HTC One M7 Reassembly

[@mitko20r1]

Just done mine! Thanks for your videos, very helpful. I went to a few mobile phone repair shops, they all said ''no, we don't do these phones'', but there you go, done. Thanks! :)

[@opinionated_one8692]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for this video, I previously thought i'd try to replace the touch screen which was the only thing originally gone, but cracked housing also, so wanted to purchase mid plate & back. So attempted to remove touch screen and fluffed my LCD. But bought a Midplate/Touc/Lcd all assembled and watched your video from roughly 03:00 till 06:30 and followed it step by step and change it. I even changed the colour from white to Black...With your dissemble & Reassemble video's....The feeling of satisfaction is when it boots at the end....Thank you so much Go Cell Phone Repair....

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It's not too tough. I was still waiting for a new back to come in when I made this video. It goes in top end first and tuck under the front of the housing. Be absolutely sure that you have tested all phone functions and that you remember to put the buttons in if they aren't already as you won't want to have to take it apart again.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

If you are careful you might be able to remove the housing without damaging it. Not easy but it is possible. I have added a link to the video description for replacement parts. There is no glue in the housing. It snaps together with clips.

[@MrDaBBaS]

i tried this on the verizon HTC One. followed your instructions and all is well!.. go ahead on buy a new back housing as well, the old one is pretty much destroyed after removal :) slid it in from the top and worked the clips going down

[@ng-bh7io]

Hi, amazing video, but the thing is, I have actually confirmed from a few HTC insiders that they actually do use heat to open the One. They specified that they use heat only on the center part of the back panel. I have personally seen the "tool" that they use, and it definitely looks like there is a large heat gun attached to the top of it. So, no harm in using heat.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I am always open to new ideas so if you prefer to use heat, good luck and let me know how it goes. Just keep in mind that anything over 150 degrees F can easily damage internal components. Maybe it might make the plastic strips on the sides slightly more flexible but in my experience heat does not affect the process in any way. I'd be interested in seeing more details/documentation. Since there is no adhesive inside the metal rear panel I question how heat would be a benefit.

[@rustler806]

i followed the a few steps thats are flex cables. Nothing else. Than try to ressambel it. The screen is working but touchscreen is not working. it should be about located the clip at 4:15

[@foxmulder3833]

where are the pictures stored, I damaged the processing board that goes on top of the battery, is there anyway for me to retrieve my pictures?

[@petarstoyanov908]

Great video !! Please , make a video for the HTC Desire 816 and a battery change for it :)

[@shawnparasram5389]

thanks for this video, all went well but no wifi ti only works close to the router..any help please!! thanks

[@eoghanhp]

Hi, great video. Thanks. I followed it and everything is working but I have a SIM reader error. I bought a new reader and connected it without removing the old one I.e. just connected cable. Still no good. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@1Blasted1]

hey man i followed every step but when i replaced the top speaker, i followed your advice and tried it out before putting on the new back plate, it turned on normal but i played a song and the new top speaker had no sound and i tried using the camera but it didnt active (im wondering if not putting on a back cover doesnt allow my camera or top speaker to function?) or did i miss something other than installing the back cover? oh and the top speaker had sound before the repair. 

[@xA-Ax]

Hey, I dropped my HTC a month ago and damaged the LCD and digitizer so I ordered a complete new black housing for it and changed it myself into the new one. I followed every step right but when I plugged my phone in to charge, the LED and the screen doesn't turn on. My phone has been dead for a month, maybe the battery just needs to kick in after an hour of charging or maybe the parts that I ordered were defective. Which part do u think is most likely to be defective for this to happen?

[@Browningate]

Is it normal if, prior to replacing the back cover, sound only comes out of the "top" (left, earpiece, whatever you want to call it) speaker when pressure is applied to the speaker? Will the back cover apply the appropriate amount of pressure once it is reinstalled?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I haven't worked on this phone for a very long time. That doesn't sound right but the speaker may require some pressure to make contact. I'd check to see if maybe the prongs have become bent and maybe adjust them.

