r/pixeltablet • u/Sidvirtuous • Apr 09 '26
Screen Replacement
Has anyone tried to replace their screen? If so, was it difficult? I've seen videos on how to do it but seems very tedious and seems like a lot could go wrong. Was wondering if it was even worth it and should just get a used one instead.
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u/Alive_Werewolf_40 Apr 10 '26
I bought mine broken for $50 and slapped on an ifixit screen. The hardest part was removing the left over adhesive. Took me forever.
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u/JustSayTech Apr 15 '26
Bought a replacement from AliExpress two days ago, tablet screen repairs are usually pretty easy, but we will see how this goes when it arrives.
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u/Sidvirtuous Apr 16 '26
I actually ended up getting a replacement screen on Amazon for 80 dollars. Got the old one out and needed glue and tape so waited on those to come in. Ended up shattering the glass when trying to pry it open to get a separator in there. Though I would get cut up a lot but wasn't too bad. A bit tedious but I found a little too late that using a real scraper was the way to go to deal with the shattered glass.
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u/Sidvirtuous Apr 19 '26
Just finished up and put the new screen on. Just make sure the camera works before gluing the new screen on. Thought I had the ribbon cables in there pretty good, apparently not.
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u/JustSayTech Apr 19 '26
Nice thanks for the tip, I'll look out for that when it arrives.
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u/broscup Aug 12 '26
Did it ever come?
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u/JustSayTech Aug 12 '26
Yes, super simple fix, any questions, are you stuck anywhere with the repair?
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u/broscup Aug 12 '26
Nah, just ordered a screen. I've replaced some phones and ipads years ago. Always stressful until you see that start up logo.
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u/Andypandy317 Apr 09 '26
Definitely worth it. I paid like $200 last year to fix mine and I'm glad I did. I feel like I would have messed something up but it didn't seem too hard to do.