"Anybody replace a LCD screen on a phone or tablet before?"
The screen on my /13 Nexus 7 had cracked a little while ago (not sure how). While I picked up another tablet on sale to replace it (Lenovo Tab S8-50) I wanted to get the screen fixed on the Nexus, as I still like the size and the updates (I had just downloaded 5.0 before the break). So I ordered a LCD and digitizer on Ebay.
Getting the tablet apart wasn't too bad. Separating the glass from the frame was more of a challenge, but nothing patience and heat couldn't fix (I couldn't find my heat gun, so I ended up using my daughter's pink hairdryer instead. Not a great look, but whatever). All seems to be working well, but I'll see over the next few days
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
1. "I've replaced the USB port on my Nexus" In response to Reply # 0
and honestly you're wasting your time replacing the screen AND getting Lollypop. Lollypop is garbage on the Nexus 7 2013 version. Can't use more than 3 apps before it crashes. My Nexus is now a clock.
2. "Hasn't been too bad so far. Then again, it's only been a few days" In response to Reply # 1
It does feel a beat slower than my Lenovo, but I suppose it should. That said, haven't noticed any crashing or multitasking issues. To be honest, I really just wanted to get some game saves off the tablet (and with the USB port not working, I had to get it powered up. Really should break out the soldering iron for that, as the USB board is more than the screen!)
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
5. "That's the board for the OG Nexus 7. I have the 2nd Gen." In response to Reply # 3
The board for that one is closed to $70, which is why I haven't done it yet. I might be able to solder a USB port on there, but not really sure.
In the meantime, the Tab S8-50 has done me pretty well as cheap as it was. While it has 4.4.4, I have no clue how Lenovo is going to support this thing. Asus has a Memo Tab with an Intel Atom chip too, which looks like a spiritual successor for the Nexus.
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
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