[@Browningate]

@Go Cell In the end, everything turned out fine. Sound worked flawlessly out of that speaker after the back cover went on. Unfortunately, the one thing that I didn't think to test (the SIM card slot in the new screen) turned out to be bad, so now I have a 100% functional and physically-flawless HTC One with no cellular capabilities at all whatsoever. The outfit that sold me the screen is sending another one, but I'm probably going to have to end up buying *another* back cover, seeing as these things are nearly impossible to dismantle without damaging that cover in some way. So close, yet so far. The One M7 is worth it though, and the whole experience should prove to be an excellent learning experience.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Here's the good news. Those back panels are a bit easier to remove after they have been replaced. That's why occasionally we see a video with someone talking about how they were able to remove theirs without any damage. Misleading as they don't disclose, possibly because they aren't aware, that the panel is not original.

[@Browningate]

@Go Cell Well, you're not wrong. I was actually able to get the new back cover off of my One today without causing any noteworthy damage. It's a long journey to tear everything down and install the screen again, but it will be nice when this is finally over.

[@NavidGowani]

Hi! My infrared doesn't seem to be working, any connectors I should check? I have not opened up the phone completely, just the back housing.

[@joshelizondo4894]

Do u have a video on how to remove the USB charging port and microphone? Mine messed up and I don't wanna buy a new phone

[@MosesTheTool]

3:32 There is the small metal thingie on the bottom, i thought you made a mistake and it is supposed to be under the black plastic, but in the Disassembly video it looks as if it is on top like you did it in the Reassembly. Maybe my HTC ONE is different, it looks as if on my phone it's supposed to be under the black thingie

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Which carrier is your phone from?

[@MosesTheTool]

no carrier, Google play edition

[@mishkaghughunishvili5124]

#Go Cell Phone Repair my phone is not charging after replacing the screen, do you think little black part which foll out from your phone as well in dissemble video can damage it? when i was taking off upper mother board i by excident hardly pushed the connector which is up right corner can it cos damage in camera? and in speakers as well?

[@MartinChristoffersen]

Hi there. Thank you very much for some great work with these disassembly and reassembly tutorials. I have managed to take my phone apart and reassemble it, and everything that I have checked so far seems to work - except for the camera. When I start it, the camera buttons come up, but otherwise the screen is black. After a few seconds, the screen goes back to the home screen. Could I have missed something? Or maybe disrupted the camera connector somehow? Thanks in advance

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Martin Christoffersen This phone tends to be prone to many problems especially after repair. So much that we don't work on them any more. It probably has nothing to do with your repair but you can try replacing the camera. The only good news is that it's easier to open the second time.

[@stevejung9023]

I replaced the camera on my HTC one. I put it back together but now the phone just boots to HTC logo screen and then reboots and repeats. It also does this with the charger plugged in? Any ideas what's going on?

[@manda_indoors8376]

Hi I replaced my screen but im trying to turn it on and several things happen. First the charge light is showing, it turns off when I hold he power button on and nothing shows up however if I wait 10 seconds, then I hold the power button a flashing light appears in the right hand bottom corner.

[@NrdyPrep]

So after I do everything in the video does the back just pop on? There's no complicated technique to get it on?

[@ismaoniismail2395]

Hello, it seem like my htc m7 power button has a problem. My htc will suddenly restart and it will stuck at the start-up htc logo n will continue to restart again n again. Should i disasamble my htc n do something on the power button? I really need your advice on this. Thank you

[@colbybud]

3:16 you put the usb metal shield in on top its meant to go undernear the mouth piece.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You know I questioned myself about that and went back to watch the disassembly video at the time. I was pretty sure that's how it was positioned when I took it apart but I'll have to go and look again. Thanks.

