iPod Touch 4G Screen Replacement?

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 20:55

My gf managed to drop her ipod today and broke the glass

I've taken iPods and phones apart before, but wondering if it's worth trying to fix or not?

I've seen an LCD & Digitizer on evilbay for about £30, but as a non-genuine part I doubt it will be of great quality.

Does anyone know where to get a genuine replacement for a good price? Also is it possible to change the glass on it's own?

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 21:08

Thanks for the reply. I was put off by the ebay ones as I got a screen for my old blackberry and was far from impressed.

I thought the screen may be bonded on but I wasn't sure. It might be worth a go then, haven't got much to lose really!

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 21:17

Cool, what I like to hear

Just won this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110758112175?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

So I'll see how it goes. She's already cut her finger on it and she loves her music so I can't just leave it

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 21:20

Indeed. Thanks for your help, I will report back when it arrives!

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 21:24

Ok cool, I've ordered one of those metal opening tools they use in the how-to videos too.

andy_mk3 · 16 Oct 2011 at 21:33

I already have plastic ones but they are a bit flimsy if anything is a bit tight lol!

andy_mk3 · 18 Oct 2011 at 14:46

The screen arrived this morning, looks good to me.

I'll have a go at it tonight if she has it with her when I see her later

Watched a couple of vids and it doesn't look too bad to do at all really.

andy_mk3 · 18 Oct 2011 at 22:21

Hasn't gone well, the cable that plugs in behind for the screen tore as I was putting it back together. So very angry. Plugged the screen in and it looks perfect, no touch though

Can't even back it up now as it has a passcode on it!

andy_mk3 · 18 Oct 2011 at 22:46

Yeah I did, I did it while trying to get the other connectors back on the other side. I have sent the guy a message to see if I can return it, but I'll probably end up having to buy another screen for it!

andy_mk3 · 27 Oct 2011 at 12:45

Picked up the 2nd screen today, all fitted and working. Camera and WiFi don't work though

I am NOT taking it apart again so she'll have to make do. I may buy her a new one for xmas! At least it works for music.

andy_mk3 · 27 Oct 2011 at 13:02

yes it's stupidly fiddly! nevermind, it's the music she cares about the most so she'll be happy

the screen quality is excellent too

andy_mk3 · 27 Oct 2011 at 13:19

Not bad at all, I can't tell the difference from the original to be fair, touch screen alignment is bang on too. The Wifi works up to about a foot away from the router so I guess I must have done something to the aerial or something. Hey-ho.

Never again though! thanks for your help