I just managed to crack the screen on my phone (picked up something heavy and it leaned on my phone in my pocket) - and now all I have is a white
screen with a bunch of narrow lines down one side 
I've been searching on evilbay for a DIY replacement - but there seems to be about a million models of HTC Desire - and I have no idea how to
work out which I have - all I know is that is a Desire.......
Its just over 2 years old - and not an HD or S , but thats about all I know - I cant see any kind of model number inside it
Anybody done this who can help > I'm a bit lost without it..................
Are you able to plug it into the computer and find out that way?
Without sounding like a wanton consumer, couldn't you just get a new phone on contract if it's 2 years old? My galaxy s3 is only £18 a month with unlimited internet.
Nope - its set to `charge only' and the screen doesn't respond at all So I cant unlock it - control panel just says `removable
drive'
why not post a couple of piccies up (front and rear etc) so we can have a look?
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Originally posted by mookaloid
why not post a couple of piccies up (front and rear etc) so we can have a look?
ok does it look like this? linky
Pretty much - except mine doesn't have `with HTC sense' on the back ?
or if you take the battery out and can see the IMEI number, enter it here linky doo
and it should ID the phone for you 
I think the desire is the only one with actual buttons on it. the others have touch sensitive screens instead.
I wouldn't worry too much about the wording on the back - that can vary depending on who sells it.
OK - its an HTC Desire........but I allready know that !
Thing is - there is not a single listing on ebay for a screen for an HTC Desire ......... loads for Desire G7 , but I have no idea (or way of finding
out , and yes , I've spent hours tonight on google....) if thats what I want !
Is this right ? LCD Screen Display For HTC Desire G7 Google G5 SONY + Tools
Or this ? New Touch Screen Digitizer For HTC G7 Desire
[Edited on 23/1/13 by clairetoo]
Ive got a spare desire sat in a draw. Was going to put it on the bay
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Originally posted by mikeb
Ive got a spare desire sat in a draw. Was going to put it on the bay
G7 is not the right one - I believe that is a cheapo chinese copy and the screen is not correct for your phone.
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Originally posted by mookaloid
G7 is not the right one - I believe that is a cheapo chinese copy and the screen is not correct for your phone.
is this one? eBay Item
Also found on this link http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire-3077.php
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
searching ebay for A8181 screen gives quite a few results but also keeps mentioning G7 so still not quite sure...
[Edited on 24/1/13 by mookaloid]
Thats whats getting me confused - I hadnt found a single listing thats not for a G7.......
To add - I have sat here studying the phone , and its looking like the outer part of the screen is OK - I can see loads of cracks , but cant feel
anything at all - which points to it being the LCD bit thats broken - is that likely ?
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Originally posted by clairetoo
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Originally posted by mookaloid
G7 is not the right one - I believe that is a cheapo chinese copy and the screen is not correct for your phone.
Rats................
so how can I figure out which is the right one ? I cant switch mine on to find the model , and the instruction book just says desire , and nothing more
Go to 'settings', then scroll down to 'about' and then 'phone identity' - there is then a line that says model number and it says the full model name.
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Originally posted by Tiger Super Six
Go to 'settings', then scroll down to 'about' and then 'phone identity' - there is then a line that says model number and it says the full model name.
I have an HTC Desire - since finishing my contract recently I've unlocked and debranded it (not something I'd recommend to the timid!)
Coming back to the original question - even if you get a replacement screen you won't find it easy to fit. Having tweaked and tuned mine the way
I like it, I'm still left with some dust on the screen that's leaked in. It really annoys me, so I downloaded a service manual and read up
on getting in there to clean it.
I decided that I wouldn't bother... basically you have to dismantle the phone from the back, unplug all sorts of components, and the very last
part you get to is the screen.
This video should give you some idea of what's involved.
If I was in your situation I'd look for a second-hand unlocked HTC Desire, or start a new contract and get something a bit more modern.
[Edited on 26/1/13 by David Jenkins]
Well - after asking around and searching all over the place , I came to the conclusion that a new phone and contract was the cheapest option - zero
cost in the end 
I've now got a Nokia Lumia 800 - but I cant work it
Its got the two main things I wanted - better camera and satnav - but after hours of trying , I cant work out how to download pictures to my computer
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Originally posted by clairetoo
I just managed to crack the screen on my phone (picked up something heavy and it leaned on my phone in my pocket) - and now all I have is a white screen with a bunch of narrow lines down one side
I've been searching on evilbay for a DIY replacement - but there seems to be about a million models of HTC Desire - and I have no idea how to work out which I have - all I know is that is a Desire.......
Its just over 2 years old - and not an HD or S , but thats about all I know - I cant see any kind of model number inside it
Anybody done this who can help > I'm a bit lost without it..................
Ah...new phone - definitely a wiser choice.
To transfer pics etc, download zune, apparently. www.zune.com
http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/support/product/lumia800/downloads/
Yep - S/N - SMOA3PL03776 , P/N - 99HKZ049-00
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Originally posted by stevebubs
Ah...new phone - definitely a wiser choice.
To transfer pics etc, download zune, apparently. www.zune.com
I also find new stuff infuriating. Keep at it and you usually work it out. I got stuck with my s3 because the back button only lights up when you press it, so you have to guess where it is first time!
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Originally posted by Tiger Super Six
Go to 'settings', then scroll down to 'about' and then 'phone identity' - there is then a line that says model number and it says the full model name.
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/222150-broken-phone/page__st__30
Have a read of page 2, seems someone else found the answer 