[@colbybud]

Go Cell Phone Repair gj on the repair helped me with getting it back together

[@himynameisgeoff]

I have recently replaced the display assembly on my HTC One M7 but I have run into a little problem. I haven't put the back cover on yet so I could test the functionality of the phone and the lower speaker is not working. I was wondering, does the lower speaker require the back cover to be in place? I did notice a few connections on the back cover itself that might connect the speaker to something

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Geoff Scotland It's been a long time since I've done one of these but if I can find one in the warehouse I'll take a look and see.

[@kevran1]

Hi i put my htc one back to gether left the back of and tried it and it says camera not on

[@David42S]

Hello, i have a GPS fix problem after rebuilding, the phone see GPS, but signal is too weak to fix... It is a antena connexion problem?

[@cerealnomilk9657]

Please can you help me I have an htc one m7 but the problem is that my IR has stopped working although i didnt even open it its still new just i want a video that can help me fix my IR

[@benjaminmason6779]

Where did you get the new case from? Because if it going to replace the mic I may need one. Thanks

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

All of the parts including the back panel can be found here: gocellphonerepair.com/HTCOne

[@poblano78]

Hi, I open my htc one to replace microphone and opened with out damage screen after opened I tested screen and everything was working great, after replace microphone and put all back then turn it on but LCD is no working, is there something that I need to know or I just broken LCD wires? Everything look ok home button and back button are working also volume button I can hear noise and vibration and also test camera just pressing where I know is located and it takes picture so digitizer is working but I can't see anything on screen, any help? Thank you

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

LCD may not be plugged in properly otherwise possibly damaged. Try re-seating the connection and testing before putting everything back together. If it works again when phone is taken apart then something could be shorting out when it is assembled. Hopefully you won't need a new screen.

[@ARWorldMusic]

Go Cell Phone Repair hello, my problem is that after connecting everything, the phone will not start, but if the LED lights, the screen when I connect the charger it goes black, what do I do?

[@remilefebvre612]

Thx for ur help. I succeeded in change the screen and everything functioned successfully. When i closed the back cover ...no more signal reception from rogers but my wifi work.. I checked and everything is connect... Any idea? Thx

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Sounds like an antenna wire got disconnected. Either that or something might have grounded on the cover but I'd be inclined to suspect the former. Unfortunately you will probably have to open the back again. I'm sure you tried reseting the phone already but that would have been my first choice just in case. Remove and re-install SIM, confirm that it works in another phone etc. Try all the easy fixes first.

[@AnonymousAustralian983]

Hello Go Cell Phone Repair, I have done the entire reassembly however when I try to power on the phone the first time it vibrates and I can hear the HTC sound at the beginning, but the screen never shows anything, it's completely black. I have tried taking it apart and putting it back together again three more times now and it's still the same problem, any suggestions as to why this is happening?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Tough to say for sure but if it was working before the replacement my guess would be a damaged or defective part. Maybe this will help: gocellphonerepair.com/how-t/troubleshooting/

[@AnonymousAustralian983]

Thank you for the quick response! I've taken a close look at one of the flex cables and noticed that it has a very slight tear to it, it's the one connected to the new lcd/digitiser replacement part I bought. Not sure if that tear is enough to render the lcd useless but the touch keys do light up every time I press the power button.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

MasterBlaster200999 Bad news. It takes a very small amount of damage to prevent those cables from working properly. Even a scratch can completely disable them. From what you say it sounds like that is the problem.

