Replacing a broken Samsung Google Nexus S screen - a total doddle.

#“Replacing a broken Samsung Google Nexus S screen - a total doddle.”

My Dad put a big crack is his Nexus S screen a good while back so I promptly ordered a replacement from eBay. I finally got the chance to fit it this morning and was thrilled that I didn’t manage to completely screw it up.

A few useful notes:

1. There are two major types of Nexus S. His is an i9023
2. Apparently there are also two different types of i9023 screen which are not interchangeable. Luckily the one I ordered just worked.
3. It's really easy to take the phone apart
   1. Pop the back off
   2. Remove a few screws
   3. Remove the inside back, popping off the snap-connectors as you go
   4. Be careful popping out the buzzer
4. You remove the screen+digitizer module by applying lots of heat with a hairdryer. Use a plastic knife or plastic phone tool to apply leverage from the side and work your way around. Eventually it'll separate.

The only bit that had me worried was the adhesive. It was pretty much ruined by taking the screen off. I went to the local DIY store an bought a selection of double sided tapes and contact adhesives.

I the end I used some ALDI thin-ish double-sized foam tape to connect the top and bottom parts where the earpiece and buttons are. I then used simple Unibond no-thickness double-sided tape to cover the back of the screen. Together they joined the screen to the main body of the phone perfectly.

Then it was just a quick reverse process of clicking back on the connectors and putting screws in. It worked perfectly first time. And I had no parts left over!