1. Callhouse's Avatar
    I did a serious mistake yesterday. I had taken my Z30 for exercise (outdoor workout) and as I was taking it out of my pocket, I dropped it on the ground.

    Screen (glass) is totaly cracked. I can't see any "display" liquid so I guess that only touchscreen panel is damaged. Display is black (off) and does not react on touch gestures. Recently I read somewhere that if Super Amoled is damaged, whole screen is unusable while if average/normal LCD is damaged, undamaged parts of display are still working.

    The question are:

    Is there need for replacing the whole display? Or Do I just need to replace the "digitizer". Brand new and genuine Blackberry Z30 screen part (digitzer+lcd) costs about $300 (brand new Z10 here) in my country. I consider to purchase whole display from ebay and fix it myself. It would cost me about $100.

    Will the repair service (from the shop I have bought my Z30 in) need to change whole display or just the broken part?

    Please, do not consider this thread stupid. I am just really despondent...
    04-03-14 08:19 AM
  2. CDot40's Avatar
    I did the same thing on Saturday...I took it to CPR (Cell Phone Repair) and he priced the digitizer at $165 + install...i opted to use my insurance claim as it only cost $99.

    Posted via CB10
    04-03-14 08:58 AM
  3. fstick09's Avatar
    A replacement screen can be picked up at etrade supply for $100.

    Posted via CB10
    04-03-14 09:49 AM
  4. diesel0110's Avatar
    I was told the digitizer and lcd must be replaced together and cannot be separated. Is this true for the z30? I cracked my screen (digitizer) about a week ago and I'm also confused about what part(s) to purchase. Thanks in advance.

    Posted via CB10
    04-21-14 08:13 AM
  5. FrankIAm's Avatar
    Liquid Crystal Display =/= Light Emitting Diode
    There is no goo on the 30's display.

    Also, the display is a ***** to work with if separated. Don't do it, you're better off working with the whole piece, digitizer and everything.
    04-21-14 08:26 AM
  6. diesel0110's Avatar
    Came across this video. Screen replacement for Z30 made simple. Just wanted to share:



    Posted via CB10
    07-01-14 04:53 AM
  7. victor66's Avatar
    Pretty easy job if you have the right tools and the right replacement screen for your model.

    Posted via CrackBerry App
    07-01-14 08:03 AM
  8. Oglon3r's Avatar
    Screen + digitizer come together in all form factors. There are only two types of screen the verizon one and the OEM. Get whichever you need from ebay and follow that video it is an incredibly easy repair. Just don't over tighten the screws as you may crack the screen. If still in doubt I'm a repair technician by trade I can fix your device for $100 dollars. 5 days turn around.


    Posted via z30 STA100-5 the only high end business device on the market
    07-01-14 08:49 AM
  9. Arabianhorse's Avatar
    Do you need the frame? Is the frame the same color?
    I want to change my verizon z30 to white.


    STA-100-3 v 10.2.1.3157; Radio 3182
    07-25-14 12:31 AM
  10. diesel0110's Avatar
    The frame color should be specified when ordering. I have not seen a screen replacement for the white z30 however. I just recently purchased a replacement (LCD + digitizer; black) from amazon and Torx screw cell phone repair kit from Ebay. My husband and I will try to replace the screen ourselves with the guidance of the YouTube video I previously posted. I'll let you know how it works out!

    Posted via CB10
    08-18-14 05:52 AM
  11. Numero12's Avatar
    I would like to repair my defective Z30's damaged screen after carrier replace my unit and leave Me the damaged one.

    Where can I buy the exact reference for the Z30 STA100-5? Cause I'd been reading that there are LCD Screen/Digitizer for CDMA and GSM phones...
    08-19-14 04:51 PM
  12. bigbadben10's Avatar
    Ebay. Tricell or something like that. Picked up a spare screen and battery for $59. All OEM and worked perfectly well on my 005. Great seller btw.

    Posted with my gorgeous Z30
    08-19-14 05:14 PM
  13. Numero12's Avatar
    Ebay. Tricell or something like that. Picked up a spare screen and battery for $59. All OEM and worked perfectly well on my 005. Great seller btw.
    I saw this one on Amazon, but makes Me scare if it doesn't fit:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LL4...UvbUpU10735805

    I'm gonna search on eBay
    Last edited by Numero12; 08-19-14 at 09:56 PM.
    08-19-14 05:19 PM
  14. nexus2905's Avatar
    Replaced my screen for only 44 us myself easiest thing I ever did. Took literally 3 minutes to replace.
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    Posted via CB10
    08-19-14 10:18 PM
  15. nexus2905's Avatar
    There are only two types of screen the verzion and non verzion one.

    Posted via CB10
    08-19-14 10:21 PM
  16. Numero12's Avatar
    There are only two types of screen the verizon and non verzion one.
    Yeah, but Amazon and eBay must of the users are selling Verizon one...
    I think I found a NON Verizon (GSM) one! https://forums.crackberry.com/e?link...token=-KaZ5Q05
    =)
    Last edited by Numero12; 08-20-14 at 08:38 AM.
    08-20-14 07:59 AM
  17. diesel0110's Avatar
    I've just replaced my screen this evening. Quick and easy!!! I purchased a CDMA screen I believe from amazon for $43.00. I have the STA100-3 (Verizon) version, however the screen replacement does not have the Big Red logo; the fit is perfect. Which is fine, I have Simple Mobile prepaid service anyway. Glad to be flawless once again!

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    08-22-14 10:19 PM

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