[@AnonymousAustralian983]

Finally took it to the repair shop, they said that the lcd screen is defective possibly due to the damaged flex cable as you said. It was like that when I first received it from an ebay seller so will be asking for a refund. Thanks heaps for your help and quick responses, much appreciated! :)

[@lukebalmet3430]

earthing works on my phone just the screen is black how do i fix that

[@Oscar-mp6hw]

Quick question; I replaced the LCD and screen on my m7. I haven't put the housing cover yet.(thanks for that advise by the way). Well anyways when I play music, the speaker doesn't work. I have to apply pressure to the back center piece of the upper board. Will the housing cover apply the pressure once it's on? or does the speaker have to work regardless of the housing cover and without any type of pressure? also, the quality is a bit staticy, is that normal? what do you recommend ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Oscar Estrada This phone tends to be prone to many problems especially after repair. So much that we don't work on them any more. It could be that one of the connectors is slightly off and when you press down on it you get better contact. As far as static no that is not normal. Most of the time unplugging everything and doing a rebuild is the first thing I would try to correct the problem. It is possible that you got a defective part though. The only good news is that it's easier to open the second time.

[@Reagan_Ridley]

Go Cell Phone Repair will any back cover fit on the HTC one I ordered a replacement but it said it was a 801e back cover but I have a 801c

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

As far as I know the backs should all be the same although there may be some overseas variants that I have not seen yet. Where is yours from?

[@Reagan_Ridley]

Mine is the USA sprint model the back seems to be the international unlocked model

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You should be fine then.

[@Eric-fm7es]

I opened up the phone without breaking anything. I managed to break one of the connectors on the motherboard (volume key side the bottom last one). Put my phone together and i feel the phone vibrate but black lcd. I want to know, is it caused by the connector or faulty screen? Thanks

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Ahad Elahi The volume key should have nothing to do with the screen lighting up. Either the display or something else is damaged or maybe not properly connected.

[@darknessfalls714]

my replacement went flawlessly but the only problem i am recieving is my sim not wanting to be read. ive tryed reinstalling all the cable numerous times and still nothing, im so sad right now because i dont want to try and take the lcd out and replace the actual sim reader since how likely i am to break it, and ideas ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I wouldn't try removing the screen from the frame. If this started happening when you changed the display you might have gotten a bad one. If you've ruled out the other possible causes I would try exchanging the part.

[@royalezg]

Is it possible to replace a broken power button? It is stuck in and works only if pushed really hard with a metal object. Would this be an expensive fix? Thank you.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Yes the power button flex can be replaced. You can expect to pay about $75 for this type of repair.

[@royalezg]

Thank you!

[@silentbadger2864]

Hey this is great video I'm having some problems tho I changed a screen on my m7 now it won't charge and it has gone flat it recognizes the charger as the Lego comes up but then I get a battery with a red ! In the middle and the charge light flashes what could this be please I need help

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Hard to say but if you've tried another charger already then the next step is to take it apart again and check for shorts and partially connected cables. Was the battery fine before the repair?

[@shinseungjin]

Go Cell Phone Repair Actually I have the same problem. I changed the charger port because my phone was working but it didn't charge. Now it shows that it's charging but the red led does not show up. Funny thing is I don't think there was a motherboard connector(the one that connects upper and lower motherboard when I disassembled it. Is that even possible? Mine was once back for the warranty repair.

[@KAos3rd]

So im reassembling my M7 and when I reconnect the battery clip the phone get amazingly HOT!. Any ideas?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

This is often caused by a something grounding out or previous liquid damage. Whats the history of the phone?

[@suibora]

Go Cell Phone Repair i get the same issue, my phone has never had any sort of liquid damage

[@islandwestcoastlivin]

I followed the instructions but for some reason I'm getting a notification now saying 'Slow Charging' I made sure the battery was connected probably as well as the USB connection. Could it be something else ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

That it is odd. Are you using the original charging block? Sounds like maybe amperage output problem. I haven't that message before but if I can get any additional information about it I will post here.

[@islandwestcoastlivin]

Go Cell Phone Repair I have ordered a new usb board for it so I will let you know if that fixes it. I could replace the battery too but I doubt that has anything to do with it.

