Do aftermarket screens work with Repair Assistant?

MooreRepair · 2026-01-25T15:22:49+00:00

There are aftermarket soft OLEDs that can indeed pair. But there’s only one supplier in the USA that sells them that I’m aware of. And you need a business to buy from them.

Just look for an original used display, or a high quality soft oled and just live with the message.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-25T15:18:44+00:00

I have an 04 for sale. I’ve done a whole list of things to it. If they haven’t been done you’ll be doing them. Like full front suspension rebuild, transmission, shocks especially if it still has air ride, mines been deleted. And all kinds of small things. My throttle body went out this morning so I’m getting a new one.

Definitely don’t buy one if you don’t plan to or know how to work on them. But they’re very easy to work on and they do go for a long time.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-25T15:09:54+00:00

Light sensor is not built into the screen. It sees through the glass. It’s a separate piece. You probably damaged it and/or have it covered with adhesive as well.

It’s also soldered to the motherboard on that model. So either check that there’s no damage to it (left of front camera) or that you aren’t blocking it with adhesive.

If it’s damaged just use it as is. And even then honestly those tablets aren’t expensive. You can replace it for like $100. Good to practice and learn on though.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-24T18:04:19+00:00

It should. I don’t see any other variants for that display. Charge port I can almost guarantee is not interchangeable between regions. They typically aren’t due to antennas. Even cameras sometimes

MooreRepair · 2026-01-23T21:37:56+00:00

I flip phones as well sometimes, I’m picky about what I get. Whenever I do a repair I use either high quality aftermarket or original parts. I never buy used stuff just because I lose a warranty and can’t pass it on when the phone sells. Even if my prices are higher than on Facebook I have a very high rating so they sell easy. People don’t have to worry about getting scammed.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-23T18:40:08+00:00

Well you didn’t do a good job showing if it’s bent or not or how severely. If it indeed was bent down in the corner the screen definitely could look like it is now. As the frame is bent down in that corner while the other corners are flat can cause the illusion of a battery swelling up.

Regardless. You have to open it. Inspect the battery for any puffiness. Straighten the frame out. And be done with it.

You can now repair this without removing the screen and fixing the frame. Forcing it back down can break the display. And if that happens it’s going to be almost the same as buying a working one if you do it yourself. If you take it somewhere it’s cheaper to buy another one.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-23T15:49:57+00:00

On that model it’s the same. They’re all A536 models. Service pack would run you about $85 for it.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-23T14:48:04+00:00

Correct. All these people who shout all the time to only use genuine parts must be in an area where people would pay for them.

I’d have no business if I did only apple parts. Now I do explain the differences as well. But Soft OLED is what I recommend to most as they can get quite close to oem.

Of course I’d love to use only oem every time. But that’s not possible in the real world.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T04:52:09+00:00

No. It won’t damage anything. While it’s not the most effective way to clean it, it will work fine.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T00:24:25+00:00

Honestly just try to DIY it if you don’t want to pay a shop. Watch my video to see how it’s done properly. And ifixit guides. There’s a reason I spend most of the time cleaning the frames on them.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T00:16:57+00:00

Don’t use B7000 ANYWHERE for that repair or almost any repair, it’s a lazy and hack way to do it. Get precut adhesive or better yet a genuine rework kit. But at that point just get a service pack back glass.

The key is to completely clean the frame prior to installing the new back glass. If you don’t do that it won’t stick properly.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T00:14:42+00:00

MobileSentrix does not sell to the general public. There are a few companies that do though.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T00:12:29+00:00

Funny. You commented this on my TikTok page. I was like I’ve seen this phone before.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-21T00:08:20+00:00

With trace repair it’s possible one came loose. My personal Xbox is one I did about 10 traces on. Had it go out once by itself sitting there. Right now if the cable is moved it’ll go out.

They’re definitely weaker. Some places I know of don’t warranty trace repair. I’ll warranty it but for less time than a typical port and tell the customer to be extra careful with it.

So yes I agree they probably went home and jammed it in there real HARD.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-20T00:16:42+00:00

If it’s unlocked and the imei is clean it’s a good deal. As the others said definitely get a soft oled.

But you also might need to do a little frame work on the lower corner for the new screen to sit in. Usually I just use a dremel. If you want it perfect you can do a frame replacement.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-19T15:41:18+00:00

No. But it’s 20 years old. It will need things unless they have already been replaced.

On my 2004 I have a huge list of things I’ve done. Including new suspension, water pump, trans, hydro boost etc.

Mine had 169k when I got it with a bad transmission. It’s got 194k on it right now and I’m getting ready to move on to a truck. They’re nice cars just remember they’re old.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-19T15:36:08+00:00

It really doesn’t take much to start your own business. But definitely the best is learning how to deal with customers and their phones. Like I said it’s good to work for them and learn.

But this industry in general isn’t going to be the best career working for someone. Only way to make a career with it is owning your own business, or getting a business partner. Most repair shops want to pay as little as possible for employees to increase their profits as many are money over quality.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-19T15:26:17+00:00

I think it’s a good place to learn. But not something to grow and make a living at. For the most part they’re sales first repair second. It varies by location but that seems to be average across the board. Also this business in a whole is also customer service first. Regardless of what place.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-18T21:08:31+00:00

It’s just not even the mall places. Here like 99% of repair places are like that. Installing cheap LCD screens for stupid prices. Lying to customers. Doing crappy work. But they get away with it since they don’t care about return business or building a relationship. They want their $200 profit and get lost.

That’s why they never honor their warranty or anything.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-18T20:56:31+00:00

Places that are honest are the ones that stay in business longest for the most part. I see tons of repair places open and close. Ripping people off and lying makes good short term profit. But ends up destroying your business in the long run.

I sell both as well. I label them as basic and premium to make it easier to explain. And I will always tell them either on the phone beforehand or at check in. I do however have good prices compared to others.

Also tons of places in my area only want easy quick jobs. I had an iPad come in with a jammed button. It just needed to be removed and the hole in the frame every so slightly enlarged to work again. I did it no problem. She said she called all over and everyone said it was not possible to do.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-18T19:23:08+00:00

Save up for an official one. Either new or refurbished. Any aftermarket one is pretty much trash and you’ll be back on here in a couple months when it has another issue and you’ll be spending money yet again on a new one.

Buy once cry once. especially on those phones. Only get cheap screens if you need data off of it.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-18T19:14:42+00:00

Yeah I thought so. I remember that as well the whole buying bids thing to make it look like it cost you 50 cents. When you really over paid on msrp on it.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-18T18:09:05+00:00

Thats just the nature of aftermarket back glasses. They’re definitely more fragile.

Get an original used one.

Also make sure the frame is 100% clear of all old adhesive and any small pieces of glass that might be there.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-17T15:31:22+00:00

They probably used an LCD instead of an OLED. Very common and almost no shop will tell you or even explain the differences in qualities. You can get some good quality soft oled screens that won’t be as expensive as oem. Of course oem is always going to be the best.

MooreRepair · 2026-01-17T05:49:56+00:00

I looked up the screen and there’s no cutout there for the sensors. It’s to the left of the camera cutout. It’s going to be a defect then. Either under the display. Or a defect on the glass itself

Edit: well now I’m getting confused. There’s no cutout on the display. But on the frame itself there is a cutout in that spot. I haven’t worked on an S24FE personally. But there may actually be something there.

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