help asap

[joshmm]

hi there people new to the forum and need help asap i just replaced a iphone 4 black screen the phone was working before since replacing it all what works is the backlight on the screen help me please

 

[Thomasjtsi]

Is it possible that the new screen is defective? First thing you should do is go back in and be sure that the LCD/Digitizer connection is clean and solidly in place.

 

[joshmm]

yes done that im completely brain dead with ideas about it

 

[Thomasjtsi]

Where did you purchase the replacement screen? Chances are you've bought a china-cheapo knockoff that's not work a flip anyway... OEM replacements are the only way to go w/ iDevice parts.

 

[joshmm]

yea but even when i plug old screen back in it does it too yet the old screen worked just had cracks in the glass

 

[Thomasjtsi]

If that's the case... it almost sounds like the socket, where the LCD/Digitizer ribbon plugs in, was damaged when you removed the original screen. Were you using the proper spudger or your fingers when removing the plug from it's socket?

 

[joshmm]

i used green plastic thing mate

 

[Thomasjtsi]

Best advice I can give, using the existing parts, would be to clean the contact points w/ a degreaser. Oil from your fingers will cause quite a bit of interfance.

 

[joshmm]

whats best degreaser to use do you think mate

 

[Thomasjtsi]

"Before reassembly, be sure to clean all metal-to-metal contact points on the pressure contact as well as its contact point on the rear panel with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils on your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues."