come is free delivery to US and Canada is considered international shipping :)? Do you have a lockal shop I can stop and pick up a kit?

[@ecdiy]

Hello Kevin, thank you for your interest. We have distribution/forwarding set up in the US and in the US, you can send a parcel for as low as $2.60 with tracking thanks to their population density I suppose? Granted, this is in US dollar but compared to Canada Post which averages out to be $14+ (cdn) for the cheapest tracked service (Within major cities in ON & QC it is a little cheaper, $11~13), the difference is something we are unable to absorb. A lot of the lower value items we sell on eBay (under ExpressCellDepot) within Canada do go out with free shipping without tracking. We are indeed exploring this because we find it so unfair for the majority of people who are honest, to have to force the cost of tracking because of rare postal errors and the few that may be dishonest. Arranging a pick-up wouldn't be a problem. Kindly send us an email to discuss the details.

[@ecdiy]

@@benjaminzaoui9683Hello Benjamin, please kindly note that we have listed shipping within Canada as "Tracked Parcel 2~5 business days" and not international shipping. Please let us know if you see otherwise, and kindly refer to our response to Kevin as to why we are unable to offer free shipping within Canada. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards,

[@ecdiy]

Great news! We decided to try the free shipping option a try within Canada. It really didn't sit right with us charging $9.82 to for everyone in Canada when majority of the customers are honest.

[@garrybragg7244]

Well the phone cost like 300 dollars the repair 200 probably I'll take my chances if it breaks I'll just buy a new one

[@cherrellbovain9138]

How did you pay $300 for your phone?

[@atomicgoldrush]

@@cherrellbovain9138 Most modern phones cost around $300 to $1000, so $300 actually isn't that obserd of an amount to pay for a smartphone.

[@billymccarthy2586]

What would be an indication that the actual AMOLED display itself is damaged? I have an S9 and small portions of the screen don't respond to touch (the glass is itself is cracked from top to bottom). Not sure if changing the glass as shown in the video will fix both of these issues? Any advice is much appreciated!

[@ecdiy]

Glass is strictly a cosmetic & protective layer for the electronic layers underneath (digitizer and the AMOLED). Issues you describe are due to a physical damage to the digitizer which forms a layer between the front glass and the AMOLED, the function of the digitizer is detecting where touch occurs. Digitizer alone is not serviceable on S9 and if you would like to fix the touch issue, you unfortunately have to replace the display panel as a whole. As for indications for the display itself being damaged, there are several but they all yield a visual defect (pink line/ green line/grey blob/black blob... etc). Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@billymccarthy2586]

Thank you for the advice, you've saved me trying to fix the issue with the wrong solution, much appreciated!

[@ecdiy]

@@billymccarthy2586 Not a problem at all Billy. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us! Have a great day.

[@1119-w3u]

Um is there anyway I can just pay you to do this for me 😂😂😂

[@martijnhofstra1336]

There is

[@danielhofwijks464]

One of the best diy phone repair video i have seen. Interresting 1tool usage only, hopefully i can get it in The Netherlands. they want to repair my phone glas S20 for 250€ while I bought the phone new for 450€, talk about RIP offs..Will check the item availability later on, great, thanks.👍 Edit ; wordt wel naar nederland verstuurd. Heel toevallig een deal in november bij aanschaf van een kit krijg je een gratis pro tool kit. Nu even afwachten op de bestelling, kan niet wachten.👍

[@vickaminski]

What kind of adhesive did you use? I could not make out what you were saying but some kind of UV glue

[@ecdiy]

Hello Victor, It is called LOCA. The brand we use is Stronghold. 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 by hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. I'd also like to note that ours can also be cured with a UV light) Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@vickaminski]

@@ecdiy it seems most of these are just the rubberized cyanoacrylate clear, some newer ones dry using UV light quicker. I just got my clear front glass, why does it appear to have black on yours and my factory screen appeared black tint in color too. Anyway Under the screen seems to be a gold thin metal foil over the black screen under the glass. Does that come off, it seems to peel but doesn't come off easily on my Samsung Galaxy s10+ which I have to replace the screen for the warranty replacement of the phone because T-Mobile and most services won't replace a warranty phone with a cracked screen. That's so stupid isn't it. So just so I know how to do this correct for the future and for your audience, what is that gold foil? Am I to glue the glass to the black flexible material screen beneath that?

