1. bitemarx's Avatar
    The screen on my Bold 9780 broke a few weeks ago, and the phone has been rendered useless.
    However, I'm finding it very difficult to part with the phone! I've been reduced to using a Sony Ericsson W810i for the time being.
    My contract is up for an upgrade in 3 months' time, so I dont want to purchase another phone.

    Im thinking about replacing the screen myself.
    Is this possible? is it a sensible plan?

    Has anyone here replaced the screen on a Bold 9780?

    Any help or guidance would be really great!

    Ive found spare screens on ebay going at approx �20 - �25.

    Thanks for any input!!
    06-05-12 10:23 AM
  2. PALeafs67's Avatar
    First make sure you have the proper lcd screen replacement number and dont purchase from CHINA you`ll be sorry...you need the right tools as well T5 +T6 screw drivers and a plastic pry tool also locate how to disassemble 9700 series blackberry on YOUTUBE.
    Its very easy to do.
    It will show you everything..Good luck
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    06-05-12 10:53 AM
  3. bitemarx's Avatar
    Thank you for your reply!
    I have, indeed, found the video on YouTube.

    However, how can I find the screen replacement number? And the tools that you mention: are they available on eBay too?
    06-05-12 01:47 PM
  4. kevine310's Avatar
    Hey... it was an easy job to replace the LCD. I just did it a few weeks ago.

    Only problems was I had to take out the old LCD to see which model I had. Not a tough job but meant I had to order the tools first and then the LCD after.

    I'm sure you can pop to a a phone repair shop and give them a few quid to take the LCD out... or buy the screwdriver from them.

    The screen on ebay cost me �16 btw.
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    06-05-12 01:58 PM
  5. bitemarx's Avatar
    The tools arrived this morning; I've managed to carefully take apart the Bold 9780.
    The screen has the following on the back:

    "LCD-2 3269-001/111"

    I've found a match on eBay for a replacement screen with the number "001/111".

    Just wanted to confirm that these numbers are all that need to match....please let me know if I'm missing any other details, before I place the order for a replacement screen on eBay!

    Thanks!
    M
    06-08-12 05:18 AM
  6. jmd.aKBar's Avatar
    The tools arrived this morning; I've managed to carefully take apart the Bold 9780.
    The screen has the following on the back:

    "LCD-2 3269-001/111"

    I've found a match on eBay for a replacement screen with the number "001/111".

    Just wanted to confirm that these numbers are all that need to match....please let me know if I'm missing any other details, before I place the order for a replacement screen on eBay!

    Thanks!
    M

    ROFL, dunno whether they are a match, but just wanted to wish you luck with your "endeavour"!!
    06-08-12 09:09 AM
  7. bitemarx's Avatar
    Thanks!

    I fail to see the humour in it, unfortunately.

    06-08-12 09:40 AM
  8. jmd.aKBar's Avatar
    Thanks!

    I fail to see the humour in it, unfortunately.

    I was laughing at how you are going about the process! Open the bb first and then order a correct replacement part! What lengths RIM goes to hide important info!! :P Not laughing at your misfortune, mate! Honest!
    06-08-12 09:48 AM
  9. bitemarx's Avatar
    I was laughing at how you are going about the process! Open the bb first and then order a correct replacement part! What lengths RIM goes to hide important info!! :P Not laughing at your misfortune, mate! Honest!
    Yeah, it's a bit tedious.

    But I think I'll do anything to stop using my all-show-and-no-go iPhone 4S!
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    06-08-12 09:53 AM
  10. bitemarx's Avatar
    Done. New screen works perfectly!
    06-10-12 11:13 AM
  11. jmd.aKBar's Avatar
    Done. New screen works perfectly!
    PARTTYYYYY!!!
    06-10-12 11:14 AM
  12. ncpete's Avatar
    Done. New screen works perfectly!
    Which vendor did you use to get your screen? Having a hard time choosing, as some vendors report that the 002/111 screen appropriate for my device will not work with/ OS 6. So I am a little concerned that I may get a bad screen. Don't want impatience to get the better of me, and get a screen that won't work. Does anyone know why one of these would not work across both OS's?
    06-20-12 09:53 AM
  13. OriginalLucy's Avatar
    I just ordered a new keyboard for mine from dealsIshop.com
    Shipping from the USA and they carry screens.
    06-21-12 12:56 PM
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    06-21-12 12:58 PM
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