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Has anyone replaced the LCD glass on a D7100????
Jan 24, 2016 03:03:03   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........

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Jan 24, 2016 03:36:40   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........

If you mean a protective cover over the LCD, and the LCD has sustained no damage, you may be able to remove the glass by softening the glue with a hair dryer. Start on cool and increase temperature until the glue begins to soften. Remove residue with an alcohol swab.

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Jan 25, 2016 08:07:45   #
Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC
 
I have a Vello Ultra screen protector on my D7100. It is a very thin piece of glass that is held in position by static-adhesion (no glue). I would assume that replacing it would be to pick up a corner, then it lift-away. I assume this, as I have not actually done it. :shock:

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Jan 25, 2016 08:24:58   #
boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........


Is the crack in a protective cover or the LCD screen it self? If a cover- I don't think I would do anything. If the screen, I would take it to a reliable store and ask them to remove the screen, perhaps it needs to go back to Nikon

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Jan 25, 2016 08:45:56   #
ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia
 
Didn't your D5xxx fall off of a shelf prior to this damage and the D7100 is your replacement? Moving forward you may want to put your camera gear on top of the refrigerator or mantel when not in use or keep it around your neck or sling it side-saddle aiming backwards. I would also suggest some high quality glass protectors for your lenses as well. I just purchased the vello glass protector for my D7100 LCD and plan to install it shortly.

ajohnston3 wrote:
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........

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Jan 25, 2016 16:14:20   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........


OH, never mind, I thought you said LSD.

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Jan 25, 2016 20:03:01   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
My Tortie, Damnit (the Gkids call her Butterscotch) performed a catectomy on my Nikon D7100 earlier today. The glass in front of the LCD screen looks to be the only victim. A very small crack in the upper r. hand corner. All other functions seem ok and the LCD display it's self seems fine. The LCD screen looks to be an internal job but the glass seems to be simply attached to the back via adhesive. Anyone with experience with this.... your input would be greatly appreciated........


The glass comes off with thin dental floss - then you need to clean carefully and attach the new piece with the supplied adhesive. For the cost of what Nikon would charge, it's better to let them do it, and have the camera gone over, cleaned lubed and adjusted.

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Jan 25, 2016 20:30:15   #
Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC
 
Gene51 wrote:
The glass comes off with thin dental floss - then you need to clean carefully and attach the new piece with the supplied adhesive. For the cost of what Nikon would charge, it's better to let them do it, and have the camera gone over, cleaned lubed and adjusted.

Sooo... Let me get this straight... The glass screen protector I purchased and applied on my D7100 is actually protecting a factory-installed screen protector?

Or, are you saying the glass of the display itself is replaceable?

The longer this thread goes on, the more confused I get! LOL!! :shock:

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Jan 25, 2016 20:32:01   #
Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago
 
Definitely send it to Nikon. They'll tune it up for you too.

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Jan 26, 2016 07:08:10   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Gitchigumi wrote:
Sooo... Let me get this straight... The glass screen protector I purchased and applied on my D7100 is actually protecting a factory-installed screen protector?

Or, are you saying the glass of the display itself is replaceable?

The longer this thread goes on, the more confused I get! LOL!! :shock:


AMEN :-D :thumbup:

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Jan 26, 2016 12:39:11   #
Jessie Loc: SW Texas
 
Gitchigumi wrote:
Sooo... Let me get this straight... The glass screen protector I purchased and applied on my D7100 is actually protecting a factory-installed screen protector?

Or, are you saying the glass of the display itself is replaceable?

The longer this thread goes on, the more confused I get! LOL!! :shock:


If there is a vello protector on your camera you will see the word vello on the back. I just broke my vello cover on my Sony rx 100 and was very relieved to see after removing the cover my camera was fine.

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Jan 26, 2016 13:16:05   #
Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC
 
Jessie wrote:
If there is a vello protector on your camera you will see the word vello on the back. I just broke my vello cover on my Sony rx 100 and was very relieved to see after removing the cover my camera was fine.

I have the Vello Ultra (thin glass) protector on my D7100. However, I am still confused as to whether the display glass itself is replaceable or not. Someone previously in the thread was talking about that. At least that is what I got out of it.

Personally, if that glass is broken or cracked, I would send the camera back to Nikon for repair. Even if I could do the repair myself, I don't think I'd want to try it. Best to have the factory do it and they could tune-up the camera at the same time. Then, I'd put a new Vello Ultra protector on it.