[@ecdiy]

@@vickaminski Hello Victor, The glue is composed of hydrocarbon resin and hydroxyethyl methacrylate, not cyanoacrylate based. Anytime you have a goldish/silverish film visible or window tint-like film (polarizer) separated with the glass, it indicates the tool was inserted incorrectly. As demonstrated in our video, you need to curl the tip and position the tool so that it is gliding just underneath the surface of the glass. You'd need see the tool as if you are looking at it behind a clear piece of glass. (Please see bit.ly/OCABladeCaution , we have also linked this image in the description section of the video) Only the clear glass layer (with the black colored border) is removed for the front glass replacement process. The black flexible material screen you are referring to stays on the frame, and the front glass gets glued to that. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@amparo7528]

Excellent video. Where you buy the aluminum tool to separate the screen. What liquid do you use to remove the glue? Thank you

[@ecdiy]

Hello, I apologize for the delay in my response. You can find more information about the tool and buy it from our site www.expertcelldiy.com Please kindly note that aluminum is not one of the metals that go in the alloy composition of the tool. As for the liquid to remove the glue, you can use isopropyl alcohol (preferably 99%). We cover this more in-depth in our in-depth repair video found on our channel. However, if you happen to be interested, please also take a look at this update/caution we also posted in the description section bit.ly/OCABladeCaution Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@amparo7528]

Hello, the shipping to Spain is the same, if I have to pay customs. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience

[@ecdiy]

@@amparo7528 Hello Amparo, The shipping costs the same as all other places $9.82 and it comes with full tracking. Delivery used to be quicker but with the current situation, delivery takes approximately 12~16 business days (just over 2 weeks to just over 3 weeks). We do ship to Spain on a regular basis. The way our international shipping works, our items get handed to the local post once it lands in the country, which makes it quite convenient for our customers. As for the duties, as the item leaves from North America, there may be duties/taxes applied. As the regulation varies from country to country and it is subject to change, we rely on our customers to be aware of potential charges as the local resident. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. We are here to help. Have a great rest of the day!

[@amparo7528]

thanks

[@MichaelEscusa]

Can we use any alternative other than a heat gun? Say.. a hair blower?

[@ecdiy]

Hello, thank you for taking your time to comment. Yes, you can definitely use a hair blower. However, please kindly note that it would take longer to heat up the screen with a hair blower as noted in the video. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us. Have a great rest of the day.

[@lolo2k]

You can probably rent one at a hardware store or construction rental place

[@neonx9184]

I want to do that but i'm scared of little pieces of glass that can go in the face if youre not protected, i will try it with a full protection mask, this video is very clear, thanks.

[@ecdiy]

That is indeed one of the things to watch out for during the repair. We've been experimenting with using wire tool along with the OCA blade because one of the shops we sell parts to regularly told us about it, and it seems to work quite well. If you do this, you can reduce the risk of the glass going in the face dramatically also. Using the wire tool alone, you'd have to take the phone apart and it'd constantly catch an edge of a broken glass so you would also use the OCA blade whenever the wire catches an edge, (use the OCA blade to create a 'bridge'/'transition' so the wire can overcome the edge it is catching). Using the combination will also dramatically increase the longevity of the tool as well. We do have the wire tool and if you are interested or if you just have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@suskeefe80]

Clear, easy to follow, nice broadcast presence.

[@zinzinchannel7691]

Hi, what was glue that you already fill it out on screen before you apply new a glass? Thanks

[@ecdiy]

It is called LOCA. The brand we use is Stronghold. 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 by hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. I'd also like to note that ours can also be cured with a UV light) We do not have a listing on our site at the moment but send us a message through the 'contact us' page and I can arrange a direct invoice for you. A lot of copy cats these days using our image, but this glue is exclusive to us. If it's not on our site, or at our eBay store, it's not the same thing. Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,

[@Adolcysf]

@ECDiy Do you call your clients if there is an issue with ordering?

[@ecdiy]

Hello Ulti, At the present moment we do not offer a phone support but if you do send us an email, we will response promptly within 1 business day (usually the same day, and often within couple of hours during business hours). Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Have a great rest of the day.

[@iepu91]

I saw the full version of the video, is it necessary to take of the back cover as well? Why? Thank you!

[@ecdiy]

Hello, Thank you for taking your time to comment. Removing the back glass is an optional process. It is done in case you get glue on the front camera and you need to clean it or in case you choose to do the gluing process while the front camera is removed to avoid it being an issue in the first place. Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further. Best regards,