[@remilefebvre612]

I opened the cell and I have redone all the steps in order. I disconnected every wire and reconnect without success. I tried my sim card in my iphone . Displays 3g rogers. Htc does not recognize the sim card. I try to reverse the black antenna wire (the longest). No idea what to do next. Thx for your help!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

If the SIM is not recognized then I would suspect a SIM reader issue. Maybe the SIM reader flex is not connected properly or was damaged during the repair. Try reseating it first. You can find replacements on Ebay for about $15.

[@remilefebvre612]

Thx for your help. I ordered the SIM reader flex but its seems complicated to change the module. Is it possible to send me a video or tricks to help me ? thank you.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Let me see what I can do...

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

remi lefebvre If you haven't already done so I would try re-seating the SIM reader flex cable as it may not be properly connected. If it is then this is not going to be fun. First off if you bought the entire LCD with mid-frame assembly your old SIM reader should still be inside of the original. If that is the case you might have got a defective replacement and should exchange it for a working one. You can however plug in your replacement reader without removing the LCD. Just unplug the old one and test the new part before going any further. Otherwise removing a SIM reader from the mid-frame is going to be very risky as far as damaging the LCD. I made a short unlisted video for you (see below) and will leave it visible for the next couple of days. Let me know how it goes and good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGWaiIynp6mKr6c

[@eoghanhp]

remi lefebvre hi, did u ever get this fixed? I have the same issue. Everything is working with exception of SIM reader. I bought a new reader and connected it but I am still getting the same error message. Thanks

[@adz3d]

I opened my phone up reassembled it as I watched in your videos, however the screen doesn't come on neither does the usb work, However the phone will power on, anything I could try?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Most likely your LCD cable is not connected properly or you have a defective one assuming that your screen was lighting up before disassembly.

[@adz3d]

Go Cell Phone Repair It seems to be working now the screen comes on but there isn't any touch input, would you know which ribbon or connector acts as the touch input?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

If I remember correctly that will be the longer of the two flex cables that run along the sides of the phone. Most likely it will be black and plugs in above the center of the phones length.

[@adz3d]

Go Cell Phone Repair Nice thanks for that!

[@mishkaghughunishvili5124]

hi i replaced my screen and now i have NO sound not even in headphones.. and unable to start camera? do you think if i put back the back part of frame it will start working? please come back to me ASAP

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It's hard to say for sure but I will tell you that there's a good chance it had nothing to do with your repair. HTCs seem to be designed NOT to be serviced lately. You can try rebuilding it or replacing any suspect parts but unless you are really attached to it for some reason you might want to invest your time/money in another handset. This phone can be a nightmare for some.

[@mishkaghughunishvili5124]

Ok I reassambeled again my phone and it become half functional . low speaker is working now and I'm able to charge it. But upper speaker and headphones are not responding. And camera again is not starting... by excident I've broken the cabel and I don know for what it is .. The one withe volume buttons in the place where it is connected to the upper matherboard. I didn't notice any changes in performance ( camera and speakers was from first diesamble ) what it is for do you know ? 

[@arakets]

I reassembly but volume button and camera wont work. What can i do?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You’ll have to take it apart again and check connections/parts. It will be easier now that it’s been opened before.

[@blinkaspunkrocks]

Is htc one an easily defective or broken phone with no physical damage ? Please someone answer

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Personally I am not a fan of HTC but other than the HD2 I can't say that they are more prone to problems than any of the other smaller manufacturers.

[@Ryanrw56]

Wow I love my HTC one but MAN do I hope that I never have to replace anything!

[@stevenc8140]

THIS IS A great video on ......"Enter My Hands and Fingers, Godzilla Watch Out!" Dude, you need to be the Narrator and have your kids do the installation. I had to remember there was a cell phone somewhere?!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Steven Neunhoffer Haha! I am seriously considering changing the title to "Enter My Hands and Fingers, Godzilla Watch Out!" just to see what happens.

[@jcrlsjrz3209]

thank you!

[@knarleyisg]

hi, I contacted you guys with a Digitizer repair request for this phone, can you guys help me?

[@ac3711]

Thanks you