Dent on Touch screen - Treo Forum

ChrtnsMOM · 05-14-2008, 04:37 PM

Ok...I'm new here...Hello everyone.

I somehow put a small dent into the touch screen (just outer layer) of my 650. I ordered a new one and removed the damaged one and installed the new one. Now my touch screen doesnt work at all. I cannt calibrate it (is that the right word?)

So I removed the new one and put the old one back on...now that one doesnt work either. I followed the directions only so far because I wasnt replacing the entire screen, just the outer cover....It looks as if the inserts are in as far as they go...I have tried a hard boot but nothing still...what am I doing wrong.

I ordered the piece on Ebay and they are sending me a replacement.

Debra

TazUk · 05-14-2008, 04:41 PM

Welcome to Treonauts

It sounds like a connection issue, I'd remove the connector and reconnect it making sure it's in fully. Did you follow written instructions or the video linked to on here?

Treotosh · 05-14-2008, 05:32 PM

WELCOME TO...

you have made your first post!!!

ChrtnsMOM · 05-14-2008, 05:38 PM

I followed the one on Youtube..I have taken it apart and put it back together so many times I am now afraid to do it again...it's 3 of those belt like connections and the very tiny one for the touchscreen is the one that is scaring me...it is starting to look like the flap is going to break off now.

Debra

Treotosh · 05-14-2008, 05:43 PM

What do you use to take it apart with?

jfa02 · 05-14-2008, 06:39 PM

With all due respect treotosh "what do you use to take it apart?" and you use a torx T5 to remove the screws.

ChrtnsMOM · 05-14-2008, 08:48 PM

I used the tools mailed with the new screen...

forgot · 05-15-2008, 12:22 PM

Does the screen boot up at all, and just doesn't respond to your touch? If the screen is booting up, and you can navigate around with the 5-way navigator, you may have something in the edges of the screen that is pressing on it. Try taking a toothpick and sliding it around the screen at the edges where the casing is covering it.

If thats it, let us know. If this isn't your problem, let us know a little more info and we'll see if we can get it figured out.

jfa02 · 05-15-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treotosh

WELCOME TO...

you have made your first post!!!

Dude how about lowering the font size and unbolding your message. Its bordering on typing in all caps! Thanks

ChrtnsMOM · 05-16-2008, 10:02 AM

Yes, the screen boots up..I tried to do a hard reset. I can get only as far as step 1 of 2 where you tap the screen. I can navigate with the 5 way...yesterday I was able to get to 2 of 2 but not today. Do you think I possibly made everything too tight? or maybe too loose and it isnt making a connection?
Help..I am back using my Moto Q and I HATE IT.

05-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChrtnsMOM A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dent on Touch screen Ok...I'm new here...Hello everyone. I somehow put a small dent into the touch screen (just outer layer) of my 650. I ordered a new one and removed the damaged one and installed the new one. Now my touch screen doesnt work at all. I cannt calibrate it (is that the right word?) So I removed the new one and put the old one back on...now that one doesnt work either. I followed the directions only so far because I wasnt replacing the entire screen, just the outer cover....It looks as if the inserts are in as far as they go...I have tried a hard boot but nothing still...what am I doing wrong. I ordered the piece on Ebay and they are sending me a replacement. Debra

05-14-2008, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 123 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Welcome to Treonauts It sounds like a connection issue, I'd remove the connector and reconnect it making sure it's in fully. Did you follow written instructions or the video linked to on here? __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

05-14-2008, 05:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Treotosh Lead Treonaut Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: OSX Posts: 200 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	WELCOME TO... you have made your first post!!! __________________ TREONAUTS ARE ALWAYS READY FOR BATTLE

05-14-2008, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Treotosh Lead Treonaut Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: OSX Posts: 200 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What do you use to take it apart with? __________________ TREONAUTS ARE ALWAYS READY FOR BATTLE

05-15-2008, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
forgot Huh? I'm sorry, what?! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX (north of Houston) My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 3,531 Thanks: 256 Thanked 236 Times in 202 Posts	Does the screen boot up at all, and just doesn't respond to your touch? If the screen is booting up, and you can navigate around with the 5-way navigator, you may have something in the edges of the screen that is pressing on it. Try taking a toothpick and sliding it around the screen at the edges where the casing is covering it. If thats it, let us know. If this isn't your problem, let us know a little more info and we'll see if we can get it figured out. __________________ Don't drink the water, fish have sex in it.

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05-14-2008, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrtnsMOM A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I followed the one on Youtube..I have taken it apart and put it back together so many times I am now afraid to do it again...it's 3 of those belt like connections and the very tiny one for the touchscreen is the one that is scaring me...it is starting to look like the flap is going to break off now. Debra

05-14-2008, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
jfa02 Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 2,456 Thanks: 755 Thanked 148 Times in 135 Posts	With all due respect treotosh "what do you use to take it apart?" and you use a torx T5 to remove the screws.

05-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChrtnsMOM A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I used the tools mailed with the new screen...

05-16-2008, 10:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
ChrtnsMOM A Few Questions.... Join Date: May 2008 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, the screen boots up..I tried to do a hard reset. I can get only as far as step 1 of 2 where you tap the screen. I can navigate with the 5 way...yesterday I was able to get to 2 of 2 but not today. Do you think I possibly made everything too tight? or maybe too loose and it isnt making a connection? Help..I am back using my Moto Q and I HATE IT.

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