Choosing Replacement LCD Screens for a Droid Turbo
Dropping your phone is always a cringeworthy moment, yet it's happened to almost everyone. Sometimes, you get lucky and walk away with no damage, but every so often, you pick up your phone and sadly find that the screen is cracked. There are other reasons that you may need to replace this part too, so being familiar with some basic information on LCD screens is always a wise idea.
When Should You Replace Your LCD Display?
There are a few ways that you can tell that it's time to start browsing for a replacement screen for your device.
- A visibly cracked, scratched, or shattered screen means you could possibly still use the touch functionality of your cell phone, but it wouldn't be easy, so it's recommended to replace the LCD.
- When you notice that your touchscreen isn't responding to your touch even when damage isn't visible, it might be time for a replacement LCD part.
- Your phone suddenly looks extremely pixelated or odd, the colors don't seem correct, or the screen is black altogether. This could be a result of damage to not only the LCD but to the entire assembly.
Should You Repair the Screen and the Digitizer?
Though it may look like your Motorola Droid Turbo only needs a new LCD, looks can sometimes be deceiving. The screen and the digitizer are closely linked, and if one is damaged, there's a strong chance that the other is as well.
- When you have broken glass but your touchscreen still works, this could just mean a broken LCD; however, when your glass is shattered and your Droid Turbo won't respond to your touch, then it's very likely that you need an entirely new digitizer assembly.
- In some cases, the LCD and the digitizer come as a complete set and are adhered together. As such, you might as well replace both of them to ensure total functionality.
- After you take your phone apart and see that the components are separate, you may only be able to repair the one that's damaged, regardless of whether it's the digitizer or the LCD display screen.
What Tools Do You Need to Complete the Repairs?
Replacing a touchscreen doesn't have to be difficult, and there is no need to pay a pro for what you can do yourself with a few tools and a little time. You'll need to make sure that you add these to your toolkit, as they may come in handy later for repairing other electronics.
- You'll need special screwdrivers to open your phone to repair it. These sometimes come in a kit that includes screwdrivers of different sizes.
- A pry tool, also called a spudger, comes in handy for slipping in between tight components and separating them from each other.
- Tweezers let you pick up tiny phone screws without the risk of dropping or losing them.
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