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Jan 26, 2016 14:51:46   #
Jessie Loc: SW Texas
 
Gitchigumi wrote:
I have a Vello Ultra screen protector on my D7100. It is a very thin piece of glass that is held in position by static-adhesion (no glue). I would assume that replacing it would be to pick up a corner, then it lift-away. I assume this, as I have not actually done it. :shock:


I broke my vello and also thought it would pick off fairly easily - it did not. Found on Internet to use hair dryer. Took battery and card out and proceeded very cautiously. Came off, not easily. Didn't know about Gene51' s advice or would have done that.

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Jan 26, 2016 18:18:03   #
asjohnston3 Loc: Irving, TX
 
Sorry about the delay getting back to everyone.... It's been 2 steps fwd - 3 steps back lately...
1. There is a thin pc. of glass glued to the back of the the D7100 that protects the LCD display. This is what is damaged on my camera.(but that's not all... more later)
2. It is replaced by prying the old one off & sticking a new one on. (the LCD display requires disassembly) Replacement parts are available on ebay and Aliexpress.
3. I had a screen protector in place when the fall occurred. (Larmor... on Amazon... 5 star item... about 15 bucks) It very probably saved my LCD display. I'll be buying another.
4. Yes I killed a D5100 in pretty much the same fashion. I do all the right stuff.... Always use a strap of some sort.... ect. - ect. Unfortunately I seem to have a genetic disposition when it comes to the destruction of electronics.... Sad but true.... 8~).
5. I'm not adverse to using Nikon for the repair but due to above said genetic defect, I've become rather good at repairing laptops, tablets, cell phones, ect. This should be a pretty simple repair.
6. Now on the 'more later' from section 1. After closer examination I found a tiny hairline crack on the rear housing. (bottom right) It does not appear to really be a problem but now that I know it's there it will probably make me crazy. (that's OCD for you!) I went ahead and purchased a replacement back cover assembly from a parted out unit on Ebay. (34 bucks) I may just replace the whole thing.... (about a dozen screws and 2 ribbon cables)

In any case I'll post later on how things come out.... Many thanks to everyone for their responses on this topic. You guys are the best. Gotta love the old 'Hog'!!!

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Jan 27, 2016 11:21:12   #
bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
 
ajohnston3 wrote:
Sorry about the delay getting back to everyone.... It's been 2 steps fwd - 3 steps back lately...
1. There is a thin pc. of glass glued to the back of the the D7100 that protects the LCD display. This is what is damaged on my camera.(but that's not all... more later)
2. It is replaced by prying the old one off & sticking a new one on. (the LCD display requires disassembly) Replacement parts are available on ebay and Aliexpress.
3. I had a screen protector in place when the fall occurred. (Larmor... on Amazon... 5 star item... about 15 bucks) It very probably saved my LCD display. I'll be buying another.
4. Yes I killed a D5100 in pretty much the same fashion. I do all the right stuff.... Always use a strap of some sort.... ect. - ect. Unfortunately I seem to have a genetic disposition when it comes to the destruction of electronics.... Sad but true.... 8~).
5. I'm not adverse to using Nikon for the repair but due to above said genetic defect, I've become rather good at repairing laptops, tablets, cell phones, ect. This should be a pretty simple repair.
6. Now on the 'more later' from section 1. After closer examination I found a tiny hairline crack on the rear housing. (bottom right) It does not appear to really be a problem but now that I know it's there it will probably make me crazy. (that's OCD for you!) I went ahead and purchased a replacement back cover assembly from a parted out unit on Ebay. (34 bucks) I may just replace the whole thing.... (about a dozen screws and 2 ribbon cables)

In any case I'll post later on how things come out.... Many thanks to everyone for their responses on this topic. You guys are the best. Gotta love the old 'Hog'!!!
Sorry about the delay getting back to everyone....... (show quote)


Actually, you should consider yourself lucky (at least for here on UHH) I posted a few stories about various accidents, and asking questions, but all I ever got back was 3 pages of lectures about how I need to do x or Y to take better care of my stuff.

I'm guessing some people feel better about keeping their cameras in a locked box somewhere, than actually being out and using it, where stuff can happen. :-)

I guess without seeing it, I can't say what I'd do, but I use my cameras a LOT, so a cracked screen, or back cover would just stay cracked if I could see what I need to see, until something a little more serious happened, then I would send it back to Nikon for a "check up"

You got some good advice, so as I say, you are one of the lucky souls. :thumbup: Even if you've had a few accidents.

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